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Vol. 19, No. 40 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers OCTOBER 2, 2020

Celulas Madres by Marina Font Dare To Know by Renee Rey images provided viewer encounters large vessels and even installations of ceramic (with wood) often Instragram Live imbalanced – even unstable – all bearing the imprint of the artist’s hand, and many Exhibition And further softened with raw sheep’s wool. Font, a native of Argentina who lives Artist Discussion in Miami, started out in photography Demosthenes by Heather Couch our artists of the Wasmer Gallery but her work is now photo-based. The at Florida Gulf Coast University will pandemic by Heather Couch, Marina photograph is no longer the end-product Font, Renee Rey and Terre Rybovich who Townsend Warbler and the Drawing Process but rather the starting point. In fact, Fbe involved in an artist roundtable by Terre Rybovich discussion and question-and-answer engage their bodies in their art. Along the same photo – a female figure in an with curator John Loscuito, they worked Couch is an uncommon ceramicist anatomic pose – is used over and over, session for an art exhibition titled When from West Palm Beach. In a manner We See Further via Instragram Live on collaboratively to create a physical and each time elaborated with embroidery and virtual exhibition both timely and inspired, both playful and reflective, she lets the other materials. Sunday, October 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. material and forms guide her, each step The show is a record of enduring a complete with dance performance. Rey, who lives in Bonita Springs and informed by the preceding one. The continued on page 12 Alliance Staging Outdoor Play

A group at a previous waterfront tour photo courtesy www.ostegobay.org beginning October 7. Waterfront The three-hour tour involves a 1½ hour The GreenMarket stage photo provided guided visit at the foundation’s marine he Alliance for the Arts will present Producing Artistic Director Bill Taylor. “And Tours At Marine science center museum and a walking tour The Duck Variations by David what better backdrop for a performance of the commercial fishing industry working TMamet on an outdoor stage in the than the Florida night sky?” Science Center waterfront. GreenMarket area. The production will be The Duck Variations dramatizes the old held on October 8, 9, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. adage that people who talk the most with he local shrimping industry will be The museum contains numerous hands- as well as October 10 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 authority about something are the ones highlighted during the Ostego Bay on exhibits, touch tank, beach exhibit and p.m. and October 11 and 18 at 11 a.m. most likely to know the least about it. In the Foundation Working Waterfront estuarine aquariums. The walking tour T includes stops at Erickson & Jensen Supply “We’ve been hard at work to create play, two old men discuss the ways of ducks Guided Tours, offered every Wednesday an intimate, open-air venue where our from 9 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, House, net shop and Trico Shrimp Boat and life, making observations that are continued on page 16 neighbors can safely enjoy live theater,” said continued on page 17 2 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Changes At Bay And Hendry – Again by Gerri Reaves, PhD t first glance, these two photos taken at Bay and Hendry might appear to be taken within a year or so of Aeach other, one pre- and one post-Luminary Hotel. Not so. They were taken eight years apart, a reminder that Bay and Hendry has had its share of upheaval over the last decade. The pre-hotel photo with the orange fencing was taken in June 2012, years before the Luminary was planned. It might seem like long-ago history, but think back to another massive construction project, the Downtown Fort Myers’ Riverfront Detention Basin Project, which is now adjacent to the hotel – its front entrance, so to speak. That Detention Basin Project had its grand opening in December 2012, and for a while, all was calm and settled at Bay and Hendry. Then came the plans for the Luminary, and it was back to the bulldozers and street closures – in the name of a good cause, of course. The photo of the 12-story, 237-room hotel was taken just two days after the Luminary’s ribbon-cutting, showing the new structure amid the last signs of construction to tidy up before the September 23 opening. Two days after the September 17 ribbon-cutting for the Luminary Hotel, the construction Now that the northwest quadrant of that intersection is emerging from its latest barriers were coming down again and the streets were open transformation and the hotel is a reality, it’s time to rejoice over the disappearance riverfront of the Caloosahatchee in the town’s early history, it flooded regularly of construction machinery and the reopening of streets. during the rainy season. And, it’s a good time to remember that the spot has always been vulnerable to In fact, the Bay-Hendry corner lay at the foot of the Hendry Street dock until major changes. After all, most of it was underwater a century ago. the late 1930s. In the early 20th century, it was the site of a wagon works/ To begin with, Bay Street’s name was no accident. Located along the original blacksmith shop. But even a century ago, fill projects had begun transforming the downtown riverfront. The first seawall had been built in 1908 and the first portion of Bay Street between 1908 and 1912 to improve the shabby waterfront. Thus, that wagon works was likely built on fill, just as the Luminary is today. When significant construction projects like the Basin or hotel come along, they seem more or less permanent from the short-sighted perspective of everyday life. People living in 1908 probably thought that new seawall would be there a good long time, and the people who used that former parking lot at Bay and Hendry probably didn’t expect it to vanish. But a historical perspective forces the question: How many years before someone is writing about the demolition and replacement of the Basin Project and hotel? Such is the flow of history. Learn more about the Bay and Hendry corner at the following research centers. Hours might be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, so call first. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. theimag.org. In June 2012, the Downtown Fort Myers’ Riverfront Detention Basin Project was proceeding at Sources: The Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Fort Bay and Hendry. It opened in December of that year. photos by Gerri Reaves Myers Press, The News-Press and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer.

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For more information location, businesses are simply asked to about CAN IT! visit www.getpushing.com/ allow the public to drop off non-perishable community/can-it. food items at their location between 4 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 Fort Myers Art: of completing his debut novel titled Art Detective. A former tax attorney, he lives Artists To Join in Estero with his fiancé and their four Forces On Buck’s cats. Backyard Mural Lee Health Virtual by Tom Hall 5K Registration he Fort Myers Public Art Now Open Committee T ee Health’s Inspiring Health 5K is has approved a plan by the Fort going virtual. Registration is now Myers Mural Society Lopen for the 5th annual event set to have finalists to take place November 4 through 10. JP Almonicid This year, the race will raise funds for and Erik Schlake COVID-19 relief while maintaining its join forces on the commitment to a healthy and active Buck’s Backyard lifestyle. mural project that is to be installed on the Inclusive to all activity levels and block wall separating historic McCollum families, the virtual 5K allows participants Hall from the adjoining residential to run, jog or walk at their own pace and at a location of their choice, including neighborhood to the north. The ambitious Erik Schlake and JP Almonicid photo courtesy www.artswfl.com indoors on a treadmill. Participants have 2,440-square-foot project will cover 17 performances, area residents would A number of community members concrete panels, each measuring eight the option to upload their race time to gather in the parking lot, where they attended the public art committee meeting www.runsignup.com and share photos on feet high by 18 feet wide. Although the would eat barbeque, drink beer, smoke and showed enthusiasm for the proposals artists’ mural styles are radically different, www.leehealthstrong.org to be entered cigars and play along with the musicians and the prospect of the artists combining into a raffle for great prizes. Fort Myers Mural Society Director Shari inside on slap boxes, harmonicas and their talents to produce a cohesive design Shifrin assured the committee that the “We are pleased to be entering our other instruments. The venue was also that will draw attention to the Dunbar fifth year of this important event,” said size and scope of the project will benefit the site of boxing matches, dances and community and Fort Myers at large. from a blend of the design concepts that Carrie Bloemers, MS, RDN, LDN, other social events, and during World War At its August meeting, the committee director of Healthy Life Center – Almonacid and Schlake presented to the II, the dance hall functioned as the USO moved another step closer to approving committee on September 15. Education & Navigation at Lee Health. for black officers and enlisted men. Over a plan that includes relocating two of the “Although we can’t be together for “The board of directors of the mural time, the area surrounding McCollum city’s Cor-Ten steel Edgardo Carmona society really feel that we can create these this year’s race, we look forward to the Hall was affectionately nicknamed Buck’s sculptures, Duo Sinfonico or Flute Player opportunity to promote good health and 17 panels using both artists,” Shifrin told Backyard in honor of the building’s owner, and Sintonia or Nostalgic Tune on the the committee. “Some portions of this bring families and friends together in a Clifford “Buck” McCollum Sr. Radio, to the McCollum Hall site in an safe and socially distant way.” mural will complement each other while The designs submitted by Almonicid effort to convert the location into an “art diversifying the view.” Visit www.tinyurl.com/inspire5k to and Schlake both pay tribute to this hub.” In so doing, Fort Myers will join register. Registration includes a T-shirt Almonacid credits graffiti, street and rich history, and both artists spent Florida cities like Miami, Tampa and the graphic arts as influences, which is and medal. Register by October 5 to considerable time at the Lee County Gainesville, which are bringing art and guarantee shirt size. reflected in his joyful embrace of a bright Black History Society and the Williams artists into residential neighborhoods and vibrant color palette. More of a This event is made possible Academy Black History Museum to make art accessible to everyone through the generosity and support realist, Schlake draws more heavily on researching the area and the era, and and convert previously ho-hum spaces traditional decorative art, which features of the following sponsors: ACADIA locating old photographs and reference into centers of creativity that appeal to Pharmaceuticals, Arthrex, Caloosa Tent a more subdued and sophisticated mix of material, which they duly incorporated creative class workers and residents. The texture and color. But both artists share a & Rental, Collin’s Vision and Florida Skin into their thoughtful designs. McCollum Hall hub will be linked to the Center. Sponsorship opportunities are deep and abiding respect for the history Almonicid and Schlake were chosen city’s other creative centers and outdoor of not only McCollum Hall, but the Safety still available. For more information, call from a field of nine applicants by a gold public artworks through Otocast, a free 468-0050. Hill/Dunbar community in which the star five-member selection committee mobile app that provides information, two-story, 10,000 square-foot Art Deco who scored the artists’ submissions on audios and maps showing the location of landmark thrived. the basis of originality, technical ability, each of the nearly 70 works of art that During the 1930s and ’40s, McCollum visibility by motorists passing by on comprise the city’s growing public art College Bound Hall was Southwest Florida’s most famous Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, style collection. ily Croke of Cape Coral is entertainment venue. Part of the “Chitlin’ and how well their designs express the The Fort Myers Mural Society a member of the incoming Circuit,” the second-floor dance hall Buck’s Backyard theme. The third finalist, anticipates that work on the mural will Lundergraduate class at the hosted such internationally-renowned Michael Rosato of Maryland, withdrew begin in early January and be completed University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. musicians as Count Basie, Louis from consideration citing concerns on or before April 30, 2021. Summer Meade of Fort Myers Armstrong, BB King, Lionel Hampton, over the length of time he would have Tom Hall is both an amateur artist recently enrolled as a first-year student Otis Redding, Lucky Milliner and Duke to be away from his family during the and aspiring novelist who writes art at Hamilton College in Clinton, New Ellington and his orchestra. During these coronavirus pandemic. quest thrillers. He is in the final stages York. 