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Vol. 18, No. 50 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers DECEMBER 13, 2019 per person. Reserve early as seating is Rat Pack limited in the 100-seat center. The multi-evening shows began seven Together Again years ago when Alfredo Russo, the late owner of Junkanoo and the Fresh Catch Returns To Beach Bistro on Fort Myers Beach, wanted he Rat Pack Together Again, a upscale en­tertainment for his restaurant group of three entertainers playing guests. Fresh Catch Manager Jerry Nolan TDean Martin, Frank Sinatra and decided to utilize some of his New York Sammy Davis Jr., will return to the connec­tions to find the talent. The shows Fort Myers Beach area on Sunday and were an overwhelming success with many Monday, January 26 and 27 to awaken sell-outs. the spirit of the men who were called “the “This is upscale entertainment at coolest cats in entertainment in the early affordable pricing,’’ said Nolan. “If you 1960s” during one of six shows featured look at the pricing, with the dancing, food at the Moose Lodge Entertainment and live shows, it is very economical.” Center. Interest in the shows skyrocketed, Robert Cabella as Dean Martin, Jeff and the crowds became too large for a Foote as Sammy Davis, Jr. and Tony restaurant environment, prompting a Sands as Frank Sinatra will perform as the change in venue to the Moose Lodge leading members of the Rat Pack during Entertainment Center last year. an evening that will last four-plus hours “We needed to move it to more of and include a disc jockey, dancing, a cash a night club atmosphere,” said Nolan, From left, Robert Cabella (Dean Martin), Jeff Foote (Sammy Davis, Jr.) and Tony Sands organizer of the shows. “Since the center bar, hors d’oeuvres and live performances. (Frank Sinatra) are the Rat Pack Together Again photo provided The action begins at 6 p.m. with the is before the bridge, we made it more and Kenny Rogers on February 23 and strawberry salad with black truffle dressing, shows starting at 7:30 p.m. convenient to get to the venue with plenty 24; Dean Martin and Elvis Jr. on March 8 beef tenderloin on a garlic crostini with The rest of the 2020 lineup at the of parking.” and 9; Barbra Streisand and Jerry Lewis herb cream cheese, spicy chicken satay center includes performers portraying The Moose Lodge Entertainment on March 22; and Cher and Jerry Lewis with Asian peanut sauce, antipasto Johnny Carson, Danny DeVito and Rod Center is located at 19090 San Carlos on March 23. skewers, seared tuna bites with seaweed Stewart on February 9; Joan Rivers, Boulevard on San Carlos Island. For more Chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres will vary salad and Japanese dressing, and twice- Danny DeVito and Bobby Darin on information and reservations, call 810- for each show, but will include a selection baked potatoes. February 10; Don Rickles, Foster Brooks 4587 or email [email protected]. of Latin shrimp with avocado sauce, Cost for each evening’s event is $55 A Holiday Farce At New Phoenix

David Cooley and Amanda Collins photo provided couple, Kevin and Allie (David Cooley A Christmas Story and Amanda Collins), who are awaiting Cindi Heimberg and John Strealy photo provided the birth of the baby they plan to adopt. by Di Saggau 13th annual offering of the Dickens For Everyone They also play the birth parents, Leonard classic, A Christmas Carol. hile I enjoy the traditional and Lizzie.Their transformations between When an amateur actor shows up Christmas shows with holiday At Lab Theater characters is quite amazing. looking to audition for any role, he songs and glamour, it’s also That’s the fun part of this play, all eight W is assumed to be from the National by Di Saggau fun to see the unconventional shows, actors play 22 different characters so Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and there like Inspecting Carol at New Phoenix had the pleasure of seeing two offbeat there is a lot of hustling, and costume and to evaluate the company. A NEA grant Theatre. This satirical Yuletide show is Christmas shows this past weekend. wig changes. I found two of the wigs to be is the only thing that can save them from about a down-and-out drama troupe that IThe first one I saw was Let Nothing distracting while others found them funny. financial collapse so the director casts him is heavily in debt, lost half of its subscribers You Dismay at Laboratory Theater of Different strokes. Christmas Eve in the in the play. As they continue to rehearse and is trying to hang together with its Florida. This farcical plot involves a young continued on page 24 continued on page 20 2 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: There were two shows per day in a waterproof tent lighted at night by the Railroad Brings circus’ own portable light plant. The show brought not only the first Entertainment Avalanche elephant to grace the streets of Fort Myers, but a pair of lions, two trained seals, a by Gerri Reaves, PhD leopard, tigers, bears, wolves, hyenas, he extension of the Atlantic Coast Line’s Railroad (ACL) to “a funny mule,” “trained goats” and the Fort Myers in 1904 had immediate economic benefits. “intelligent little pony Bolivar, the smallest T Initially, at least, the ability to ship citrus, fish on ice in the world” – a captive menagerie sure to and agricultural produce to northern markets outweighed the distress any animal lover today. significance of what was being transported in. There were human performers, too: However, the non-agricultural “freight,” for lack of a better clowns, a contortionist, acrobats, wire word, came to have profound effects too, notably in terms walkers and tumblers. of tourism and entertainment. Not only individual visitors but The historic photo pictures an elephant excursion groups began to show up in Fort Myers, invigorating the who is likely Mary, the show’s “intelligent… hotel, boardinghouse and restaurant business. friend of the children.” The town was now connected to the rest of the nation via the The animal stands at the corner of First passenger and freight depots on Monroe Street between Main and First. Circuses and and Hendry, just in front of the soon-to- traveling theatre companies took notice, especially the former, for Florida’s weather opened Bradford Building. provided a haven for them during the winter months. This photo might have been taken The first week of January 1905 was a case of too much of a good thing all at once – during the Golden Street Parade, a 10 a.m. four circuses. event sure to grab the attention of potential The Fort Myers Press lamented that it would have been preferable for the diversions circus-goers. The Bradford still stands, but Blount’s store is The unfortunate animal is being used as a long gone and the Luminary Hotel rises in to be distributed over time, not all bunched up in one week. the background photo by Gerri Reaves The glut of shows inevitably reduced audience numbers, the Press observed, not to billboard for Evans & Co, which was located mention profits. at the same intersection. The advertisement Nevertheless, throngs of passengers headed for town, eager for something out of the reads, “Hammer, the Best Paint on Earth,” a product still available today. ordinary. The very next day, on January 4, Sun Brothers delighted audiences with the “world’s The year began with three performances by the relatively small Jones Model Plate progressive railroad shows, museums, menagerie and trained animal exhibition” – talk Railroad Show. about comprehensive entertainment. Then John H. Spark’s Old Reliable Virginia Shows was scheduled for January 3, with That show included “a ponderous troupe of performing elephants,” Comodore advertisements promising it would be “larger, grander, and better than ever” and “TWICE [sic], “the most wonderful mule in the world,” and “the famous Hardell and Hart Trio, THE FORMER SIZE.” horizontal bar experts, just to name a few. That show, too, began the performance day with a parade, this one named the Grand Picturesque Street Parade. If circus lovers weren’t saturated after this three-day extravaganza, there was more to come – the Miles Orton Dog and Pony Show the next day. Also in town during the circus run was the Four Pickerts, a touring theater company that performed comedies, farces and dramas to rave reviews at Phoenix Hall, located on the floor above Evans & Co. To top it off, a few weeks later the Charles King Dramatic Company came to town. No one could argue that 1904 began on a dull note. Walk down to First and Hendry and imagine circus parades that introduced Fort Myers to its first visiting elephant and other things from the wide, wide world. Then visit the following research centers to learn more about how the railroad changed Fort Myers forever. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www. leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. This photo was probably taken in January 1905, when Fort Myers saw its first elephant. This is likely Mary of the Spark’s Old Reliable Virginia Shows. The scene is First and Hendry, Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. probably during a street parade. At right is the newly constructed Bradford Building and left theimag.org. is the wood-frame building that originally housed JJ Blount General Store, which opened Sources: The Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Fort Myers circa 1873. photo courtesy SWFL Historical Society Press, and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer.

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Publisher Graphic Arts/ Reporters Contributing Writers Lorin Arundel Production Gerri Reaves, PhD Jennifer Basey Ross Hauser, MD Accounting Ann Ziehl, Manager Jeff Lysiak Kay Casperson Craig R. Hersch Mike Terry Amanda Hartman Suzy Cohen Capt. Matt Mitchell Advertising Justin Wilder Linda Coin Trinette Nelson Bob Petcher Marcia Feeney Howard Prager Katie Frederic J. Brendan Ryan, CLU, The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or Shelley Greggs ChFC, MSFS matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Tom Hall Di Saggau Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, call 239-395-1213 or write to: Marion Hauser, MS, RD Jeanie Tinch The River Weekly News, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957. PRINTED ON FAX number: 239-395-2299. Email: [email protected]. Email: [email protected] RECYCLED PAPER The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 3 Christmas Carol Sing To Feature Grammy Winner aither Homecoming Soloist and Grammy Award winner Larry GFord will make a special guest appearance at the 29th annual Christmas Carol Sing at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 17. Because of the overwhelming popularity of the event, three sing-alongs are planned at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. Sponsored by the Galloway Family of Dealerships, the Christmas Carol Sing is a free event, although organizers request voluntary donations of at least two cans of non-perishable food for The Soup Kitchen, operated by Community Cooperative, and a voluntary cash Linda Digman and Sam Galloway, Jr. photos provided Larry Ford donation, if you can. “We are honored that Larry Ford has feature the First Presbyterian Church of groceries through its Mobile Food the Christmas Carol Sing performances, agreed to perform at this year’s Christmas Choir, soloists John Goulet, Linda Pantries, and serves 6,500 individuals and may donate canned goods at either Carol Sing. He will sing several Christmas Digman and Beverly Cox along with families with homeless and comprehensive the Galloway Ford dealership on Boy Carols and help lead the audience in the Spiritual Voices and other special case management services through its Scout Drive or the Coconut Point Ford singing carols and hymns that everyone guests singing favorite holiday carols with Social & Education Resource Centers. dealership on U.S. 41 in Estero or mail knows and loves,” said Carol Sing audience sing-a-longs. The church has been a strong donations to Community Cooperative, Founder and Organizer Sam Galloway, Jr. There is a strong rumor that Santa supporter of the agency from the P.O. Box 2143, Fort Myers, FL 33902. Ford is a featured soloist on the Claus will be making a surprise visit for beginning and continues to support its In addition to the Christmas Carol Gaither Homecoming DVD series, which the “children in all of us.” ministry there by providing volunteers and Sing, the Galloway Family of Dealerships consistently ranks in the top of Billboard Community Cooperative is an other support for The Soup Kitchen and also annually sponsors Mrs. Edison’s Magazine’s music charts. The tenor was innovative nonprofit organization made the Meals on Wheels program. Hymn Sing scheduled for February 11, awarded a Grammy for Best Southern up of social service entrepreneurs fighting Galloway said cash donations are 2020. Both events benefit The Soup Gospel Recording in 2003. to end homelessness and hunger in our especially needed because Community Kitchen of Community Cooperative. The Christmas Carol Sing is a festival community. It provides more than 15,000 Cooperative can buy five times as much First Presbyterian Church is located at of holiday music and family fun. This meals each month through its Community food for the same amount of money that 2438 Second Street in downtown Fort year’s 90-minute performance also will Cafés and Meals on Wheels programs, residents spend at local grocery stores. Myers. For more information, call 334- distributes more than 500,000 pounds Resident, who cannot attend any of 2261 or visit www.fpcfortmyers.org. 4 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019

