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VOL. 13, NO. 38 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Community Foundation New Exhibit To Open Fall Season

Hope by Sandra Yeyati Art Walk Features Opening Reception At Arts For ACT Gallery oin Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers, on Friday, October 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. for the opening reception and Art Walk Jfor October’s featured artists, Disparate Forces by artist Danielle Branchaud Cash Only At Bonita Bill’s by Pam Brodersen and the photography of Sandra Yeyati. There is also a book signing with Marianne Cushing for Mahalas Lane. This exhibit continues through November 3. he Southwest Florida Community Foundation welcomes the fall season with The main gallery features Disparate Forces, an exhibition of selected works by a new 2014-15 Art & Community exhibition series featuring work from the Branchaud for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Disparate Forces will try to con- TFlorida Artists Group and the Art Council of Southwest Florida. vey Branchaud’s work as contrasting forces within or without a person that affects The new exhibit includes varying mediums of art such as watercolors, acrylics, mixed the progress of our lives. Most of the artwork features the emotional and subcon- media and fused glass from artists Honey Costa, Muffy Clark Gill, Pam Brodersen, scious translation of such forces, be it violent and unbalanced or hopeful and uplifting. Cheryl Fausel and more. The exhibit will run through October 29 and is available for Regardless of where such reactions fall on the emotional spectrum, each is essential to public viewing hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule a tour, the development of the human spirit. call Kim Williams at the SWFLCF office at 274-5900. continued on page 16 continued on page 18

Craft Beer Fest Comes To Marina ZombiCon Tickets he Marina at Edison Ford announces the inaugural Fort Myers Craft Beer Available Soon TFest on Saturday, October 4. The et your advance sale of an all one-day festival will feature more than 75 access ticket to the long antici- craft beers from around the world and live Gpated ZombiCon 8, being held musical performances. Kick off will begin in downtown Fort Myers on Saturday, at noon with entertainment by Wilder Sons October 18. Advance tickets will be until 2:30 p.m., followed by Little Eddie available on October 3 for $10 each. and the Fat Fingers from 3 to 6 p.m., and This provides entrance to ZombiCon Deb and the Dynamics from 6 to 9 p.m. and into the themed feature area called There is no charge to attend the event. The Swamp. With your advance ticket Single craft beer tastings will be available purchase, you get immediate access and for $5, with all you can taste wristbands no waiting in line through a specific pre- selling for $30 in advance and $35 on the ticket entrance. day of the event. Advance wristbands can Tickets may be purchased on October be purchased at The Marina at Edison Ford through October 3. 3 at the following locations: The Pure Fort Myers grand opening festivities will also be on-site that day, featur- • Tincture Gallery, located at 1412 ing food from Texas Tony’s, a visit with members of the professional hockey team the Dean Street, Suite 100, downtown Florida Everblades team and cheerleaders, as well as a special appearance by Swampy, Fort Myers their mascot. River excursions will be running at 9 and 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 • Halloween Megastore, located at and a sunset cruise at 6 p.m. 5120 S. Cleveland Avenue in Fort The Marina at Edison Ford is located at 2360 West First Street in downtown Fort Myers Myers. For more information, call 431-5504 or visit www.marinaedisonford.com. continued on page 16 2 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Railroad Extension Goes Nowhere by Gerri Reaves, PhD ne hundred and thirteen years ago, bringing the railroad to Fort Myers Owas a steady preoccupation for town boosters. The commercial and practical advantages of railway service at the turn of the 20th cen- tury were obvious. It would boost tourism and facilitate the importing and exporting of prod- ucts, which had to be transported by water or over rough roads. Everyone from citrus growers, fishing guides, and hoteliers to merchants, tourists, and business travelers would benefit from rail service. Enter John M. Roach and Millard B. Herely of Chicago, who came to Fort Myers to investigate the feasibility of building a 150- mile railroad to the state’s east coast. In September 1901, a contingent of local interested parties met with John M. Roach and Millard B. Herely of Roach was president of the Chicago Traction Company and the Chicago Traction Company. Presumably, those with white ribbons on their lapels had a direct role in the Herely the traffic manager. decision making. Locals among those pictured are Nathan G. Stout (left, second row steps) and Frank C. On September 19, 1901, the front page of the Fort Myers Alderman, Sr. (third from right). The location is unknown. Press announced the proposal: a company had been formed “to courtesy Southwest Florida Historical Society construct a railroad from Punta Rassa to Ft. Pierce on the East Surveys continued into mid-November. Coast Railway, about sixty miles north of Palm Beach.” (Later, Stuart was mentioned However, the Southern Florida & Gulf Coast Railway never was built. as a possible end point.) In any case, Roach did not sever his connections to the area, which were already At some point during that September, this historic photo was taken in an unknown substantial by 1901. He had bought Useppa Island in 1894 (dates vary) and developed location. it as a tarpon fishing resort, thus helping to make Southwest Florida the world-class Engineer George T. Donohue was part of the Roach-Herely team. About 60 years sports-fishing destination it became. In fact, the railroad project’s offices were located after his trip to Fort Myers, he sent this photo to Nathan G. Stout as a reminder of the on Useppa in Roach’s winter home. (Barron G. Collier subsequently purchased the group’s visit. In 1901, Stout was the proprietor of the Press and a strong supporter of island circa 1911 and expanded it into an exclusive resort.) the project. Roach was one of the several men Walter G. Langford assembled to organize the Notably, the project did not require land donations, as did some other Florida rail First National Bank of Fort Myers in 1908. projects. Roach and Herely wanted land to remain in private hands while the project And, the two men also partnered in developing Deep Lake, extensive citrus groves focused on developing it. about 13 miles north of Everglades City. P. John Hart was in charge of the company’s affairs locally, and Herely was sec- Roach also became an active member of the Fort Myers Accelerator Club, formed retary and treasurer of the newly formed Southern Florida & Gulf Coast Railway in the 19-teens to promote the growing city and county. Company. Walter G. Langford also took charge locally when Herely had to return to Although the Roach-Herely project never came to be, it wasn’t long before railroad Chicago for business reasons. boosters at least got an extension from Punta Gorda. By September 19, the notice of incorporation was published, and procedures to The Board of Trade, organized in 1903, achieved that in 1904, when the Atlantic secure a charter from Florida’s Secretary of State were underway, the article read. Coast Line Railroad debuted on Monroe Street. Project momentum increased after that, but in fact, the plan had been in the works Visit the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street, where you for several months. can learn more about railroad history while walking through a 1924 rail-passenger To give him credit, Herely did his homework. Wanting to see the terrain at its depot. worst, he had traveled by wagon from Fort Myers to Fort Pierce during the previ- For information, call 321-7430 or go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are 10 a.m. ous summer, a trip through floods and hammocks that even the hardiest of cowboys to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. dreaded, the article reads. Then continue your history exploration at the Southwest Florida Historical Society, Surveying began in October, more on-the-ground action that supported the Press’s located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for contention that the project wasn’t just one more railroad scheme, but an “earnest busi- the Arts. ness undertaking” worthy of the newspaper’s boosterism. The all-volunteer non-profit organization’s hours are Wednesday or Saturday In October, the paper published a letter from a citizen of Alva that recounted an between 9 a.m. and noon or Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Call them at 939-4044. open meeting that Herely held there. Reported comments such as “you can run Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Story of Fort through my front yard if you so desire, only give us the railroad” and “may it be a dead Myers by Karl H. Grismer, the Fort Myers Press, floridamemory.com, gianttarpon. surety and a grand success is our wish” indicate the general acclaim for the project. com, and useppa.com.

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The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, please call (239) 415-7732 or write to: The River Weekly News, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Fax number: (239) 415-7702. E-mail: [email protected]. The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. PRINTED ON RECYCLED Independently Owned And Operated • COPYRIGHT 2014 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. PAPER THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 3 Fort Myers Public Art: article in Harper’s Weekly for publicity purposes, the film consists of a series of Tickets On Sale still photographs of Dickson’s colleague, Fred Ott, sneezing comically for the cam- For Black Maria era. It became one of the earliest motion pictures to receive a copyright. Film Festival When word spread about the new by Tom Hall invention, performers flocked to the Black Maria from all over the country in he Thomas order to be in the films. The silent movies Edison Black that Dickson and his cohorts subsequently TMaria Film made featured dancers, boxers, magi- Festival returns cians, vaudeville performers and even for its eighth sea- acts from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. son to the Edison The performers’ appearances at the stu- & Ford Winter dio were used as publicity opportunities Estates on October by Edison, who would often pose with 24 and Florida the actors for newspaper articles. SouthWestern The studio was closed in 1901 after State College on Edison built a glass-enclosed rooftop Saturday, October 25. movie studio in New York City. Two The Black Maria Film Festival is an The Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival returns in October years later, Edison had the building award-winning international festival show- where his team made the first commer- so the window could rotate toward the demolished, but the U.S. National Park casing independent and experimental cially-exhibited motion pictures. sun throughout the day, supplying natural Service maintains a reproduction of the film and video. Hosted by museums and Seeking to design “an instrument that light for hundreds of Edison movie pro- Black Maria that was built in 1954 at colleges throughout the country, it has does for the eye what the phonograph ductions over its eight year lifespan. But what is now the Edison National Historic toured the nation for 33 years. Its films does for the ear,” Edison and experimen- the facility was so cramped and uncom- Site in West Orange. include a variety of contemporary works tal staff member W.K.L. Dickson invented fortable that it reminded Dickson and fel- Tickets for the 7th annual Thomas drawn from the annual juried selection of a motion picture camera and a peephole low Edison employee Jonathan Campbell Edison Black Maria Film Festival are award winning films and videos. viewing device called the Kinetoscope in of Black Marias (police vans that were available at the Edison Ford ticket office At Florida SouthWestern, the festival 1892. The devices were shown publicly also called “paddywagons” at the time), located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard, takes place in the plush Rush Library for the first time in 1893, with the first which were notoriously cramped, stuffy Fort Myers. For more information and auditorium. But at the Edison & Ford Edison films being exhibited commercially and a similar black color. While Dickson, updates, visit the Edison & Ford Winter Winter Estates, the films air outdoors a year later. Those films were made in Campbell and the rest of Edison’s staff Estates website at www.edisonfordwinter- under the stars shining down on the riv- the Black Maria, a tar-paper shack at called the studio the Black Maria, Edison estates.org. erside lawn of The Mangoes, Henry and Edison’s West Orange Laboratory. simply referred to it as “The Doghouse.” An arts advocate, Tom Hall guides Clara Ford’s winter estate. It’s a romantic The roof of the Black Maria lifted One of the first films that Dickson weekly walking tours of the River garden setting that serves as a perfect up to let sunlight in because early films made in the Black Maria was Fred Ott’s District’s public art collection in Fort backdrop for a film festival that bears required a tremendous amount of bright Sneeze (The Edison Kinetoscopic Record Myers. For more information, go to the name of the inventor and the studio light. The studio was built on a turntable of a Sneeze). Made to accompany an www.truetours.net.

