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VOL. 15, NO. 11 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MARCH 18, 2016 Art Bazaar And Student Exhibit n Sunday, March 20, Fort Myers Beach Art Association will hold an OArt Bazaar Scholarship fundraiser and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Santini Marina Plaza, 7205 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. Members will have original artwork for sale including framed and unframed pieces. The proceeds contribute to a significant percentage of the scholarship funds totaling over $3,000 awarded annually. The asso- ciation presents the scholarships and cash awards in April to area high school college- bound students who will be studying the arts and have submitted an artwork entry to the association’s gallery. The Student Art Exhibit will take place from April 9 to 13 at the association’s gal- lery; Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. A reception for the student art exhibit Mimi Little is one of the artists who will have is slated for Sunday, April 10 from 3 to 5 works on display at the Art Bazaar at Santini p.m. This exhibit will contain works from Plaza The new documentary film Yemanjá: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil is narrated by seniors from Cypress Lake Center for the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker continued on page 24 The Alliance Celebrates World Water Day With New Documentary he public is invited to celebrate World Water Day on Tuesday, March 22 with a special screening of the new documentary film Yemanjá: Wisdom from the TAfrican Heart of Brazil, narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker. On the heels of the film’s U.S. debut in New York City, producer/director Donna Roberts and photographer Gerald Lee Hoffman are presenting its Florida debut at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. Roberts and Hoffman are longtime Southwest Florida residents who now live in Pittsburgh. They spent two years in continued on page 20

Four Aces At Wildcat Run

Bobby Kimball Lead Singer Of Toto Coming To Fort Myers egendary ‘80s rocker Bobby Kimball, original lead singer of Toto, will perform at The Ranch in Fort Myers on Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m. Backing him, and Lalso formerly of Toto, will be Seven Dollar Jacket, featuring former Saigon Kick and Skid Row drummer Phil Varone. Four holes-in-one during Wildcat Run Men’s Invitational were scored by Roger Jaeger, Jim Tickets for this concert, which is part of KDIM’s popular Classic Rock Series, are on Cangiano, Terry Jungerberg and Keith Masser sale now. Kimball was with Toto from 1982 to 1992 and again from 1998 until the band dis- oger Jaeger, Jim Cangiano, Terry Jungerberg and Keith Masser each scored solved in 2008. He continues to perform such hits as Rosanna, Hold the Line and Africa. holes in one during the 28th annual Wildcat Run Men’s Invitational on Varone is an accomplished drummer, music producer and songwriter best known as RMarch 4. the founding member of Saigon Kick and for his work with Motley Crue’s Vince Neil, Two of the aces were made during the third nine-hole match on the 6th hole at Skid Row and others. continued on page 20 continued on page 24 2 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: View From Dean Street by Gerri Reaves, PhD his early-1930s photo captures the southward view from one of downtown’s shortest and newest streets, Dean. T The construction of three-story Morgan-Dean Hotel in 1923 was the catalyst for creating that street. When John Morgan Dean planned the hotel, he gained per- mission from the city to build the street too, so the hotel would have entrances on both First and Dean. By the time this photo was taken, the Morgan-Dean, originally only 22 rooms, had expanded, thus spanning the entire block north to Bay Street. On the right at the corner is the Fort Myers Realty Building. That two-story structure was built soon after the hotel. The one- story brick building adjacent to it (mid-block right) soon followed. It’s odd that this photo showcasing boom-time structures should have as a focal point the least modern buildings of the core business district in the early 1930s. Straight ahead and center on First Street are three one-story buildings that could be described as the last hold-outs in the modernization of First between Lee and Broad- way. They stood on the site where the Franklin Hardware Store would be built in 1937, the southeast corner of First and Broadway. In late 1920s, those modest buildings had housed a wide variety of concerns, rang- ing from Palm City News Company, Brocks Sign Company, realty offices, and even a souvenir shop.

Three one-story buildings (center) on First were demolished when the Franklin Hardware Store was built in 1937. The Franklin Shops is now located there now. photo by Gerri Reaves A few years later, when this photo was taken, Quality Dry Cleaners occupied the left storefront. Note the large sign over the entrance and the tree behind it). At the center is the Fort Myers Fraternal Building Corporation property, and at the corner at Broadway (right) is the Pink Elephant, a beer bar that also sold soft drinks and magazines. That bell tower looming behind them is the Belmar Building, the second project to be completed on Broadway, just after the Post Office Arcade in 1925. Like Dean, Broadway was a creation of boom-time developers. The Belmar is now a law office and the bell tower vanished years ago. Now, instead of a quaint bell tower in the distance, we see one of the “silos” of the Lee County Administrative Annex East (former Wachovia Financial Center), visible above the spot where three unassuming buildings once stood. Stand in the center of Dean Street, look toward First, and contemplate just how fast the downtown landscape can change. Then walk a few blocks to the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jack- son Street to learn more about the developers who built not only downtown’s historic buildings, but the streets to get to them. Call 321-7430 for information, or go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. If you love local history, put the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s research cen- ter on your “must-visit” list. The all-volunteer non-profit organization is at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. The center is open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and This southward view from Dean Street was taken in the early 1930s. Pictured are the Morgan- Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Call 939-4044 or visit swflhistoricalsociety.org for more Dean Hotel (left) and the two-story Fort Myers Realty Building (right). information. courtesy Southwest Florida Historical Society Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society.

Read Us Online: www.IslandSunNews.com Click on The River Contributing Writers Jennifer Basey Marion Hauser, MS, RD Publisher Graphic Arts/Production Photographer Kimberley Berisford Ross Hauser, MD Lorin Arundel Ann Ziehl Michael Heider Suzy Cohen Audrey Krienen Rachel Atkins Ed Frank Capt. Matt Mitchell Advertising Sales Writers Jim George Patricia Molloy Bob Petcher Office Coordinator Gerri Reaves, Ph D Shelley Greggs Di Saggau Patricia Molloy Anne Mitchell Tom Hall Cynthia A. Williams Jeff Lysiak 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 2016 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. PAPER THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 3 Fort Myers Art: in Fort Walton Beach, made a name for himself in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Following the Marlin Miller’s storm, Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway and Public Affairs Manager Vincent Creel initiated a project American Bald Eagle with Mississippi chainsaw artist Dayton Scoggins by Tom Hall to sculpt marine animals and figurines from doz- ens of trees in the median of Beach Boulevard n front of the old Lee in Biloxi that were killed as a result of the salt- County Courthouse on water storm surge 16 months earlier. Miller saw IMain Street is a chainsaw Scoggins’ initial five sculptures and was inspired to sculpture of an American get involved “in reciprocity for the help Biloxi had bald eagle just beginning to extended Fort Walton Beach in the aftermath of take flight. It was carved in Hurricane Ivan.” 2011 from a majestic oak “I was originally only going to do two sculp- tree that first put down roots tures, but it evolved into a bigger project than around the time the United I had anticipated.” For four years, he donated States Constitution was being his time and talent carving a trail of “Katrina drafted in Philadelphia. Sculptures” along a 40-mile stretch of Mississippi The tree was already 120 years old when the coastline from the trunks of the immense storm- courthouse was built, and 225 years old when ravaged oak trees. The 40 perched pelicans, soar- it became infested with termites in 2001. Lee ing eagles, playful dolphins and, yes, occasional County spent more than $60,000 to brace and marlin, some towering three stories high, have treat the tree in a valiant effort to save it. But become the number one tourist attraction in the after several large limbs broke off and crashed to area. Fifteen are located in Biloxi (which lost 51 the ground in 2010, the Lee County Commission residents to Katrina), and now serve both as tour- decided the tree had to come down and it ist attractions and poignant reminders that our appeared the oak was destined for a wood chip- native animals and marine life are irreplaceable per. local treasures. The plaque at the base of the eagle tells what Miller has been featured on NBC Nightly News happened next: with Brian Williams, The Today Show, CNN and “A suggestion came forth to consider using the PBS. His work has been featured in Southern tree base and part of the stump to immortalize Living Magazine, Coastal Living, Southern the landmark that had graced the courthouse for Breeze and Woodcarving Illustrated. On August so long. A year long study as to how to accom- 29, 2010, American Profile magazine featured plish this ensued, and it was finally decided to Marlin on the front cover. This magazine has a bring in nationally acclaimed wood working artist readership of nearly 20 million in all 50 states. and Florida resident, Marlin Miller, to create from Miller exhibits his conventionally sized wood the tree the very symbol of Liberty, an American sculptures at Negrotto’s Gallery in Biloxi, Gulfport Eagle in flight. Before you flies his magnificent Galleria of Fine Art, Caboose Art Gallery in Long The majestic oak tree was 225 years old when it became infested with creation, guarding forever the work done for our Beach, Maritime Museum in the Edgewater Mall, termites in 2001 and could not be saved. Marlin Miller turned it into a citizens at the center of government.” Maggie May’s in Bay St. Louis, and the Gallery in beautiful work of art. photo by Michael Heider The sculpture towers more than two stories. Ocean Springs. For more infor- Miller carved the tree pro bono, asking the county mation, visit www.marlinmiller- to merely cover his out-of-pocket expenses. gallery.com. How he did it Location and On June 9, 2011, Miller donned a lightweight Measurements shirt, heavy chaps and gloves, ear protection and • The Miller American bald a breathing apparatus, then climbed into a hydrau- eagle is located at 2120 Main lic lift that carried him 10, 20, 30 feet above the Street in Fort Myers. ground while a crowd gathered to watch him work • The eagle’s coordinates are below. From his perch, Miller used his chainsaw 26d, 38’ 33.666” N longitude to shave huge chunks of bark and wood from the and 81d 52” 12.614” W lati- trunk of the termite infested tree, the sawdust act- tude. ing as an insulator against the heat and ravages of • No information has been the torrid summer sun. obtained regarding the precise “When I see a tree, Mother Nature has already height, width and depth of the put the sculpture there, so I’m just opening it up,” sculpture. Miller explains of the creative process that guides • However, the trunk is him as he cuts, shaves and sculpts away. In spite seven feet wide and eight feet of the ear-splitting noise, Miller is filled with a deep at ground level. seemingly incongruous serenity. “I feel like I’m Fast Facts painting on a canvas out on a quiet beach some- In the process of carving where.” the bald eagle, Miller salvaged Miller completed the project in just five days between 4,000 and 5,000 on June 14. Miller left the anchors and braces pounds of wood from which he that had been drilled into the trunk years ago to plans to make fountain pens stabilize the tree and to keep heavy branches from and bowls that the county can dropping to the ground in high winds and heavy bestow as awards and at cer- rainfall. Miller added even more support. “It is emonial events. heavily reinforced to withstand a hundred years Information about the art- of anything Mother Nature throws its way,” Miller ist and his work is available at said with satisfaction after completing the eagle www.marlinmillergallery.com. which he hopes will provide inspiration to Fort Tom Hall is both an ama- Myers residents and visitors for generations to teur artist and aspiring novel- come. ist who writes art quest thrill- Who is Marlin Miller ers. He is in the final stages Miller is a fourth generation artist who grew up of completing his debut novel on a family farm in Manson, Iowa. He graduated titled Art Detective. A former from Hawaii Pacific University with a minor in Art tax attorney, he lives in Estero and served two overseas tours in the USAF. with his fiancé and their four The 50-year-old father of five, who now resides cats. 4 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 Art Students Exhibit Opens

