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VOL. 14, NO. 42 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers OCTOBER 23, 2015 Photographer Holding Fundraiser For Big Cypress National Preserve ationally acclaimed wilderness pho- tographer Clyde Butcher, known Nthroughout Florida for his exquisite black and white, large-format photographs of the state’s landscape, and his wife Niki, are hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Big Cypress National Preserve’s environmental education program. The fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery in the Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee, Florida. The weekend’s activi- ties will provide guests with the opportunity to meet the husband and wife duo and hear stories about their adventures photograph- ing the preserve, take ranger-guided swamp Edison Ford Chief Curator Mike Cosden Pure Florida’s Capt. Lance Julian walks and listen to ranger lectures. Butcher will also be signing books for visitors. “Big Cypress National Preserve and the Edison Ford Estates To Host Everglades have always been at the heart of Clyde and Niki Butcher my photography,” said Butcher. “During this Exhibit And Film Screening weekend of events, I hope guests will see for themselves the jewel we have in our midst dison & Ford Winter Estates invites the community to take a historical journey, and help maintain the vitality of the Big Cypress National Preserve. It is a legacy we must following along the unique history of film from Thomas Edison’s early film years pass on to our children and their children.” Eto the making of the movie Titanic. During the two-day event, a 1.5-hour guided classic swamp walk tour will be offered Edison Ford’s Chief Curator Mike Cosden, Capt. Lance Julian and Capt. Harry to take participants in waist-deep water through the preserve. A 30- to 45- minute intro- Julian of Pure Florida and filmmaker Jim Scoular will present an all-inclusive look into ductory swamp walk tour is also available and caters to those who might be apprehen- the evolution of film and its impact on the industry. The special feature will be encom- sive about the deeper preserve waters. For every paid adult on the $50 or $40 tours, a passed in two events at Edison Ford, including a Titanic Film Exhibit and Filmmaker child can attend for free. All proceeds from the ranger-led swamp walks and a portion Discussion on Sunday, October 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. and movie screening of Titanic on of the gallery’s weekend sales will be donated to the Big Cypress National Preserve’s continued on page 6 continued on page 5

Local Restaurants And Entertainers Featured At Italian Fest f you’ve got a craving for great Italian food and want to help local charities, Iattend Italian Fest on Sunday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alliance for the Arts. All proceeds raised will ben- efit the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools’ Take Stock in Children Program and the Fort Myers Rotary Trust Fund. Taking part in this year’s Italian Fest are long-time favorite restaurants including LaMotta’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Mario’s Meat Market and Deli, University Grill, McGregor Pizza and Deli, and Queenie’s Ice Cream. New to the festival this year is Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery. Restaurants will feature Old Country favorites including eggplant rollatini, chicken parmigiana, Italian sausage and peppers, meatballs, tortellini, pizza, gelato, zeppole, Sample some of the area’s finest food at Italian Fest cannoli and Italian cheesecake. star Abby Fletcher, A Moment in Time, Alter Ego Band and Miss CC’s Creative Arts “We are so grateful to the chefs and res- Dancers. Family activities will include a marinara contest, spaghetti eating contest, kids taurant owners who dish up not only great area, family games and other activities. Blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged, how- food, but do it to help benefit our commu- ever, coolers are prohibited. nity,” said Steve Russell, president of the The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the corner of Rotary Club of Fort Myers. McGregor and Colonial boulevards. The entertainment lineup includes accor- This event is made possible by the generous support of TriCircle Pavers. dion players, young Italian opera super- Spaghetti eating contest For more details, visit www.FortMyersItalianFest.org or call 939-2787. 2 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Travelodge On West First by Gerri Reaves, PhD n the early 1960s, large infill projects started to transform West First Street in a flurry of commercial activity. Travelodge Iwas one of the very first of those projects. In May 1962, the international motel chain Travelodge pur- chased a riverfront site a bit west of Carson Street. The 50-unit motel opened in January 1964. The historic photo was taken years after the opening when a new sign was installed, probably in the 1970s. Note the building’s decorative blocks and the scalloped – or “wavey” – roof of the porte-cochère, typical mid-1960s architec- tural features that have disappeared in the intervening years. Travelodge offered an up-to-date alternative to some of the older tourist homes and motorcourts in Fort Myers. Amenities included a heated pool overlooking the river and cable TV, which was a pretty nifty thing in the 1960s, even if there were very few channels. The national motel chain had begun with the opening of an auto-court in 1935 in San Diego. It was success- ful, so others were opened in the next five years. In 1940, the one named Travelodge opened. The company’s name became Travelodge in 1946. The mascot, a nightshirt clad Sleepy Bear featured on the large sign, was born in 1954. Others signs of infill development visible in the historic photo are the Holiday Inn sign (far left), Today, the former Travelodge building’s look has changed – no Sleepy Bear beckons, and just beyond the oval Dobbs condominium towers loom nearby House Snack Bar sign. The photo by Gerri Reaves Holiday Inn had opened on Club at Clifford Street. the riverfront not long after Although only seven stories, that condo was then the tallest structure along West Travelodge did. First. The former Travelodge Walk down West First Street and appreciate the engineering ingenuity that turned has outlived its competing river into commercial property. Holiday Inn and is still a Then, wander over to the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031Jackson hotel. The Holiday Inn was Street to learn more about mid-twentieth century downtown. demolished several years Call 321-7430 for information, or go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are 10 a.m. ago for a planned condo to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. development. Visiting the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s research center is a must-do for Since Travelodge opened all local-history fans. in 1964, high-rise condo- The all-volunteer non-profit organization is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard miniums have become a on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. major feature along West Travelodge opened on West First in January 1964. This photo The research center is open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon First. In fact, when Travelo- was taken later, probably in the 1970s, when a new sign and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Call 939-4044 or visit swflhistoricalsociety.org for more dge opened, the street’s first was installed. The oval sign on the left is for Dobbs House information. high-rise condo was under Snack Bar and the one beyond it for Holiday Inn. Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Fort Myers courtesy Southwest Florida Historical Society, construction, the Riverside Stanley Ink Collection Press, and travelodge.com.

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The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, please call (239) 415-7732 or write to: The River Weekly News, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Fax number: (239) 415-7702. E-mail: [email protected]. The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. PRINTED ON RECYCLED Independently Owned And Operated • COPYRIGHT 2015 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. PAPER THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 3 Fort Myers Art: of the Union soldiers garrisoned at Fort Myers were black. Not former slaves, but Battle Of Fort free men mostly from Maryland. And they discharged their duties with a fervor Myers Mural the Confederate sympathizers especially by Tom Hall loathed. The Confederate Army couldn’t spare any soldiers to attack the fort, so he Battle of at the direction of John McKay, Sr., Fort Myers chief commissary for the Fifth District of Twas fought on Florida, the ranchers formed a home- February 20, 1865. grown battalion to protect their slaves Many are surprised and what was left of their cattle. They to learn that Fort were officially named the Florida Special Myers was a Union Calvary, 1st Battalion, but everybody stronghold during referred to them simply as the Cow the Civil War, and Calvary, and they headquartered in Fort that the attack was Meade near Tampa under the command initiated by a home- of Col. Charles J. Munnerlyn. grown battalion of Confederate soldiers In January of 1865, Munnerlyn sent which was formed to oppose forays by Maj. William Footman and three compa- A section of the ceramic tile mural in the courtyard near First Street and Broadway. It is one soldiers from the fort into cattle country nies of the Cow Calvary to destroy Fort of two public works dedicated to the Battle of Fort Myers fought on February 20, 1865. from Punta Gorda north to Tampa. Myers. Included in that contingent was vanguard of Footman’s force ambushed a in the fort, the Union contingent repelled Prior to 1864, the ranchers had been Capt. F. A. Hendry, who had raised and handful of the black Union soldiers they the attack and thereby saved the fort supplying beef to Confederate troops, as was commanding a company of 131 discovered on picket duty, thereby alert- from being burned to the ground. While well as providing steers to blockade run- men. So, Footman set out with 275 ing the Union forces inside the fort to people living in Tampa and Cedars Key ners who were trading them in Cuba for men on the two-week 200-mile march to prepare themselves for battle. – in need of wood to rebuild their homes much needed provisions. But towards the Fort Thomson near present-day LaBelle. Seeing that he’d lost the advantage of – cannibalized the fort in the months fol- end of January 1864, the Union soldiers Some accounts claim that his contingent surprise, Footman ordered his men to fire lowing the fort’s abandonment in June garrisoned at the fort began confiscating had swelled to 500 men, as angry local a warning shot from their sole piece of 1865, enough remained to entice Fort the ranchers’ cattle. In fact, they were so farmers, fishermen and other partisans artillery, a bronze 12-pounder. Then he Myers’ first settlers, Manuel A. Gonzalez, successful that by January 1865, they’d rushed to join the fray. However, others sent a messenger under cover of a white his 5-year-old son, his brother-in-law appropriated more than 4,500 head, the contend that Footman would not have flag to demand the fort’s surrender. Capt. John Weatherford and close family friend majority of which they drove to Punta had provisions to sustain a larger force, James Doyle gave a terse response. Via Joseph Vivas to remain when sailed up Rassa, where they were loaded on ships although a handful of partisans may very the messenger, he told Footman: “Your the river in February 1866 to make their and taken to Key West to feed the sailors well have joined in. demand for an unconditional surrender home in the remnants of the old fort. manning the flotilla that was blockading After resting but a day, they marched has been received. I respectfully decline; I Had the Cow Cavalry won and destroyed the coast of Florida. down the Caloosahatchee River to mount have force enough to maintain my posi- the fort, it is entirely possible that As if the confiscation of their cattle a surprise attack on the fort the following tion and will fight you to the last.” Gonzalez, Weatherford and Vivas might was not bad enough, two companies morning. Unfortunately, the overeager Led by the black soldiers garrisoned continued on page 9

13 TH Shell Point Presents Concert Series 2015-2016 Annual

Music in Motion Once again, Shell Point is proud to present another exciting season of cultural excellence. Featuring a wonderful array of talented performers in three distinct musical series, this season offers a variety of shows guaranteed to please! The Fine & Performing Arts series kicks off in November with the culturally expressive and scenic costumes of the Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia. In January, the Duke Ellington Orchestra brings an 88-year musical history to Shell Point. A Nightˇ at the Oscars in February presents the best movie, TV, and Broadway favorites performed by the Hollywood Concert Orchestra. We will enjoy the rich sounds of the Chicago Brass Quintet in March, then in early April we’ll be delighted with Something Wonderful: The Music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. FINE & PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT SERIES | 7:30 P.M. | THE VILLAGE CHURCH

NATIONAL DANCE CO. OF SIBERIA DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS: CHICAGO BRASS QUINTET BROADWAY POPS INTL. PRESENTS: Friday, November 6, 2015 Monday, January 25, 2016 THE HOLLYWOOD CONCERT ORCHESTRA Monday, March 7, 2016 “SOMETHING WONDERFUL : THE MUSIC OF Tuesday, February 9, 2016 RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN” Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Visit shellpoint.org/concerts or call (239)454-2067 for more details & to order tickets! Shell Point is located off Summerlin Road in Fort Myers, just 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway. ©2015 Shell Point. All rights reserved.ACT-996-15 4 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Last year, the Festival of Trees and Tux Goodwill’s Festival Of Trees Returns & Trees Gala raised $90,000 to support Greeters Club he Festival Goodwill’s mission of helping people in the of Trees is Southwest Florida community by providing Luncheon Treturning to life-changing opportunities to employment the Sidney & Berne and independence. November 19 Davis Art Center for Sponsorships are still available and he Greeters Club of Greater Fort its ninth year. The range from $300 to $10,000. For more Myers will be hosting a fashion Festival has become information, visit www.tuxandtrees.com or Tshow at their Thursday, November a holiday tradition call 995-2106 ext. 2213. 19 luncheon. Selected Bell Tower shops for downtown Fort For Festival dates, times, and ticket will supply the fashions and club mem- Myers and is the information, visit www.tuxandtrees.com. bers will be the models. In addition to signature event of The For information about Goodwill’s programs the fashion show, there will be a trunk Southwest Florida and services, visit www.goodwillswfl.org. show provided by several of the shops. Goodwill Foundation. Whether you are a full-time Floridian or The Festival opens arrive here just before the first flakes start December 2 and runs to fall, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, great until December 6, conversation and get an over-view of the with the Tux & Trees season’s latest fashions from several Bell Gala being held on Tower merchants. December 5. Luncheon reservations cost $20. The Festival For more information about joining this showcases 20 lavishly dynamic group of Lee County women, decorated trees, de- send an email to [email protected]. signed by businesses Youngsters attending last year’s Festival of Trees Provide your contact information (your and individuals in the name, email address and phone num- community such as the Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair Association. This year, a ber); you will receive an email confirming selected number of trees will be available to win in a chance raffle. Visitors to the Fes- your reservation. The Greeters Club of tival will be able to purchase a raffle ticket for the suggested donation of $10, or three Greater Fort Myers’ luncheons are held tickets for $20. The winning tickets will be drawn at the end of Santa’s Block Party on on the third Thursday of the month at Sunday, December 6. The block party event will feature holiday crafts, a Brunch with 11:30 a.m. at the Colonial Country Club, Santa, vendors from across the area, and more. 9181 Independence Way in Fort Myers. “Adding the raffle element will allow more people the opportunity to take home Visit greetersclubofgreaterfortmyers.com one of our magnificent trees,” said Goodwill spokesperson Madison Mitchell. “Now, for more details. anyone who attends the Festival will have a chance- not just those who attend the Gala.” The Tux & Trees Gala is the highlight of the week-long Festival of Trees celebra- tion.. This year’s auction includes trees by returning designers The Home Depot, Nor- Read us online at ris Home Furnishings and other community businesses. The evening will also feature a IslandSunNews.com silent auction with beautifully decorated wreaths and other extravagant gift packages. Santa at the Festival of Trees in 2014

Under The Harvest Moon Fundraiser nder The Harvest Moon will be an unforgettable evening featuring autumn inspired culinary delights, creative cocktails and luxury live and silent auctions. A Udinner fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County with auction items Chinese & Japanese Cuisine that will feature some of the most desirable destinations in the country, tickets for Under The Harvest Moon are $100 per person. Held on Thursday, October 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Club at Renaissance, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 12801 Renaissance Way in Fort Myers, the evnt is presented by Jaguar of Fort Myers, Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Norman Love Confections and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County. Under The Harvest Moon will help fund the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County and Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm their after-school programs that help keep the youth off the streets and in a safe place www. ichiban-sushi-chinese.com to learn and grow while providing life-enhancing programs and character development experiences. Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Next to Hotel Indigo) For more information about the BGCLC or to arrange a tour at one of its facilities, call 334-1886 or visit www.BGCLC.net. 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 Boys & Girls Clubs Of Lee County Hosting Halloween Costume Drive he Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County’s Lehigh Acres Club will be collecting gently-used and new Halloween costumes during its Halloween Costume Drive, Tnow through Oct. 23, to benefit the youth of Lehigh Acres. The collection will be handed out to children at the annual Make A Difference Day event, held at Veterans Community Park located at 55 Homestead Road South in Lehigh Acres, on Saturday, October 24 from noon to 5 p.m. The costumes will be distributed to any youth who attends with a parent or guardian and who participates in the event’s costume contest at 4 p.m. Costumes may be dropped off at the Lehigh Acres Boys & Girls Club, located at 1262 Wings Way, Unit 206, Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. Costumes are also being collected at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Substation, located at 1301 Homestead Road North in Lehigh Acres, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at Veterans Community Park’s Recreation Center Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 334-1886 or visit www.BGCLC.net. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 5 our veterans and military members a part munities that DAV will be there for their of the conversation. I encourage every- deployed loved ones when they return one, on the Day of the Deployed – and home, and supporting local fundraising. throughout the entire year – to encourage To all my brothers and sisters who and help our local communities remem- answered the nation’s call with service ber the sacrifices made by the few on overseas, or here at home, thanks to you behalf of the whole. and your families. Now, let’s take our This could be done by spreading the experiences and understanding, and help word about DAV’s employment resourc- make things better for our local veterans es, job-search tools, All Veterans Career by supporting our DAV Chapter #108’s Fairs and our employment website, jobs. local fundraising event. dav.org. It may be by helping to direct Checks must be made payable to DAV local veterans to a nearby National, Chapter 108. Mail donations to Sanibel- Transition, Department or Chapter Captiva Community Bank, 2475 Library Service Officer for assistance with their Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. claims. It might be something as simple God bless you, and God bless as spreading the word in our local com- America.

