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Vol. 18, No. 33 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers AUGUST 16, 2019 Mike Dinko as the drunk doing a World Premiere precarious balancing act trying to stay on his feet. Others are David Cooley, Dazzles At Margaret Cooley, Todd Lyman and Stacy Stauffer. Sam Bostic has the Lab Theater role of Joe, Bernice’s trainee, but was by Di Saggau unable to perform the night I was there so Kristen Wilson stood in for him with t’s always fun to attend a World script in hand and all worked out well. Premiere, and DMV at Laboratory Bernice finally calls Jimmy’s number ITheater of Florida is one to enjoy. and does everything in her power to Zalman Velvel, the playwright, based the keep him from getting his license, play on his personal visits to the DMV, including manipulating the numbers and he also interviewed staff members on the eye exam. She even has his car in Fort Myers and elsewhere about their towed. When Jimmy calls the mayor experiences. I learned this while chatting and the tax collector to the scene on his with his wife and sister who were seated behalf, Bernice is threatened with being in front of me the night I attended. fired and losing her benefits. Will she Most people do not look forward to give in? That’s what you’ll have to find their trip to the DMV because of the out for yourself, and it’s an ending you inconvenience but you must admit it’s a are sure to enjoy. The entire cast does great place to “people watch.” a great job but this is definitely one of The characters in DMV are a little Benzing’s finest moments. She shines as far-fetched but that’s what adds to the Gerrie Benzing and Mike Dinko exchange a few words photo by Paula Sisk the fierce and determined Bernice. humor. As the play begins, we meet belongings are already on their way behavior. She’s sick and tired of it. DMV is directed by Carmen Bernice Hodes, pronounced Hode-ESS to a new location and, although she’s Instead of calling his number, she Crussard, and I can just imagine the fun as she constantly reminds everyone. The hungover from a going away party the skips over him and allows others to cut everyone had putting this one together. role is played to perfection by Gerrie night before, her future looks bright. in line. This includes a transvestite sex Performances run through August 25 Benzing. After spending 30 years with That is until she meets up with Jimmy worker, a man with a questionable ID, at Laboratory Theater of Florida, 1634 the Fort Myers DMV and putting up Rogers, played by Art Keen. He’s in a a drunk, an old man who can’t stay Woodford Avenue in downtown Fort with a host of unreasonable customers, rush to get his license and tries to work awake, an aging hippie, and a host Myers. Tickets are available online at Bernice has one last day of work before a few deals to move up in line. Bernice of others. Several actors play multiple www.brownpapertickets.com or by she retires with a good pension. Her is not going to stand for this kind of roles. I was especially impressed with calling the box office at 218-0481. Estates Offering Private Tour Of Georgia Cities dison and Ford Winter Estates offers several private VIP Tours to other Etourist destinations throughout the year. In September, a tour to Richmond Hill and Savannah, Georgia will be offered and is open to both Edison Ford members and the public. The tour is scheduled for September 30 through October 2. VIP Tours offer an opportunity for visitors to tour other museums and gardens with a group of often like-minded people and share unique behind-the- scenes experiences that they would not be able to participate in on their own. Richmond Hill Plantation is a private community. The tour will give special The Red Cross Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action award was presented to Thomas access to the Ford plantation home Sentner for saving a life photo provided where Henry and Clara Ford lived. Guests Guests get a behind-the-scenes look at will get to see areas of the home and historic attractions photo provided award at the chapter’s monthly volunteer community that are normally closed to the Richmond Hill History Museum, Certificate Of dinner. visitors, such as the secret tunnel under Last year in September, Sentner was Henry and Clara Ford’s Richmond Hill the house. plantation, and see Fort McAllister Historic Extraordinary deployed to Wilmington, North Carolina Airfare or transportation to Savannah, as a disaster health services volunteer to Park and Museum. Lunch is included; Georgia is not included and participants guests should make their own dinner Action Presented assist residents in a shelter impacted by should arrange to arrive in Savannah by Hurricane Florence. At the shelter, he arrangements. n August 1, the American Red Sunday, September 29. The tour starts On Tuesday, October 1, guests will get Cross Southern Gulf Chapter provided care to individuals who needed on Monday, September 30, with a private additional medical assistance throughout a private trolley tour of historic Savannah, Orecognized Thomas Sentner for trolley tour in Richmond Hill. Guests tour the Andrew Low House, visit the the night. using Red Cross lifesaving skills to save an will visit the courthouse, fire station, Davenport House, have lunch at the individual’s life. He was presented with an On September 27, 2018, an individual Martha-Mary Chapel and historic bakery, continued on page 21 continued on page 18 2 THE RIVER - AUGUST 16, 2019 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Gas Stations Galore by Gerri Reaves, PhD or the middle decades of the 20th century, downtown Fort Myers was chock-a-block with service stations. FBeginning in the 1920s, when automobile travel really took off, until the 1960s, gas stations proliferated in the relatively small business district. This early-1940s view of First Street looking east from the railroad