A packed house at last year’s show Cancer (Young Artists Awards) will be on display in the member gallery. Join your friends and neighbors at the Alliance to support these young artists, or come by anytime to peruse the exhibits while they’re Artwork on display on display. The Alliance galleries he Future of Art Lee County Art Students Exhibit opens at the Alliance for are open Monday the Arts in April. Artwork created by Lee County students will once again fill through Friday from the gallery walls at the Alliance throughout the month of April. T 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and This is the 24th year the Alliance has partnered with the Lee Arts Educators Saturdays from 9 Association to give students a chance to display their art in a formal exhibition. a.m. to 1 p.m. and The show features more than 40 schools and hundreds of works in a variety of are free and open to mediums. the public. The opening reception for elementary and middle school students is on The Alliance for Wednesday, April 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. High school work will then be exhibited with the Arts is located a second opening reception on Wednesday, April 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. and remain at 10091 McGregor on display until April 30. Winners will be selected in several categories during the Boulevard just high school reception and Best in Show will be awarded. south of Colonial LAEA is a group of volunteer art Boulevard in Fort teachers who work to recognize and Myers. promote students with interest and Young Artists Awards will also be displayed aptitude in the arts. Art by Kids with Hortoons THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 5 will begin at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March ends at 11:55 p.m. March 13. 20 at The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 The auction is provided by Cabot, The West First Street in Fort Myers. The Marina at Edison Ford and the Friends of restaurant is known for fresh seafood the Lakes Regional Library. All proceeds served in a fun atmosphere. Two series will go to fund the Southwest Florida of autographed books are included: The Reading Festival. Princess Diaries and Mediator series. To Author information, dates of partner bid in the auction, go to www.readfest. events and directions are available at org/celebrityauction. The online auction www.readfest.org or by calling 479-4636.

Breakfast Fundraiser Benefits Local Guide Dog Program A large pile of candy, which was turned over to Lee Memorial Health System’s mili- tary support coordinator Kim Gaide

From left, Roy Becker, Steve Garrepy, Dianna Ryan, Walter Rourau, Tom Bates, Kim Bowman, LMHS Military Support Coordinator Kim Gaide, LMHS project assistant Carol Clay and Thom Winspear of Cypress Cove photos courtesy of Cypress Cove Sweet Easter

Delivery For From left are Tom Bates, Thom Winspear, Roy Becker, Steve Garrepy, Walter Rourau, The Calendar Girls and the Southwest Florida Puppy Raiser Group Military Troops Kim Bowman and Dianna Ryan, front he staff of Cypress Cove at he Calendar Girls, along with the Southwest Florida Puppy Raiser Group, held HealthPark Florida recently Craft Sale a successful FlapJack fund-raising breakfast at Applebee’s in Cape Coral on handed over thousands of Peeps March 5. Funds raised will help provide world-class guide dogs at no charge T almetto Palms RV Resort will hold T marshmallows and hundreds of pounds for deserving individuals. a Craft and White Elephant Sale of jelly beans to Lee Memorial Health The Southeastern Guide Dogs Fort Myers Walkathon at JetBlue Park will be held on Saturday, March 19, from 8 System (LMHS) organizers for their P on Saturday, April 9 starting at 8:30 a.m. a.m. to noon. The RV Resort is located Easter candy drive. For more information, visit www.calendargirlsflorida.com or www.guidedogs.org. at 19681 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. The sweet delivery was all for a great Coffee and donuts will be available. The cause with the candy stash headed public is invited to attend this sale. overseas to military troops. For Cypress Additional information can be obtained Cove, their four-week collection brought by calling Marge Gregg at 466-5331. out the best in team challenges, including a plethora of puns from department staff members. Only Free Organizers and staff of the nearby Lunch With Cleaner Pick-up 48-acre continuing care retirement cam- On The Island & pus dropped of over 2,500 Peeps and Author Is With Full-Time Delivery approximately 315 pounds of jelly beans. Service “It was a ‘eggs-cellent’ effort and Auction Prize Tailoring show of support for our troops,” said he Friends of the Lakes Regional Ammie Black of Cypress Cove Human Library, in partnership with Resources. Tthe Southwest Florida Reading Cypress Cove Dining Services team Festival, invite bids in an online celebrity accumulated 70 pounds of jelly beans and auction to win lunch with Meg Cabot, 5-Star Linen Service the community’s Facilities Department – the New York Times best-selling author aptly called the Chicken Hawks – donated of The Princess Diaries, Mediator and We Press Sheets!!!! 1,100 marshmallow Peeps during the Heather Wells series. four-week candy drive challenge. The lunch for three people with Cabot ALTERATIONS

