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VOL. 11, NO. 33 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers AUGUST 24, 2012 Black And White Exhibit On Display ore than 300 people turned out for the opening reception of Mthe 2012 Alliance for the Arts Members Exhibition, themed Black & White. The walls of the gallery were filled with work by more than 100 member artists, representing a diversity of mediums, including oil, acrylic and mixed media paintings, pen and ink, pencil and charcoal drawings, photogra- phy, fiber art, digital art, and sculpture. Participating artists, ranging in age from 10 to 90-plus, represent just a fraction of the nonprofit’s nearly 1,000 mem- bers. Krista Johnson said it’s one of the Lovegrove Invited To Exhibit Work strongest and biggest member shows she’s ever seen during her more than At Southwest Florida International eight years as exhibitions director at the hen Leoma Lovegrove was invited by the Alliance of the Arts to be part of Alliance. She also said it’s amazing to the Honor, County & Heroism exhibition, she couldn’t get her paint out fast see the spectrum of ideas a theme as Wenough. Known for her patriotism and brilliant splashy hues, she wanted to simple as Black & White could bring to create a special piece to honor the military arriving back home to Southwest Florida the gallery walls. Cumulonimubus,I by Cleste Borah International Airport. Last year, her mammoth 10 x 18 foot canvas Remember 9/11 During the run of Black & White, draw- was on exhibit. ings and drawings are infused with island ings by Harley Young grace the walls of For this exhibition Lovegrove painted Shine On, a canvas painted with energized themes. In the 1950s Noack was part of the Alliance Member Gallery. His pencil, continued on page 17 pen and ink and watercolor pieces date the creative team behind Colonel Bleep, back as far as 1972 and mostly focus on the first color cartoon on television, pro- scenes in nature and old buildings. Artist, duced by Soundac, an animation studio in illustrator and designer Fran Noack is Miami. the featured artist in the Alliance theater The exhibit will remain on display until lobby. His bright, fun and inventive paint- continued on page 9

Alliance Expands Educational Programming he Alliance for the Arts announces its new expanded educational Tschedule for 2012-2013. Due to the significant growth in youth pro- gramming, this year the Alliance has released a new Just for Kids schedule in addition to its adult educational pro- gramming. Indulge your inner creative genius through a variety of classes and workshops in visual and performing arts, as well as exploratory arts like yoga and Wet Walk participants stand in clean rainwater and learn how this special place benefits meditation. Engage in fine arts master the Estero Bay Estuary workshops taught by influential emerging look at the beauty of the slough, you artists, including painters Robert Liberace Six Mile Cypress may find some of the hidden wildlife that and Charles Miano. Or try your hand at you could miss when moving at a faster the art of altered books or dabble in silk Slough Preserve pace. dyeing techniques. Kids catalog cover This fully accessible boardwalk trail is The youth lineup features many exist- sample a class before you buy. Try-Its are Tours, Wet Walks open daily from dawn until dusk, but for ing classes kids and parents have grown free for Alliance members or $5 for future eptember is a great time of the those of you wishing to learn more about to love, but also includes new additions, members. Members receive 20 percent off year to take a quiet stroll through a the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, including Abracadoodle for toddlers and all classes, as well as many other benefits. bit of wilderness right in the heart guided walks are offered every Wednesday The Amazing Science of Art for kids S For more information go to www.artinlee. of Fort Myers at the Six Mile Cypress at 9:30 a.m. Tours are free with your paid ages six to nine. There’s something for org or call 939-2787. Slough Preserve. Clean rainwater has parking fee of $1 per hour per vehicle. everyone, no matter what your age or The Alliance for the Arts is located at filled this nature preserve and beautiful Plan to stay for two hours, which will experience level. If you’re not sure what 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of reflections highlight the plants and bril- allow time for your walk and a visit to the to take, join in for one of the many Try- Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. liant blue of the sky. As you pause to Interpretive Center. Plant and animal Its, single class sessions allowing you to continued on page 6 2 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: But the latter part of the decade brought the best thing Casa De Guerrero yet, according to some locals by Gerri Reaves who still remember Casa de Guerrero, a Mexican restau- hat type of business hasn’t dwelt in this prime down- rant, which as Kathryn Wilbur town spot on First Street at the entrance to Bayview says, was “a destination unto WCourt? itself” with very good food. In its almost 90-year history, this structure has amassed an A French teacher, she amazing directory of occupants and range of businesses -- Florida recalls going there with her Power & Light Company, a dance hall and a Mexican restaurant, Spanish-teaching colleagues. just to name a few. The place “crossed ethnic The building stands on land that is the former home of Robert borders” in the downtown of a B. Leak, who came to Fort Myers in 1885 as a government sur- couple of decades ago. veyor. “Going there was like walk- The building began as Southern Utilities in a town where ing into a party,” she says, demand for such a service would have been increasing dramatically during the boom. “even without music, the place In 1925, the utility company was purchased by Florida Power & Light, which main- took you in with its wave of tained offices there until about 1946. energy”. Sources indicate that during the early years of the Great Depression, a dance hall In the early 1990s, Casa’s was there too – apparently on the upper floor. specialties were fajitas and In the late 1940s, an appliance store met the growing demands of consumers in chimichangas. The eatery had post-World War II America, furnishing locals with standard items like refrigerators and a lounge or dining room for electric washing machines as well as non-essentials such as band instruments, Wurlitzer meals, as well as carry-out, pianos, records and sheet music. seven days a week. During the 1950s, the building was primarily used by underwriters and realtors, And, a mariachi band This building, at the First Street entrance to Bayview along with an occasional small shop that occupied only one of the street-level spaces. played on the weekend. Court, has a long list of tenants, including a dance Another fan of the restau- hall, a Mexican restaurant, and sports supply store. After a couple of “vacant” years in the early 1960s – when downtown’s vital- Iberiabank now occupies it ity began to migrate to places like the Edison Mall, the building had a brief stint as a rant was Wayne Daltry, who photo by Gerri Reaves men’s clothing store. used to lunch at Casa with his After yet another vacancy, it revived with a decade as the cutely named Earl of co-workers on the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council, whom he calls the Sandwich during the 1970s. “RPC gang of the old days.” The early 1980s were dicey again, with some more vacant years and a very quick In the pre-email days, when one of them invited the others to meet for lunch at period as Nelson Kwik Stop. “the house of the cat” (or gato), everyone would understand. He remembers it as a great cheerful lunch place with an attractive Mexican-themed décor with lots of tile. Casa had a long run, well into the present millennium. However, about eight or nine years ago, the former restaurant was bought by Geraghty, Dougherty and Edwards, P.A., who fortunately appreciated the structure’s historic features and spent a year and a half restoring it. About five years ago, Orion Bank – now Iberiabank – bought it. Take a walk down First Street to the Bayview Court entrance and listen for the sounds of a mariachi band floating in from the recent past. Then stroll the short distance to the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street to learn about the many businesses that came, went, and relocated over downtown’s history. For information, call 321-7430 or go to www.museumofhistory.org. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Want to know more about downtown’s main drag, historic First Street? Be sure to check out the archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, one of the area’s best research centers for local history. The all-volunteer non-profit organization is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Contact the society at 939-4044, or visit on Wednesday or Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon. The sign on this 1925 structure indicates it was once Rosie O’Grady’s Beauty & Health Sources: The archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Fort Myers Care Institute, apparently only very briefly. The photo was taken pre-1996 News-Press, and the Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. courtesy of Florida State Photo Archives

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See classic cars in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. The event is free

Also on Saturday night, join Fort Along The River Myers car enthusiasts at the Downtown he Sunset Celebration in Fort Car Cruise-In in the historic River Myers Beach continues this Friday District. Held on the fourth Saturday of Tand Saturday nights with live every month, the event features vintage, music from Left of Center. The event modern and unique cars from 5 to 8 is held from 5 to 10 p.m. both evening p.m. along with a DJ spinning classic (weather permitting) at Times Square. rock with trivia. All cars welcome to the For more information on the celebra- free event. The Morgan House’s Top of the Town bar is upstairs from the popular restaurant and over- tion, call 463-5900. For more information, call looks the famous alligator fountain in the historic Patio de Leon On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1-855-RDA-EVENTS (732-3836). the Alliance for the Arts is hosting its Looking for a friendly neighborhood Saturday. Call for schedule of bands. roni and cheese, chicken fingers, pizza second annual Sing Out. Choral singers bar that also serves great food? The The Morgan House’s dining room is and the char-grilled cheesedog. (and aspiring singers) age 15 and older Morgan House’s Top of the Town open for lunch Monday through Friday Swing to the beats of live reggae, rock are invited to experience a day of vocal bar is located just upstairs from the popu- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served and island music every day and Nellie’s skill-building and choral musicianship led lar restaurant and offers seating inside Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 and Ugly’s Go to www.nervousnellies. by Artistic Director Timothy McDonnell, or outside overlooking the historic Patio p.m. and from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday net for a daily listing of live music from Music Department Chair at Ave Maria de Leon. Located in the River District, and Saturday. the area’s premier local talent along with University. Join the Symphonic Chorale Top of the Town serves drink specials on The Morgan House and Top of the upcoming special events. for a day-long, community wide choral Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Town are located at 33 Patio de Leon, Nervous Nellie’s and Ugly’s are located and vocal workshop. Sessions will focus Both the restaurant and the bar offer 12 Fort Myers. Call 337-3377 or go to at 1131 First Street, Fort Myers Beach on ensemble skills, vocal technique, and beers on tap, cocktails and wines, along www.morganhouserestaurant.com. in the historic Baywalk district. Reserve a tips on finding your best voice. with appetizers, sandwiches and entrées. Summer is the perfect time for boat- spot in air-conditioned comfort or out- The Alliance for the Arts is located at The special Terrace Bar Menu is avail- ing with friends and family, so make a side on the expansive waterfront patio 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south able Tuesday through Saturday from 3 pit stop at Nervous Nellie’s Crazy by calling ahead at 463-8077. of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Call p.m. to close. Enjoy live entertainment at Waterfront Eatery in Fort Myers Register your team early for The 939-2787 or to to www.ArtInLee.org Top of the Town every Thursday through Beach. Free marine dockage with dock Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk To End attendant’s assistance is available for Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 27, patrons at Nellie’s Snug Harbour Marina. at Centennial Park in Fort Myers. Nearly Parking for your car is also free if you 550 people from Lee County are expect- dine at the restaurant. Drink specials ed at this year’s event to raise awareness are available daily along with live music and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. upstairs at Ugly’s Waterside Bar. Walk To End Alzheimer’s participants Start out with the coconut fried shrimp will take part in a 2.5-mile walk and will appetizer, the tropical spring rolls or the learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, devilish mussels. Nellie’s menu also fea- advocacy opportunities, clinical trial tures fresh salads, burgers, seafood dishes enrollment and support programs and and over-stuffed sandwiches. The chil- services of the Alzheimer’s Association. dren’s menu includes twice-baked maca- Centennial Park is located at 2000 West First Street in Fort Myers’ historic River District. Pre-walk activities begin at 8 a.m. with the Walk Step-Off at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Kara McClatchy at 405-7008 or mcclatchyk@ alzflgulf.org or visit www.alz.org/Walk.