tracks at Monroe – note the tracks along the bottom of the photo – illustrates just how easy it once was to fill ‘er up in downtown. In fact, you didn’t even have to get out of the car. In that era, attendants not only filled the tank, but checked the tire pressure and oil, and even washed the windshield as standard service. Within just the block pictured here, motorists had a choice of a Sinclair, Texaco, or Gulf gasoline pump. To add perspective: In 1929, there were eight Sinclair stations alone in the Fort Myers area. The filling stations were established in the 1930s, but the Sinclair began as Dixie filling station and was not as long-lived as the other two. Notice the Sinclair sign above the car roof and the round “HC” sign advertising Gas stations, railroad tracks and Citrus Street have vanished, and downtown has a new look Sinclair’s “High Compression” fuel. photo by Gerri Reaves The roofline of the Morgan Hotel on Dean Street is visible above the Sinclair’s the Collier Arcade (aka Post Office Arcade). service portico. A Gulf station remained in business there until around 1970 under various Just east (and nearly center-photo) at Citrus Street the oval Amoco sign is ownerships. outlined against the brick wall of the Fort Myers Realty Building at the northwest Upper right of the Gulf sign is the vertical Kress sign at Broadway, the corner corner at Dean. where Starbucks is now. Direct your gaze to the south side of First and you’ll see the round Gulf sign Today, there’s no gas station within the main business district, and that fact marking the station on the corner at Monroe. A bit of the station’s service portico reflects changing trends in zoning and city planning based on a New-Urbanist is visible to the right of the Oleander Ice Cream sign painted on the west wall of philosophy. However, the Fort Myers Realty Building, Morgan Hotel (now the Dean Executive Suites) and Kress Building still exist. The City of Palms Parking Garage stands on part of the former Sinclair station, and the Strayhorn Building approximately occupies the former Amoco station spot. The First Street wing of the arcade was demolished when the U.S. Courthouse & Federal Building was built on the Gulf station corner. Several of downtown’s historic gas stations do still exist and are creatively repurposed. Go on a downtown treasure hunt and look for those classic stations. Then visit the following research centers to learn more about the gas stations that powered the 20th century car craze. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit 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 non-profit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. In the early 1940s, motorists could choose from three filling stations on this First Street block, theimag.org. from left, Sinclair, Amoco and Gulf. The eastward view is from the railroad tracks on Monroe Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society and The News- Street. photo courtesy Bob Clark Press.

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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 Barbara Cacchione Craig R. Hersch Mike Terry Amanda Hartman Kay Casperson Capt. Matt Mitchell Advertising Justin Wilder Suzy Cohen Trinette Nelson Bob Petcher Linda Coin Howard Prager Marcia Feeney 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 - AUGUST 16, 2019 3 Shell Point Residents Help Local Students

Residents of Shell Point Retirement Community hosted their annual summer school supply distribution event to benefit the children and grandchildren of the community’s employees photos provided adding that the group distributed nearly residents have continued this tradition,” 100 bags more than last year’s total said Karen Anderson, Shell Point’s of 650. “It is a great way to show how vice president of human resources. much we care about them.” “Our employees truly appreciate our “We are so fortunate that our residents’ generosity.”

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Some of the staff members from Shell Point’s healthcare team with their children’s new school supplies esidents of Shell Point Retirement Point residents, many of whom also Community hosted their 13th volunteered to hand out the bags. Rannual summer school supply Several staff members brought their distribution event to benefit the children children to the distribution event to and grandchildren of the community’s thank the residents in person. employees. Committee chairs David and Carol A total of 720 bags brimming with Krafft said Shell Point residents enjoy school supplies for children attending coordinating this event each year for kindergarten through fifth grade were the community’s employees. “We like to distributed to Shell Point employees. help ensure their children have a great All the supplies were donated by Shell start to their school year,” they said,

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THE RIVER - AUGUST 16, 2019 11 CROW Case Of The Week: possibility is the hawk was sick/thin prior and was more susceptible to sustaining a traumatic injury,” said Red-Tailed Hawk Dr. Bast. The hawk was placed in an oxygen chamber by Bob Petcher and given time to relax. Afterwards, radiographs red-tailed hawk (Buteo were taken that confirmed the hawk had a fractured jamaicensis) has been humerus in its right wing. Veterinarians wrapped Areferred to as the most the wing and placed an intravenous catheter to help common hawk in the continent. administer fluids and medications. In fact, the shrill cry of this After a few days, the hawk was brighter and ready species of hawk is reportedly for surgery to repair the broken wing. During the the sound you’ll most likely hear surgery, an external fixation and pins were used to when you see any hawk or eagle, stabilize the fracture. no matter the species, onscreen “Surgery went well and three pins were placed or in the background of a movie. to realign the