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The Luau of Life Gala is an evening of Polynesian and tropical fun that benefits Pediatric Oncology Research. It takes place on Saturday at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Music Walk is held in the historic River District on the third Friday of each month after her volcanic playing made her the Along The River The SWFL Reading Fest has an first woman to win gold at the Cliburn American abundance of family fun activities, in over 30 years. he historic River District comes including readings and drawings. Nearly The Sanibel Music Festival was Legion Post 274 alive this Friday with the return of a dozen different vendors will be on founded in the 1980s by Marilyn hand serving a variety of menu items. n Friday, March 18, the Kiwanis TMusic Walk. Lauriente, musician and impresario. Club meets for breakfast at 7:30 Stroll along downtown Fort Myers’ It promises to be a day that the entire During each Save March for Music family will enjoy and one that you will Oa.m. In the evening, Harry Boyle beautiful brick-lined streets while tal- season, the Festival presents seven con- want to repeat every year. plays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. ented musicians play in and around certs with piano, chamber music, recital On Saturday, March 19, the pool restaurants, bars, art galleries and The Southwest Florida Reading and vocal ensemble. Festival takes place at the Harborside league plays at 1 p.m. Queen of Hearts shops. Each month brings new energy Each concert in the Sanibel Music starts at 7 p.m. Choose either a prime and great music, from jazz and blues to Event Center and across the street at Festival is performed at the Sanibel Centennial Park, 1375 Monroe Street. rib or a baked fish dinner. Harry Boyle rock ‘n’ roll. Music Walk is held on the Congregational Church, 2050 plays from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. third Friday of every month from 6 to For more information, call 321-8110 or Periwinkle Way. For more information, go to www.readfest.org. On Sunday, March 20, an all-you- 10 p.m. call 344-7025 or go to www.sanibelmu- can-eat breakfast buffet is served from For more information, call (855) On Saturday night, the Sidney & sicfestival.org. Berne Davis Art Center hosts the 8:30 to 11 a.m. Bingo runs from noon RDA-EVENTS (732-3836) or go to Suzanne’s Dance Fitness offers to 3 p.m. Karaoke with Mike Russell is www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com. Luau of Life Gala. Proceeds from fitness with a flair. the event benefit Pediatric Oncology held from 6 to 10 p.m. Support your local artists by buy- The class of the month for March On Monday, March 21, the pool ing handmade and artsy items at the Research, helping kids win their battles is SteopFit. The class-of-the-month against cancer. league plays at 6 p.m. A pot roast din- Downtown Fort Myers Saturday program allows you to try a class that ner will be served. Art Fair on March 19. It runs from Luau of Life is an evening of you’ve never attended before at no Polynesian and tropical fun. It includes On Tuesday, March 22, choose from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features vibrant, charge. This month, meet Justin and fettuccine alfredo with 25 shrimp or accomplished artists and crafters set all the excitement and spectacle of a get acquainted with Step aerobics on traditional luau. The venue is set with a fried chicken dinner. Mega-Money up in downtown Fort Myers to sell the Wednesdays at 6 p.m. It’s a crazy-good is at 6:30 p.m., which is also the time works they create. Artists will set-up on tropical ambience with something for calorie burn and loads of fun. each of the senses. It is a casual yet that country line dancing and two-step the First Street sidewalks from Hendry On Saturday, March 19, the instructions begin. Birdie Lee performs Street to Jackson Street. Expect to see upscale event that offers attendees all Ballroom Group Lesson will resume. the best of Polynesia including tradi- from 7 to 9 p.m. works of fine art, jewelry, ceramics, The monthly Ballroom Social Dance, On Wednesday, March 23, Bingo is designer wear and unique artsy fine tional hula and fire dancing. with David and Suzanne, takes place The gala begins with cocktails at 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Spaghetti and crafts. Prints from original works are Saturday, March 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. It meatballs are served. also available. Art vendors will have p.m. followed by dinner and entertain- features lesson, general dancing, snacks ment at 7 p.m. Tickets are $150 per On Thursday, March 24, the Classix tables on the sidewalk in front of promi- and refreshments. play from 6 to 9 p.m. nent businesses. person, $250 per couple and $1,200 On Thursday, March 31, enjoy Bob for a VIP table of eight. For tickets, call Dinner is served nightly from 5 to 7 For more information about the and Gretchen Manhart’s Argentine p.m. Saturday Art Fair, contact Claudia 333-1933. Tango group class from 7 to 9 p.m. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is The American Legion Melvin Cowart Goode at [email protected] or Suzanne’s Dance Fitness is located Post 274 is located at 899 Buttonwood at 337-5050 or go to www.fortmy- located at 2301 First Street in the heart at 1400 Colonial Boulevard #27, Fort of downtown Fort Myers’ historic River Drive in Fort Myers Beach. For more ersriverdistrictalliance.com. 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For more information, call 574-0575. 10 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE UNITED North Fort Myers, 656-0416. Weekly Friday SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN METHODIST CHURCH meeting meet and greet 6:30 p.m. Church and Bookstore. 111 Evergreen CONGREGATION (UUA) 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 482- Kingdom Teaching 7 p.m. Fellowship and Road (southwest corner of Evergreen 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. 1250, 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional refreshments. nbcministry@embarqmail. Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Sunday Services 9 and 11 a.m., Adult Service 9:30 a.m. Praise Service Sunday com, www.facebook.com/nbcministry. Alex conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Education Workshop 10 a.m., Reverend School all times. and Patricia Wiggins, Ministers following the Julian (Old) Calendar. Margaret L. Beard, Minister. 226-0900. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH Liturgical Services Sundays and Holy Days www.allfaiths-uc.org OUTREACH MINISTRIES See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy 0 a.m. Call to ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, confirm service schedule: 997-2847; RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fort Myers. 220-8519. Pastor Alan Bondar. Bookstore 691-1775. www. 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, www.newcovenanteyes.com. LIFT Kidz saintnicholasmonastery.org. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Rosary Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 program, free coffee and donuts. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL begins 10 a.m. Lenten services p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) will be on Nursery care for pre-school children and OF FORT MYERS 13031 Palm Beach Boulevard (3 miles east Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting Children’s Church ages 5 to12 available. 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10. 985- of I75) East Fort Myers (across from Fort February. Very Reverend Peter Lickman, FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8503. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Myers Shores) 693-0818. 9 a.m. Tuesday 305-651-0991. Church of the Eastern 15690 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ages. 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. 7 through Friday. 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 11 Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of 482-2030. Pastor David Stauffer.Traditional p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. a.m. Sunday. Interstate 75. Service Sunday 8:45 a.m., Contemporary NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUNCIATION GREEK Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Go south on 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ORTHODOX CHURCH McGregor Boulevard. The church is ½ mile Pastor Eddie Spencer. 8 and 9:30 a.m. 454-3336. Robert G. Kasten Pastor. 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers past the intersection of Gladiolus and San Traditional Worship. 11 a.m. Contemporary Sunday 11 a.m. Nursery 9:45 a.m. Sunday Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Carlos Boulevard on the way to Sanibel. Worship. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School all ages. Junior Church grades one Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m., Divine FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST School. Youth and Children’s programming to five. Wee Church Pre-K to K. Evening Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m., www.annunciation. 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison runs concurrent to Sunday services. Service 6 p.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. fl.goarch.org, 481-2099 Estates. 10:30 a.m Sunday Service and Nursery care provided at all services. 274- TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE BETH SHILOH Sunday School; 12 noon Wednesday 1230. www.newhopefortmyers.org. 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers. 433-0018, MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Testimony Meeting. Child care provided at PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.templebethel.com. rabbi.barras@ 15675 McGregor Boulevard. Rabbi Judah services. Reading Room located in church Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge. templebethel.com. Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Hungerman. Friday Service, 8 p.m., building for quiet study and information 17671 Pine Ridge Road. 267-7400 Cantor Victor Geigner, Religious School Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Shabbat School about Christian Science. Monday and Pastors, Gail and RC Fleeman. Adult Director Dale Cohen, Learning Tree Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Friday noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 4 Discussion Classes 8:45 a.m. Countdown Director Jesyca Virnig, Office Manager Call for information 437-3171 p.m. christiansciencefortmyers.net, to Worship 10:10 a.m. Amazing Grace Inna Vasser. Union For Reform Judaism BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES christianscience.com Worship:10:30 a.m. www. Shabbat Service Friday 7:30 p.m., Torah CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE peacecommunitychurch.com. Study Saturday 9:30 a.m. Religious School 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 13545 American Colony Boulevard off PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall. Pastor Daniels Parkway in the Colony, Fort Myers, Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Peace a a.m. Learning Tree Monday through Friday. Barry Lentz, 281-3063. Sunday Worship, 936-2511 Pastor Reverend Joey Brummett member of ELCA. Weekly communion with TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning traditional liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 433- CHABAD LUBAVITCH Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, on the 0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Minyan: OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. way to Sanibel. 437-2599, www. Monday at 9 a.m. Religious Education: 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Rabbi FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH peaceftmyers.com, peace@peaceftmyers. Sunday mornings and Wednesday Yitzchok Minkowicz. 433-7708, rabbi@ Downtown Fort Myers River District, 2466 com. evenings. Services Friday 6:30 p.m. and chabadswf.org. www.chabadswf.org. First Street, 332-1152. www.fumcftmyers. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Saturday 9 a.m. www.tjswfl.org. Friday service 6:30 p.m.; Saturday org. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 THE NEW CHURCH Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; School; 10:30 a.m. Blended Church 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services The New Church of SWFL, 10811 Sunset Kiddush at noon. Minyan Monday and Service; 5:30 p.m. Youth Group. Daily early learning center/day care. Plaza Circle #401, behind Zoomers. Thursday 7 a.m. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Reverend Gabriella Cahaley. Sundays 11 CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero. 495- a.m. during the season. Other worship 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 0400, Senior Pastor Todd Weston. 8 and events on Fort Myers Beach. http://www. 850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Legacy newchurchflorida.com. 481-5535. Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus Pastor Reverend Mark Condrey. Sunday Service, multi-generational. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST An ecumenical non-denominational Worship 10:30 a.m., Church School 9:15 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER CHURCH FORT MYERS community of believers. Sunday Worship a.m. Meditation classes. Guided meditations, 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL methods to relaxe body and focus mind on one mile west of I-75). Minister The 7 p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: virtuous objects. Bring peace and Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services [email protected] 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 482- happiness into daily activity. 567-9739. and religious education at 10:30 a.m. 561- CHURCH OF THE CROSS 3133. Philip White, pastor. Morning Worship: www.MeditationInFortMyers.org. 2700. www.uucfm.org. 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188. Pastor 10 a.m., Church School: 10:15 a.m., Adult SAINT COLUMBKILLE UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational Forum: 11:30 a.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH 28285 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs. 947- church emphasizing a personal IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off 3100. Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing relationship with Jesus Christ. Sunday CONGREGATION McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 489- Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- 3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Monday 11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and Contemporary. 4778. Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector. through Saturday 8 a.m. Saturday 3 and 5 dynamic music, meditation in a loving CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing; p.m.; Sunday 7, 9,11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. environment. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers. Just off Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; Reconciliation Saturdays 12 noon and by UNITY OF FORT MYERS McGregor across from the Edison/Ford 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing appointment. 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor Douglas and Church School. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s 9 and Morning Prayer (in Spanish); Wednesday CATHOLIC CHURCH Children’s classes 11 a.m. Reverend Jim 10:30 a.m. Website: www.taecc.com 9:30 a.m., Eucharist with Healing. Child 2157 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, 334- Rosemergy. 278-1511, www. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH care available Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 2161. Masses: Monday through Thursday unityoffortmyers.org. Our God is Love, Our 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 9:30 a.m. services. 6:45 a.m.; Friday 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Race is Human, Our Religion is Oneness Reverned Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor JESUS THE WORKER Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 6:45, 9:30 and WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 a.m., 12:15, 4 Creole and 6 p.m. CHURCH Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across from available. Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125. Senior CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Pastor Robert Brunson. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481- KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH 344-0012. Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi. Sunday School for all ages. 11 a.m. 5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, An Affirming and Inclusive Congregation Blended Worship. www. Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Morning 218-8343. Pastor Randy and Anita Sunday Services 10 a.m. westminsterfortmyers.org Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship, 7 p.m., Thurman. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. LAMB OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) 2120 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers. 274-8881. CYPRESS LAKE A few federated Lutheran (ELCA) and 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, 939-1218, Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bishop PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Episcopal Congregation. 19691 Cypress Worship: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 Gaspar and Michele Anastasi 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, View Drive, Fort Myers. 267-3525. www. and 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for adults and ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 481-3233. www.clpc.us. Clint Cottrell, lambofgodchurch.net. Reverend Dr. James children Sunday at 9:15 a.m. 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. 481-4040. Pastor. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 Reho. Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday 8 a.m. a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional Cool for Children 10 a.m. 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended, 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Summer Prayer Service 8 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. Eductional Hour. www.zionfm.org. THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 11 Florida relies on these events and dona- Pinchers is located at 2360 W. Auction Breaks tions to continue to provide excellent 1st Street, adjacent to the Edison & educational and extracurricular programs Ford Winter Estates in the Fort Myers AMIKids Record to their students and this year the event Downtown River District. surpassed our expectations.” Founded in 1991, AMIkids Southwest Florida has a rich history of helping trou- ACT Donation bled boys and girls transform into produc- tive citizens. Since opening its doors, the Drive Saturday program has served more than 2,200 Lee County teens. Each year, AMIkids he Latin American Motorcycle Southwest Florida provides services to Association (LAMA) will host an average of 90 teens, leading to a 90 Ta donation drive on Saturday, percent success rate. Combining academ- March 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m at ics, counseling, behavioral treatment and Sun Sports Cycle & Watercraft, 3441 vocational training opportunities, faculty Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers. Guests and staff provide opportunities for a suc- are asked to bring donations to support cessful transition so that kids can take Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. steps in a positive direction. Working (ACT)’s 24/7 emergency safe shelter with the school district, the Department facilities for victims of domestic violence Winner of the AC/DC signed guitar, Kathy of Juvenile Justice and other resources, and their children. Needed items include Masiello, and AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams AMIkids takes a long-term, comprehen- new pillows, new twin-size sheet sets, sive approach to help children succeed. hygiene items such as toothpaste, sham- n February 20, Gulf Harbour Lizbeth Benacquisto poo and deodorant and clothing. Yacht & Country Club hosted AMIkids Southwest Florida is located at 1190 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach. 11. A social will begin at 5:15 p.m. “We are honored to do this special Othe fifth annual dinner and auc- donation drive for ACT,” said Julio For more information, call 765-9696 or and will be followed by dinner and a tion fundraiser and made $237,000 for Beaucamp, vice president of LAMA. “I AMIkids Southwest Florida. That was go to www.amikids.org. program. The general public is welcome and encouraged to attend. would urge everyone in the community more than any other AMIkids fundraiser to come out with their donated goods in ever raised in the U.S. The dinner and The Lee County Supervisor of Elections Panel will also be part of the support of services for victims of violence, auction offered guests silent auction Republican as well as to enjoy the festivities.” packages, a live auction and a buffet April program. The cost to attend the dinner meeting The donation drive is free to the public dinner. Dinner Meeting and will feature music, food, free prizes “This is our largest fundraiser of the is $25. Reservation is required before enator Lizbeth Benacquisto will noon April 7. Go to www.leerepublican- for children, a 50/50 raffle and raffle year,” said John Ingraham, immediate provide a legislative update at the prizes. For additional information on the past president of the board of AMIkids women.com or contact Wren Morefield SLee Republican Women Federated at (270) 210-1284 or wrenspet@hotmail. event and items requested for donations, Southwest Florida and a Gulf Harbour April dinner meeting at Pinchers – The com to register. visit www.actabuse.com/event/lama-ft- Yacht Club member. “AMIkids Southwest Marina at Edison Ford on Monday, April myers-time-to-act-donation-drive/.