Fort Myers Mayor’s Statement Regarding Shooting At ZombiCon Gator Hook in Big Cypress National Preserve photo by Clyde Butcher submitted by Randall P. Henderson, Jr., Mayor, City of Fort Myers From page 1 hile traveling out of the state to a family event, I have learned of the tragic shooting downtown and the death of Mr. Expaviour Tyrell Tayor, and oth- Big Cypress Fundraiser Wers injured with non-life-threatening wounds. environmental education program. On behalf of myself and council, I want to express profound sadness and condo- The funds contributed will be used to purchase equipment for the Swamp Water and lences to the family Mr. Tayor. We pray for all involved in this senseless act of violence. Me program, which allows Collier County sixth graders to be scientists for the day, col- I want to reaffirm our commitment to reign in these criminals and assure all citizens of lecting data and doing experiments in the cypress, prairie and pine lands environments. law enforcement’s relentless pursuit of the perpetrators. With the aid of alert citizens For the 2015-16 school season, the program will host about 2,800 sixth graders. and cameras, we remain confident in capturing and bringing to justice those who have The science students do everything from performing water quality tests and study- attacked our citizens. ing the weather to comparing soils in three different habitats and tracking Florida pan- These random acts of violence will be deterred and ultimately eradicated through the thers (aka Beanie Babies for this exercise) with radio telemetry. deployment of cameras, arrest and successful prosecution of the perpetrators. I want “We are going on the 17th year of this program, and hopefully this experience will to thank all citizens who have shown bravery and resolve in assisting law enforcement make these students stewards for the environment and help them really understand the through their capturing of these heinous acts with personal cameras and testimony. With importance of the Big Cypress National Preserve and the National Park Service,” said continued on page 24 Lisa Andrews, the outreach and education coordinator for the Big Cypress National Preserve. “It’s wonderful when people like Clyde and Niki assist with our outreach efforts. They have been unbelievable supporters for as long as this program has been in existence, and these events will help us reach the public and bring awareness to the National Park Service, which turns 100 on August 25, 2016.” PURE FAMILY FUN The Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery is located at Highway 41 Tamiami Trail (mile marker 54.5) in Ochopee, Florida. For more information, visit www. ClydeButcher.com or call 239-695-2428.

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The Ford Lawn on the Caloosahatchee set for movie night From page 1 history of the great ships, including the Titanic, as well as the advances in nauti- Exhibit And Film cal safety that arose after the Titanic the Ford Lawn and Filmmakers disaster. Scoular will discuss some of the Discussion: An Insider’s Look, on Friday, film techniques used and provide insight November 6 at 6 p.m. into how this fascinating industry has Edison Ford Museum’s Titanic Film evolved over the years. Capt. Lance Exhibit and Filmmakers Discussion will Julian, Titanic’s Marine Coordinator, will feature dialogue on the behind-the-scenes finish the special night with an insider’s filming of the movie Titanic. During the take on the filming of the movie. Guests Image of the 90 percent scale movie set built for Titanic event, Cosden will discuss the history of can enjoy light appetizers and a cash film photo provided by Marine Coordinator, Capt. Lance Julian Edison and his creation of more than bar while learning more about the film- Shortly before the sinking of the famous filming of the Titanic, the 90 percent 1,000 films through Edison Studios, his making process. Edison Ford members Titanic, Edison traveled to Europe with scale replica ship that was built for filming inventions and his place in history during will receive free admission to the event on his family aboard another great ship – the in a giant tank on the coast of Mexico, as the early 20th century. The Edison Ford Sunday, October 25, and general public Mauretania – in 1911. well as the hazardous filming in the frigid Museum has a fascinating and extensive admission is $12. The event was inspired by the part- waters off Nova Scotia. collection of Edison’s early film equipment Each year, Edison Ford hosts a novel nership between Edison Ford and Pure The movie screening of Titanic on the and an exhibit of prized artifacts from film-watching experience for the Southwest Florida, and Pure Florida’s river cruises Ford Lawn and Filmmakers Discussion: the film, including production blueprints, Florida community that features a unique on the M/V Edison Explorer. As the An Insider’s Look, will feature a wonder- photographs of the movie making and a “historical and insider’s approach.” The directors of the marine aspects of this ful night of movie watching, film discus- three-foot model of the Titanic will be on upcoming showing was inspired by the film, Capt. Harry Julian and Capt. Lance sion and delicious food. The community display in the Edison Ford Museum. 1912 sinking of the Titanic, portrayed in Julian can provide an insightful perspec- is invited to join Edison Ford and the film- Capt. Harry Julian will discuss the the film, which took place in Edison’s era. tive of their first-hand experience to the makers on the Ford Lawn to watch the award-winning Titanic on the big screen. With the Caloosahatchee and historical views as a backdrop, guests will enjoy a Hortoons magical evening at Edison Ford. Guests are encouraged to come early and enjoy barbecue, veggie sandwiches, soft drinks, beer and wine, take a tour of the site, get a good seat and watch the sunset. Chairs will be provided on the lawn, and the public is invited to bring their own chairs as well. The film showing will occur after sunset and includes filmmakers comments. Admission to the November 6 movie screening will be $5 for Edison Ford members and $20 for the general public. Dinner and beverages will be pro- vided at an additional cost. Registration is recommended and can be made by contacting Leeanne Criswell, program registrar at Edison & Ford Winter Estates, by emailing lcriswell@edisonford- winterestates.org or by calling 334-7419. This film is not suggested for children. For more information about the upcoming events or Edison & Ford Winter Estates, visit www. EdisonFordWinterEstates.org.

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The Heights Gary Tasman Heather Frank Giuliano Jason Gunter Mike Jung Brian Kramer Fitzenhagen getaways includ- Foundation Hosts Cushman & Wakefield, Commercial ing stays at Hyatt Property of Southwest Florida properties locally ‘Over The Edge’ • Representative Heather Fitzenhagen and in Scottsdale, he Heights Foundation will host an • Frank Giuliano, deputy chief of Fire Arizona, Clearwater Altitude Adjustment Party to kick & Special Operations, Bonita Springs and West Palm Toff the Over The Edge Rappelling Fire Control & Rescue District Beach. Also up for event on Friday, October 23 from • Jason Gunter, double amputee, bid will be a dinner 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Hyatt Regency Ironman, Fort Myers attorney with Dexter author Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. • Mike Jung, president and publisher Jeff Lindsay, a trip Lisa Spooner Tickets are $75 per person. of The News-Press to SeaWorld, a Yeti Guests will enjoy a “liquid courage” • Brian Kramer, general manager, The cooler filled with everything you need for cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, music, live and Hyatt Regency Coconut Point a fantastic weekend getaway, a stay at Mark Loren Ryan Love silent auction items and have the oppor- • Mark Loren, national award-winning relaxing ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva tion, call 482-7706. tunity to watch local celebrities rappel 17 jeweler, designer, Goldsmith Island, premium golf packages, theater For more information about the Over stories down the Hyatt. One lucky attend- • Chef Ryan Love, Norman Love tickets, sports tickets, gourmet holiday- The Edge Rappelling event, to donate to ee will win a spot to go “Over The Edge” Confections themed baskets and more. a rappeller or learn about sponsorship on Saturday. Dress is resort casual. • Lisa Spooner NBC-2, 4 and 11 The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point is opportunities, visit www.heights-over- Celebrity rappellers include: p.m. news anchor located at 5001 Coconut Road in Bonita theedge.com. • Honorary Chair Gary Tasman, Chief Guests will have the opportunity to Springs. To purchase tickets, visit www. Executive Officer and principal broker, bid on outstanding adventures and luxury heightsfoundation.org. For more informa-

benefit Lee County Public Schools’ Take Stock In Children Program and the Fort Myers Rotary Trust Fund. For event details, visit www.FortMyersItalianFest.org or call 332-8158.

October 1 - December 29

The journey of a million miles begins with a single step… Take a step toward healthier living by joining Healthy Lee’s Million Marinara sauce contest judging from 2014 Mile Movement! We’re challenging Lee County to get more active by Rotary Club’s Italian Fest Calls moving 1,000,000 miles in 90 days. Whether you’re walking, running, biking or swimming, register for For Best Marinara Submissions this community-wide challenge for FREE at www.HealthyLee.com and begin logging your “movement” today. he Rotary Club of Fort Myers returns to the Alliance for the Arts on Sunday, October 25 for Italian Fest, sponsored by the Tri-Circle Pavers. T Back by popular demand is the Marinara Contest, judged by a friendly panel Be part of the Million Mile Movement! including Rotarian Bill Valenti, and Rachel Pierce and Natasha Verma from NBC-2. A marinara sauce is a highly seasoned tomato sauce made with garlic and/or other WHO? ii œÕ˜ÌÞÀiÈ`i˜ÌÃœv>>}iÃ>˜`w̘iÃÏiÛiÃV>˜ such ingredients such as onions, parsley, olives, etc. but contains no meat. Homemade  «>À̈Vˆ«>Ìi>Ã>˜ˆ˜`ˆÛˆ`Õ>œÀ>Ã>}ÀœÕ« sauces may be entered by individuals until 12:30 p.m. during Italian Fest on October WHAT?Ƃ˜ÞvœÀ“œv“œÛi“i˜ÌµÕ>ˆwiÃ]Ü>Žˆ˜}]À՘˜ˆ˜}]LˆŽˆ˜}] 25. Preregistration is strongly suggested by completing an entry form and sending your  Ã܈““ˆ˜}>˜`iÛi˜Üiˆ} ÌÌÀ>ˆ˜ˆ˜} entry fee of $10 to Rotary Club of Fort Myers, 2101 McGregor Blvd., Suite 102, Fort HOW? ,i}ˆÃÌiÀ>ÌÜÜÜ°i>Ì Þii°Vœ“>˜`œ˜"VÌ°£]ÃÌ>À̏œ}}ˆ˜} Myers, FL 33901. Prizes include $50 for first place, $25 for second place and a res-  ޜÕÀ“ˆiÃœ˜Ì i >i˜}i*œÀÌ>]powered by Fit Nation taurant gift certificate for third place. Sauces must be delivered to the festival grounds on October 25 in a pint size non-returnable container. The Million Mile Movement is part of Healthy Lee’s mission For full rules and entry forms, visit www.FortMyersItalianFest.org. to empower and inspire the people of Lee County to make Italian Fest 2015 will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alliance for the Arts, healthy lifestyle choices through education and action. 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, on the corner of McGregor and Colonial. Blankets and chairs are allowed, however, coolers are prohibited. Event proceeds will For more information, visit www.HealthyLee.com 8 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Along The River