Nicholas Ortiz photos provided Felix Camacho and coach Jose Ojeda division at 90 pounds; Local Boxing Yaslee Alvarez in the 12-year-old From left, coach Jose Ojeda, Yaslee Alvarez and assistant coach Rudy Martinez female division at 114 pounds; Team Wins Jeremy Pozo in the 17-year-old community sponsors and the FMPD PAL children and teenagers. division at 132 pounds; organization that is part of Chief Derrick Interested supporters can contact PAL National Bouts Terry Sanders in the 11-year-old Diggs Community Engagement Initiative Senior Coordinator Keith White by calling to bring sports programs to young 321-8237. he Fort Myers Police Department division at 106 pounds; and (FMPD) Police Athletic League Felix Camacho in the seniors division T(PAL) Boxing Academy traveled at 141 pounds. With its completion, the CAN IT! to Kissimmee, Florida the weekend of Sugar Bert Boxing Promotions, named Campaign Draws Campaign has donated thousands of November 22 to 24 to compete in the for the former Golden Gloves boxer items, amounting to more than 13,100 Sugar Bert National Tournament. The Sugar Bert, hosts thousands of amateur Most Successful pounds of food to CCI since its inception team of PAL Boxers brought back five boxers, coaches and families annually in 2010. Sugar Bert national titles. at competitions around the country. Food Drive Yet “This food drive was an incredible The Fort Myers champions included: The Fort Myers PAL Team and coaches n November 15, Pushing the display of the giving spirit that pervades Nicholas Ortiz in the 13-year-old traveled to the event with the help of Envelope, Inc. (PTE) completed its Southwest Florida,” said Samantha O9th annual CAN IT! Campaign, a Scott, APR, PTE president. “We are food drive benefiting those less fortunate overwhelmed by the support of like- in Southwest Florida. The campaign minded people who donated and served Sincerely working for you! collected 3,296 non-perishable food as drop-off locations, but most pleased to know we’ve been able to help others this SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands is All About Home items for Community Cooperative, Inc. (CCI), the most collected since the holiday season.” campaign’s inception and far exceeding Giving back to the community is part Summerlin Place Captiva Villas the 1,000-item goal. of Pushing the Envelope’s company culture. The firm plans to host the Reduced to $239,000 Listed at $312,000 From day care centers to car parts stores to churches and roofing campaign again in 2020, marking 10 companies, Pushing the Envelope years of helping feed the hungry in partnered with a record 26 businesses Southwest Florida. For more information, and organizations to collect donations. contact [email protected].

generously volunteering their time at Family To the Ronald McDonald House and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Be Honored Golisano Children’s Hospital. Even the third generation of Fewsters, Tom Jr., REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST At Storybook Ball and Beverly’s son and daughter, have SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel onald McDonald House Charities helped volunteer at numerous fundraising & Captiva Islands is All About Home of Southwest Florida will honor events such as the Storybook Ball, Golf Cathie Lewis, Realtor RBarbara and Tom Fewster and Tournament and World Wine Tour. We Phone: 239-745-7367 Beverly and Tom Fewster Jr. at the are so grateful for the family’s continued [email protected] 26th annual Storybook Ball at the Hyatt support.” Pfeifer Realty Group Regency Coconut Point on Saturday, In black tie optional or themed attire, February 15. NBC-2 anchor Kellie Burns guests will be offered cocktails and a will emcee the themed event featuring an silent auction at 6 p.m. Dinner and Fort Myers Beach Sunset South interpretation of Mulan, a celebration of dancing to The Robert Williamson Band will follow, along with a live auction. Reduced to $498,000 New Listing $609,000 perseverance, family and Chinese culture. “The Fewster family has been a All proceeds support Ronald McDonald part of RMHC long before the Ronald House Charities of Southwest Florida in McDonald House was built,” said its mission to create, find and support executive director Laura Ragain. “Barbara programs that directly impact the health and Beverly were both active board and well-being of children and their members and fundraisers for many years. families. The Fewster family owned and operated For more information, tickets and 10 McDonald’s restaurants in Southwest a variety of sponsorship opportunities, Florida. Since selling the restaurants in contact Amy Blanco at 437-0202 or visit 2015, Tom Jr. and Beverly have been www.rmhcswfl.org. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 5

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(2008-2016)* *Based on information from the Southwest Florida MLS Group for the period 01-01-08 to 09-30-16 for FB01-FB07 LIKE US ON 239-463-0000 FACEBOOK www.fmbsun.com • [email protected] 6035 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 8 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 New Play Contest this Saturday, Along The River December 14. The evening begins at 6:30 he Southwest Florida Symphony will p.m. with a reception including food and drink. At 7:30 p.m., selections from the present its annual Holiday Pops finalists will be read by a cast of Alliance Tconcerts at different locations this Friday, December 13 through Sunday, for the Arts actors. After the conclusion December 15. Concerts take place at of the final reading, the audience will vote for which show they think should be the the Village Church at Shell Point on winner. The winning script will be given a Friday at 7 p.m.; Barbara B. Mann full production in the Alliance’s 2020-21 Performing Arts Hall on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and conclude with a matinee season and receive the Janet & Bruce Bunch New Play Contest Award. at First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs on Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include the These performances, entitled Christmas reception and readings. Tickets can in Paradise, will be conducted by Music be purchased at www.artinlee.org/ Director Nir Kabaretti and feature holiday newplaycontest or by calling 939-2787. classics of the Christmas season with the The Alliance for the Arts is located at greatly anticipated return of postmodern 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. crooner and star of Sinatra and Beyond The Southwest Florida Concert Tony DeSare. Band will perform A Florida Family Single tickets start at $13 and vary by Christmas concert at Unitarian venue. Family packages are available for Universalist Church this Sunday, $48 for four tickets (two adults and two December 15 at 2 p.m. children) for Barbara B. Mann Performing The Southwest Florida Symphony will be performing holiday classics at three different The 40-member community band Arts Hall and First Presbyterian Church venues this weekend photo courtesy www.swflso.org will perform seasonal music and give the audience an opportunity to join in a sing- performances. Tickets may be purchased and the area’s largest bromeliad plant 26 through December 30. The Express is from the Southwest Florida Symphony a-long of their favorite carols. All concerts sale. Local growers will be there to closed December 24 and 25. are free with donations accepted. Box Office by calling 418-1500, by visiting sell their plants, answer questions, and The annual Holiday Express miniature in person, or online at www.swflso.org and Unitarian Universalist Church is offer growing tips and landscape ideas. train transports you through a winter located at 13411 Shire Lane in Fort at the performance venues one hour prior Bromeliads of all colors, shapes and sizes wonderland with lights and decorations. to each performance. Myers. For more information, visit www. will be available, as well as driftwood and Visit the 3,200-square-foot museum after swflconcertband. For more information, visit www.swflso. gardening supplies. your one mile train ride. org. The Araba Shrine Temple is located at Lakes Regional Park is located at The annual Bromelaid Plant Show 2010 Hanson Street in Fort Myers. For 7330 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. For and Sale will take place at the Araba more information, call Larry Giroux at more information and pricing, visit www. LeeTran Hosting Shrine Temple this Saturday, December 850-4048. rrmsf.org or call the Railroad Museum at 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Lee County will have three holiday- 267-1905. Holiday Toy Drive December 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. themed events this week. Breakfast with Santa will be held at eeTran is having a holiday toy drive Admission is free to the popular Lakes Park Holiday Express will be North Fort Myers Park this Saturday, to benefit children and teens served gardening event and includes a judged held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., December December 14 at 9 a.m. A continental by the Children’s Advocacy Center show of spectacular displays of bromeliads L 13 through December 23, and December breakfast with the jolly ol’ man himself of Southwest Florida, which provides includes creating a holiday craft, writing a coordinated response services to child letter to Santa and taking home a picture victims of abuse and neglect. with him. Cost is $3 per child. To donate to the toy drive, bring new, North Fort Myers Park is located at unwrapped toys to LeeTran headquarters, 2000 North Recreation Park Way in North located at 3401 Metro Parkway in Fort Fort Myers. For more information, call Myers. Gifts can be dropped off between 8 533-7200. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday will Breakfast with the Kringles until Tuesday, December 17. LeeTran will be held at Veterans Park this Saturday, December 14 at 10 a.m. Besides a accept new toys for ages 3 to 18. Popular continental-style breakfast with holiday items include board games, books (in crafts and a special visit with Mr. and Mrs. English and Spanish), puzzles, dolls of all The Fort Myers Symphonic Kringle, children will receive a present with ethnicities, Lego sets, toy cars and stuffed their visit. Be sure to bring a camera for animals. There is also a need for diapers, your child’s holiday photo shot. Cost is especially sizes 4 to 6, and athletic clothes MASTERSINGERS $5 per child and $3 for any adults eating for teens. breakfast. LeeTran is the public transit provider Veterans Park is located at 55 for Lee County, providing more than 3 Homestead Road South in Lehigh Acres. million rides per year. LeeTran operates For more information, call 369-1521. 27 bus routes, ADA paratransit service The second annual Friends of the called Passport and an employer vanpool Mound House Christmas Market will program. For schedules and route be held at Mound House on Saturday, information, visit www.rideleetran.com. December 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the Children’s A wide variety of local vendors will Advocacy Center, visit www.cac-swfl.org. CHRISTMAS ON SANIBEL be on site. Visitors can get free chair massages and have free photo ops with Saint Nick. Fort Myers Beach Chapel by Craft And White Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 6:00pm the Sea will provide musical entertainment, and the Caloosa Carvers will create holiday Elephant Sale Sanibel Community Church, Sanibel magic with their carving artistry. Momentum Brewery will have beer almetto Palms RV Resort is samples for purchase. The Fort Myers hosting a Craft and White Beach Dog House restaurant will provide PElephant sale from 8 a.m. to noon food. on Saturday, December 14. Coffee and Mound House is located at 451 donuts will be available. The public is www.mastersingersfm.com OR CALL 239-288-2535 FOR MORE INFORMATION Connecticut Street on Fort Myers invited. Beach. For more information, visit www. Palmetto Palms RV Resort is located moundhouse.org or call 765-0865. at 19681 Summerlin Road in Fort Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance Myers. For more information, call for the Arts recently will host its annual Marge Gregg at 466-5331 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 9 10 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 Blankets Needed For Homeless Coalition he Lee County Homeless Coalition is requesting donations of new and Tgently used twin blankets. With nighttime temperatures dropping to the 40s and 50s this week and next, there is a need for blankets especially when an individual has no home or warm room to stay in. Blankets will be given to outreach workers and homeless provider agencies to distribute to those who are living on the streets or in their cars. Many low-income people don’t have enough money to buy warm blankets – especially those who are without a home. A blanket is no substitute for having a safe place to sleep every night. However, it can offer A view of the parade along the back bay photos by Marguerite Kastan One of the decorated boats warmth when the temperatures drop. Fords, under the Matanzas Pass Bridge, Shelbi Kay (three-way tie) “A blanket can help to protect Fort Myers Beach then traveled in and out of Siesta Isles and Sponsored: someone from the elements, it keeps around Bowditch Point before turning Large – Sea Racer them warm and safe, and gives Boat Parade in front of the Pink Shell Beach Resort Small – Davidson Painting them a sense of hope knowing that and Marina and past Nervous Nellies and Peoples Choice: the community cares and that the Winners Matanzas on the Bay on the return to All Boats – Simple Dreams community is helping them,” said Salty Sam’s Marina for the Winners Circle For more information or to sign up for Janet Bartos, executive director of the he Fort Myers Beach Chamber’s Lee County Homeless Coalition. “In 31st annual Fort Myers Beach Party and awards presentation. the 32nd annual boat parade, contact the Awards were presented in five Fort Myers Beach Chamber at 454-7500 the next couple of months, we expect TChristmas Boat Parade lit up the temperatures to drop in the evenings categories to the captains of the following or visit www.fmbboatparade.com. waterways along San Carlos Island and and have nights that can become Fort Myers Beach on Saturday. The boats: To vote for the parade in USA Non-Sponsored: Today’s 10 Best Holiday Parades, visit uncomfortably cold. If you are able to parade began at Salty Sam’s Marina donate twin blankets, please call the Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and passed Large – Chillin the Max www.10best.com/awards/travel/best- Small – The Mav, Brenneister and holiday-parade-2019. coalition at 322-6600 to schedule a time Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Café and Doc to drop off.”