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Junior Girl Scout Autumn Rhodes and Laura Richardson, resource development spe- Local Girl Scouts helped donate 416 pairs of shoes cialist with The Children’s Home Society utumn Rhodes, a Junior Girl Scout and fourth grader at Allen Park Elementary principal, Lisa Eastridge, teachers and peers, as they launched the drive this fall. School, started the No Bare Feet Project as an idea from her Girl Scout curricu- A total of 415 pairs of shoes were collected (with Snyderman Shoes donating three Alum’s Take Action Project and to earn the Girl Scout Summit Award. Rhodes huge boxes of new shoes) in seven days. “The Girl Scout Law specifically says to volunteered with Children’s Home Society (CHS) and was very sad the children didn’t ‘Make The World A Better Place,’ but I didn’t do this just because I am a Girl Scout,” have toys or clothes, noticing very few donations were shoes. She worked with her said Rhodes. “I created this project because I care about the children in my communi- ty. This is just one small way to help make the world a better place for those families.” The Girl Scout Summit Award is earned by girls who have completed all three National Leadership Journeys, which include Take Action Projects to make the world a better place.

been there. Everyone who comes to our Funky & Fabulous office leaves here with hope.” The organization works very closely Artful Auction with their Partners In Health network of unky & Fabulous Artful Giving physicians, hospitals and other providers Auction is an eclectic evening to deliver the care needed at significantly Fthat benefits Partners For Breast discounted rates. They also work closely Cancer Care. This annual fundraising with local human service organizations event will host silent and live auctions such as Family Health Center Clinics, offering interesting and unique art Salvation Army, The United Way and pieces donated by some of the area’s the Lee County Health Department. The finest artists. Participants will enjoy hors organization receives no funding from d’oeuvres, cash bar and music. federal, state, county or city governments This fun event will be held on and rely primarily on fundraisers, indi- Thursday, October 2 from 6 to 8 vidual donations and grants. p.m. at the beautiful Pink Shell Beach To learn more, visit www.pfbccorg or Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. call 454-8583. Reservations are $50 each. Tickets are An American In Giverny is Leoma Lovegrove’s latest colorful collection available online at www.pfbcc.org or by sending a check to Partners For Breast Arts For ACT Lovegrove 2014. During her three hours as the first Cancer Care, Inc. at 9470 Healthpark American aboard the studio, Lovegrove Circle in Fort Myers. All proceeds go to Fine Art Auction signed the boat and created 20 pieces of Partners For Breast Cancer Care’s efforts Exhibit To art in her signature impressionistic style for ickets are on sale now for this to save lives and reduce suffering from year’s Arts for ACT Fine Art the An American In Giverny exhibition. breast cancer through improved early Open In Giverny “I have always been inspired by Pierre TAuction, themed An Evening In detection, education and access to health- Bonnard and am very grateful to Captain Old Hollywood, hosted by NBC-2 News outhwest Florida artist Leoma care. anchor Heather Turco and Arts for ACT Lovegrove will be the first American Bertrand de Vautibault and his wife for Established in June, 1990, Partners inviting me to share my art at their historic chair Jenna Persons. Sto exhibit at Maison du Peintre For Breast Cancer Care, Inc. continually The November 8 auction will cel- Pierre Bonnard in northern France. Her home,” said Lovegrove. “I have been strives to meet the needs of uninsured painting and teaching in Giverny for more ebrate the Golden Age of Hollywood exhibition, An American In Giverny, and underserved men and women in Lee while auctioning fine art pieces by Robert opens on October 4 and will run through than 10 years and continue to find inspira- County by providing breast screening and tion from my trips to France.” Rauschenberg, Darryl Pottorf, Pablo October 12 at the former home of famous diagnostics at no cost to them. Before Picasso, Jim Dine, Salvador Dali, Joan artist Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947), where Lovegrove is an impressionist-expres- Janet Darnell became the executive direc- sionist painter known worldwide for her Miro and other local, national and inter- Monet’s floating studio is also docked. tor of Partners For Breast Cancer Care, national artists. This fundraising event Lovegrove will attend the opening recep- energetic style and depictions of her envi- she was on the receiving end of their ronment at home and abroad. Located in will also include trips, jewelry, dinner and tion and plans to paint aboard Le Bateau- assistance. entertainment. Atelier again during the exhibition. the heart of Matlacha Island on the south- “I was a single mother with two chil- west coast of Florida, Lovegrove Gallery Tickets are $150 per person or The floating studio boat (Le Bateau- dren, cleaning houses, I had no health $1,200 for a reserved table of eight. For Atelier) is an exact replica of Monet’s and Gardens is one of the most colorful insurance, living paycheck to paycheck. landmarks in the Sunshine State. Learn more information and tickets, call 939- 1800’s floating studio and was launched Now, I’m able to relate to everybody that 2553 or go to www.artsforactfineartauc- for the first time during the spring of more online at www.LeomaLovegrove. comes through our door because I’ve com. tion.com. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 5 Girl Scouts Braved Weather For International Coastal Cleanup verall in Lee County, 11 Girl Scout Troops and over 200 Ogirls and adults participated in the International Coastal Cleanup on September 20. Girl Scouts aren’t afraid of dreary, rainy days; they are commit- ted to making the world a better place, starting right here in local communities. Most Girl Scouts volunteered at Lovers Troop 292 at Fort Myers Beach Key State Park and picked up 69 pounds of garbage. Girl Scout volunteer Gail Germaini of Fort Myers thinks this is such an important service project to be a part of because it keeps beaches nice and safe for residents and the tourists who come to visit. Most importantly, she feels being a Girl Scout means giving back to the community.

Troop 284 at Lovers Key Troop 654 at Lovers Key State Park She says of her troop’s involvement, have done.” Girl Scout Cadette Troop up Cape Coral Yacht Club and Fort “When speaking with my girls about 405 said, “It has a big impact on the Myers Beach. different things we have done over the environment with red tide because of the For more information about the Girl years, it makes me smile when they can- trash in the oceans.” Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, visit www. not differentiate between ‘fun’ things we Other troops in Lee County cleaned gsgcf.org. Troop 405 at Lovers Key State Park did and ‘community service’ projects we

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Silent auction under way at the August 27 event In the months leading up to the event, members of the Southwest Florida com- munity donated their new and gently worn dresses and accessories at convenient locations across Lee County. Local busi- Approximately 4,000 new and gently used dresses were sold at the annual fundraiser nesses and organizations also held unique photos courtesy of Jennifer Angeloro Photography and lavish dress collection parties to gather dresses, purses and shoes, collect funds and ennifer Nelson, chairperson of Love that Dress! 6, announced this year’s event raise awareness for the main event. raised more than $125,000 to benefit PACE Center For Girls – Lee. A record- “I am truly grateful to our committee, Jbreaking number of collection parties leading up to the big night garnered an sponsors and the Southwest Florida com- unprecedented total of about 4,000 new and gently loved dresses to be sold at the munity whose support contributed to mak- epic shopping event, held at the Embassy Suites in Estero on August 27. ing Love That Dress! 6 such a tremendous Sandy Stilwell, Board Chair for PACE Center For Girls, said, “The momentum success,” added Nelson. “We are over- here at the PACE Center continues to rise with another successful year of Love That joyed with the results and the amount of Dress!” good those funds will do for PACE. We’re At the fun fashion fundraiser, Love That Dress! attendees enjoyed the event’s popu- already looking forward to seeing what next lar silent auction, camaraderie and cocktails. Suite and VIP ticket holders were granted year will bring.” access to early shopping, private dressing rooms, clothing hold, express check-out For additional information, contact service, complimentary adult beverages, hors d’oeuvres and a private selection of deca- Lynnae Stewart, Director of Development, dent chocolates. at [email protected] or 425- 2366. Hortoons

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Division 19 Kiwanians at the Florida District Convention in Boca Raton he Lee County and Labelle area Kiwanis clubs attended the 97th Tannual Florida District Convention in Boca Raton. The Florida District of Kiwanis, which covers the entire State of Florida and the Cayman Islands, is com- posed of 9,000 members in 270 active clubs. Twenty-four Kiwanis members attended convention to represent the 13 clubs in the area. Two local Kiwanians were rec- Kiwanians participate in Eliminate Fundraiser Walk to combat maternal neonatal tetanus ognized for their achievements at the con- Builders Club at the middle school level, K-Kids at the elementary school level, and vention. Patrice Cunningham and Robert Aktion Club for adults with disabilities, dedicate more than six million volunteer hours Jarrett. Donna Williamson was inducted annually to strengthen communities and provide service to children. as the 2014-15 Division 19 Lt. Governor To find a Kiwanis Club in your area, contact 2014-15 Kiwanis Division 19 Kiwanis and Bruce Boyd as the Florida Kiwanis Kiwanians Chris and Darlene Soud enjoy Lt. Gov. Donna Williamson at [email protected] or 634-3542. Florida Foundation Trustee for Division 19. the convention Kiwanis Division 19 can also be found on Facebook. Cunningham, a member of the Fort Myers Metro-McGregor Kiwanis Club, was awarded the 2013-14 Outstanding Florida District Chair for her work as social media chair. Jarrett, of the Kiwanis Club of AT THEIR NEW HOME. Fort Myers Beach, was recognized for meeting the 2012-13 Kiwanis International 20351 SUMMERLIN ROAD, FORT MYERS. Foundation President’s Challenge. ACROSS FROM TANGER FACTORY OUTLETS. Also, Williamson of the Cape Coral Harney Point Kiwanis Club was installed to serve as the 2014-15 Division 19 Lt. Governor on the statewide board of the Florida IN THE PUBLIX SHOPPING PLAZA. District of Kiwanis. Williamson will serve as the liaison between the 13 Kiwanis Clubs CONTINENTAL CUISINE of Division 19 which covers Lee County and Labelle, and will serve on the 34-member “Thank You for Voting Us Best Continental Cuisine” governing Board of Kiwanis, which oversees all branches of the Kiwanis Family. There are 27 Lt. Governors which represent the different divisions of Kiwanis throughout the state of Florida and Cayman Islands. Dinner for 2 for $30.00 Free Bottle Boyd, a member of the Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club, was installed as Division 19 Includes glass of house wine or well Florida Kiwanis Foundation Trustee. He will serve alongside 26 other trustees through- of Wine drink or domestic beer each With the purchase of two out the Florida District. The Florida Kiwanis Foundation is the fundraising entity of the Choose any entree from our dinner entrees from our Florida District of Kiwanis International with the objective to provide an endowment regular dinner menu. fund to which clubs and individual Kiwanis members can contribute gifts and bequests. SUNSET DINING MENU Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one Choice of: soup or salad comes with potato, Minimum entree purchase $15. Free wine is house selection red child and one community at a time. Founded in 1915, Kiwanis and its sponsored ser- veggie, hot baked bread and fresh herb olive oil or white, tax and gratuity not vice organizations, including CKI at the college level, Key Club at the high school level, Available from 4pm-6pm included. Not valid on holidays. (Does not include tax or gratuity. Not valid on Holidays) Expires September 30, 2014. Expires September 30, 2014. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Make your reservations today! JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY FOR BRUNCH FROM 10AM - 2PM A DELICIOUS VARIETY OF BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ITEMS ON THE MENU Chinese & Japanese Cuisine Courtney’s has something for everyone. Come & see why Courtney’s aims to please! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm 239.466.4646 Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm Sun 12pm - 9pm www. ichiban-sushi-chinese.com. Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Next to Hotel Indigo) 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 8 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Along The River