Cool cars and classic rock rule at the River District Car Cruise-In on Saturday lines. There will be dozens of quilts on display on clotheslines alongside Orchid Lane and the Edison home. Antique quilts belonging to Guild members will also be on dis- Photo of a spectacular sunset at Times Square on Fort Myers Beach taken by Scott play. Novello, bassist and vocalist for High Tide. The popular local band performs there on To add to the nostalgia of the outdoor quilt show, there will be antique cars dis- Fridays as part of the free Sunset Celebration concert series. played. The Edisons and the Fords, the living history characters, will be on hand to greet visitors. n case you missed it last weekend, Oktoberfest returns for a second and final An airing or display of the quilts was an ordinary part of life a century ago when weekend. The 30th annual celebration is presented by the German-American blankets and textiles were moved out of doors to air and freshen up before the cold ISocial Club of Cape Coral and is held again this weekend from Friday to winter months ensued. Edison Ford has been fortunate to not only assemble a small Sunday. collection of historic quilts but also to engage the members of the Southwest Florida Oktoberfest offers an extensive selection of homemade German specialties, large Quilter’s Guild, who will join in by airing and exhibiting their collection of handmade tent and outside biergarten, three stages and two dance floors with non-stop live contemporary, traditional and historical quilts. Members of the Guild as well as curato- music, hand-made crafts, vendors and exhibitors, and a carnival area for kids featuring rial staff will be on hand to discuss techniques and care. rides and games. The basis for the quilt exhibit at the Edison Ford follows the interest of the Ford Advance tickets are $5 per person or $6 at the gate. Admission for children under family in the early 1900s as they collected quilts and other historical objects. Their 12 is free. There is plenty of free parking. All event dates are rain or shine. interest grew so large in collecting Americana they created Greenfield Village in The German American Social Club is located at 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Dearborn, Michigan, a museum complex established in 1929. The collecting extended Coral. For more information, call 283-1400 or go to www.capecoraloktoberfest.com. from household objects and crafts to many important American buildings, among them What better place to enjoy live music than on the beach? Every Friday and Saturday the original Edison Research Laboratory from the grounds of the Edison Estate in Fort night, music lovers gather at Times Square on Fort Myers Beach for the free Sunset Myers. Celebration series of concerts. Admission to the Edison Ford Clothesline Quilt Show is free for members and Sunset Celebration provides a great opportunity to hear local bands in a spectacular $5 for non-members. In the event of rain, the one-day exhibit will be cancelled. setting. It is held every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Also on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edison Caretaker’s House, the The concerts are free to the public. Estates is offering Scarf Painting with Artist Marie Dyer. Friday, October 23 features music by popular local band High Tide. High Tide Join Dyer and create your own hand-painted, one-of-a-kind silk scarf. Class includes plays an unusual but refreshing collection of popular music covers: reggae, classic rock, materials and scarf. The cost is $75 for members and $80 for non-members $80. alternative rock, R&B and funk. Registration is required by contacting Edison Ford Registrar Leeanne Criswell at On Saturday, it’s the Manipulators, a band that has been rocking Southwest [email protected] or at 334-7419. Florida for six years. Edison & Ford Winter Estates is located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard in Fort For more information about Sunset Celebration, call 463-5900. Myers. Call 334-7419 or go to www.edisonfordwinterestates.org. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Edison & Ford Winter Estates and On Saturday night, all classic cars are welcome to participate in downtown Fort the Southwest Florida Quilter’s Guild will be “airing quilts” on the traditional clothes- Myers’ monthly Car Cruise-In. The free event is held on the fourth Saturday of each month. From 4 to 8 p.m., the historic River District comes alive with classic rock and cool cars: antiques, customs and exotics. Stroll along the brick-paved streets with friends or ISLAND family and enjoy good food, music and drinks. INSURANCE For more information about downtown’s Car Cruise-In, call 855-732-3836. SERVICE On Sunday, Rotary Club of Fort Myers presents the 7th annual Italian Fest at UNDER NEW ISLAND Alliance for the Arts. The family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. OWNERSHIP Area restaurants are dishing up a great menu of Italian foods at affordable prices. INSURANCE Fun family activities are plentiful and include a coloring contest, spaghetti eating con- SERVICE test, bounce houses and slides. Kathleen Papaleo Mark O’Brien Susan Barnes Trish Barbone One of the highlights of the day is the Marinara Sauce contest. Marinara recipes Call our office today President Owner/Agent Personal Lines Agent will be judged on-site by a panel of celebrity judges, with more than $100 in cash and for a new Auto prizes being awarded to the winners. To obtain a contest entry form, go to www.fort- Call ourquote. office today We are HERE myersitalianfest.org or call 332-8158. Proceeds from Italian Fest benefit the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, a for a new Auto for all your insurance needs non-profit, charitable education foundation which enhances and enriches the quality of quote. public education in Lee County for students and educators. Have an insurance question? Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, near Colonial Boulevard. For more information about Italian Fest, call the Rotary Club of 703 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL (239) 472-3022 Fort Myers at 332-8158 or go to www.fortmyersitalianfest.org. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 9 FORT MYERS FARE Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s River Weekly DOC FORD’S SS HOOKERS RUM BAR & GRILLE Get hooked on great cuisine and spirits at SS Hookers. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is named for the Doc Ford The restaurant pays tribute to the rich history of Punta Rassa, character in local author Randy Wayne White’s best-selling the home of big game fishing. It serves American cuisine with mystery novels. a Cajun twist. Waterfront dining is available daily for break- It’s a well known gathering place with indoor and outdoor fast, lunch and dinner. A late night bar features live music 6 to patio seating. The combined menu offers all the lunch and 10 p.m. daily. A fresh seafood market, bait shop and gifts are dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It includes cedar also on site. plank salmon topped with a mango chipotle glaze or a mari- After a triumphant day of fishing, bring your catch to the nated grilled chicken sandwich and there’s a well provisioned restaurant: “If you hook it, our chef will cook it.” raw bar. Tropical drinks are a specialty, notably the signature 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers. 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Education Workshop 10 a.m., Reverend Service Sunday School all times. com, www.facebook.com/nbcministry. Alex Liturgical Services Sundays and Holy Margaret L. Beard, Minister. 226-0900. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD and Patricia Wiggins, Ministers Days 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy 0 a.m. Call www.allfaiths-uc.org OUTREACH MINISTRIES NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH to confirm service schedule: 997-2847; ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. Bookstore 691-1775. www.saintnicholas- RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; at the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows monastery.org. 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Drive, Fort Myers. 220-8519. Pastor Alan ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, Bondar. www.newcovenanteyes.com. LIFT CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Rosary begins 10 a.m. Lenten ser- 7:30 p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. Kidz program, free coffee and donuts. 13031 Palm Beach Boulevard (3 miles vices (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) will be on Nursery care for pre-school children and NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH east of I75) East Fort Myers (across from Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting Children’s Church ages 5 to12 available. OF FORT MYERS Fort Myers Shores) 693-0818. 9 a.m. February. Very Reverend Peter Lickman, FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10. Tuesday through Friday. 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 305-651-0991. Church of the Eastern 15690 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 985-8503. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all and 11 a.m. Sunday. Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of 482-2030. Pastor David Stauffer.Traditional ages. 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. 7 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH Interstate 75. Service Sunday 8:45 a.m., Contemporary p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ANNUNCIATION GREEK Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Go south on NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 454-3336. Robert G. Kasten Pastor. ORTHODOX CHURCH McGregor Boulevard. The church is ½ mile 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers. Sunday 11 a.m. Nursery 9:45 a.m. Sunday 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers past the intersection of Gladiolus and San Pastor Eddie Spencer. 8 and 9:30 a.m. School all ages. Junior Church grades one Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Carlos Boulevard on the way to Sanibel. Traditional Worship. 11 a.m. Contemporary to five. Wee Church Pre-K to K. Evening Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m., Divine FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Worship. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday Service 6 p.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m., www.annuncia- 2390 West First Street, next door to School. Youth and Children’s program- TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE tion.fl.goarch.org, 481-2099 Edison Estates. Sunday Service and ming runs concurrent to Sunday services. 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers. 433- BETH SHILOH MESSIANIC Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Nursery care provided at all services. 274- 0018, www.templebethel.com. rabbi.bar- SYNAGOGUE Evening Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. 1230. www.newhopefortmyers.org. [email protected]. Rabbi Jeremy 15675 McGregor Boulevard. Rabbi Judah Child care provided at all service. Reading PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Barras, Cantor Victor Geigner, Religious Hungerman. Friday Service, 8 p.m., Room located in church building for quiet Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge. School Director Dale Cohen, Learning Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Shabbat School study and information about Christian 17671 Pine Ridge Road. 267-7400 Tree Director Jesyca Virnig, Office Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Science. Monday and Friday noon to 4 Pastors, Gail and RC Fleeman. Adult Manager Inna Vasser. Union For Reform Call for information 437-3171 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 5 p.m. christian- Discussion Classes 8:45 a.m. Countdown Judaism BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES sciencefortmyers.net, christianscience.com to Worship 10:10 a.m. Amazing Grace Shabbat Service Friday 7:30 p.m., Torah CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Worship:10:30 a.m. www.peacecommuni- Study Saturday 9:30 a.m. Religious School 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 13545 American Colony Boulevard off tychurch.com. Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall. Pastor Daniels Parkway in the Colony, Fort PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH a.m. Learning Tree Monday through Friday. Barry Lentz, 281-3063. Sunday Worship, Myers, 936-2511 Pastor Reverend Joey Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Peace a TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Brummett member of ELCA. Weekly communion with 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 433- CHABAD LUBAVITCH Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning traditional liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Minyan: OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, on the Monday at 9 a.m. Religious Education: 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Rabbi p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. way to Sanibel. 437-2599, www.peaceft- Sunday mornings and Wednesday eve- Yitzchok Minkowicz. 433-7708, rabbi@ FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH myers.com, [email protected]. nings. Services Friday 6:30 p.m. and chabadswf.org. www.chabadswf.org. Downtown Fort Myers River District, 2466 REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Saturday 9 a.m. www.tjswfl.org. Friday service 6:30 p.m.; Saturday First Street, 332-1152. www.fumcftmyers. 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 THE NEW CHURCH Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; org. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services The New Church of SWFL, 10811 Sunset Kiddush at noon. Minyan Monday and School; 10:30 a.m. Blended Church Daily early learning center/day care. Plaza Circle #401, behind Zoomers. Thursday 7 a.m. Service; 5:30 p.m. Youth Group. RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Reverend Gabriella Cahaley. Sundays 11 CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero. 495- a.m. during the season. Other worship 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN 0400, Senior Pastor Todd Weston. 8 and events on Fort Myers Beach. http://www. 850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Legacy newchurchflorida.com. 481-5535. Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 Service, multi-generational. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST An ecumenical non-denominational com- Pastor Reverend Mark Condrey. Sunday SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER CHURCH FORT MYERS munity of believers. Sunday Worship Worship 10:30 a.m., Church School 9:15 Meditation classes. Guided meditations, 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, a.m. methods to relaxe body and focus mind one mile west of I-75). Minister The 7 p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL on virtuous objects. Bring peace and hap- Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday ser- [email protected] UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: piness into daily activity. 567-9739. www. vices and religious education at 10:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE CROSS 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers. MeditationInFortMyers.org. 561-2700. www.uucfm.org. 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188. Pastor 482-3133. Philip White, pastor. Morning SAINT COLUMBKILLE UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational Worship: 10 a.m., Church School: 10:15 CATHOLIC CHURCH 28285 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs. church emphasizing a personal relation- a.m., Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off 947-3100. Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. ship with Jesus Christ. Sunday Service: IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 489- Healing Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and 9:15 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 Contemporary. CONGREGATION 3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Monday Fellowship, 11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplift- CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- through Saturday 8 a.m. Saturday 3 and ing and dynamic music, meditation in a 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers. Just off 4778. Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector. 5 p.m.; Sunday 7, 9,11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. loving environment. McGregor across from the Edison/Ford Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing; Reconciliation Saturdays 12 noon and by UNITY OF FORT MYERS Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor Douglas Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; appointment. 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s 9 and 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Website: www.taecc.com and Church School. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., CHURCH Children’s classes 11 a.m. Reverend Jim COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning Prayer (in Spanish); Wednesday 2157 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, 334- Rosemergy. 278-1511, www.unityoffort- 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 9:30 a.m., Eucharist with Healing. Child 2161. Masses: Mon.-Thurs. 6:45 a.m.; Fri. myers.org. Our God is Love, Our Race is Reverned Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor care available Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 6:45 & 11 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun 6:45, 9:30 Human, Our Religion is Oneness Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. 9:30 a.m. services. & 11 a.m., 12:15, 4 Creole & 6 p.m. WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. JESUS THE WORKER SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE CHURCH Nursery available. CATHOLIC CHURCH METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across from CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125. Senior 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; 344-0012. Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi. Pastor Robert Brunson. Sunday 9:30 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. An Affirming and Inclusive Congregation a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 11 a.m. Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH Sunday Services 10 a.m. Blended Worship. www.westminsterfortmy- Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN ers.org Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 218-8343. Pastor Randy and Anita CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thurman. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, 939-1218, 2120 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers. 274- CYPRESS LAKE LAMB OF GOD CHURCH Worship: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 8881. Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A few federated Lutheran (ELCA) and and 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for adults and Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Episcopal Congregation. 19691 Cypress children Sunday at 9:15 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 481-3233. www.clpc.us. Clint Cottrell, View Drive, Fort Myers. 267-3525. www. SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. 481-4040. Pastor. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 lambofgodchurch.net. Reverend Dr. James 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday 8 a.m. a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional Reho. Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s 463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended, 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Summer Prayer Service 8 a.m. Cool for Children 10 a.m. Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Eductional Hour. www.zionfm.org. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 11 donating frozen holiday birds or making • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Seasonal Gifts Turkeys Sought a financial contribution. through Friday at the Fort Myers ware- This year, it will cost the food bank house, 3760 Fowler Street. At Shell Point For Those In Need about $14 to purchase and distribute • 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday he Thanksgiving holiday is right each holiday bird through its network through Friday at the Naples warehouse, Holiday Bazaar around the corner and the Harry partner agencies. The deadline to donate 2221 Corporation Blvd. ind novelty gifts and great deals TChapin Food Bank of Southwest turkeys is Friday, November 20. Financial donations can also be mailed during the 10th annual Holiday Florida needs to provide about 10,000 You can drop off frozen turkeys or to either location. For more information FBazaar, to be held Friday and turkeys and chickens for families in chickens at the food bank’s Fort Myers or or to donate online, call 334-7007 or Saturday, November 6 and 7, from 10 need. The community can help by Naples warehouses. Hours are: visit www.harrychapinfoodbank.org. a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Admission to the event, held in the Woodlands Commons at Shell Point, is free. This seasonal shopping bazaar, hosted by residents from the Shell Point Crafters Group, offers hand-designed gifts and stocking stuffers that are made or enhanced by Shell Point residents. “Shell Point residents put an incredible amount of effort, originality and care into the cre- ation of quality products to be sold at our annual event. Spread some holiday cheer by purchasing these one-of-a-kind trea- sures for someone special,” said Barbara Hilton, Shell Point resident and chairper- son of the craft show.

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Purchase handcrafted gifts during the free Holiday Bazaar at Shell Point Retirement Please join us as Teresa Frank-Fahrner presents the many benefits of participation Community photo courtesy of Shell Point in the SHARE Club of Lee Memorial Health System. SHARE Club offers More than 60 tables will be filled with membership to those 50 years of age or older. Membership opens opportunities an array of diverse crafts for sale on the first and second floors of the Woodlands to join fitness activities and attend screening programs. SHARE also offers Commons at Shell Point. Handmade items include intricate wood sculptures, presentations to keep you up-to-date on healthcare issues and new medical hand painted bags and scarves, pottery, procedures. Teresa will supply ICE (In Case of Emergency) packets for your sweet treats, toys, Christmas novelties, books, paintings and three-dimensional refrigerator door as well as a complementary membership to the club (a $20 value). paper crafts. After shopping, guests are invited to have a light snack or full lunch Bring your lunch. Bring your friend. at the Promenade Café or Palm Grill, two of Shell Point’s onsite public restaurants http://www.leememorial.org/shareclub/sclubmain.asp located in the Woodlands neighborhood. Admission to the Holiday Bazaar is free, although crafts may be purchased by cash or check only. An onsite ATM is PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH available. Call 454-2290 for more infor- mation. 15840 MCGREGOR BLVD. Shell Point Retirement Community is located just before the Sanibel Causeway FORT MYERS, FL 33908 in Fort Myers. PHONE: 239.437.2599 FAX: 239.437.3647 EMAIL: [email protected] Our email address is [email protected] 12 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 a huge factor for fishing. Changing tactics Snow Birds with the season is all part of the game to catch fish. Taking at least a few dozen live Now Arriving shrimp along on my charters began for by Capt. Matt me this week. Live shrimp is the winter- Mitchell time go-to bait and will catch fish when simply nothing else will. Cooling water hite peli- temperatures mean the live bait shrimp cans are have gotten considerably bigger than the Wone of our last time I looked. first visual indica- Several flats that I fished this week I tors that winter is saw skipping pompano. These fish are a on the way, and blast to catch and often while motoring within a period of a around on a grass flat or channel, you few days this week, will spook them and see them skip. Cast our skies became silly willy jigs or a live shrimp on a small filled. These huge jig head to get into this often fast-paced birds (aka snowbirds) travel south every action. For their size, they fight really winter from as far north as Canada and hard and generally travel in large groups. Minnesota to enjoy our warmer winter. While motoring down a channel on the With weak coldfronts already passing edge of a grass flat this week, I had a through and bringing us cooler tempera- large pompano come up and skip, hit the tures along with strong winds, now that side of my boat then jump again, landing the door is already open, we might as right in the boat. I’ve had them bounce A pompano that skipped into the boat this week well get used to it as they will just keep off the side of the boat a few times but opportunities this brings. Lots of the a 5-foot shark or a full sized tarpon, a rolling through. never land inside. areas that are holding large concentra- 10-pound class spinning rod while cast- Although the change of seasons in With big schools of mullet showing tions of mullet are just loaded up with big ing jigs is often a shock. One such tarpon south Florida is not as extreme as in up all over the sound, I always enjoy the hungry sharks of all types. Watching 5- to bite happened right at the bow boat and other parts of the United States, it is still shallow water sightfishing shark fishing 8-foot long sharks finning around these was over very quickly as the tarpon tail mullet schools in shallow water is a blast, splashed us all. and getting one to eat a bait is a visual Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing treat. Once hooked up, this only gets bet- local waters since he moved to Sanibel Send Us Your Fish Tales ter as you can see the shark tear across in 1980. He now lives in St. James City the shallow water. When you spot these and works as a back country fishing he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. sharks working the mullet schools, cast a guide. If you have comments or ques- Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, half a fresh cut mullet to the general area tions, email [email protected]. Tspecies and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them and you can watch the crime go down. at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, Lots of fry bait, birds and predators or email to [email protected]. are still scattered through the sound. A few times this week well taking advantage of this easy bite clients hooked into more than they had bargained for. Hooking CLEAR YOUR GEAR It Catches More Than Fish Share your community BOAT news with us. Fishing gear can kill Call 415-7732, birds, reptiles RENTALS Fax: 415-7702 Fishing • Cabbage Key or email and mammals Dolphin Watching [email protected] Captains Available 472-5800 Jensen’s Marina Captiva Island

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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 13 CROW Case Of The Week: Peninsula Cooter by Patricia Molloy s one of the most Acommon freshwater turtles in Florida, the peninsula cooter (Pseudemys penin- sularis) can often be seen near fresh bodies of water like lakes and slow moving streams. These environments provide soft sandy bottoms, ample basking sites and abundant vegetation on which to feed. They will, however, occasionally enter brackish water. While Florida cooters (Pseudemys floridana) are found throughout the southeastern The peninsula cooter was injured by a careless driver. An esophagostomy tube was inserted to ensure sufficient nutritional intake. coastal plain, the subspecies peninsu- laris is only found in Florida. accelerate its journey and protect it from ably; just his front legs to swim around.” well,” said Dr. Heather. Reaching nearly 15 inches in length as less attentive drivers, please relocate it in Shortly after its arrival, the patient was It takes three to six months for a adults, the body and shell are darkly col- the direction it is traveling. If you return anesthetized so that an esophagostomy cold-blooded reptile’s wounds to heal. If ored with bright yellow lines. One of the a turtle to its point of entry, it will simply tube could be inserted down its neck. you would like to sponsor this peninsula most interesting facts about these fresh try to cross again once you have driven The e-tube was necessary to ensure that cooter on its long road to recovery, go to water turtles is that while primarily omniv- on your merry way. the turtle is receiving sufficient nutrients, www.crowclinic.org and donate to patient orous (youngsters have been known to A peninsula cooter was admitted because it was not eating very much on #15-2706. eat some fish and insects), they become to CROW after being hit by a car. In its own. According to Dr. Heather, penin- CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation vegetarians with age. addition to a gaping wound in its shell, sula cooters do not eat well in captivity. of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife It is a common sight for drivers in it sustained injuries to its spinal chord The turtle is also receiving supportive hospital providing veterinary care for Southwest Florida to see a turtle slowly, and lungs – aquatic turtles inflate and care in the form of antibiotics and pain native and migratory wildlife from our but determinedly, crossing a road. Be deflate their lungs accordingly in order medication, and it has been given anti- local area. The hospital accepts patients patient. These gentle terrestrial beings to dive and float. “He’s outside in the inflammatories to treat possible hemor- seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 have survived on this planet for millions tub,” explained Dr. Molly. “There’s been rhaging. As a direct result, the cooter’s p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, years; a few minutes of your time pales improvement with his buoyancy issues, condition has improved. “Except that he’s Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or in comparison. If you feel compelled to but he’s still not using his back legs reli- not eating, clinically, he’s doing pretty visit: www.crowclinic.org.

Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron class- America’s room, located at 16048 San Carlos Blvd. YOU NEED A TREATMENT AS POWERFUL AND STRONG AS YOU WANT TO BE. (at the corner of Kelly Road, across from Boating Course ACE Hardware). Students can register he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power online at www.scbps.com or by calling Squadron, a unit of the United the office at 466-4040 and leaving their NATURAL INJECTION THERAPY TStates Power Squadrons that contact information. serves South Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs and Estero will NON-SURGICAL • Back Pain • Meniscal Tears be offering America’s Boating Course Local Waters/ • Headaches • Osteoarthritis on three consecutive Tuesdays in PAIN RELIEF • Joint Instability • Sports Injuries November (November 3, 10 and 17) Local Charts FROM: • Labral Tears ...and much more! from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. There will be a final exam on the November 17. Class This course is recognized by the he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power National Association of State Boating Squadron, a unit of the United Law Administrators (NASBLA) and satis- TStates Power Squadrons, will be fies the Florida state requirement that offering the popular Local Waters/ anyone born after January 1, 1988 Local Charts class. The class will be held must pass a safe boating course in order on Saturday, November 14 from 8:15 to operate a boat with more than 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class is directed HP. Each student will receive a Florida towards new boaters and boaters new Boater’s card – valid for life – from the to the area, as well as those wishing to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, learn chart reading. It provides the boat- upon successfully completing the class. er with some of the basics of navigation, Topics covered include hull design, oriented to the Fort Myers area. Make an appointment today! docking, anchoring, handling boating The class will be taught at the San emergencies, reading channel markers Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron class- and many other topics to make each room, located at 16048 San Carlos Blvd. 239.303.4069 boating experience safer and more enjoy- (at the corner of Kelly Road, across from CaringMedical.com able. Students who complete the course ACE Hardware). Enrollment is limited and are eligible to join the United States Caring Medical advance registration is required. Students Regenerative Medicine Clinics Power Squadron at a discounted rate can register online at www.scbps.com offering 18 months of membership for 9738 Commerce Center Ct. or by calling 466-4040. Students will be Fort Myers, FL 33908 the price of 12 months. using chart #11427 and must bring this The cost of the course is $45, with a chart to class. Information on how to $20 cost for a second person sharing the obtain the right chart can be found on instruction materials. the squadron’s website. The course will be taught at the San 14 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Plant Smart Carnauba Wax Palm by Gerri Reaves he carnauba wax palm (Coperni- cia prunifera) gets its name from Tthe heat-resistant, long-lasting wax harvested from the leaves. This tree is economically important in its native Bra- zil, where it grows in semi-arid regions, particularly in savannas. The white powdery wax, also called Brazil wax or ceara wax, is used in making products such as car and floor wax, the coating on medicinal pills and cosmetics. Also called the Brazilian wax palm, this ornamental tree reaches up to 35 feet out of its native range. The single trunk’s lower two-thirds is covered by knobby leaf bases that often form a spiraling pattern. The dense rounded crown is com- posed of fan-shaped yellow- to blue-green leaves measuring about three or four The lower trunk is covered by persistent leaf feet across. They are deeply divided into Non-native carnauba wax palm’s leaf wax is harvested for making many commercial bases photos by Gerri Reaves many segments. products The petioles, or leafstalks, are spined. It prefers full sun and will tolerate both The inflorescences of about seven feet droughts and occasional flooding. are longer than the leaves and produce Sources: The Encyclopedia of Culti- brownish yellow flowers. vated Palms by Robert Lee Riffle, Paul Learn To Irrigate Your Home Garden The black fruit is round and about an Craft, and Scott Zona; britannica.com; he guest speaker for the Edible Gardening Exchange in November will be Fred inch across. and floridata.com. Geist. He will discuss home garden irrigation. Geist has been the owner of a This is a slow-growing palm and is Plant Smart explores the diverse Tsuccessful commercial contracting maintenance company in Denver for 30 years, suitable as a container plant. flora of South Florida. employing over 65 people. He is a licensed tree trimmer, licensed pesticide applicator in five categories, and has owned a small licensed irrigation service business in Fort Myers for five years. In addition, he is an active master gardener in both Colorado and Florida in which he volunteers his time and expertise. Hoots And Hisses Halloween Join other edible gardeners on Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Fort Myers Rec Center located at 2000 N. Recreation Parkway in North Fort Myers. Event And Run Wild 5K Arrive at 5:30 p.m. for an open and informal chat on edible topics. Consider bringing something to share with other gardeners (seeds, plants or a snack). Bring your own co-friendly Halloween cup for free coffee and tea. happenings are creeping The membership fee for monthly meetings through March is $10. In addition, a Eup at the Conservancy of $10 Lee Parks and Recreation lifetime membership is required. For more information, Southwest Florida. On Saturday, contact Karen Harty at 610-530-8883. October 31 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Conservancy Nature Center presents Hoots and Hiss- es featuring live animal shows, Hiking Trails Abound In South spooky trail walks, face painting and more. The Halloween spook- Florida’s Unique Ecosystems Miles tacular event takes place follow- ing the Run Wild 5K race, which pportunities abound to hike in one-of-a-kind Everglades ecosystems, alongside a will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Gordon kaleidoscope of wading birds, alligators, wildlife, trees and flowers, on thou- River Greenway Park in Naples. Osands of acres of public land managed by the South Florida Water Management Conservancy members and Run District (SFWMD). Wild participants will receive free This month, the District joins the Florida Department of Environmental Protection admission into the Hoots and (DEP) and Governor Rick Scott in recognizing South Florida’s environment during Hisses event at the Conservancy Florida Greenways and Trails Month. Nature Center. In all, the SFWMD manages approximately 621,000 acres of land that are open to During the 5K race, run- the public, including: ners will wind through the new • 330 miles of trails tropical greenway overlook- • 50 designated camping areas ing the Gordon River and lush • 66 trailhead/parking areas available for public use Some of the most popular SFWMD trails – many of which also host bike riders mangroves below. Children can Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Hoots and Hisses participate in the Run Wild race and equestrians – are located in Shingle Creek (Orange County); Kissimmee River event will feature live animal shows, spooky trail walks, (Highlands County); Florida National Scenic Trail (Hendry, Palm Beach, Okeechobee as well through a special compe- face painting and more following the Run Wild 5K race tition for children. Immediately on October 31 and Osceola counties); Ocean to Lake Trail (Palm Beach and Martin counties); DuPuis following the Run Wild 5K race, Management Area (Martin County); Bird Rookery Trail (Collier County) and Levee an award ceremony will take place to recognize the runners and refreshments will be trails (Broward and Miami-Dade counties). available for all to enjoy. All runners are encouraged to wear a costume and Run Wild In all of the state, Florida is home to more than 4,000 miles of paddling trails, in the upcoming 5K race. After the race, a costume competition will take place for the 8,000 miles of land trails, 32 national Recreation Trails and eight multi-use state trails. best Halloween costume. The South Florida Water Management District continues increasing recreational The entry fee for the 5K race is $30 during the month of October and $35 on the access to its public lands while managing them to support environmental restoration, day of the race. Proceeds from the Run Wild 5K race will benefit wildlife conservation flood control, water supply and water quality missions. Many of these properties are efforts at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida and the Naples Zoo. in their natural state or have enhancements such as picnic tables, informational kiosks, For more information about the Hoots and Hisses and Run Wild 5K, or to register campsites and hiking trails. for the race, visit www.Conservancy.org. For more information, visit www.sfwmd.gov. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 15 Today, members continue the legacy born. If you don’t know that information, Pink Tea Held At of traditions, community and friendship you must dig through records at home through various club events including teas, to harvest as much information as pos- Burroughs Home fashion and flower shows, the Coronation sible. This lecture will look at the types of ore than 150 ladies and chil- Ball, and the annual Holiday House. The records available in the United States that dren gathered at the Burroughs club is also active in community outreach might help you identify a town of origin MHome Pavilion on Thursday, and historic endeavors. in the native country. October 8 for the annual Mother- To learn more about FMWCC or to At the meeting, visit Shirley’s Table, Daughter Pink Tea, sponsored by become a member, visit www.fmwcc. Rea’s Information Table and network the Fort Myers Woman’s Community com. with Genealogical Society members. Club. The guest speaker was State For more information, visit www. Representative Heather Fitzenhagen. LCGSFL.org or call Carol at 567-2686. At this year’s tea, guests came not Genealogical only for an afternoon of tea and des- serts by the river, but also to support Society Meeting Lake Kennedy Senior Center the Lighthouse of SWFL, a non-profit he Lee rehabilitation center that helps individuals County Flu Shots Offered with blindness or visual impairment to TGenealogical At Lake Kennedy successfully achieve their desired level of Erleene Sanders and State Representative Society will conduct independence. Heather Fitzenhagen their next meet- emain fabulously healthy by pro- Guests made monetary donations to ing on Thursday, tecting yourself with the flu shot, the Lighthouse of SWFL’s first White November 19 with Ravailable at the Lake Kennedy Cane Fest 3K Run/Walk. They also a presentation Center on Wednesday, October 28 from donated cases of bottled water and non- entitled Jumping 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 2 p.m. perishable snacks. In addition, FMWCC The Pond by guest Be ahead of the game and take the members are donating their time by speaker Donna flu shot with our great community part- volunteering at the event to be held on Moughty. The ner, Publix Pharmacy Manager Tori Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 meeting will be held Donna Moughty Waggoner. After you take the flu shot, as p.m. at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation at Cypress Lakes a thank you for taking the positive step Center in South Fort Myers. Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, to protect your heath, you will receive a The event will teach people to walk 8260 Cypress Lake Drive in Fort Myers. $5 Publix gift certificate. Be sure to bring with the white cane, like those who are Doors open at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Medicare and insurance cards with you. blind use to navigate. meeting held from 10 a.m. to noon. Lake Kennedy Senior Center is lo- The Fort Myers Woman’s Community Before you flyaway to your ancestor’s cated at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard Club was founded in 1927 with the county of origin, you will need to do your in Cape Coral. For more information, objective to meet for mutual improve- homework. Whatever the natonality of call 574-0575. ment, social entertainment, pro- your immigrant ancestor, to effectvely mote better understanding among its search you must begin at home. The members,and advance the civic welfare of most important piece of informaton is the the City of Fort Myers. Attendees at the Pink Tea town or parish where your ancestor was

The ticket to both guided tours also expenses Rookery Bay includes admission to the Rookery Bay Salvation Army Parents are discouraged from bringing Environmental Learning Center on the their children to registration. Offers Guided day of the tour. Tour proceeds support Christmas Cheer Christmas Cheer is a community wide the non-profit Friends of Rookery Bay. effort and is The Salvation Army’s largest Tours Of Estuary Registration is required either online at Registration outreach event each year. nique opportunities to view wildlife www.rookerybay.org or by calling 530- he Salvation Army of Lee, The Christmas Cheer program is while exploring mangrove tunnels 5977. Hendry, and Glades Counties has funded by donations raised during The Uand coastal uplands are available Tcompleted the first day of registra- Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign November through April during guided tion for its annual Christmas Cheer pro- which begins in mid-November. For boat and kayak tours in Rookery Bay. Alzheimer’s gram. By closing time on Day 1, 277 registration information, or to volunteer During the two-hour guided kayak families in need submitted applications to assist with applications or holiday bell tours, guests paddle through the shallow Association Walk for toys and clothing. Hundreds more ringing, call 278-1551. mangrove forest with an experienced are expected throughout this week. guide and naturalist. Tours are Tuesday This Saturday In 2014, The Salvation Army served Lake Kennedy Senior Center through Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. he Alzheimer’s Association Walk 3,683 families and 8,473 children The cost is $59 for the public and $49 to End Alzheimer’s is a movement through Christmas Cheer and more We The People for Friends of Rookery Bay members and Tto reclaim the future for millions. than 20,000 individuals through its total includes a kayak, all equipment and pad- Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Christmas programs. dling instruction. on Saturday, October 24 at Centennial Registration continues this week at the Patriotic Concert Three-hour guided boat tours offer a Park, 2000 W. First Street in Fort Myers. following location: he Sounds of Lake Kennedy more personalized experience, as each Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the The Salvation Army will present their second concert both has a six-passenger maximum walk begins at 10 a.m. Nearly 600 peo- 2400 Edison Avenue Tentitled We The People on Sunday, capacity. Several trips are available, each ple from the Lee County are expected Fort Myers October 25. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with a different theme, and are offered at this year’s walk to raise awareness 334-3745 and the show starts at 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Friday, October 23, 9 a.m. to noon The selected songs are a collection of Tour offerings include Life is a Beach, Participants will complete a two-mile Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. to noon patriotic and uplifting tunes that will be Treasure Island, Essence of an Estuary walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s Applicants must have the following enjoyed by all. Snacks and beverages will and High Points. Sunset to Starlight disease, advocacy opportunities, clini- items to register: be served. The cost is $5 per person. tours are offered on evenings around the cal trial enrollment, and support pro- Adults: photo ID and proof of resi- Pre-registration is required. time of the full moon. All tours provide a grams and services from the Alzheimer’s dency in Lee County (such as lease agree- Lake Kennedy Senior Center is lo- chance to see diverse native wildlife and Association. All are welcome to take part ment or utility bill). cated at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard offer an excellent opportunity for nature in be a tribute ceremony to honor those Children: proof of birth date for each in Cape Coral. For more information, photography. The cost is $89 for the affected by Alzheimer’s disease. child (toys are provided for children 12 call 574-0575. public and $79 for Friends of Rookery For more information, visit http://act. and under). Bay members. alz.org/FortMyers or call 405-7008. Proof of: income and benefits; 16 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Henna tattoos of the breast Pure Florida Raises More Than $5,700 cancer awareness ribbon were offered by Studio 13 Nailtique, During ‘Pure Pink’ Weekend Retreat and Salons by JC assisted Rosie Rosario, daughter of a Pure Florida team member, in completing a hair donation to be given to charity. The M/V Double Sunshine was festively decorated in breast cancer awareness’ signature pink color through a donation from Bal- loon Buccaneers. The event also featured a live auction at the Residence Inn Naples, where Artistic Sci- ence illuminated the building in pink and provided a photo booth for attendees. Guests also enjoyed a dinner theater performance at Broadway Palm Theatre and brunch at The Cider Press Café. The Pure Florida took 61 aboard the M/V Double Sunshine for a sightseeing cruise during its three-day retreat included a Beatrice Cooper of Salons by JC assisted Rosie Rosario recent Pure Pink weekend retreat. two-night stay with complimen- in trimming her hair to donate to charity ure Florida recently brought in more than $5,700 to support breast cancer tary breakfast at the Residence awareness during its first “Pure Pink” event October 9, 10 and 11, exceeding Inn Naples, shuttle transportation provided by Dolphin Tours and discount shopping at Pthe event’s fundraising goal of $5,000. Pure Florida welcomed a group of breast the historic Tin City. cancer patients, survivors and their friends and families on a weekend retreat to benefit “We are overjoyed with the success of the ‘Pure Pink’ event. As I have been directly the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer program. Pure impacted by this diagnosis, I am honored to have the opportunity to support and Florida’s Pure Pink event was inspired by a close friend to the company and colleague, celebrate life with those who have been affected by breast cancer,” said Barb Freder- Barb Frederick, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. ick. “The community came together in a big way, and we are so thankful to all who As part of the Pure Pink weekend, Pure Florida took 61 guests out on the water contributed to this special weekend.” to enjoy a 90-minute dolphin cruise aboard Pure Florida’s M/V Double Sunshine in The M/V Double Sunshine departs from the historic Tin City, located at 1200 Naples. During the cruise, Pure Florida sent a memorial wreath out to sea, a symbolic Fifth Avenue South in Naples. For more information on Pure Florida and its cruises, send-off to honor those who have lost their lives to breast cancer. Complimentary visit www.PureFL.com or call 263-4949.

