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VOL. 11, NO. 28 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers JULY 20, 2012 The Great American Chili Cook-Off To Benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank

The Pauses Indie Rock At The Foulds Theatre he Alliance for the Arts continues its Indoor Concert Series on Friday, July 20 when three Indie Rock bands take to the Foulds Theatre stage beginning at 8 Tp.m. First up is Crickets Make Math, described as a “multi-genre musical production/ performance transmitting sonic anomalies and accidents across the globe.” The Fort One of last year’s chefs is busy finishing his tasty entry for the Great American Chili Cook-Off Myers-based band has released two EPs and collaborated with musicians from around ll chefs are invited to participate in the 3rd annual Great American Chili Cook- the world, and maintains a consistent performance schedule, local and afar. Off on Sunday, July 22 at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Myers Next up is by The Pauses. Based in Orlando, The Pauses’ sound is anchored in com- ABeach. The contest is being sponsored by the Southwest Florida Chapter of the plexion and combination, a world where guitars blend with synthesizers, horns, bells, American Culinary Federation. and ukuleles. Rooted in the dynamics and ethos of ‘90s indie rock, their sound is “a bal- The contest will be limited to a maximum of 30 teams or individuals; $40 will be ancing act between rock and electronics, airiness and heft, suppleness and angularity.” charged for each chili entrant. Teams or individuals will be permitted to set up starting at Last up is Man On Wire, an indie rock band that formed in Fort Myers in 2011. 11 a.m. There will be a cooks’ meeting at 2 p.m. continued on page 17 continued on page 19 Puss In Boots Family Gardening Month Hits The Stage At Continues At Alliance GreenMarket Broadway Palm his summer, Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre presents Puss TIn Boots, hitting the stage July 20, 21, 25, 27, 29 and August 2, 3 and 4. This musical comedy version of Charles Perraut’s tale of a sly cat who wins his master the lordship of a manor and the hand of a beautiful princess has audience interaction, delightful songs and enough action for every member of the family. This fun-filled musical begins with three brothers inheriting their father’s estate. The youngest brother is very disappointed because all he receives is the family cat. Puss is a very clever cat though and prom- ises his master that in exchange for a pair of boots, he can get him a life of luxury and adventure. Puss goes on to use his Todd Roy at GreenMarket sly and clever ways to overcome an ogre, amily Gardening Month continues at the Alliance GreenMarket on Saturday, befriend a king and win the heart of a fair July 21 when Edison Ford Estates horticulturalist and master gardener Todd Roy princess. Fpresents a free workshop on Landscaping with Tropical Fruit Trees. According Broadway Palm Children’s Theatre to Roy, there’s been a spike in interest in home gardening and using vegetables, presents full-scale productions that are herbs and other edible plants in ornamental landscapes. “We’ve noticed that more continued on page 17 and more visitors want to learn about growing the kinds of edible plants we have Puss In Boots continued on page 7 2 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Once-Unsightly Riverfront by Gerri Reaves ore than a century ago, a photographer stood at the foot of the Hendry Street dock and documented, inten- Mtionally or not, what an eyesore the downtown waterfront had become. Who would argue that general downtown aesthetics and cleanliness have greatly improved? This southward view illustrates why there were concerns over the waterfront soon after the turn of the last century. Not only were decrepit wharves, garbage and sewage just plain ugly, but they didn’t help tourism or promote public health, either. One can’t help but wonder what flows out of that pipe emerging from the crude seawall. In the circa 1908 photo, the rear of the three-story Bradford Hotel is visible in the right background. The photo was taken before the Heitman Arcade was built and further extended the brick structure down First Street toward Jackson, creating today’s “Bradford block.” Mostly screened by the trees is a two-story building whose upper floor was connect- ed to the hotel by a walkway that gave direct access to the colored servants’ quarters. To the right of that building stands a one-story structure that in the first decade of the century was used as photo gallery and samples room. Also visible amidst the trees in the historic photo is the house built by Marion and Susan C. Wall Hendry in 1875. No doubt, the view has drastically improved at what was once a decrepit riverfront It was definitely a riverfront home, for during the first decades of Fort Myers his- photo by Gerri Reaves tory, Bay Street flooded during part of the year. Before the first phase of the street’s construction, the house’s front yard bordered the Caloosahatchee, as seen here. The plan sounded like a win-win. Infill would make it possible to construct seawalls Back in 1907, benefactor Dr. Marshall O. and Tootie McGregor Terry proposed a 200 feet from the existing shore. That would not only give landowners much more seawall and riverfront boulevard that would run from all the way from Monroe Street riverfront land, but would provide for a 75-foot wide boulevard. east to Billy’s Creek. Oddly enough, it was just the kind of project, reminiscent of riverwalks seen in European cities, which many historic riverfront American