See vintage, modern and unique cars at Saturday’s Downtown Car Cruise-In Meet Venezuelan artist Arturo Correa on Thursday at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center during the launch of its new culinary arts program n Saturday evening, join Fort Myers car enthusiasts at the Downtown Car competition and has opened for superstars such as Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and Cruise-In. Held on the fourth Saturday of every month, the event features Montgomery Gentry; Ovintage, modern and unique cars from 4 to 8 p.m. while a DJ spins classic Southern Rock’s Finest, an all star lineup of seasoned musicians from some of rock with trivia. All classic cars and show cars are welcome. The event is free for the industry’s leading Southern Rock bands, including Molly Hatchet, Gregg Allman, the entire family. Marshall Tucker, Rebel Pride and Pure Prairie League; For more information, go to www.riverdistrictevents.com. Grayson Rogers, a Cape Coral based group which has quickly grown into one of On Saturday and Sunday, Freedom & Family Weekend comes to JetBlue Park Florida’s up-and-coming country bands; in Fort Myers. The event features a top-flight lineup of solo and band performers that Redemption, a classic rock tribute band; and span the musical genre. Ellie Lee and the Blues Fury. Lee, the blues guitarist/singer/songwriter, fronts the Headlining the Saturday list is Brian Howe, former lead singer for Bad Company. band with her soulful voice and has been acclaimed for her ripping guitar solos and her Howe played a five-show Iraq and Kuwait tour to entertain the troops overseas in obvious joy in performing. 2010, including the Change of Command ceremony in Baghdad. On Sunday, admission is free for children 12 and under, children wearing a uni- Other acts in Saturday’s lineup include: form, and active or retired military with ID. Maggie Baugh, the 13-year-old songwriter and musician from Southwest Florida Sunday’s musical lineup: who has been lighting up the country music world with her fresh stage presence; Casey Weston, the talented singer-songwriter from Naples who was one of the top One Night Rodeo, an American contemporary country duo out of Bradenton two finalists on Adam Levine’s team on the first season of The Voice; that recently won the Great American Country and Music Nation’s Next GAC Star Critter Ridge, a contemporary country rock band in the Sarasota/Bradenton area; Kim Betts and Gamble Creek Band, a country tribute band known for its strong vocal harmonies and guitar/fiddle/mandolyn solos. Front person for the band is Kimberly Betts, the daughter of Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brother’s Band and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Along with the top flight stage entertainment, Freedom & Family Weekend will fea- ture military vehicles and reenactments, hot rod and classic car show, motorcycle rally, a recruit and JROTC competition, Whispering Pines Clydesdale Horse Rides, and mili- tary museum displays that honor veterans. Freedom & Family Weekend runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Show tickets are $10 Saturday and $7 Sunday and parking is $5. JetBlue Park is located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers. For more information about Freedom & Family Weekend, go to www.swfmm.org. On Thursday, October 2, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center will is launch its first culinary arts program with the opening of its new catering kitchen. At 6 p.m., there is an exclusive VIP sneak peek of works by Venezualan artist Arturo Correa paired with a seasonal tasting dinner prepared by resident chef Mike Gavala. Correa’s work displays a complex combination of forms and diverse artistic features that express the historical vanguard movements he is so passionate about. His visual vocabulary of elements is provocative and transforming and his works entice, seducing discovery and revelation. Be the first to experience this exhibit and savor the flavor as the combination of art and food will indulge your senses. Tropical Fabrics Scrapbook Papers The menu for Thursday, October 2: • Prince Edwards Island mussels sautéed with white wine, tomatoes, cilantro and Novelty Yarn Children’s Crafts chives with a splash of cream, served with rustic garlic toast Quilting Art Supplies • Smoked salt, pepper and spice crusted bone-in rib eye steak topped with cilantro- lime butter Notions Shell Crafts • Pork ossobuco braised with garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes and jalapenos Beads Gifts • Grouper seared in olive oil topped with sauteed onions, peppers, sugar snap peas, garlic, white wine and cured olives • Paella • Tres leches with a coffee sauce Open Monday-Saturdayay-Saturday 10am10am Find us on • Flan with fresh berries www.threecraftyladies.comecraftyladies.com First Taste Dinners will take place on Thursday evenings preceding Art Walk and will include choice of an appetizer, choice of an entree and choice of a dessert. Wine will also be served complimentary with your entree. The price for the VIP gourmet Ask about our Sewing Machine Rental Program! dinner is $85 per person or $150 per couple. Reservations are required. For tickets or information, visit www.sbdac.com or call the art center at 333-1933. STOP IN ON THURSDAY’S FOR OUR MAKE-IT-AND-TAKE-IT BEAD BRACELET ACTIVITY! The Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First Street, in downtown Fort Myers’ his- 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel toric River District. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 9 FORT MYERS FARE Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s River Weekly BRATTA’S RISTORANTE of appetizers, fresh seafood, over-stuffed Bratta’s serves fresh made-to-order sandwiches and entrées. Dine in air- food in an inviting atmosphere featuring conditioned comfort or outside on Nellie’s live music nightly. expansive waterfront patio. Happy hour The two for $20 menu is served all all day. Grab a bite to eat or drink and day Sunday to Thursday. Happy Hour is swing to the beats of live reggae, rock daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with drink and and island music from the area’s premier appetizer specials. Filet Napoleon, Taylor musical talent. Street baked ziti and fresh bruschetta are Just upstairs from Nellie’s is Ugly’s a few favorites on the restaurant’s daily Waterside Bar, the place where everyone menu. Lobster tail and Chilean sea bass is gets prettier, and happy hour is all day, served on the weekends. every day. 12984 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Parking for your car or boat for free Myers. Call 433-4449. for patrons. The GPS coordinates are 26”27’23.41” N • 81”57’15.18” W., COURTNEY’S 1131 First Street, Fort Myers Beach CONTINENTAL CUISINE at the Fort Myers Historic Seaport at Courtney’s is a family business run by Nervous Nellie’s Marina. Call 463-8077. Executive Chef Dale, his wife Betty and SUNSHINE GRILLE their son, Courtney. The warm and welcoming bar is great Formerly known as the Sunshine for lunch, libations and lots of laughter. Seafood Cafe and Lounge, Sunshine Relax in comfort with friends and enjoy Grille serves all of your favorite dishes for discounted drinks and appetizers during lunch and dinner. In addition to its previ- happy hour, served 4 to 7 p.m. daily. ous menu, the restaurant is also serving The dining room offers a wonderful gourmet flat breads prepared in a wood dinner variety; if you’re an early diner, fire stove with fresh oak. Wood-fired be sure to check out the Sunset Dining steaks fill out the menu, including a ribeye Specials. “Eggceptional” entrées highlight and a porterhouse, to go along with our the restaurant’s Sunday brunch from 10 famous wood-fired filet mignon. Happy a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday dinner is served 4 hour and live music are featured daily. to 8 p.m. 8700 Gladiolous Drive, Fort Myers. 20351 Summerlin Road, Units #111 Call 489-2233. and 112, Fort Myers. Call 466-4646. Pecan-crusted goat cheese salad from Sandy Stilwell’s Sunshine Grille in Fort Myers DOC FORD’S Ichiban has been family owned and RUM BAR & GRILLE operated for 10 years and its enduring Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is popularity is a testament to its excep- named for the Doc Ford character in tional, friendly service. local author Randy Wayne White’s best- 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. selling mystery novels. Call 334-6991. It’s a well known gathering place with ISLAND COW indoor and outdoor patio seating. The combined menu offers all the lunch and Where can you go when you’re in the dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It moooood for some great cook’in, local includes cedar plank salmon topped with fun and prices that won’t make you lose a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. grilled chicken sandwich and there’s a Island Cow is an airy bistro with french well provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks doors leading out to the front and back are a specialty, notably the signature rum patios. It is open daily for breakfast, drink, Island Mojito. lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers while you listen to live music on one of Beach. Call 765-9660. Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call ICHIBAN 472-0606. Ichiban is a downtown favorite for NERVOUS NELLIE’S CRAZY Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name WATERFRONT EATERY means “Number One” in Japanese and offers its customers the perfect balance Nervous Nellie’s is a casual, family-fun of great quality and affordable prices. restaurant that boasts a large selection

receipts from their sales. There are only Flea Market 28 spaces available and advance paid ope United Presbyterian Church, reservations are advised. Set up begins located at 7470 Hickory Drive for each flea market at 7 a.m., with sales Hat the intersection of U.S. 41 in open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. Fort Myers, is resuming its monthly flea This is the fourth year of operation of markets beginning on Saturday, October this flea market and sellers have raised 11. They will be held on the second substantial funds from the sale of craft Saturday of each month through April items, jewelry, produce, toys, computers 2015. or any items you no longer need. Individuals, businesses, organizations For more information, contact the and churches can rent a space for $20 church office at 267-3331. each of those Saturdays and keep all the 10 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 CYPRESS LAKE with Healing. Child care available at SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Churches/Temples PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Meditation classes. All are welcome. ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. Guided meditations offering many meth- CONGREGATION (UUA) 481-3233. www.clpc.us. JESUS THE WORKER ods for relaxing the body and focusing Where diversity is treasured, Clint Cottrell, pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH: the mind on virtuous objects to bring 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 a.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 increasing peace and happiness into Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional 11 Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; daily activity. For information, class times Adult Education Workshop at 10 a.m. a.m. Summer: Prayer Service 8 a.m. Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. The Reverend Margaret L. Beard, Minister Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH MeditationInFortMyers.org. 239-226-0900 – www.allfaiths-uc.org CYPRESS LAKE UNITED 2154 McGregor Boulevard, SAINT COLUMBKILLE ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE METHODIST CHURCH Fort Myers, 218-8343 CATHOLIC CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers 482-1250, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service McGregor and north of Gladiolus. Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service All are welcome. 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Lenten services 9:30 a.m. Praise Service LAMB OF GOD CHURCH Weekly Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) will be on Wed. Sunday School all times One of a few federated Lutheran (ELCA) Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; evenings at 6 p.m. starting on Feb. 22. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD and Episcopal Congregations in the nation. Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Administrator is Very Rev. Peter Lickman, OUTREACH MINISTRIES 19691 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL Reconciliation is available at the church on ph. 305-651-0991. We are a Church of the 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, 33967. 239-267-3525 or visit www.lambof- Saturdays at noon and by appointment Eastern Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; godchurch.net. The Rev. Dr. James Reho SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE east of Int. 75. Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, leads Sunday worship services at 7:45 and METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH ANNUNCIATION GREEK Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 10 a.m. Sunday’s Cool for Children 10 a.m. 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ORTHODOX CHURCH p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers Nursery care for pre-school children and New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available Lane, North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. at each service. Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org 15690 McGregor Boulevard and refreshments after service. nbcmin- CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) 239-481-2099 Fort Myers, 482-2030 [email protected], www.facebook. 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, BETH SHILOH Pastor: David Stauffer. com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, 239-939-1218, Worship: Saturday 5:30 MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Ministers p.m., Sunday 8 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH for adults and children Sunday at 9:15 Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at a.m. Phone for other dates & times. Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, church is ½ mile past the intersection of the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, Plus Marriage Enrichment, Divorcecare, 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-220-8519 Griefshare. Adult Hebrew Classes. Call for information the way to Sanibel. Pastor Alan Bondar SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH on full program. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST www.newcovenanteyes.com 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Wear what you want, rockin’ music, rele- 239-463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. CHURCH OF GOD Estates. vant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free cof- Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 Sunday Morning Service and Sunday fee & donuts, people who are real, church SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening that’s actually fun. Church and Bookstore:111 Evergreen Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Child care NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Road (southwest corner of Evergreen Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. provided at all services. Visit our Reading OF FORT MYERS Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street, 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 conducted in English and Church Slavonic; CHABAD LUBAVITCH River District. www.time4thinkers.com, 239-985-8503 following the Julian (Old) Calendar. OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX www.christiansciencefortmyers.com, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers www.christianscience.com 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. Days: Hours at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy at Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 10 a.m. Call to confirm service schedule: 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] 13545 American Colony Boulevard NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 239-997-2847; Bookstore: 239-691-1775 Web site: www.chabadswf.org off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers or visit www.saintnicholasmonastery.org. Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday Fort Myers, 936-2511 Pastor Eddie Spencer ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship COMMUNITY Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship 13031 Palm Beach Blvd (3 miles east of Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School I75) East Fort Myers (across from Ft Myers CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. Youth and Children’s programming runs Shores) 239 693 0818 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH concurrent to Sunday services. Weekday masses: 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove in the Downtown Fort Myers River District Nursery care provided at all services Weekend masses: 4 p.m. Saturday Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 274-1230. For more information visit: Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. All Are Welcome! An ecumenical non-denominational com- 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org www.newhopefortmyers.org SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH munity of believers. Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Fort Myers, 454-3336 Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Lodge Robert G. Kasten, Pastor Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. [email protected] 5 p.m. Youth Program Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Nursery available CHURCH OF THE CROSS FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Junior Church grades one to five Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonima- MINISTRIES CONGREGATION Countdown to Worship (praise music): Wee Church Pre-K to K tional church emphasizing a personal rela- 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 10:10 AM Evening Service 6 p.m. tionship with Jesus Christ. Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM Wednsday Service 6 p.m. Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 10:45 Contemporary. Church School: 9:15 a.m. Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL e-mail: [email protected] 239-433-0018, www.templebethel.com 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH [email protected] Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Sunday Worship at 9:30am. Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Cantor Victor Ford Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor: 482-3133. Philip White, pastor Peace is a member of the ELCA. Geigner, Religious School Director Dale Douglas Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s Morning Worship: 10 a.m. We celebrate weekly communion with tra- Cohen, Learning Tree Director Jesyca 9 and 10:30 a.m. Website: www.taecc.com Church School: 10:15 a.m. ditional liturgy, organ and choir. Virnig, Office Manager Inna Vasser COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Union For Reform Judaism 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599, Shabbat Service: Friday 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor CONGREGATION www.peaceftmyers.com, Torah Study: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- [email protected]. Religious School: Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 4778 The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH and Sunday 9:30 a.m. available pastor. 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 Learning Tree: Monday through Friday CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly services: 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services From page 10 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing Daily early learning center/day care TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero 433-0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening and Church School 239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Minyan: Monday at 9 a.m. Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Religious Education: Sunday mornings Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist Legacy Service, multi-generational continued on page 11 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 11 From page 10 for all ages. 11 a.m. Blended Worship www.westminsterfortmyers.org Shell Point Offers Churches/Temples WORD OF LIFE CHURCH and Wednesday evenings Services: Friday 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; Bible Presentation night at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday morning at Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 9 a.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org p.m. Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi he Academy of Lifelong Learning THE NEW CHURCH ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH at Shell Point welcomes Dr. The New Church of SWFL is located 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 481-4040, TAndrew Hawkins, senior pastor 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday Services: of The Village Church, as he shares Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- 8:30 a.m. Traditional, 10 a.m. Blended. Web What’s So Special About The Bible? ates worship services on Sundays at 11 site www.zionfm.org. Dr. Hawkins’ presentation is sched- a.m. during the season. Other worship uled on Monday, October 6 from 10 events are held on the beach in Fort Myers to 11:30 a.m. in the Grand Cypress Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- Conflict churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- Room of The Woodlands at Shell Point tion 239-481-5535. Retirement Community. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Management In this presentation, Dr. Hawkins CHURCH FORT MYERS will provide an overview of the classical 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Presentation case for the Bible as the inspired Word one mile west of I-75). Minister: The n Sunday, October 5 beginning of God. Issues that affect the evaluation Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services at 2 p.m., Temple Judea hosts of any documents of antiquity will be and religious education at 10:30 a.m. For explored, such as the internal and exter- information on all church events call 561- Oa presentation by guest speaker nal evidences, various approaches to criti- 2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. Keith Grossman, Esq. on the topic of UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Conflict Management and Mediation. cism, and the views of Christ regarding Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing Circle Grossman is the author of the the Old Testament. A question-answer Dr. Andrew Hawkins 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. Building Your Peace Chest workbook period will follow. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic series that helps readers understand and This course is free, but space is lim- music, meditation in a loving environment. develop skills to effectively prevent con- ited and registration is required by calling Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, flict and de-escalate existing conflict. You 489-8472. Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. UNITY OF FORT MYERS can turn a negative and uncomfortable 11120 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers situation into something manageable, Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. maybe even productive. Come and learn Children’s Sunday School 11 a.m. these beneficial skills. Torah Study At Temple Judea Reverend Jim Rosemergy. Our God is For more information about Love, Our religion is Oneness, Our Race is n Thursday, October 2 at noon, Temple Judea Rabbi Sack begins a one- Grossman’s presentation, call Joyce hour Torah study that includes an open discussion of Torah and Judaism Human. 239-278-1511, www.unityoffortmy- Rosinger at 437-1566. ers.org. Owhere all levels of background and all questions are encouraged. The ses- Temple Judea is located at 14486 sion is held on the first Thursday of the month at the office of Myers, Bretthoitz & WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN A&W Bulb Road in Fort Myers. For more CHURCH Company, 12671 Whitehall Drive in Fort Myers. Bring a chumash if you have one. 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across information about the egalitarian conser- Rabbi Sack will bring the text for the session. from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 vative synagogue, call 433-0201 or go to Temple Judea is located at 14486 A & W Bulb Road in Fort Myers. For more Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson www.tjswfl.org. information, call 433-0201 or send an email to [email protected]. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Continental Women’s Club October Meeting ontinental Women’s Club of Greater Fort Myers is open to women living in the area who are interested in both social and philanthropic endeavors. CYearly membership is $20 and provides members with interesting programs throughout the year. The guest speaker for the Thursday, October 2 luncheon is Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, who will talk about the status of the city and offer a glimpse of what lies ahead. He will also answer questions from the audience. The cost of lunch is $19 per person. The Continental Women’s Club meets on the first Thursday of every month at Colonial Country Club, 9181 Independence Way in Fort Myers. If you enjoy meeting with active women who enjoy raising money to award scholarships to young women, provide food and clothing for those in need as well as taking part in numerous social events, think about becoming a member. For more information, call Margie Connor at 561-8973.