partments or at ArtFestFortMyers.com. Application deadline for the 2016 exhibit and Art Under 20 Seeking Entries For competition is December 4. ArtFest Fort Myers, Southwest Florida’s premier art festival, takes place on Febru- 2016 High School Art Competition ary 5, 6 and 7 in the Fort Myers River District. The art festival’s mission is to provide the community with an exceptional art experience, nurture the understanding of diverse art forms and support arts in education. Join the experience with 215 artists from across the county and around the world; the largest high school art exhibit and competition in south Florida and free interactive art experiences for children of all ages. For more information about supporting the ArtFest Fort Myers art education outreach program, visit ArtFestFortMyers.com or contact us as 768-3602 or info@ ArtFestFortMyers.com.

Vino’s Picasso Holiday 4 Heroes Fundraiser ino’s Picasso is partnering with Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens on VMatlacha to raise money for our troops. To date, Holiday 4 Heroes has sent 2,608 boxes and raised more than Last year’s Art Under 20 competition and exhibition at ArtFest Fort Myers $36,000. The goal this year is to send 1,000 boxes to our troops in Iraq and Af- ow is the time for high school students to submit their entry form for participa- ghanistan. We will need to raise $15,900 tion in Art Under 20, Southwest Florida’s largest high school art competition. to send those packages. NArt Under 20 is a visual art exhibit and competition open to all Lee County Nearly 100 percent of the proceeds for high school students, who reveal their work at ArtFest Fort Myers as they compete for this event will benefit Holiday 4 Heroes $7,100 in cash awards. to help send troops a care package for Awards are given to the best student artists in six categories: Digital, Drawing, Christmas while wine and munchies have Painting, Photography, 3-D and Mixed Media. been generously donated to you for your ArtFest Fort Myers created this festival weekend exhibit and competition to encour- generosity. Enjoy this paint session in age students in their pursuit of art and to promote community support of art programs Leoma Lovegrove’s beautiful garden on in our schools. Matlacha Island for $60 per seat while we “Each year, hundreds of students exhibit their marvelous artwork in a gallery style create this popular version from her collec- tent to thousands of family members, teachers, friends and 85,000 admiring art festi- tion of famous American flags. val attendees,” said Kristin Woolam, Art Under 20 chairwoman. The Holiday 4 Heroes event will be All Lee County high school students (public, private and home-schooled) are invited held on Sunday, November 1 beginning at to participate in Art Under 20, showcasing artwork created exclusively by them. Entry noon. For more information about attend- ing, call Taylor Joyce at 288-6953. forms and more information are available through all Lee County high school art de- Artwork by Leoma Lovegrove THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 17 South Cape Spooktacular Drink & Treat Trolley Run, Costume Contest he South Cape Spooktacular Drink & Treat Trolley Run and TCostume Contest will be held this Saturday, October 24 from 7 to 11 p.m. Attendees of this event must be at least 21 years old. Participating locations will offer a drink sample and candy to participants as they travel on a fleet of trolleys around the South Cape. Be sure to wear your best costume and get your photo taken at our photo booth in Big John Plaza and have it submitted into a costume contest An opening reception at the Alliance for the Arts awarding a $500 cash prize. Along with the drink specials and costume contest, many of the stops will have Alliance’s 200 Under $200 Exhibit live music and/or other specials for you to enjoy. or its exhibit that opens in No- Wristbands are $10 in advance or vember, the Alliance for the Arts $15 on the day of the event. Tickets Fis asking its member artists to sub- can be purchased online at https:// mit two small works priced at $200 or south-cape-spooktacular.eventbrite. less. This 200 Under $200 exhibit is com. a non-traditional art show. The gallery Participating locations include walls will be filled to the brim, and all Backstreets Sports Bar, 915 SE 47th sales will be “cash-and-carry” meaning Terrace; Cape Coral Brewing Com- purchasers will get to take the piece pany, 829 Miramar Street; Coconuts, with them when they buy it, instead 850 Lafayette Street; Cruiser’s Lounge, 1517 SE 47th Terrace; Dixie Roadhouse, of waiting until the end of the exhibit. 1023 SE 47th Terrace; Monkey Bar & Steakhouse, 1428 Lafayette Street; Paradise The two month long exhibit will evolve Pizza, 842 Lafayette Street; Rack’em Billiards, 1011 SE 47th Terrace; Ralph’s Place as pieces disappear and the remaining of Cape Coral, 1305 Cape Coral Pkwy; Rockade, 1023 SE 47th Terrace; The Dek, pieces are repositioned. 4704 SE 15th Avenue; Tiki Hut @ Dolphin Key Resort, 1502 Miramar Street; and The opening reception is Friday, Tubby’s City Hangout, 4810 Vincennes Street. November 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. It’s The check-in booths open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and will be located in Club Square, open to the public. The exhibit runs and Big John Plaza near John Michaels Jewelry. Attendees may park either in Club continued on page 20 Square or Big John Plaza and then ride the trolleys to all the other locations. 18 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Broadway Palm Presents Rock Musical

Scene from Million Dollar Quartet, now playing at the Broadway Palm

roadway Palm is thrilled to present the national tour of the Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet, playing now through November 21. This internation- Bal, Tony Award-winning musical is inspired by the electrifying true story when four rock ‘n’ roll icons came together as a red-hot band for one unforgettable night! Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the Sun Records store- front studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken prom- ises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including Blue Suede Million Dollar Quartet, playing at the Broadway Palm through November 21 Shoes, That’s All Right, Sixteen Tons, Great Balls Of Fire, I Walk The Line, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Fever, Folsom Prison Blues, Hound Dog and more. Sunday with selected matinees. Ticket prices range from $39 to $62, with group Join Broadway Palm as they rock the house with Million Dollar Quartet, playing discounts available for parties of 20 or more. Tickets are now on sale and can be now through November 21. Performances are Wednesday through Sunday evenings reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stopping by with selected matinees. Beginning October 27, performances are Tuesday through the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

The Calendar Girls Perform At Annual Cops & Joggers 5K

The Calendar Girls with a military veteran

The Calendar Girls at the Cops & Joggers 5K Race n October 10, The Calendar Girls donned their finest patriotic costumes and enthusiastically performed at the 8th annual Cops & Joggers 5K Race to Obenefit the Fort Myers Police Department’d Fallen Officer Memorial Fund. Sponsoring Guide Dogs for veterans since 2006, more information on The Calendar Girls can be found online at www.calendargirlsflorida.com.

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The Calendar Girls with the Fort Myers Fire Department THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 19 That’s when the lawmakers started screaming for hearings and investigations. The Is The Booming Internet Fantasy Sports two big sites immediately banned employees from participating in these paid games. Nevada, the gambling mecca of the country, recently decreed that these sites A Form Of Gambling Or Games Of Skill? involve “wagering on the collective performance of players participating in sporting by Ed Frank events” and must apply for state licenses through the Nevada Gaming Commission. Critics contend the Nevada ruling was to protect the lucrative sports books in the t’s that time of the year where there is a crescendo in pro- casinos. fessional sports with football, baseball, hockey and – in a few The serious, studious players who spend their dollars through these Internet sites Idays – basketball, all in action and all entwined to grab your will tell you they are involved in games of skill. And maybe they are, although there still attention. is an element of gambling. And unless you’ve been living on another planet, you’ve been This is an issue that’s not going to go away. And it’s an issue we will likely hear inundated with countless television ads seeking your participation plenty about in the weeks and months ahead. – and your dollars – in online fantasy sports sites FanDuel and What are your thoughts? DraftKings. Fantasy sports have captured the interest, imagination and participation for millions of sports enthusiasts for decades, but Event To ing or donating non-perishable food or never to the level that has been created by these two Internet clothing, volunteering to serve meals at firms. Challenge Lee County feeding sites, volunteering And lawmakers have quickly launched probes into this unregulated world of daily professional services to provide aid to fantasy sports. Homelessness the homeless, asking your employer or Just in case you don’t understand fantasy sports, in its simplest terms, you select school to host or sponsor a fundraising lineups of athletes to create your own team to compete against other fantasy teams. his November, the Lee County event, or donating funds to a non-profit Internet fantasy sites have flourished under an exemption to a 2006 Federal Homeless Coalition challenges shelter, food pantry or FPL’s Care To Internet gambling law that classified it as a game of skill rather than outright gambling. Tthe community to take the Share program. But is it? Homeless Challenge during Hunger “We are bringing people together for DraftKings and FanDuel attract huge numbers of participants with what many say and Homelessness Awareness Month to what we hope will be a sustained effort of are misleading ads waving banners of success stories about instant millionaires. generate increased community aware- involvement,” said Janet Bartos, execu- One reported study showed, however, that less than two percent of the players won ness for those living on the streets in tive director of the Lee County Homeless more than 91 percent of the payoffs. Lee County. The Lee County Homeless Coalition, “For every person that com- We can debate whether these Internet fantasy sites are gambling or games of skill Challenge serves as an educational mits to advocacy and continued involve- until the next century without a conclusion. But we all know that gambling is a way of program that focuses on developing ment, the prospects for ending the root life and will never be stopped, regardless if they are legal or illegal. personal awareness about the realities of causes of hunger and homelessness are Is church bingo gambling? Are lotteries gambling? And what about that $5 bet you homelessness. improved.” made on the golf course? Get the point? The Lee County Homeless Coalition One activity, Walk a Mile in their More to the issue, however, we must be assured that DraftKings, FanDuel and other will sponsor several events during Hunger Shoes, will take place on Saturday, Internet fantasy sites are being run honestly. and Homelessness Awareness Month November 14 from 10 a.m. until 8 They came into question recently when it was disclosed that an analyst for to promote awareness in the com- p.m. During this event, participants will DraftKings had published an article revealing a pregame listing of National Football munity and to encourage support for become familiar with the social services League players with their ownership percentages – the players selected the most on homeless assistance service providers. network and methods of everyday survival fantasy teams. Recommendations from the Lee County continued on page 21 The next week, that analyst won $350,000 on FanDuel, the competing site. Homeless Coalition include collect-

expenses for the players. For many of the players, the tournament represents their Culligan City Of Palms Classic first opportunity to travel outside their own city. More than 530 Culligan City of Palms players have advanced to NCAA Division Reveals 2015 Tournament Lineup I competition, with more than 60 advancing to play professionally in the NBA. nother star-studded event is on tap Hundreds of coaches and scouts at every level use this venue for recruiting. foIt’s time to get in the holiday For more information and to sign up for the eNewsletter, visit cityofpalmsclassic. Aspirit and here in Southwest Florida com. that means it’s time to order tickets for the 43rd annual Culligan City of Palms Classic, which went on sale last week. fracture or dissolve oil bearing rock to The organizers also announced another Fracking Summit increase production. These operations star-studded lineup of teams and players he Conservancy of Southwest include hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) that will descend upon the Bishop Verot Florida, Natural Resource Defense and acid stimulation. The “fracking” Catholic High School gymnasium in TCouncil, Earthjustice, Center for boom in other parts of the country has Fort Myers from December 18 to 23 for Biological Diversity and Earthworks led to documented cases of environmen- the best high school tournament in the will present the 2015 Florida Fracking tal degradation and a growing concern nation. Summit to promote public awareness for public health. Elite teams from across the country regarding extreme oil extraction in Improved extraction and refining tech- will come together in the beautiful 2,300- Florida. The Summit will be held on nologies have led to a renewed interest in seat gymnasium at Bishop Verot to take Tuesday and Wednesday, October 27 Florida oil. Oil companies are now seek- part in the six-day tournament, including: and 28 at the Holiday Inn Fort Myers ing to explore for oil over thousands of Montverde Academy (Florida), the consen- Airport-Town Center. For more infor- acres of public and private lands, includ- sus national champion from 2015; Wheeler mation to register, visit www.flfracking- ing portions of the Everglades. Currently, (Marietta, Georgia), the 2014 City of Palms and 2015 Class 6A Georgia state cham- summit.org. extreme extraction techniques are unstud- pion; and Norland (Miami), the 2015 Class 6A Florida state champion. Expert speakers will address the ied in Florida, virtually unregulated, and Top players expected to take part in this year’s classic include ESPN #2 player potential effects of extreme extraction often used in complete secrecy. in the Class of 2016 Jayson Tatum (Chaminade, St. Louis, Missouri), ESPN #22 techniques on air, land, water and human With oil exploration proposed for over player in the Class of 2016 Udoka Azubuike (Potter’s House Christian, Jacksonville) health. The participants will also discuss 170,000 acres of the Everglades, it is and ESPN #3 player in the Class of 2017 Michael Porter (Father Tolton, Columbia, current federal and state laws, local important to understand the process of Missouri). government actions around the nation, hydraulic fracturing and acid stimulation, Culligan returns for its third year as Title Sponsor, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car is and the future of extreme extraction in current federal and state regulations, and Presenting Sponsor for the second year. Florida. what we can do to safeguard our environ- For more information, including a complete lineup of the teams scheduled to play The oil and gas industry is now using ment and public health from oil drilling. in this year’s tournament and to purchase tickets, go to www.cityofpalmsclassic.com. extreme oil extraction techniques in For information about the Conservancy No fees are collected from players and teams, and Classic Basketball Inc., a 501(c)3 Florida involving the injection of chemi- of Southwest Florida, call 262-0304 or not-for-profit corporation that acts as a foundation for the tournament, covers all cals and large amounts of freshwater to visit www.conservancy.org. 20 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Williams Selyem Winery Named Signature Vintner Of Wine & Food Fest WFL Children’s Charities, Inc. has named Williams Selyem as Sthe Honored Signature Vintner of the 2016 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, an annual signature fundrais- ing event to benefit Southwest Florida children. Winemaker Jeff Mangahas will rep- resent the winery during the upcoming Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest events including the Signature Vintner Dinner in December, a Chef Vintner Dinner on Friday, February 26 and The Grand Tasting and Live Auction on Sat- urday, February 27 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. “As honored signature vintner, Wil- liams Selyem Winery plays an integral role in making this event a success and The California-based Williams Selyem, the Honored Signature Vintner of the 2016 in changing lives of children in South- Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, is home to the Williams Selyem Winery, which offers west Florida,” said Andie Vogt, co-chair tours and tastings of its exquisite selection of vintages of the 2016 Southwest Florida Wine took him to New York City, Mangahas discovered another facet to his fascination with & Food Fest. “Williams Selyem Winery Jeff Mangahas of Williams Selyem will wine through the art of pairing it with fresh and passionately prepared cuisine. During offers a sublime collection of distinctive introduce the Southwest Florida community this time, Mangahas also visited the wine regions of France, where his scientific roots, wines, and we know that our guests to a unique selection of wines during the desire to understand the process and ongoing curiosity to discover what made wine and fellow wine enthusiasts will love this 2016 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest taste a certain way, ran wild. He traveled the French countryside of Burgundy and selection.” Bordeaux, sampling and discovering how place and climate can create subtle variations Head winemaker of Willams Selyem Winery, Mangahas offers a unique perspec- in the flavor and complexity of a bottle of wine. He has since cultivated his expertise tive into the development of fine wines. A native of Washington, Mangahas graduated through his work at Artesa Vineyards, Dutton-Goldfield Winery and Hartford Family from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Winery before joining Williams Selyem. Biology. Upon launching his career as a research scientist in Seattle, Mangahas ex- For more information, visit www.swflwinefest.org. plored the deep, tannic vintages of Washington’s varied wine regions. When his career