cities have now embraced. But back in those days, disputes over riparian rights, private access to the river and financing triumphed. The full scope was never realized, although Centennial Park is a fitting tribute to the grand vision. What the town did get, however, was the first portion of Bay Street and a modern seawall as strategies for dealing with the unsightly riverfront. The first portion was built between 1908 and 1912, with other seawalls coming later. In the decades to follow, seawalls would repeatedly be built as the existing ones sank or deteriorated or as the infill development encroached on the riverbed. Today, the Bradford is the only building pictured in the historic photo that exists. As for the historic Marion Hendry home, when it was demolished in the 1950s to make room for a hotel cocktail lounge and parking lot, it had the distinction of being the oldest house in Fort Myers. What had been “one of the show places of Fort Myers,” according to historian Karl H. Grismer, had become as dilapidated as the riverfront of a century ago, having been a rooming house and then quarters for the Bradford’s bellmen and maids for many years. Walk down to Bay and Hendry and marvel at the improved view – and at the waterfront project in progress. Then visit the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street to learn about the history of downtown infill development. The former William Marion Hendry home (center) behind the Bradford Hotel faces the For information, call 321-7430 or go to www.museumofhistory.org. Museum hours shabby riverfront from the foot of the Hendry Street dock. This photo was likely taken are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. between 1906 and 1908 continued on page 3 courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society

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Bonsai Society To Take Clyde Butcher Tour Of Member Homes onsai enthusiasts and members of The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS will hold their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 21 at the Support BPersonnel Association of Lee County (SPALC) Building, 6281 Metro MAJOR WILLIAM M. FOOTMAN CAMP #1950 Plantation Road in Fort Myers, beginning at 9 a.m. Come Join Us and Celebrate Your Heritage After a short business meeting, the members will form carpools and tour four bonsai sites at members’ homes. The final stop will be to view the collection at Wigert’s th Every 4 Saturday of the Month at Nursery in North Fort Myers. Smoke’n Pit Bar-B-Que The public is invited to attend the meeting. There is no charge for attending and parking is free. 1641 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers Bonsai is a horticultural art of growing trees in pots. It had its origins in China and 11am Lunch • 12pm Meeting Japan. Information about bonsai and the association will be available at the meeting. Additional information about the event may be obtained by calling Greg Lignelli at Contact Camp Commander Robert A. Gates at 239-332-2408 560-3275.

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Greeters Club To Meet August 16 ooking to make new friends and join in monthly activities? Attend Lthe next luncheon meeting of The Greeters Club of Greater Fort Myers on Thursday, August 16 at Colonial County Club, 9181 Independence Way in Fort Myers. Activities include fun games and social gathering. Call today to join this dynamic group dance and diversity of marine species and of women of Lee County. The cost to Family Fun Fishing the importance of their habitat. Democratic attend the luncheon is $20, and reserva- Captiva Cruises, an excursion boat tions are required. For more information, Offered By company, offers lunch cruises to Cabbage Women’s Club contact Janet Gambuzza at 454-5750 Key, Useppa Island and Boca Grande as or Marie Gaither at 791.8966 or email Captiva Cruises well as beach and shelling trips to Cayo August Meeting [email protected]. Also, check out Costa State Park, Dolphin & Wildlife he next monthly meeting of the Greeters of Fort Myers on Facebook for Adventure Cruises with the Sanibel- Democratic Women’s Club will be more summer activities. Captiva Conservation Foundation, sailing Theld on Saturday, August 11 from adventures on their 40-foot sailing cata- 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting will maran and sunset cruises. be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, located Additional information and reserva- on the northeast corner of College tions for any of Captiva Cruises tours Parkway and Summerlin Road in Fort Lee Republican and programs may be obtained by calling Myers. 472-5300. The cost to attend the meeting for Women To Meet those who wish to stay for lunch, is $18 he next dinner meeting of Lee per person. To make reservations and Republican Women Federated will menu selections, call 466-8381. Tbe held on Monday, August 13 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12601 University Drive in Fort Myers. Social hour begins at Rotary Italian Fest Returns To Alliance 5:15 p.m., with dinner and the program to follow. talian Fest will return to Speakers will include the Lee County the Alliance for the Arts on School Board Republican candidates for ISunday, October 7. The District 2 and 3 as well as Lee County A family enjoys some fishing annual outdoor event benefits Commissioner Republican candidates for the Rotary Club Foundation Districts 1, 2 and 5 s part of its summer lineup and Harry Chapin Food Bank Cost to attend the meeting is $20 all of cruises geared for all ages, of Southwest Florida. This year’s festival will tantalize taste buds and entertain the inclusive (cash bar available). Reservations ACaptiva Cruises is now offering a whole family with live entertainment, games, a marinara competition, an Italian may be made by calling 432-9389 or half day Family Fun Fishing excursion. market and much more. sending an email to cindylignelli222@ All fishing gear and bait will be provided Italian food will be plentiful, along with cold beverages, beer, wine, Italian ice and gmail.com. for this adventure that will be offered on ice cream. Kids can enter the coloring contest and spaghetti eating contest, as well as For additional information, contact Fridays through the summer season. enjoy bounce houses, slides and more. There will also be games for all ages, including LRWF president Michele Duryea at 280- Passengers will enjoy a day of light bocce, ladder golf and Tin Pan Alley. 