Pkwy, 482-2315. Boulevard, 218-8343. METROPOLITAN Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST LAMB OF GOD Sunday 10 a.m., 3049 McGregor Boulevard, ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION Sunday 9:45 and 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; Wednesday Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m., www. lambofgod 344-0012. Service 9, and 11 a.m. Children’s RE, Adult 6:30 p.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, church.net, 19691 Cypress View Drive, SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN Education Forum 10 a.m., www.allfaiths-uc. 481-5442. 267-3525. Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10:45 org, 2756 McGregor Boulevard, 226-0900. CYPRESS LAKE PRESBYTERIAN NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER a.m., 3595 Broadway, 939-1218. ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CATHOLIC Sunday 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. www.clpc.us, Friday 6:30 and 7 p.m. nbcministry@ SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Sunday 10:30 a.m., 10291 Bayshore Road, 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, 481-3233. embarqmail.com, facebook.com/nbcministry, Sunday 9:30 a.m., www.saintnicholasmonast 599-4023. CYPRESS LAKE UNITED METHODIST 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, 656-0416. ery.org, 111 Evergreen Road, 997-2847. ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX Sunday 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. 8570 Cypress NEW COVENANT EYES ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC Sunday 9 and 10 a.m., www.annunciation. Lake Drive, 482-1250. Monthly 9 a.m., www.newcovenanteyes.com, Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.; Saturday 4 fl.goarch.org, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, FAITH UNITED METHODIST 1900 Park Meadows Drive, 220-8519. p.m.; Sunday 9 and 11 a.m., 13031 Palm 481-2099. Sunday 8:45 and 10:30 a.m., 15690 NEW HOPE BAPTIST Beach Boulevard, 693-0818. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS McGregor Boulevard, 482-2030. Sunday 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. 16120 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST Friday Shabbat at 7 p.m. www.batyam.org, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10, 985-8503. Sunday 11 a.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m., 16940 2050 Periwinkle Way, 579-0296. Wednesday 12 noon Testimony Service, NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN McGregor Boulevard, 454-3336. BETH YESHUA MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.christianscience Sunday 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., www.newhope TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE Saturday 11 a.m. 15675 McGregor fortmyers.net, www.christianscience.com. fortmyers.org, 10051 Plantation Road, Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m.; Torah Saturday 9 Boulevard, 437-3171. 2390 West First Street, 334-6801. 274-1230. a.m.; Religious School Wednesday 5:30 p.m. BIBLESHARE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PEACE COMMUNITY and Sunday 9:30 a.m., www.templebethel. 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday, www. Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., 13545 Sunday 10:30 a.m. www.peacecommunity com, 16225 Winkler Road, 433-0018. simplysimpleworship.com, 7050 Winkler American Colony Boulevard, 936-2511. church.com, 17671 Pine Ridge Road, TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) Road, Suite 121, 437-8835. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 267-7400. Friday 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m., www. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. www. PEACE LUTHERAN tjswfl.org, 14486 A&W Bulb Road, 433-0201. Sunday 10:30 a.m. 16581 McGregor fumcftmyers.org, 2466 First Street, 332-1152. Sunday 8 and 10 a.m., www.peaceftmyers. THE FAITH CENTER Boulevard, 267-3166. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN com, [email protected]. 15840 Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m., Thursday 7:15 CHABAD LUBAVITCH ORTHODOX Sunday 10:30 a.m., 5916 Winkler Road, McGregor Boulevard, 437-2599. p.m., 17650 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 212, Friday 6:30 p.m., www.chabadswf.org, 5620 437-4330. REDEEMER LUTHERAN 278-3638. Winkler Road, 433-7708. FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Sunday 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. 3950 Winkler THE NEW CHURCH CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; Ext., 274-0143. Sunday 11 a.m., www.newchurchflorida.com, Sunday 10 a.m., www.revtedalthouse@aol. Sunday 10 a.m., 8210 College Parkway, RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 10811 Sunset Plaza Circle #401, 481-5535. com 10200 Cypress Cove Circle, 850-3943. 482-3133. 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., 21580 River Ranch UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF THE CROSS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF Road, 495-0400. Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.uucfm.org, 13411 Sunday 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. 13500 FORT MYERS SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Shire Lane, 561-2700. Freshman Lane, 768-2188. 11 a.m. Sunday, www.fpcfortmyers.org, 2438 Meditation classes. www.MeditationInFort UNITY OF FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Second Street, 239-334-2261 Myers.org, 567-9739. Sunday 10 a.m., www.unityoffortmyers.org, Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.taecc.com, 1619 IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL CONGREGATION SAINT COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC 11120 Ranchette Road, 278-1511. Llewellyn Drive, 334-4978. Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.; Saturday 3 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN a.m.; Tuesday 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9:30 and 5 p.m.; Sunday 7, 9 and 11 a.m., 5:30 Sunday 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., 9065 Ligon Sunday 10 a.m. 2439 McGregor Boulevard, a.m., 9650 Gladiolus Drive, 454-4778. p.m., 12171 Iona Road, 489-3973. Court, 481-2125. 334-8937. JESUS THE WORKER CATHOLIC ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC WORD OF LIFE CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 Monday through Thursday 6:45 a.m.; Friday Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 2120 AND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY a.m. and 6 p.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Collier Avenue, 274-8881. Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Jan 1 - Easter; 9 481-1143. 6:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 2157 Cleveland ZION LUTHERAN a.m. after Easter - Dec 31. KINGDOM LIFE Avenue, 334-2161. Sunday 8, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., www.zionfm. www.crownoflifelutheran.com. 5820 Daniels Sunday 10:30 a.m., 2154 McGregor SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE org, 7401 Winkler Road, 481-4040. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 11 CROW Case Of The Week: patient’s ability to clot blood and can cause spontaneous bleeding. The blood transfusion replaces the blood lost Red-Shouldered Hawk and, in most cases, if the patient does not receive a blood transfusion quickly, it will die.” by Bob Petcher The hawk that received the transfusion was noted to red-shouldered hawk (Buteo be bright, alert, responsive and standing the day after lineatus) is a well-defined the procedure -- quite the quick recovery. The patient Abird of prey, distinguishable continues to recover with the help of vitamin K, iron and by its “red” shoulder patches, nutritional support. checkered flight feathers and its “The blood transfusion is like a band-aid that works striking “kee-rah” call. It is a vocal immediately to keep the patient alive while we treat the bird, especially during breeding underlying clotting disorder caused by the rodenticide,” season in early spring. said Dr. Cabot. “Vitamin K is the treatment for Red-shouldered hawks are rodenticide toxicity as it is required for the formation generally perch-hunters that wait of clots. Iron supports the bone marrow as it tries to for their prey to come out in the replace the blood by making new cells.” open before swooping down to snatch it from land or The red-shouldered hawk rebounded quickly and is water. Their extensive diet includes small mammals like expected to make a full recovery. mice and chipmunks, amphibians like frogs and geckos, “With treatment over the past week, the patient’s and reptiles like snakes. They are also known to prey on blood cell count has nearly doubled and is back in the birds, crayfish and insects in certain areas. normal range. The patient is doing well and was moved At CROW, an adult red-shouldered hawk was outside for continued monitoring post-treatment,” said admitted from Cape Coral after reportedly being Dr. Cabot. “If it continues to do well, it will be released grounded in a yard for an extended period of time. in a few days.” Upon intake, the bird was lethargic and severely Rodenticide, much like glue traps, discussed in this dehydrated. Veterinarians suspected the hawk was a column two weeks ago, is not a humane way of killing victim of accidental rodenticide poisoning. an animal. “Exposure from eating a rodent that ate the “Just like glue traps, rodenticide causes significant rodenticide is the most likely cause,” said Dr. Megan animal suffering and frequently affects animals further Cabot, CROW veterinary intern. Patient #19-4906 goes through a blood transfusion up the food chain,” added Dr. Cabot. “In the case of Rodenticides are labeled anticoagulants that prevent photo by Brian Bohlman rodenticide, the rodents and their predators including the blood from clotting normally and cause an animal healthier red-shouldered hawk recovering from puncture hawks, owls, and cats, essentially bleed to death after that has ingested a toxic amount to slowly bleed to wounds to the top of its head donated the blood for the exposure.” death. Rodents that ingest the poison often become transfusion. CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, disoriented or lethargic and become easy prey for “We prefer to use a completely healthy donor but, in Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife hospital providing hawks, owls and other predators, passing the poison a wildlife hospital setting, this is not always possible, so veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife from through the food chain. we try to pick the healthiest in-patient to donate,” said our local area. The hospital accepts patients seven Over a two-day period at CROW, the hawk continued Dr. Cabot. “Unfortunately, this has occurred a few times days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to to lose blood, so veterinarians performed a blood in the past month due to an influx of patients suffering P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or transfusion to help restore its normal clotting factors. A from rodenticide toxicity. The rodenticide stops the visit www.crowclinic.org.