Tanger Outlets Center is located at 20350 Summerlin Road in South Fort Myers. Chamber Business Expo And Job Fair Chamber members can be either an exhibitor for $100 or a sponsor/exhibitor for $150. Non-profit members can be an exhibitor for free and non-member non-profits can exhibit for $50. For profit companies must be a chamber member in order to participate. For information on joining the chamber, call 454-7500 or email rhonda@ fmbchamber.com. Non-profits can participate in the chili cook-off for an additional $50. Confirmed sponsors and participants this year are The News Press, Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, CFS Roofing Services, Bayfront Bistro, Fish-Tale Marina, Santini Marina Plaza, Molly Maid of Fort Myers, Salty Sam’s Waterfront Adventures, Fort Myers Beach Observer, Walmart, Patriot Lending, Krusty Pete’s, Master Bolt Development, Gavin’s Ace Hardware, Island Sand Paper, Century 21 Tripower Re- alty, Sunshine Window Fashions, SWFL Masonic Charities, Bennett Chiropractic and Wellness Center, FGCU’s Small Business Development Center, Kiwanis of Fort Myers Gateway to the Islands, Seminole Casino and Florida Helps Foundation. For more information or an application, visit www.FortMyersBeachBusinessExpo. com.

From page 17 entry fee will be charged for two entries for the 200 Under $200 exhibit. Artists Exhibit may submit one wreath for the Recycled through January 2. Artist Lisa Friedus Holiday Wreath Roundup with no entry will be featured in the Member Gallery in fee. Individual artist memberships are $55 November. Joanne Marley will be in the and good for one year. Family member- Member Gallery in December. ships are $80. You can learn more or be- Throughout the 200 Under $200 come a member online at www.ArtInLee. Exhibit the Alliance Theatre Lobby will org or by calling 939-2787. Jena and Justin Powell representing Blue Ash Media feature holiday wreaths made with recy- The Alliance for the Arts is located at cled items. The Recycled Holiday Wreath 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south ind a job or see what the Fort Myers Beach area business community has to offer Roundup is open to all current Alliance of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. at the 2015 Fort Myers Beach Chamber Business Expo and Job Fair. This event members. Drop off for both the 200 Fwill take place at Tanger Outlets Center on Saturday, October 24 from 11 a.m. Under $200 exhibit and the Recycled to 2 p.m. Upwards of 30 area businesses are expected to be exhibiting at the Expo Holiday Wreath Roundup is Monday, offering deals and incentives to attendees. In addition, be sure to bring your resume as November 2 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. some of the exhibitors will be hiring additional employees. Entrance to the Business Artists may become a member or renew Send your Expo is free of charge for visitors. their membership in order to participate There will also be door prizes provided by exhibitors as well as two grand prizes. in the exhibits. editorial copy to: The theme for the Business Expo is Halloween, so please feel free to dress up. Free Current Alliance members are asked to [email protected] candy will be provided to children attending. Other children’s activities like face paint- drop off their artworks on Monday, No- ing and balloon twisting will be available. vember 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $10 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 21 out to be emotionally painful and socially You maybe pushing your daughter a David LaRosa will also be there to share School Smart paralyzing. Giving your daughter the skills bit outside her comfort zone so go slowly, the current happening at the school.” by Shelley M. she will need to negotiate her social life is and be consistent in practicing these Cost to attend is $10 per person, Greggs, NCSP so very important for her success. skills. With good preparation I think both which covers the fried mullet, cheese I would like to suggest that you form a of you will be very pleased when the grits and hushpuppies, and attendees are ear group with the parents of your daughter’s party is over. requested to bring a potluck dish to share. Shelley, classmates who also want to attend this Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty Buy your tickets ahead of time by email- D My high party and work together to help them at Florida SouthWestern State Col- ing [email protected], or purchase school daughter has learn how to socialize appropriately. lege, where she teaches psychology tickets at the door. an intellectual devel- Role-playing is a great way to learn the and education courses. She is also a Join fellow Fort Myers High School opmental disability. social skills one would need for a party. nationally certified school psychologist Alumni for a day of good food and fel- She is in special You may also want to enlist their teacher and consultant for School Consultation lowship. For more information, call 357- classes, works very for advice or suggestions on the most Services, a private educational consult- 6837 or email [email protected]. hard at school and important skills to address. ing company. Questions for publication loves it. Her school You will want to cover topics such as may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. will be having a Sadie Hawkins Party in how to say hello, make eye contact, and com. Not all questions submitted can Gisburne On late November and she desperately wants participate in a back and forth conversa- be addressed through this publication. to participate. She has a few friends in tion. These of course are skills that the CMU Golf Team her special education class who also want children have worked on throughout their to attend. I want her to go and have schooling but you may need to demon- Fort Myers High amie Gisburne, a junior communica- a good time, but I know that I need to strate how they should be applied in a tions and computer sciences major prepare her for this type of social event. social setting. New skills might include Alumni Fish Fry Jfrom Fort Myers, was named a mem- What kinds of things should I do to help learning how to ask someone to – or ac- ber of the golf team at Central Methodist her learn how to feel more comfortable cept an invitation to dance, learning how ort Myers High School will host University in Fayette, Missouri. at this party? to touch someone appropriately when the annual Fort Myers High School Katie V., Port Charlotte, Florida dancing, and saying thank you when FAlumni Fish Fry at the school on Katie, the dance is over. These are not unique Saturday, October 24. The event will be- Clinton Your daughter has clearly demon- behaviors but you will have to help your gin with an 11 a.m. welcome, with lunch strated here that she is more similar to daughter generalize them to the party served at noon. Graduates her teen peers than different with her setting. If the party is not being help in a “There will be alumni from over the years at the fish fry, as far back as the arshall Clinton, a resident of Fort desire to attend this social event. All teens familiar setting I would suggest that you Myers, was among Southeast Mis- (and all people) have the need to belong, visit the venue ahead of time so she can graduating class of 1936,” said Stefanie Ink-Edwards, Alumni Fish Fry coordinator. Msouri State University’s summer connect and grow. Attending high school feel comfortable there. “This gathering has become a family tra- 2015 graduates. Clinton graduated cum events are part of the rites of passage Of course, the right clothing for high laude with a bachelor of science degree in that transition teens to adulthood. As school events is paramount. Perhaps you dition. Seeing older generations of alumni having the opportunity to connect with Business Administration, with a major in adults, we want our children to progress could organize a shopping trip with a marketing: sales management option. into their social lives with a minimum couple of other students who could help today’s alumni is so inspiring. Principal of angst. While high school events and out with clothing choices. The school parties are frequently mythologized by the counselor might be able to suggest some media with ideas of romance and popu- fashion mavens who would enjoy going member of society I believe it is of utmost larity however these events can also turn shopping and helping out. Golf Tournament importance to help raise awareness for any type of disease or disorder,” said Dr. Breaks Record Verwest. “At the end of the day, every he annual LCEC/United Way little bit counts.” The mission of the walkathon and Golf Tournament broke its record Oasis Charter School, Luau Of Life UMDF is to promote research, education, Tthis year, raising $51,000 for the treatment and cure of the mitochon- Partner To Beat Childhood Cancer United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and drial disorders and to provide support to Okeechobee Counties. The tournament individuals and families affected by this or the second year in a row, Cape Coral’s Oasis Charter Elementary School has was held on October 3 at the Pelican disease. The effects of the disease vary: once again signed on in support of the Luau of Life event, a fundraising effort Preserve golf course in Fort Myers. Con- some suffer total debilitation where as Fby parents of pediatric cancer patients to benefit Barbara’s Friends – Golisano gratulations to first place winners Zane others lose the ability to see and hear. It Children’s Hospital Cancer Fund – and Children’s Oncology Group, the world leader Taylor, Rodney Jamison, Jason Holley can be linked to Parkinson’s, diabetes and in pediatric cancer research. and Dan O’Brien with Southeast Power. some cancers. “Last year’s inaugural gala raised over $30,000, which is absolutely amazing to LCEC wishes to thank all those who sup- For more information, visit www. me,” said Luau of Life chairperson, 14-year-old leukemia survivor Chansen Savakinus. ported this tournament through sponsor- DrVerwest.com or call 482-2722. “We couldn’t have done it without the partnership with Oasis Charter Elementary ships, participation or volunteering. School so I am really excited that they are back.” For more information on LCEC’s From page 19 The school will raise money for this cause using tee shirt sales and a penny com- United Way Golf Tournament, visit www. petition among the classes. Oasis Charter School system has several children who are lcec.net/golf.html. Challenge cancer survivors including Chansen, who one year ago finished treatment for a second time, suffering six fractures to his spine, a blood clot, stroke, plus losing three friends for those who live on the streets. This to cancer. Chansen is all for making a difference and helping in such a way so that Walkathon challenge will provide participants with an other children do not have to go through what he did just to survive. Pediatric cancer experience that has the power to effect change. hits this school system close to its core and it is only natural for the two groups to r. Tim Verwest, DMD, of Pedi- atric Dentistry of Fort Myers will The Lee County Homeless Coalition combine efforts to make a difference. is a non-profit organization comprised of Barbara’s Friends provides lifesaving medical equipment and specially-trained Dsponsor the United Mitochondrial community and faith-based service provid- physicians, nurses and clinicians needed to help young patients from across Southwest Disease Foundation’s Energy for Life Walkathon. The walkathon will be held ers, local businesses, people who are Florida win their battles with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders. All children currently experiencing or who have expe- receive services regardless of their families’ ability to pay for care. The Pediatric He- Saturday, November 14. UMDF will be reaching out to the community to bring rienced homelessness, and other advo- matology/Oncology Center at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, sup- awareness to mitochondrial diseases and cates committed to ending homelessness. ported by Barbara’s Friends, is the only facility of its kind here in Southwest Florida. disorders. The Coalition’s mission is to advocate, Make plans now to attend the Luau of Life Gala on Saturday, March 19 at the The Southwest Florida Group of the educate and promote awareness of issues Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in historic downtown Fort Myers. The event will UMDF will be hosting the Inaugural En- and obstacles facing homeless individu- serve as a fundraiser and celebration for the hard work and fundraising efforts of Oasis ergy for Life Walkathon. This event will als in Lee County through community Charter Elementary School and scores of other donors, sponsors and businesses who be held at 8:30 a.m. on November 14 at collaboration, planning and implementing are stepping forward to support lifesaving pediatric cancer care right here in our com- the Estero Recreation Center, located at solutions. munity. 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. in Estero. To help or learn more, contact Janet You can help, too. Donations and sponsorship commitments to help kids beat can- Funds raised help bring awareness for Bartos, executive director of the Lee cer can be made by visiting www.luauoflife.com. For more information, contact Sally those fighting mitochondrial diseases in County Homeless Coalition, at 322-6600 Wilson with Lee Memorial Health System Foundation at 343-6057 or Sally.Wilson@ our area. or visit www.leehomeless.org. LeeMemorial.org. “Not only as a parent, but as a 22 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 Financial Focus until you’re 55 before you start saving provided the money is used only for Company representatives from a wide seriously for retirement. If you put that qualified higher education expenses. range of industries will be in attendance, When Investing, same $3,000 per year in that same IRA, (Withdrawals for other purposes will be including A&E Factory Service, All Ser- earning that same hypothetical 7 percent taxed and may be subject to an additional vice Electric of Fort Myers, Bridgestone Put Time On return, you’d only end up with slightly penalty.) Retail Operations, Bruno Air Condition- more than $44,000 after 10 years, when You can also use time as a signal to ing, Caliber Collision, CareerSource, E-1 Your Side you reach 65. And to accumulate the adjust your investment strategy. If you’re Machine, Exelon Corporation, Health by Jennifer Basey $640,000 you would have gotten after going to retire in, say, two or three Force, Kelly Services, Lee County Clerk 40 years by contributing just $3,000 years, you might want to shift some – but of Courts, Lee Memorial Health System, ow that we’re per year, you would have had to put in certainly not all – of your assets from LeeSar, LegalShield, Lowe’s Home Im- well into about $43,500 per year for the 10 years growth-oriented investments to income- provement, Sears, Seminole Gaming and Nautumn, the between ages 55 and 65. producing ones. As you know, the Casino, Shell Point Retirement Commu- days are getting Clearly, it’s a lot easier to come up market will always fluctuate, so you don’t nity and SunStream Hotels and Resorts. noticeably shorter. with $3,000 per year than $43,500. So, want to be in a position where, once you One of the participating companies, The change in to accumulate the resources you need for retire, you need to start taking significant Exelon Corporation, will be traveling from seasons reminds us a comfortable retirement, you’ll help your withdrawals (i.e., selling investments) Baltimore, Maryland specifically to meet that time is passing cause greatly by saving and investing as when the market is down. Remember the students in Fort Myers Technical College’s – and it’s important early in your working life as possible – time-honored rule of investing: “Buy low, Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspec- to use that time and then continue to save and invest right sell high.” tion and Repair program. wisely. When used up to, and even during, your retirement When you invest, make the best pos- “The purpose of this event is to con- well, in fact, time can be your greatest gift years. sible use of time – remember, it’s the one nect employers with potential employ- in many walks of life – and that’s certainly The ability to potentially grow your asset that can’t be replenished. ees – our students,” said Michele Witlin, true when you invest. portfolio sizably is the key benefit of Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor career specialist at Fort Myers Techni- To illustrate the importance of time, using time when you invest, but it’s not in Fort Myers. She can be reached at cal College. “We are looking forward let’s look at a scenario. Suppose you the only benefit. You can also use time [email protected]. to exposing our students to the many start saving for retirement when you are as a target, or a way to frame a specific employment opportunities available to 25. If you invest $3,000 per year in a investment goal. them, both locally in Southwest Florida tax-deferred vehicle, such as a traditional For example, suppose you have an Career Fair and nationally.” IRA, and you hypothetically earn a 7 8-year-old child whom you want to send Set up will begin at 10 a.m. and the percent annual return, you will have ac- to college in 10 years. When that day ort Myers Technical College will fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to cumulated more than $640,000 after 40 arrives, wouldn’t it be nice to know that offer students and employers the 1:30 p.m. Lunch is available for $8 per years, when you reach 65 and are ready you’ve been saving money for a decade? Fopportunity to network during person with advanced registration. For to retire. (Keep in mind that you will be One popular college savings vehicle is a the Fall 2015 Career Fair – Exploring more information, contact Fort Myers taxed on withdrawals.) 529 plan, which has high contribution Employment Opportunities, to be held on Technical College’s Career Services De- Now, though, suppose you wait limits and allows tax-free withdrawals, Friday, October 30 from 10:30 a.m. to partment by calling 334-4544 ext. 327. 1:30 p.m. at the Campus Courtyard. The Fort Myers Technical College is career fair will provide local and national located at 3800 Michigan Avenue in Fort businesses with a premier opportunity to Myers. For more information, visit www. AHCA Secretary Visits Cypress Cove recruit leading candidates in all fields. FortMyersTech.edu.