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They were P#MakeSpaceForPace, has raised a we can safely gather for an evening of community’s generosity, for the first surprised with the news during an online record number of fashion-forward apparel fun and fashion while helping raise critical time ever, we’ll have the unique ability to staff meeting when representatives from for its Love That Dress! shopping event. funds for PACE programs.” restock our merchandise throughout the Burlington joined the zoom. Initially scheduled for fall 2020, Love That The expansive collection features event with amazing, high-quality clothing The website connects teachers to 30 Dress! will now take place in 2021, with a thousands of dresses and separates from and accessories.” vendors they can buy supplies from that new date to be announced. well-known brands including high-end The new date for Love That Dress! will can be put to immediate use. For more The #MakeSpaceForPace campaign brands like BCBG, Calvin Klein, Lilly be announced soon. To sign up for event information, visit www.adoptaclassroom. encouraged the community to clean out Pulitzer, Ralph Lauren, St. John updates, visit www.lovethatdressleecounty. org. their closets for a cause, helping build an Collection, Tory Burch and White House expansive inventory for PACE’s highly Black Market. Along with gently loved anticipated shopping event. Nearly 6,000 contributions from individual community brand-new and gently loved dresses, supporters, local businesses also have separates, shoes, handbags and accessories donated thousands of brand-new items. were donated. These items will later The inventory for Love That Dress! also be sold at deeply discounted prices to includes 385 brand-new gowns donated by attendees of Love That Dress! Macy’s as well as more than 2,000 items “We are so honored by the incredible donated from a Coconut Point boutique. number of donations received through our “Donations from local businesses first #MakeSpaceForPace dress collection,” and community donors is what makes Window Treatments . Furniture . Flooring . Lighting . Accessories . Closets – whether at work, at school or around the White Cane community. Safety Tips for Drivers: Safety Day Stop your car at least 5 feet from a crosswalk. Pedestrians who are blind may Is October 15 use the sound of your engine to locate crosswalk boundaries. If any part of your hite Cane Safety Day, which car is in the crosswalk, they may misjudge celebrates the achievements of the safe area. people with blindness and vision W Avoid honking at individuals using a loss, will be celebrated Thursday, October white cane. People who are blind have no 15. The national observance was first idea why you are honking. celebrated in 1964 with the proclamation Yield for pedestrians who have a white by President Lyndon B. Johnson. cane; it’s the law. A white cane is an important Lighthouse of Southwest Florida is mobility tool as well as the symbol a vision rehabilitation center serving of independence. White canes were Lee, Hendry and Glades counties. introduced in the 1930s as a way of Orientation and mobility training is one assisting blind pedestrians to travel of many services offered by Lighthouse independently. They also helped motorists of Southwest Florida. The team of identify and yield to people using the white professional staff compassionately cane, and they have been protected by law helps people of all ages, with blindness in the United States since that time. Canes and vision loss, to achieve goals for were painted white to be more easily independence. visible. For more information, visit www. Providing Custom Interiors to Sanibel & Captiva for 30 years For blind people, the white cane is an lighthouseswfl.org or call 997-7797. essential tool that gives them the ability Complimentary In-Home Consultation to achieve a full and independent life. Orientation and mobility training enables individuals to know their space in relation College to others and objects and how to safely navigate their environments. Instructors Graduates certified in orientation and mobility offer dwin Fomanka and Cameron training for the blind to safely navigate Welch, both of Fort Myers, recently their community. The orientation and Egraduated from Kennesaw State 695 Tarpon Bay Rd. Sanibel, FL 33957 239.472.6551 mobility specialist assists the person to University in Kennesaw, Georgia. www.coin.decoratingden.com get from point A to point B successfully 6 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 of transportation for our PACE program renovation that the county started in May seniors.” 2020, with the majority of the construction The 10 buses were an in-kind gift work taking place overnight so patrons in lieu of funding Hope PACE has were not inconvenienced. The flooring traditionally received from FDOT. will be replaced during this scheduled “FDOT supports Hope PACE closure. The renovation is funded, in part, along with other deserving nonprofit by a donation from the estate of Frances organizations that work hard to ensure Prigmore. the elderly and frail have access to critical For locations of other available community resources,” said L.K. Nandam, branches and for online resources, visit FDOT District One secretary. “We are www.leegov.com/library. happy to help further their worthy efforts this year with vehicles to help serve those most in need.” Science Center To be eligible to enroll in Hope PACE, which is free of charge for participants To Reopen with dual Medicare and Medicaid coverage, you must be at least age 55 and a Lee, he IMAG History and Science Center Collier or Charlotte county resident who is reopening on weekends beginning has health problems that qualify for nursing TFriday, October 2. The museum home care. To learn more, visit www. will open Fridays from noon to 7 p.m., hopepace.org or call 985-6400. If you or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a loved one need immediate assistance, Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The family- Samira K. Beckwith with PACE Hope Mobiles photo provided contact Hope Healthcare at 482-4673. friendly destination features interactive the buses will be used to transport exhibits, aquariums, hands-on activities, Bus Donation program participants to special Hope history displays and more, inspiring the PACE Care Centers, where they receive Library To Close imagination in all of us. Helps Hope PACE comprehensive medical and therapeutic All IMAG staff will wear face masks care, medications, and – prior to the Temporarily For for the safety and protection of visitors. Serve Community pandemic – social activities and meals. Proper hand washing and good hygiene practices are encouraged, and convenient ope PACE, the program of Hope PACE also provides transportation to appointments with specialists and other Renovations sanitation stations are provided throughout all-inclusive care for the elderly, he Lakes Regional Library will close the premises. In addition, enhanced hourly has received 10 buses from the needed services. H “Hope PACE’s innovative, personal temporarily starting Monday, October cleaning and disinfecting protocols are in Florida Department of Transportation in approach helps avoid unnecessary T5, while interior upgrades happen in practice with additional deep cleanings support of their mission of maintaining the building. The county also is temporarily scheduled twice daily to thoroughly address the quality of life and optimal ability for hospitalizations by ensuring our elderly remain safely in the community and suspending curbside holds pickup. The all touch points, surfaces, spaces, and Lee, Collier and Charlotte county seniors library is expected to reopen at 10 a.m. exhibits. at risk for nursing home placement and receive the care they deserve in the place they call home,” said Samira K. Beckwith, Tuesday, October 13. No items will be due The IMAG is located at 2000 keeping them healthy, comfortable and during the closure, and the exterior book Cranford Avenue in Fort Myers. For more independent in their own homes for as president and CEO of Hope Healthcare. “With these buses, FDOT helps make return will remain open. information, call 243-0043 or visit www. long as possible. Lakes Regional has been undergoing a theimag.org. Transformed into Hope Mobiles, possible the relied-upon, essential element

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SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN org, 7401 Winkler Road, 481-4040. AND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY JESUS THE WORKER CATHOLIC Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10:45 Email changes to press@islandsunnews. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., 3595 Broadway, 939-1218. com or call 395-1213. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 7

Native gray nicker’s prickly pods contain pretty egg-like poisonous seeds used to make jewelry and other objects

Dragon fruit is grown commercially and Pandanas’s pineapple-like fruit is actually used to make a variety of foods, from numerous prism-like individual fruits smoothies and salads to candy photos by Gerri Reaves and is pollinated at night mostly by moths. There is some disagreement over Plant Smart whether the skin is toxic. Non-native pandanas’s (Pandanas Attention- utilis) pineapple-like fruit is actually 100 to 200 prism-like compressed fruit that is Grabbing Fruit edible for both wildlife and people. by Gerri Reaves However, not all Pandanas species are edible, so exercise caution. outh Florida’s astounding variety The fruit can be six to 12 inches long of plant life is a delight to the eye and eight inches in diameter, ripening from Sand intellect, and fruit like the ones green to yellow or orange. pictured here are a reminder that we live in Native to Madagascar and a relative a fascinating subtropical region where just of palms, grasses and bananas, it has about any curious plant will grow. “walking” stilt roots and frond-like leaves But it pays to know which are edible – and is common in South Florida. Avoid castorbean. The seeds within its bur-like fruit is the source for deadly ricin even touchable. Although a Florida native, gray nicker Does a colorful fruit offer a delicious When you hear a news report about when dry to reveal three mottled or black (Guilandina bonduc) has its faults, deadly ricin being mailed to someone, it’s seeds commonly described as resembling dessert, an allergic reaction, or a possible specifically, a tendency to be aggressive death sentence? Is the fruit edible but the referring to the seeds in this plant’s bur-like an “engorged tick.” and invasive and shade out other plants. fruit. To top it off, this native to Northeastern seeds toxic – or should both be avoided? The smooth grayish seeds inside the Of the four shown here, two are If even one seed is ingested or chewed Africa and the Middle East is listed as a prickly clam-shaped pod are both a vice by people or animals, it can kill. Inhalation category-II invasive species in Florida. The non-native edibles, one a native with and virtue, one might say. poisonous seeds, and one invasive species can result in death too, although mere tree is fast-growing and aggressive. Although they are poisonous, they have touching is not likely to be fatal. Think twice before even touching so dangerous that its sale was prohibited in medicinal and decorative uses. The seeds the state nearly 20 years ago. Furthermore, there is no antidote for or allowing a child or pet to touch an that resemble tiny bird eggs or marbles ricin. intriguing unfamiliar fruit. What could be a more decorative are used to make jewelry, “pet” objects, centerpiece than dragon fruit (Hylocereus If that’s not enough to alarm you, Plant Smart explores the diverse flora good-luck charms, or prayer beads. there’s more. The spiny fruit splits open of South Florida. undatus), with that spiny dayglo pink skin? Even if you’re don’t make jewelry, In addition to being a conversation- though, this shrub-like vine is worth starter, it is easy to grow and edible. Make tolerating, for it is a host and nectar plant EXPERIENCE: HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPES smoothies, salads, desserts, or jams with it. for several native butterflies, including Many cultivars exist for this climbing some species protected at the state and cactus that’s native to the tropical forests federal levels. of Mexico and Central and South America. Castorbean’s (Ricinus communis) fruit It is grown commercially in South Florida is definitely one to avoid.