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Code: RVRWK0216 Theld Wednesday, March 23 at the American Legion Post 274, 899 Buttonwood Drive, San Carlos Island. www.PureFL.com #GOPureFL 14 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 Experts disagree about this plant’s native status. Sources: Five Hundred Plants of South Florida by Julia F. Morton; Florida Gardener’s Guide by Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker; Florida, My Eden by Frederic B. Stresau; eol.org, and ifas.ufl.edu. Plant Smart explores the diverse flora of South Florida. Local Waters/ Local Charts Class he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United TStates Power Squadrons, will be offering the popular Local Waters/Local Charts class on Saturday, March 19 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class is directed towards new boat- Artillery fern is a low-maintenance groundcover that can become invasive The broken-off succulent stems root easily ers and boaters new to the area, as well photos by Gerri Reaves culent stems that are easily broken. as those wishing to learn chart reading. It Plant Smart plant, or in a shade garden or terrarium. The numerous tiny oval chartreuse will provide the boater with some of the It has moderate drought-tolerance and no leaves are fleshy and less than a half-inch basics of navigation, oriented to the Fort Artillery Fern serious pest problems. long. While the delicate appearance justi- Myers area. Students will be using chart 11427 and you must bring this chart to by Gerri Reaves Although this plant will grow in full fies the word fern, it isn’t a fern at all. sun, it prefers some shade as well as The almost unnoticeable greenish class. Optional On-The-Water training is rtillery fern (Pilea microphylla) is moist but well-drained soil. flowers can bloom intermittently through- also offered at a later date. Please check a fine-textured native groundcover The word “artillery” comes from the out the year, the inflorescences clustered with the class instructor for details. Aand a member of the nettle family. plant’s ability to strongly eject clouds of at the leaf axils. After the fruit ripens, the The cost of the class is $45 per This evergreen plant grows up to pollen. In other parts of the world, the seeds are expelled. person. The class is being taught at the about 15 inches tall, spreading outward groundcover is known as gunpowder It is easily propagated with cuttings, San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron in clumps. It has a moderate growth rate plant and pistol plant because of this which is a good thing, since it must be Classroom, located at 16048 San Carlos and sometimes spreads so well that it can characteristic. Another name is rockweed. replaced periodically. Blvd (at the corner of Kelly Road, across become invasive. It is upright or semi-erect with a min- Other types with various flower colors from ACE Hardware) in Fort Myers. Use it as a filler, border or container iature tree-like structure and arching suc- are available. Students can register online at www. scbps.com or call 466-4040.

options. Go to MyFWC.com/Contact FWC Monitor Of and go to “Horseshoe Crab Nesting Report On True Density Requirements Activity” for the “Submit a Horseshoe Horseshoe Crabs Crab Survey” link, then select “Florida For Grand Resorts, Lee County Lands ritual that dates back millions Horseshoe Crab Spawning Beach he Voice of Fort Myers Beach (VFMB), a coalition of citizens and stakeholders on of years takes place again this Survey.” You can also report findings the island that formed to bring clarity to the very important issues that develop- Aspring on Florida beaches. Spring via email at [email protected] or Tment creates on the island, announces the release of its report detailing the spe- marks the mating season of horseshoe by phone at 866-252-9326. cific obligations of the Town of Fort Myers Beach’s current Comprehensive Plan. The crabs, and biologists with the Florida The survey program began in April report clearly states the maximum number of units or rooms permitted by the existing Fish and Wildlife Conservation Com- 2002. Through 2015, the FWC has Town Comp Plan on the parcels owned by Grand Resorts FMB is less than half of mission (FWC) want the public’s help received 3,485 reports from across what Grand Resorts FMB is proposing in its development plan. identifying spawning sites. Florida. VFMB believes in responsible development that is consistent with the Beachgoers will likely have the best Horseshoe crabs, often called living Comprehensive Plan that has guided development for the past 17 years. In order for luck spotting mating horseshoe crabs fossils, are an important part of the VFMB and all interested citizens to understand what the Comp Plan allows VFMB has around high tide, just before, dur- marine ecosystem. Their eggs are a enlisted Beverly Grady of Roetzel & Andress, to interpret the code and to clarify what ing or after a new or full moon. The food source for animals. Birds, such as is allowed under the Comp Plan as it is currently written. conditions around the new moon this red knots, rely on horseshoe crab eggs The Town’s Comprehensive Plan is very specific as to how hotel densities are to Wednesday, March 9 and the full moon to fuel their long migrations to nesting be calculated and Florida requires strict compliance with its’ provisions. The policies on March 23 will create ideal opportu- grounds. and goals are not suggestions. They are mandatory requirements. Stating there is a nities to view the spawning behavior of Horseshoe crabs have also suggestion of using FAR (Floor Area Ratio) to increase density is contrary to the clear horseshoe crabs. proved valuable to human medicine. requirement for density calculation. The inclusion of the county’s densities and proper- Mating crabs pair up with the smaller Pharmaceutical companies use horse- ties in the Grand Resorts proposed plan is unclear as to what process or authorization male on top of the larger female. Other shoe crab blood to ensure intrave- has taken place. VFMB recognizes that the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code must male crabs may also be present around nous drugs and vaccine injections are bacteria-free and sterile. Scientists are be strictly followed unless changed by the local planning agency and the town council the couple. Beachgoers lucky enough to and there are very clear steps that must be taken to do so. VFMB welcomes develop- spot horseshoe crabs are asked to note also using horseshoe crabs in cancer research. ment that is consistent with the Comp Plan, but also that respects the problems that how many they see and whether the currently exist in the town. horseshoe crabs are mating. If possible, Traffic is paramount and it is a problem that screams for relief. Any new develop- the observer should also count how ment must alleviate, not exacerbate, traffic flow. many horseshoe crabs are mating adults Selling a public park for private development is a threshold issue that requires public and how many are juveniles (4 inches debate and input prior to any authorization to file application for intense development. wide or smaller). Density and intensity must also be consistent with the code and the Comp Plan, In addition, biologists ask observers Read us online at and the character of the Town of Fort Myers Beach does not have the luxury of abun- to provide the date, time, location, habi- dant infrastructure nor vast stretches of undeveloped land. Intensity that exceeds the tat type and environmental conditions IslandSunNews.com current Comp Plan would be very hard to accept. – such as tides and moon phase – when There are many issues at hand but VFMB hopes this report will help focus the a sighting occurs. debate and help all parties reach a plan that is in the best interest of all stakeholders The FWC asks the public to report on Fort Myers Beach. More information, the official report and additional support sightings through one of several documents may be found online at VOICEofFMB.com. THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 15

FREE COMMUNITY TALK ON STEM CELL THERAPY & PROLOTHERAPY for relieving pain, sports injuries, and osteoarthritis…

If you take pain medication, have post-surgical pain or want

Callie Atkinson, Jossecarlo Romo Bocanegra, Andrea Damiani, Austin Cripe and Molly to learn about non-surgical Spiroff treatment options, Young Artists you won’t want Awards Winners to miss this talk! n March 6, the 13th annual Young Artists Awards Gala was Oheld at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Forty-four awards were granted to area students in the perform- ing arts who participated in the not-for- profit Young Artists Awards auditions in January. The following five students received the top awards: • Judges’ Overall Event and Audience Choice, Andrea Damiani, Bishop Verot High School; WEDNESDAY • Overall Contemporary Voice/Musical Theatre, Molly Spiroff, Naples High School; MARCH 30th • Overall Instrumental Music, Jossecarlo Romo Bocanegra, Florida Gulf Coast University; 2:00–3:30pm • Overall Classical Voice, Austin Cripe, with Ross A. Hauser, MD Florida State University • Overall Drama, Callie Atkinson, Cypress Lake High School; LOCATION: Overall Dance, Andrea Damiani, Bishop Verot High School Andrea Damiani Sanibel Public Library 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957 Ross A. Hauser, MD Teen Battle Of The Bands Finals PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Regenerative Medicine Specialist he Reading Rocks! Teen Battle of the Bands finals competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Southwest Florida Reading Helping patients alleviate TFestival, at Harborside Event Center, 1375 Monroe St., Fort Myers, and • How Joint Instability is the missing neighboring Centennial Park. diagnosis in most pain cases. sports injuries and arthritis Seven bands entered the contest. The elimination round was judged by public pain for over 20 years. online voting with input from a panel of judges. The top three bands moving to the • Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and finals are: Feels Trip, Stonewash and The Brittany Russells Band. These finalists will Stem Cell therapies for accelerated recovery. battle it out with live performances at 1 p.m. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The judges will deter- mine the first and second place winners and the Popular Choice Award will be deter- • Common sports injuries: elbow injuries, back mined by crowdsource voting at 3:15 p.m. The winners will be announced at 3:30 pain, labral tears, meniscus tears, and more. p.m. • Why you may not have responded to certain The first place prize includes an eight-hour studio recording session at Sonic Recording Studios, a professional photo from Laura Michele Photos and a feature pain treatments, including physical therapy article in Gulf Coast Times. The event is presented by the Lee County Library System and surgery. and is intended to encourage involvement in reading and the arts among high school • Why using ice for injuries is and middle school students. becoming a thing of the past. “Once again we are awed by the young talent in this community,” said Margie Byers, festival coordinator. “We are excited about the upcoming live performances and • How cortisone injections can make hope the community will come out and support these bands.” you more susceptible to injury. The contest was open to bands of two or more people who are residents of Lee, Charlotte, Collier and Hendry counties and are between the ages of 13 and 19 on the • Anti-inflammatory pain medications Learn more at date of entry. The elimination round was judged by a combination of judges panel (60 actually accelerate arthritis. percent) and online voting (40 percent). To see all the entries go to www.ReadFest. CaringMedical.com org/BandBattle. • Question and answer time with Dr. Hauser or call For more information about the Southwest Florida Reading Festival, call 479-4636 to get help with YOUR injury now! or visit www.readfest.org. The Reading Festival is 100 percent community supported 239.303.4069 through donations, sponsorships and grants. To help ensure the continuation of this free community event visit www.readfest.org to make a secure online donation. 16 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 Green Performs For Sold-Out Lifeline Family Center Dinner

Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, Ginny Henderson, Paul Lodato, CTN10 general man- ager and Ivette Lodato Pastor Dan Betzer of First Assembly of God, Christian Musician Steve Green and Kathy Miller, founder/president of Lifeline Family Center

Tony Allen, Judy Minahan, Bob Minahan and Fay Alle, Lifeline Family Center board member

Steve Green and Cheryl Chase, Lifeline Musician Steve Green and Fred Atkins, Family Center board secretary Lifeline Family Center board member

Victoria Taylor and Mary Lou Miller Kent Ross and Gail Ross First Presbyterian Church Minister of Music Rev. Roger Peterson,Cheryl deJong, Harriet Hart and Lydia deJong ven the standing room was gone share his joy of Christian living through for the 20th anniversary benefit song,” said Kathy Miller, Lifeline Family Edinner for Lifeline Family Center Center president and founder. featuring award-winning Christian Pastor Dan Betzer of First Assembly musician Steve Green. of God Church in Fort Myers spoke Green performed a concert, Songs about the important work the center of Life, on March 3 dinner concert performs in Southwest Florida. It attended by a record crowd of 579 provides a home in Cape Coral for people at McGregor Baptist Church in homeless young women in crisis Fort Myers. pregnancies to help them become Green’s music has been honored self-supporting through education, job with four Grammy nominations, 18 training, parenting classes, professional number one songs and seven Dove counseling and spiritual guidance. It is Awards, Christian music’s highest the only residential program of its kind honor. He has recorded 37 albums, in Lee County. Wanda Jones, Gene Payne and Rosalie including children’s projects and The center serves up to 12 young Payne, Lifeline Family Center board members Doug and Carolyn Comrie, platinum sponsors Spanish language albums and has women, ages 16 to 22, and up to 24 and does outreach to all areas of Lee and corporations as well as United sold more than three million albums babies at a time. The non-profit also County, including college campuses. Way. For more information about worldwide. operates a 24/7 pregnancy phone It receives no government funding Lifeline Family Center, visit www. “We are very pleased that Steve helpline, provides free pregnancy and is wholly dependent upon LifelineFamilyCenter.org Green came to Southwest Florida to tests, free ultrasounds by appointment donations from individuals, churches THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 17