Doctor and Dietitian not only by the shapes of the bones, but also by ligaments. Although skeletal struc- The Amazing ture is important to arch support, without the ligaments, the arches would collapse. Arches Of A very important ligament is the spring ligament. It attaches to the calcaneus and The Foot navicular bones, allowing this ligament to function like a tie beam in an arch. It turns out that the ligaments are the most important soft tissue supports for the foot and the arches. One study to de- termine the role of muscle activity in arch support found that men standing on one Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida Health Services Director David Gray and Cypress Cove foot could support loads of 200 pounds Executive Director Michele Wasserlauf are shown with Agency for Health Care Administra- without any evidence of muscular activity. tion (AHCA) Secretary Elizabeth Dudek and Deputy Secretary for Health Quality Assurance These findings suggest that the ligaments Molly McKinstry. Secretary Dudek and Deputy Secretary McKinstry toured the continuing provide the primary mechanism of arch care retirement community campus this week and viewed several new expansion and support and that muscle activity provides renovation projects currently under way at Cypress Cove support only when loads become exces- photo supplied by Cypress Cove sive. When foot fatigue or pain is expe- lorida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Secretary Elizabeth Dudek by Ross Hauser, MD and Marion Hauser, MS, RD rienced on the bottom of the foot, it is toured the campus of Cypress Cove at HealthPark this past week, along with her typically because ligaments are weakened. Deputy Secretary for Health Quality Assurance, Molly McKinstry. The 48-acre F he foot requires a high degree of When other conservative measures fail continuing care retirement community in South Fort Myers is in the midst of several stability as well as flexibility, and to relieve foot pain, it is our experience major renovation and new construction projects. Twith these high demands, injuries that regenerative prolotherapy treatments may arise. To understand why injuries oc- effectively stimulate repair of these liga- Real Estate Expert cur in the foot, it is important to consider ments, aiding in their ability to support the amazing arches of the foot. the arch pain-free. SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, The arches of the foot are formed by This information is not intended the bones, ligaments and tendons of the to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- Sanibel & Captiva Islands foot and are essential for the two main tion. Caring Medical and Rehabilita- is All About Home functions of the foot: movement and tion Services has two locations: one Cathie Lewis, Realtor weight bearing. In order to fully support in Oak Park, Illinois, and one in Fort any weight, the bones of the foot need Myers. It was established in 1991 by I will Sincerely work for You to form an arch. In fact, they form three Ross Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, Phone: 239-745-7367 arches with interlocking joint surfaces that MS, RD. They can be reached at info@ form a wedge to provide support. caringmedical.com. [email protected] The arches of the foot are maintained THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 23 deaRPharmacist first, the facts: ies, researchers proved that beneficial Fact: Ninety-nine percent of calcium in probiotic strains (Lactobacillus reuteri Lee Memorial How Probiotics our body is found in our bones and teeth. and Bifidobacterium longum) actually Fact: One percent of calcium is mitigated menopause-induced bone loss. Adds New Board Improve Bone involved in blood vessel and muscle Gut bacteria “talk” to the bone bone cells contractions and relaxation, electrolyte whose task is to remodel bone tissue. Members, Officers Strength function, and other metabolic functions. These bacteria dictate the rate of remod- he new members of the boards of by Suzy Cohen, RPh When we don’t have enough calcium, we eling. The more friendly flora you have, directors and officers of the auxilia- may experience muscle cramps, hyper- the faster your bone remodels. Tries of Lee Memorial Health System ear Readers tension, insomnia, dental caries and bone That’s not all. Your microbiome and were installed recently at a luncheon held Did you deterioration. intestinal hormones improve the absorp- at Edison Restaurant. Dhear the Fact: Women are at high risk for tion of calcium and other nutrients you Many auxiliary members were on hand report a few weeks osteopenia (early stages of osteoporo- need for a healthy skeleton. It’s about ab- as well as members of the Lee Memorial ago on Good Morn- sis) and osteoporosis because of our sorbing your calcium, not just dumping a Health System board of directors and ing America or Fox small frame, post-menopausal declines lot into yourself. You have to absorb it or System senior leadership. In addition to News? The British in estrogen and progesterone, and less it just goes through you. I take from this honoring retiring board members, the Medical Journal muscle mass. It is estimated that half of that high-quality probiotics are the next auxiliary members learned first-hand of (BMJ) announced women over the age of 50 experience frontier to reduce risk for hip fractures the benefits of their efforts on behalf of the results of a an osteoporosis related bone fracture in and falls. I bet that’s weird to you. After the health system. major study making their lifetime. As for calcium, I don’t love all, we don’t associate the gut with bones, The three LMHS auxiliaries – Cape headline news. The headline news was supplementation, so I recommend you right? Most people thing of probiotics for Coral Hospital Auxiliary, Gulf Coast Med- “Dietary calcium intake is not associated eat a calcium-rich diet. constipation, so this is really new think- ical Center Auxiliary and Lee Memorial with risk of fracture, and there is no clini- Now the new research. Your intesti- ing. Auxiliary – together have donated over cal trial evidence that increasing calcium nal health plays a very large role in your I bet most of us take intestinal health $1.5 million for scholarships, projects, intake from dietary sources prevents bone health. We already know that if we for granted until reflux or food poisoning programs and technology to benefit our fractures.” Calcium supplementation is a don’t have adequate stomach acid (like, hits us. The reality is routine ingestion of patients, their families and the Southwest multi-billion dollar industry. we take proton pump inhibitors or Tums) gluten, antibiotics, foods contaminated Florida Community during the 2014-15 Whether or not calcium helps prevent that calcium suddenly fails to get absorbed with glyphosate, GMO foods and medica- business year. bone fractures and the onset and progres- well. It requires some acid. Acid blockers tions increase our risk for osteoporosis by Elected to serve the auxiliaries for the sion of osteoporosis is a hotly debated are “drug muggers” of calcium and other damaging the gut flora. I think that BMJ coming year are: topic. So today, I want to defend calcium, minerals. headline really did people a disservice Cape Coral Hospital and also tell you about new research that There’s actually a gut flora-bone because calcium is important for bones. Jim Eberz, President could help you build better bones. But signaling ‘pathway’ and in animal stud- Apparently, so are probiotics. Carol Anderson, President Elect This information is not intended Lynne Benson, Vice President – Mem- to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- bership Dear Leslie W., tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The Jocelyne Pickel, Vice President – Fun- Mom And Me I am fed up also. I get so tired of their 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered draising laundry list of options, and what I want pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. Arlene Tompkins, Recording Secretary usually falls between the tracks of their SuzyCohen.com. continued on page 24 offerings. What annoys me even more is when I finally get to the right office, then I hear, “I am sorry I am out of my office, please leave your name, etc.” I often wonder if they are just down the hall at the water cooler, having coffee or is this a deliberate technique to screen calls and just ignore the ones they do not think important. We older people are maybe just living DOCTORS EYECARE CENTERS beyond our time. So many younger peo- by Lizzie and Pryce ple seem to think that we do nothing and Robert G. LeSage, OD • Timothy E. Underhill, OD izzie and Pryce answer your ques- have the time to just sit around and wait tions and give advice about aging for their calls. Unfortunately, if you go to Professional Eye Care For Over 20 years Lconcerns from a two-generational another broker his telephone technique perspective. A mother and daughter team, will probably be exactly the same. Lizzie is a retired RN and health educator, I hear this complaint very frequently and Pryce is a licensed psychotherapist from young and old but it only seems to in private practice who specializes in the get worse with every passing day. Best of care of elders and people with chronic luck. illnesses. Lizzie Dear Mom & Me, Dear Leslie W., I am fed up with the telephone systems Do not confuse new technology with that businesses and most professional poor customer service, and poor customer offices use. When I call, I want to speak to service with the younger generations. I some one to purchase something or make am sure that before phone mail and voice an appointment. Almost without fail, I get mail routing technology, poor customer the runaround and finally have to leave a service existed. Poor customer service in message on their voice mail. the past was probably one of the reasons Yesterday, I called my stockbroker and new technology was created. his message said, “Your message is impor- I agree with you, listening to long lists tant to me and I will call you back at my of phone selections because “our options convenience.” How about my conve- have changed” is annoying. I believe nience? I am the one spending my money improper use of voice mail is the cur- and when I call, I want to speak at my rent century’s example of poor customer convenience, and that is right now. service. I wonder, are these people in business Pryce to help me, give me service, or am I really Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is calling to help them? What has happened [email protected]. to service, or is that another old fash- 239-482-0355 ioned, outdated idea? Leslie W. 5995 South Pointe Blvd, #111 • Fort Myers 24 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 American Heart Association To Vino’s Picasso To Hold Fundraiser Host National Eating Healthy Day For Special Equestrians he American Heart Association’s Southwest Florida Division invites individu- ino’s Picasso is hosting Special Equestrians for a fantastic fundraiser on als, organizations and companies throughout Lee and Collier counties to join Tuesday, November 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Special Equestrians is an all volun- Tin National Eating Healthy Day on Wednesday, November 4. Vteer, self-administered organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding National Eating Healthy Day is a campaign to encourage people to eat healthy, get classes and equine assisted activities to individuals with physical and mental dis- active and kick-off a healthy lifestyle. Through its National Eating Healthy Day Toolkit, abilities from Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. Their riders range in age the American Heart Association provides individuals, schools, community organiza- from 4 to 75 years of age. Their organization was established in 1987 and will be tions and workplaces the resources to raise awareness about the importance of good celebrating their 28th year of service to the community in 2015. nutrition while providing the tools to change their lives. Help make this fundraiser a success as you spend a night out to paint, enjoy some An extension of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Workplace program, vino and appetizers. For $36, guests will have a fabulous two-hour paint session, all National Eating Healthy Day’s Toolkit provides: materials included, and a chance to win great raffle prizes. • How To guides for workplaces, community organizations, schools and individuals To donate to Special Equestians, contact 226-1221 or [email protected], • Getting to Know Fruits and Vegetables or visit www.specialequestrians.net. • Holiday Healthy Eating Guide • Graphics, posters, flyers, banner graphics • Lunch n’ Learn PowerPoint presentation Cash For Halloween Candy Program • Four Weeks of Daily Healthy Eating Tips • Articles on healthy eating and more ediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers’ Dr. Tim Verwest, DMD, is offering an oppor- “For those who’ve participated in our September ‘Life is Why Family Health tunity to children 13 years or under to trade in their Halloween candy for Challenge,’ our Fit-Friendly companies and those active in local Healthy Lee efforts, Pcash. The buyback program is to encourage children to get rid of their excess National Eating Healthy Day is another way to continue their healthy lifestyle efforts,” candy. The pediatric dentist is offering $2 per pound from November 2 to 6. explained Cindy Brown, vice president of Patient Care Services at HealthPark Medical “We want kids to have fun on Halloween, but also give them an option to do some- Center and board chairwoman of the American Heart Association local Chairman’s thing with all that sugar,” said Dr. Verwest, who will donate the candy collected to U.S. Board. “It’s also a great way share the importance of healthy ‘food as fuel’ as corner- troops overseas as part of the Operation Gratitude care packages. stone in a balanced lifestyle with those we care about.” Parents must have their child present with them to be eligible. There is no limit As part of local activities, Lee Memorial Health System will be hosting their second on the amount of candy that can be turned in. The candy buyback address is 8016 annual Vegetarian Chef Cook-Off the week of October 19. Each hospital will sponsor Summerlin Lakes Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907. For more information, visit www.ver- a chef to participate and for four days the team will travel to a different hospital pro- west.com and click on cash for my candy. moting a vegetarian dish with guests voting on their favorite recipe. The top two will compete on November 4th, National Eating Healthy Day, for the title of Vegetarian From page 5 Chef Champion 2015. This will take place amid the Healthy Lee Million Mile Movement, the 90-day challenge to the residents of Lee County to move 1,000,000 Shooting At ZombiCon miles between October 1 and December 29. Individuals can join the challenge at everyone pulling in the same direction, we will solve this problem. http://healthylee.com/million-mile-movement/. Moreover, I want to thank City Manager Saeed Kazemi, Chief Eads, FMPD and My Heart. My Life. Sponsors include Lee Memorial Health System and Arthrex. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Sherriff Scott for their teamwork, together with other For more information on National Eating Healthy Day, to get involved with local activi- law enforcement agencies who remain steadfast and engaged to solve this random ties, or to learn more about the Fit-Friendly Workplace campaign, call 495-4900, or violence. Over the past several weeks, numerous arrest have been made and violent visit www.heart.org. criminals with long felony histories have been booked and jailed.