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ceramic dishware. my daughter’s favorite color, and Aqua Garden Club There will be speakers that will make Manatee Gift had just given birth to a calf at the time,” informative presentations, and master Young said. Seeking Vendors gardeners and garden club members will Adoptions All of the 30-plus unique manatees be available to answer questions. A kids’ dopting real Florida manatees for available for adoption can be viewed booth with face painting, take-home For Annual Event family and friends this holiday on the club’s website at www. projects for all ages, food, music and he 12th annual March in the Park, a savethemanatee.org/adopt. Millie and opportunity drawings with five major prizes Aseason is nature-inspired as well as juried plant and garden art show and Illusion are two new manatees recently round out this fun day. thoughtful gift-giving that helps Save the major fundraiser of the Garden Club added to the list of adoptees. T The Garden Club of Cape Coral is a Manatee Club increase efforts to protect of Cape Coral, will be held from at Jaycee Membership adoptions levels at Save non-profit organization with all proceeds the imperiled marine mammals and their Park on March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Manatee Club start at $25 and going to the Marty Ward Merit Awards aquatic habitat. This unique gift also lets Admission and parking are free. feature a personalized adoption packet given to local high school seniors pursuing gift-givers spark joy and appreciation Vendors are currently being sought for that includes an adoption certificate, a career in environmental or horticultural among family and friends. this eagerly anticipated annual event. If you photo and life history of a real Florida fields. The Garden Club maintains the Last year, Sarah Young from are an interested vendor, contact Ginny manatee, and a fact-filled membership Historical Society Rose Garden, the Cape Warrenton, Virginia, decided to adopt Huffer at 257-2654 or huffmom5@aol. handbook. Print and e-newsletters are Coral Library Butterfly Garden, supports a manatee for her 14-year-old daughter com. Vendors are encouraged to consider continued on page 14 Camp Wekiva youth camps, Habitat Sophia. “I chose Aqua to adopt as this is participation early to assure placement in for Humanity, local middle and high the limited vendor categories. school garden projects, and promotes Last year, 35 vendors offered plants EXPERIENCE: HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPES civic awareness of environmental and of all kinds from palm trees, shrubs and conservation concerns native plants to perennials, succulents and Jaycee Park is located at 4125 SE 20th sub-tropical plants. Garden art varied from Place in Cape Coral. For more information stepping stones and painted pots to large and vendor applications, visit www. metal stakes with decorative suns/birds and gardenclubofcapecoral.com.

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TPhotography Contest kicked off All photos will become the property of October 1, with a deadline of January 15, the society. Photos may be used by the 2020. High school students in Lee, Collier, society in any way with appropriate credit. Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties are After the images have been submitted invited to compete for prizes that include electronically, they will be printed out for a Canon digital SLR camera package, judging. The winners of the contest will chartered class trips to the refuge, and have their images matted and displayed copies of Waterbirds: Portraits and in the “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Anecdotes from Birding Adventures Center. by contest namesake, the late Theodore Cross. Cross, who lived part-time on Sanibel, marched with Dr. Martin Luther Rutenberg Park King, Jr.; advised the Johnson and Nixon administrations on anti-poverty Parking Lot To programs; wrote the influential book Jackson Morgan Mytnik took first place in the 2019 high school contest with his burrowing Black Capitalism, among others; played owl photograph photo by Jackson Morgan Mytnik Close Saturday a prominent role in President Obama’s NPR’s All Things Considered called looking at it – as my father so loved doing he parking lot at Rutenberg Park, election; and created Birders United – a Cross’ collection of 179 images and – through a camera lens,” said daughter 6500 South Pointe Boulevard birding website that ranked legislators countless anecdotes “spectacular.” The Amanda Cross. Tin Fort Myers, will be closed according to their record of bird protection New York Times described it as “part Digital image entries can be shot from Saturday, December 14, as crews support. visual encyclopedia, part memoir.” any outdoor venue in the state of Florida. complete parking lot improvements Late in life, Cross decided to indulge “The Theodore Cross Family Charitable A writing component to the contest to the entrance and exit ways of the his love for birds and photography and Foundation has made possible this contest requires entrants grades nine through 12 park. The parking lot will reopen at traveled the world to collect stunning with a generous grant to the ‘Ding’ Darling to submit a 100-word description of the portraits and stories to chronicle his Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge “moment” captured and how it reflects dawn Sunday, December 15, weather adventures. He shot often at JN “Ding” (DDWS),” said Birgie Miller, DDWS what nature and wildlife mean to the permitting. Rutenberg Park will remain Darling National Wildlife Refuge on executive director. “We couldn’t be more photographer. open. Patrons can use sidewalks to Sanibel, and a number of the images in his thrilled that they wanted their donation Guidelines and prize information are access the park. book reflect his love for the refuge. Cross used in this way for a seventh year.” posted at www.dingdarlingsociety.org/ The project began on Monday, published Waterbirds in 2009 at age “We are so happy to be supporting a articles/photo-contests. Call DDWS at December 9, as crews closed off and 85; he passed away shortly after that in contest in my father’s name, a contest that 472-1100 ext. 4 for more information. resealed sections of the parking lot. February 2010. will get our youth involved with nature by All entries and personal information Although the project spans multiple must be submitted in digital format to the days, the only day the county will have email address ddhsphotocontest@gmail. to close the parking lot completely will com. Submit your full name, high school, be December 14. grade and an original photograph that you For more information about Lee Sanibel Shoes & Socks took of nature and/or wildlife in the open County Parks & Recreation locations, outdoors. Include a title for the photograph amenities and special events, visit www. and a written description (minimum 100 leeparks.org, call 533-7275, or email for Homeless Veterans words) of the “moment” captured and how [email protected]. it reflects what nature and wildlife mean to you. You and your entry must comply with From page 13 Drop-Off Locations the following requirements: High school students attending schools Manatee November 30 to December 22 in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and also sent to gift recipients throughout the Charlotte (Florida) counties in grades nine year. In addition, shipping is free within We kicked off year three of Sanibel Shoes and Socks for through 12 may enter the contest. the United States (call or go online for Only digital images are accepted and details on international shipping). Homeless Veterans and, we added additional drop-off sites. may be taken with any camera, including Below are places that offer a drop-off box to deposit shoes and socks. Adopt at any level, and members will smartphones. also receive Save the Manatee Club’s Images must be submitted in JPEG 2020 wall calendar, featuring manatee SANIBEL FORT MYERS format and must have a size of at least photos. 2000 x 1500 pixels or resolution of 2 Bailey's General Store St. Columbkille Catholic Church Save the Manatee Club, a 501(c)3 The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club megabytes. PORT CHARLOTTE The photograph must be taken of nonprofit organization, was co-founded American Legion Post 123 WIKX Radio nature and/or wildlife in the open outdoors in 1981 by singer/songwriter Jimmy in the state of Florida, which may include Buffett and Bob Graham, former Florida St. Isabel Catholic Church Governor and U.S. Senator. Funds from Sanibel & Captiva Islands parks, refuges, backyards and other open spaces. the holiday gift adoptions help the Club Chamber of Commerce Panoramic photos are not allowed. increase public awareness and education; Kingfisher Real Estate Filters, cropping, enhancements and sponsor research, rescue, rehabilitation, borders are permitted. However, adding and release efforts; advocate for strong Bank of America any elements not existing in the original protection measures, such as boat speed The Community House scene will not be allowed. Judges, at their zones and sanctuaries; and take legal Sanibel Fire and Rescue District discretion, will disqualify any photos that action when appropriate. In addition, appear to be manipulated beyond these funds help support manatee rescue, Sanibel Public Library guidelines. rehabilitation, research, and education FISH of SanCap Each participant may enter up to two efforts in the Wider Caribbean, Central photos but is eligible to win only one and South America, and West Africa. We will continue to collect shoes and socks for men and women from now until the award. For more information about manatees Sunday before Christmas. If you want to give veterans the opportunity to get a job, Judging will be anonymous. Do not put and holiday gift adoptions, contact Save bring dress shoes, work boots or sneakers and socks to one of the drop-off centers. your name or anything that will identify the Manatee Club at 1-800-432-5646, or For more info, call 973-687-4826 you on your photograph. visit www.savethemanatee.org. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 15 Bonita Dentist U.S. Coast Guard Completes Boating Safety Ironman Race Class Offered by Jeff Lysiak earn about safe boating from the experts of the U.S. Coast he swam. She biked. She ran. She LGuard Auxiliary during the About conquered. Boating Safely class at the Pine Ridge S On November 24, Dr. Toniann Community Center on Saturday, Conte – a Sanibel resident who operates December 21 from 9 a.m. until 4 a dental practice in Bonita Springs p.m. This beginner boating class will – competed in her first ever Ironman give the novice recreational boater Triathlon race in Tempe, Arizona. The the knowledge needed to obtain the urban race course included a grueling 2.5- FWC safety certification. Many boat mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bicycle insurance companies will offer discounts ride before finishing with a 26.2-mile run. on boating insurance to boaters who The 60-year-old physical fitness successfully complete the class. advocate completed the race in 15 hours Class presenters are trained and 14 seconds, good enough to place professionals of the U.S. Coast Guard ninth among female athletes in her age Auxiliary who facilitate the sharing of group. experiences and relate courseware to photos provided During mile 4 of the road portion of the “What an amazing race I had,” said Dr. Toniann Conte our local area. Cost is $45 per person Dr. Conte, who reported that the most Ironman race, Dr. Toniann Conte was all youth in need of cleft palate surgery. And smiles and includes study material. challenging aspect of the race was thanks largely to the support of the island Anyone born on or after January 1, and heard ‘Toniann Conte from Sanibel the Tempe Lake water temperature. community, Dr. Conte was able to surpass 1988 who operates a vessel powered by Island… you are an Ironman! Then, my “The water was 61 degrees and the air her goal of $15,000. 10 horsepower or more must pass an sister placed the medal around my neck – temperature 48 degrees. When I finished In fact, her total of $16,620.60 made approved boater safety course and be best sister moment ever – and I cried.” the swim, I started to show signs of Dr. Conte the largest individual fundraiser issued with a boating safety education Smile Train is an international children’s hypothermia. I stayed in the T1 transition for the Ironman race. identification card. This ID card must charity with a sustainable model that tent for an additional 10 minutes to elevate “I was honored to be the top fundraiser be in his/her possession along with provides training, funding and resources my core temperature.” for Smile Train and it was a privilege to photographic identification. to empower local medical professionals One of the reasons Dr. Conte wanted represent Southwest Florida,” said Dr. The Pine Ridge Community Center in more than 90 countries to provide to compete in the Ironman race, in Conte. “I brought the spirit of giving that is located at 15660 Pine Ridge Road 100 percent free cleft repair surgery and addition to challenging herself, was to raise Sanibel and Captiva are known for to the in Fort Myers. Advance registration is comprehensive cleft care in their own support for children with cleft palates. As a finish line with me. Excluding the day I got required, by phone 690-6780 option communities. member of Team Smile Train, she helped married, it was the best single moment 1 or online at www.aux91fmb.org/ For more information, visit www. raise awareness and funds to support of my life when I crossed the finish line safeboating. The class fills up quickly so smiletrain.org. register today. scholarships to Immokalee High students Charitable Work and other children each year. In the last five years alone, Lipman has awarded over CAC1819960 In Immokalee $230,000 in school scholarships. Lipman’s annual contributions to Recognized Redlands Christian Migrant Association and their Immokalee Community School ipman Family Farms’ commitment is helping the non-profit group with its to community, especially to school pre-kindergarten and daycare facilities, children, resonates throughout the L as well as its three charter schools. The company. That desire to give back and donations, which have totaled almost help those in need is being recognized $500,000, represent direct support for the by the Association of Fundraising migrant community and the organization Professionals of Collier/Lee, naming that provides essential services for them. Lipman the Outstanding Philanthropic Immokalee High School’s cross-country Organization for 2019. team is running faster thanks to Lipman. It Lipman was honored for its charitable was learned the boys and girls on the team www.AlliedAir.biz work in Immokalee and Collier County were running on the same pair of shoes during a recent ceremony in Naples. Located just off Pine Ridge at Kelly Rd they wore to school. Lipman recently “It is an honor to be recognized by the [email protected] bought each member of the team new organizations that we support, but the running shoes, and the boys’ team qualified real reward is watching young people go for the state cross-country championships FAST SERVICE on to lead successful lives,” said Jaime in Tallahassee this season. Weisinger, government and community NOW SERVING Lipman’s partnership with Brighter relations director of Lipman Family Farms. Bites, a national non-profit organization Sanibel & Captiva Islands! “We certainly don’t offer support in COMFORT CLUB that provides 30 pounds of fruits and search of awards, but it is humbling to get vegetables each week to families along recognized for your efforts.” with nutrition education, sampling and That support is especially significant 34 YEARS EXPERIENCE recipe ideas, has served $350,000 worth Call Anytime within the Collier County school system of healthy food over the last three years. where over the last six years Lipman has “We are very passionate about Brighter provided over 10,000 students with school (239) 217 - 4111 Bites’ mission and support the growth COMPETITIVE PRICING supplies during the company’s annual of their programs in Immokalee and backpack giveaway and back-to-school Southwest Florida in any way we can,” event. “We have become a resource Weisinger said. “The community is what to help ease the hectic back-to-school has made us successful and we want to season, while ensuring the children of Winter is Coming! give back to the migrant families.” our communities are set up for success,” The Boys & Girls Club of Collier Weisinger said. County has also benefited from Lipman’s Have you done a seasonal The company’s commitment to generosity, having received a $1 million opening academic doors for students gift from the company to help with the maintenance check on your system? remains resolute as Lipman offers club’s various programs. 16 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019