Pure Florida guests are invited to bring Seafaring canines and their owners can their dogs aboard the M/V Edison Explorer cruise along the Caloosahatchee Pets are welcome to take a peaceful cruise on the Caloosahatchee for a sightseeing cruise to Picnic Island Dog Friendly Cruise To Picnic Island ure Florida’s Fort Myers location is presenting Bark on the Ark on PSaturday, March 26 from 8 to 11 a.m. Guests will have the opportunity to bring their dogs aboard the M/V Edison Explorer for a sightseeing river cruise to Picnic Island, located between Sanibel and Pine Island that exhibits the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. Passengers can take a peaceful cruise along the Caloosahatchee followed by a Dogs frolic in the water at Picnic Island playful time on the island with their dogs. Water, Frisbees and treats are included for the dogs. Human treats, such as soda, Canines and owners make new friends wine and beer will also be available for aboard Pure Florida’s Bark on the Ark purchase. cruises The Edison Explorer departs from sengers and their pets. All dogs that can The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 West follow basic commands are welcome. First Street in Fort Myers. For more information or to book, call Cost is $44 per person. Reservations email [email protected]. call 919- are required as room is limited to 25 pas- 2965 or visit www.PureFL.com. 18 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 The free-agent signing of David Price Baseball Writer Tells Sanibel Fans That (seven years, $217 million) provides Boston the best pitcher in the AL East, Red Sox Should Be Better In 2016 according to Cafardo, and the acquisition by Ed Frank of closer Craig Kimbrel (39 saves with San Diego in 2015) fortifies the bullpen. he success of the Boston Red Sox in the upcoming sea- Asked his opinion on the status of man- son could hinge upon resolving two problem areas that ager, John Farrell, Cafardo said he could Tplagued the team a year ago, according to Nick Cafardo, be on a “short leash” should the team the Boston Globe’s national baseball columnist, who addressed not get off on a good start. He pointed a group of Red Sox fans last week at The Community House out that interim manager Torey Lovullo on Sanibel. directed Boston to a plus-500 record when Cafardo made no secret of the fact that infielders Pablo he took over during Farrell’s medical leave Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez, whom the Red Sox obtained for cancer treatment last season. a year ago in huge, multi-million dollar signings, not only per- The deep-pocketed Red Sox have formed poorly but also hurt the chemistry of the club. invested heavily in the international market You need only to look at their 2015 records to understand signing Cuban outfielder Rusney Castillo in Cafardo’s reasoning. Sandoval, who reported to Boston grossly overweight after sign- 2014 for a record $72.5 million, the larg- Sanibel resident Bill Gibney, left, hosted ing a five-year $90 million contract, hit only .245 with just 47 RBIs. est ever for a Cuban free agent, and a year noted baseball writer Nick Cafardo for The Ramirez, who is being switched to first base this year, wasn’t much better, hitting later paying Cuban Yoan Moncada, a sec- Community House presentation .249 with 53 RBIs after signing a four-year $88 million deal with the Red Sox. ond-baseman, $71.5 million – a deal that Cafardo said Boston tried to trade Ramirez in the off-season without success so he cost the Red Sox another $71.5 million for exceeding the international signing pool. has decided to try the controversial former All-Star at first base in the hope his play After being called up from Triple A Pawtucket last year, Castillo hit a respectable will improve in the upcoming season and shed a negative reputation. .253 in 80 games. “Red Sox fans are very special and don’t accept finishing in last place three of the Cafardo had high praise for David Dombrowski, brought in last year as president of last four years,” Cafardo said. baseball operations. “He is not afraid to trade prospects. He is very decisive and hon- The well-known baseball writer and television personality explained the major est,” he said. change in the Red Sox philosophy that we reported upon two weeks ago, of less reli- Other Cafardo opinions: After 26 years of being banned from baseball, Pete Rose ance on mathematical analytics and a return to added emphasis on scouting. belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame; players such as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, He said this move is somewhat surprising since principal owner John Henry, who Alex Rodriguez and others who have been accused of using performance-enhancing ordered the change, made his fortune as a business investor crunching numbers. drugs, should be admitted to the Hall of Fame because he believes 70 to 80 percent of In a wide ranging question and answer session following his talk, the personable players tried them at one time and simply didn’t get caught. Cafardo predicted an improved Red Sox record in 2016 winning 88 to 89 games It was an enlightening, entertaining evening for the Red Sox faithful on Sanibel who (they won 78 last year) and a second-place finish in the tough American League attended, but Cafardo left those fans feeling that the negative infield vibes of Ramirez Eastern Division. and Sandoval must be resolved – and resolved quickly.

with cash-only admission available at $15 per day for adults and $10 per day for children ages 5 to 12. Parking at the Lee County Civic Center is $5 per vehicle, per day. For more event information, visit www.lightningcity.com. For more infor- mation about USA Gymnastics-Florida, visit www.usagfl.org. Writing Seminar With Author O. Born

Taking a giant toothbrush to the plate hriller writer James O. Born will share experience and lessons Tlearned the hard way in a free Brush The Plate writing session at the Southwest Florida Leaving a clean plate Reading Festival from 10 a.m. to noon Contest Kicks Off Saturday, March 19, at Harborside r. Tim Verwest of Pediatric in 1992, the Miracle has qualified for sponsored by Lightning City Gymnastics Event Center, 1375 Monroe Street and Dentistry of Fort Myers is offer- the Florida State League playoffs eight and Cheerleading, will bring gymnasts neighboring Centennial Park in Fort Ding an opportunity to children 13 times and won the Florida State League from around the state to compete in Myers. years or under to “brush off the plate” Championship in 2014. Home games Lee County. The session is free and attendees will during a Fort Myers Miracle game. The are played at Hammond Stadium at the Last year’s event attracted more than learn about general concepts of writing contest is free and open to the general CenturyLink Sports Complex. 2,000 sports visitors to Lee County, fiction from idea to publication. Born public. For a game and events schedule, or resulting in approximately 1,000 will discuss the elements writers should “We did this last year and the kids had more information, visit www.miraclebase- hotel room nights and approximately consider as they prepare for the ardu- a lot of fun,” said Dr. Verwest. “We want ball.com. $400,000 in direct spending. ous journey of self discovery and trials of to get people excited about dental care “We have had great success host- doubt and rejection as a story develops. and the partnerships we have had with the ing USA Gymnastics-Florida competi- He will offer a simple guide to structuring Miracle help us do that in different way.” County To Host tions here in Lee County, and we look a novel, developing characters and creat- Twenty winners will be selected forward to offering another competi- ing suspense. throughout the season and the contest Gymnastics tive meet for visitors and members of The Reading Festival is free and is 100 will officially conclude in September. our community to enjoy,” said Jeff percent community supported through To enter to win two tickets and the on Championships Mielke, executive director of Lee County donations, sponsorships and grants. To field activity, visit www.drverwest.com/ Sports Development. “Competitions help ensure the continuation of this free ee County will host the USA like the USA Gymnastics-Florida State brush-the-plate-contest/. Gymnastics-Florida Level 6, 9 and community event visit www.readfest.org The Fort Myers Miracle is the Class Championships showcase all that Lee to make a secure online donation. Author L10 State Championships from County has to offer, providing visitors A Advanced minor league baseball affili- information, dates of partner events, March 18 to 20 at Lee County Civic the opportunity to learn more about our ate of the Minnesota Twins major league Center, located at 11831 Bayshore directions is available at www.readfest.org baseball club. Since moving to Fort Myers great community.” or by calling 479-4636. Road in North Fort Myers. The meet, The meet will be open to the public, THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 19 tickets and register online at www. Madisen’s Match madisensmatch.com or by calling The Landings’ activities office at 482-3211. Charity Tennis Sponsorship opportunities are still available; visit the website or contact Camp, Pro-Am event founder Duane Chaney at 292- riday, March 18 and Saturday, 0322 for more information. March 19 bring hall of fame ten- Fnis coach Nick Bollettieri and fellow tennis legends Tom Gullikson, Tiger Bay Club Lisa Raymond, Jimmy Arias, Mikael Pernfors, Luke Jensen, Don Johnson Luncheon With and Kathy Rinaldi to Fort Myers for the 8th annual Madisen’s Match Charity Rep. Eagle Tennis Camp, Pro-Am, and Exhibition n the heels of the 2016 legisla- at The Landings, Yacht, Golf and Tennis tive session, Rep. Dane Eagle Club. Participants will have the oppor- Owill present an update on gun tunity to meet, learn from and play legislation at the Wednesday, March 23 alongside participating tennis legends. Tiger Bay Club of Southwest Florida The event benefits patients receiving luncheon. care from the Regional Cancer Center Leoma Lovegrove with some of the Matlacha/Pine Island firemen Hosted at the City Pier Building, 1300 and Barbara’s Friend’s - Golisano Hendry Street in Fort Myers, meeting came from Bert’s Bar, True Tours, Frills, Children’s Hospital Cancer Center Fund. registration and networking begin at Lovegrove, Fire Pure Florida, Sip and Send, Capt. Jack The weekend’s events get started on 11:30 a.m., with lunch and discussion at Eco Boat Tours, Cape Coral Balloons, Friday, March 18 with the Madisen’s noon. Fighters To Paint Edison & Ford Winter Estates and Bert’s Match Gala & Auction being held at The A native of Cape Coral and a graduate Pine Bay Gallery. Landings Helm Club. Enjoy fine dining, of the University of Florida, Eagle has For Jaws Of Life The drawing for Lovegrove’s origi- live entertainment and bid on great silent served in the House of Representatives ocal businesses have partnered nal art, Fire House Groupie, valued and live auction items. Live auction items since 2012. During his first term in up to raise money to buy a new at $10,000, will be drawn at 3 pm. include a men’s Rolex watch, exclusive office, he contributed to the passing LJaws of Life for the Matlacha/ Raffle tickets can be purchased right up travel packages and much more. of 15 bills through the Florida House, Pine Island Fire District on Wednesday, to the drawing. Winner does not have On Saturday, March 19, a limited 13 of which became law. In the 2015 March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at to be present. Tickets are available at number of participants will have the session, Eagle passed his entire legislative Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens, 4637 Lovegrove’s Gallery and the Matlacha/ opportunity to share the court with the agenda through the Florida House of Pine Island Road, Matlacha. Pine Island Fire Station. legends. The Legends Tennis Camp Representatives, taking on issues as The fundraiser starts out with a Vino’s “We want to raise $30,000 total to places participants in small groups of varied as economic development, criminal Picasso session to paint Fire House buy the Jaws of Life, Lovegrove said. up to six players where they receive justice and deregulation. Groupie with guest instructor Leoma Visit VinosPicasso.com to reserve a instruction from each of the Madisen’s Most recently, Eagle co-sponsored Lovegrove and special guest painters, the seat to paint with Lovegrove and the fire- Match pros during the 2.5-hour tennis HB4001 Campus Carry and HB163 local firemen. men. Cost is $100 per person and par- camp. The Madisen’s Match Pro-Am Open Carry, both of which passed in the Gift baskets and silent auction items ticipants take their painting home. puts guests on the court where they can House 80-37 and 80-38, respectively. play with and against the celebrity pros At the luncheon, Eagle will provide in the fun and competitive Pro-Am. insight on the impacts of gun legislation Participants will also enjoy a catered as it relates to college campuses, open Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Raise lunch and ticket to watch the exhibition. carry and Amendment II. Ticket packages start at $35 for The Tiger Bay luncheon is open to Money To Save Women And Babies exhibition matches; Gala & Auction the public. Registration is $35 for Tiger tickets start at $90; Clinic and Pro-Am Bay members and $45 for non-members. he Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Club has pledged to donate $26,250 packages start at $300. Seating is limited. Reservations can be to The Eliminate Project, and have raised $23,452.96 thus far. In addition to Get more information, purchase made online at www.swfltigerbay.org. Tthat donation, the club’s sponsored youth organization, Cypress Lake Middle School Builders Club, have raised $1,600 towards the project. The Eliminate Project is a partnership between Kiwanis International and UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT). MNT is a painful disease that kills one baby every nine minutes, or about 160 newborns each day and a significant number of women. The donation from the Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis will save 14,580 women and children from MNT. As of February 17, Kiwanians around the globe, in partnership with UNICEF, have raised $107 million in cash and pledges. The effects of maternal and neonatal tetanus are excruciating — tiny newborns suf- fer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. The disease is typically contracted through unhygienic childbirth practices. The goal of the project is to eliminate this swift, painful and highly preventable disease by immunizing women of childbearing age, which will not only protect them but also their future babies. Since 1999, UNICEF and partners have eliminated MNT in 38 countries, includ- ing Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Gabon, Cote d’ Ivoire and Iraq. As of February 2016, MNT remains a public health threat in 21 countries. For more information about The Eliminate Project, please visit www. TheEliminateProject.org. For details on joining the Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Club, call club president Heather Chouinard at 332-4440 or email [email protected].