• Caesar, a 4.5-year-old Shar-Pei From page 23 Jim Andrews, President Elect Humane Society mix, is a sweet and loving boy who is Jean Perkins, Vice President – currently our longest resident at GCHS. Board Members Fundraising Training Program Caesar would do well with someone who Jack Hess, Treasurer Dan Gillenwater, Vice President – Lee is home often for comfort and would do Carl Greenman, Recorder Memorial Hospital Graduates well with a canine sibling. He is smart, Gulf Coast Medical Center Ketki Shah, Vice President – he Gulf Coast Humane Society learns incredibly quickly and is always Denise Kerton, President HealthPark Medical Center announced that the next gradu- eager to please. Belinda Honnen, 1st Vice President Bob Lotz, Vice President – Golisano Tating class from the Second • Trixie, a 3.5-year-old Plott hound mix Louise McDonald, M.D., 2nd Vice Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Chance Pals with the Charlotte County has exceled during every obedience skill in President Sandy Heise, Vice President – Department of Corrections Work Camp the program. She is affectionate, proud of Mary Callaway, Treasurer Membership will be held on October 27. her skills and prefers larger dogs. Robert (Chip) Dykstra, Secretary Nancy Sammons, Secretary The Second Chance Pals program • Winkie, a 4.5-year-old terrier mix Lee Memorial Auxiliary Ron Currie, Treasurer places homeless shelter dogs in an has an incredible story of perseverance. Phil Fortin, President For more information, visit www. obedience-training program with carefully He was found at the end of the road leememorial.org. selected inmates. The dog training pro- missing one eye and recently blind in the grams teach inmates how to obedience other. He had debilitating separation anxi- have adoptable dogs available to meet train dogs, using the Canine Life and ety. It was feared he would not be able to Yappy Hour potential new families. T-shirts will be Social Skills (CLASS) program, during an overcome his anxiety, but through love available for sale and attendees can meet intensive 8- to 16-week course. and patience he has come far. He has Halloween Fun and visit with GCHS adoptable dogs look- “This program promotes positive train- learned so many amazing skills through ing for their forever home. the Second Chance Pals program. His he Gulf Coast Humane Society ing and gives the dogs real life skills to (GCHS) will be having Halloween Come and enjoy the evening as a become an amazing family member when obedience training is so advanced he is selection of vendors will be set up to used to teach some of the new handlers Tfun at their monthly Yappy Hour. adopted,” said Kelly Legarreta, certified All dogs and their handlers are invited to promote their businesses and Fathoms CLASS evaluator and instructor. how to work with other dogs. His blind- Restaurant and Bar, with The French ness is complete but he navigates very join in on the fun on Saturday, October Upon graduation, the dogs are highly 31 at a special time of 4 to 6 p.m. The Press Café will provide beer, wine during adoptable and possess obedience skills easily, and adapts well to new surround- the event. Proceeds from beverage and ings. Winkie would be amazing as a com- event will be held at Cape Harbour, such as how to heel, sit, recall and stay. located at 5785 Cape Harbour Drive in T-shirt sales will benefit GCHS. They are also house trained, leash trained panion for someone who is home a lot or For more information about the events would like a personal therapy dog. Cape Coral. as well as responsive to voice com- Bring out your furry friend in their with the Gulf Coast Humane Society, call mands and hand signals. Some dogs in The Gulf Coast Humane Society is 332-0364 or visit www.gulfcoasthumane- located at 2010 Arcadia Street in Fort best Halloween costumes to enter for a the Second Chance Pals program move chance to win a special prize. GCHS will society.org. on to receive more training to become Myers. To reach Gulf Coast Humane therapy dogs. Society or to learn how to adopt a Among the graduating class are the Second Chance Pals Program dog, call following adoptable pets: 332-0364 or email: Info@gulfcoasthu- Read us online at IslandSunNews.com manesociety.org. DID YOU KNOWTHE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 25 TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. LITERATURE: In which of Shakespeare’s plays does the character Titania 1. When was the last time before 2014 (Los Angeles Angels) that a team with the best appear? record in baseball did not win a game in the postseason? 2. TELEVISION: What was the name of the oldest girl on “The Brady Bunch”? 2. In 2014, Kolten Wong hit the fourth postseason walk-off homer in St. Louis 3. MUSIC: What was singer Ozzy Osbourne’s real first name? Cardinals history. Name two of the first three to do it. 4. HISTORY: What was the first country to allow women to vote? 3. How many seasons did Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy lead the NFL in punting? 5. 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them using what you already know. That Department announces that the U.S. prison PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ new supporter should be there to lend assis- population has topped 1 million for the first My Stars tance. time. The 1,012,851 men and women were in FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2015 PISCES (February 19 to March 20) state and federal prisons, and did not include ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might Someone might be trying to disguise his those incarcerated in local jails. be growing impatient with a situation that or her true motives. But the perceptive and seems to resist efforts to resolve it. But stay- perspicacious Pisces should have little or no STRANGE BUT TRUE ing with it raises the odds that you’ll find a problem finding the truth in all that foggy way to a successful resolution. rhetoric. ● It was Pulitzer Prize-winning American TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel BORN THIS WEEK: You can always journalist, author and historian Garry Wills and kinship are strong in the Bovine’s aspect rely on your people skills to help you find who made the following sage observation: this week. This would be a good time to solutions to problems others often give up “Politicians make good company for a while combine the two and take a trip to see family on. just as children do -- their self-enjoyment members for a pre-holiday get-together. is contagious. But they soon exhaust their GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A col- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY favorite subject -- themselves.” league could make a request you’re not ● According to ancient Egyptian mythol- comfortable with. If so, say so. Better to dis- ● On Oct. 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty, ogy, humans were created from the tears of appoint someone by sticking with your prin- a gift of friendship from the people of the sun. ciples than disappoint yourself if you don’t. France, is dedicated in New York Harbor as ● The Pizza Hut restaurant chain got CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon the last copper rivet is fitted. The dismantled started when two brothers borrowed $600 Child’s ability to adapt to life’s ebbs and Statue of Liberty had arrived 16 months ear- from their mom. flows helps you deal with the changes that lier in more than 200 packing cases. ● You might be surprised to learn that, you might confront at work or at home, or ● On Oct. 29, 1925, Dominick Dunne, just as there is a market for used cars, there both. Things settle down by the week’s end. chronicler of high-profile crimes, is born. is a market for used roller coasters. With the LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good Dunne reported on the 1995 O.J. Simpson skyrocketing costs of construction, it can be week for Leos and Leonas to get some long- double-homicide trial and provided TV com- cheaper to disassemble, move and reassem- outstanding business matters resolved. Then mentary about the case. He was stunned ble a coaster than to build one from scratch. go ahead and plan a fun-filled family get- when the former football star was acquitted. ● In the early 1900s, if you called some- away weekend with the mate and the cubs. ● On Oct. 30, 1938, Orson Welles, age 23, one a “geek” it didn’t mean that person was VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A causes a nationwide panic with his broadcast nerdy. A geek back then was a carnival wild possible workplace change seems promising. of “War of the Worlds” -- a realistic radio man. If you decide to look into it, try not to form dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth. ● Iconic songstress Madonna once an opinion on just a small part of the picture: “War of the Worlds” was not planned as a worked as a coat-check girl at the Russian Wait for the full image to develop. radio hoax, and Welles had little inkling of Tea Room. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A the havoc it would cause. ● If you weren’t a fan of math in elemen- newcomer helps keep things moving. There ● On Nov. 1, 1941, President Franklin tary school, it might comfort you to know might be some bumpy moments along the Roosevelt announces that the U.S. Coast that students have been struggling longer way, but at least you’re heading in the right Guard will be under the direction of the than you probably realize. It was way back direction. You win praise for your choices. U.S. Navy, a transition of authority usually in 1900 B.C., in early Mesopotamia, that the SCORPIO (October 23 to November reserved only for wartime. Five weeks later, first known multiplication tables were cre- 21) You could be pleasantly surprised by Japan would attack the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, ated. how a decision about one thing opens up an Hawaii. ● If all the salt in the world’s oceans were unexpected new option. Also, assistance on a ● On Oct. 31, 1957, the Japanese car removed and spread out, it would cover all project could come from a surprising source. company Toyota establishes its U.S. head- the world’s land in a layer 40 feet deep. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to quarters in California to begin selling its ● Researchers using standard statistical December 21) With more information inexpensive Toyopet Crown sedans. A sensa- methods have determined that it takes an to work with, you might now be able to tion in Japan, it flopped in the U.S. The car average of 142 licks to get to the center of a start the process that could lead to a major was too small for many American drivers, Tootsie Pop. change. Reserve the weekend for family and guzzled gas and oil, and shook at freeway ● Those who study such things say that friends. speeds. half the residents of Spain have never read CAPRICORN (December 22 to January ● On Oct. 26, 1984, in Loma Linda, a book. 19) This could be a good time to begin gath- California, Dr. Leonard Bailey performs ering information that will help you turn that the first baboon-to-human heart transplant, THOUGHT FOR THE DAY long-held idea into something substantive. A replacing 14-day-old Baby Fae’s defective personal matter might need extra attention. heart. 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Close to FMB & May-Oct $800 wk $3,000 month Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor 773-507-8095 Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart. ☼NS 2/27 CC TFN For Info call Anita 239-233-9882 SERVICES OFFERED ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC ☼RS 3/13 CC TFN Lic# EC12002788. RICHARD J. GARCIA, GRI, BROKER Call Roger 239-707-7203. 239-472-5147 SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE Aqualink - Motor Controls. garciaonsanibel.com Offi ce & Store Maint. RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming ☼RS 6/7 CC TFN JERRY’S FOODS Offering Personal, Private, and Putting owners and Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and WAITRESSES OR WAITERS Professional Real Estate Services on tenants together Mulch (one month free service available) Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163 Looking for experienced Waitresses or Call Ryan Block Waiters with open availability Monday 30 Year Resident of Sanibel. www.remax-oftheislands.com [email protected] Licensed in Florida, New York, ☼RS 1/25 BM TFN through Sunday. If interested call 239-472-2311 CAREGIVER and ask for Kim 472-9300. Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ☼ RS 1/23 BM TFN ☼NS 5/29 CC TFN ☼RS 9/26 CC TFN Caregiver CNA lic.,16 years experience. F.I.S.H. background check/referral. Sanibel references. Shop, pet care, meal UPHOLSTERY prep., med. mgt., housekeeping, etc. On Island Free Estimates. Sheila - 239-850-7082. Over 15 Years Experience. ☼NS 10/16 CC TFN TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED LOG ONTO: Offering Professional Upholstery Services, HELP WANTED IslandSunNews.com Custom Art and Hand Painted Furniture. Live on the Island and looking [email protected] or 918-740-4972. for PT work 1-2 days per week. CLICK ON ☼NS 1/23 CC TFN Flexible schedule. Call 472-4886. ☼NS 9/4 BM TFN PLACE CLASSIFIED

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS FOR SALE Shore Fishing: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DOCKAGE MODERN DOLL LIQUIDATION Busy Island Real Estate offi ce needs full- Royal Shell Vacations located on Captiva $50. or LESS time Administrative Assistant for front desk. is seeking a FT Maintenance Technician. Hourly, Daily, Weekly 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Good people skills a must. Must have a minimum of 2 years Friday-Oct. 30, Saturday-Oct. 31 Experience with Excel and Word a plus. maintenance experience. Send resume to and Monthly. and Sunday-Nov. 1 Fax resume to 437-7514 [email protected]. Captiva Island 472-5800 1399 Albatross Road ☼NS 10/16 CC 10/23 ☼NS 10/23 CC 10/30 ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN ☼NS 10/23 CC 10/23 Don't Harm The Fish by Capt. Matt Mitchell CUSTOMER SERVICE VEHICLES FOR SALE LOCKER ROOM ATTENDANT FURNITURE SALE anding a big fi sh from Part-time associates to work in the Ding the beach can be hard The Sanctuary Golf Club is looking for a Darling National Wildlife Refuge greeting on the fi sh. Dragging and collecting entrance fees for Wildlife part time Locker Room Attendant to L Drive. Must enjoy customer service and join the team. The usual schedule for 1977 CHEVROLET CORVETTE a fi sh up onto the sand if helping visitors. Must also be able to this position will be 2 days a week 26,500 miles, White T-top with red leather you’re going to release it is (Sunday and Monday for 15 to 20 hours). operate a basic cash register. Please email interior, Automatic, one owner. Excellent not an option as it usually resume to [email protected] This is a seasonal position that will begin condition. L48, 350CID, 180 horsepower, or stop in at 900 Tarpon Bay Rd in October. If interested, please contact 4 barrel. Call 239-472-9510. SERIOUS damages or kills the fi sh. to fi ll out an application. Michelle Cote at 239-472-6624. INQUIRIES ONLY. • Hold the fi sh in the water ☼NS 10/23 CC 10/30 ☼ ☼NS 10/16 CC 10/23 NS 10/23 CC 10/30 while you unhook it if you’re going to release it. RESERVATIONS AGENT • The less you can touch a fi sh before release the better 3 intimate island inns seek experienced AUTO MECHANIC GOLF CART FOR SALE agent to sell rooms from multiple platforms. Full-time, experienced auto mechanic. for the fi sh. Excellent computer, phone, interpersonal 40 hrs/week, competitive wage, • If you want a picture with bonus program. skills. Full or part-time. Pay commensurate the fi sh, support it as you lift with experience. Bonus program. Apply at Sanibel Chevron, Resume: [email protected] 1015 Periwinkle Way. it out of the water – and do it ☼ ☼NS 10/23 CC 10/23 NS 10/23 CC 10/23 quickly. • Before releasing, revive the fi sh while holding it in the HELP WANTED GAS STATION ATTENDANT water; moving it slowly back Part or full-time, fl exible hours. and forth so water goes Light duties: cash register, tire repair, car Street legal, “gas” powered. over its gills. The fi sh will let rental, oil changes, customer interaction. $6,500. 239-209-6500 you know when it’s ready to Apply Sanibel Chevron, ☼NS 7/17 BM TFN Selling barely used swim off. Blue Stripe, LLC dba Fresh Produce 1015 Periwinkle Way. ☼NS 10/23 CC 10/23 Entertainment Center, 54”, • Florida just recently seeking SEASONAL Womens Retail Inlaid Dining Table & 6 Chairs, Apparel Full & Part-Time Sales Associates, King Bed Set & 2 Night Stands, changed the regulations on Full & Part-Time Keyholders for our Coffee Table fi shing from shore. Florida Sanibel, FL retail store location. Looking for LEGAL NOTICE Location - Sanibel residents as well as out of energetic individuals to merchandise and Priced to SELL state visitors need a fi shing sell in an ever-changing mix of products Call or text 605-206-0146 that refl ect the coastal vibe of our clothing. for further description license to fi sh from shore. To apply, send resume to ☼NS 10/23 NC TFN [email protected] & indicate LEGAL NOTICE “Sanibel Openings” in your Subject line. American Towers LLC proposes to expand 239-395-1839 an existing telecommunications compound ☼NS 10/16 CC 11/6 and collocate antennas on an existing 150-foot monopole telecommunications structure. The existing telecommunications facility is located at 2222 Wulfert Road, HELP WANTED Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. American ORGANIC SPA/SALON Towers LLC seeks comments from all Master Stylist/Cosmotologist the interested persons on any potential impact the proposed action could have We have a client base available for you on the quality of the human environment and would love it if you brought some of pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, your own. Generous percentage, retail including potential impacts to historic commission and toll assistance available. or cultural resources that are listed or Cash tips. Non smoker preferred. eligible for listing in the National Register Part time or full time possible, of Historic Places. Interested persons fl exible shifts from 8AM - 8PM. Master Massage Therapist may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an We have a strong following and would love e-mail to enviro.servies@americantower. it if you had some of your own. Generous com. Paper comments can be sent to: percentage, retail commission, tips and toll American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental assistance. Non smoker preferred. Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Flexible shifts from 8am - 8pm. MA 01801. Requests or comments should Join us at Spatini Teabar, Organic Spa & be limited to environmental and historical/ Hair Lounge. We welcome you part time or cultural resource impact concerns, and full time. We are a family striving to make a must be received on or before difference in people’s lives and their health. November 15, 2015. Call Amy at 472-8464. ☼NS 10/16 CC 10/23 ☼NS 9/11 CC TFN ★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ 30 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 SUDOKU Emergency ...... 911 To play Sudoku: Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce ...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Complete the grid so Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 that every row, column HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 and every 3x3 box Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 contains the numbers Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 1 through 9 (the same Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 number cannot appear Post Offi ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 more than once in a ARTS Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 row, column or 3x3 box.) Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 There is no guessing Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 and no math involved, BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 just logic. Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 answer on page 27 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers ...... 288-2535 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Pets Of The Week Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ’m Wira and I just might be Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 the perfect companion for American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 Iyour dog. I’m beautiful, young Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 and playful. I really love other Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 dogs and just want to please. My Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 adoption fee is $30 (regularly Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 $75) during Animal Services’ Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 Dogtober Adoption promotion. duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Are you looking for a Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 “Bob”cat? Then, I’m the one. I’m Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 pretty cute and have a personal- FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 ity to match. I’d get along great Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 in your multi-cat household or I Garden Club of Cape Coral ...... 239-257-2654 Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 would be just as happy to be your Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 one-and-only. My adoption fee is Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 $10 (regularly $75) during Animal Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Services’ adoption promotion. NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 Cats and kittens are two-for-one Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 adoption fee. Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 For information about this Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 week’s pets, call 533-7387 Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Kiwanis Clubs: Services’ website at www. Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, Wira ID# 636060 Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 refer to the animal’s ID number. Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 The website updates every hour Gateway to the Islands...... 218-5768 Iona-McGregor ...... 482-0869 so you will be able to see if Lions Clubs: these or any other pets are still Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 available. Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 The shelter is open for adop- Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 tions from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 p.m. Monday through Saturday. POLO Club of Lee County ...... 477-4906 The shelter is located at 5600 Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 next to the Lee County Sheriff’s United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 Office off Six Mile Cypress AREA ATTRACTIONS Parkway. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 All adoptions include spay/ Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 neuter surgery, age-appropriate Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 vaccinations, rabies vaccina- Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 tion and county license if three Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 months or older, flea treat- JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 ment, worming, heartworm test Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 for dogs six months and over, Langford Kingston Home ...... 239-334-2550 feline AIDS and leukemia test Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 for cats, training DVD, 10-day Skatium ...... 321-7510 Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 health guarantee, and a bag of Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 Science Diet pet food. True Tours ...... 945-0405 The adoption package is val- To be listed in calling card email your information to: ued at $500. Bob ID# 636644 [email protected] THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 23, 2015