7653 or michelemduryea@embarqmail. tackle Back Bay fishing and, along the The Harry Chapin Food Bank works to address hunger needs in Charlotte, Collier, com. way, learn about the ecology of Pine Glades, Hendry and Lee counties through its educational and outreach efforts, as well Island Sound, where dolphins, manatees as by directly supplying food to more than 150 partner agencies in Southwest Florida. and other marine life are often seen. Italian Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alliance for the Arts, Fishing is a great way for families to 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, on the corner of McGregor and Colonial. experience the outdoors together while Blankets and chairs will be permitted at the fest, however coolers are prohibited. For gaining a new appreciation for the abun- more information, visit www.FortMyersItalianFest.org or call 939-2787. THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 7 The presenting sponsor is WCI Art Of The Olympians To Celebrate Communities. Other sponsors currently committed to the tournament The Return Of Golf To The Olympics are The Colony Golf & Country Club, Hilton/Embassy Suites Hotels and The News-Press Media Group. Additional sponsorship packages are available. The Art of the Olympians Museum and Gallery at the Al Oerter Center for Excellence is a nonprofit organization home to unique exhibitions of Olympian art, Olympic memorabilia and educational activities. The museum and gallery opened in 2010 and has since secured the rights to display the USA Olympic rings, an act protected by Congress. For additional information, call 332-5055 or visit www.artoftheo- lympians.org. Art of the Olympians Olympians Dick Fosbury and Bob Beamon discuss AOTO Golf Classic plans with title is located at 1300 Hendry Street sponsor Charles Dauray from the College of Life Foundation on the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers. s the world prepares for the 2012 Olympics in London, officials of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are planning for the return of golf to Athe games. After more than a century, golf will return to the Olympics and Art of the Olympians will celebrate this historic occasion with the College of Life Foundation Premiere Olympian Golf Classic. To be played December 2, 3 and 4 at The Colony Golf & Country Club in Bonita IL TESORO RISTORANTE Springs, the tournament will feature Olympians, professional golfers and athletes paired with amateurs in a fundraiser for Art of the Olympians Foundation Inc., the FINE ITALIAN CUISINE Fort Myers-based museum and gallery. With more than 200 countries participating in the games, the impact of Olympic golf will be felt all over the world, affording many countries that have never had the opportu- inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style nity a chance to grow the sport. Golf was last played in the 1900 and 1904 games. “This historic journey will bring together iconic Olympians, golfers, celebrities as TASTE OF THE ISLANDS well as business leaders in support of this philanthropic endeavor,” said Bob Beamon, VOTED “BEST CHEF” AOTO CEO and 1968 Olympic gold medalist. “The Premiere Olympian Golf Classic BEST OF THE ISLANDS AWARD IRON CHEF WINNER will blend sports while enriching the lives of young people by sustaining AOTO programs of art, sport and culture through the 2016 Olympic Games and beyond.” 5-7pm Mimosas, Bellinis & Sangrias Money raised will support the nonprofit Art of the Olympians Foundation in pro- One for each person at the table (over 21 years of age) to toast moting the highest ideals of humanity with their creative talents through the sport/ art relationship by providing programs of art, education, sport and cultural outreach to for you at the table. The entire table can enjoy a complimentary inspire the world. toast with purchase of 2 or more entrees The exclusive event is slated to include 29 foursomes, plus pros. Entry fees begin at (cannot be used with any other promotion or coupon) $5,000 which includes the practice round, pairing party and auction, and tournament plus food and beverage. “Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... The title sponsor of the inaugural tournament is College of Life Foundation Inc. the recipe for a treasured dining experience” “The partnership between Art of the Olympians and College of Life Foundation – Chef/Owner AJ Black formed from a mutual emphasis of the importance of education, Spirit and body was the essence of early Olympians, said Charles Dauray, president of COLF. “Man had not only physical excellence but also he had spiritual excellence and that competition lifted not just the audience but the spirit of man. AOTO represents the spiritual and physical side of man; it’s a combination that garners the respect of the world.”