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The centerpiece is Go Team USA by Judigh Anderson From page 1 Black And White Exhibit September 1. The annual Top from left: JJ Jones and Barbie Graff; standing from left: Pat Webber, Kathy Della Bella, themed exhibition is one of Fran Thomas, Linda Floyd, Marianne McSweeney, Jay Dobson, Lynn Hutton, Katherine the many benefits of member- Shortlidge, Joy Baker, Tina Pegler, Lyn Carlson and Frances Kirkbride; front from left: Patt ship at the Alliance for the Benner, Cara O’Keefe and Barb Peck Arts. The Alliance campus and being deployed as well as to serve local galleries are open to the Calendar Girls veterans returning back home to their public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. community. All money raised is used to Monday through Friday and Entertain At Elks send out monthly care packages and fund from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on he Calendar Girls brought a tropi- other needs of veterans and families. Saturdays, located at 10091 cal flair with their Christmas in The Military Support Program pro- McGregor Boulevard just TAugust performance at the Fort vides support to the troops year-round south of Colonial Boulevard in Myers Elks. Also in attendance were and relies on community involvement Fort Myers. Call 939-2787 or several military guests under the aus- and donations. Donations are tax deduct- to to www.ArtInLee.org. pices of the Military Support Program of ible to the extent allowable by law. The Lee Memorial Health System. That pro- Military Support Program has provided gram was created in May 2003 to serve 43,000 pounds of care packages since local troops and their families while May 2003 and has sponsored more than 1,009 local troops and their families. Divided We Fall by Mike Kiniry Where can you find Family Fun this summer?

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Sailing, Full service Wildlife, bar Live on boardMusic. • Sail◆ aboardPick your the “Sunset funtastic Cruise”: Adventure Sailing sailing, Wildli catamaranfe, Live Music FOR SOME HOLIDAY FUN! ◆ Sail aboard the funtastic Adventure sailing catamaran www.captivacruises.com 10 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 9:30 a.m. Contemporary; 9:45 a.m. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Churches/ Children’s Church K4J Kids for Jesus Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 CYPRESS LAKE UNITED with Healing. Child care available at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services Temples METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Daily early learning center/day care ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CONGREGATION Member of UUA 482-1250 JESUS THE WORKER 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service CATHOLIC CHURCH: 239-495-0400 Six blocks south of the Edison/Ford Winter 9:30 a.m. Praise Service 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Estates; 2 miles N of Colonial Boulevard Sunday School all times Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; Minister: Reverend Dr. Wayne Robinson FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Legacy Service, multi-genera- Sunday services: 9 and 11 a.m. OUTREACH MINISTRIES KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH tional Sunday: 11 a.m. Kids Intangible Gifts ses- 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, 2154 McGregor Boulevard, SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER sions, kindergarten through sixth grade 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fort Myers, 218-8343 Meditation classes. All are welcome. Unitarian Summer: 11 a.m. Tapestry of Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman Guided meditations offering many meth- Faith Programs, child care provided Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service ods for relaxing the body and focusing Adult workshops: 9:30 a.m. Faith Like a p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. the mind on virtuous objects to bring River: Themes from UU History. Nursery care for pre-school children and LAMB OF GOD increasing peace and happiness into 226-0900, Email: allfaithsuc@embarqmail. Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH daily activity. For information, class times com, Website: www.allfaiths-uc.org at each service. Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Boulevard, Three Oaks area, MeditationInFortMyers.org. CATHOLIC CHURCH 15690 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers, 267-3525 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers Fort Myers, 482-2030 Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; Pastor: David Stauffer. Penniman, associate pastor Fort Myers, 454-3336 Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Sunday worship services: Robert G. Kasten, Pastor Lenten services (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Nursery available ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. church is ½ mile past the intersection of 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s Junior Church grades one to five are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or the way to Sanibel. Group Wee Church Pre-K to K Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST MESSIAH REFORMED CHURCH Evening Service 6 p.m. ANNUNCIATION GREEK 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Worship Gathering - Sunday 10 a.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. ORTHODOX CHURCH Estates. Pastor Alan Bondar ST. COLUMBKILLE 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers Sunday Morning Service and Sunday Fort Myers Villas Civic Association Bldg. CATHOLIC CHURCH Reverend Fr. Athanasios Michalos School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening 2306 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Myers, 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Testimony Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Child care 220-8519 McGregor and north of Gladiolus. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. provided at all services. website: messiahreformed.com 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Visit our Reading Room for quiet study at: 6:30 p.m Wednesday Bible Study Weekly masses: Sunday School, Community Night 2281 W. First Street, River District noon Sunday Fellowship Lunch Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. 239-481-2099 www.spirituality.com and www.christian- Monthly Teen Events Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; BETH SHILOH science.com see website for podcasts, special events, Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ministries, calendar, blogs, etc. Reconciliation is available at the church on 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 13545 American Colony Boulevard NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER Saturdays at noon and by appointment Rabbi: Judah Hungerman off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, Fort Myers, 936-2511 North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Adult Hebrew Classes. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi Call for information on full program. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 and refreshments after service. nbcmin- An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook. Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 in the Downtown Fort Myers River District Ministers ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org OF FORT MYERS 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 239-939-4711, www.smlcs.org Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School 239-985-8503 Wednesday Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Dinner $5, 6:15 p.m. bible studies 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. Worship: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 5 p.m. Youth Program 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with 9:15 Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus 7 p.m. Spanish Worship NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a.m. adult and children’s Bible Study, plus An ecumenical non-denominational com- FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers marriage enrichment studies. Divorce Care munity of believers. (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Pastors: Stu Austin and Howard Biddulph on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship During Lent: Wednesday worship Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship noon and 6:15 p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE [email protected] Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Youth and Children’s programming runs 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. CHURCH OF THE CROSS: Church School: 9:15 a.m. concurrent to Sunday services. Rabbi Jeremy Barras 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Nursery care provided at all services E-mail: [email protected] Pastors: Jeff Moran and Michael Bulter; UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 274-1230. For more information visit: Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer A nondenominational church emphasizing 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, www.newhopefortmyers.org Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. 482-3133. Philip White, pastor PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Shabbat Services, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Contemporary Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Meets at Ft. Myers Beach Masonic Lodge Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Traditional. Church School: 10:15 a.m. 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Religious Education; Sunday School and COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Midweek classes, 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 HOLY THEOTOKOS MONASTERY Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Preschool Classes, Monday through Friday Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor 111 Evergreen Road, North Fort Myers, Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Web site: www.templebethel.com Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. 997-2846 Eastern Orthodox men’s mon- Countdown to Worship (praise music): Affiliated: Union for Reform Judaism Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery astery. Liturgical services conducted in 10:10 AM TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) available the English, Greek and Church Slavonic Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH languages, following the Julian (Old) Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 433-0201, 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Calendar. Liturgical Services: Sundays and Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com Rabbi: Rabbi Elyssa Auster 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Holy Days: The Third and Sixth Hours at e-mail: [email protected] President: Keith Grossman Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Minyan: Monday & Thursday at 9 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL Saturday, Worship 5 p.m. Services: Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer CONGREGATION Sunday, Worship- 8 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454-4778 Wednesdays during Lent soup dinner at Religious School Sunday morning CYPRESS LAKE The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, pastor. 5:30 p.m., Compline Service at 7 p.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Weekly services: Peace is a member of the ELCA. We cel- Preschool director: JoAnn Goldman 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing ebrate weekly communion with traditional email [email protected] 481-3233; Clint Cottrell, pastor Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 McGregor 433-0201, Web site: www.tjswfl.org Sunday services: 8 and 11 a.m. Traditional; 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing Blvd, Fort Myers, 437-2599, www.peaceft- Affiliated: United Synagogue of and Church School myers.com, [email protected] continued on page 11 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 11 Vocal Artistry looks for public agencies (secular or faith-based), nonprofit organiza- Vocal Artistry Plans Support Of tions with existing 501(c)3 status, that have met challenges in finding community expo- sure for their vision and would like to commit to building a community partnership Six Organizations During 2012-13 with Vocal Artistry to continue to meet those needs. In their decisions, Vocal Artistry considers an organization’s need and impact to the local community. Prior to the end of the 2011-12 season, Vocal Artistry put out an official call to nonprofit organizations who would like to work with the group in the future. By limit- ing the number of partners, each can get a larger share of the recognition and fund- raising benefit. Artistic director Joseph Caulkins says it was difficult to narrow down to a handful. “This selection of concert community partners will help us cast a wide net. We’ll be supporting people overcoming addiction and adversity as well as fund resources that help feed the hungry and educated people on living healthier lives; we’re more than music and thrilled to be making a difference,” Caulkins added. After The Rain Halfway House For Women, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), PACE Center For Girls of Lee County, Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) will be highlighted during individual concerts. The partnership between United Way and Vocal Artistry will be slightly differ- ent in that it is a season-long partnership. Vocal Artistry is working this season to grow for the future, and they have recorded a number of songs from previous concerts for a CD (to be released at “Sing United” on Sunday, October 28 at 6 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center). The United Way became a partner to help promote and sell the CD, and proceeds will both support Vocal Artistry concerts and benefit the United Way. Vocal Artistry Community Partners After the Rain of Southwest Florida, Inc. provides housing for women recovering from substance abuse, homelessness and domestic violence. It also accesses support- Vocal Artistry ive services for residents to become employed, self-sufficient and capable of rebuilding oming off of a highly successful first season, Vocal Artistry has selected six family relationships. The main goals are to develop healthy character and success in all new organizations to support through concerts and events during the 2012- areas of life. C13 season. After The Rain Halfway House For Women, Harry Chapin Food The Harry Chapin Food Bank seeks to overcome hunger in Charlotte, Collier, Bank, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), PACE Center For Girls of Glades, Hendry and Lee counties through education and by working in a cooperative Lee County, Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) and the United Way of effort with affiliated agencies in the procurement and distribution of food, equitably and Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties will each be featured this season to raise aware- without discrimination. ness and money with Vocal Artistry. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the leading global organization focused As an outreach of the music ministry of First Baptist Church of Fort Myers, Vocal on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Driven by passionate, grassroots volunteers con- Artistry performs concerts that shine the spotlight on various community causes. Each nected to children, adolescents, and adults with this disease, JDRF is the largest chari presentation features free admission and a few minutes in the program dedicated to table support of T1D research. the nonprofit partners to share with the audience about their organization. Free will continued on page 25 donations are accepted to support the effort, and proceeds benefit the featured organi- zation.