Lake Kennedy Senior Center historical video presentation at the Ybor City visitor’s center, view artifacts and Kennedy Kruisers the world’s largest cigar box, and then embark on a historical walking tour Explore Ybor City including the Ybor Estate Museum, visit he Kennedy Kruisers are off to to Cuba (no passport needed), cigar fac- beautiful Tampa on Thursday, tory and much more. TOctober 30 to discover the won- The cost for this wonderful adventure ders of this historic part of Florida. is $37 per member and $42 per non- Our sojourn takes us to the Yuengling member. Ybor Estate Museum entry fee Brewery, the oldest brewing company is included. Preregistration required. in the United States, where we will Participants should arrive by 7:30 a.m. tour and learn the secrets of the time- before the bus departs at 7:45 a.m. The honored tradition of beer making, and approximate return time is 6:30 p.m. enjoy a beer tasting as well. We are Lake Kennedy Senior Center is then off to the historical Ybor City for located at 400 Santa Barbara Blvd. in a Dutch-treat lunch at the Columbia Cape Coral. For more information or to Restaurant or the restaurant or your make reservations, call 574-0575. choice. Afternoon activities include a 12 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 masses of whitebait that have already Early Fall shown up almost a month earlier than usual. Daily bald eagle sightings are Changes also another sure fire indicator that it is already got unseasonably cold up north. Happening I am by no means a weather authority by Capt. Matt but when we have gotten a cold front this Mitchell early in past years, it generally means we have a cooler than normal winter in ainy days store. kept most As water temperatures cool, look Ranglers off for our redfish bite to just keep getting the water for at better. During lower tide stages, watch least a few days this for schools of redfish pushing water on week. The culprit edges of shallow flats, these schooled up was a slow mov- fish which often number in the hundreds ing early season are fast moving and spooky. Most of the That’s me enjoying a September day off cold front, which time you will only get a few shots at them with a 32-inch snook caught while shiner brought us three before they move on so having a long fishing in the northern sound days of what seemed like never ending casting lure rigged up and ready to go being in the mid 30-inch range. Using light soaking rain. While fishing on both is key. When looking for these schooled live pinfish fished on the bottom has been Bryan Majewski from Wisconsin and me sides of this rain event, redfish and man- up reds during calm water periods, don’t the way to go. These big spawning bull grove snapper both kept clients’ rods over ook the big mullet schools out on with a redfish caught just before we were reds are some of the largest we see all rained out this week bent. Although I never found a wide the flats. Redfish are mixed in with these year. If you’re looking for a personal best open bite this week on snook or redfish, mullet and feeding on what the mullet stir redfish, now is the time. huge numbers of fish in the passes all every outing produced at least a few up. Mangrove snapper action still seems summer long, snook action since the quality fish along with the big mangrove Consistent big bull redfish fishing is not to have peaked. Every trip this week, September 1 opening has been very snapper which have been my go-to spe- also happening in and around the passes. we managed at least a few mangrove hit and miss. This is due to the fact that cies for at least the last month. Good numbers of way over the slot red- snapper in the 15- to 16-inch range with these fish are spread out this time of year. All indications I’m seeing out on the fish have been reported from Lighthouse lots of 12- to 14-inch fish. Freelined live Cooling water will start to bunch up the water are pointing at an early change to Point, Captiva and Redfish passes during shiners and small pinfish are the baits of snook in better numbers in their middle fall-like conditions. Subtle signs are the the last few weeks, with the average fish choice. Any mangrove shoreline that I ground fall haunts. This month is the big have fished for redfish and snook has had transition month for snook as they make at least a few mangrove snapper there the way back from the beaches and pass- Send Us Your Fish Tales too. If you really want to fire these fish es to the back country. Mangrove points up, chumming live shiners has been the and oyster bars with good moving current he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. way; these fish simply cant resist, and are the best options. With so much white Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of explode on the bait. On light tackle, they bait around, these fish will start feeding Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. are a blast to catch. hard soon and packing on the pounds for Drop them at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Snook action for most anglers has winter. Florida 33901, or email to [email protected]. been a little harder to come by after what While enjoying a day off on the water was one of the best catch-and-release this week, I was lucky enough to land a summers in recent years. Despite the 32-inch snook. This top of the slot sized snook ate a small freelined live shiner CLEAR YOUR GEAR intended for mangrove snapper. Using only a light 2000 series spinning reel with It Catches More Than Fish 10-pound braid and a 20-pound leader BOAT this snook ran me all over the place. It made it to the barnacle crusted trees Discard fi shing at least twice before I managed to slow and turn it. 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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 13 CROW Case Of The Week: Eastern Cottontails by Patricia Molloy arlier this month, Etwo little Eastern cottontails (Sylvilagus florida- nus) were admitted together as aban- doned, abducted or orphaned siblings. As with all in-com- ing patients, the babies were given a thorough examina- tion by one of CROW’s wildlife veteri- narians. The cottontails were very young – no more than two or three days old – and were quiet but responsive. “One of them was sick and very thin, so we put it on Baytril for a couple of days,” stated Dr. These adorable Eastern cottontails, patients #2272 and #2273, are siblings. Upon arrival, one of the bunnies was quite thin and sick. Jen Riley, DVM intern. Baytril is a pre- Thanks to the efforts of the wildlife veterinarians, they are healthy and will soon be released back into the wild. scription antibiotic used by veterinarians now and are gaining weight. We make be advised to deliver the patient to one to treat bacterial infections in animals. veterinarians. For a complete schedule of sure that there are lots and lots of greens of the nine domestic veterinarian clinics Rabbits have extremely delicate tummies, events, go to www.crowclinic.org. in the hatch, because they will lose weight that CROW has partnered with in Lee and many antibiotics that work well on CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation if we don’t have enough in there.” County. Volunteers make daily pick-up other animals can cause irreversible dam- of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife As soon as the fuzzy siblings are excursions to these select locations. age to a bunny’s system. As a result, Dr. hospital providing veterinary care for mature enough to survive on their own, If you want to learn more about the Heather Barron monitored the medicated native and migratory wildlife from our they will be released back into the wild. 4,000 sick, injured and orphaned wildlife cottontail very closely. With additional local area. The hospital accepts patients If you find a sick or injured wild ani- patients that are treated at CROW each supportive care, the patient’s health seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 mal, contact a first responder in patient year, attend a Wonders Of Wildlife pre- improved quickly. p.m. Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, admissions (472-3644) immediately for sentation at the Visitor Education Center. “It got better within a day or two,” Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or instructions. If the animal requires medical Topics vary and most of the programs are added Dr. Jen. “They both look good visit www.crowclinic.org. attention, but you live off-island, you may conducted by clinic staff members and/or