Share your community news with us. Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 or email [email protected] 20 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 From page 1 It is co-sponsored by the Alliance for Nonprofit organizations that meet On Friday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m., the Arts, Creative Photo and the Lee the guidelines and agree to the grant there will be a Hats Off to GLAD luncheon World Water Day County Black History Society. Island Cow agreement included in the application at Gulf Harbour Country Club in South of Sanibel is the reception sponsor. Go packet are invited to submit an Fort Myers to benefit the independent cen- Brazil during the film’s production. to www.ArtInLee.org to make reserva- application, which can be downloaded ter. The cost of the luncheon is $50. Call A public reception begins at 6:30 p.m. tions. Admission is free, but donations are from the Junior League’s website at 481-2100 to make a reservation. and the film starts at 7 p.m. There will be a appreciated. www.jlfm.org. Completed applications GLAD ministers to infants through discussion period after the film. A compan- The Alliance for the Arts is located at must be delivered directly to the voluntary pre-kindergarten students and ion photography exhibit by Hoffman called 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south JLFM office, located at 1500 Colonial offers after-school care, helping work- Goddesses of Nature will be on display. of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For Boulevard, Suite 104 in Fort Myers, no ing parents who need quality affordable Yemanjá: Wisdom from the African more information, call 939-2787 or go later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 child care and preschool education for Heart of Brazil explores the fascinat- to www.artinlee.org. with attention to R&D Chair. Electronic their children. GLAD’s primary goal is ing Afro-Brazilian culture known as applications will not be accepted. to enable students to enter public school Candomblé through the voices of four The Junior League will review the conversant in English and be ready to dynamic elder women leaders. The eldest Junior League applications and award grants of up to succeed academically. Qualified teachers is 109, the daughter of a slave. A pow- $3,000 approximately 60 days after the and administrators work to insure that erful legacy of enslaved Africans forced Mini-Grant deadline. students are well cared for and academi- to Brazil during the trans-Atlantic slave It is through fundraising efforts with cally ready for kindergarten. They have trade, Candomblé reveres elders, our Applications events like Taste of the Town that received APPLE accreditation and the ancestors and the natural world on which the JLFM is able to award grants to Gold Seal for the past four years. we all depend, regardless of ethnicity or he Junior League of Fort Myers, its community partners. In 2015, the GLAD is funded in part by United socio-ecolonic background. The culture Inc. announced that its 2016 mini- JLFM awarded more than $11,000 in Way, parent participation, and govern- is thriving in the large city of Salvador, Tgrant applications are now open mini grants to 13 local nonprofits and ment subsidies. However, this does not Bahia, Brazil’s first capital, as well as and available for download on its web- organizations including Brothers Big fully defray the costs of their education. small colonial towns. site until Thursday, March 31. Sisters of Lee County, the Children’s That is where Friends of GLAD and com- Addressing history, social and envi- The JLFM supports local nonprofit Advocacy Center, Children’s Home munity partners are vital to the continua- ronmental justice and the power of faith organizations having a 501(c)(3) status, Society of Florida – Southwest Division, tion of the programs. and community, it is a compelling story are in the process of obtaining a 501(c) Dress for Success, The Foundation for If you are unable to attend the lun- for our times. The title Yemanjá honors (3) status, or are under the umbrella Lee County Public Schools, Inc., Human cheon, you can support the cause by the Yoruba/Brazilian goddess of the of an agency with 501(c)(3) status by Trafficking Awareness Partnerships, donating to their matching opportunity. oceans and sea, considered sacred in awarding mini-grant funding for projects Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida, An anonymous donor has agreed to pay Candomblé. The film compels viewers to that focus youth development within Literacy Council Gulf Coast, Literacy an additional dollar for every two dollars reconsider relationships with the natural the community, including Lee, Collier, Volunteers of Collier County, Partners given if the word “matching” is on the world and with each other. Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. for Breast Cancer Care, Inc., Pine Manor check. This means a $20 contribution will Improvement Association, Inc., Quality be valued at $30 to the charity. Simply Life Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. and mail those checks to 10320 Gladiolus SalusCare, Inc. Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33908 and For more information or questions know you have helped a child succeed. about applying for a JLFM community Go to gladkids.net for more informa- mini-grant, email [email protected], tion. call 277-1197 or visit www.jlfm.org. From page 1 Luncheon To Four Aces At Support Center Wildcat Run ard work and recognition often the Arnold Palmer Signature golf course go hand in hand. This is certainly at Wildcat Run in Estero. According to Htrue of the Gladiolus Learning the National Hole In One Registry, the and Development Center, a pre-school odds of two players acing the same hole for disadvantaged children who are pre- are 17 million to one. The remaining dominantly from the Harlem Heights aces were made during the fourth nine- community in South Fort Myers. hole match on the 6th and 11th holes. THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 21 response that is written neatly and with the process. If his word processing School Smart legibly. skills are weak, he should practice those by Shelley M. Interestingly in a review of five sci- as well so he can have the most success Greggs, NCSP entific studies, Dr. Stephen Graham, possible in his upcoming exams. Professor of Leadership and Innovation Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at ear at Arizona State University found that Florida SouthWestern State College, Shelley, the score for a typed version of a hand- where she teaches psychology and edu- D My son written text dropped by 18 percentile cation courses. She is also a nation- will have to take points. According to teachers involved ally certified school psychologist and some standardized in these studies, spelling and grammar consultant for School Consultation tests online very errors were more visible in typed versus Services, a private educational consult- soon. It’s a big the handwritten version of the same ing company. Questions for publica- change from tak- paper. tion may be addressed to smgreggs@ ing a handwritten Computers can underestimate writ- gmail.com. Not all questions submitted test and I am wor- ing achievements. In another review can be addressed through this publica- ried that it will be a problem for him. Is of the literature, Dr. Graham found tion. there something I can do to help him? showed that students with little experi- Tanya A., Fort Myers ence using computers as an assessment Patricia Cicero, pictured with Carlo Cicero, Tanya, tool scored 18 percentile points lower Nominations was last year’s winner You are correct in thinking that the than when they composed their essays outstanding educator who incorporates method of testing can change student using paper and pencil. For students Open For Teacher test scores. There is current although “Lessons Learned from the Uncommon with little experience, computer assess- Friends” to teach character education limited research that suggests that the ments underestimate their writing Of The Year method of test taking actually does in his or her classroom. Nominated achievement. ominations for the Character educators also inspire students to adopt influences test results. The research So what testing methods should Education Champion Teacher of results are quite mixed. In some studies, the quality characteristics of the five schools use? Should one method or Nthe Year are open at Uncommon Uncommon Friends – Thomas Edison, students who take the pencil and paper the other be abandoned? In the best Friends Foundation. Elementary, middle handwritten exams performed better Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Dr. Alexis of all possible worlds, students should and high school teachers in public, pri- Carrel and Charles Lindbergh – intel- than those on computer while in other be allowed to use the method of test- vate and charter schools in Lee, Char- studies the reverse is true. lectual giants who helped shape the 20th ing they are most proficient with when lotte, Collier, Glades and Hendry counties century. Some of the issues concerning test- taking tests. Abandoning computer- are eligible and can nominate themselves taking methods include speed and Last year’s Character Education based tests would be a mistake since or be nominated by others. Nominated Champion Teacher of the Year was legibility of handwriting. Students’ high-stakes assessments are becoming individuals must have taught lessons from handwriting is not always fast enough Patricia Cicero of Pinewoods Elementary increasingly digital. Schools will respond the Uncommon Friends Foundation’s School in Estero. for them to record all of their ideas more effectively and catch up by will Character Education curriculum, exhibit before some of them slip from memory. Criteria and the nomination form making word processing and other digi- characteristics of the Uncommon Friends are available at www.uncommonfriends. In a study with University of London tal composing tools a common staple. in their personal and professional life, undergraduates, handwriting fluency org. The nomination form and a letter of Studies have shown that students who and have the endorsement of a school support from the nominee’s supervising accounted for 40 percent of the vari- use such tools over time become bet- administrator. ance in their scores on a timed-essay administrator must be submitted by email ter writers than those who continue to The award will be presented to the to [email protected] no writing test. While additional research write with paper and pencil. 2016 Character Education Champion has revealed that test responses that later than May 1. Additional information The key activity for your son is for Teacher during the Uncommon Evening are available by calling Angela Melvin, are less legible can drop scores by 35 him to take as many practice exams as annual gala to be held on November percentile points compared to the same executive director of the Uncommon possible online so he becomes familiar 3. The annual award recognizes an Friends Foundation, at 337-9503.