From page 10 UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS For the past 31 years, Tommy lived in Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. OBITUARY Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captivia Islands, Churches/Temples Healing Circle 11 a.m. were he had many friends. Tommy Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. worked in restaurants, fish markets and Conservative Judaism Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic THE CHABAD LUBAVITCH music, meditation in a loving environment. construction. OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, For the past 14 years, he lived on 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. and managed Chuck and Ann Brunings’ Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz UNITY OF FORT MYERS property plus several other properties on 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers Capitva, and was also a proud volunteer Web site: www.chabadswf.org Summer services & Children’s Hour of the Captiva Fire Department. Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. Sundays. Reverend Jim Tommy was a Wisconsinite at heart Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Rosemergy, minister. Our God is Love; our Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon and loved the Packers, Brewers and Race is Human; our Religion is Oneness. Badgers, along with watching The Three Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. www.unityoffortmyers.org or 239-278-1511 THE NEW CHURCH WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Stooges and old movies. Tommy had a The New Church of SWFL is located CHURCH passion for cooking too much food and 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across would share with his visitors, neighbors Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 and friends. Along with his humor and ates worship services on Sundays at 11 Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson radiant, contagious smile, he was a car- a.m. during the season. Other worship Sunday Service: ing, helpful person and always gave you events are held on the beach in Fort Myers 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages time out of his day. Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- 11 a.m. Blended Worship churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- He is survived by his three brothers, www.westminsterfortmyers.org Richard (Linda), Shiocton; David (Debbie), tion 239-481-5535. WORD OF LIFE CHURCH THOMAS A. EDISON 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; Saukville and James (Sally), Shiocton. He CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; further survived by many nieces, neph- 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers Wednesday 7 p.m. ews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi THOMAS J. WICKESBERG uncles, cousins and a special friend, Mary Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH homas J. Wickesberg, 62, Ellen Charles Backes, and many other Senior Minister: Douglas Kelchner 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, Traditional Worship Sunday’s 10:15 a.m. Fort Myers, died unexpect- friends. 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert He proceeded in death by his parents. Website: www.taecc.com Pastor Peter Weeks Tedly on Sunday, August 5, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST 2012. Tommy was born on June If you ever needed a helping hand, Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Traditional; Tom gave you “both” hands. He was CHURCH FORT MYERS 10 a.m. Blended Traditional and 22, 1950, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. Contemporary. son to the late Warren and Elizabeth loved by everyone and will be missed one mile west of I-75) Children’s Sunday School, Adult /Teen dearly. Minister: The Reverend Allison Farnum (Meer) Wickesberg. Tommy lived in the Sunday services and religious education at Bible Classes, 10 a.m. Ozaukee County area, working in the 10:30 a.m. family owned restaurants, along with For information on all church events call other jobs. 561-2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. 12 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 Mangrove Snapper And Grouper In The Passes by Capt. Matt Mitchell orning around the passes. Captiva coastal Pass and Boca Grande Mshowers Pass hold lots of keeper most of this week size quality fish for the next did not slow the month or two. bite down. If you August and September were willing to just will offer some of the best get out and play inshore mangrove snap- dodge-the-rain, the per fishing of the year. fishing paid off. These great tasting fish Yes, we did get wet a few times but, will be in good numbers in generally, if you paid attention to the the passes and will com- movement of the small, fast moving monly get up to the 15- to rainstorms you could stay dry and keep 16-inch range. Mangrove a rod bent. snapper have very good Close to home in the southern sound, eyesight so I use a light the fishing action was very consistent on 15# or 20# test fluorocar- redfish and trout most of the week. Big bon leader and a small 1/0 high tides made for a longer than usual light wire circle hook. Most four- to five-hour window for catching of the time I run a 30# test redfish up to 28 inches up under the leader, but when targeting mangroves. Out on the flats, trout up to these snapper, the lighter 22 inches were caught while working the the better. It’s amazing how eastern side of the sound targeting sand many more bites you will potholes in the three- to four-foot range get just by lightening up with a small pinfish or grunt on a pop- the rig. Hunter and Eli Jolly with two redfish caught this week with Capt. Matt Mitchell ping cork rig. Use as little weight on Most days I would start off out on the the rig as you can to get bite comes during periods of slower tide bottom and simply jig it up about five feet flats catching trout until the tide got high the bait to the bottom, generally a #2 movement. While drifting for snapper in before letting it fall back to the bottom. enough then switch over to mangrove split shot will do it unless the tide is run- the pass you will also catch both red and Hold on though, because the majority of fishing to target the redfish. ning really hard. Bait for these mangrove gag grouper. I’ve yet to catch a keeper the bites come while the jig is falling. When you mention grouper and snapper needs to be on the small side sized red grouper in the passes but com- Most of the gag grouper caught in the snapper fishing, most clients automati- too. Live shiners are hard to beat but live monly catch keeper size gags. passes will be on the small side of the cally think of going offshore. The next shrimp and small pinfish will work too If you want to target keeper sized gag 22-inch minimum size limit. Learning few months are prime time to catch gag when the bite is on. grouper in the passes, a much heavier where the good bottom is and using big grouper and mangrove snapper in and Places in the passes to catch man- rig is required to get the job done. I like baits will increase your odds of a fresh grove snapper include the deeper docks a heavy jigging style spinning rod rigged grouper dinner without having to make a along with the deeper holes, rocky bot- with 65-pound braid. I then either go long, expensive run offshore. There are tom and ledges. Drift fishing is the way to with a large pinfish on a knocker rig or plenty of keeper-size grouper in these go when in the pass; pay close attention a butterfly jig. Just recently I have started passes with even some real monsters BOAT to your depth finder, always looking for using the butterfly jigs in the passes and around 20 pounds that I see caught every rocky, broken bottom. Once you catch a the results are impressive. The jigs, when year. couple, put a mark on the GPS and make fished vertically, rarely hang on the bot- Gag grouper are a hard-hitting fish the same drift. Once you locate them tom, unlike the live bait rig, and they and a battle is usually decided within the RENTALS it’s one after another. Often the better catch fish after fish. Let the jig fall to the first five to 10 feet. Getting a big gag up Fishing • Cabbage Key and away from the rocky structure quickly Dolphin Watching is the key to landing one. This is full con- Send Us Your Fish Tales tact fishing, so bring your A game and a Captains Available stout rod. he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Capt. 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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 13 CROW Case Of The Week: Bumble Foot by Patricia Molloy he cormorant is a legendary Tbird due to the fact that it has evolved into a sea bird that prefers freshwater fish. They rarely fly far from the shore, preferring inlets, bays and large riv- ers. Despite spending much time in the water, they do not possess the water- proofing oil of other seabirds (enabling them to dive very deeply for fish) and spend much time drying their feathers, standing ashore or on pilings. A downed Florida cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus floridanu) arrived at CROW earlier this month, likely suf- A cormorant recuperating at CROW fering from Brevetoxin, or BTX. The respiratory illness is caused by ingesting “Since it may be a Brevetoxin case, Topical ointment is applied by Jeana Harms and Dr. Diane Bean to combat bumble foot the algae responsible for red tide. Due to these birds can have kidney issues, so we its weakened condition, it spent too much want to make sure that we are supporting sulfadiazine is applied. The treatment CROW’s website for more information. time on its feet causing a common condi- its kidneys with plenty of fluids,” stated must be administered often and with CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation tion known as bumble foot. Abscesses Dr. Diane Bean. The cormorant is also great care, as irreversible damage can of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife form on the bottom of a stricken bird’s receiving fish with extra oil to maintain its occur. It will take several weeks of inten- hospital providing veterinary care for webbed feet, which are hard like calluses caloric intake, as avians can lose weight sive care before this cormorant is well native and migratory wildlife from our and inhibit its ability to swim properly. very quickly in captivity. enough to be considered for release. local area. The hospital accepts patients The patient was very thin and lethar- Jeana Harms, certified veterinarian If you do not have the time to spare to seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 gic. Dr. Heather Barron, hospital director, technician, uses a surgical scrub consist- volunteer, consider sponsoring CROW’s p.m. Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, immediately ordered injections of subcu- ing of a detergent and an antiseptic patients, as they do not have health Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or taneous fluids, an electrolyte solution that antibacterial agent solution to clean insurance to cover their bills. You may visit www.crowclinic.org for more infor- can be given to animals for hydration. the wounds. Once they are thoroughly specify that your donation to be used to mation. cleaned, a topical antibiotic called silver help specific patients or species. Go to CROW Launches Summer Campaign

Yes, I would like to support CROW and its efforts to treat these summer patients. Enclosed is my check, made payable to CROW. Mail to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Please note "Summer Campaign" on the check. The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife You may also donate online at www.crowclinic.org announced the launch of a summer campaign Name ______to raise funds for the rescue and rehabilitation of our sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife. Address ______CROW president John Schubert is confident that CROW can continue to provide the City, State, ZIP ______level of care needed to survive this busy season. “For over 40 years, CROW has survived thanks to the hard work, dedication and Phone # ______commitment of the special people who provide care for our patients. But we have also Amount enclosed: ______survived thanks to the passion and generous donations from our supporters who believe strongly in what we do every day of the year to save wildlife,” said Schubert. “As we have Credit Card Donation Amount: ______in past summers, we are reaching out to our members, supporters and everyone in our Card # ______Exp. Date ______community to help us by providing the extra resources we need to get through this busy summer season.” CVV Code ______Billing Zip Code ______Everyone at CROW would like to say thank you for helping us give wildlife a voice in Signature ______the world and for helping us teach people to care for and care about our wildlife friends and neighbors. 14 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 Plant Smart Cypressvine by Gerri Reaves, PhD ypressvine (Ipomoea quamoclit) is a Csmooth-stemmed twining vine of the morn- ing glory family. This fast-growing annual is a native of tropical America and can reach 16 feet or more. Delicate leaves sprinkled with star-like flowers make a pretty lacey trellis plant or groundcover. Its bright flow- ers are sought by humming- birds and butterflies. The tubular scarlet flow- ers bloom throughout most of the year. Flowers of one Delicate leaves make cypressvine an attractive trellis plant. Note the long slender closed to two inches across appear flowers on the right on long slender stalks. photos by Gerri Reaves Flowers are occasionally white. The Guide to Florida Wildflowers by Walter Kingsley Taylor, floridata.com, and ifas. The feathery and thread- Cypressvine’s tubular flowers flare into scarlet stars ufl.edu. like leaves resemble those Plant Smart explores sustainable gardening practices that will help you create of the bald cypress, thus the an environmentally responsible, low-maintenance South Florida landscape. common name. Leaves are one to four inches long, with each segment measuring only about a mil- limeter wide. Cypressvine produces a rounded green seed capsule that matures to brown. The plant is easy to cultivate, so it’s good for beginner gardeners. In fact, it will readily self- sow. Fortunately, it is non-invasive. Although drought-tolerant, it does best in well-drained soil, plenty of moisture, and To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 full sun to partial shade. Sources: Wildflowers of Florida Field Guide by Jaret C. Daniels and Stan Tekiela,

Caring For Your Plants also make money on landscape main- tenance and the more maintenance Need A Hedge? required (superfluously), the more money By Justen Dobbs they make on the homeowner. Now, some homeowners enjoy and hat is the prefer the hard-wood tree hedge and best way this is fine- as long as the homeowner Wto create is educated on what is or her options a barrier between are. Unfortunately, this is usually not the your yard and the case and the homeowner is stuck with neighbors’ yards? the trees because they were either there There are many when they bought the house or put in by advantages to one of the past landscape maintenance planting a hedge companies that worked for them. of bushes or trees If you do have a choice on what to instead if a fixed use for a living hedge, I strongly suggest fence or wall. A living hedge can be you go with clustering palm trees. I have allowed to grow to the height that you some recommendations here: want, it provides some lush greenery for 1. Cat palms (Chamaedorea sp. – your yard and, with the proper know- bushy and low maintenance; grow to six how, it can require little to no mainte- to eight feet) nance. 2. Dwarf Sugar palms (Arenga engleri There are two basic living hedges you – fragrant blooms; cold-hardy; grow to 10 can choose from: hardwood and palm. to 12 feet) Some popular hardwood trees that are 3. Fishtail palms (Caryota mitis – very used to make hedges are Ficus, Mahoe, bushy and low maintenance; grow to 25 Buttonwood, Eugenia, Seagrape, Clusia, to 30 feet) and Olive. The only species that I would 4. Areca palms (the most popular recommend using out of this group is hedge; grow to 30 to 35 feet) the Clusia (also called Autograph tree or Each of the palm trees in the list Pitchapple) because it is drought-tolerant, above requires removal of dead fronds requires little fertilizer, is not prone to just one to four times per year. Other pests and requires little trimming and than that, they can live off rainwater once maintenance. The rest of the trees on established and require no fertilizer, pest Clustering Fishtail palms create a lush, tropical hedge and require little maintenance the list are either messy, too fast grow- control or trimming. If you have a large ing, cold-sensitive or high in fertilizer and property, you can also use clustering current hedge or hate to see it get hit Dobbs is a landscape architect in water requirements. Bamboo (not the “running” type), which by frost every few years, you can always south Florida specializing in custom, So, why do landscapers plant these is fairly low maintenance. have it removed and a new palm tree upscale landscapes. He can be reached trees you might ask? It’s because they If you are tired of maintaining your hedge installed in its place. It may save at [email protected]. you lots of money in the long run. THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 15 The changes, enacted by an executive order, apply only through August 2013. FWC Increases Lionfish Harvest They are: • A recreational fishing license is not required to target lionfish while using a pole Opportunities, Public Can Help spear, a Hawaiian sling (picture included in photo set), a handheld net or any spearing device that is specifically designed and marketed exclusively for lionfish. • There is no recreational or commercial harvest bag limit for lionfish. The changes do not allow spearing in areas where spearfishing is prohibited and apply to state waters only, which is from shore to nine miles in Gulf of Mexico waters and from shore to three miles in Atlantic waters. Lionfish are a non-native invasive species that threatens Florida’s saltwater fish and wildlife. They prey on native fish and wildlife and can reduce native populations. Lionfish also compete for food with native predatory fish such as grouper and snap- per. The FWC encourages people to remove lionfish in Florida waters to limit negative impacts to native fish and wildlife. Lionfish have venomous spines, so the FWC urges careful handling. Unless a person is allergic to the venom, lionfish stings are rarely fatal. Anyone getting stung should immerse the wound in hot (not scalding) water or apply heat to the affected area for 30 to 90 minutes to help break down the toxin. Also, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Spearfishers should also take care not to damage the important reef habitat where lionfish often are found. More information regarding lionfish is available at www.MyFWC.com/Fishing and clicking on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Recreational Regulations,” then “Lionfish.” To view the executive order, visit www.MyFWC.com/About and click on “Executive Director” then “Executive Orders.”