From page 1 The goal of Family Gardening Month is to get younger family members initiated Family into the rhythms, skills and fun of growing their own food, and to learn firsthand Gardening Month that food is grown and not manufactured. here at the estates. They are interested The workshops are made possible with in organic substitutes, insect control, heri- support of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers. tage seeds and other practical gardening For more information contact Santiago tips.” Roy says both Thomas Edison and De Choch at 939-2787 or greenmarket@ Henry Ford cultivated edible landscapes artinlee.org. 751 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel Island, FL • 239-395-4022 on their properties, including a variety of The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 citrus, mangoes, bananas and starfruit. McGregor Boulevard, just south of Reservations Suggested • www.iltesoro.net The workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Now open in NYC, 82nd & 1st Ave. and will last about two hours. There will be a number of hands-on projects including planting trees and painting rain barrels. Kids of all ages are welcome to Check out our bakery cafe participate and parents can join the fun Read us online at in the Tahitian Gardens plaza! if they’d like. No registration is required. IslandSunNews.com 2003 Periwinkle Way • 472-4300 • FREE WI-FI Be sure children wear hats, comfortable clothes and sunblock. “Flavor of the week” is Lemon-Basil 8 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 Along The River

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n Friday, July 27, The Morgan House and Top of the Town will reopen after a short vacation and the crew is well-rested eager to welcome back its Ocustomers. Casual fine dining and charming atmosphere, the Morgan House is a Fort Myers institution since 1923. Serving lunch and dinner, it offers a gourmet menu with fresh seafood, beef, salads, pastas and sandwiches. The dining room at the Morgan House is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Top of the Town is the neighborhood bar upstairs from The Morgan House. Overlooking the historic Patio de Leon, it offers two large bars, 12 draft beers, a full liquor bar, an exciting gourmet menu, live music four nights a week plus a late-night Take your pick – there’s something for everyone at The Morgan House DJ. Seating is availalbe inside in air-conditioned comfort or outside under the stary evening sky. Happy hour specials run weekdays along with a late night happy hour. Top of the Town serves its Terrace Bar Menu on Monday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to close. The Morgan House is located at 33 Patio de Leon, downtown Fort Myers. Call 337-3377 or go to www.morganhouserestaurant.com. Also on Friday, enjoy the Summer Of Love FUN-d-Raiser, sponsored by the Promotion and Outreach Team at the Unity of Fort Myers Church. Relive the ‘60s and ‘70s with a live performance by The FAB 3, a popular trio from Sarasota beginning at 7:30 p.m. Food will be served at 5:45 p.m. along with raffles and prizes followed by a silent auction at 6:45 p.m. Come dressed in costume to celebrate the oldies, including many Beatles’ songs. with The FAB 3 members Susie Hulcher (award-winning songwriter, vocals and guitar), John Garrett (vocals and percussion) and Michael Corley (vocals, guitar and sitar). They will have you dancing in the aisles! Pre-paid tickets are $20 and credit cards are accepted. Unity of Fort Myers is located at 11120 Ranchette Road. Call Joyce at 278-1511 for more information. Sand, surf, sunshine and smiles await you at ‘Tween Waters Inn Island Resort on Captiva. The resort encompasses 13 gorgeous, tropical Gulf-’tween-bay island acres, where couples and families can enjoy 137 high-quality hotel and resort accom- modations; available nightly or with value-added, money-saving vacation packages. It offers miles of Gulf of Mexico sugar-sand beaches to explore that feature extraordinary shelling, fishing and sanctuary island fun. There is also an Olympic-sized pool, hot tubs and children’s wading pool. Relax at the Spa at ‘Tween Waters Inn or go to ‘Tween Waters Marina for launch, dock and boat rental. Fishing, kayaking, bicycling nature trails and eco-adventures are available. Dining is available at the Old Captiva House along with nightly entertainment at the Crow’s Nest featuring live music, dinner specials and the NASCRAB crab races. Of all there is to bask in every day at Please visit our River Weekly News the legendary ‘Tween Waters Inn Island online advertisers at Resort of Captiva Island – from our Gulf of www.islandsunnews.com. Mexico beaches west to Pine Island Sound You can click through to their east, and everything between — what will Web sites for more information you treasure the most? about real estate, shopping, For information and reservations, call restaurants and services. 472-5161 or go to www.tween-waters. Just click on the logos surrounding com. the front page. THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 9 Senator Awards Certificate Of Excellence To Hope President

Senator Benacquisto and Samira K. Beckwith participated in bingo with Hope patients providing innovative services that benefit program participants and the community. During the visit, Benacquisto also met with more than 20 participants of PACE, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which provides comprehensive, coor- From left, Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto, Jean Duff and Hope Hospice CEO Samira K. Beckwith dinated healthcare services, dental services, therapies, transportation and meals. The PACE group shared personal stories about how the program has allowed them to uring a recent tour to the Hope PACE Center on Winkler Avenue in Fort remain at home rather than being admitted to a nursing home, while still meeting their Myers, Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto presented Samira K. Beckwith, president medical needs. They also discussed the importance of the social interaction and care Dand CEO of Hope HealthCare Services, with a certificate of excellence. The provided at the PACE Center each day. award recognizes Hope HealthCare Services for demonstrating exceptional care by For more information, visit www.HopePACE.org.