From left, Dean and Lori Munro with Kathryn Kelly photos provided Cindie Barker and Teri Palmer Sandy Stilwell-Youngquist and Tim Younguist exclusive VIP pre-party was held at the benefit School Success programs for said Kathryn Kelly, president and CEO of Blues By The Bay home of Tim and Sandy Youngquist. at-risk children in the Harlem Heights The Heights Foundation. “Each program Guests were provided samples from neighborhood in Fort Myers. is geared to meet the specific needs of Raises Funds For the area’s finest restaurants, fine wines, a Event sponsors included Edison children and young adults who seek to signature Blue Bay Martini, champagne National Bank/Bank of the Islands, JP further their education.” Heights Programs and live music by The Wayward Souls, Morgan Chase & Co., entech, Acentria The Heights Foundation works to Insurance (Jason and Sherri Huff), Rich build self-sufficient families in the Harlem lues by the Bay, an evening of rockin’ blues band. Participating restaurants included The House of Pasta, and Sandy Heinrich, Sammy Lucas and Heights neighborhood. The Harlem live music, food and drinks, raised Greg St. Clair, and JP Morgan Limousine. Heights Community Charter School $70,000 to support The Heights The Jac Island Restaurant, Keylime Bistro, B LYNQ, MudBugs Cajun Kitchen, St. “Our School Success programs include currently serves kindergarten through Foundation’s education programs. The our charter school, academic tutoring, fourth grade and will expand to serve up to recent event was held at the riverfront Charles Yacht Club, Sunshine Seafood Cafe and The Timbers Restaurant and Fish after school and summer camp programs, fifth grade. home of Dean and Lori Munro in the St. scholarship and college access assistance, For more information visit www. Charles Harbour community, while the Market. Live and silent auction proceeds school supplies, and tuition support,” heightsfoundation.org.

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Contrast, for example, the beneficiary millennial millionaires (born between 1981 and 1996) in the who attends Harvard as opposed to one enrolled at FGCU.” AUnited States, and they’re set to inherit even more wealth A successful plan thinks through the answers to these questions and more. from their baby boomer (1946-64) parents. Aside from education, there might be a variety of other reasons to transfer wealth This “Great Wealth Transfer” will see an estimated $68 trillion now. But once transferred, “Are we concerned that one of your beneficiaries gets passed down from the boomers over the next 30 years. It’s divorced and loses amounts that you earmarked for her?” estimated that by 2030, millennials will be many times richer than Some families hope to provide a retirement safety net for their loved ones, especially they are today. since company pensions from lifetime employment are largely relics from the past. “I’d “While the inheritance component is hard to quantify with the like my children to continue to work and earn their own way,” a client says, “but I want current data available, there are still many millennials who are not to provide them a comfortable safety net. I want their retirement to include a roof over considered wealthy today, but will be in the future,” the report stated. their heads and adequate health care.” In fact, 66 percent of millennials think they’ll become wealthy one day, even though Here, different strategies are employed. It might involve purchasing long-term care they have an average net worth of less than $10,000. Even more alarming, those insurance for the adult child beneficiary, or establishing a trust that doesn’t pay income currently of that age have only seen a $29 income increase when adjusted for inflation currently, rather it accumulates income until the beneficiary reaches retirement age. over their young adult counterparts in 1974. When irrevocable trusts accumulate income, however, there is a compressed federal Millennials’ income hasn’t kept up with their skyrocketing student debt, or with income tax rate schedule that result in higher taxes. Consequently, growth rather than housing and medical costs, which over several decades now greatly outpace inflation. income strategies are called for. Even so, Paul Donovan, chief global economist of UBS Wealth Management, believes Providing written direction to the trustee within the trust document is critical to that millennials will be the wealthiest generation ever. Because the millennial generation success. is smaller than the boomer generation they’re inheriting from, he said, transferred wealth For those families that might encounter federal or state estate taxes, additional issues will be more concentrated. It isn’t uncommon for boomers to have two or three siblings. arise. While current federal exemption amounts shield more than $11 million, the next Many millennials, in contrast, are either the only child or have just one other sibling. election may adversely affect the law. Even without a change in 2020, the current estate “From a big picture viewpoint, millennials will likely receive the greatest wealth transfer tax laws sunset in 2025 absent new legislation. in modern history… however, the reality is that the baby boomers are healthier and living Families with a potential estate tax problem generally should not transfer assets longer than even they planned, so that wealth transfer might not happen for 20-plus dollar-for-dollar. In other words, it’s not wise to fund a trust with $500,000 in cash or years.” Donovan added. investments since you’ll use $500,000 of your estate tax exemption. Here you want to So, what are our takeaways from this data? Anecdotally, from my estate planning employ strategies where you might transfer $2 million of value but only use $500,000 of practice, my clients of the Silent Generation (1928-45) and those who are Baby Boomers your estate tax exemption. don’t necessarily want to wait until they die to leave family wealth down the line. They’d By and large, these are good problems to have. I have millennial children who are just prefer to see their children and grandchildren enjoy benefits now. starting out to make their way in the world. Some financial struggles aren’t necessarily But how is this best accomplished? Each family’s goals and desires, including the bad. But assuming enough resources, I would like to build a safety net for them that I attributes of the potential recipients, lead to their uniquely right answer. Getting there is a never had. process, however. One thing’s for certain. At least as far as my family is concerned, the millennial news I usually begin by asking some pointed questions. “What would you like to see your articles are right. I won’t inherit anything from my parents, nor my wife from hers. family wealth accomplish?” As an example, education might be the most important Whatever we leave our children will be more than what we received. element for those clients adhering to the philosophy of “Give a man a fish and you feed ©2019 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com. Southwest Florida’s Leading Auto & Truck Service Facility