Lionfish are a non-native invasive species in Southwest Florida waters he Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced that harvesting invasive lionfish no longer will require a fishing license when using IL TESORO RISTORANTE Tcertain gear, and there is no recreational or commercial bag limit. The FWC is taking these actions to encourage more Floridians and visitors to harvest lionfish. “The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission hopes that by increas- FINE ITALIAN CUISINE ing the opportunity for people to harvest invasive lionfish, we can limit the impact this nonnative invasive species has on Florida’s marine fish and wildlife,” said Jessica inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style McCawley, director of the FWC’s Division of Marine Fisheries Management. “We also want to express our gratitude to everyone, especially divers, who already go out on a TASTE OF THE ISLANDS regular basis to harvest lionfish.” VOTED “BEST CHEF” BEST OF THE ISLANDS AWARD IRON CHEF WINNER Blue Star Museums Program 5-7pm Mimosas, Bellinis & Sangrias Ends Labor Day Weekend he Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum “Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... participates annually in the Blue Star the recipe for a treasured dining experience” TMuseums Program, a collaboration – Chef/Owner AJ Black among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and more than 1,500 museums We are taking Kiwanis across America. coupons from any The program offers free admission to all active duty military personnel and their restaurant through families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2012. Leadership support has been August 30 provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. A complete list of participating museums is available at www.arts.gov/blue- starmuseums. “I believe that welcoming our men and women in uniform and their families through the Blue Star program is one way to recognize their dedication and all the hard work they do on behalf of the country,” said Dr. José H. Leal, director/curator for the Bailey-Matthews Service men and women visit the museum for free as a part of the Blue Shell Museum. “We are pleased and honored Star Museums Program to host the American military at the museum photo by Carol Orr Hartman and we are happy to see more of our friends 751 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel Island, FL • 239-395-4022 and family from the armed services participating in the program every year!” Reservations Suggested • www.iltesoro.net The program allows service members and their family access to the museum with- out an entrance fee and runs through Monday, September 3. Now open in NYC, 82nd & 1st Ave. Blue Star Museums is the latest NEA program to bring quality arts programs to the military, veterans and their families. Other NEA programs for the military have includ- ed Operation Homecoming: Writing The Wartime Experience; Great American Voices Check out our bakery cafe Military Base Tour; and Shakespeare In American Communities Military Base Tour. in the Tahitian Gardens plaza! The non-profit Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum features more than 30 exhibits of mollusks from around the world. Museum exhibits are devoted to shells in art and his- 2003 Periwinkle Way • 472-4300 • FREE WI-FI tory, shell habitat, rare specimens, fossil shells, common Southwest Florida shells and “Flavor of the week” is Lemon-Basil more. For additional information, visit www.shellmuseum.org. 16 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 Finishing Touches Being Put On ‘Ding’ Documentary

Looking at the original printer’s plate of Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s last editorial car- toon is, from left, documentary producer Sam Koltinsky, Chris Steffen and Jefferson Jones by Jeff Lysiak he countdown to the official first screening of the film America’s Darling – a documentary about the life and impact of legendary editorial cartoonist, wild- Tlife conservationist and former Sanibel and Captiva Island visitor Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling – is under way. Scheduled to debut during “Ding” Darling Days at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in October, America’s Darling will share the incredible history of Darling (1876-1962), the Des Moines Register editorial cartoonist who influenced readers through his syndicated cartoons, creating awareness of urgent environmental issues and the need to preserve America’s natural landscapes. During the three years he has spent working on the film, producer Sam Koltinsky Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s farewell cartoon that the Des Moines Register published in travelled across the country – from Florida and West Virginia to Michigan, Washington, February 1962 DC and Iowa – gathering valuable biographical information and poring through docu- ments, cartoons and other archived Darling treasures. This spring, Koltinsky and his Marvo Entertainment Group team spent more than a month in Southwest Florida, filming several segments to be included in the 60-minute documentary at BIG ARTS, the refuge and at Darling’s former winter retreat – the Fish House, built in 1942 – on Captiva. But since then, work on America’s Darling hasn’t begun to slow down. “I left Sanibel and Captiva and went almost directly to Des Moines,” Koltinsky said last week. “We were able to visit Darling’s former home, capture a number of inter- views related to Ding’s time in Iowa as well as to secure Iowa’s portion of our project’s funding goal. In addition, we have been building contacts and establishing dates for the show’s premieres around the country.” Earlier this month, the Marvo team was back on the islands, completing additional filming at the refuge as well as in the studio. Among the participants were Chris Steffen, the great-great grandson of Darling; Jefferson Jones, a Lehigh Acres teen who has won the Florida Junior Duck Stamp competition for the past three years; Toni Westland, supervisory refuge ranger; and Jason Kalajainen, creative director of The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation’s artist residency program. “Chris (Steffen) did a wonderful job at the WGCU studio, with whom we have been partnering,” said Koltinsky. “We filmed Chris with a number of artifacts that I have been collecting from around the country, most of which have never been seen by the public. No, I am not giving any clues to what they are. However, I promise lots of ‘wows’ from the audience!” Steffen, 17, explained that he enjoyed both of his visits to the islands this year, especially when he and his family were able to visit the Fish House for the first time back in March. Of course, being a vital part of the documentary is also exciting. “Before all of this started, I really had no idea how much interest in my great-great grandfather’s work was out there,” said Steffen, who lives in Temple, Texas. “Grandpa Jefferson Jones’ award-winning Junior Duck Stamp artwork from 2012 Kip (Koss) always told us stories about him, but not too many kids my age know too “One of my aunts (Jennifer Graham) used to talk about that printer’s plate all the much about him.” time,” added Steffen, who will serve as the on-camera host for the film. “I think she One of the treasures that Koltinsky uncovered during his research for the film was was pretty jealous that I got to see it – and hold it – in person. It’s one of his best an original printer’s plate of the farewell cartoon drawn by “Ding” Darling in early known works.” 1962. Both Steffen and Jones were thrilled to see the artifact in person while visiting Jones, 17, would like to pursue a career – much like Darling himself – working in the refuge recently. cooperation with wildlife, as an artist. continued on page 20 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 17 Things Not Seen Before: A Tribute To John Cage arking a decade since originat- ing his survey The Visual Art of MJohn Cage in 2002, the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison State College now revisits the monumental impact and continuing legacy of John Cage. Things Not Seen Before: A Tribute To John Cage (with 33-1/3 performed by the audience), which will open on Friday, August 24, is a visual art exhibition and interactive installation (guest curated by Jade Dellinger) in celebration of the 2012 birth centenary of one of the most influ- ential creative thinkers of the 20th centu- ry. An intimate friend and collaborator of Bob Rauschenberg’s, the composer once Image of John Cage at work can be seen during the tribute Photo courtesy of the John Cage Trust noted, “I am very happy to have known Marcel Duchamp and to be living still features a special interactive installation in the time of Rauschenberg... I am not of John Cage’s 33-1/3. Conceived in 1969 as a visitor participation piece, interested in the names of movements but From page 1 collection includes 32 canvases submitted rather in seeing and making things not Cage’s 33-1/3 encourages gallery-goers to engage freely with a room full of by 34 artists, including six military veter- seen before.” Lovegrove Exhibit ans. These pieces feature a vibrant color Combining and significantly expand- record players and stacks of vinyl LPs. However, as the composer never speci- brush strokes resembling the United palette, paying tribute to our country’s ing projects initiated by The Tampa heroes and welcoming our troops as they Museum of Art and Tempus Projects and fied LP titles for use in the installation, a States flag with blazing embellished prominent group “guest curators” have words, “From Sea To Shining Sea.” The return home to Southwest Florida. consisting largely of material not previ- Art In Flight is a partnership between ously exhibited, Things Not Seen Before been invited to submit Top 10 picks to art hangs in Concourse D, along with 33 fill record bins in the Bob Rauschenberg other Southwest Florida artists’ works. the Lee County Alliance for the Arts includes John Cage-related or inspired and the Lee County Port Authority, works by colleagues and collaborators Gallery, including Iggy Pop, Mark The exhibit continues through July 2013. Mothersbaugh of Devo, Richie Ramone The Honor, Country & Heroism which brings art to public spaces at the including Fluxus pioneers Nam June Paik, Southwest Florida International Airport. Philip Corner, Giuseppe Chiari, Yoko of The Ramones, Pauline Oliveros, exhibit was created to honor the men Ono and Milan Knížák. Numerous others William Wegman, Graham Nash, Bryan and women of the armed forces. This who closely followed or befriended and Ferry of Roxy Music, Joan La Barbara, were profoundly influenced by Cage – David Harrington of Kronos Quartet, Ed like performance artist Laurie Anderson, Ruscha and others. ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, As artist/participant and Sonic Youth The Art Guys, Lee Ranaldo from Sonic guitarist Lee Ranaldo recently recalled, Youth, Christina Kubisch, Andrew “I remember John talking about how Deutsch, Stephen Vitiello and winner of he didn’t like to listen to a record more the Golden Lion for Best Artist in the than once. What was the point? If one 2011 Venice Biennale, Christian Marclay gave oneself over to the experience the – are also featured. The exhibition will first time, then why repeat? He didn’t run until October 13. really care for the idea of music as ‘fixed A number of prominent local and in time’ on a black platter. He said he’d regional artists like sculptor Joe Griffith, rather open the window and listen to Tony Wong Palms and Theo Wujcik (who the trucks rolling by, or whatever else met and photographed Cage in Florida in was coming in – the constantly changing the 1980s) have contributed new works. music of NOW rather than a packaged Plus, several original pieces (drawings, simulacra of ‘then.’ Those comments mesostic manuscripts, early lithographs, a have long stayed with me, in spite of the monotype, Busoni Chart for HPSCHD fact that I love both making records and score and a plexigram) all created by playing records... often the same ones Cage are positioned on gallery walls with over and over again.” the artist’s own (rather unorthodox) instal- The duration of 33-1/3 is indeter- lation method derived through chance minate. When first performed at the operations. University of California/Davis, the audi- On the development of the exhibi- ence interacted with Cage’s record instal- tion, Ron Bishop, director of the Bob lation for nearly four hours. As Cage Rauschenberg Gallery, said, “Jade would have expected, the work remains Dellinger has done a remarkable job of “silent” when there are no visitors to selecting artists and work that reveal the interact with it – and cacophonous (or impact of the critical thinking of John perhaps most musical) when fully occu- Cage. There are few people who have pied by audience-performers. made a larger contribution, and this As Cage famously surmised, “Until I exhibit clearly shows how artists around die, there will be sounds. And they will the world continue to develop ideas today continue following my death. One need that have links to John Cage. Down to not fear about the future of music.” the installation and presentation of this For more about the John Cage exhibition, the presence of John Cage Centennial celebrations worldwide, visit is felt and realized here in ways that will the John Cage Trust at Bard College at surprise, if not mesmerize.” www.JohnCage.org. Central to the exhibition at Edison For additional information, call 489- State College, Things Not Seen Before 9313, visit www.RauschenbergGallery. com and follow the gallery on Facebook. 18 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 greedy, flamboyant and calculating agent. Murder, Laughs Tall and lanky, in a three-piece shiny black suit with lavender shirt, Greer is At Theatre given the best witticisms, especially when he talks about a “major posthumous cam- Conspiracy paign” that would include not just a retro- by Di Saggau spective of the artist’s work, but T-shirts and pillow cases stamped with the dead oe Di Pietro’s man’s image. In his words, “Anyone who Art Of Murder has ever met Jack has thought about kill- Jis now show- ing him.” ing at Theatre The action never lags and the numer- Conspiracy. ous plot twists in the second act leave Directed by Mike the audience wondering what is really Breen, the play pro- going on. The serious subject of murder vides an evening of is addressed with well executed comedy fast-paced entertain- Chas Greer, Denise Scott and Miguel Cintron appear in Art Of Murder woven into a surprisingly deep plot that ment that ranges touches on sociocultural issues. from hilarious to the isolation tank. cure, consumed with his desire to be Art Of Murder plays through surprising and tense. Set in a remote From this point on, everybody tells a recognized. Scott’s facial expressions and September 1 at Theatre Conspiracy artists’ estate in Connecticut, the dark story... then changes the story. general physicality as the scheming Annie located in the Foulds Theatre at Alliance comedy pokes fun at artists, their agents Someone appears to die, but doesn’t change constantly. Albury, with her Irish for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard and how a dead artist is worth more than die, then appears to be an artist, and isn’t accent, punctuates the comedy with in Fort Myers. For more information a live one. an artist. The script is full of artsy quips flashes of intensity, during her on and off call 936-3239 or visit www.theatrecon- Jack Brooks (Miguel Cintron) and his and screaming accusations and – exclud- stage intervals. spiracy.org. wife Annie (Denise Scott) are at odds ing Kate – all the characters are so mean- The scene stealer is Greer as the over who is the more talented. They spirited, it’s hard to care who murders have invited their agent Vincent (Chas whom. Greer) over for dinner to discuss their Jack is furious at Vincent for failing Community Support Saves A Prairie art careers. He arrives shortly after their to sell his newest work, which he calls maid Kate (Brittany Albury) leaves for the “Study In Red No. 4.” Never mind that Home Companion At FGCU evening. there are no other studies and the paint- After Jack retreats for some solitude ing in question is, in fact, yellow. When outhwest Florida will once in his isolation tank, a coffin-like contrap- Vincent says the painting is not up to his again be able to tune tion conveniently and awkwardly located other work, Jack loses it and falls into a Sinto WGCU Public Radio in their living room, Annie convinces violent screaming rage. His catch phrase 90.1/91.7 FM to hear the latest Vincent that they’d all be better off with- is “I’m an artist, never judge me.” news from Lake Wobegon, as well out Jack. She comes up with a clever The cast is superb. Cintron, as Jack, as other favorite skits and musical scheme that involves keeping Jack inside is outwardly arrogant and inwardly inse- acts regularly featured on A Prairie Home Companion, thanks to a generous sponsorship by Shell Point Retirement Community and listeners and members of WGCU consists of upbeat, easily recognizable Public Media. Lee Community songs that are fun to sing. The chorus will According to WGCU General travel to perform at senior centers and Manager Rick Johnson, A Prairie Youth Chorus various community-wide events. Home Companion has been a oes your child like to sing? A new Weekly rehearsals are held on staple on Public Radio in Southwest chorus is forming in Lee County Mondays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Florida for 29 years; however, the Dand we would love to have your Unitarian Universalist Church, 13411 show’s annual price tag of $22,000 child join in the fun! Shire Lane in Fort Myers. Tuition is $25 became cost-prohibitive and the The Lee Community Youth Chorus is per year (which includes a LCYC T-shirt) station decided to stop airing the a multicultural music education and per- and a limited number of scholarships are program. formance program for youth that fosters available. “That’s when we started hearing Garrison Keillor, host of A Prairie Home talent, confidence and community. The For more information, call chorus from our listeners,” said Johnson. Companion chorus is open to all students, age 8-plus, director Debby Dorr at 941-866-1710 or In the weeks since making the photo courtesy of American Public Media and will combine all levels of singing abili- email [email protected]. budgetary decision to stop airing ties. Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, many listeners have voiced their com- Singers will be taught to sing in two- plaints via phone calls and social media. In response to its listeners, WGCU launched a part harmony and will experience a wide campaign to raise the $22,000 fee the station is assessed. variety of musical styles. The repertoire WGCU reached out to its listeners and its community sponsors. In the past month, 47 listeners made a contribution to save A Prairie Home Companion. According to Johnson, it was the Shell Point Retirement Community and their commitment to public broadcasting and the well-being of Southwest Florida, combined with individual contributions that made it possible to save A Prairie Home Companion. Shell Point Retirement Community Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications Lynn Schneider said, “Shell Point has been a sponsor of public radio for more than 20 years and bringing back A Prairie Home Companion just made sense. Not only do many of the residents of Shell Point listen to the program, but it also reaches people who might consider living in our community someday. We are proud to partner with WGCU to be able to provide this type of quality programming for Southwest Florida.” The new season of A Prairie Home Companion premieres on Saturday, September 15 at 6 p.m. The broadcast will be live from the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, Minnesota with special musical guests the classic country, The Derailers, who are known for building the relationship between song, listener and dance floor. WGCU Public Media, serving seven counties in Southwest Florida provides media content and services that foster personal growth, celebrate human diversity and moti- vate community engagement enriching the lives of citizens and strengthening the social, democratic, and cultural health of the region. WGCU is a member supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University. THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 19