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Fisherman’s Paradise: Ferry Line. Many times while fishing for sheepshead and snapper, I’d seen big Change Of How To Lose A snook caught there with spinning gear. I tried it several times that way, but each Watch At Royal Record Snook time succeeded not only in losing the snook but almost what religion I had. Palm Yacht Club With Your Each time I hooked a snook, it came he Royal Palm Yacht Club, out of the water like a bucking bronco founded in 1947 in downtown Twin Brother or made a bee-line for the pilings. The TFort Myers, will celebrate its by Cynthia A. slightest touch of the line on the pilings, 67th Change of Watch on Saturday, Williams barnacles or cables meant instant free- September 27 at the City Pier Building, dom for the snook. only blocks from its origination. The erry C. So, having watched other success- 2014-15 officers and board of directors Williams ful snook-catchers operate with a long will be installed at that time, followed B(1915 to Calcutta pole, to which was attached a by a dinner catered by the Harborside 1976) was some- heavy steel leader, I confidently rigged up Event Center, entertainment and danc- thing of a legend two Calcutta poles, using 212-pound-test ing. as a fisherman steel Monel wire attached to two large On Friday, September 26, RPYC in the waters off barrel swivels. I attached the heavy wire will dine the Prime de Leon in Ponce de Fort Myers in to the pole with five pieces of strong line, Leon Square. The next day will begin the 1950s and each wrapped 30 or 40 times around with breakfast at the United Café on First early 1960s. the end of the pole, then taped securely Street, followed by a guided tour of the Reproduced for you here are chap- with several rolls of black friction tape, downtown area. ters from his unfinished Fisherman’s topped off with a double layer of electric RPYC meets on the first Wednesday Paradise, an account of his fishing tape. I made the steel line 15 feet long, of the month at the City Pier Building. adventures that are often hilarious gauging this by the depth of the water at Other functions held at the facility include and always instructional. It is pre- that spot. Eighteen inches from the end the monthly Ladies Luncheons, monthly sented by Williams’ daughter, Cynthia of the leader, I put a four-ounce egg lead, Berry C. Williams, left, and twin brother, Bill Pub Nights and special events, both social Williams, a freelance writer and editor below which I place two large swivels, and community oriented. living in Bokeelia on Pine Island. about it and talking with experienced and to the swivels attached another piece On Sunday, October 26, RPYC will Chapter V Part 1 fishermen about how, where and when to of 212-pound-test steel wire, 18 inches in sponsor Bikers Vs. Brainers, a trivia com- Snook is to the fisherman what sugar- catch them. length, to which I attached an 8/0 Eagle- petition between bikers and MENSANs to cured country ham swimming in red-eye The latter part of June, I’d staked out claw offset hook. benefit the Southwest Florida MENSAN gravy is to the southern gourmet. For a sure-fire place at Punta Rassa. It lay in When I’d finished, I was as cocky as a Scholarship Fund. months, I’d been on the trail of the elu- the deep water of the channel between poker player with aces wired in the hole. For additional information, contact sive “linesider,” reading everything I could the several ferries of the Kinzie Brothers To be continued next week... 543-4278 or [email protected]. 14 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Plant Smart Strawberry Guava by Gerri Reaves any people love straw- berry guava (Psidium Mcattleianum) for the fruit that tastes, as the common name suggests, a bit like strawberries. It can be used in jellies, jams, pas- tries or juices, or eaten right off the tree. This member of the myrtle family is also known as Chinese or cherry guava. It was brought to South Florida in the 1880s for commercial fruit production and for its ornamental value. In pioneer days, entrepreneurs on both the state’s east and west coast made guava jellies and jams to ship within the U.S. and to Europe as a specialty food. The popular fruit tree is a native of Brazil and has escaped cultivation in central and south Strawberry guava is an ornamental fruit tree brought Florida. It is listed as a category- to Florida in the 1880s Despite its status as a category-1 invasive plant, the tree is appreciated for the fruit photos by Gerri Reaves I invasive plant species by the Strawberry guava forms thickets that The elliptic to oblong leaves are up Fallen fruit readily reseeds and wildlife Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. shade-out native species. In addition, to four inches long and somewhat leath- eat the fruit and spread the seeds. Plants in that category have caused it is as a major host for the naturalized ery. It blooms all year, producing white- Sources: Florida, My Eden by “documented ecological damage” by Caribbean fruit fly, an enemy of the petaled flowers with white and yellow Frederic B. Stresau; plants.ifas.ufl.edu; “altering native plant communities by state’s citrus industry. stamens. and eattheweeds.com. displacing native species, changing com- Strawberry guava usually reaches The red to purple fruit of about two Plant Smart explores the plant life munity structures or ecological functions, about 25 feet tall, often with two to three inches long contains many seeds and is of South Florida and sustainable land- or hybridizing with natives,” according to trunks. The peeling bark varies from gray sweet when ripe. scape practices. the council. to reddish brown.

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Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket will feature a fall gardening seminar on September 27

he fall gardening series at the Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket continues on Saturday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. with a seminar on Best Herb Tand Vegetable Cultivars and Varieties For Successful Fall Season Gardening. Attendees will glean useful information about what grows best in Southwest Florida, and get tips on how to keep a garden thriving. The presentation will take place rain or shine and will be moved into the Alliance main building if necessary. It is free of charge, but a small donation to help ensure more such activities is appreciated. The next workshop, Fertilization and Weed and Pest Control: The Organic Way, is scheduled for Saturday, October 11. Also, Taste of GreenMarket will be held on Saturday, November 1. Now in its fifth year, the Alliance GreenMarket has a mission to support local grow- ers, bakers and artisans. It offers a full range of activities year round, including free yoga classes every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., live music, cooking demos with local ingre- dients, and environmental activism events. Visit www.ArtInLee.org or find the Alliance for the Arts GreenMarket page on Facebook for more information. The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Previous GreenMarket seminar on growing bananas THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 15 open to the public at no charge. Meetings an opportunity to see birds in native Native Plant are held at the conveniently-located Bird Patrol Walks vegetation with experienced bird patrol Calusa Nature Center, on the corner of guides pointing out the many species in Society Meeting Colonial Boulevard, 3450 Ortiz Avenue At Lakes Park Lakes Park, a Lee County birding hot in Fort Myers. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. ake a nature walk with a bird spot and crucial nesting area for many with social time at 6:30 p.m. Regular patrol guide on Saturday, October birds. Guests are asked to arrive a few meetings are held the second Thursday of T4 beginning at 8 a.m. at Lakes minutes after 8 a.m. for a brief introduc- the month between September and April. Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive in tion and to sign waivers. Tours start at For more information, call 273- Fort Myers. Participants should meet at 8:30 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes and 8945 or visit www.FNPSCoccoloba.org. Shelter A7. Enter Lakes Park gate from dress to be outside. Bring water, sun- FNPS’s mission is to promote the pres- Gladiolus and turn right. Drive to the end screen and binoculars. ervation, conservation and restoration of of the road, continue through the parking This tour is provided in cooperation native plants and native plant communi- lot. Shelter A7 is located near the Train with Lee County Parks and Recreation. ties of Florida. Station. It is free with paid parking. For more This easy walk along clear paths offers information, call 533-7580 or 533-7576 or visit www.birdpatrol.org. To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732

ave you been VAMed lately? Get an overview about VAM from the Hsoils perspective to make you a better gardener. Come learn about the science of dirt and how to apply knowl- edge of VAM to your plant production management. The next meeting of the Florida Native Plant Society, to be held on Thursday, October 9, will feature guest speaker Dr. Ed Hanlon, emeritus soil and water pro- fessor from the University of Florida. He will provide a short discussion of hands- on considerations for growing great native plants by encouraging and protect- ing the vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizas (VAM) that help feed your plants. The meeting is the first since summer break. The board will also review the completed summer projects and explain upcoming projects. There is a lot going on and many exciting things to discuss. Florida Native Plant Society members are invited to attend and encouraged to bring a dish to share. The meetings are

Garden Council Open Houses he public is invited to attend open houses on Tuesdays beginning on TOctober 7 and running through May 10. The Berne Davis Botanical Garden, located at 2166 Virginia Avenue in Fort Myers, will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week. The garden is a project of the Fort Myers- Lee County Garden Council, whose headquarters are at the Virginia Avenue address. Admission and parking are both free. The garden is now the home of the Lorelei statue that was recently part of the old Fort Myers Library as well as the Mina Edison Botanical Library. Many of the displays in the garden have been provided through the talents and contribu- tions of the 19 local garden clubs, nine plant societies, and other affiliates which comprise the Garden Council. The Garden Council will also hold an open house on Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.in conjunction with the Edison-Ford Winter Estates Garden Mart. For additional information, contact Debbie Wyatt-Stotter at 707-6078 or fml- [email protected]. 16 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

From left, Diana Ascher, Chloe Lamb and Bryanna Walker Young Artists To Perform At Art Walk n Friday, October 3, the Young Artists Awards will present a performance by winners of the 2014 Young Artists Awards competition in front of The ONest in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District as part of October’s Art Walk. Three talented vocalists will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Appearing will be 17-year- old Bryanna Walker, overall winner of the contemporary voice/musical theatre cat- egory in this years Young Artists Awards competition, as well as finalist Chloe Lamb, 12, and runner-up Diana Ascher, 20. Dissolve by Danielle Branchaud The Young Artists Awards, in its 12th year of programming, is a not for profit education, performance, audition and scholarship program for students from through- From page 1 leries, as well as the pages of Gulfshore out Southwest Florida. The organization is also a monthly partner with Art Walk. Life magazine, this is her first major Information about Cabaret & Cabernet, the organization’s fall fundraiser coming up on Art Walk Opening exhibit. All images will be signed, first October 25, will also be available. Reception edition, archival prints of limited lots. The performance is free and open to the public. The Nest Home and Garden is In the digital darkroom, Yeyati layers located at 2214 First Street in downtown Fort Myers. For more information on the “In recognition of Domestic Violence multiple photographs that she has taken Young Artists Awards, visit www.youngartistsawards.org or Young Artists Awards on Awareness Month, and the purposes of people and textures into one compo- Facebook. of the ACT program and gallery, I’ve sition, creating painterly images while carefully chosen old and new works honoring the photographic elements. to reflect the issues presented,” said Art critic Donald Miller compared one Branchaud. “Although during the emo- of her pieces to the expressionist paint- tional development of a person there ings of Alexej von Jawlensky. From page 1 Pushing DaiZies, Inc. is hosting the “I am mesmerized by the fractal Dark Art Show 8 during Art Walk on are bound to be obstacles, nothing compares to the onslaught of negative beauty of decay and deterioration as it ZombiCon Tickets October 3. The Dark Art Show will forms strange patterns in surprising col- showcase local and national artists during forces that occur to one who has been • Halloween Megastore 2, located at the recipient of violence, be it physical, ors and tones,” Yeyati said. “Faces also 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Suite the entire month of October at Tincture fascinate me; I look to them for answers Gallery, located at 1412 Dean Street, sexual or mental. In honor of those who 120 in Fort Myers have overcome such obstacles, I pres- to eternal questions about identity and • The Toots Dollar Store, located at Suite 100 in downtown Fort Myers. the way our surroundings influence our “We provide art experience in all ent these works with written narratives 2256 1st Street, downtown Fort to correlate to the illustration of that sense of self. Many of us hide incon- Myers forms in a non-judgmental environment. ceivable secrets behind a simple smile. We encourage interactive community cre- emotional progress; of the propensity • Pushing DaiZies, Inc. table at Art for the human spirit to overcome such Every one of my compositions is a con- Walk, downtown Fort Myers ativity and promote art education among fession.” southwest Florida youth through music forces. I myself have only tasted the tini- The 2014 theme is Voodoo est fraction of such negative forces; but I Also on October 3, meet local author Nightmare. Featured this year at and local art programs,” said DeMarco. Marianne Cushing and pick up a signed “Our focus is to give all children the observe the ability of people, particularly ZombiCon8 will be over 30 live perfor- women, to rise up from the ashes of copy of her novel, Mahalas Lane mances on five stages, with our cabaret opportunity to explore art.” Arts for ACT Gallery is located at Pushing DaiZies, Inc. is a collection abuse and neglect. Through this art I stage located at the Sidney Berne Davis wish to share the incredible endurance 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Art Center. The Swamp is our theme- of local artists and creative individuals Myers’ historic River District. For more who volunteer their time and offer their of the human spirit and the value of featured area and start of the Zombiwalk every life.” information, call 337-5050 or go to at 6 p.m., located on Hendry Street creative skills to the southwest Florida www.artsforactgallery.com. community. The concept of was created Branchaud’s work walks a tightrope between Bay and Edwards near the newly between fantasy and surrealism, into an renovated water feature. Eight voodoo in 2007 and then they obtained their 501c3 status in 2011. Monies raised go honest realm of pure visceral emotion. nightmare inspired sculptors will be on Her new work is intended to reach new display for a silent auction provided to sending local youth to art and music camps as well as keeping the arts alive depths, delving into her personal world by the students of Cypress Lake High of dreamscapes. The nightmarish imag- School and original cast extra Tim Smith, in Southwest Florida. Their motto “Til Death Do Us ART” says it all. ery used to illuminate those unconscious who appeared in George Romero’s Day thoughts serve as further exploration Of The Dead, filmed in beautiful down- All proceeds donated at ZombiCon Swim with this year will go towards moving Pushing into the things that make us human. town Fort Myers. She was born in Canada in 1985. the Fishes No coverage charge to The Swamp DaiZies, Inc. forward in their goal of making art and music experience more Branchaud has been painting with acryl- until 7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., a $5 cover ics since 2003, resides in Florida, and applies with a $5 donation to Pushing obtainable to everyone, and of course bringing more Zombi-awesomeness to the is continuing her series work as well as DaiZies, Inc. or a $10 cover will apply. various commissions and projects. Entrance with an all access pass requires area, including the 30th anniversary of Day Of The Dead in 2015. The White Gallery features a Naples no additional cover charges. On the day photographer exploring beauty in decay. of the event, without an all access pass, Sponsorships and volunteer opportuni- ties are available. For more information, In a show titled Decay Is Beautiful, ZombiCon suggests a $5 donation for emerging photo artist Sandra Yeyati entrance to receive a special ZombiCon visit www.pushingdaizies.org, www.zom- bicon.com or visit us on Facebook. will display more than 40 of her works bracelet at six designated entry points. in the White Gallery. While several of 481-4733 In partnership with the Gladiolus Food Yeyati’s pieces have been juried into Bank, organizers are asking the public to local and national competitions and 12600 McGregor Blvd, Ft Myers bring a canned item to help feed our local displayed in Naples and Fort Myers gal- www.scubavicedivers.com community. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 17 Sanibel Beach Experience Inspired Children’s Book by Ed Frank nspired by a frolicking pup on the beaches of Sanibel who bonded Iwith a friendly dolphin swimming nearby, a noted educator has writ- ten a delightful children’s book, The Dog and the Dolphin, illustrated by the famed artist Michael Chelich. It all began when the author, James B. Dworkin, chancellor of Purdue University North Central, was vacationing with his family on Sanibel when he noticed the pup, Red, lonely walking the beach nose down in search of what dogs usually look for. Suddenly, an offshore splash caught Red’s attention. Was it a shark or swordfish? No... it was a dolphin. Illustration from The Dog and the Dolphin Clearly, the dog was interested in The beautifully illustrated book will charm young children as well as dog-loving, the dolphin as was the dolphin inter- dolphin-loving adults. ested in Red. When Red frolicked up Dworkin has written books on baseball, industrial relations and numerous articles for the beach, the dolphin followed in the professional publications. But this is his first children’s book. Its popularity could inspire same direction in the water. When more. Red reversed direction, the dolphin Dworkin and his wife, Nancy, have donated copies of the book to the Sanibel reversed direction. Public Library and The Sanibel School. Back and forth they went, time after time. Once, Red even scooped up a Frisbee It is also available at MacIntosh Books and Paper, The Sanibel Island Bookshop, and dashed into the water in an attempt to interest the dolphin in a game of Frisbee. Tortuga Beach Club Gift Shop and will be available in October at Nanny’s Children’s The intrigue of Red and his friend the dolphin was so fascinating that Dworkin Shoppe. It also can be purchased online at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. began working on a children’s book and asked Chelich to illustrate the story. The Dog and the Dolphin is certain to please youngsters as a holiday gift.