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The patient is receiving tub time and Brown Pelican medication. “This bird is still in ICU (intensive by Bob Petcher care unit) receiving pain medications and he brown supportive care, but we expect to move it pelican to an outdoor enclosure within the week T(Pelecanus to test its ability to use the left wing,” said occidentalis) is a Dr. Bast. “This patient must regain full fish-loving seabird function of the wing and have normal that can be found flight ability in order to be considered for along the southern release.” coasts of the U.S., CROW has seen an uptick in brown including the Atlantic pelicans admitted this year than all of last and Pacific oceans year. Many of these preventable injuries as well as the Gulf of are related to hook and monofilament line Mexico. These water-plungers make huge issues as well as anglers feeding pelicans. splashes when diving for fish, or annoy According to Florida Administrative fishermen by hanging out and begging Code 68A-4.001, intentionally feeding near their boats. or placing food that attracts pelicans and At CROW, a juvenile brown pelican was modifies the natural behavior in a way that admitted from the Sanibel Causeway after is detrimental to the survival or health of a being seen with a left wing droop and not local population is prohibited by law. flying. Upon examination, veterinarians “We see hundreds of hook/line cases found a hook embedded in the patient’s every year, and not all of those patients leg, as well as a hook that had been CROW medical staff members remove a partially digested fish carcass from patient #20-4427 survive their injuries,” said Dr. Bast. “The ingested. photo by Brian Bohlman good news is these injuries are easily “The hook in the right leg is not directly to be very thin, possibly related to the droop was or will become an injury that preventable. Check out the Mind Your associated with the wing droop; however, ingested hook. the pelican lives with. Line webpage (www.mindyourline.org) for we suspect there’s a soft tissue injury of “Ingested hooks can cause internal “Time will tell. If it was a more more information on how you can help if that wing associated with being entangled trauma or even obstructions resulting recent injury associated with the line you see an animal that has encountered in the associated monofilament line,” said in loss of body weight,” said Dr. Bast. entanglement, this bird might improve hook and line.” Dr. Robin Bast, CROW’s staff veterinarian. “Alternatively, this patient could have had given time and pain medications while CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation “The (ingested) hook was in the a pre-existing condition (such as a wing the soft tissues heal,” said Dr. Bast. “If it of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife proventriculus, or the glandular stomach injury) that made it difficult to obtain food was a chronic injury, it may be a more hospital providing veterinary care for in birds where food begins to be digested on its own, making it more tempting to permanent issue for this animal.” native and migratory wildlife from our before it passes into the ventriculus, also take the easy meal of a fish on a hook/ After the hooks were removed, local area. The hospital accepts patients known as the gizzard or mechanical line. Since our patients cannot talk and veterinarians flushed the wounds and seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. stomach. It was still embedded in a partially provide a history, we have to consider both started the patient on oral fluids and Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, digested fish carcass upon removal.” possibilities.” a refeeding plan. The pelican was still FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit www. Upon intake, the patient was also noted At this time, it is unclear if the wing seen with the wing droop that has been crowclinic.org. approve. Purchase Of The purchase price is $1,075,000, plus closing costs. Riverfront Parcel In other recent action, the board voted UDDERLY GREAT FOOD! he Lee Board of County to authorize staff to pursue the purchase Commissioners approved the of an additional five parcels, totaling more Tpurchase of 14 acres of riverfront than 200 acres, for Conservation 20/20. land in Olga for Conservation 20/20. Any proposed purchase of those parcels The property is located adjacent to will be brought back before the board for Olga Shores Preserve to the west and consideration. south, the Caloosahatchee to the north There are currently 30,225 acres and Linwood Avenue to the east. within the Conservation 20/20, The parcel is one of the few remaining Lee County’s land acquisition and undeveloped Caloosahatchee riverfront management program. Conservation tracts of land with dense oak hammocks lands help the county protect drinking and pristine vegetation. The Conservation water, enhance water quality, provide 20/20 Land Acquisition and Stewardship nature-based recreational opportunities, Advisory Committee (CLASAC) voted protect areas from flooding and provide unanimously to forward this purchase wildlife habitat. For more information, agreement for board consideration to visit www.conservation2020.org. SOCIALLY DISTANCED Help SCCF Bring Back the Barn Owls Poisoned rats can kill the eagles, hawks, bobcats and owls that eat them. Indoor & Outdoor Seating Tell your pest control professional to NOT use DINE HERE OR TO GO these rat poisons: • brodifacoum SCCF FULL LIQUOR • bromailone TROPICAL DRINKS • difenacoum 472-2329 CRAZY • difethialone sccf.org 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island Or consider not using any rat poisons at all. 239.472.0606 • SanibelIslandCow.com Instead, seal all entry points to your home. 10 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 New Partnership For Award Program

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank team with a Habitat for Humanity homeowner photo provided bank has donated over $1.4 million Award presented to Pelican Wire at the 2019 Blue Chip Awards, from left, Gray Davis, Kevin Bank Named dollars to local charitable causes. Pearce, Jason Brewer, Trent Dunn, Scott Gregory, Don Dimauro, John Pollock, Frank Balsamo As Southwest Florida faced the and Gary Trippe photo provided Finalist For Award devastating effects of COVID-19, Sanibel he Horizon Foundation has Blue Chip program coordinator Scott anibel Captiva Community Bank Captiva Community Bank assisted committed to partner long-term with Gregory. “Combining resources will ensure was named a finalist for the 2020 businesses in critical need, processing Tthe popular Blue Chip Community its continued growth and success, making SSocial Assurance Community Spark over 750 Small Business Administration Business Awards program starting with its it a real win-win for businesses and our Awards for outstanding efforts in helping Paycheck Protection Program loans. 26th annual event scheduled in 2021. community.” and improving the community. The bank Totaling nearly $70 million, the loans “The team at McGriff has done such In keeping with its founding principles is one of only 12 community banks and helped save an estimated 9,000 jobs in an outstanding job developing the Blue created by former insurance executive and credit unions selected nationwide. Southwest Florida. Chip Awards over the past quarter of business leader, Gary V. Trippe, the Blue “We are honored to be selected as a The bank also gifted $102,500 in a century, and we couldn’t be more Chip program will recognize small business finalist for this national award, especially charitable donations to help 12 local not- honored to support its ongoing success owners who have overcome adversity as it represents our efforts in helping for-profit organizations serving children with the Horizon Council and Lee County to achieve success. Thriving for-profit those around us,” said Amy McQuagge, and feeding people that were in need Economic Development Office,” said companies with their primary office located Horizon Foundation President Dan Eveloff. in Charlotte, Collier, or Lee county may vice president and director of marketing due to the unprecedented challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 26th annual Blue Chip Community apply. Eligible businesses must have been at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. Business Awards program is scheduled in continuous operation for at least three “We remain committed to supporting our The financial gift supported The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, for Thursday, May 20, 2021 and will years under the same ownership and have community in both good times and bad. be part of a larger multi-day series of five to 400 payroll employees. Registration It is what we have done for 17 years, and FISH of Sanibel-Captiva, Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, Valerie’s House, business events that will culminate with the for the event will remain free. we will continue to be a champion for the prestigious Industry Appreciation Awards For more details about the Blue Chip community we all love.” PACE Center for Girls-Lee, The Heights Foundation, Hearts to Home, Senior luncheon on May 21, 2021. Award program, contact Scott Gregory For 17 years, Sanibel Captiva “The move to partner with the Horizon at [email protected]. Community Bank has supported over Friendship Centers, American Legion Post 38, Children’s Education Center of Foundation, Horizon Council, Board of For more information about the Industry 300 not-for-profit community causes County Commissioners and Lee County Appreciation Awards and multi-day series and organizations – from Habitat for the Islands, Sanibel Sea School and the Sanibel School Fund. Economic Development Office was a of business events, contact Dilman Thomas Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties logical next step for our program,” said at [email protected]. and Blessings in a Backpack to The Recognizing the added hardship Foundation for Lee County Public this pandemic has caused nonprofit Schools – through a combination organizations in fulfilling their missions, of donations, pro bono work and the bank donated 2,700 square feet of College. volunteerism. More than 65 percent rent-free office space to the Southwest FSW Welcomes Prior to returning to FSW, Dr. of employees are nonprofit volunteers, Florida Chapter of Blessings in a Yovanovich served as assistant vice logging over 1,000 volunteer hours Backpack and the Southwest Florida New Vice Provost president for campus life and dean of annually. Since opening in 2003, the Symphony. lorida students, director of admissions and SouthWestern recruitment, and director of alumni FState College relations at Florida Gulf Coast University High School; Thomas Penn of Fort (FSW) recently (FGCU). Semifinalists Myers High School; Deven Shah of Fort appointed Dr. Dr. Yovanovich is active in national Myers High School; and Jack Moreland Michele Yovanovich organizations and an adjunct faculty Named For of Riverdale High School. as vice provost member in the FGCU master’s program Over 1.5 million juniors in about for student affairs. in the department of leadership, Scholarships 21,000 high schools entered the 2021 She will provide technology and research. She received National Merit Scholarship Program leadership for her associate in art degree from Central ight students from the School Florida Community College, bacxhelor District of Lee County have been by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/ all FSW student National Merit Scholarship Qualifying life and housing, of arts from Stetson University, master’s Eselected as semifinalists in the 2021 degree from the University of Georgia National Merit Scholarship Program. Test, which served as an initial screen enrollment Dr. Michele of program entrants. The nationwide management and Yovanovich and doctorate from Argosy University. These semifinalists represent less than “FSW and its mission are compelling, one percent of all high school seniors. pool of semifinalists includes the highest- athletics. scoring entrants in each state. This marks Dr. Yovanovich’s return and its students are inspiring,” said Dr. The eight students are: Genesis Carias Yovanovich. “I am deeply honored to of Bonita Springs High School; Kevin These academically talented high to FSW. Previously, she served as school seniors have an opportunity to district director for student development, serve in this leadership capacity during Dimaculangan of Dunbar High School; such an exciting time for the college as Brian Robinson of Estero High School; continue in the competition for some coordinator of college-student relations 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth and marketing, and institutional test we support student success by preparing Carlos Torres-Cobian of Estero High them to meet the future needs of the School; Charles Cosby of Fort Myers more than $30 million that will be offered administrator and assessment counselor next spring. in the 1990s at then Edison Community global society.” THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 11