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From page 16 helping to make this a reality, but also the wonderful people that ‘inhabit’ Sanibel Ding Documentary and Captiva.” “I get a lot of my ideas just walking After several years dedicated to this around, observing wildlife,” said Jones. project, Koltinsky pointed out that never “I usually do my own sketches, but I’d has one person’s life affected and inspired like to develop my photography skills. I him as much as “Ding” Darling has done. prefer to work from my own experiences “I have had the honor to meet some rather than from somebody else’s images. of the best that this planet has to offer I think that it adds to a painting when it – from historians, conservationists, pres- Miss-A-Miracle and the Goodwill mascot at a Miracle game feels more personal to you.” ervationists, artists, cartoonists, friends According to Koltinsky, America’s of Darling to our wonderful Junior Duck oodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is partnering with the Fort Myers Miracle Darling will be completed in time for Stamp winners across the country,” he to collect donations of gently used clothing, accessories and household goods. “Ding” Darling Days. In fact, the film added. “These people and organiza- GGoodwill will accept donations at Hammond Stadium during the Miracle’s home is scheduled to be screened at 1 p.m. tions, to me, are the true testimonies to games on Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26. on Friday, October 19 at the refuge’s Darling’s legacy.” Goodwill will collect donations at a truck in the Hammond Stadium parking lot from Education Center. And, as one might expect, Steffen is 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with the Sunday donations being collected “In fact, I was able to meet with Dr. eager to see the finished film. 12:30 through 3 p.m. John McCabe, Mike Mullins and Paul “I’m interested in seeing some of the Baseball fans donating to Goodwill during the donation drive will receive a general Tritaik this past week, discussing some historians and hearing what they say admission ticket voucher which can be used for the Miracle vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs of the artifacts in the show as well as about my great-great grandfather,” he home game on Friday, August 31. They will also receive a Goodwill coupon, which the upcoming premiere,” said Koltinsky. said. “My whole life, I grew up hear- may be used at any Goodwill Retail & Donation Center in Lee, Collier, Charlotte or “You know that the JN “Ding” Darling ing stories told by my family about him, Hendry Counties. National Wildlife Refuge has been, from but I think it will be cool to hear how “Goodwill is happy to be partnering with the Fort Myers Miracle for the fourth year the very beginning, key to the inspiration other people view him, his work and his in a row,” said Kirsten O’Donnell, Goodwill’s director of public relations. “Donation accomplishments.” drives like this one are a fun way of bringing the community together, and supporting on which our project has been built. I am our mission.” very thankful for not only their vision in

community partnership with attorneys Voices For Kids and other members of the legal profes- sion came together to raise necessary Golf Tournament funds to help children in need. Voices For Kids of Southwest Florida is deeply Exceeds Goal grateful to be selected as the charity of he Lee County Bar Association choice. We are especially thankful to all hosted a charity golf tournament of the dedicated volunteers that made Tback in May at Fiddlesticks Golf this a successful event. The Lee County Club. The event filled the course with Bar Association has made the difference avid golfers, and included the Sheriff’s in helping to make certain that every Challenge Cup, won this year by the abused, neglected, and abandoned child Lee County Sheriff’s Office team. in Southwest Florida has a Guardian ad Now in its second year, the tourna- Litem volunteer to be their eyes, ears and ment raised $14,621.18 for Voices For voice in a courtroom.” Kids of Southwest Florida, the non-profit Voices For Kids of Southwest Florida is financial support arm of the Guardian ad a non-profit agency supporting Florida’s Litem Program. 20th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem “The tournament and the Fiddlesticks Program-Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry venue were super,” said Ken Jones, and Glades counties. The Guardian ad tournament director. “Thanks to the Litem Program supports volunteers who participants and a ton of help from our advocate for abused, neglected and aban- volunteers we were able to make this doned children in court, the child welfare fundraiser a great success. A lot of kids system and the community. VFK’s mis- benefited from this effort.” Scott Atwood, Karla Campos, Sean Seliger and Kelly Fayer sion is to ensure every abused, neglected, The check will be presented to Voices and abandoned child in Southwest Florida has a Guardian ad Litem volunteer and For Kids President Shawn Seliger, Esq. on September 18 at www.leebar.org. in a complex judicial system of justice. has available financial assistance and at the Lee County Bar Association “Voices For Kids is an amazing orga- The Lee County Bar Association is over- resources for health, educational and Membership Luncheon Meeting on nization helping fulfill children’s needs joyed to have been able to once again social needs. Friday, September 21 between 11:45 in partnership with the Guardian ad organize such a successful golf tourna- For more information, call Darlene a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Yacht Litem volunteers,” said Karla Campos- ment. This is the least we can do in giv- Grossman at 533-1435 or visit www. Club, 2360 West First Street in Fort Andersen, president of the Lee County ing back to our community.” voicesforkids.org. Myers. Members of the public are invited Bar Association. “The Guardians ad Shawn Seliger, Voices For Kids Board and reservations are required. Cost for Litem give voices to the children in our President, added, “The golf tournament members is $20 and non-members are community who otherwise would not exemplifies some of the finest attributes $25. RSVP and pay online before noon have been able to express their opinions of our local legal community through our THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 21 mine (happiness) while lowering cortisol evaluation of the dog’s behavior around She is also Nationally Certified School School Smart (stress), however, most of the information people with the use of some type of ser- Psychologist and consultant for School by Shelley M. we have on the benefits are anecdotal. vice equipment (wheelchairs, crutches, Consultation Services, a private educa- Greggs, NCSP The reported benefits for school chil- etc.). You may want to check on this. tional consulting company. Questions dren that interact with therapy animals A good resource for more information for publication may be addressed to ear are many and include: on therapy dog qualifications is Therapy [email protected]. Not all questions Shelley, Academic Benefits Dogs International at www.tdi-dog.org. submitted can be addressed through D My • Improves attendance and decreases Many schools now use therapy dogs this publication. daughter started tardiness to help children to read. According to a new school this • Students turn in homework more Therapy Dogs International, “The main year and they have often and increase performance in other objective of the reading program is to New Computer therapy dogs there. subjects provide a relaxed and ‘dog-friendly’ atmo- I am somewhat • Reinforces learning sphere, which allows students to practice Class Offered uncomfortable with • Motivates speech, learning, and the skill of reading. Many of the children these animals and exercise chosen for this program have difficulties new computer class offered at don’t understand how they help children. • Stimulates the senses reading and as a result have developed Veterans Park Recreation Center What can you tell me about “therapy” • Facilitates counseling self-esteem issues. They are often self- Ain Lehigh Acres will teach par- dogs in schools? • Does not judge, criticize or laugh, conscious when reading aloud in front of ticipants about safely using the Internet, Christina B, Ocala, Florida and they are less intimidating than peers other classmates. email, software, computer security and Christina, Social Benefits By sitting down next to a dog and comfort being online. This class will There are many benefits of having • Students build self-esteem, confi- reading to the dog, all threats of being introduce effective techniques to develop therapy dogs at a school. The concept of dence, social skills and communication judged are put aside. The child relaxes, basic to intermediate necessary comput- therapy dogs began in World War II when skills pats the attentive dog and focuses on er skills. Expand your computer knowl- Dr. Charles Mayo (of the Mayo Clinic) • Trusting relationships are formed the reading. Reading improves because edge and sign up now, because classes noticed how wounded troops responded • Fosters feelings of safety and accep- the child is practicing the skill of reading, fill up quickly (six person maximum, positively to a pet terrier named Smokey tance building self-esteem and associating read- adults 18 and older). who was allowed to visit the wounded sol- • Decreases loneliness, anxiety, anger ing with something pleasant.” Classes cost $60 for four two-hour diers. The idea that an animal can bring and depression Talk with your daughter’s teachers sessions, held on Tuesdays from 9:30 to happiness and lower stress evolved and, • Teaches unconditional love and about your concerns and schedule an 11:30 a.m. A $10 facility membership by 1976, programs to certify animals for acceptance, observation of the dog-child practices fee is required to participate in all pro- therapeutic purposes began. In 1982, an • Teaches to give instead of receive at your daughter’s school. As you learn grams. organization was founded in California • Encourages positive social behaviors more about this situation, I think your Register online at www.leeparks.org to bring therapy animals to work with • Lowers blood pressure and increases concerns will be addressed and perhaps and click on “Activity #124702.” Call severely handicapped children and the relaxation you will see some benefits of this pro- Christine at 369-1521 for more informa- elderly and the practice of animal assisted The therapy dogs at your daughter’s gram. tion. therapy has grown from this. school should be certified. This certifica- Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at Veterans Park Recreation Center is There is limited research suggesting tion includes an evaluation by a certified Edison State College where she teaches located at 55 Homestead Road South in that interactions with therapy dogs can evaluator. The test will also include the psychology and education courses. 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Greg Pasanen, regional vice president of Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Foundation. “Teachers often take money from their own pocket for these supplies so we want to help them and the students in their care enjoy a successful year.” Donates $5,000 To School Supply Drive For more information on The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools or the Teacher Resource Center, visit www.leeschoolfoundation.org or call 337-0433.