bone,” said Dr. Bast. “Once a callus Red-tailed hawks are not likely started to form, the pins were removed and the bird is to be seen at your backyard bird feeder. This type of now just in a body wrap to keep the wing stable as it hawk would rather go after small mammals, though continues to heal.” it is rare for them to attack dogs or cats. You may The red-tailed hawk will now call CROW its home see them pair up with another similar hawk while until the bone heals. guarding opposite sides of a tree in pursuit of tree “It will take six to eight weeks post-surgery for the squirrels. bone to heal and for the patient to have done the These large hawks sport red tails, rich brown heads physical therapy necessary to regain normal flight and feathers as well as white necklines and rounded function in preparation for release,” said Dr. Bast. wings. The open country bird usually hunts from If all goes well during the patient’s rehabilitation, high perches and swoops down to capture prey in its the red-tailed hawk should be released back into the talons. Red-tailed hawks also nest in tall trees, often wild when ready. the tallest in a cluster, where both sexes will contribute “The hawk has finished its course of antibiotics, to the building of the nest. and is eating on its own. It is still in ICU (intensive At CROW, a red-tailed hawk was admitted after care unit) getting physical therapy every three days,” being found on the ground and lying on its back. said Dr. Bast. “It is still early on in the process, but so Veterinarians noted the hawk to be open-mouth far it is looking good.” breathing. A quick feel for broken bones revealed an CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, area of concern in the hawk’s right wing. The patient Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife hospital providing was also noticed to be very thin. Patient #19-3188, like most hawks, doesn’t seem too veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife Finding the fracture was not difficult prior to x-rays. pleased to be photographed while wearing a body wrap from our local area. The hospital accepts patients “No, it was easy to feel soft tissue swelling and the during rehabilitation photo by Brian Bohlman seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail crepitus, or crunch of the fracture fragments rubbing The delicate frame of the patient was most likely donations to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call against each other, on physical exam,” said Dr. Robin related to its injury. 472-3644 or visit www.crowclinic.org. Bast, CROW’s staff veterinarian. “That is a likely scenario, although another

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(WoW) project to fabrication. The grant The Conservation Land Acquisition will match donations made by December and Stewardship Advisory Committee 31, 2019, dollar for dollar up to (CLASAC) unanimously recommended $50,000. each purchase. “If the challenge is met, and we raise Conservation 20/20, which has the additional $100,000, we will have preserved about 29,700 acres since its nearly reached our goal of $255,000 for inception, is Lee County’s environmental making WoW a reality and bringing it into acquisition and management program. underserved communities in a five-county Conservation lands help the county area,” said DDWS Executive Director protect drinking water, enhance water Birgie Miller. “For children of all ages, quality, provide nature-based recreational as well as adults, this ‘traveling refuge’ opportunities, protect areas from flooding will drive to distant schools, libraries, and provide wildlife habitat. For more after-school programs and so many other information, visit www.conservation2020. image provided places to teach and inspire about saving Artist’s rendering of Wildlife on Wheels org. and protecting our land, water and the Westland. “We are always looking for hands-on exhibits inside and outside of wildlife who need that habitat to survive. new and creative ways to engage people WoW to maximize their inspirational We are seeking donations and pledges of of all ages in conservation. We are so learning potential. Register For any size.” excited about the possibilities of teaching Donations will fund learning stations The educational WoW project began and inspiring through the WoW in that interpret mangrove ecosystems, Scarecrows with an anonymous $100,000 family hard-to-reach communities.” water quality, water conservation, grant; since then, donations have brought “We are currently in the research and pollution and plastic, animal scats and In The Park the total raised to $125,000. planning stage of this exciting, innovative tracks, Florida’s native animals, wildlife he Lakes Park Enrichment “Both major donor foundations believe project, with the goal of unveiling WoW sounds and other topics that meet the Foundation invites the Southwest in education as the key component in March of 2020, if the money is raised refuge’s mission. TFlorida community to participate in to making a difference in protecting by the end of December,” added Miller. Refuge staff, Lee County teachers its 10th annual Scarecrows in the Park what is left in our world for the wildlife DDWS hopes to hire a bilingual and a team of volunteers will draw on competition during the Lakes Park Fall and the people who depend on it,” educator, who, along with volunteers and knowledge gained in the classroom Festival, planned for October 11 to 27 said Supervisory Refuge Ranger Toni interns, will staff the museum-quality, to design interpretative exhibits and at Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus programs that complement Florida Drive in Fort Myers. educational requirements. Local businesses, community Help SCCF Bring Back the Barn Owls “The refuge will continue bringing members, organizations, schools and schools here by bus -- nearly 5,000 youth groups such as Scouts and 4-H can