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Fort Myers City Councilman Kevin Anderson and cancer survivor Kadin Williams photo provided are happy to see that Dr. Antonucci and Local Leaders others at Lee Health are willing to shave their heads to help raise matching funds Shave Heads for this important cause,” said Dr. Ken Walker, John E. & Aliese Price Foundation For Cancer Fund president and CEO. “The grant will be paid in full this year to encourage hroughout September, child others to join in the fun and watch these advocates and supporters of administrators and friends raise gifts by Barbara’s Friends were “braving the T going bald.” shave,” allowing local childhood cancer In addition, Dr. Thomas Presbrey and survivors to shave their heads to raise Florida Radiology Consultants donated awareness and support for Barbara’s BE WOWED BY OUR GIANT $40,000 to Clips for Cancer to encourage Friends – the cancer fund for Golisano Lee Health leaders to have their heads Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. PACIFIC OCTOPUS shaved. Presbrey, president of Florida In addition to raising money for the Radiology Consultants, joined them 25th year of Barbara’s Friends, Clips by having his head shaved by Ashton ENCOUNTER LIVE for Cancer raises awareness about the Hoiles. Hoiles was diagnosed with acute challenges of childhood cancer, including lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at just 3 ANIMALS IN OUR going bald, a frequent side-effect of years old. Today, he is an active 11-year- cancer treatments. Proceeds will provide TOUCH POOLS old boy who loves dirt bike racing and equipment, staffing and services to support giving back to the hospital that helped save lifesaving cancer care for children in our his life. region at Golisano Children’s Hospital. WIN A PRIZE ON Each Shavee had a personal goal of Dr. Larry Antonucci, president and raising $2,500 or more to support kids OUR SCAVENGER CEO of Lee Health, had his head shaved with cancer and the pediatric hematology by Caliah Russell, who 10 years ago at age and oncology program. HUNT 3 was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic Other Lee Health representatives leukemia. Caliah recently turned 13 who had their heads shaved included: Dr. and dreams of one day being a Disney TAKE HOME A FREE Scott Nygaard, chief operating officer; Imagineer. Dave Cato, chief officer of outpatient and “I am shaving my head because I want SHELL CRAFT KIT hospital operations and post-acute care; to show our children, the ones who are Ken Mack, Barbara’s Friends advisory fighting for their lives, that they are not board member; Kevin Anderson, Fort ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL alone, we are here with them and we Myers City Council and Barbara’s Friends want to do this for them,” said Antonucci. advisory board member; Rachel Toa, PROGRAM AT 2 P.M. DAILY “We’re here to take care of the community Golisano Children’s Hospital oncology regardless of ability to pay. I am proud to nurse; Al Kinkle, Barbara’s Friends join other leaders as well as the generous Advisory Board chairman; Bill Malstrom, donors to Barbara’s Friends to encourage Mel’s Diner and Barbara’s Friends advisory our young heroes.” board member; Dr. Emad Salman, regional To show their support of Antonucci, medical officer of Golisano Children’s The John E. & Aliese Price Foundation Hospital; Dr. Jordon Taillon, pulmonologist 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. issued a $25,000 challenge grant to the and critical care specialist; Dr. Shyam Sanibel, Florida 33957 community, pledging to match donations Kapadia, pulmonologist; Dr.Vijay Das, raised by Antonucci up to $25,000. Right pulmonologist, sleep mind critical (239) 395-2233 before Antonucci’s shave, Nancy and care specialist; and Dr. Parmeet Saini, Open Daily, 10–5 Randy Howell called to donate $20,000 pulmonologist and critical care specialist. towards the challenge. Nancy Howell is the The duo who started the Clips for sister of Barbara Haskell, the namesake of Cancer event, Armando Llechu, chief Barbara’s Friends and daughter of Frank officer, hospital operations and women Haskell, founder of the pediatric cancer and children’s services; and brain cancer Enjoy our spacious new renovation with lots of room for social distancing. fund. “We know how important these survivor Mackenzie Hummer had their Masks are required for all guests 2 and older. We can’t wait for your visit! funds are and applauded the community heads shaved with Dr. Venkat Prasad, chief support and challenges,” said Nancy medical officer of Lee Physician Group. Howell. To learn more and donate, visit www. “Cancer is a devastating disease for Purchase tickets at ShellMuseum.org barbarasfriends.org/clipsforcancer. anyone, especially for children, and we 12 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 Book Review The Book of Lost Names is a way into the hands of people who need beautifully written story. It is dedicated in them most.” It’s a thoughtful story about The Book part to: “And to librarians and booksellers men and women working together to save everywhere, who ensure that the books lives. Of Lost Names with the power to change lives find their by Di Saggau ristin Harmel’s questions: Do I describe what my The Book of School Smart characters look and feel like? Do I use the Lost Names by Shelley M. right action words with my nouns? Ask K your child to fill in any details she/he may is inspired by a true Greggs, NCSP have left out. story from World ear Then have your child reread the piece War II. A young and think about the order of sentences Polish/French Shelley, My fifth and paragraphs. You might ask whether Jewish woman D reordering one or two sentences helps and seventh grade is able to forge children have many communicate an idea more logically. Ask documents with writing assignments if words or ideas are repeated in the same fake names, helping that require revising paragraph. Use a thesaurus to improve hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis. and editing. Now vocabulary and suggest expanding an idea She keeps track of their real names so that that we are learning instead of repeating it. Finally, make sure they may be reunited with their parents at home, they want that your child can identify the main idea after the war, even though she understands me to help them with their writing. This is in each paragraph. that their parents may not survive the war. becoming very difficult because they think Now it’s time to edit the piece The book begins in 2005 with 86-year- I am being too critical of their work. How for spelling and grammar. Any word old Eva Traube, who lives in Winter Park, can I give them feedback without seeming processing program will have a spelling / Florida, working at a library. She reads a overly judgmental? Thank you. grammar checker that will do this quite story about a man in Germany returning Tonie P, Fort Myers easily, but you may want your child to rare books stolen by the Nazis and sees a image provided Tonie, learn how to edit independently. Use a photo of a book that once belonged to her. She remains bitter because her husband Writing is such a deeply personal and grammar checklist to help your child learn She immediately leaves for Berlin. Harmel was taken into custody during a raid. He reflective experience. Even for the best how to edit for grammatical errors. Once then transitions back to 1940s France, instilled a love of reading in Eva who was writers, it is not an easy process and they understand how to edit for spelling when Traube, at age 23 along with grateful because he opened the world providing feedback on your children’s and grammar, using technology to do this her mother, escape to the tiny town of to her. She realizes she cannot help her writing assignments may often feel like makes sense. Aurignon. She eventually joins the French father but she can help hundreds of Jewish walking on eggshells. If you’re too critical, As your children move into middle and resistance and helps Jewish people escape people. She works close with a mysterious your children might not want to share high school they should be writing on the to Switzerland. She uses an old religious forger named Remy and a local priest. The their writing assignments with you again. computer and using all the supports that book to keep track of the children’s book is a story of survival and bravery and On the other hand, if you give too much technology provides to support the writing names. It’s the book of lost names. shows how important forgers were during praise, you may not be helping them process. Traube’s mother doesn’t show much the war, and the dangers they faced in improve, and your children may question Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at appreciation for her daughter’s work. order to save others. the sincerity of your feedback. It’s difficult Florida SouthWestern State College, to make constructive comments to your where she teaches psychology and children so that they accept your advice education courses. She is also a instead of feeling as if you are criticizing nationally certified school psychologist them, but here are a few ideas that may and consultant for School Consultation make this easier for you. Services, a private educational consulting Highlight both the positive and negative company. Questions for publication aspects of the writing without judgment – may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. without using the words “good” and “bad.” com. Not all questions submitted can be Make sure that your children understand addressed through this publication. the functions of revising, editing and rewriting, and explain that revising writing From page 1 isn’t a matter of having done something wrong – it’s a chance to make something Instagram Live that’s already very good even better. New York City, is a courageous artist Revising involves making changes like who aims to challenge both traditional adding or deleting words, reorganizing landscapes and figurative art. Exploring sentences or ideas, while editing three- and four-dimensionality, she seeks Available at involves reviewing spelling, punctuation, connections and commonalities with the www.Amazon.com capitalization, sentence structure, grammar hope of bridging people around the world. www.OutSkirtsPress.com and