required elements. FGCU Students The art-on-the-fly competition has become a tradition eagerly anticipated by To Compete students who enjoy the adrenaline rush and the chance to push themselves artisti- For Scholarships cally, according to Cavin, who founded lorida Gulf Coast University stu- the festival. dents will make a mad dash to “It draws on their unique capacity for Fwrite plays, compose music and procrastination and their tremendously edit films before the clock runs out dur- dynamic creativity,” he said. ing the sixth annual 24-Hour Festival, to Judges for this year’s 24-Hour Festival be held on September 7 and 8. At stake are Lydia A. Black, executive director are $500 scholarships for winners in of Lee County’s Alliance for the Arts; each of three creative categories. Robert Cacioppo, producing artistic At 6 p.m. on Friday, September 7, director, and Carrie Lund Cacioppo, FGCU theater professor and festival pro- actress and associate producer, of Florida ducing director Barry Cavin will announce Repertory Theatre in Fort Myers; Andy the required elements and themes for Howl, owner of Howl Gallery in Fort the contest in the Theatre Lab in the Myers; Danielle Koleniak, news reporter Arts Complex. After he finishes reading for NBC-2 Fort Myers; Will Prather, Greg Pasanen, Beverly Burke and Marshall Bower the list, individuals and teams of students executive producer and owner of the will have just 24 hours to concoct and Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort uncoast Schools Federal Credit Union Foundation donated $5,000 to The complete a creative project incorporating Myers; and Eric Raddatz, founder and Foundation for Lee County Public Schools during their Back To School Supply those elements. They must submit entries executive director of the Fort Myers Film SDrive. The funds will be used to purchase school supplies and other necessities by 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 8. Festival. for the Foundation’s Teacher Resource Center. At 8 p.m. that evening, students will To view videos from last year’s festival, The Teacher Resource Center was created to collect and store new and reusable display artwork in the Arts Complex go to www.fgcupinnacle.com/videos/ items donated by businesses and individuals to benefit teachers, students and schools lobby and present live performances in arts/24-hour-festival-2011. at no cost to them. More than 150 teachers visit the center each month to gather sup- a TheatreLab showcase that is free and For more information, visit www. plies for their classrooms and students in need. open to the public. A panel of judges will theatrelab.fgcu.edu or call Barry Cavin at “Making a donation to the Back To School Supply Drive speaks to our mission choose winners based on how well they 590-7183. by providing teachers with the necessary items for the upcoming school year,” said execute their ideas and incorporate the 22 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 Financial Focus as long as you have some earned income, your tax and legal advisors. airports for passenger traffic. No ad up to the contribution limits, and as long When you invest in a Roth IRA, your valorem (property) taxes are used for air- Roth IRA: For as you meet certain income limitations. goal, first and foremost, is to help fund port operation or construction. For more Even if you’ve officially “retired,” you your retirement. In fact, basically all your information, visit www.flylcpa.com. Your Retirement... might do some consulting or part-time decisions regarding your Roth IRA – how work. So you could put some of your much to contribute, where to invest the And Beyond earnings into your Roth IRA. This ability money and when to begin taking with- Voices For Kids by Jennifer Basey to keep funding your Roth IRA virtually drawals – should be based on your own indefinitely can give you more flexibility in retirement goals. However, as a side Announces New f you’re some- managing your retirement income – and, benefit to investing in a Roth IRA, you what familiar with depending on how you do manage that may find that you could help out the next Board Members Iinvesting, you income and what your other objectives generation, or two, of your family. may know that the may be, you may also end up with more Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor ast week, board president Shawn Roth IRA is a great money that could be left to your benefi- in Fort Myers. She can be reached at Seliger, Esq., announced that retirement-savings ciaries. [email protected]. LLori M. Burke, social entrepre- vehicle. But are you Also, unlike a traditional IRA or a neur/marketing executive, and Dr. aware that some of 401(k), a Roth IRA does not require you Karen Smith, CPA at By The Book its benefits can also to start taking minimum distributions at Accounting Services, LLC, have joined pay off for the next age 70 ½. In fact, you are never required Airport Traffic the board of directors of Voices For Kids generation of your to withdraw money from your Roth IRA. of Southwest Florida. Dr. Smith will family? And by leaving your account intact for as uring July, 464,896 passengers serve as board treasurer and Burke will To understand why this is so, it’s long as possible, you’ll potentially have traveled through Southwest chair the organization’s annual signa- necessary to be familiar with a Roth more money available for a variety of DFlorida International Airport, an ture event fundraising series Celebrate IRA’s features. For starters, when you options – one of which may involve leav- increase of 1.7 percent compared to The Voices, scheduled to take place in contribute to a Roth IRA, your earnings ing sums to your beneficiaries. Your non- July 2011. Year-to-date, passenger traf- November. have the potential to grow tax free, pro- spouse beneficiaries must take annual fic is down 5.3 percent from the same Voices For Kids of Southwest Florida is vided you don’t start taking withdrawals required minimum distributions, but they period last year. a non-profit agency supporting Florida’s until you’re 59 ½ and you’ve had your have the option to take the distributions The traffic leader in July was Delta 20th Judicial Circuit Guardian ad Litem account at least five years. The amounts over their lifetime. with 117,011 passengers traveling to Program in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, you contributed aren’t taxed when with- Keep in mind, though, that your Roth and from Fort Myers. Rounding out the Hendry and Glades counties. The drawn because you’ve already paid taxes IRA is part of your estate for purposes of top five airlines were AirTran (73,610), Guardian ad Litem Program supports vol- on the money you put in. And the poten- federal estate taxes. In 2012, your estate Southwest (71,448), JetBlue (55,975) unteers who advocate for abused, neglect- tial for tax-free earnings can continue would be subject to these taxes if it were and US Airways (45,775). ed and abandoned children in court, the even when your beneficiaries inherit your worth more than $5.12 million (or less, Southwest Florida International Airport child welfare system and the community. Roth IRA, though you’ll need to consult if you made certain gifts). In 2013, how- had 5,096 aircraft movements (takeoffs VFK’s mission is to ensure every with your tax advisor on this issue. ever, this amount is scheduled to drop and landings), a decrease of 0.9 percent abused, neglected, and abandoned child A Roth IRA also offers other features to $1 million unless Congress acts on compared to July 2011. Page Field saw in Southwest Florida has a Guardian ad that can help you build resources for this issue. (Some states also have estate 6,264 movements, a 16 percent increase Litem volunteer (GAL) and every GAL retirement while possibly helping your taxes that apply at amounts less than the from July 2011. In addition, more than has access to financial assistance and surviving family members. For one thing, federal amount.) In any case, if you have 2.3 million pounds of air freight moved resources available for meeting the child’s you can contribute to your Roth IRA for a sizable estate, you should consult with through Southwest Florida International health, educational and social needs, not Airport in July 2012, a decrease of 2.9 provided by any other source. percent compared to July 2011. For additional information or to live with scars and a constant reminder of Southwest Florida International Airport contribute financially to Voices For Kids the disease,” founder Alisa Savoretti said. served more than 7.5 million passengers of Southwest Florida, visit www.voices- “There are hundreds of breast cancer in 2011 and is one of the top 50 U.S. forkids.org or call 533-1435. groups in America focused on prevention and finding a cure, while the need for breast reconstruction has flown under the radar of the ‘pink ribbon.’” The colors in the breast reconstruc- Lee County Port Authority tion ribbon transition and transform, just like the survivors My Hope Chest helps Earns State Recognition to become whole again. The ribbon goes from pink – the original breast cancer he Lee County Port Authority was honored with an Award of Distinction from color, to white – known as the “light” or the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) at the 2012 Golden Image the power of healing. The white blends to TAwards held in St. Augustine. FPRA conducts the Golden Image Awards New Ribbon yellow, the color of hope, sunshine and annually to recognize outstanding public relations programs. new beginnings. The awards have become a standard of excellence in demonstrating the best of Supports Breast The Breast Reconstruction Awareness innovation, planning and design in the state of Florida. LCPA received an Award of Ribbon symbolizes transformation and Distinction in the Public Relations Programs – Special Events category for its Base Ops Cancer Survivors closure from the disease. My Hope Chest Dedication Ceremony. hopes this new symbol will help others An Award of Distinction is presented to entries that meet the standard of excellence y Hope Chest, a Florida-based recognize this need and shine the light set forth by the judges. The 2012 Golden Image competition received 110 entries non-profit, is proud to intro- on this epidemic for thousands who have from throughout the state and was judged by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the duce the Breast Reconstruction M sacrificed a piece of themselves to save Public Relations Society of America. Awareness Ribbon, the first ribbon to their life. Established in 1938, FPRA is the oldest public relations organization in the United support uninsured and underinsured Founded in 2003 by Savoretti, My States. FPRA is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners, who, through breast cancer survivors. Hope Chest services pick up where other ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. This new ribbon speaks to the restora- breast cancer organizations leave off pro- For more information, visit www.fpra.org. tion, transformation and the completion viding “final step of breast cancer treat- from the cancer journey that many survi- ment” and helping women become whole vors seek through reconstructive surgery again. Savoretti knows from first-hand after mastectomy. For those who desire, experience how breast reconstruction breast reconstruction provides closure and after cancer helps restore not only the a new wholeness allowing a woman to body but also transforms and heals the put the disease behind her at last. mind and spirit. She founded the organi- “The traditional ‘pink ribbon’ has zation after her own struggle with breast Our email address