Financial Focus “phased-in” retirement can affect your which are taxable. But if you did retire investment and income strategies in in stages and continued to work part- Enrollment Open Should You Retire several areas, such as these: time, past when you expected to com- • Social Security – You can start pletely retire, you may be able to stick For Virtual School In ‘Stages’? collecting Social Security as early as with the required minimum withdrawals lorida Virtual School Full Time, a by Jennifer Basey age 62, but your monthly payments at least for a while, rather than taking statewide online public school, is will only be about 75 percent of what out larger amounts immediately. In this Fopening enrollment for kindergar- or many you’d get if you wait until you reach 66 way, you could potentially keep more of ten through grade 5 for the 2016-17 people, the (assuming that 66 is your “full” retire- your retirement funds growing in your school year. Enrollment for FLVS Full Fconcept of ment age). And the payments get larger tax-deferred accounts. Time grades 6 to 12 will open on June retirement can from there, until they “max out” at 70. • Investment mix – If you planned to 1. Parents can enroll their students and be scary, both So, if you had planned to retire at 62 retire at a certain date, you might have receive updates at www.FLVSFT.com. emotionally and but instead retired in stages, you could created a specific mix of investments Combining Florida-certified teachers, financially. If you, possibly afford to delay taking Social designed to provide you with sufficient a proven curriculum, technology tools too, feel somewhat Security until your checks were big- income to last your lifetime. But if you and community experiences, FLVS Full anxious about what ger. You could work and receive Social continue to work, you may not have to Time delivers a high quality online edu- awaits you, you Security, but if your earnings exceed a rely so heavily on your portfolio – that cation to students who benefit from an might feel more certain amount, some of your benefits is, your IRA, 401(k) and all investments individualized approach to learning. comfortable in knowing that, depending may be withheld, at least until you held outside these retirement accounts “Online learning is one of the fast- on where you work, you might be able reach full retirement age – after which – to help you meet your income needs. est growing forms of education, and we to retire in stages. you can earn as much as you want with Consequently, during these extra years encourage all prospective families to As its name suggests, retiring in no withholding of benefits. However, of work, you may be able to withdraw enroll their students now,” said Marcie stages typically involves reducing one’s your Social Security could still be taxed less from your portfolio, thus potentially Trombino, lead principal for FLVS Full work hours from full-time to part-time, based on your income. having more assets to provide for your Time’s K-5 program. and then, eventually, to complete retire- • Required minimum distributions income needs down the road. ment. If you enjoy the social relation- – During your working years, you may As you can see, a “phased-in” retire- ships of work, and you define part of well have contributed to tax-deferred ment could help provide you with your identity with what you do at your retirement accounts, such as a tra- options in making a variety of financial job, this type of gradual transition may ditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar decisions. So, plan carefully before you To advertise in be easier for you to accommodate than employer-sponsored plan. But once you exit the workforce – a gradual departure the abrupt transition from “worker” to turn 70½, you must start taking with- may be a good way to say “goodbye.” The River Weekly News “retiree.” drawals (“required minimum distribu- Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor As for the financial aspects of such tions,” or RMDs) from these accounts. in Fort Myers. She can be reached at Call 415-7732 a move, you will want to plan ahead. A You can’t delay taking these payments, [email protected]. 22 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 from Fort Myers High School came in to care system was setting up food services Kendrick’s Career work part-time. They really worked, too.” at HealthPark Medical Center prior to the She also remembered when the nurses new facility opening in the early 1990s. Spans 55 Years, served the food to the patients in the hos- She and her supervisor worked seven pital. “It was a lot different back then,” days, 12 hours a day to get everything One Employer she noted. “When I started, there were ready, including writing all the procedures only three diets for patients: regular, soft for food service staff. and liquid. Now, there are 67!” Kendrick “They allowed us to set it up the way said all the liquids were made by hand in we wanted,” Kendrick explained. “It was the kitchen, including fresh eggnog and a lot of work, and a lot of fun.” root beer floats. Several years ago, when Cape Coral Miss Annie says she’s seen a lot of Hospital became part of Lee Memorial change over the years – and some have Health System, Annie was asked to take come full circle, like using all fresh food in charge of the dining services there. Her the early 1960s, to lots of canned food, caring attitude and friendly smile quickly then frozen foods, and now the trend is extended her “work family” to include her back to fresh food, which is most nutri- co-workers there. She served as manager tious. She remembered when there were of Dining Services at Cape Coral Hospital no computers – food orders were com- until her retirement this year. pleted with paper tickets. Larry Altier, system director for Food “We tried Palm Pilots at one time,” and Nutrition Services, has worked with she said, “but we didn’t like those.” Annie more than a decade. Today, a call center handles all the “Annie was hired before John F. The kitchen at Cape Coral Hospital was Kennedy, space travel, the civil rights Annie Kendrick’s work home for 20 years, food orders; special requests are received until her recent retirement. She was all day and night. movement, Vietnam, Watergate, com- employed by Lee Memorial Health System Back in the early 1960s, food service puters and cell phones,” Altier said. for 55 years. staff went home after the evening meal. “Being able to adjust, manage a family, Kendrick said the weekends were covered career, and maintain her tenure with Lee amazing people here to work with.” Memorial Health System for 55 years is a Annie Kendrick receives a 25-year ser- by ‘split shifts;’ workers came in for half a “Miss Annie” as she’s known to her day on Saturday and Sunday, in addition remarkable feat. Annie’s appreciation for vice award in 1986 from Jim Nathan, then fellow employees, started her long-term president of Lee Memorial Hospital. to their hours during the week. her employer and pride in her contribu- career in the kitchen, preparing food for After marriage, Kendrick took a few tion to its success is a trademark of great patients and staff. There were only 50 years off from work to raise her three value in today’s fast-changing business orking for the same company beds in the hospital at that time. for many decades is an achieve- children – the first two were born in environment.” “We used fresh foods,” Kendrick Jones-Walker Hospital, a local hospital Annie decided to retire this year, and Wment deserving celebration. recalled, “orange juice delivered fresh This year, as Lee Memorial Health for African Americans during segrega- plans to spend time with her family and from the groves, and food from the tion. Her youngest son, Marvin, was born working in her yard. System marks its 100th anniversary, Farmers Market.” She said there were no one employee will mark an unprec- in Lee Memorial Hospital. As an adult, “Lee Memorial has done a lot for me,” plastics in use at the time – and no auto- Marvin previously worked at Lee Memorial she added. edented personal achievement: Annie matic dishwasher. Kendrick is celebrating 55 years of ser- Hospital, and now works at LeeSar – Lee There’s no doubt about it, Annie “Lee Memorial had its own bakery. Memorial’s health care supply provider. Kendrick has done a lot for her co- vice with the health care system. I remember making flowers and leaves She was just out of high school when Kendrick said that her favorite assign- workers, patients, Lee Memorial Health (from frosting) for the cakes,” she said, ment during her tenure with the health System and our community. she moved from Georgia to live with her which were prepared and frozen until aunt in Fort Myers. A friend who worked cakes were decorated for birthdays and at Lee Memorial Hospital suggested other celebrations. In addition to the bak- Annie try for a job there, too. She did ery, she remembers the butchering area being. These interactive and informa- and was hired on the spot. It was her first in the kitchen, where the chef would cut tive lectures are presented by Dr. Sal and only job in a 55-year career. up large pieces of meat like sides of beef Lacagnina, vice president of health and “I kind of grew up with the system,” or whole hogs. wellness and medical director of the Kendrick said, reflecting on her tenure “We (employees) were like a family,” wellness centers in Cape Coral and Fort with the health system. “There are some Kendrick added. “Every evening, kids Myers. The microbiome is the environment within the GI tract made up of trillions of bacteria which supports health. We are now coming to understand the importance of bacteria living within us and know that they not only protect us from harmful bacteria but they also produce necessary vitamins, hormones and other substances that we rely on for good health. Dr. Lacagnina will give an informative presentation about the foods we eat and the liquids we drink and how they directly affect the health of beneficial bacteria in our gut. This month’s lecture will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Dr. Salvatore Lacagnina Cape Coral Hospital, Room A, 636 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral. Healthy Living Reservations are requested. Call the registration line at 424-3234 or email Lecture Series [email protected] .Visit www. At Lee Memorial healthylee.com for more information. ee Memorial Health System is presenting a series of free lec- Read us online at Ltures designed to cover a variety of health care topics to help people IslandSunNews.com improve their physical and mental well- THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 23 deaRPharmacist goitrogens and thyroid health even fur- participants were diagnosed with thyroid ther. The rising incidence of thyroid can- cancer. They didn’t track the number of Spring Shamrock The Case cer worldwide has prompted much of the people who developed a goiter, but I sus- research on goitrogens. pect that was high, too. Carnival At FGCU Against Kale Drinking raw goitrogens every day After accounting for the different vari- lorida Gulf Coast University’s Eta by Suzy Cohen, RPh could cause dramatic consequences to ables, one dietary trend stood out: Higher Tau chapter of Kappa Delta is host- your thyroid and reproductive organs, intake of “cruciferous vegetables” in mid- Fing a Shamrock Carnival on Satur- ear despite other benefits from these super- life doubled the risk of thyroid cancer! day, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It Pharmacist: foods. Goitrogenic compounds tempo- This could be a nightmare for some of will be held on the South Village Lawn at D My mom rarily suppress iodine absorption and you because all commercial green super- Florida Gulf Coast University, located off and dad invited me to utilization. Mind you, iodine is critical to food drinks contain a lot of goitrogens of 10501 FGCU Boulevard South. dinner and I refused good thyroid, breast and prostate health. in them, and you may be enthusiastically Eighty percent of what is raised will go to eat the raw broc- Goitrogenic foods are primarily the cruci- drinking them. I’d be avoid them if you to Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of coli and dip mom ferous vegetables such as kale, broccoli, have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, a goi- SWFL, the local child abuse prevention offered. I am not cabbage, Brussels sprouts and others. But ter, breast disease or chronic fatigue. agency, while the remaining 20 per- afraid of broccoli, you may not realize that peaches, straw- I’ve written a more comprehensive cent will go to the national Kappa Delta honest. But it made berries, pears, peanuts, soy milk and flax version of this article and included a organization and Prevent Child Abuse me wonder how seed are goitrogenic, too. The complete mind-blowing list of all the goitrogenic America. many of you know about the goitrogenic list is posted at my website. foods that you probably have in your Kicking off the carnival will be Estero effect this veggie has on your thyroid. These goitrogenic vegetables contain fridge right now. Go to SuzyCohen.com Mayor Nick Batos, with a special proc- Today, I’m writing to inform you of compounds like “thiocyanate” which may and sign up for my newsletter, and I’ll lamation from the Village of Estero, goitrogenic foods, in case you are worried increase thyroid cancer risk by inhibiting email it to you next week. recognizing Kappa Delta’s contributions about thyroid cancer, goiters, breast or iodine transport to the thyroid gland. In This information is not intended to CAC over the past few years. The prostate disease or fatigue. the study published in Clinical Nutrition to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- carnival will have inflatables, a dunk tank, Goitrogens fight with your thyroid. Research 2014, researchers were able tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The relay races, a caking station, a DJ, carni- Over time, they can cause a goiter to confirm that blocking iodine caused a 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered val games and more. Tickets are on sale which is a swelling in the neck due to an pro-inflammatory reaction against the thy- pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. for $10 each and can be purchased by enlarged thyroid gland. Goiter, goitro- roid gland (bad). The researchers found SuzyCohen.com. contacting Devon Arcuri (dnarcuri9350@ gens, get it? this association in several geographic eagle.fgcu.edu or 321-276-4220). It’s not that they are “bad.” It’s more regions of the world, where iodine intake Through the carnival, the sorority that they are a poor match for you, espe- was low and raw cruciferous vegetable hopes to create a friendly competition cially if you have (or are afraid of getting) intake was high. among FGCU students and increase thyroid disease. A lot of you are drinking In November 2015 in The awareness of the treatment and preven- greens because I’ve told you to over the International Journal of Cancer, Read us online at tion of child abuse. years. Some of the brands out there are researchers looked at dietary patterns loaded with goitrogens. Two recent stud- in people and tracked them for about IslandSunNews.com ies have taken the relationship between 10 years. Within that time frame, 325