students annually,” said Westland. “But join the competition fun by fashioning Poisoned rats can kill the eagles, our WoW mobile educational outreach rig custom-made scarecrows to be displayed will allow refuge staff to reach thousands at Lakes Park during the festival. hawks, bobcats and owls that eat them. more kids and their families who are Proceeds will benefit park-enhancing otherwise unable to experience the projects and programs funded and outdoors at the refuge.” managed by the Lakes Park Enrichment Tell your pest control professional to Anyone interested in making a tax- Foundation. Prizes will be awarded in NOT use these rat poisons: deductible donation that will double the multiple categories by a team of celebrity impact in support of the WoW project judges at the Scarecrows VIP Party • brodifacoum • bromailone • difenacoum • difethialone can contact Miller at 472-1100 ext. 4 or on Saturday, October 12. Fall Festival [email protected]. attendees will vote for their favorites Or consider not using any rat poisons at all. in the People’s Choice competition. Instead, seal all entry points to your home. People’s Choice winners will be Conservation announced the last week of the festival. “The Fall Festival and Scarecrows in Help SCCF Bring Back the Barn Owls20/20 Land the Park have evolved into the ultimate kickoff to ‘season’ here in Lee County,” Poisoned rats can kill the eagles, hawks, bobcats and owls that eat them.To Be Purchased said Foundation Vice President and he Lee Board of County fundraising chair Tara Molloy. “This is our Tell your pest control Commissioners recently voted to 10th anniversary for Scarecrows in the Tpurchase two parcels totaling more Park – it should be the biggest yet.” professional to NOT use than 60 acres for Conservation 20/20 More than 50,000 visitors attend the to add to existing preserves in Alva and Fall Festival each year, Molloy said. these rat poisons: Bonita Springs. The deadline for competition The purchased land includes: registration is September 20. • brodifacoum SCCF 20.8 acres near Goggin Road that is Teachers, Scout troop leaders, business • bromailone surrounded on three sides by 1,155-acre sponsors and anyone else interested in Alva Scrub Preserve. The parcel contains participating should visit www.lakespark. • difenacoum 472-2329 scrub, oak hammock, old growth pine and org or email Foundation Executive is located in a secondary panther habitat Director Erin White at info@lakespark. • difethialone sccf.org and Florida scrub jay habitat. The purchase org. You will be placed on a mailing list price is $186,930 plus closing costs. for scarecrows-related communications, Or consider not using any rat poisons at all. About 40 acres located within the including official application, sponsor/ Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed builder match-ups, deadlines and build Instead, seal all entry points to your home. 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Read Sawczyn and Jason Kohn photos provided Trish Fancher and Read Sawczyn Dr. Jesse Bryson and Read Sawczyn Kerri Goldsmith and Read Sawczyn of the principles behind Rotary, and Elementary School, donated to help in 2017, and the Junior ROTC Army Rotary Club we’re privileged to be able to recognize solve a cold case and supported the Instructor of the Year award in 2018. them,” said Read Sawczyn, head of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Goldsmith is president of the Presents Local awards committee for the Rotary Club of Life. Fancher volunteers for the Crohn’s Rotary Club of Fort Myers South and Fort Myers South. “They’re all creating and Colitis Foundation, engages in is a Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Service Awards positive change and making a real educational campaigns and recently won Commerce Women in Business APEX he backbone of Southwest Florida is difference.” other awards for waterway initiatives and Award finalist. Throughout her career, the people who give of themselves The Four-Way Test Award recognizes anti-littering work. she has served in leadership roles with Tto make it better. Four such people people who emphasize service above The Vocational Service Leadership numerous industry associations and are this year’s Rotary Club of Fort self and conduct their lives and business Award is for those who exemplify nonprofits, and remains active in the Myers South award winners. Downtown in line with the Rotary Club’s Four-Way integrity and high ethical standards in community. She has been instrumental in House of Pizza owner Jason Kohn and Test, composed of the following questions business and use their vocational talents instituting the Rotary Club’s e-newsletter, Keep Lee County Beautiful Executive designed to help guide decision-making: to serve the community. Bryson has as well as helping to manage its online Director Trish Fancher won the Four- Is it truth? mentored youth for more than 20 years presence through its websites and social Way Test Award. The Vocational Service Is it fair to all concerned? and served in the U.S. Army, working media. Leadership Award went to Dr. Jesse Does it build goodwill and better under presidents Bill Clinton and George Rotary Club of Fort Myers South Bryson, who founded and directs the I friendships? W. Bush as part of the White House meetings are held each Monday at noon Will Mentorship Foundation, and Kerri Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Communications Agency. He received at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Goldsmith, a financial advisor at HBKS Kohn served nine years on the the Uncommon Friends Foundation Tower Shops, located at 13051 Bell Wealth Advisors. board of directors of the River District Champion Teacher award in 2016, the Tower Drive. For more information, visit “Each winner is a sterling example Alliance, volunteered at Edison Park Golden Apple Teacher of the Year award www.rotarysouth.org.