correcting any mistakes. Recent events have led her to rethink what When something doesn’t work, you it means to be connected when separated. might ask, “Why did you choose to say it Rybovich is from Homestead and a this way?” or “Did you mean to say this?” lifelong drawer whose technique utilizes Making it a conversation, rather than both her hands and body. Focused on criticism, can help engage your children figure drawing, she tried lying on the in the process, and teach him/her that drawing. As a devoted birder, Rybovich editing and revising are a natural part of draws birds from her photos. In growing as a writer, regardless of age or quarantine, these icons of freedom grew skill level. huge, and the artist captured both the With beginning writers, the revising and process of drawing as well as the bird. editing process will be simpler. Start by To heighten the themes of body, reading your child’s piece aloud exactly as time and fragility, Taylor Greco has it is written, having your child listen for the choreographed a dance to be performed following things: Are any words missing? within the exhibition in November. A Are any important facts or events missing? senior dance major at Palm Beach Atlantic Is there a beginning, middle and end to University (PBAU), Greco designed the “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters your work? Read the piece aloud again, work in collaboration with accomplished that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of and if any of these things are missing, dancer and PBAU Dance Professor each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered have your child revise accordingly. Kathleen Klein. With a child who has more writing Visit @fgcuartgalleries or www. by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches experience, you might also ask him or for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams fgcu.edu/artgalleries/currentseason/ her to think about the following revising whenweseefurther to learn more. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 13 Cape Coral Top Heart Challenge Coordinator ulf Middle School Native Serves In Assistant Principal GEmma Winfield East China Sea was recently named t. j.g. Brittany Webb-Martin of Outstanding American Cape Coral serves as officer Heart Challenge Lof the deck (OOD) on the Coordinator, according Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile to The School District destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97). The of Lee County. Winfield U.S. Navy celebrates 245 years of was nominated by the unmatched combat power, presence, Southeastern Region reach, flexibility, endurance and of the American maneuverability in support of regional Heart Association to stability, which in turn promotes be in the National prosperity for all regional countries. Awards Ceremony for Halsey is forward-deployed to the the American Heart U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in Association. support of security and stability in the Lt. j.g. Brittany Webb-Martin “Innovation is a word Indo-Pacific region. photo by Andrew Langholf that would describe Emma,” said Emily work with your insurance provider to buy Cooper, youth market Know Your Flood flood insurance, including purchasing a director for the American separate policy for coverage of contents. Heart and Stroke Zone And Protect These and other tips are included in the Association of Southwest Emma Winfield photo provided three-minute video. Other videos – released Florida. “Not only did she From Damage earlier this summer – include a hurricane launch a 5K Color Run that included over 250 students and followed that up with season overview, making a plan, preparing ee County Government has added to a new school running club, she led the charge as the first school in the Southwest your pets, generator safety, emergency its online toolkit to prepare residents Florida area to launch the Quit Lying campaign focused on educating students on shelters, what to do before a storm and for heavy rains and hurricane season the dangers of teen vaping. She is a champion for her students, putting her time L what to do after the storm has passed. – and this new resource is one to keep in and talents to create programming to meet her middle school students where they Videos include a Hurricane Ready quiz mind year-round. The latest instructional are with relevant and engaging content to drive health outcomes.” to test viewers’ knowledge. Lee County video, located at www.leegov.com/ Some 34,000 schools participated in the 2019-20 American Heart Challenge produced the videos to assist community hurricane, is about the importance of Youth Programs. The Outstanding American Heart Challenge Coordinator award members who typically attend in-person protecting yourself and your property from is given to one volunteer nationwide each year on the middle and high school level hurricane seminars offered throughout flood damage. that shows creativity of event, passion of event, community involvement and has cities and unincorporated Lee County. “While your home’s location truly gone above and beyond for health. More than 500 students at Gulf Middle Those seminars were not possible this year may dictate your risk of flooding, no School took the pledge to not vape on January 31 by joining the American Heart due to the COVID-19 pandemic. location is immune from flooding in Association’s #QuitLying campaign. The county’s annual All Hazards Guide Southwest Florida,” said Lee Mayfield, also contains the same useful information Lee County public safety director, as the videos – including ways to learn emergency management. “The quickest your flood zone, flood hazard and your way to recover from a storm is to have evacuation zone – in a concise printed the appropriate insurance in place form. The guide also includes information beforehand.” FREE ESTATE PLANNING GUIDE on reporting blocked ditches and canals, Lee County urges residents and getting a permit before you build, choosing business owners to understand that your flood warning system and contacting flood zones and evacuation zones are your community floodplain manager about Is Your Plan: not the same. Evacuation zones are flood protection assistance. View the used in emergencies; when a storm is • maintaining CONTROL over your guide at www.leegov.com/publicsafety/ approaching, it is critical to watch for emergencymanagement/plan/ahg. assets while you’re alive emergency management updates and Printed editions of the guide are know your evacuation zone. Flood zones available at the following Lee County • offering PROTECTION for you are routinely used for flood-insurance library branches: Bonita Springs Public ratings and some building requirements. and your loved ones in times of Library, Cape Coral Lee County Library, In the new video, county floodplain East County Regional Library, Fort incapacity or uncertainty manager Billie Jacoby explains how Myers Regional Library, Lakes Regional residents can better understand their flood • providing the PEACE OF MIND Library, North Fort Myers Public Library, zone and flood risk, which is based on Northwest Regional Library and South knowing everything goes where factors such as location, elevation, age County Regional Library. and construction type, and proximity to you want when you pass Contactless curbside pick-up of 25 waterways. guides or more is also available at the Lee Most homeowner’s policies do not • Most importantly, is your County Emergency Operations Center, cover flood damage. One inch of water 2675 Ortiz Avenue, in Fort Myers. Call plan up-to-date and Florida- by Craig R. Hersch in your home could result in more than 533-0622 or email [email protected] in Florida Bar Board Certifi ed Wills, $25,000 worth of damage. Once you compliant? Trusts & Estates Attorney, CPA & advance to schedule a pick-up. know the flood zone you are in, you can Island Sun Columnist CLAIM YOUR FREE GUIDE TODAY: Real estate expeRt www.fl oridaestateplanning.com/freeguide SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands is All About Home Main Offi ce Fort Myers: 9100 College Pointe Court, Cathie Lewis, Realtor Fort Myers, FL 33919 I will Sincerely work for You SHEPPARD, BRETT, STEWART, Virtual Appointments Available! Phone: 239-745-7367 HERSCH, KINSEY & HILL, P.A. Naples & Sanibel by Appointment [email protected] ATTORNEYS AT LAW 239.322.3831 Pfeifer Realty Group 14 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 Will Power the deceased owner’s estate for federal estate tax purposes. So, if Glenn owns a $2 million life insurance policy on his life that pays to his children, that $2 million Who Should Own death benefit increases the value of Glenn’s estate. That could, conceivably, create a taxable estate where none would otherwise exist. Your Life Insurance Policy? If estate tax is not a concern even when adding the value of the life insurance to one’s estate, then, generally speaking, it is a good idea for the person who is the by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified insured to own the policy on his or her life. The transfer of the policy to change Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA beneficiaries is not an issue, because when the insured dies, then the policy pays everal years ago, you took out a life insurance policy the death benefit to the beneficiaries. In other words, the policy will never continue on your life and named your spouse as the owner and on beyond the insured’s life, since by definition it pays the death benefit when he Sprimary beneficiary. Makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? dies. When completing the life insurance paperwork, you may If, on the other hand, estate tax could be a concern in the insured’s estate, then have relied upon the agent who sold you the policy. Or you several other options should be considered. One option is to create an irrevocable may have just figured that because the policy insures your life life insurance trust (ILIT) to own the policy. By having an ILIT own the policy that it’s logical to conclude your spouse will survive you, so (provided the insured survives the transfer to the ILIT for a period of three years), she should own the policy. the death benefits could avoid taxation. The transfer to the ILIT, however, could be Except that’s not how you should title the ownership of the a taxable gift, depending upon the cash surrender value of the policy at the time of policy. transfer. Moreover, the ongoing premium payments could be taxable gifts, so the Suppose, for example, that you survive your spouse, and you want to change ILIT should be constructed in such a manner as to take advantage of the gift tax the beneficiary of the policy on your life. You can’t change the beneficiary of the annual exclusion amounts (currently $15,000 per beneficiary annually). You may policy because you don’t own it. Your spouse owned the policy. She was the only have heard of “Crummey powers” that are used to that end. one who had the legal right to change the beneficiaries. On her death, her Last Another viable option includes having the insured’s revocable living trust Will and Testament leaves you everything, including the insurance policy, but in own the policy and also be the designated beneficiary of the policy. Here, the order to transfer ownership from her estate to you, a probate process would be ownership and beneficiary designation could be constructed to take advantage required. of the deceased’s federal estate tax exemptions, if they are needed, while the That probate process could be very time consuming and expensive. revocable trust that receives the death benefits would then benefit the deceased’s So, how should you title the ownership of life insurance policies? Everyone’s spouse and children. The trust could also include provisions designed to protect the situation will be different, so as a general rule, you should tell your estate planning benefits from creditors or predators of the surviving spouse and children. attorney about any life insurance policies that you own. He or she can then Yet another option is to create a revocable trust that the insured’s children own. counsel you on the most advantageous way to designate the ownership and This strategy is used when the children are the intended beneficiaries of the policy beneficiaries for that policy. but the family’s goals include minimizing estate tax while preserving flexibility and Important information that your attorney will need to counsel you on includes avoiding probate. not only the amount of the death benefit, but also the current cash surrender As one might fathom from this short article, there are several good strategies to value, whose life the policy insures, who owns the policy, the amount of the annual think about when considering the owner and beneficiary of a life insurance policy. premium payments, and the names of the primary and contingent beneficiaries. As with many estate planning decisions, it is good practice to take one’s time and Another important factor when deciding who should own the life insurance consider all alternatives since mistakes can be costly and are easily avoided with a policy is the tax consequence associated with the policy. While life insurance is little forethought. usually income tax free to the recipient, the amount of the policy is included in ©2020 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.