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From page 1 Locally owned KDIM Entertainment President Kevin Demers said, “This is an excit- ing time for KDIM Entertainment. We couldn’t be happier to have these great artists Toto right here in Southwest Florida. We’re looking forward to the continued success of The Kimball was in several Classic Rock Series and the Rock Pack with more shows coming up later this year in bands in the late 1970s Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Mexico and other great places.” when he met and became Tickets start at $29. A limited number of VIP meet-and-greet tickets are friends with Jeffery available for $94. For more information, or to purchase a ticket online visit Porcaro, then the drum- TheClassicRockSeries.com, ticketfly.com, theranchfortmyers.com, call Ticketfly toll- mer with Steely Dan, and free at 877-987-6487 or The Ranch box office, 2158 Colonial Boulevard in Fort David Paich, who had just Myers at 985-9839. Tickets will also be available the day of the show starting at 3 co-written the Grammy- p.m. at The Ranch box office. The show is for those age 21 and over. winning Silk Degrees LP with Boz Scaggs. Porcaro and Paich had attended largest airfield training base during WW many of Kimball’s rehears- II. Scattered remnants of the airfield are als with his band, SS still visible. The preserve is also located Fools. A few months after within the boundaries of Lee County’s leaving the band, Porcaro designated aquifer recharge area. and Paich asked Kimball to The 90-minute walk is on a fully be the lead singer of their accessible trail and a picnic shelter and new band, Toto. restroom are on site. Participants should Toto went on to be wear closed toe shoes suitable for wet nominated for a Grammy conditions. for best new band and in No reservations are required and no 1982, received a record dogs are permitted in this preserve. Call 707-3325 for more information. nine Grammy nominations Scenic wetlands draw waterfowl to Wild for their album Toto IV, Turkey Strand Preserve. taking home six awards. From page 1 Kicking things off for this classic ‘80s rock show Free Guided Art Bazaar will be Carol-Lyn Liddle, Arts, Cypress Lake High School and known as Las Vegas’ Nature Walk the work of sixth to eighth graders from Queen of Rock for hav- Lee County Conservation 20/20 Cypress Lake Middle School. ing performed in nearly Carol-Lyn Liddle volunteer naturalist will lead a free The association will host a reception at every major hotel/casino A1.4-mile nature and history walk the gallery on April 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Vegas. Liddle has performed with such powerhouse artists as Aerosmith’s Jimmy at Wild Turkey Strand Preserve at 9 All are welcome. Crespo, Bon Jovi’s Hugh McDonald, Heart’s Howard Leese and Whitesnake’s Doug a.m. Saturday, March 19 The Preserve For more information, call 463-3909 Aldrich. She also performed in concert as back up vocals for The Rock Pack, KDIM is located at 11901 Rod and Gun Club or stop by the Fort Myers Beach Art Entertainment’s concert series, which included lead singer of Rock and Roll Hall of Road, Fort Myers. Association gallery at 3030 Donora, one Fame band Cheap Trick, Robin Zander, The Tubes’ Fee Waybill, Kansas’ former lead The preserve has a fascinating his- mile south of the Matanzas Bridge. singer Steve Walsh, Starship’s Mickey Thomas, Kimball, and Asia featuring John tory as it includes parts of the former For more information, visit Payne. Buckingham Army Airfield, the state’s www.fortmyersbeachart.com. DID YOU KNOWTHE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016 25 TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. MEASUREMENTS: How fast do you have to travel to break the sound barrier? 1. Who was the last Padres starting pitcher before James Shields in 2015 to win his first 2. FOOD & DRINK: What food is also known as a groundnut? seven decisions of a season? 3. MOVIES: What film ended with the words “the horror ... the horror”? 2. During the 1970s, two N.L. players had a season of at least 30 home runs and at least 30 4. QUOTATIONS: What 20th-century actor once said, “Courage is being scared to errors. Name either one. death but saddling up anyway”? 3. Who holds the Big Ten record for most passing touchdowns in a season? 5. MEDICAL: What is the medical symptom called dyspnea? 4. When was the last time the Washington Wizards franchise won at least 50 games in a season? 6. SCIENCE: What is the study of blood called? 5. Ben Bishop set a record in the 2015-16 NHL season for most career wins by a Tampa 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the predominant language of Australia? Bay Lightning goaltender. Who had held the mark? 8. TELEVISION: Who was Sonny Crockett’s partner in “Miami Vice”? 6. Who was the first American male skier to win an Olympic downhill gold medal? 9. U.S. STATES: How many U.S. states border Mexico? 7. In 2015, Inbee Park became the seventh female golfer to win four different majors. 10. LANGUAGE: What is the longest English word composed only of vowels? Name four of the first six.

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completing an important matter, you still demonstrators, led by Martin Luther King PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ need to focus on being focused. But things Jr., begin a historic 54-mile march from My Stars ease up in time for weekend fun with Selma, Alabama, to the state capitol at FOR WEEK OF MARCH 21, 2016 family and friends. Montgomery. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The AQUARIUS (January 20 to February ● On March 24, 1989, the worst oil week promises a calmer aspect. Although 18) A certain matter might take an spill in U.S. territory begins when the there might be some lingering effects of a unexpected turn. Don’t simply accept it; supertanker Exxon Valdez runs aground on recent job problem, things should continue ask for an explanation. What you learn a reef in Alaska’s remote Prince William to ease up. Also expect a change in a home- might be helpful in shifting the situation Sound. An estimated 11 million gallons of based situation. around to your benefit. oil was released and eventually covered TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) If you PISCES (February 19 to March 20) 1,300 miles of coastline. feel uneasy about a colleague’s suggestion, Projecting a positive attitude helps restore it might be that your wise inner Taurean calm even when you’re confronting some STRANGE BUT TRUE guide is alerting you to a potential problem. pretty stormy situations. Stay the course. Stepping away could turn out to be the The outcome will be well worth your ● It was British art critic and social right thing to do. efforts. reformer John Ruskin who made the GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A family BORN THIS WEEK: While you enjoy following sage observation: “Sunshine is get-together opens up new opportunities for tradition and stability, you also appreciate delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us renewing ties. It can be especially effective the good things that change can bring. up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no in dealing with disagreements that should such thing as bad weather, only different have been, but never were, fully resolved. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY kinds of good weather.” CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You ● After the events of this past winter, might be surprised at the response you get ● On March 22, 1765, to raise funds to you may not be surprised to learn that sales to a recent decision. You might be even pay off debts and defend the new American of cakes, cookies and candy spike when a more surprised by the reasons behind territories won from the French, the British blizzard is in the weather forecast. it. In any event, you’ll learn something government passes the Stamp Act. It ● You’ve almost certainly heard of important. levied a tax on all materials printed in the “M*A*S*H,” one of the most popular LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your colonies, from newspapers and pamphlets TV series of all time. One of the main aspects favor resolving any tensions left to playing cards and even dice. characters on the show, which ran from over from a recent incident. You might ● On March 25, 1911, the Triangle 1972 to 1983, was Corporal Klinger, played want to consider having a “clear the air” Shirtwaist Company factory in New York by Jamie Farr. It’s interesting to note that talk as soon as you can. A call can lead to a City burns down, killing 145 workers. in the 1950s, Farr actually served as an change of plans. Owners had refused to install sprinkler enlisted man in the U.S. Army in Korea -- VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) systems and take other safety measures in and the dog tags he wore on the show were Avoid repeating yourself. 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The printer’s wife suggests you might be pursuing an of America. was, evidently, a lover of cats -- and her impossible cause. ● On March 27, 1945, Nazi Germany cats begged for scraps and screeched at all SCORPIO (October 23 to November launches its last V-2 long-range rockets, hours of the night. Finally fed up with the 21) An unexpected setback can be a killing 162 civilians in England and felines, the apprentices took matters into blessing in disguise. Use it to recheck your Belgium. The V-2 could carry a 2,000- their own hands: While the family was out facts and how you’ve presented them. pound warhead and became the precursor of town, they held a formal trial, complete Meanwhile, look for ways to expand your of the ICBM of the postwar era. with guards, a confessor and a public contacts. ● On March 26, 1953, American medical executioner. After they were pronounced SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announces that guilty, the accused felines were strung up December 21) You should finally be seeing he has successfully tested a vaccine against on cat-sized gallows. a positive change in a recent personal the virus that causes polio. In 1952 -- an situation. However, an on-the-job matter epidemic year for the crippling disease THOUGHT FOR THE DAY might need more attention than you -- there were 58,000 new cases reported in realized. Stay with it. the U.S. “Politics, as a practice, whatever its CAPRICORN (December 22 to ● On March 21, 1965, in the name professions, has always been the systematic January 19) While you should be close to of black voting rights, 3,200 civil-rights organization of hatreds.” -- Henry Adams 26 THE RIVER - MARCH 18, 2016

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Emergency ...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce ...... 477-1200 SUDOKU Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 To play Sudoku: HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Complete the grid so Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 that every row, column Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 and every 3x3 box Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 contains the numbers Post Offi ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 1 through 9 (the same ARTS number cannot appear Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 more than once in a Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 row, column or 3x3 box.) BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 There is no guessing Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 and no math involved, Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 just logic. Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers ...... 288-2535 answer on page 25 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 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 Pets Of The Week CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL ello, my name is Paris. I’m a 1-year-old Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 spayed female brown brindle pit bull ter- American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 rier. It’s a mystery as to how such a good Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 H Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 dog didn’t get claimed. Paris surely had an owner Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 that was missing her. She’s beautiful, smart Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 and athletic and loves, loves, loves to play ball. Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 Throw a Frisbee and she will catch it. She really Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 enjoys being in playgroups with other dogs at the duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 shelter. If you’re looking for a hiking, jogging, Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 companion for your active lifestyle look no fur- FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 ther, she’s right here at Animal Services. Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 My adoption fee is $75. Get $20 off when Garden Club of Cape Coral ...... 239-257-2654 you make a basket during Animal Services March Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Madness Adoption promotion. Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 Hello, my name is Blue. I’m a 5-year-old neu- Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 tered male white and black domestic shorthair. NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 Blue is a very handsome big boy. He’s very per- Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 sonable and will make an excellent companion Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 for a human or other pet. In fact, Blue came into Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 the shelter with two other cats from the same Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 household. One has been adopted but Emmie is Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: still available as well as Blue. You may want to Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 adopt them both as cats are always two-for-one adoption fee. Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 Paris ID# 625368 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 My adoption fee is $50. Get $20 off when Gateway to the Islands...... 218-5768 you make a basket during Animal Services March Iona-McGregor ...... 482-0869 Madness Adoption promotion. Lions Clubs: For information about this week’s pets, call Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 Services’ website at www.LeeLostPets.com. Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. POLO Club of Lee County ...... 477-4906 The website updates every hour so you will be Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 able to see if these or any other pets are still Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 available. United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 The shelter is open for adoptions from United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 Parkway. Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccina- Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 tion and county license if three months or Langford Kingston Home ...... 239-334-2550 older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 for dogs six months and over, feline AIDS and Skatium ...... 321-7510 leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 health guarantee, and a bag of Science Diet Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 pet food. True Tours ...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: The adoption package is valued at $500. 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