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Those a new trust that came out from inside of the old one but is a completely different Iare the wooden dolls, commonly known as Russian nesting “person” in that it might have different provisions and beneficiaries. That is why dolls, of decreasing size placed one inside of the other. The the banks and brokerage houses have to change the title to the accounts that are outer layer is usually the painting of a woman wearing a dress now divided between the testamentary trusts. and a babushka with figurines inside that are either male or You might wonder why anyone would use a testamentary trust to begin with. female characters with the smallest usually looking like an Why don’t you just divide all of your estate and leave everything outright to your infant carved out of a single wood chip. children? Testamentary trusts are useful in that they can serve to protect the assets The matryoshka doll is a good analogy for an estate that you are leaving your children from the threat of a divorcing spouse, creditors planning technique that attorneys frequently use but that many and predators. of their clients don’t quite understand – the “testamentary trust.” Assume the example where a son got foreclosed on and the bank obtained a Think of a “testamentary trust” as the inside doll of one larger than it. The deficiency judgment on the mortgage balance. If you leave an inheritance outright “outside” or main element is usually a will or a revocable living trust. If I create the to him, the bank may be able to force collection on their judgment. Another Craig Hersch Revocable Trust, then that is the biggest matryoshka doll. Inside of example would be your daughter, the doctor, who is in the middle of a malpractice my main doll might be a bunch of smaller dolls, the “testamentary trusts.” case when you die. There, the inheritance you leave her might be at risk. When the grantor of that trust dies, the next inside trust comes out, which is Testamentary trusts can be built to mitigate these problems. a testamentary trust. “Testamentary” refers to “after death,” meaning that the In years past, testamentary trusts got a bad rap. Many named banks as trustees revocable trust may split into one or more testamentary trusts that can continue that didn’t perform well or were loathe to distribute any of the money to the trust on for a period of years or the lifetime of their beneficiaries who follow the person beneficiaries. Those days are past. A good estate planning attorney can draft who originally created the trust. a trust that gives its beneficiaries control over the investments and distributions Let’s say that Ronald creates a revocable living trust. At his death, a of the trust. We can also draft provisions that allow a corporate trustee to serve testamentary marital trust is created for and benefits his wife Tiffany for the rest alongside and be replaced by your selected trustee. of her life. When Tiffany dies, two more testamentary trusts are created to benefit Testamentary trusts can also be drafted to accomplish income tax savings their children, Ron Jr. and Kathleen. Like the matryoshka doll, the trusts keep amongst its beneficiaries that cannot otherwise be achieved when an estate is dividing. distributed outright. There are all sorts of benefits to drafting testamentary trusts But the testamentary trusts are not new trusts that require new language. They inside of your revocable trust or will, and many of these benefits have nothing at always existed inside of their parent trust but didn’t spring into life until the trust all to do with estate taxes. before them dies or is taken apart so that the new trust becomes the governing So when your attorney starts talking about the use of a testamentary trust, think language. about the old wooden matryoshka dolls. They’re not quite as beautiful or as much Many people, including those who work in the financial services industry, get fun, but they can sure add some life and good benefits to your estate plan. confused by testamentary trusts. When Ronald dies, for example, my office might ©2019 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.

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He is called KBM for large tasks into manageable pieces This report was adapted from the short. image provided and provide guidelines so students can National Center on Secondary Education KBM was once celebrated as a social The New Girl came about as monitor their own progress. Familiarize and Transition. reformer who desired to modernize Silva was working on a novel about students with using an agenda/ Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at his country with social and religious a crusading young Arab Prince who assignment book to keep track of daily Florida SouthWestern State College, reforms. Now he is a controversial wanted to modernize his religiously and long-term assignments. where she teaches psychology and figure, reviled for his role in the death intolerant country. He set aside the Schedule tours of new school – During education courses. She is also a of a dissident journalist named Omar manuscript for awhile and, after the the summer prior to entering the school, nationally certified school psychologist Nawwaf. KBM turns to Allon to help brutal murder of Jamal Khashoggi, students and parents should arrange for and consultant for School Consultation find his daughter. He also seeks out a Saudi dissident and columnist for a tour of the school. If possible, parents Services, a private educational former CIA officer, now art curator, the Washington Post, he used events can request the student’s schedule from consulting company. Questions for Sarah Bancroft. She has helped him surrounding Khashoggi’s death to the school counselor or administrator so publication may be addressed to purchase famous paintings for a inspire some of the events in The New that the student can locate classes and [email protected]. 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The award New Logo And will be presented in recognition of the Private Tour critical importance of ethical leadership in Pirate’s House (included), and visit Franklin Website Unveiled today’s businesses and organizations during Square Market and Maritime Museum. the Uncommon Evening event at the The next day includes a tour of the Pin For University historic Burroughs Home & Gardens on Point Heritage Museum, Railroad Museum odges University launched a new Thursday, November 14. and train ride, lunch at Paula Dean’s The brand and logo, and unveiled new mascot is a hawk and was inspired The award will be presented to a Lady and Sons restaurant (buffet included), Ha redesigned website at www. by a pair of hawks that have made the Southwest Florida business that exemplifies the Savannah History Museum, City pathways.hodges.edu. Fort Myers campus their home for years. a high standard of ethical behavior. Market and concludes with the Prohibition “As we have evolved over the years in The hawk represents the time in one’s life Businesses can nominate themselves Museum. our focus of workforce-directed education, when the focus is on what’s ahead and or be nominated by a third party. The The tour cost is $600 for Edison Ford we wanted to create a new look for the the preparation for a leadership role. The online nomination form and detailed members and $675 for non-members. university,” said Dr. John Meyer, president hawk is powerful, has a global vision and is submission guidelines are available at www. 