session in November to discuss the study. owners were able to ask questions, and in The Villas. Meeting To Visit www.leegov.com/bocc or www. provide feedback and learn more about The county applied for a $10.3 leegov.com/flooding for updates as they the flood history and flood projects in million federal Community Development Be Held About become available, or follow Lee County their respective parts of the county. Block Grant (CDBG) earmarked for Government on Facebook. Information obtained at the meetings was post-Hurricane Irma mitigation to build Flood Mitigation This study and process – called Phase incorporated into Phase 3. a filter marsh, reservoir and weirs on the ee County is planning a public 3: Southern Lee County Flood Mitigation While engineers worked on the study, GS-10 parcel north of Lehigh Acres. This meeting to inform stakeholders and Plan – is being developed by local storm the county continued to clean, assess and CDBG-mitigation proposal, approved Lresidents about the yearlong effort water experts under the direction of maintain flowways, ditches and canals. by commissioners, is being reviewed by the county has nearly completed for Lee County Natural Resources. The Other efforts also continued, including: the Florida Department of Economic Phase 3 of its post-Hurricane Irma flood- Lee Board of County Commissioners The board approved an interlocal Opportunity. mitigation efforts. in 2018 approved a contract for the agreement with the South Florida Water More information is available at The informational meeting will be engineering firms, who were selected via Management District (SFWMD) that helps www.leegov.com/flooding; click on the formatted to accommodate Centers for a procurement process, to do a yearlong the county and district join forces on “Interactive Story Map” on the top left Disease Control guidelines and will be assessment with recommendations for the flood-mitigation efforts. Specifically, the part of the landing page. Questions can held in half-hour time slots from 3 to 6 board looking at conceptual long-term agreement had the SFWMD take over be emailed to [email protected]. p.m. Tuesday, October 13, at Wa-Ke flood-mitigation projects. management and maintenance of 13 Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Prior county efforts included Phase 1, natural flow ways and waterbodies; Road, in Fort Myers. Participants are which cleaned up waterways and cleared The county obtained a U.S. Republican asked to make a reservation by calling or flowways post-Hurricane Irma, and Phase Department of Agriculture’s Natural emailing in advance at kwelton@leegov. 2, which was a more-detailed post-storm Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Women To Meet com or 533-2282. People who arrive assessment. grant for sediment and debris removal in Phase 2 involved the county hiring two areas within the Ten Mile Canal; ee Republican Women Federated without a reservation will be admitted will hold a dinner meeting at KJ’s as room capacity allows. Bring a face several engineering firms and using The county repaired a water control residents’ and stakeholders’ observations structure at U.S. 41 and Mullock Creek LSteakhouse on Monday, October covering to wear inside the meeting 12. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner will room. The county plans to create a and data from the rain event of August which was damaged during the storm; 2017 and the hurricane, which made The county worked with the East be held at 6 p.m., with the program to video at the meeting for those who are follow. unable to attend; the meeting will not be landfall on September 10, 2017. Mullock Water Control District to remove Phase 2 resulted in flood assessment debris from ditches from the San Carlos Byron Donalds, nominee for Florida’s broadcast live. 19th congressional district, and Ray County staff and engineering firms project reports for the following areas: Park area; Imperial River/ Spring Creek/ Halfway The county applied for and was Rodrigues, Florida majority leader of the will be on hand to provide information Florida House of Representatives will be about the study and its findings related Creek/ Estero River; Ten Mile Canal/ awarded $7.1 million through the Florida Island Park/ Briarcliff/ Six Mile Cypress/ Department of Economic Opportunity’s guest speakers. Cost is $27. to potential flood-mitigation projects, KJ’s Steakhouse is located including East Lee County, Southeast Mullock Creek/Hendry Creek; Orange Rebuild Florida Infrastructure Repair River/ Hickey Creek/ Bedman Creek/ Program for flood resiliency spending; it at 10950 Cleveland Avenue in Lee, South Fort Myers and Whiskey Fort Myers. For reservations, visit Creek. Information also will be available Olga; Bayshore Creek/ Popash Creek/ allows the county to step up the pace of Stroud Creek; and, Whiskey Creek/ drainage improvements in the Mullock www.leerepublicanwomen.com/ about a prior study completed for North productcategory/register, call or text Fort Myers. Villas/ Pine Lake. Creek basin. 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Ross Hauser, MD Danielle Matias, MMS, PA-C Brian Hutcheson, DC Read us online at IslandSunNews.com 9738 Commerce Center Ct., Fort Myers, FL 33908 | (239) 308-4725 | CaringMedical.com 16 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 Cup. In 1926, it was established as the unknown reasons. It was repaired at who’d been shut out of the international Frankly Speaking championship trophy of the NHL and, a local automotive shop, and shipped competition on a technicality. Eight by Howard Prager in 1947, the NHL reached an agreement back to the Hockey Hall of Fame. This teams were chosen to play based on with trustee J. Cooper Smeaton to grant appears to be a common occurrence their standings in 2018. The Iroquois ’m not a big control of the cup solely to the NHL. It with players, fans and the cup. The 1991 Nationals came in third, but the Iroquois hockey fan, was not awarded in 1919 because of the Pittsburgh Penguins and 1993 Montreal are not recognized as a sovereign Ibut do watch Spanish flu epidemic, (apparently, they Canadiens decided to test its buoyancy nation nor do they have an Olympic the Stanley Cup didn’t know how to do a bubble), and by tossing it into Mario Lemieux’s and Committee, so they were disqualified Finals, and this in 2005 because of the 2004–05 NHL Patrick Roy’s respective pools (“The from the championship. Then in a year’s Stanley Cup lockout. The Montreal Canadiens have Stanley Cup” – noted then–Canadiens statement, Michael Kennedy, chief has been exciting won it a record 24 times; the Detroit captain Guy Carbonneau” – does not executive officer of Ireland Lacrosse said, with lots of action Red Wings have won it 11 times, the float.”). In 1994, several New York “It’s simply the right thing to do… As and overtime. most of any United States-based NHL Rangers took the cup to Belmont Park, much as our players would have been Congrats to Tampa team. More than 3,000 different names, filled it with oats and let Kentucky Derby honored to compete, we know the right Bay on winning including the names of over 1,300 winner Go for Gin eat out of it. On thing is for the Iroquois Nationals to the cup, their second! I thought I’d do players, had been engraved on it by 2017 August 22, 2004, Walter Neubrand, represent our sport on this international a little Wikipedia research about the although some names were erased from keeper of the cup, boarded a plane stage.” While it might seem unusual for cup, the oldest trophy to be awarded older years to make room for names for to Fort St. John, British Columbia, to a team to make this kind of sacrifice to a professional sports franchise in the next 10 years. deliver it to Tampa Bay Lightning head for another team, it’s not the first North America. The Stanley Cup was What’s most interesting about scout Jake Goertzen. However, Air time Native Americans and the Irish commissioned in 1892 as the Dominion the cup and different from any other Canada officials at Vancouver Airport have reached out to help one another Hockey Challenge Cup and is named sports trophy is how it travels with the removed it because of weight restrictions. in troubled times. During the Irish after Lord Stanley of Preston, the winning teams and players, with some The cup spent the night in the luggage Potato Famine of 1845, even though Governor General of Canada, who rather unusual experiences. During the area and was flown to Fort St. John the impoverished themselves, the Choctaw donated it as an award to Canada’s 1940–41 NHL season, the mortgage following day. On June 17, 2010, the tribe sent a monetary donation to help top-ranking amateur ice hockey club. on Madison Square Garden was paid. Chicago Tribune swabbed the cup for alleviate suffering across the ocean. The entire Stanley family supported the The management publicly celebrated by germs. A lab tech for EMSL Analytical The Irish recently returned the gesture, sport, the sons and daughters all playing burning the mortgage in the cup. Some stated no staph, salmonella or E. coli donating generously to a GoFundMe and promoting the game. The first fans claimed this act “desecrated” the were found and the general bacteria campaign that benefits Native American cup was awarded in 1893 to Montreal cup, leading to the Curse of 1940, which count was 4 percent of what is typically tribes particularly hard-hit by the Hockey Club, and winners from 1893 allegedly caused the Rangers to wait 54 found on an office desk. On April 21, coronavirus pandemic and now have to 1914 were determined by challenge years for another win. In 1957, Maurice 2011, the cup was traveling to Quebec returned the gesture yet again, centuries games and league play. Professional “the Rocket” Richard chipped both of City when its vehicle broke down forcing later, by stepping aside for the founders teams first became eligible to challenge his front teeth while drinking from the keeper of the Cup Mike Bolt to hitchhike of the sport to compete. An example of for the Stanley Cup in 1906. In 1915, Stanley Cup. The New York Islanders’ with the cup. true sportsmanship. the National Hockey Association Bryan Trottier admitted to sleeping with Here’s a great story from the Good Howard Prager is the son-in-law of (NHA) and the Pacific Coast Hockey the cup (as have, apparently, dozens of News Network. Have you ever repaid longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager Association (PCHA), the two main players). In 1987, the Edmonton Oilers’ a centuries old debt? That’s what the is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago professional ice hockey organizations, Mark Messier took it to his favorite club country of Ireland’s National Lacrosse area who also writes and blogs about reached a gentlemen’s agreement in in his hometown of St. Albert, Alberta, team did last week, ceding their spot at leadership. Email comments or which their respective champions would and let fans drink out of it. It wound the next World Lacrosse Games in 2022 questions to press@islandsunnews. face each other annually for the Stanley up slightly bent in various places for to a Native American Iroquois squad com.