is [email protected] branded breast cancer ‘awareness, educa- cancer. tion and research’ but overlooks a huge For more information, visit www. population of underserved survivors that myhopechest.org. THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 23 Dr. Dave their bloodstream than skinny folk. While tude. Learning to eat to live rather than of BYU decided to try it himself, and not known just how much of a role/roll live to eat. We need to train ourselves without restrictive or restraining dieting, Obesity Vaccine the virus plays in the epidemic of obesity how to be more in tune to use eating to he lost 50 pounds in a year. we are currently experiencing, we do satisfy hunger rather than to satisfy Jenny Nothing to sneeze at. by Dr. Dave know there has been a dramatic doubling Craig. In fact, an Intuitive Eating Scale Like the column? You’ll LOVE the Hepburn of this disease, not unlike an infectious has been developed to help you recognize book the Doctor is In(sane), available at ust great! epidemic, in the last 30 years. when to eat. How you score on this scale Sanibel Island Bookshop. Contact Dr. Little Billy Q: “So, Dr. Dave, how do we avoid determines how you score on the intuitive Dave or read more at www.wisequacks. “JBloggins this adipogenic adenovirus?” bathroom scale. Professor Steven Hawks org. came to school A: “We can prevent most viruses by spreading his cold getting into the habit of washing our around and now hands when we’re exposed to germy deaRPharmacist it twice daily for a week or two and re- we’re all going to environments like malls, schools or evaluate after that. get fat. That little Sudbury.” Simple Remedies Although topical creams and oint- cesspool of viruses Q: “Will there be a vaccine against ments are usually quite effective and sneezed in my obesity?” To Help Heal safe, the fungus grows from the inside of direction and the next thing I knew, I A: “Possibly. But in the meantime, the body out. Because of this, there are was heading for the Ho Ho’s. Suppose I exercise and eat properly.” Sun Fungus major factors in your diet and lifestyle that should’ve got that fat vaccine.” Q: “No vaccine yet!?! I hate dieting must be addressed to keep the skin condi- “Absolutely. That blubber booster has and frankly I find this news so depressing by Suzy Cohen, RPh tion from recurring. kept me as trim and thin as an Olsen I’m tempted to perform a little self medi- ear This type of infection (and all fungus- twin.” cating with Peanut Bustercillin.” Pharmacist: related ones) thrive by you eating sugar, Obesity vaccine? Medical research A: “But that would be emotional eat- D This sum- starch and yeasts-containing foods. has astonished us by revealing that infec- ing, and you absolutely must avoid that.” mer, I’ve spent more Therefore, avoid eating anything like tions have turned out to be the unlikely Q: “Hey, I’m an emotional guy, watch time outside in the this, such as all sweeteners (including the cause of several common diseases. Peptic me smack you across the head with this sun, and I’ve noticed artificial ones), fruits, jams, bread, alcohol ulcers, cervical cancer, rheumatic heart fruit rollup. I hate diets.” a bunch of little white as well as other foods that don’t neces- disease are just a few examples of illness- A: “Well, then why not consider the spots appearing on sarily have a high sugar content, but may es actually caused by viruses or bacteria. no diet diet. According to the research- my chest and back. make your condition worse. I’m thinking In addition, bugs may well be responsible ers in the food sciences faculty at BYU What is this, and vinegar, baked goodies and nuts. Hey, for Tourette’s syndrome, OCD (Obsessive we should consider becoming ‘intuitive how can I treat it? for some of you, the skin condition gives Compulsive Disease), diabetes, multiple eaters’ instead of calorie counters and fat NC, Orlando you more incentive to start that new diet sclerosis, Don Cherry, heart attacks and measurers. Eat whatever you want but It sounds like you may have “sun fun- you’ve been itching to try. Stick to the now even obesity. only when you need to. Eat when you’re gus,” or Tinea versicolor, a fungal infec- veggies, grass-fed meats, eggs, olive, The common human adenovirus, the actually hungry, stop when you’re not. tion that occurs on the outer layers of the coconut or grape seed oil and whole same bug responsible for many routine According to the good folks at BYU it’s skin. It’s an external manifestation of too grain pastas (if you eat grains). Don’t infections like the cold, is the obesity cul- not so much what you eat, but when you much yeast in the body that feed on your forget to supplement with high-quality prit. Some strains of this virus have now eat. In other words, when you need to.” dead skin cells and skin oils. The yeast probiotics and other anti-fungal foods been confirmed to increase the amount Q: “If I tried that, I would intuitively called Malassezia globosa causes it, and is and spices (garlic, turmeric, oregano and of fat in animal fat cells. Obese folk, it weigh about 600 pounds. I get intuitive usually found on our skin, but it grows in grapefruit.) turns out, have a higher incidence of the every time I see a Krispy Kreme.” excess in certain conditions and may be You can also take a skin-soothing adenovirus antibodies circulating about Permanent weight loss requires atti- triggered by sunny, hot humid environ- bath. A great combination is Epsom ments (you’re from Florida). Sorry to say, salts combined with some baking soda, it’s generally a recurring condition. Tinea lemon juice, a few drops of tea tree and and trying my best to help her with her versicolor doesn’t develop as a result clary sage essential oil and some dandruff Mom And Me diet and exercise. She refuses to cooper- of sun exposure, but the difference in shampoo. The ratios don’t matter much. ate with me and all of the others trying pigmentation can become more obvious Keep your skin as clean and dry as pos- to help her. Is this how people normally after you’ve begun tanning. sible, and wash your clothing and linens behave with this condition? As a pharmacist for 23 years, I’ve regularly in gentle detergents. No dryer Phil recommended my share of topical oint- sheets. The best approach uses multiple Dear Phil, ments. Luckily, they don’t smell bad, so treatments, with a strong focus on a good It is a mystery to me why some people it could definitely be worse! Try to find diet, free of refined or junk foods with refuse to help themselves when others a cream that contains clotrimazole or probiotics, digestive enzymes and antioxi- are trying so hard to assist them. miconazole since these are very strong dants. I once talked to a heart surgeon who anti-fungal agents. These anti-fungal This information is not intended complained about the exact same thing. creams are sold at your local pharmacy. to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- He tried so hard to help his patients, and Some dermatologists recommend using tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The then they refused to help themselves e.g., a dandruff shampoo containing selenium 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered not following his diet or exercise program sulfide (i.e. Selsun Blue) and applying it pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. that he prescribed. to your skin. You can try this by applying dearpharmacist.com. by Lizzie and Pryce I would suggest you talk to your wife’s izzie and Pryce answer your ques- doctor, tell him your problem, and he/she tions and give advice about aging might have some suggestions. This year, there will be an entire new Lconcerns from a two-generational Lizzie Annual Family area dedicated to children’s health that perspective. A mother and daughter Dear Phil, will focus on the Successful Three: health, team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health People react differently to new diag- Health Forum education and self-esteem. There will educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- noses. Bottom line for you, if your wife be activities for children including a play chotherapist in private practice who does not want to follow the advice of her ee Memorial Health System’s annual Family Health Forum, a area. Children 18 and younger will also specializes in the care of elders and medical team, that is her choice. I am be able to receive free immunizations people with chronic illnesses. sure she has been advised of the health Lfree community event focusing on health awareness, prevention and (parents, please bring your child’s shot Dear Mom & Me, consequences of non-compliance with records). While the children learn, adults My wife and I planned and researched her new diet restrictions. As much as you education, will take place on Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at have the opportunity to benefit from our retirement for five years. I now realize want for her to live successfully as many, health screenings and education, too. that the planning time was the fun time, many people do with diabetes, she needs Dunbar High School, 3800 East Edison Avenue in Fort Myers. The Harry Chapin Food Bank will not living the lifestyle. to want it for herself. also be distributing groceries for the first Six months into retirement, my wife My advice for you would be to make The event is sponsored by Omega Youth and Community Development 300 households. 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Center. continued on page 24 24 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 Target Volunteers Give Back To Area Agencies eam members from local Target stores made a difference in our Tcommunity by volunteering recently at area agencies such as Special Equestrians and LARC. “Target is committed to giving back to the communities that support our teams through their patronage of our busi- ness,” said Niki Tonnessen, District Team Leader for Target. “Whether our support is monetary or through time we will con- tinue to be present when our communi- ties need us to be.” The United Way’s Days of Caring is a year-round program, coordinated by the United Way Volunteer Center which matches businesses’ desire to help with the needs of the community. Since April 2008, many local groups and compa- nies have participated such as BB&T, Fifth Third Bank, WCI Communities and Rasmussen College. “Special Equestrians is so grateful to Target for their dedication to their com- Target employees volunteered at Special Equestrians and LARC munity and for their choice to spend a Target volunteers painted buildings, create remarkable change,” said Cliff community. You can reach The United volunteer day at Special Equestrians. We worked in the tack and other projects Smith, president at United Way of Lee, Way Volunteer Center by calling 433- could not accomplish all of the needed on the Special Equestrian property. For Hendry and Glades. “It’s clear to see that 2000 ext. 260. Also available is United projects at Special Equestrians without LARC, the volunteers spent a morning at Target employees truly care about our Way 211, a 24-hour non-emergency the support of these United Way Days the LARC Cape Coral residential home community.” helpline. By simply dialing 2-1-1, Lee, of Caring and participation by businesses doing landscaping. The United Way Volunteer Center Hendry and Glades residents can reach a such as Target,” said Priscilla Kovalsky of “Target team members demonstrate connects individuals and companies to caring, trained specialist, who will match Special Equestrians. the power of individuals to mobilize and volunteer opportunities throughout our their needs with local human services.