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It is the largest and the accredited in public relations Donation Made commercial driving school in Florida and worked in both the public and private sectors, specializing in strategic (APR) credential in 2016. is offered to teens at no charge. The To earn the CPRC credential, For Teen Driver cost to run this program is covered by marketing communication and public relations in a wide range of industries, candidates must have 10 years of grants from State Farm and contributions experience in the field; have earned Education from local sheriff’s offices. Instructors including nonprofit, retail, hospitality, health and wellness, lifestyle, attractions the accredited in public relations he Florida Sheriffs Association are certified law enforcement officers and real estate. She has been an designation, which is the first tier of (FSA) announced that once again, with accreditations from the State of active member and leader in FPRA’s accreditation; successfully complete a State Farm has granted $75,000 Florida Division of Highway Safety and T Southwest Florida Chapter since 2013 verbal presentation; and pass a five- to the Teen Driver Challenge, an Motor Vehicles, under the Florida Sheriffs and served as president in 2017-18. She hour written exam. educational course that provides teen Association’s State of Florida Commercial earned a bachelor’s degree in business For more information, visit www. driver education. 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Lifeline Family Center CEO Kathy Miller and From left, Amber (Monai) Lee, Laurie Lifeline Family Center Vice-chair Fred Rev. Russell Howard photos provided Anderson and Jeremiah Lee Rep. Dane Eagle and Elaine Sarlo Atkins and Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello Family Center Breaks Ground For New Housing ifeline Family Center broke ground recently for one-of-a-kind housing Lfor single women with children graduating from their program. More than 75 people attended the groundbreaking, including State Rep. Dane Eagle, Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello, Cape Coral Council members Jennifer Nelson and Marilyn Stout along with representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott. The new facility will be built adjacent to Lifeline Family Center, located at 907 SE 5th Avenue in Cape Coral and is the first affordable rental housing offered by Lifeline Family Center. “This is the next step in helping Lifeline Family Center Board Chair Barbara Lifeline Family Center resident Emilienne our moms and their children toward Montgomery and Rev. Dr. Keith Kreuger Joseph with Theodore Delia D’Ambra and Bethany Freer independence,” said Lifeline Family Center CEO Kathy Miller. “Accessible and affordable housing in a safe neighborhood is difficult to come by in Lee County. As a single parent raising young children, it is almost impossible. The availability for community housing programs is often years of waiting on a list.” Lifeline Family Center provides a home on its campus for young women in crisis pregnancies for up to two years. During that time, they learn skills to become self-supporting through education, job training, parenting classes, professional counseling and spiritual guidance. It is the only residential program in Lee County for homeless young women in crisis pregnancies who are not part of the foster care program. With the escalating cost of rental housing, Lifeline Family Center officials saw a severe need for affordable housing for graduates of its Phase I program and began a fundraising campaign that now has topped $400,000. An additional $236,000 is needed to complete the project debt free. The new housing will provide four two-bedroom apartments for graduates From left, Kathy Miller, Fred Atkins, Rep. Dane Eagle, Mayor Joe Coviello and Barbara Montgomery THE RIVER - AUGUST 16, 2019 23

Lifeline Family Center four-Ppex so that they can continue to grow “This is how we can break the cycle in their career path and utilize the of welfare and government dependency. on-campus day care facility while they A successful, financially stable woman work. “Rents” will be just what it costs raising her family in a safe and for insurance and to maintain the loving environment creates a thriving facility, about $500 a month, including community,” said Miller. water. Since the nonprofit organization was Within the two-year housing founded by Miller in 1996, 178 women Regina and Phil Rice Kathy Miller and Marilyn Stout agreement, each mom will be and 117 babies have found a home at encouraged to cultivate a relationship Lifeline Family Center. to 24 babies at a time. In the Outreach operates a 24/7 Pregnancy Helpline, with Habitat for Humanity, a In the current residential program, Ministry program, more than 6,000 provides free pregnancy tests, free collaboration that will develop into Lifeline Family Center serves up to 12 women have received assistance with ultrasounds by appointment, and does home ownership for her family. young women, ages 16 to 25, and up material needs, adoption counseling and outreach to all areas of Lee County, resource referrals. The nonprofit also including all college campuses. Computer Sales To Benefit Teachers

School District of Lee County employees in the warehouse storing old computers photo provided he School District of Lee County obsolete technology in an environmentally just raised more than $782,000 friendly and responsible manner. Dunbar High School Math Team members photo provided Tfor teacher and support personnel The team finished their work this Math, 17th in Calculus Integration salaries through the sale and recycling of summer in a record amount of time and Dunbar Math Kevin Dimaculangan – 16th in Analytic outdated technology. A 20-member team raised a record amount of money. In four Geometry, 19th in Alpha Individual, spent the month of June preparing student years, information services has collected Team Places Open Speed Math – 10th, third in Chromebooks and other computers for $1.84 million selling old technology. Combinations & Probability, 13th in their safe disposal. The money is entirely designated for 15th In Nation Ciphering, fourth in Complex Numbers, “Secure disposal is one part of the Teachers Association of Lee County 12th in Wide Open Speed Math a responsible IT asset management (TALC) and the Support Personnel unbar High School recently program,” said team leader and Director Association of Lee County (SPALC) competed in the National Mu Dennis Whitener – 20th in Trigonometry, 18th in Open Speed Math, of Information Security Assurance Dr. compensation. DAlpha Theta math competition held Jim Short. “With an eye on information In addition, the district hired 19 student 10th in Alpha Chalk Talk, eighth in Logs in Las Vegas. In only its second year of security assurance, we have established interns to help with the processing. competing at nationals, the team finished and