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New members of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce Entertainment Nightly in “Sanibel’s Social Scene” president of the Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; The and Sue Fitzpatrick, Santini Floral. Also Welcomes Three in attendance were Paula Kiker, Lahaina J Realty; Georgia Reinmuth, Fish-Tale ACARANDA New Members Marina and Santini Marina Plaza; Elise Silvesti and Christin Blazekovic, Yellow he Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Sanibel’s Best HAPPY HOUR Happy Apps $5.95 Chamber of Commerce welcomed Book USA; Debbie Morin, Santini Floral; Tnew members at their monthly and chamber chair-elect Norma Jean 4 - 7 p.m. Nightly in the lounge Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, luncheon on July 12 at Big Game Pevey. Crispy Fried Calamari, Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. Terry The chamber has launched an initia- 1/2 Price Drinks Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, Eberle, vice president and executive editor tive, “Buy A Bambi,” a 16-foot Airstream Call & Well Liquor, Draft Beer Selections, BBQ Beef Satays, RV, which will be converted for use in of The News-Press, was the guest speak- Select House Wine Mussels Marinara, Chicken Wings er for the well-attended luncheon. providing tourist information. New chamber members include Jody The Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Van Cooney, volunteer representing the Chamber of Commerce represents more 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 Harry Chapin Food Bank; Bud Nocera, than 400 local businesses, working to 10 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 9:30 a.m. Contemporary; 9:45 a.m. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Churches/ Children’s Church K4J Kids for Jesus Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 CYPRESS LAKE UNITED with Healing. Child care available at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services Temples METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Daily early learning center/day care 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN 482-1250 JESUS THE WORKER 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero CONGREGATION Member of UUA 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service CATHOLIC CHURCH: 239-495-0400 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers 9:30 a.m. Praise Service 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Six blocks south of the Edison/Ford Winter Sunday School all times Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; Estates; 2 miles N of Colonial Boulevard FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Legacy Service, multi-genera- Minister: Reverend Dr. Wayne Robinson OUTREACH MINISTRIES KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH tional Sunday services: 9 and 11 a.m. 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, 2154 McGregor Boulevard, SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Sunday: 11 a.m. Kids Intangible Gifts ses- 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fort Myers, 218-8343 Meditation classes. All are welcome. sions, kindergarten through sixth grade Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman Guided meditations offering many meth- Unitarian Summer: 11 a.m. Tapestry of Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service ods for relaxing the body and focusing Faith Programs, child care provided p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. the mind on virtuous objects to bring Adult workshops: 9:30 a.m. Faith Like a Nursery care for pre-school children and LAMB OF GOD increasing peace and happiness into River: Themes from UU History. Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH daily activity. For information, class times 226-0900, Email: allfaithsuc@embarqmail. at each service. Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. com, Website: www.allfaiths-uc.org FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Boulevard, Three Oaks area, MeditationInFortMyers.org. ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE 15690 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers, 267-3525 SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH Fort Myers, 482-2030 Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- 16940 McGregor Boulevard, 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers Pastor: David Stauffer. Penniman, associate pastor Fort Myers, 454-3336 Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Sunday worship services: Robert G. Kasten, Pastor Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Lenten services (Presanctiﬁ ed Liturgy) Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Nursery available will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- church is ½ mile past the intersection of 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s Junior Church grades one to five Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We the way to Sanibel. Group Wee Church Pre-K to K are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST MESSIAH REFORMED CHURCH Evening Service 6 p.m. Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Worship Gathering - Sunday 10 a.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. ANNUNCIATION GREEK Estates. Pastor Alan Bondar ST. COLUMBKILLE ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday Morning Service and Sunday Fort Myers Villas Civic Association Bldg. CATHOLIC CHURCH 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening 2306 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Myers, 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off Reverend Fr. Athanasios Michalos Testimony Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Child care 220-8519 McGregor and north of Gladiolus. Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. provided at all services. website: messiahreformed.com 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. Visit our Reading Room for quiet study at: 6:30 p.m Wednesday Bible Study Weekly masses: Fellowship Programs, Greek School, 2281 W. First Street, River District noon Sunday Fellowship Lunch Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. Sunday School, Community Night www.spirituality.com and www.christian- Monthly Teen Events Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; 239-481-2099 science.com see website for podcasts, special events, Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. BETH SHILOH FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ministries, calendar, blogs, etc. Reconciliation is available at the church on MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE 13545 American Colony Boulevard NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER Saturdays at noon and by appointment 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Fort Myers, 936-2511 North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi Adult Hebrew Classes. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 and refreshments after service. nbcmin- An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation Call for information on full program. p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook. Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD in the Downtown Fort Myers River District Ministers ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org OF FORT MYERS 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 239-939-4711, www.smlcs.org Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School 239-985-8503 Wednesday Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Dinner $5, 6:15 p.m. bible studies CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. Worship: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers 5 p.m. Youth Program 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with 9:15 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 7 p.m. Spanish Worship NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH a.m. adult and children’s Bible Study, plus Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers marriage enrichment studies. Divorce Care An ecumenical non-denominational com- (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Pastors: Stu Austin and Howard Biddulph on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. munity of believers. MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship During Lent: Wednesday worship Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship noon and 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Youth and Children’s programming runs 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. [email protected] Church School: 9:15 a.m. concurrent to Sunday services. Rabbi Jeremy Barras CHURCH OF THE CROSS: FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Nursery care provided at all services E-mail: [email protected] 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 274-1230. For more information visit: Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer Pastors: Jeff Moran and Michael Bulter; 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, www.newhopefortmyers.org Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE A nondenominational church emphasizing 482-3133. Philip White, pastor PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Shabbat Services, Friday, 7:30 p.m. a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Meets at Ft. Myers Beach Masonic Lodge Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Contemporary Church School: 10:15 a.m. 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Religious Education; Sunday School and 10:45 a.m. Traditional. Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Midweek classes, COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLY THEOTOKOS MONASTERY Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Preschool Classes, Monday through Friday 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 111 Evergreen Road, North Fort Myers, Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Web site: www.templebethel.com Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor 997-2846 Eastern Orthodox men’s mon- Countdown to Worship (praise music): Affiliated: Union for Reform Judaism Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. astery. Liturgical services conducted in 10:10 AM TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery the English, Greek and Church Slavonic Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, available languages, following the Julian (Old) Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 433-0201, CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Calendar. Liturgical Services: Sundays and Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com Rabbi: Rabbi Elyssa Auster 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Holy Days: The Third and Sixth Hours at e-mail: [email protected] President: Keith Grossman 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Minyan: Monday & Thursday at 9 a.m. Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL Saturday, Worship 5 p.m. Services: Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening CONGREGATION Sunday, Worship- 8 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454-4778 Wednesdays during Lent soup dinner at Religious School Sunday morning Meeting, 6:30 p.m. The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, pastor. 5:30 p.m., Compline Service at 7 p.