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A recent 17 high school students from across magine a family MetLife study calculated that the the United States to serve on its eighth where mom or average lost wages of a caregiver to be National Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Idad lives alone $143,000. over the course of the 2019-20 school and simply cannot Lack of job opportunity and year. Students from Keep Lee County do that anymore. advancement. If the caregiver has to Beautiful included Sam Burg of Fort The kids have give up her job for a while and then Myers, Shannon Dougherty of Cape Coral been stopping in tries to get back into the workforce, and Alex Henson of Cape Coral. regularly, but now, jobs in her field may not be available. “The Keep America Beautiful Youth whether because of Even if they are, a gap of a few years Advisory Council provides the members’ local communities an intersectional impact a stroke, a fall, or in her work history may not look good on the way we approach environmental on her resume. Even if she remains just general frailty, something has to be Sam Burg Alex Henson wellness, protection and community done. employed, she may well have to pass improvement,” said Keep America hree members In this setting, the kids are not likely up opportunities for advancement that Beautiful Youth & Education Programs of the Keep to say, “Oh, good! Now mom (or dad) require that she move. She may have Manager Kathryn Joblon. “In addition to Lee County gets to go to a nursing home!” Rather, to say “no” to special assignments that T providing the students with an opportunity Beautiful, Inc. the common response is usually to figure would take her out of town for a bit. to foster their interest in community (KLCB) Youth out how to arrange hands-on care to be Commensurate with the loss of service, our youth advisory council Advisory Council provided in the home. This assumes that wages and advancement is the reduction members also serve as our partners in (YAC) were selected mom’s condition allows it. in retirement deposits and the ability to helping bring our programs and resources to participate in With few exceptions, seniors want to save for the future. to more students nationwide.” the 2019-20 Keep stay in their homes. Everything is familiar Health and healthcare costs. The The YAC members will act as American Beautiful there, friends and neighbors stop by, physical and emotional strain on the ambassadors for youth service at the National Service- lifelong routines can continue as much caregiver can be immense, even causing local level and will be provided stipends Learning Program. as practical. Going to a nursing home permanent problems. And out-of-pocket to implement local stewardship service The Keep Lee Shannon Dougherty means dealing with a bunch of strangers, costs for health care increase for the projects. Previously, YAC classes have County Beautiful changes in routines, a lack of privacy caregiver. piloted and developed Keep America Youth Advisory Council offers high school and noise in the hallways. Who wouldn’t A recent study of the subject by Beautiful initiatives that engage students students from diverse backgrounds a prefer to stay home? MetLife concluded that caregiving in support of the Keep America Beautiful chance to participate in a leadership But where does the help come from resulted in average overall cost to the mission. The class of 2019-20 will also development program, while acting caregiver of over a half-million dollars. attend the Keep America Beautiful at home? For many families, it means as ambassadors for Keep Lee County National Conference, which takes a daughter or daughter-in-law becomes It should be obvious that avoiding paid Beautiful and serving as leaders in their place February 12 to 14 in Memphis, de-facto caregiver and spends time at home care is not a no-cost solution. communities. The council was created to mom’s house. The safer action is to plan for such Tennessee. And that caregiver willingly volunteers. a need through insurance. If one can After all, what is a few visits a week for a afford a long-term care (LTC) benefit few hours each time? How burdensome linked to a life insurance or an annuity can that be? Well, a few hours each time policy, that would be preferable. But, turns into more hours as mom’s health alternatively, a stand-alone LTC policy Is your Estate Plan providing heads south and her ability to take care is a good solution for many. The worst of herself decreases. A few days each decision – and potentially the most you COMFORT, CONFIDENCE week becomes every day. expensive decision – is to do nothing. Eventually, that gets to be too much, J. Brendan Ryan is a Cincinnati and mom moves in with the caregiver. insurance agent. He can be reached at & CLARITY? That is still better than going to a nursing [email protected]. home. At least it is far less expensive. And it is also less expensive than having home health care professionals Overeaters to come into the house and care for For FREE mom. Such in-home professionals who Anonymous online resources provide hands-on help easily cost tens of thousands of dollars a year for just f food is a problem for you, Overeaters or a copy of one of our books, Anonymous can help. Meetings part-time help. visit estateprograms.com But is having a family member or Iare held in Room 130 at Sanibel friend do it for free truly less expensive? 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Maybe they need to take the real by Howard Prager life Fort Myers Mighty Mussels and have them become a feature length movie, hat do especially if they can play as well as the you think Miracle did in recent years. The Mighty Wof the Mussels make their debut on April 9, Mighty Mussels? playing at home against the St. Lucie After 28 seasons Mets. as the Miracle, Finally, there’s the NCAA bowl Fort Myers’ Florida selection. As expected, LSU or State League team, Georgia had to lose, opening the BCS the Class A affiliate Championship to another team. LSU of the Minnesota won handily and with Utah losing, Twins, has a new that opened the door for formerly 6th name, logo and image. image provided ranked Oklahoma to get in. So, we There are several reasons for the name was unveiled during a ballpark of evil Gym Rats. The comic book is have LSU versus Oklahoma and Ohio name change. The team started off as news conference a week ago alongside a big deal for character development,” State versus Clemson in the play-in the Miami Miracle in 1989. Last year, a logo set featuring the so-called said Kaufman, who noted there will be games on December 28 for the national Andrew Kaufmann bought the Miracles “muscular” bivalves in a variety of a new issue produced every season. championship, which doesn’t take place and wanted to connect more with the athletic poses. There’s even a logo with “We’ll hand those out and still have until January 13. Either OSU or LSU Fort Myers community. He believed two mussels shaking hands (which I a couple hundred left for sale. It’s an could have been ranked first. Both that a regionally specific moniker that am sure is not anatomically correct, as ongoing saga -- I can see there being flipped back and forth in the top spot also reflected a healthy lifestyle is what I have never seen a hand on a mussel) ‘The Revenge of the Gym Rats.’” and, with LSU’s dominance against was needed. Hence the Mighty Mussels. to show the affiliation with the Twins, Plus the team now has the Georgia, they got the pick. There Now if he asked me, I would a relationship dating back to the team’s opportunity to figure out ways to are quite a few other matchups that have said how about the Magnificent inaugural 1992 season in Fort Myers. incorporate the Mighty Mussels into look enticing: USC versus Iowa, Penn Manatees? I like Manatee Park, and Hammond Stadium also serves as your game day experience. Fried State versus Memphis, Florida versus think manatees are a little more Minnesota’s spring training facility. mussels in the refreshment stands? A Virginia, Minnesota versus Auburn, muscular than mussels. Teams in our So what’s the history of the Mighty “muscle beach” competition for fans? Michigan versus Alabama, and Georgia league have names of (Charlotte) Stone Mussels? The news conference included Will mascots outmuscle each other? versus Baylor to name a few. Choose Crabs, (Daytona) Tortugas, (Jupiter) the unveiling of “a Mighty Mussels “There will be a lot of things that have your battle and start the popcorn. Hammerheads, (Tampa) Tarpons and comic book which details the origin of that muscle theme,” said Kaufman. Howard Prager is the son-in-law of (Clearwater) Threshers. But Brevard the first Mighty Mussel, a baby mussel “Like a flex cam, muscle tees in the gift longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager County has already claimed the who, after being separated from his shop, a bar called ‘The Bar Bell’ and is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago Manatees, and I guess we can’t have family by a rogue wave, stumbles upon maybe a Gym Rat Race. And each year, area who also writes and blogs about two manatees in Florida. So the Mighty a glowing bat. The bat transforms him there are more and more characters leadership. Email comments or Mussels – which is, of course, a double into a benevolent bivalve giant, granting who may appear.” questions to press@islandsunnews. entendre with muscle – it is. him the strength he needs to rescue I know Disney has already made a com. The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels his family from the clutches of a cadre movie about the Mighty Ducks, and

impaired fans may call the Red Sox TTY 17. Workouts are free and open to the is $65 and $30 additional for two Red Sox Spring line at 1-617-226-6644. public. sharing sharing materials that include JetBlue Park season ticket holders The club will once again hold an the course book, pamphlets on aids to Training Tickets will once again receive preferred ticket open house at JetBlue Park on Saturday, navigation, federal requirements and pricing when compared to single February 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The trailering. Students may be eligible for On Sale Now game ticket prices. Those interested free event, open to the public, welcomes Jump Start, an on-the-water course for ickets are available for the Boston in purchasing season tickets can call fans to walk around the park and the new boat owners offered at no charge Red Sox 2020 spring training 226-4700 or visit the ticket office in grounds while enjoying concessions and for those who complete ABC and join Tseason beginning February 21 at person for more information. entertainment on Fenway South Drive. America’s Boating Club. JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Lee Starting February 21, the team will The Red Sox’ equipment truck will Local Waters, Local Charts is a County. play a total of 18 home games, including depart from Fenway Park on Monday, course directed toward new boaters Fans can purchase tickets for most 17 Grapefruit League games and the February 3. Truck Day is presented by and boaters new to the area, as well as home games at JetBlue Park online traditional college game against the JetBlue. those who wish to learn chart reading. at www.redsox.com, by calling 1-877- Northeastern University Huskies. The 2020 season is the Red Sox’ Using Chart 11427, boaters will learn 733-7699 or visiting the JetBlue Park Pitchers and catchers hold their first ninth at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. some of the basics of navigation in the box office Monday through Friday from workout February 12. The first full Fort Myers area. Students should bring 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Hearing squad workout will take place February their own copies of the chart. (Visit Local Squadron www.scbps.com for detailed instructions SPORTS QUIZ on obtaining the appropriate chart). Boating Classes Cost is $45 or $70 for two people 1. Who was the last pitcher before Cincinnati’s Michael Lorenzen in 2018 to homer in sharing materials. Saturday classes, held three consecutive at-bats? he San Carlos Bay Power on January 25, February 15 and March 2. In 2018, Kyle Higashioka of the New York Yankees became the ninth major-league Squadron will offer three boating 21, run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. player since 1920 to have his first three hits be home runs. Who was the only other Tcourses in the upcoming year. with registration at 8:15 a.m. Yankee to do it? America’s Boating Course is a basic Marine Navigation (Piloting) is a six- 3. Who is the only kicker to be named the NFL’s regular-season MVP? boating class covering the basics of boat to eight-week basic navigation course 4. Name the first Division I men’s basketball player to lead the nation in points and handling, personal watercraft, required covering chart reading, course plotting assists per game in the same season. equipment, navigation aids and rules, and basic coastal or inland navigation, 5. Entering the 2019-20 season, where did former NHL goaltender Robert Luongo and dealing with emergencies. Saturday including basic GPS usage. Classes rank on the all-time victory list? classes will be held January 11 and 18; are held Tuesday afternoons beginning 6. In 2019, Dalilah Muhammad set the women’s world mark for the 400-meter March 7 and 14; February 1 and 8; January 14 at 2 p.m. Cost is $75 for hurdles (52.20 seconds, then 52.16 seconds later in the year). How long had the April 4 and 11. America’s Boating Club members, $150 previous record lasted? The squadron will provide instruction for non-members. Advance registration 7. When was the last time a Canadian male golfer won the Canadian Open? on the laws and regulations of the required. State of Florida. Students who pass the The San Carlos Bay Power ANSWERS exam receive a Florida boater’s card Squadron classroom is located at