Lipman Donates 700 Backpacks To Immokalee Children

Students from Immokalee Middle School received free backpacks

Volunteers handing out backpacks at Immokalee Middle School & Fulton, Produce Connection, CPS, Aljoma, Port Consolidated, Leadership Collier, ipman, North America’s largest open field tomato grower, recently distrib- Diamond R Fertilizer and DiMare Fresh. uted 700 backpacks to Immokalee children during the Collier County Sheriff LOffice’s National Night Out event. From page 23 and HIV According to Collier County Public School’s website, 96 percent of Immokalee • Sleep disorders Middle School and nearly 93 percent of Immokalee High School students are “eco- Health Forum • Asthma nomically needy.” • Prostate and colon cancer • Children’s health and information School supplies were collected during Lipman’s Homerun Harvest Softball For more information about the Tournament in April. • Breast and cervical cancer • Diabetes Family Health Forum, call 424-3806. Donations were made by the community and event sponsors including Everglades • Blood pressure Farm Equipment, Pacific Tomato Growers, Howard Fertilizer, Palmdale Oil Company, • Tobacco cessation Henderson Franklin, Salazar Machine & Steel, Intergro, TriEst Ag Group, Inc., Taylor • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 25 Rotary Goldcoast Donates To Cape Hospital’s Emergency Department he Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast continued their giv- Ting ways by presenting a gift of $7,863.02 to benefit the Weigner Taeni Center for Emergency Services and chil- dren’s emergency care at Cape Coral Hospital. With this latest donation, the Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast has con- tributed more than $32,000 towards their pledge of $50,000. The pledge supports funding of a dedicated pediat- ric emergency treatment room in Cape Coral Hospital’s newly renovated and expanded emergency department. A key goal of the emergency room expansion is ensuring children in Cape Coral have access to appropriate medi- cal care in a kid-friendly, non-threatening environment close to home. Pediatric medical care remains highly specialized and requires smaller-sized equipment, from oxygen masks to intratracheal tubes Those taking part in the check presentation include, from left, Van Deems of Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast; Wendy Piascik of Cape Coral Hospital ; Art Tribbie of Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast; Shirley Tribbie Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast; Scott to blood pressure cuffs. The new pedi- Kashman of Cape Coral Hospital; Tito Valverde of Cape Coral Hospital; Don Thomas Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast; Sue Thomas atric emergency rooms will be uniquely of Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast; and Rob Lowe, Rotary Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast equipped to meet the needs of children. In thanking Rotary Club mem- Club of Cape Coral Goldcoast named bers, Cape Coral Hospital’s Chief Jenkins to improve life in our communi- our new pediatric emergency room as CCMI Receives ties, as it focuses on youth and education. Administrative Officer Scott Kashman the beneficiary of such an extraordinarily The foundation is channeled toward non- noted, “We depend on community sup- generous gift. We thank them for their Grant From profit agencies with a special emphasis port to provide the excellence in medical support and outstanding service to our on United Way and its representative care that we strive to deliver each and community.” Publix Charities agencies. The foundation also supports every day. We are honored The Rotary many other efforts in Florida, Georgia, ublix Super Markets Charities South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. recently awarded Community CCMI is an innovative nonprofit Cooperative Ministries, Inc. and its From page 11 and affordable care to individuals and P 501(c)3 organization made up of social Everyday Café and Marketplace $3,000 families impacted by addiction and other service entrepreneurs fighting to end to help fight hunger in Lee County. Vocal Artistry problem behaviors. As a recognized homelessness and hunger in our com- The Everyday Café and Marketplace PACE Center For Girls of Lee County not-for-profit organization, they deliver munity. The agency provides more than provide the hungry and homeless choices is the only non-residential, gender specific treatment and prevention services at all 14,000 meals each month through in emergency food and reduces food program for at-risk girls in the county. levels of intensity for both youngsters and its Everyday Café and Marketplace waste while connecting individuals with PACE Center for Girls, Inc. is a nationally adults. and Home Delivered Meals programs. additional support services to better The United Way of Lee, Hendry and CCMI also educates 40 children in its recognized juvenile delinquency preven- achieve sustainable hunger solutions. Glades Counties is a volunteer organiza- Community Montessori Preschool, offers tion and intervention program for teen- “We have partnered with our local tion dedicated to improving the quality of homeless and comprehensive case coach- age girls facing challenges such as physi- Publix stores on food rescue projects, vol- life for all people in our community. This ing services through its United Way cal, sexual and emotional abuse, foster unteer events and food donations in the is accomplished through fundraising, fund Resource Houses, oversees an emergency care, academic failure and delinquency. past and are very grateful for this corpo- distribution, community building, volun- mobile food pantry and supplies week- Southwest Florida Addiction Services, rate partnership in the community,” said teer advancement, and information and end backpacks full of food to more than Inc. (SWFAS) is the largest comprehen- Tracey Galloway, CEO of CCMI. referral. 2,000 children each school year. sive substance abuse treatment program Publix Super Markets Charities was For more information, call 332-7687 in Southwest Florida, providing effective established by Publix’s founder George or visit www.ccmileecounty.com. Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days on Market Shadow Wood At The Brooks Bonita Springs 2006 4,079 1,379,000 1,237,500 411 Renaissance Fort Myers 2005 4,633 999,000 950,000 365 No Development Sanibel 1988 4,080 719,900 736,000 20 Palmetto Point Fort Myers 1978 2,976 734,000 725,000 99 Town River Fort Myers 1967 2,229 649,000 627,000 2 Laguna Shores Fort Myers Beach 1997 1,890 624,900 585,000 113 Palm Acres First Add Fort Myers 1973 2,267 599,000 576,000 155 Town River Fort Myers 1982 2,094 599,000 575,000 130 Shadow Wood At The Brooks Bonita Springs 2005 2,444 560,000 525,000 143 No Development Fort Myers 2002 4,323 529,900 495,000 165 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate 26 THE RIVER - AUGUSTDID 24, 2012 YOU KNOW TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. LANGUAGE: In English slang, what is a jumper? 1. Who was the last Houston Astro to be named N.L. Rookie of the Year? 2. LITERATURE: What author used the pen name Ellis Bell? 2. Dick Williams was one of two managers to take three different franchises to the 3. SUPERHEROES: Who was the Green Hornet’s sidekick? World Series. Who is the other? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Laos? 3. In 1968 and in 1969, a University of Southern Cal player was taken No. 1 over- 5. MUSIC: The film “Rhapsody in Blue” was a biographical movie about what composer? all in the NFL Draft. Name the two players. 6. MOVIES: Who wrote the music score to the movie “Jaws”? 4. In 2009-10, Toronto’s Andrea Bargnani became the second 7-footer to have 7. AD SLOGANS: “You can trust your car to the man who wears the star” was an advertis- more than 100 blocked shots and 100 3-pointers in a season. Who was the first? ing slogan of what company? 5. Who holds the record for most career regular-season OT goals in NHL history? 8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the original name of the island that is home to the 6. At which Olympic Games did Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner end Statue of Liberty? Aleksandr Karelin’s 13-year winning streak? 9. TELEVISION: What sport is featured in the series “Friday Night Lights”? 7. Who was the last male amateur to lead after a round of a golf major before Tom 10. RELIGION: What is the color of the skullcaps worn by Catholic bishops? Lewis did it at the British Open in 2011? ANSWERS

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But you’re also a wonderful host who TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Some can throw a really great party. • It was British-American poet T.S. Eliot light begins to shine on professional and/ who made the following sage observation: or personal situations that have long eluded THIS WEEK IN HISTORY “Immature poets imitate; mature poets explanation. Best advice: Don’t rush things. steal.” All will be made clear in time. • On Aug. 28, 1774, Elizabeth Ann • Each fingernail on the Statue of Liberty GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Although Bayley is born in New York City. She went is nearly a foot long. you might want to protest what seems to on to found the first Catholic school and • Filmmaker George Lucas is arguably be an unfair situation, it’s best to keep your the first female apostolic community in best known for his “Star Wars” franchise, tongue and temper in check for now. The the United States. She also was the first but he also directed “American Graffiti.” full story hasn’t yet come out. American-born saint beatified by the Roman During the making of that earlier film, CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Work Catholic Church. he designated each reel of film with an R prospects are back on track. But watch • On Sept. 1, 1850, circus entrepreneur before the reel’s number, and each instance what you say. A thoughtless comment to the P.T. Barnum brings to the United States of dialog was prefixed with a D. At one wrong person -- even if it’s said in jest -- Jenny Lind, the greatest opera performer point during the sound mixing, the sound could delay or even derail your progress. in the world in the mid-19th century. Lind designer needed to use Reel 2, Dialog 2, and LEO (July 23 to August 22) A colleague -- “The Swedish Nightingale” -- was a sen- so asked for “R2D2.” Lucas liked the sound might try to goad you into saying or doing sation. Her tour is believed to have netted of it so much that he used it for the name of the wrong thing. It’s best to ignore the trou- Barnum close to a half-million dollars, an a robot character in his later work. blemaker, even if he or she riles your royal astonishing sum in 1850. • You can tell a cranberry is ripe when it self. Your supporters stand with you. • On Aug. 27, 1883, the most powerful can be dribbled like a basketball. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) volcanic eruption in recorded history occurs • Those who study such things (and Be careful not to let your on-the-job zealous- on Krakatau (also called Krakatoa), a small seemingly have too much time on their ness create resentment with co-workers who island located in Indonesia. Heard 3,000 hands) say that a quarter has 119 grooves might feel you shut them out. Prove them miles away, the explosions threw 5 cubic around the outside edge, while dimes have wrong by including them in your project. miles of earth 50 miles into the air and cre- 118. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) ated 120-foot tsunamis. • Have you ever heard of a woman Although it’s not quite what you hoped for, • On Aug. 29, 1942, the Red Cross named Thelma Pickles? Unless you’re a use your good business sense to make the reveals that Japan has refused free passage somewhat obsessive fan of the Beatles, most of what you’re being offered at this of ships carrying food, medicine and other probably not. She was John Lennon’s first time. Things will improve down the line. necessities for American POWs held by girlfriend. SCORPIO (October 23 to November Japan. Japan allowed just one-tenth of what • Among those who play basketball pro- 21) A more positive picture of what lies POWs elsewhere received to reach prisoners fessionally, the men average 6 feet, 7 inches ahead is beginning to take shape. But there in their territories. tall, while the women average an even 6 are still too many gaps that need to be filled • On Aug. 31, 1959, Brooklyn Dodgers feet. in before you make definitive plans. left-hander Sandy Koufax strikes out 18 bat- • If you’re a vegetarian, you’re part of SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to ters, setting a new National League record the 3 percent of American adults who shun December 21) Continue to keep a tight hold for most strikeouts in a single game. Koufax meat. In India, though, you’d be part of a on the reins so that you don’t charge willy- retired after the 1966 season at just 30 years much larger minority; nearly a third of the nilly into a situation that might appear attrac- old because of arthritis in his elbow. 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LESS THAN 6 PER WEEK! 30 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 ★ ★ ★ Read us online at islandsunnews.com ★ ★ ★ Emergency ...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce ...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 SUDOKU Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 To play Sudoku: Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Complete the grid so Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 that every row, column Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 and every 3x3 box Post Offi ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 contains the numbers ARTS Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 1 through 9 (the same Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery ...... 332-5055 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 number cannot appear Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 more than once in a BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 row, column or 3x3 box.) Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 There is no guessing Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 and no math involved, Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 just logic. Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 answer on page 27 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Pets Of The Week Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 (United Daughters of the Confederacy ® ...... 728-3743 Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 The Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 Zak ID# 529985 photos by squaredogphoto.com Ricky ID# 535127 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 ello, my name is Zak. I am a 3-year-old neutered male tan American Staffordshire Terrier. Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Seems if it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. I was found tied to a fence and no one Lions Clubs: Hever claimed me. I was excited to be adopted, but then I was abandoned by my new owner. I’m a Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 very sweet dog that only wants to love and be loved. Could you give me a forever home? Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 My adoption fee is $8 (regularly $75) during Animal Services Dog Days of Summer Adoption Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 Promotion POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Hi, my name is Ricky. I am a 3-year-old brown tabby and white male domestic short hair. Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 When I first came to the shelter, I was so scared I would shake all the time. Now I’m not scared at all Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 and I enjoy playing with all the other cats here. I especially love to cuddle with people and purr, purr purr! United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 My adoption fee is $8 (regularly $50) during Animal Services Dog Days of Summer Adoption United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 Promotion AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 For information about this week’s pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Services’ Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 website at www.LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. The website Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 updates every hour so you will be able to see if these or any other pets are still available. Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 The shelter is open for adoptions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 Mile Cypress Parkway. JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination and Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 county license if three months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six months Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee and a bag Skatium ...... 321-7510 Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 of Science Diet pet food. True Tours ...... 945-0405 The adoption package is valued at $500. If you would like your club/organization listed in The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 26 32 THE RIVER - AUGUST 24, 2012

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This well maintained waterfront lot has many enhancements including fill, dock and SOMERSET AT THE REEF manicured trees. An opportunity to purchase View straight out over the pool to the Gulf of Mexico. an undeveloped home site with such unrivalled Beautifully maintained large property on West Gulf views! Explore the potential of building your own Drive. Glassed in lanai providing additional living custom home at this truly exceptional location within a quaint gated community. area to an already spacious and desirable floor plan. The impressive waterfront community offers direct access to the Gulf of Mexico Large master suite and bath, second bath services and privacy overlooking preserve on this Cul de sac road. Survey available upon the den (or 3rd bedroom) and the guest room along with and additional powder request. SELLER FINANCING option upon mutually agreed terms and conditions. room. Offered for $1,225,000.00. Contact Linda Naton 239/691-5024 Offered for $319,500 Contact LeAnne Taylor Suarez 239/872-1632.

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