Book Review Email your editorial copy to: Book Club [email protected] Selections by Di Saggau he New York Times TBestseller Me Before You by Jojo Moyes is another book that I highly recommend for book clubs because it leads to a fascinat- ing discussion. My club had a great time talking about the characters and theme of the book. It deals with a young woman, Louisa Clark, who was content in her humdrum job at a small cafe until her boss announces he is closing the establishment. Desperate for a job to help support her parents, Louisa becomes a caregiver for a wheelchair-bound man who is prickly and embittered after the can give him more autonomy and looking accident that paralyzed him from the for outings that he might find appealing. neck down. Each ends up changing the other in ways Will Traynor was a wealthy Master of that neither could ever have anticipated. the Universe, climbing mountains and a This is an inspiring, captivating and corporate player who bought and sold heartbreaking book. It’s one that will companies for obscene profits. Now, make you question how Will felt after his he can’t even feed himself. At first, accident and his outlook on life. You’ll Louisa is intimidated by Will and his talk about how Louisa was able to reach mother Camilla and Will resents Louisa’s Will when so many others could not. As very presence. Slowly, the two grow one reviewer said, “Moyes has created an closer and Will convinces Louisa that she affair to remember.” Me Before You is a deserves more respect from everyone in page-turner that keeps readers on their her life, including herself. toes with the chemistry and witty repartee When Louisa learns that Will has of the main characters. shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living. She begins researching technologies that 18 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 Transplant Association. One hundred COTA Golf With The Everblades percent of all funds raised are used for fundraising event has just patients’ transplant-related expenses. The been planned to raise funds family and friends of Christian Hannett Afor the Children’s Organ want to encourage and challenge every- Transplant Association (COTA) one to ask their neighbors and colleagues a national 501(c)3 not-for-profit to join us to celebrate a miracle kid like charity, in honor of a local boy, Christian. Christian was diagnosed with Christian Hannett. All funds will Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) assist with transplant-related days before his fifth birthday in September expenses. 2011. MLD is a 1-in-100,000 rare genetic The 3rd annual Florida disorder that causes the white matter in the Everblades & The Colony Golf brain, myelin, to disappear. On October Tournament and dinner/auction 27, 2011, the doctors at Duke University benefiting the Children’s Organ Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina Transplant Association in honor of performed a life-saving bone marrow trans- Christian Hannett will take place on plant, however before stabilizing Christian Sunday, October 12 at the Colony The 3rd annual Florida Everblades & The Colony became functionally impaired, and thereby Golf & Country Club in Bonita Golf Tournament and dinner/auction fundraising the Hannett family needs assistance with Springs. The shotgun start will be event for COTA in honor of Christian Hannett Christian’s life-long care. at 1:30 p.m. Cost for the five-per- To obtain a registration form with pay- son scramble (four players paired with a current/former Florida Everblades player or ment instructions, sponsor information or coach) is $125 per golfer, including the awards dinner and auction following the tour- register online, visit http://cota.donorp- nament at 6 p.m. VIP golf entries include lunch and beverages before play. Former ages.com/MiracleMakers/TeamChristianH. Christain Hannett on his first day of school Everblades player Ernie Hartlieb will again serve as the Master of Ceremonies. For more information about the event, with a new lunchbox There is also a dinner and auction only option with many auction items. Dinner how to register or sponsorship informa- guests can join their golfing family and friends for a fun evening to support a good tion, contact public relations coordinator Terry Mallow at 410-8018 or terrymallow@ cause. Tickets for the awards dinner and auction are available for $50 per person. ymail.com. For more information about Christian’s journey and COTA, visit http:// Christian Hannett’s family has asked for assistance from the Children’s Organ Christians-Crew.com.

Cyrano by Muffy Clark Gill Whale Watching 1920s by Honey Costa From page 1 posium and a members’ exhibition in a affiliated league galleries, business different Florida city each year, where community and judged and juried Community education and other cultural aims are shows. advocated through lectures, panel discus- As leaders, conveners, grant Foundation sions, films and demonstrations. makers and concierges of phi- Formed in 1963, the Art Council of lanthropy, the Southwest Florida New Exhibit Southwest Florida is a nonprofit 501(c)3 Community Foundation is a The community is invited to cel- organization that provides educational foundation built on community ebrate the newest exhibit of the season opportunities in the arts, promotes leadership with an inspired his- at a reception on Thursday, October appreciation for the arts and artists tory of fostering regional change 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the foundation’s in Southwest Florida, encourages the for the common good in Lee, headquarters, located at 8771 College exchange of ideas among member artists Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Parkway, Building 2, Suite 201 in Fort and coordinates the activities, venues and Glades counties. The Community Myers. Reservations may be submitted to exhibition dates of its affiliated organiza- Foundation is celebrating its 37th Jacqueline Ehlers at jehlers@floridacom- tions. year of connecting donors and munity.com. Consisting of 19 affiliated organiza- their philanthropic aspirations with Florida Artists Group was incorporated tions with a total membership of more evolving community needs. With as a nonprofit organization of profes- than 6,800 artists from Lee, Collier, assets of more than $80 million, sional artists in 1949. Made up of artists Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties, the Community Foundation has whose work has attained national or the ACSWF offers many benefits to provided more than $57 million statewide recognition, the purpose of the member artists including workshops, art in grants and scholarships to the group is to stimulate attainment of the classes, special art-related trips at reduced communities it serves. highest standards of creative art within rates, demonstrations and lectures on art- For more information about the the State of Florida. FLAG holds a sym- related topics and exhibition opportunities SWFLCF, call 274-5900 or visit in the Art Council’s Coop Art Gallery, www.floridacommunity.com. Time’s Running Out by Cheryl Fausel THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 19 It’s true that the U.S. team is missing some of the biggest names in professional U.S. Team Heavy Underdogs golf such as Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson and Jason Dufner, who are sidelined for various reasons. But the Americans vow to reverse the disheartening 2012 loss at In This Weekend’s Ryder Cup the Medinah course in Chicago. by Ed Frank The following are the Ryder Cup records of the nine team members on the American roster with previous experience: he biggest weekend in professional golf is upon us with Jim Furyk – 9-17-4 the American Ryder Cup squad intent on revenging the Bubba Watson – 5-5-1 T2012 team collapse when they lost eight of the 12 final Matt Kuchar – 3-2-2 day matches to the Europeans which resulted in a shocking Rickie Fowler – 0-1-2 14-1/2-13/12 point loss. Phil Mickelson – 14-18-6 The Europe team has won five of the last six matches and is Zach Johnson – 6-4-1 favored to win again this weekend at the famed Gleneagles in Hunter Mahan – 3-2-3 Scotland. Keegan Bradley – 3-1 Playing on foreign soil with a relatively young team, Captain The following are the records of the European team members: Tom Watson will have to provide some magic when he selects Rory McIIroy – 4-3-2 his lineup against a veteran European squad that includes the Sergio Garcia – 16-8-4 world’s No. 1 player, Rory McIlroy, and No. 3, Sergio Garcia. Henrik Stenson – 2-3-2 Because Watson had to finalize his 12-member team prior to the season-ending Justin Rose – 6-3 Fed Ex Cup, he did not select three Americans who surged in those final weeks – Martin Kaymer – 3-2-1 Billy Horschel, who won the $10 million Fed Ex, and Ryan Palmer and Chris Kirk. Graeme McDowell – 5-5-2 Three on the U.S. team are rookies without previous Ryder Cup experience – Thomas Bjorn – 3-2-1 Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker and Patrick Reed. The nine remaining veterans have Ian Poulter – 12-3 a combined 45-52-19 Ryder Cup record. Lee Westwood – 18-13-6 The European team also has three rookies: Victor Dubuisson, Jamie Donaldson You will note that seven of the nine Europeans have winning Ryder Cup records and Stephen Gallacher. But their nine veterans have racked up an overwhelming compared to only four with winning records on the U.S. team. The Ryder Cup, 69-42-18 record. These figures show why the U.S. team is such an underdog. however, is played for “love of country” in team competition in a sport dominated Nine of the 12 players on each team are selected via a formula based on prize by individual play. money from the last two seasons. The team captains select the remaining three. It should be an exciting weekend, particularly if Watson’s American squad pulls Watson chose Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson. off an upset.