1954 (Pat Fletcher). (Pat 1954 (required for people born after January 16048 San Carlos Boulevard in Fort

6. Nearly 16 years – Russia’s Yuliya Pechonkina set the mark of 52.34 seconds in 2003. 7. It was was It 7. 2003. in seconds 52.34 of mark the set Pechonkina Yuliya Russia’s – years 16 Nearly 6. 1, 1988). The course is a total of eight Moseley, in 1982. 4. Oklahoma’s Trae Young, in the 2017-18 season. 5. Third, with 489 victories. victories. 489 with Third, 5. season. 2017-18 the in Young, Trae Oklahoma’s 4. 1982. in Moseley, Myers. To register, call 466-4040 and

hours spread over two Saturdays with 1. Colorado’s Mike Hampton, in 2001. 2. Alfonso Soriano (1999-2000). 3. Washington’s Mark Mark Washington’s 3. (1999-2000). Soriano Alfonso 2. 2001. in Hampton, Mike Colorado’s 1. leave a message. lunch on the second Saturday. Cost THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 23 Tickets Going Fast For City Of Palms Basketball Classic o Southwest Florida holiday season is complete without Na special gift of tickets to the nation’s top high school basketball tournament – the Culligan City of Palms Classic. Tickets are selling fast for the 47th annual event featuring the country’s top teams and players set for Wednesday, December 18 to Monday, December 23 at the 3,500-seat Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State Academy (Hialeah Gardens). College. There also will be a game in honor Ticket packages range from $260 of a legendary college and high school for a six-day preferred ticket behind coach. The Hugh Thimlar Tribute the team benches to $138 for a six-day Game will feature hometown Lehigh Senior High School and Venice High reserved ticket courtside. Single-day Cam’Ron Fletcher of Vashon High School in St. Louis, Missouri, seen dunking the basketball, reserved tickets are $32 and $27 each, will be back at this year’s Culligan City of Palms Classic photo provided School on Monday, December 23. As while a general admission ticket is $17 coach of then-Edison Junior College, Johnson, ranked No. 4 in ESPN’s and $22. A six-day parking pass close (Benton, Kentucky) and Ely (Pompano Thimlar created a junior college national top 100, and Montverde’s Cade to the arena is $65. Beach). powerhouse over 26 seasons. He also Cunningham, the No. 2 ranked player A ticket buys a fan the opportunity A ticket brings you more excitement founded the City of Palms tournament, who has committed to Oklahoma State. to see the nation’s two top-ranked with star power in the Signature Series called the News-Press Christmas The main draw also features teams, IMG Academy (Bradenton) and Sunshine Series brackets of the Basketball Tournament, in 1973. hometown Fort Myers, Whitney Young and Montverde Academy (Montverde, tournament. Taking to the court for Another tournament highlight: The (Chicago, Illinois), Briarcrest Christian Florida). They headline a lineup of 16 Signature Series games will be St. 2009-10 Fort Myers boys basketball (Memphis, Tennessee), Scotlandville teams from nine states in the main Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland), team, which became the first Lee (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), Sanford draw. West Oaks (Orlando), Hamilton Heights County boys team to win a state high (Hockessin, Delaware), Vashon (St. IMG makes a return trip to the Christian (Chattanooga, Tennessee) and school basketball championship, will be Louis, Missouri), Gonzaga Prep holiday event after reaching the Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, honored on Saturday, December 21. (Washington, DC), O’Dea (Seattle, quarterfinals a year ago, while Kansas). The Sunshine Series will have Suncoast Credit Union Arena is Washington), Roman Catholic Montverde is back after a two-year Charlotte (Punta Gorda), Lakewood located at 13351 FSW Parkway in Fort (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Riverview absence. Both are loaded with talent, (St. Petersburg), Evangelical Christian Myers. Visit www.cityofpalmsclassic. (Sarasota), Archbishop Stepinac (White with IMG featuring Duke commit Jalen School (Fort Myers), Seminole (Sanford), com to buy tickets and for tournament Plains, New York), Marshall County Stranahan (Fort Lauderdale) and Mater information.

Love and compassion for self and If this seems easier said than done, how much you love and appreciate Got A Problem? others here are a few suggestions to help you them. Visit a shelter and walk a dog. Moments of peace and joy treasure every moment of the holiday Better yet, adopt an animal who is just Dr. Connie Is In Practicing gratitude season and all year: waiting for your love and care. by Constance Giving and receiving 1. Manage your expectations. My yellow lab, Archie, and I volunteer Clancy Feeling loved and safe Consider what is important and create in the pet therapy program at Aspen Practicing loving kindness a list of holiday activities and traditions Valley Hospital monthly, and the smiles ear Friends, Having a feeling of belongingness that are meaningful to you. and healing I see in the patients (and As 2019 Being carefree and showing your Cut corners. You don’t have to be a staff too) is priceless. Dwill soon genuine smile Martha Stewart, or participate in every 5. Remember to laugh it off. It is the come to a close Appreciating your own essence holiday event. Put quiet time on your best way to reduce stress. Instead of and we embrace Practicing extreme self-care calendar as this will ease stress. Simply watching the news, switch to a comedy. 2020, my wish Having a sense of the sacred, living let go of perfection. 6. Notice little moments of beauty is that this letter with grace 2. Have compassion for yourself and and sweetness. Notice beauty all around reaches you with To capture this peace and joy, stay in others. Try not to take things personally. you: a smile, a gracious act, a loving feelings of joy, the present moment to the best of your Most people are trying to get their gesture. It’s contagious! laughter, great ability, and you will be more calm and needs met perhaps through love or 7. Pamper yourself. Take some time health and abundance. less stressed. When mindful, you are validation. for healthy self-indulgence… perhaps As we spend our holidays gathering experiencing right here, right now – of Instead of thinking where people a massage, or a walk in nature, or a with friends and family for holiday all your senses. Practice getting out in should be, think about where they’re luxurious bath and a well-deserved nap. cheer, wherever you are, make each nature, practice yoga or simply stretch, coming from. There can be far less 8. I always loved this saying: moment count and remember to fill your meditate daily, be here now, not in the frustration and greater compassion. yesterday is history, tomorrow’s a lives with daily gratitude. past of what was or the future, and 3. Be creative on your gift giving. mystery. In every spiritual tradition when you feeling anxious about what is ahead. Be aware of shopping pitfalls. It’s Today is a gift, that is why they call it are being your true self, the happiness Embrace mindfulness and gratitude and about friends and family, not grand the present!! within you is permanent because you treasure every moment. Try mindful commercialism day. Draw names or May you all have a beautiful holiday are authentic and genuine. We know eating. Sit down to a meal, close your make homemade gifts. Take time to season and a happy fulfilling New Year. what temporary happiness is: a beautiful eyes, and gently breathe in and out think about the person you are buying Peace and Love, sunset, shopping, a tropical island three times to bring your body into the for, and what they mean to you. Be Connie vacation, getting a new car. Christmas present moment and prepare yourself grateful you have the means to give a Constance Clancy, EdD, LMHC, gifts are all nice, yet once this is all said to digest the meal. Practice the slow present to someone you care about. LPC, NCC is a licensed mental health and done, the issue of lasting happiness, food movement. It is helpful to chew 4. Perform simple acts of kindness. therapist, hypnotherapist, author and the kind that no one can take away your food at least 10 times before Let everyone in your life benefit from holistic stress management instructor. from you is the kind that really matters. swallowing. your attitude of gratitude. Volunteer, If you have a question, email So as you move through the You may want to take that special donate to your favorite charity, and you Constance at drconstanceclancy@ holidays (holy-day season), keep track trip to a place you have always dreamed will appreciate how your act of kindness gmail.com or visit www. of the things that bring you closer to to visit or a place you love and wish to has brightened someone’s day. Spend drconstanceclancy.com. embracing your true essence: return. Make it happen. time with your pets and let them know 24 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 deaRPharmacist (often undiagnosed) reason for both Doctor and Dietician chocolate mousse and pumpkin brownies. depression and oral pain. There’s a lot Chia seeds are awesome – a couple Natural Solutions more information regarding low thyroid Strengthen Your tablespoons mixed into about two cups of (and another vitamin that helps) in the your favorite milk of choice with a splash For Burning longer version of this article (which I’m Immune Function of maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla, happy to email to you) after you sign up stored in the fridge overnight, will make for Mouth Syndrome for my free newsletter at www.suzycohen. With Food a tasty treat. Top with nuts and cocoa nibs com. or some coconut whipped topping! by Suzy Cohen, RPh I truly hope this information helps you This information is not intended to ear Readers: feel better and makes mealtime more treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Holiday enjoyable. Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine foods are This information is not intended to Clinics has two locations: one in Oak D treat, cure or diagnose your condition. all around us at this Park, Illinois, and one in Fort Myers. It time of year. And Suzy Cohen is the author of The was established in 1991 by Ross Hauser, enjoying these pies, 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, RD. They cakes and delicious pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. can be reached at info@caringmedical. meals is taken for SuzyCohen.com. com. granted by most of us. But what if you had chronic mouth Chronic pain? This occurs with a condition called Chronic Pain Burning Mouth Syndrome, which feels like Disease Program by Ross Hauser, MD and Marion Hauser, MS, RD Workshops its name. There are usually no sores in the ee Health’s Lee Health Solutions, mouth... it is just the sensation of burning, ee Health will hold a free six-week in partnership with many local he stronger one’s immune system, or heat, or pain. The medical term for the less likely they are to get sick workshop, entitled Chronic Pain people who suffer with this is called Lcommunity agencies and supported in Self-Management, at four different or catch the latest flu or cold going L “idiopathic glossopyrosis.” part initially by a grant from the Southwest T locations beginning in January. The Florida Community Foundation, will hold around. A couple of months ago, we wrote Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is about what supplements to take to ward research-based program developed by common in people who take medications a free six-week workshop, entitled Chronic off the cold and flu, thus enhancing your Stanford University will help participants for blood pressure or cardiovascular Disease Self-Management. Workshops will become empowered to improve their disease. The nutrient depletions that cause be offered at The Preserve on Tuesdays immune system. Check that out at www. hauserdiet.com for more information. quality of life. neuropathy are fully discussed in my beginning January 7 from 9 to 11:30 The sessions will be held on: paperback book Drug Muggers. a.m. and at Cypress Cove-Edison Hall on Do you ever wonder why colds come on mainly during colder weather? As the Tuesdays beginning January 7 from There isn’t a lot that conventional Wednesdays beginning January 8 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic medicine offers. There aren’t a lot of 9:30 a.m. to noon. weather cools, our body’s biochemistry develops a need for more good protein Church, 5632 Sunrise Drive, in Fort drugs to try, just a handful. Physicians The research-based program developed Myers. work you up for the obvious, like GERD at Stanford University Patient Education and fat sources such as avocado, olive oil/olives, coconut oil, nuts, fish and Wednesdays beginning January 8 from (gastroesophageal reflux) or Sjogren’s Research Center is designed for people 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder. Some age 18 years or older with chronic health lean meats, along with plenty of fresh vegetables. Church, 15840 McGregor Boulevard, in doctors admit that they don’t know what conditions to help them learn ways to Fort Myers. is causing the pain (termed “idiopathic”), better manage their chronic conditions However, if we feed the body lots of simple sugars, our chemistry is going to be Fridays beginning January 10 from but they’ll still try to help by prescribing a and the symptoms that often accompany 9:30 a.m. to noon at Beacon of Hope, medication called gabapentin. This reduces chronic health conditions. off, and we are going to get sick. With the cooler weather comes the holiday season, 5090 Doug Taylor Circle, in St. James the sensation of pain, but its use is limited It’s All About You is 2.5 hours once a City. due to side effects. You will be told to drink week. starting with Thanksgiving and going through New Years Day. With that comes Fridays beginning January 10 from 1 plenty of fluids (to avoid dry mouth), suck The Preserve is located at 1475 Hope to 3:30 p.m. at McGregor Community on ice chips and avoid acidic foods that lots of candy, cookies, desserts, special Center Loop in Fort Myers. Cypress Cove- Services, 2070 Carrell Road, Suite B, in could aggravate the pain. Some acidic beverages, combined with late nights, Edison Hall is located at 10200 Cypress Fort Myers. foods include tomatoes, citrus fruits, soda/ Cove Drive in Fort Myers. shopping, planning, hosting and the like. carbonated water, sauerkraut, pomegranate We eat less healthy, get less sleep and are Learn how to more easily manage For more information or to register, call your medications; understand the benefits juice and coffee. 343-9264. exposed to more germs. It’s a tough battle! A study once determined that B12 We don’t want to be Debbie Downer, of exercise; manage symptoms of stress, deficiency was definitely associated with but remember that sugar does lower one’s pain and fatigue; and make smarter BMS. They also checked levels of iron, Manager immune function every time we eat it. decisions related to healthy eating. folate, calcium and magnesium but none Thus, it is a good idea to keep intake of Participants will also receive a copy of of those were deficient in the patients Earns Health simple sugars to a minimum all of the the book Living a Healthy Life with they checked. So if B12 is deficient time, not just during cold season. Chronic Pain. in people who have this type of oral Certification We try different recipes that contain Seating is limited and registration pain, it begs a new question about their healthier choices but taste “sweet” – for is required. Call 343-9264 for more intestinal microbiome. I say that because taci Mihm, CPCO, CRC, of example chia seed pudding, avocado information. B12 is manufactured in the human body Physicians’ Primary Care of from your gut flora, and if you have an SSouthwest Florida, has earned unhealthy probiotic stash down there, certification as a risk adjustment coder From page 1 provides many laughs with the dialogue you won’t make adequate B12. Could (CRC). The certification is awarded by the probiotics help? I think so, they’re worth a American Academy of Professional Coders that goes with her three characters. try anyway. to professionals who have demonstrated Lab Theater Situations include an uncle-to-be who tries I can confirm that high levels of the necessary skills, knowledge and waiting room of a hospital maternity to bribe the couple into naming the baby homocysteine are associated with BMS, attitudes to analyze clinical statements and ward is not where you want an extended after him, and a friend who feels a water and the only way to lower homocysteine is accurately assign standard codes using a assortment of dysfunctional family birth would be best for the baby. with high quality B vitamins, not medicine. classification system. members and friends to join you. But Prior to the show, the audience hears In 2013, researchers found that reducing Mihm, who lives in Cape Coral, that’s what happens, and that’s what a hospital intercom sending out messages high homocysteine could improve things. completed a 5.5 hour exam assessing her adds to the hilarity. including one that tells a couple they left But be careful about the type of B vitamin knowledge of code classification. She is Other cast memebers – Danielle their baby and stroller in the lobby. you choose to take. celebrating 31 years in healthcare with Channell, Scott Davis, Kristen Wilson, Let Nothing You Dismay is co- Some reports suggest that elevated Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Todd Lyman, Holly Zammerilla and Ken directed by Annette Trossbach and Steven blood levels of B6 are seen in patients Florida and Associates in Ob/Gyn. She is Johnson – take on all the other roles. Coe. It’s a fun show and you might even with BMS. Higher serum levels of B6 PPC’s compliance and education manager. This includes an aunt who is a nun, spot a relative or two among those on imply lower cellular levels. Why isn’t the Mihm attended Edison Community Kevin’s trophy stepmom whose face is stage. The show runs through Sunday, B6 getting inside the cell? You could College (now Florida SouthWestern) still paralyzed from a Botox injection, December 22 at Laboratory Theater exacerbate the pain if you don’t take a and earned certification as a certified Allie’s competitive sister, and a host of of Florida, located at 1634 Woodford biologically active form of B6, or other B professional compliance officer in 2016. crazy characters. All do a terrific job Avenue in downtown Fort Myers. For vitamins. For more information, visit www. changing personalities. Kristen Wilson tickets, visit www.brownpapertickets.com Research has found that hypothyroidism ppcswfl.com. or call the box office at 218-0481. THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019 25