Exponents Carson Mulvey – 19th in Circles, processes to prepare, transport and Three have since taken full time jobs with in 15th place. destroy data from all assets disposed the district in various technology roles. Dunbar High has quickly risen from fourth in Chalk Talk, 10th in Combinations & Probability, eighth in of in-house and with our partners. The Sixteen interns have been hired into anonymity to become one of the top infrastructure services department reviews full-time employment over the last four Conics & Analytic Geometry, math teams in the nation. The members our processes and our list of partners years, saving the district time and money of the team brought home numerous Julian Larsen – 12th in Theta Gemini. annually to ensure the best return on recruiting for those positions. awards and are looking forward to having Dunbar High finished seventh in the investment possible.” “This program represents the an even stronger 2019-20 competition Mu School Bowl; 11th in the Alpha Many of the district’s retired IT progressive nature of our school district,” season. School Bowl; sixth in the Theta School assets are sold to the public through a said Chief Information Officer Trey Davis. The individual winners who were led Bowl for the 15th overall placing. governmentally focused auction site called “Our teachers, staff and students all benefit by head coach Phillip Savage include: For more information, contact Carl GovDeals at www.leeschools.net/district_ from this kind of innovative thinking. I am Connor Giordano – fourth in Calculus Burnside, principal of Dunbar High services/auctions. Others are sold directly extremely proud of what they have been Limits & Derivatives, 18th in Open Speed School, at 461-5322. to R2 certified recyclers that dispose of able to accomplish.” 24 THE RIVER - AUGUST 16, 2019 deaRPharmacist their generic drug data to make it match Doctor and Dietician mineral and fluid loss. So, what are the brand name’s data. A warning letter some of the healthiest veggies to add to Some Generics was issued by the FDA but importation Eat Your your daily diet? continued. (Really, that’s it???) Spinach, kale and other green Not Up To Snuff 3. One pharma company abroad Vegetables leafy vegetables are loaded with iron, diluted the main ingredient with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. by Suzy Cohen, RPh something else, but made it just potent When studied, consumption of these ear Readers: enough to pass lab tests. (Isn’t that called greens is correlated with improvements I’ve counterfeiting?!) in cholesterol, blood pressure and blood always been 4. Contamination is a problem. Case sugar levels. D in point, one company was guilty of using a proponent for Broccoli and cauliflower, part of generic medications dirty and corroded sterilizing equipment the cruciferous vegetable family, which because they are while making generic insulin and another also includes cabbage and kale, are more affordable and drug commonly sold in the U.S. to treat high in vitamins C and K, and have supposedly contain arrhythmias! been shown, along with the other the same biologically Despite all this, I still feel that there cruciferous veggies, to reduce cancer active ingredient as are more good generic companies than risk. Cauliflower pizza crust – yes! the brand. there are bad ones. If the generic maker’s Peas, sweet potatoes, peppers, facility is based in the United States then But the generic industry is starting to beets, tomatoes and carrots also I wouldn’t worry because the FDA is by Ross Hauser, MD worry me. The generic industry rakes provide nutrient bang for your veggie in over $104 billion dollars a year from routinely inspecting them. If you’ve been and Marion Hauser, MS, RD taking a generic medication and feel buck. They are loaded with vitamins sales in the United States alone, but about om was right. Eat your veggies. and minerals, fiber and antioxidants. 90 percent of them are manufactured well on it, you should continue. There is absolutely no reason to panic or even According to the Center for Garlic and onions not only make food overseas. We should feel completely safe Disease Control, most Americans taste great, but also provide tremendous about the medications we take, right? question your pharmacy. They do a good M job and, when there is a recall, they are do not eat enough vegetables. U.S. health benefits, including natural The generic version of a drug is Dietary Guidelines recommend adults antibiotic properties. Fermenting supposed to have only slightly different very diligent about quickly pulling drugs off consume at least two to three cups of or pickling veggies adds a positive things in it, for example, the flavor, the the market. probiotic effect that helps improve gut colorant or the inactive filler. But the active Your generic medication may change vegetables per day. We feel this should be ingredient is supposedly the same. from time to time. You open your pill even higher! Americans, however, fall far health. The problem is that the United States bottle and the pill looks completely short, with only nine percent consuming Research shows that people who eat Food and Drug Administration (FDA) different. This is because the pharmacy is enough vegetables. Most Americans eat more vegetables have the lowest risk doesn’t have the time or person-power using a different generic. You will be told, one or less servings daily. A plant-based of disease, including cancer and heart to fly over the world and inspect all these or the pharmacy will apply a sticker that diet has been shown to reduce the risk disease. Veggies for life! places prior to our country importing says, “This is the same medication you for many chronic diseases or so-called This information is not intended to the medications, which then get sold have been getting. Color, size or shape “diseases of aging,” such as type 2 treat, cure or diagnose your condition. to you without further inspection at the may appear different.” diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine distribution or pharmacy level. What This is a good time for you to take note and some cancers. 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It’s up to you to decide practitioners who don’t order prescriptions what to do and how much you want to that will be offered at Lee Health right off the bat. pay for medication (i.e. brand vs. generic). Nutrition Program Coconut Point beginning in August. Here are some scary facts: It’s unfortunate that in the drug industry, The program starts with a 90-minute 1. FDA visited an overseas facility like many other industries, profit is more Helps To Treat consultation with Julie Hill, RD, who and found out that the pharmaceutical important than safety. is a certified practitioner of functional company was hiding negative results from This information is not intended to Chronic Cases nutrition through the Institute for their tests, but because we had a shortage treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Functional Medicine. 