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which provides eight player positions, “Low-income families don’t always Cajun Classic company logo on golf carts and a banner have access to high-quality programs, and at the reception. Registration for an indi- dependable child care is critical to their Tees Up For vidual player is $140. employment,” said CCSWFL executive For information or reservations, con- director Beth Lobdell. “We are grateful Child Care tact Steve Kaske at 425-1017 or Ty to Chuck Winniger and the folks with he Cajun Classic sounds like a hot Harris at 851-7340. the Cajun Classic for recognizing that sauce, but it’s actually an annual Verandah Country Club is located off “Kindergarten is too late” and helping to TLee county golf tournament that Palm Beach Boulevard, a little more than fund our scholarship program.” has raised thousands of dollars for good two miles east of Interstate 75. Studies prove that children who are causes during the past 14 years. This The menu for the Cajun Classic deprived of high-quality early education year’s Cajun Classic will be held on includes Cajun fried catfish, gumbo, craw- experiences are far more likely to drop Saturday, October 4 at the Verandah fish etoufee and bread pudding. out of school, experience teen pregnan- Country Club, with an 8:30 a.m. shot- Child Care of Southwest Florida pro- cies and run into trouble with the law. gun start. vides quality early education and voluntary Ninety percent of the brain’s neurons Proceeds will benefit Lee County vet- prekindergarten programs at six accred- develop by the age of five, so kindergar- erans’ organizations and Child Care of ited centers in Lee and Hendry counties. ten is too late to start providing an effec- Southwest Florida’s scholarship program. Scholarships are provided to low-income tive learning environment. Sponsorships for the 2014 Cajun families, allowing them to maintain To learn more about Child Care of Classic range from $100 for a hole sign employment and providing their children Southwest Florida, visit www.CCSWFL. to the $3,000 Gumbo Sponsorship, with the continuity that fosters learning org. and social development. 20 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 her life, perhaps in choosing her break- • Help her manage any commitments. School Smart fast and lunch, her clothing and maybe Does she have to practice for two sports by Shelley M. even her morning schedule. and piano? Maybe she needs fewer activi- Greggs, NCSP • Talking about morning schedule ties. Assess how her commitments impact brings up another way to help your her life and perhaps go more slowly next ear daughter. Getting into the routine for year when school begins. Some children Shelley, school for morning, afterschool and at just need more time to adjust to the rigors D My third home is often difficult for kids after a of the school day. grade daughter has more relaxed summer. Talk about her Hopefully, these small changes will been back at school routines with her, ask her what’s working help your daughter to feel more com- now for well over and what isn’t, and see if you can make fortable. If you do not see any change a month and she is her routines easier to implement and fol- by mid-October, or you see a decline its still showing signs low. important for you to check in with her of anxiety. She’s • At this point, you too may also be teachers to find out what they see and if a bright child and feeling some anxiety. It would be best if you need to go further and discuss this can do her schoolwork without much dif- you did not share these feelings with your with your pediatrician. ficulty. She also has friends and overall is daughter. Don’t reflect your anxiety with Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at a happy child. I just can’t figure out why questions like “Were you OK at school Florida SouthWestern State College, she is still anxious. What do you think? today?” If you are worried about her where she teaches psychology and Renee M., Fort Myers school day, make sure to ask her a neu- education courses. She is also a nation- Dave Hickey Renee, tral question such as “Tell me three things ally certified school psychologist and Some children experience higher levels that you liked or didn’t like about school consultant for School Consultation enlightening writings on cultural phenom- of anxiety than a parent expects. Often, today.” Services, a private educational consult- ena in a time when the commoditization children who have difficulty with change • Allow your daughter an opportunity ing company. Questions for publication and oversimplification of art seems most may experience higher levels of anxiety to share her feelings about school and may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. prevalent. Having served as Executive or they may be picking up anxieties at validate them. Maybe she doesn’t like a com. Not all questions submitted can Editor for Art In America magazine and home and reflecting them. It does sound certain teacher or student. Role-play the be addressed through this publication. as a contributing editor to The Village that she is coping, since you are report- situation to come up with ways for her to Voice, Hickey has written for publications ing good schoolwork and friendships, but cope with her concerns. as wide-ranging as Rolling Stone, Art here are some tips that may reduce her • Celebrate the positive. Make specific News, Artforum, Harper’s Magazine, anxiety: positive comments about how her work Hickey ArtSPEAK Andy Warhol’s Interview, Vanity Fair • Allow your daughter to make some is improving or how you enjoy seeing her and Playboy, and been the subject of decisions so she feels as sense of control. read different types of books. Specific Lecture At FSW lengthy profiles in Texas Monthly, U.S. Since going to school is not a choice, let praise is far more effective that a general he Bob Rauschenberg Gallery News and World Report, The New York her make some choices in other areas of comment of great job or good work. at Florida SouthWestern State Times, The Los Angeles Times and The TCollege announced that Dave Chronicle of Higher Education. Hickey, perhaps the most highly- The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery was revered, widely-read and provocative founded as The Gallery of Fine Art in FGCU Hosts Florida Symphony writers addressing cultural issues today, 1979 on the Lee County campus of will be presenting a “one-off” ArtSPEAK Florida SouthWestern State College/ Entrepreneur Musician Suffers lecture on Saturday, October 4 at 1 FSW (then Edison Community College). p.m. in Rush Library Auditorium. On June 4, 2004, the Gallery of Fine Seminar Heart Attack In celebration of the 10-year anni- Art was renamed the Bob Rauschenberg versary of the gallery’s renaming in Gallery, to honor and commemorate our he 6th annual Passion 2 Profit long time association and friendship with (P2P) Entrepreneur Seminar & Rauschenberg’s honor and in advance of our RAUSCHENBERG: China/ the artist. Over more than three decades TMini Trade Show will be held on until his death, the gallery worked closely Saturday, October 4 from 8:30 a.m. America Mix exhibition opening on the artist’s October 22 birthday, Hickey will with Rauschenberg to present world to 3 p.m. in Sugden Hall at the Resort premiere exhibitions including multiple & Hospitality Management building on speak publicly for the first time on The Rauschenberg Legacy (Sans Bob). installations of the Quarter Mile or Two campus. Cost for the event through Furlong Piece. The artist insisted on nam- September 26 is $49 per person, with The author of popular books such as Air Guitar: Essays on Art & Democracy ing the space the Bob Rauschenberg each additional employee costing $39. Gallery (versus the Robert Rauschenberg Registration after September 26 is $59 and The Invisible Dragon: Four Essays on Beauty, Hickey’s latest endeavor – the Gallery) as it was consistent with the inti- per person and $49 for each additional mate, informal relationship he maintained employee. This event requires pre-regis- much-celebrated Pirates and Farmers: Essays on Taste – is a collection of with both our local Southwest Florida tration and payment. Attendees can find community and FSW. out more and register online at www. sbdcseminars.org or contact the FSBDC main office at 745-3700 to register by phone. The featured speaker is Benjamin eer. Tickets are still available online at Fleischer, founder and CEO of Pyure. Kiwanis Club www.pfbcc.org or send check ($50) to P2P is sponsored by Comcast Business, Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Inc. at Wells Fargo, Southwest Florida Business Platinum Sponsor 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL Today, Courtyard Marriott, Press 33908. Printing, Boost Creative, Noack, Mitchell For Artful Giving The Kiwanis Club welcomes service & Company, Kena Yoke Consulting, artners for Breast Cancer Care oriented business professionals and indi- and Brennan, Manna & Diamond. Event Inc. is sponsoring the 3rd annual viduals to join in the effort to make a partners include Roberts Advertising, Alan Evans PArtful Giving Funky & Fabulous difference in the world, one child and one Signarama, and Costco Wholesale. Interior Design Auction from 6 to 8 community at a time. Meetings are every The FSBDC at FGCU offers one- lan Evans, 50 year-old second p.m. on Thursday, October 2 at Pink Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at First Watch on-one, confidential, no-cost consulting trumpet for the Southwest Florida Shell Beach Resort & Marina in the in the McGregor Blvd Design Center, and low-cost workshops for businesses ASymphony and 15-year veteran Captiva Ballroom. All proceeds stay in except the second Tuesday of the month. throughout Lee, Collier, Charlotte, of the orchestra, suffered a massive Lee County to fund breast screening Kiwanis is a global organizations dedicat- Hendry and Glades counties. It is desig- heart attack while visiting an Orlando and diagnostic testing for underserved ed to changing the world one child and nated by the state as Florida’s principal theme park on September 6. He sub- women and men in our community. one community at a time. provider of business assistance. sequently suffered two strokes and The event includes cocktails, music, For further details about the club and For information related to reservations remained unconscious for five days after silent and live auction and a 50/50 raffle. what they do, visit www.kiwanisgtti. and event sessions, contact Artesia Parker the incident. FOX 4 anchor Patrick Nolan will serve com, find them on Facebook or contact at 745-3700 or [email protected]. continued on page 23 as emcee and Bruce Scott is the auction- President Gary Hudson at 481-7748 or [email protected]. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 21 Dr. Lake is board certified in Internal LMHS Welcomes Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and she is a member New Cardiologist of the American College of Cardiology ee Memorial Health System and the American Medical Association. announced that Mikhailia Lake, Her areas of expertise include valvular Share your community LMD recently joined the profes- heart disease, coronary artery disease, news with us. sional staff of Lee Physician Group – nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, Cardiology. and gender disparities in cardiovascular Call 415-7732, Dr. Lake earned her medical degree care. Fax: 415-7702 from Emory University School of Dr. Lake’s office is located at 8960 Medicine in Atlanta. She completed Colonial Center Drive, Suite 302 in Fort or email an Internal Medicine Internship and Myers. Appointments can be scheduled [email protected] Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in by calling 343-9480. Baltimore, as well as a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

EVENT VOLUNTEER Mikhailia Lake, MD. November 9 The Dunes 11 am - 4 pm Golf & Tennis Club REGISTRATION Cardiologist Joins Sunday, November 9, 2014 Lee Memorial PRESENTING SPONSORS 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club www.crowclinic.org Please e-mail this information by October 17 to JoEllen at [email protected]. You may also fax this form to 472-2334, or mail to CROW, P.O.Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957.

Students from Cypress Lake High School were eager to begin their cleanup effort at Bowman’s Beach

On September 20, students from Lexington Middle School in Fort Myers volunteered to pick up debris at Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel as part of the 28th annual International Coastal Cleanup, sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), Keep Lee County Beautiful and the Ocean Conservancy photos by Jeff Lysiak

Beth Hunt from Tampa and Sharon The Thomas family from Fort Myers – Jack, Capistran from Uxbridge, Massachusetts Ginger and Vivianne – cleaned up a volunteer their time each year to the Boy Scout Troop 4 from Cape Coral had a picnic lunch following the cleanup beach on the east end of Sanibel cleanup effort

Cape Coral Cub Scout Pack 4 leaders Neil Erickson and Lexington Middle School’s Trevor Martin, Rebekah Oyster, Ken Benson pick up trash found on the causeway islands Margaret Schwartz, Kayla Compton and Rebecca Luman From left, Janice Manley, Donna Aldrich and Kristie Anders with scouts William, Kyle and Alexander picked up debris from the dunes at Lighthouse Beach assigned cleanup destinations at the SCCF Nature Center

From left, Ally Welker, William Gonzales, Jacinto Parra, Kim Boone, Autumn Soto, Allison Standing from left, Caroline Clemens, Riley Bauman, Sarah Geiger, Miriam Reyes and McKenzie and Preston Massoglia Karla Victoria. In front, Billie Woosley. DID YOU KNOWTHE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 25 TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. GEOGRAPHY: The Yakima River flows through which U.S. state? 1. Which major-league team drafted current New England quarterback Tom Brady as a catcher in 2. TELEVISION: What was the theme song to the sitcom “Friends”? 1995? 3. MUSIC: What pop music group had a hit album in 1969 titled “The Age of Aquarius”? 2. In 2014, Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez set a franchise record for most victories in a 4. COMICS: Which comic strip featured a character called “Dragon Lady”? season (21). Who had held the mark? 5. MEDICINE: How long is the average adult’s spinal cord? 3. There are three placekickers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Name two of them. 6. FOOD AND DRINK: What fast-food franchise featured the story of Jared S. Fogle, who 4. Name the only team that Michigan State’s Magic Johnson lost to in the NCAA men’s basketball lost a lot of weight eating their products? tournament. 7. LITERATURE: Where did the Grinch live in the Dr. Seuss story “How the Grinch Stole 5. The St. Louis Blues set a franchise record in the 2013-14 NHL season for most victories (52). What Christmas!”? had been the highest total? 8. MOVIES: What was the name of the mad scientist in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”? 6. Who holds the NASCAR record for most consecutive victories by a car owner in Cup competition? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the significance of the acronym ROY G BIV? 7. When was the last time before 2014 that Roger Federer did not make the final eight in men’s tennis 10. FAMOUS QUOTES: What comedian and actor once said, “A day without sunshine is singles at the French Open. like, you know, night”?