PETS OF THE WEEK photos provided Lee County Domestic Animal Services Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Office...... 477-1200 Maggie And Pumpkin Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft . Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Pumpkin ID# A673475 Fort Myers Harmonica Band ...... 610-653-7940 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 looking for a new family. Could you be my new Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 someone? I just long for someone I can curl up Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 next too and purr the night away. Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 My adoption fee is $10 with the adopt one, get The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 a feline friend free. Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Lee County Domestic Animal Services will Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 Maggie ID# A800932 celebrate the upcoming holiday season with a Gift CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Giving Tree. The tree in the adoption lobby at American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 ello, my name is Maggie. I am a super animal services is decorated with ornaments with Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL and quite sassy-senior! I am a 10-year- Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 a wish list of gifts for the shelter pets. Visitors may American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Hold female chihuahua who is a bundle of pick one up and return them to Animal Services personality. I love to cuddle and will spin around Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 by December 21 to help make the animals’ Audubon Society...... 472-3156 with excitement when I see one of my favorite holiday a little brighter. The ornament is yours to Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 volunteers. I am perfect if you live in an apartment keep for your tree. Visit www.leelostpets.com to Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 or condo and are retired. I would love to spend Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 view all pets currently available and adoption fees. Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 the holidays and beyond as part of the family. The shelter is open to the public Monday My adoption fee is $10. duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 through Saturday at 5600 Banner Drive in Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 Hi, I’m Pumpkin. It just takes one look at me to Fort Myers. Adoptions are available 10:30 a.m. Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter...... 239-267-1990 guess how I got my name. It was a combination of to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy. . . . . 728-3743 my beautiful coloring and shall we say full-figure? information, visit Lee County Domestic Animal Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 I am a 3-year-old female domestic shorthair who Services at www.leegov.com/animalservices or Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 recently lost my owner and now find myself Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 call 533-7387. Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Haven on Earth Animal League and sleep with NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 you – just like a Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Baby Grey human child. Baby Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 Grey needs a lot Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 And Peloton of attention and Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 really needs to have Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 another kitty around Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 to help keep him Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 company and play Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 with him. Peloton Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 is very easy going. Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 They both get along Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 great with other POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 cats and would do Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 well in a multi-cat Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 household. Baby United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 Grey has extremely United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS soft fur and feels Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 like a marshmallow, Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 Baby Grey while little Peloton Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 is sleek and shiny. Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 i There! We are Baby Grey (grey and Peloton Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 white) and Peloton (black and white Peloton has a white tip at the end of her Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 Htuxedo). While we aren’t biological JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 siblings, we’ve spent our entire lives together tail. Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 so we would really like to get adopted together. Come see us at the PetSmart on Six Mile Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 Baby Grey is a 6-month-old male, and Peloton is Skatium...... 321-7510 a 5-month-old female. We’ve been neutered and We are being cared for by Haven on Earth Animal League. For more information, Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 spayed and have all of our vaccinations. We are Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 very playful and sweet. call Diane at 860-833-4472 or email True Tours...... 945-0405 [email protected]. Baby Grey likes to give kisses, and will cuddle To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@riverweekly .com 26 THE RIVER - DECEMBER 13, 2019

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Find At Least Six Differences Between Panels SUDOKU To play Sudoku: Complete the grid so that every row, column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 (the same number cannot appear more than once in a row, column or 3x3 box.) There is no guessing and no math involved, just logic.

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Roasted Radishes 3 cups radishes, trimmed and halved 3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced 1 bunch fresh parsley, for garnish 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter, melted Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine ingredients and toss to evenly coat. Pour onto a sheet pan and roast for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Taste and readjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Fresh tip: A final sprinkle of sea salt after roasting brings out the sweetness of the radish.

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Don't Harm The Fish by Capt. Matt Mitchell anding a big fish from the beach can be hard on the fish. LDragging a fish up onto the sand if you’re going to release it is not an option as it usually damages or kills the fish. Hold the fish in the water while you unhook it if you’re going to release it. The less you can touch a fish before release the better for the fish. If you want a picture with the fish, support it as you lift it out of the water – and do it quickly. Before releasing, revive the fish while holding it in the water; moving it slowly back and forth so water goes over its gills. The fish will let you know when it’s ready to swim off. Florida residents as well as out of state visitors need a fishing license to fish from shore.

Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Hill Tide Estates Boca Grande 2019 4,555 $7,500,000 $6,800,000 197 Villa Pines Fort Myers 1994 7,178 $1,499,900 $1,550,000 152 Edgewater Fort Myers 2000 3,788 $1,100,000 $1,065,000 8 Sanctuary At Wulfert Sanibel 1997 4,813 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 0 Oak Knoll Fort Myers 2003 4,644 $999,900 $999,900 198 Cape Coral Cape Coral 1989 3,767 $995,000 $950,000 118 Cape Coral Cape Coral 1975 2,585 $919,900 $905,000 42 Sanctuary Bonita Springs 1992 2,772 $850,000 $790,000 394 Palm Isles Fort Myers Beach 1986 2,868 $785,000 $750,000 4 Pinehurst Estero 1998 2,792 $780,000 $745,000 0

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