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This information is not intended to as a pharmacist I can offer you my at www.suzycohen.com, and I will email We like apple slices with a few pieces treat, cure or diagnose your condition. perspective on a new therapeutic you a longer version of this article. of cheese or almond butter to prevent Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine option for high cholesterol. I’m referring This information is not intended to those afternoon sweet cravings. We Clinics has two locations: one in Oak to a new category of medications called treat, cure or diagnose your condition. like to add chopped apples to oatmeal Park, Illinois, and one in Fort Myers. PCSK9 inhibitors. Suzy Cohen is the author of The 24- or coconut yogurt for breakfast, sliced It was established in 1991 by Ross The PCSK9 are a new class of Hour Pharmacist and is a registered apples with some goat cheese and Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, LDL-lowering medications, and they are pharmacist. 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control of their lives. For those who are organizations including members of the Counties; and Valerie’s House. Additional Healthy Minds overwhelmed or struggling, seeking help Healthy Lee Behavioral Health Coalition, community partners include Better now can address concerns before they which includes David Lawrence Center; Together, Kimmie’s Recovery Zone, Initiative Begins become crises. Healthy Minds events will Elite DNA Therapy Services; Florida National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), he mental and emotional effects of be held at select dates and locations over Gulf Coast University; Hazelden Betty NCH Healthcare System and The School COVID-19 are impacting well- the next several months, offering valuable Ford Foundation; Healthcare Network; District of Lee County. being in significant ways amid resources, tools, techniques and screenings Healthy Lee; Lee County Coalition for a For a full list of upcoming events and T Drug-Free Southwest Florida; Lee Health; resources, or to sign up for volunteer the pandemic, with 40 percent of U.S. geared to help others gain resilience and adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or overcome adversity. Park Royal; SalusCare; United Way of opportunities, visit www.healthylee.com/ depression, in addition to increases in No advance registration is necessary. Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee healthyminds. substance use and thoughts of suicide. To Those interested in resources or a free screening can simply show up to the From page 1 fees. For safety reasons, all tickets must be address this urgent and increased need purchased in advance. for support on a local level, 17 behavioral venue at the designated date and time and speak to an expert who will then help link Alliance To generate the quintessential dinner- health organizations across Lee and and-a-show experience, attendees are Collier counties have partnered to launch individuals with local service providers and profoundly hilarious. The production is share information about the community directed by Taylor and stars Jim Yarnes able to pre-order snack boxes, provided a new community initiative, called Healthy by the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. Minds. resources available. A Healthy Minds and Scott Thomson. The length of the Resilience Toolkit, which offers additional show is 50 minutes. Boxes range from dessert and fruit boxes Healthy Minds offers educational events to salad/vegan options and snack boxes. and complimentary screenings across Lee tips for navigating life’s twists and turns, Seating is limited and attendees will will be handed out to all guests at the purchase a pass for a six-by-six-foot square Beverages will be available for purchase and Collier counties, providing accessible, on site. convenient tips and resources at no cost events. The toolkits – available in English, space on the GreenMarket lawn. In order Spanish and Creole – are also available to maintain social distancing, all lawn Event staff and volunteers are required for adults who are experiencing new or to wear masks at all times. Attendees are increased feelings of anxiety, depression, for download at www.healthylee.com/ spaces will be six feet apart. Guests are healthyminds. required to bring their own lawn chairs required to wear masks when indoors of stress, substance use and more. From the Alliance, using restrooms and when financial strain due to changes in Dedicated to offering community and blankets. A pass for the square space resources for resilience, support and is $12.50 for one person, $25 for two social distancing is not possible. employment to the demand of juggling For more information or to jobs while homeschooling young children, well-being, the Healthy Minds initiative people or $50 for a group of four. The is pioneered by several community average per person price is $12.50 plus purchase tickets, visit www.artinlee.org/ many are feeling more isolated and less in duckvariations or call 939-2787. 18 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 • On Oct. 8, 1918, U.S. Army Cpl. Alvin C. My Stars ★★★★ York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 captures an additional 132 in France. The exploits Aries (March 21 to April 19) Although earned York the Congressional Medal of Honor. • On Oct. 6, 1926, Yankee slugger Babe Ruth Emergency...... 911 practical situations continue to dominate this Lee County Sheriff’s Office...... 477-1200 week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the hits a record three home runs against the St. Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 fun things in life – like maybe taking a special Louis Cardinals in the fourth game of the World Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 someone out for a great evening. Series. In 1928, in the fourth game of another Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 Taurus (April 20 to May 20) This week favors Yanks-Cards World Series, he knocked three more HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 pitches out of the same park. Ft . Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 relationships. Take time to renew old ones, and Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 make time to go where new friends can be found. • On Oct. 9, 1942, Chicago bootlegger Roger Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 On a more practical note, expect news about a “The Terrible” Touhy escapes from prison by Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 business deal. climbing the guard’s tower. Touhy, who had been Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 Gemini (May 21 to June 20) You should be framed for kidnapping, was serving a 99-year Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 seeing some progress on that new workplace sentence. He was recaptured months later. Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 • On Oct. 7, 1975, a New York State Supreme Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand ARTS more attention, and you’ll want to set aside time to Court judge reverses a deportation order for John Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 deal with them. Lennon, allowing him to remain legally in New Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 Cancer (June 21 to July 22) A relationship York City. The order against Lennon and his wife, Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 suddenly might present some challenges you never Yoko Ono, were based on a 1968 marijuana Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 conviction in England. BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 expected. After talking things out, you might Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 want to consider taking some time to assess what • On Oct. 10, 1985, the hijacking of the Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 you’ve learned. Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro ends when Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 Leo (July 23 to August 22) A disappointing U.S. Navy F-14 fighters intercept an Egyptian Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 response to a request might dampen the Lion’s airliner attempting to fly the Palestinian hijackers Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 spirits. But you might want to ask the reasons to freedom. On Oct. 7, heavily armed terrorists Fort Myers Harmonica Band ...... 610-653-7940 had hijacked the ship and 400 crewmembers and Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 behind it. What you learn can be of great Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 importance in a future undertaking. passengers. Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Virgo (August 23 to September 22) A once- NOW HERE’S A TIP Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 volatile situation should be settled by now, giving The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 you a chance to refocus on a project you’ve been • If you are looking after baby kittens that are SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 bottle feeding, when you handle the kittens, wear Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 planning for. Look for an interested party to rally Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 to your support. pants and long sleeves. Tiny kitten nails are like CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Libra (September 23 to October 22) A razor blades they are so sharp. And of course, American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 business matter that unexpectedly turns into a they love to climb up on you to get your attention. Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL personal situation could create complications. Best • “While my family is still participating in virtual Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 learning, it’s important that we recognize some American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 to resolve the matter now before too much harm Audubon of SWFL ...... https://www audubonswfl. org/. can be done. structure. This means preparing – or at least Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) planning – lunch meals ahead of time. Our house Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 Emotions can run high when they involve personal is small, and one of us is near the kitchen. This Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 matters that no one really wants to talk about. But saves us two to three periods of someone banging Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 this could be a good time to create the means to a around in the kitchen being disruptive.” – E in duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Florida Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 workable outcome. Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter...... 239-267-1990 Sagittarius (November 22 to December • “Want to be more organized in your FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy. . . . . 728-3743 21) A positive response to a workplace request home cleaning? It seems many people want to Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 could lead the way to other long-sought changes. have a cleaner, more organized home but get Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 Congratulations. A personal situation also takes a overwhelmed when putting it into practice. Start Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 by creating a cleaning schedule that breaks down Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 welcome turn. Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Capricorn (December 22 to January 19) jobs into a list incorporating tasks to be done daily, Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelming work weekly and even monthly or quarterly. It takes the NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees...... 482-6713 situation continues to become easier to handle on ‘if I can’t do everything I’ll just do nothing’ factor Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 a one-by-one basis. Look for positive news from a out of play.” – JM in Pennsylvania Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 colleague. • A bathroom squeegee can help eliminate Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 water spots before they form on your shower Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) It might Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 be a good idea to take more time to reassess your doors. Hang one in your shower. Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 next move in working out a complex situation. • If you haven’t worn an item in six months (of Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 You could benefit from a new perspective on the its seasonality), it’s time to let it go. That’s been Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 matter. the Golden Rule for as long as I can remember. Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 I was asked recently, Does it apply this year? I Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Pisces (February 19 to March 20) You might Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 want to consider making time to discuss a change think now, like always, is a good time to look Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 of plans with everyone concerned. Be prepared to critically at your overall summer wardrobe, but I Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 explain your actions. Also be prepared to listen to would add “opportunity” to the caveats. Meaning, Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 alternatives. if you haven’t worn it because you have not had POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Born This Week: You have a strong sense an opportunity you otherwise would have had, Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 save it. Those work clothes will be important Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 of what is right, and you try to work from that United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 foundation. Friends see you as reliable. again. – JoAnn United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 STRANGE BUT TRUE AREA ATTRACTIONS MOMENTS IN TIME Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 • On Oct. 11, 1793, the death toll from a • In early 2016, a 155-year-old mousetrap Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 caught a mouse in a British museum. The trap Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia hits 100. Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 By the time it ended, 5,000 people were dead. A was part of the exposition and hadn’t even been Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 vaccine now prevents yellow fever in much of the considered operational for a long time. Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 world, though 20,000 people still die from it every • Bill Nye the Science Guy holds a patent for JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 year. ballet pointe shoes. Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 • On Oct. 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempts • Some odd things have been sold online, Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 but an entire country? Yep, a fellow from Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 the simultaneous daylight robbery of two Skatium...... 321-7510 Coffeyville, Kansas, banks, but are surrounded by Brisbane,Australia, tried to sell New Zealand on Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 townspeople, who kill every gang member except eBay in 2006. The site closed the auction at a top Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 for Emmett Dalton. Emmett was convicted and bid of $3,000. True Tours...... 945-0405 sentenced to life in prison. Paroled after 14 years, • A mental phenomenon called the Troxler To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@riverweekly .com he ended up as a screenwriter in Hollywood. continued on page 22 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 19

PUZZLES Answers on page 23 20 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 PETS OF THE WEEK because he Lee County Domestic Animal Services is a petite 35 pounds and Lady And Nugget fully grown. He is the perfect ady is a mix of the 9-year-old Malinois look Guacamole Lfemale and personality 2 avocados, pit bull who in a pint-sized pit removed and is the “Super body. He mashed Senior” of the tilts his head 1 tomato, week and ready whenever he is diced small to settle into curious about 2 Key limes, her forever something, juiced retirement which makes Nugget ID# A828891 1/4 red home. She has for great onion, diced small lots of spunk, pictures. He would make a great 2 tablespoon personality playmate for another canine. His fresh cilantro, for days, and adoption fee is $75. roughly chopped the manners Lee County Domestic Animal 1/2 teaspoon you would Services is located at 5600 Banner cumin expect from Lady ID# A828216 Drive in Fort Myers. Adoptions are Several a dog named available by appointment Monday dashes hot sauce Lady. She is through Saturday from 10 a.m. to (optional) a total cuddle-bug that is quite content 4 p.m. Visit www.leelostpets.com Sea salt and spending her afternoons hanging to complete an online application. fresh ground Guacamole photo courtesy Fresh From Florida out next to you, or in your lap. Her As always, cats and kttens are pepper, to taste adoption fee is $10. adopt one and get a feline friend Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust Nugget is a two-year-old male at no additional charge. For more seasoning as needed. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Belgian Malinois mix who got his name information, call 533-7387.

PUZZLES Answers on page 23

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Mail your tax-deductible donation to: The Harry Chapin Food Bank 3760 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Call (239) 334-7007 or donate online at: harrychapinfoodbank.org 22 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020 stations have been reconfigured to From page 18 • Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader Airport Introduces provide a touchless experience for the meets six of the nine diagnostic criteria for passengers by keeping IDs and boarding Strange But True Borderline Personality Disorder. Five are More Touchless passes in their possession. Credential effect, discovered in 1804, causes people sufficient for a diagnosis. Authentication Technology (CAT) readers to see monsters in mirrors – whether they THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Travel Initiatives can automatically verify identification say “bloody Mary” three times or not. s part of the Lee County Port documents presented by passengers in all • In order to prevent Boggle players “If you think education is expensive, try Authority’s Stay Safe - RSW Cares three concourses. The TSA has installed from using a certain swear word, the ignorance.” – Andy McIntyre acrylic shields at the majority of the TDCs AAbout You program, Southwest letters F and K appear only once on the TRIVIA TEST Florida International Airport and the and throughout the checkpoints to help same cube, making it impossible for them Transportation Security Administration reduce physical contact between the to both be played at the same time. 1. Geography: Which modern city was are introducing several recent touchless workforce and the traveling public. The • In 1987, Steve Rothstein paid originally named Byzantium? travel initiatives. Guests using the short- TSA utilizes Enhanced Advance Imaging $250,000 for a lifetime unlimited 2. Ad Slogans: Which national term parking lot will notice a new ticket Technology (eAIT) to safely screen first-class American Airlines ticket, even company’s slogan is “We’ll leave a dispenser that operates with a wave of passengers for threats without physical hopping on planes to get a sandwich light on for you”? your hand, instead of having to push contact at all three concourses, and will or go to a baseball game in other cities. 3. Anatomy: Which bone are babies a button for a ticket and to open the be installing additional eAITs this fall. To It cost American Airlines around $21 born without? gate. In addition to extensive cleaning help stop the spread of COVID-19, the million, and they unsurprisingly ended his 4. History: Which European monarch and disinfecting measures throughout TSA has also increased the frequency contract in 2008. was known as the “Sun King”? the airport, other Stay Safe touchless and intensity of cleaning and disinfecting • A full 12 percent of sighted people 5. General Knowledge: What is initiatives include hand sanitizer stations, high-touch surfaces throughout the dream exclusively in black and white. Samhain? social distancing signage, floor markers checkpoints, including equipment and • Levi’s once made an all-denim tuxedo 6. Medical Terms: What is the throughout the terminal and plexiglas bins. For more information, visit www.tsa. for singer Bing Crosby after he was condition formally known as shields at all customer touchpoints. gov/coronavirus. refused admittance to a hotel simply for diastema? As past of the Transportation Security wearing jeans. 7. Art: Which famous painting is also Administration’s “Stay Healthy. 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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Salerno Miromar Lakes 2018 5,648 $3,795,000 $3,450,000 16 Imperial Shores Bonita Springs 2019 3,515 $2,399,000 $2,100,000 333 Waldens Riviera Estates Fort Myers 2009 4,534 $2,395,000 $2,150,000 205 Southport On The Bay Bonita Springs 1995 2,835 $1,750,000 $1,410,000 304 Volterra Miromar Lakes 2006 3,126 $1,399,000 $1,299,000 19 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2018 2,683 $1,214,000 $1,150,000 73 Country Club Estates Fort Myers 1959 4,707 $1,199,000 $1,160,000 304 Magnolia Bend Estero 2006 4,082 $1,149,700 $1,100,000 169 Edgewater Fort Myers 1996 4,180 $979,000 $880,000 164 Savona Fort Myers 2014 3,717 $964,500 $964,500 4 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate 24 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 2, 2020