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Lee County Domestic The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 My adoption fee is $25. Animal Services is here to help. Through August SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Hi, I’m Winston. I am an 11-month-old 31, adoption fees for all cats and kittens and dogs Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 male domestic medium hair who is our resident more than six months of age will be reduced to CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS television star. I was recently on NBC-2 with just $25. In addition, cats and kittens are two-for- American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 Meteorologist Jason Dunning to announce our one; adopt one and take home a second feline Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL upcoming Clear the Shelter Event on August 17. friend at no additional charge. Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 This explains the name change from Burton to The shelter is open to the public Monday American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Winston. (Our public information officer, Karen, Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 through Saturday at 5600 Banner Drive in Audubon Society...... 472-3156 decided I looked more like a Winston during my Fort Myers. Adoptions are available 10:30 a.m. Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 interview and the new name stuck). Don’t worry to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 about fame going to my head though, I am still information, visit Lee County Domestic Animal Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 the same grounded, loveable guy that likes to play Services at www.leegov.com/animalservices or Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 and snuggle. call 533-7387. duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter...... 239-267-1990 Haven on Earth Animal League We are being cared for by Haven on FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy. . . . . 728-3743 Earth Animal League. For more information, Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 Patches And Esther call Diane at 860-833-4472 or email Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 [email protected]. Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 PAWS Of Sanibel Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Sweetie Pie Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 AWS has Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 a beautiful Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Pyoung Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 mother cat up Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 for adoption. Her Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 name is Sweetie Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Pie and she is Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 approximately Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 one year old. Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 She has had Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 all her shots, POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 was combo- Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 tested negative, Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 wormed, treated United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 for fleas and had United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 Patches Esther AREA ATTRACTIONS spay surgery. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 i, I’m Patches. I’m about 1 ½ years old, All of her Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 which is still very young in kitty years. I kittens have been Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 had a litter of kittens, and they’ve all found adopted and now Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 H she is wandering Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 homes, so now I’m looking for a home of my around Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 own. I love attention and can’t wait to snuggle JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 wondering where Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 with someone. My adoption fee is $100, which everyone went. includes spaying and vaccinations. Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 If you would like Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 Hello, I’m Esther. I was rescued with my kittens to meet Sweetie Skatium...... 321-7510 and now I’m looking for a forever home. I’m only Pie, call Pam at Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 1 year old and very affectionate. Look how pretty PAWS, 472- Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 I am. I’m spayed and up-to-date on vaccinations. 4823. True Tours...... 945-0405 My adoption fee is $100. Sweetie Pie To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@riverweekly .com 26 THE RIVER - AUGUST 16, 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. answer on page 29

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Due to the nature of this film, parental discretion is advised with bringing small Studio+ employees after their school supply drive photo provided children to this performance. On Friday, January 31, 2020, the supplies to Lee County teachers. Southwest Florida Symphony returns to Design Firm Holds Studio+ is passionate about helping the Symphony Brings Charlotte County Performing Arts Center community and featured the foundation with a glittering performance of the Music Annual Drive For at its June barbeque to collect supplies for Pops Concerts To of Queen, made larger than life when the drive. “Giving back to the community the Southwest Florida Symphony shares School Supplies is part of who we are as a company,” Charlotte County the stage with the only Freddie Mercury tudio+, an architecture and interior said Damon Romanello, CEO of Studio+. wo performances of the Southwest Estate-licensed Queen tribute band to design firm, has collected school “With our work in education, it only felt Florida Symphony’s upcoming 59th perform Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are Ssupplies to benefit The Foundation natural for us to choose this organization Tseason will happen at the Charlotte the Champions, We Will Rock You and for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. as to feature at our barbeque.” Performing Arts Center. other great tunes from Queen’s extensive part of its annual drive to provide school The symphony opens the 2019-20 hit catalog. 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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Island Shores Fort Myers Beach 1999 3,679 $2,495,000 $1,925,000 200 Shell Harbor Sanibel 1971 1,935 $1,590,000 $1,350,000 26 Laguna Shores Fort Myers Beach 1987 2,256 $1,299,000 $1,200,000 179 Seminole Estates Fort Myers 2006 4,237 $1,299,000 $1,290,000 202 Carolands Bonita Springs 1991 2,340 $1,195,000 $1,105,000 76 Beachview Country Club Estates Sanibel 2001 2,844 $999,000 $937,500 251 Jose's Hideaway Upper Captiva 1998 2,628 $979,000 $865,000 108 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2017 2,622 $925,000 $925,000 0 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2008 3,810 $899,000 $831,250 474 Caloosa Shores Sanibel 1974 2,657 $899,000 $875,000 101

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