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adjustments to changing conditions might be ring Uma Thurman, Fred Ward and Maria PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ easier with more information explaining the de Medeiros, opens in theaters as the first My Stars “hows” and “whys” of the situations in ques- film with an NC-17 rating. A month earlier, FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 tion. the Motion Picture Association of America ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Travel PISCES (February 19 to March 20) With a (MPAA) had debuted NC-17 (No One Under plans could be interrupted by the re-emergence growing tide of positive reactions to buoy your 17 Admitted) as a replacement for the X rat- of a workplace problem that was never quite confidence, this could be the right time to put ing. fully resolved. Deal with it at once, and then the finishing touches to your new project and take off on that well-deserved trip. get it well and truly launched. STRANGE BUT TRUE TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for favor cultural activities for sensuous Bovines. setting an example of quiet, calm reasoning in • It was French Emperor Napoleon Attend a concert or an art show. Better yet, the midst of chaotic conditions. Bonaparte who made the following sage create something yourself (a poem, perhaps?), • On Oct. 4, 1937, legendary blues singer observation: “Never interrupt your enemy and dedicate it to someone special. Bessie Smith is buried near Philadelphia. when he is making a mistake.” GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Respect any Smith was killed a few days earlier when the • Given the notoriety Las Vegas enjoys doubts you might now be feeling about a new old Packard she was driving hit a parked truck as a place for quick weddings, you might be situation. They could be reflecting your inner near Coahoma, Mississippi. In 1923, Smith surprised to learn that, technically, it is illegal awareness that some essential information had released her first record, “Down-Hearted in that city for a mustachioed man to kiss a might be missing. Check it out. Blues.” woman. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It’s impor- • In 1923, a man named Frank Hayes tant to start the new month with as clean a THIS WEEK IN HISTORY earned the distinction of becoming the first slate as possible. Either complete all those (and so far only) person to win a horse race unfinished tasks or pass them on to others who • On Sept. 30, 1949, after 15 months and posthumously. Hayes was actually a trainer would be more than happy to take them on. more than 250,000 flights, the Berlin Airlift rather than a jockey, and he was riding a 20-1 LEO (July 23 to August 22) This is a good officially comes to an end. The daily airlift underdog named Sweet Kiss. It seems that time to cut down on expenses and tame that supplied tons of food and other goods. Without Hayes suffered a heart attack in the midst of urge to splurge. Applying some financial dis- firing a shot, the Americans foiled the Soviet the race, but his body stayed in the saddle cipline now could help the Big Cat ride out a plan to hold West Berlin hostage. while Sweet Kiss beat the odds to cross the possible monetary crunch later on. • On Sept. 29, 1954, Willie Mays, center- finish line first. For the rest of her life, the VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) fielder for the New York Giants, makes an horse he rode was nicknamed “Sweet Kiss of Money matters are dominant this week. amazing over-the-shoulder catch of a fly ball Death.” Recheck your accounts and make sure they’re hit by Cleveland Indians first baseman Vic • In his spare time, Jim Cummings, a suc- up-to-date. Also, pay more attention to person- Wertz to rob Wertz of extra bases in Game 1 cessful voice actor, calls sick children in hos- al issues before they become major problems. of the 1954 World Series. The catch has gone pital wards and talks to them as some of his LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You down as one of the greatest in baseball history. most famous characters, including Winnie the might be tempted to employ the same tactics • On Oct. 1, 1962, Johnny Carson takes Pooh and Tigger. as your adversary, but that could backfire. over from Jack Paar as host of the late-night • Some state names have come to the Better to use the same balanced approach that talk program “The Tonight Show.” Carson English language through roundabout routes. has worked for you before and could again. went on to host “The Tonight Show Starring Take Alaska, for example. The state name SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Johnny Carson” for three decades, handing comes from the Aleut word “alaxsxaq,” which A changing workplace environment could stir over the reins to Jay Leno in 1992. in turn comes from the Russian meaning “the up confusion as well as apprehension. Best to • On Oct. 2, 1971, “Maggie May” becomes object toward which the action of the sea is ignore the rumors and get the facts. You could Rod Stewart’s first No. 1 hit and tops the U.K. directed.” find that the changes bring positive elements. and U.S. pop charts simultaneously. “Maggie • Those who study such things say that even SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to May” was a last-minute addition to the album fish can have distinct personalities. Within a December 21) Communication is easier this “Every Picture Tells a Story” and was origi- single species, scientists have observed that week with people ready and eager to hear nally released as the “B” side to the single some fish are quite adventurous, willing to go what you have to say. Also, check for possible “Reason to Believe.” to great lengths to obtain food or a mate, while technical problems before you start your new • On Oct. 3, 1981, a hunger strike by Irish others are much more timid, eschewing daring project. nationalists at the Maze Prison in Belfast feats altogether. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January in Northern Ireland is called off after seven 19) Aspects favor change for the usually tradi- months and 10 deaths. In the aftermath of THOUGHT FOR THE DAY tional Goat. Opening your mind to possibilities the strike, British Prime Minister Margaret you had ignored could lead you to make deci- Thatcher agreed to give in to several of the “If a man does his best, what else is there?” sions you once considered improbable. protesters’ demands, including the right to -- General George S. 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FOR SALE BY OWNER GARCIA REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTALS HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES COMPASSIONATE $699,000 AND CONSULTING CAREGIVERS NEEDED! 3 Bedroom 2 Bath renovated ranch (08) Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction WATER FRONT HOME Season is here and we need Angels! East Rocks. Pool w newer lanai, Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 granite and stone counter tops, tile fl oors. This quiet peaceful location is true Visiting Angels is looking Island living. Boat dock, access to Bay Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 for compassionate caregivers call 732-778-8367 for info. ☼NS 1/4 PC TFN ☼NS 9/26 CCTFN and Gulf. 4 Bedrooms, 2 bath UF piling home. (CNA, HHA and Companions) A must see! $3,200/mo. for in-home care. CANAL HOME Full and part time positions available. Please call 239-561-7600 Just off Island this Executive home offers ☼NS 9/26 CC 12/26 3 bedrooms/2 baths/family room/ 2 car DEBBIE DOES... garage, screened in pool,direct access *Residential Cleaning RICHARD J. GARCIA, GRI, BROKER canal & boat lift. Offered UF @ $2,400/mo. *Home Watching 239-472-5147 Please call for details *Power Washing garciaonsanibel.com 472-6747 *Interior Painting Offering Personal, Private, and Call Debbie 239-470-2294 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. ☼NS 9/19 CC 9/26 Professional Real Estate Services on Helping People Become Islanders for Years!! Volunteers needed for light general Sanibel and Captiva Islands. ☼RS 9/26 BM TFN maintenance. Call (CHR) Community 30 Year Resident of Sanibel. Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. Looking for Licensed in Florida, New York, ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HOME/CONDO WATCH ☼RS 9/26 CC TFN ANNUAL RENTALS CONCIERGE SERVICES a Home in ON SANIBEL ISLAND Dorado Property Management 2/1 condo in Captain’s Walk on east end. ❋ Island Resident ❋ Licensed & Insured Newly remodeled. ❋ 24/7 ❋ www.doradoproperty.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VACATION RENTAL Sorry,no pets. $1,500/month Call Lisa or Bruce at 239-472-8875 McGregor ☼RS 3/21 CC TFN Contact Bridgit @ 239-728-1920 The Bailey-Matthews National Shell ☼NS 9/19 CCTFN Museum needs Education and Great Hall ? volunteers. No experience necessary, will Woods Island Vacations train. Please contact Melanie at (239) 395-2233 ext 11. Of Sanibel & Captiva ☼NS 7/11 NC TFN Million $ Views Await You! ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS Lic# EC12002788. • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Putting owners and Call Roger 239-707-7203. Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths tenants together Aqualink - Motor Controls. 239-472-7277 Call Dustyn Corace Offi ce & Store Maint. www.remax-oftheislands.com ☼RS 6/7 CC TFN VOLUNTEER/ 1-888-451-7277 239-472-2311 JOB OPPORTUNITIES ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN PAID volunteer opportunities to seniors, age 55 and over, to tutor/mentor children in elementary schools & after-school ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED SANIBEL HOME WATCH programs. Offering a stipend, mileage Retired Police Captain reimbursement, annual physical, holiday, C M Lives on Sanibel vacation, and sick pay – all tax exempt. Will Check Your Home Weekly Providing struggling school children a F Y ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED Very Reasonable Rates chance to succeed in school, and offering opportunities that will last a lifetime. FREE VACATION Island resident needs 3/2 or 2/2 (239) 728-1971 ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN Call Joan at The Dr. Piper Center at P T RENTAL ADVERTISING! for annual or multi annual lease. 239-332-5346. Current home being sold. ☼NS 1/17 NC TFN ISABELLA RASI Over 300 rentals 11/1 move in Jim 322-8642. to choose from! ☼ (239) 246-4716 NS 9/19 CC 9/26 ☼NS 9/5 CC TFN Email CLEANING BY A&A Dependable, reliable and honest cleaning. [email protected] with reference upon request. Conctat: 407-218-2269 or 239-961-0467 Adriana and Ana. LIGHTHOUSE REALTY ANNUAL LEASE WANTED ☼NS 9/12 CC 10/31 Paul J. Morris, Broker Airline Professional seeks long term/ TO PLACE VACATION RENTALS annual lease or housesitting arrangement. 1101 Periwinkle Way #105 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES Have primary residence and will only be A CLASSIFIED Sanibel, FL 33957 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island in town 5-7 days a month. Former Sanibel 239-579-0511 resident. Flying international routes SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE ☼RS 3/21 NC TFN ☼RS 1/4 CC TFN LOG ONTO: monthly. Impeccable references,current Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming landlord reference and W-2 provided upon Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and IslandSunNews.com request. Nonsmoker/Nondrinker/No Pets/ Mulch (one month free service available) No Roommates/No Parties/Immaculate. Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163 Employed 41 years by same company. [email protected] CLICK ON Ideal situation for homeowner who wants to ☼RS 1/25 BM TFN travel the world. I will forward mail to you. PLACE CLASSIFIED Send photos and terms to parisfl [email protected] ☼NS 9/19 CC 9/26

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CASH PAID FOR HELP WANTED MILITARY ITEMS The Island Sun Island based home furnishings and accessory store seeks a friendly, energetic Cash Paid For Old Military Items. sales person to join our team. Experience Medals, Swords, Uniforms, and The River Weekly News in working with color, texture and space helmets, old guns, awards & more. Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 is a plus, along with good communication ☼RS 9/5 CC 11/28 skills and the ability to follow through with clients. Daily activities include opening and checking in inventory, keeping the store fresh and looking its best, some light BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS lifting required. PT/FT, some Saturdays required. Please Email resume to [email protected] ☼NS 9/26 CC 10/3 DOCKAGE Hourly, Daily, Weekly and Monthly. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Captiva Island 472-5800 The Sunshine Ambassador Program ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN is a new and exciting volunteer opportunity offered at the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida located within HealthPark Medical Center. The Sunshine Ambassadors will greet, assist and be a positive fi rst point of contact for patients, families and visitors entering the hospital. Always on the table, and online, The Ambassadors also make a difference to families by providing educational with everything you need to know and healthful resources to assist in GRANDparenting for GRANDchildren. Read us We are currently seeking about your community. year-round volunteers to work online at: one 4-hour shift Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm IslandSunNews.com or 12:00pm to 4:00 pm. If you would be interested in learning more about this wonderful new opportunity, please contact Lisa Ellinwood, Volunteer Resources Coordinator at 239-343-5062 at the Golisano Children’s Hospital. ☼NS 2/8 NC TFN

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SUDOKU Emergency ...... 911 To play Sudoku: Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce ...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Complete the grid so Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 that every row, column Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 and every 3x3 box Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 contains the numbers Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 1 through 9 (the same Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 number cannot appear Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Offi ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 more than once in a Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS row, column or 3x3 box.) Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 There is no guessing Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 and no math involved, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 just logic. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 answer on page 27 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers ...... 288-2535 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Pets Of The Week Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 y name is Polo and I’m putting out CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS a plea to please come adopt me! Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Seriously, I have been at the shelter Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 M American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 since April. I was abandoned and the shelter Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 has been the best experience of my life so Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 far. My friends here tell me there’s lots more Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 to life and a forever home is a wonderful Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 thing to have. I’ve been training to be the Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 best dog I can, so I’m ready. I get along with Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 other dogs and really enjoy being a part of duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 play groups here at the shelter. Won’t you Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 please consider making me a part of your FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 family? My adoption fee is only $15 (regu- Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 larly $75) during Animal Services’ Fill Your Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Empty Nest adoption promotion. Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 I’m Vincent. My owner was overwhelmed Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 and had too many animals so that’s how I Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 ended up at the shelter. I am still a wee little Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 baby so I know there are better times ahead. Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 I am very used to being around other animals Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 so I would fit right into a multi-pet house- Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 hold. I really am as precious as I am cute! Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 My adoption fee is only $15 (regularly $75) Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 during Animal Services’ adoption promotion. Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 For information about this week’s Polo ID# 587259 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 on to Animal Services’ website at www. Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Lions Clubs: to the animal’s ID number. The website Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 updates every hour so you will be able to Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 see if these or any other pets are still avail- Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 able. POLO Club of Lee County ...... 477-4906 The shelter is open for adoptions from Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next to the United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS Lee County Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Cypress Parkway. Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 All adoptions include spay/neuter sur- Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 gery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 vaccination and county license if three Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 months or older, flea treatment, worming, Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 heartworm test for dogs six months and JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 cats, training DVD, 10-day health guaran- Skatium ...... 321-7510 tee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 The adoption package is valued at Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 $500. True Tours ...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: Vincent ID# 594176 [email protected] THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

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