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org CYPRESS LAKE Weekly services: Peace is a member of the ELCA. We cel- Preschool director: JoAnn Goldman PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing ebrate weekly communion with traditional email [email protected] 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 McGregor 433-0201, Web site: www.tjswfl.org 481-3233; Clint Cottrell, pastor 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing Blvd, Fort Myers, 437-2599, www.peaceft- continued on page 11 Sunday services: 8 and 11 a.m. Traditional; and Church School myers.com, [email protected] THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 11 From page 10 one mile west of I-75) offer additional employment opportunities Minister: The Reverend Allison Farnum Port Authority to the Florida Guard.” Churches/Temples Sunday services and religious education at The Florida National Guard provides Affiliated: United Synagogue of 10:30 a.m. Supports Florida military units and personnel ready to Conservative Judaism For information on all church events call support United States national security THE CHABAD LUBAVITCH 561-2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Guard Program objectives to protect life and property, OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX preserve peace, order and public safety 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. he Lee County Port Authority, Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz Healing Circle 11 a.m. operator of Southwest Florida and to contribute to such national, state 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. TInternational Airport and Page and local programs. Today, Florida Web site: www.chabadswf.org Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic Field General Aviation Airport, recently Guardsmen are involved in hundreds music, meditation in a loving environment. Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday partnered with the Florida Guard Family of community service projects, disaster Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, relief operations and training or serving Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. Career Connection (FGFCC), a state- Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon wide initiative to link employers with in critical national defense positions in Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN the state or overseas. More than $472 THE NEW CHURCH CHURCH members of the National Guard who are 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across seeking jobs. million is injected into local communities The New Church of SWFL is located by the presence of the National Guard. 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 The FGFCC was started in fall 2011 Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson by Major General Emmett R. Titshaw, For more information, visit https://www. ates worship services on Sundays at 11 Sunday Service: adjutant general of Florida, to support facebook.com/FGFCC. a.m. during the season. Other worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages and assist men and women of the Florida 11 a.m. Blended Worship events are held on the beach in Fort Myers Guard and their families with resources, Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- www.westminsterfortmyers.org WORD OF LIFE CHURCH coaching, transition assistance, family assis- churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- tance centers and other online services in Pioneer Day tion 239-481-5535. 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; THOMAS A. EDISON Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; an effort to help them gain employment. he 2012 Pioneer Day Celebration CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Wednesday 7 p.m. The Career Connection works to pro- & Chilli Cook-Off will be held on 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi vide direct contact with companies that TSaturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH are looking for the skill sets that guard 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 1 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 members have, including discipline, moti- Latter-day Saints, 1928 Chiquita Blvd. Senior Minister: Douglas Kelchner 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert vation and specialized training. Pastor Peter Weeks South in Cape Coral. Traditional Worship Sunday’s 10:15 a.m. “The Lee County Port Authority Website: www.taecc.com Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Traditional; Children will build handcart models 10 a.m. Blended Traditional and is honored to partner with the Florida and play pioneer games in an outdoor UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Guard Family Career Connection pro- CHURCH FORT MYERS Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. Contemporary. celebration followed by the chilli cook-off. 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Children’s Sunday School, Adult /Teen gram. We are committed to give hiring The event will also include horses and Bible Classes, 10 a.m. preference to qualified members of the hayrides, weather permitting. military and this program will help further Everyone invited to join in the festivi- support this goal,” said Robert M. Ball, ties followed by lunch. There is no charge executive director of the port authority. for admission. To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 “We also want to let our business part- For more information, call 677-8833. ners at our airports and in Southwest Florida know they can join this effort to

were kind and appreciative of us. We had lots of fun and met some really great folks while we were there,” said Christi Sarlo marketing and client relations manager. “We really appreciate all that the folks from Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Company are doing to help people in our community” said Cliff Smith, president, United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. CCMI’s vision is to serve the holistic needs of the family across the genera- tions. Their mission is to provide nutri- tious meals, groceries, transportation, affordable childcare and referral services to the homeless, seniors, working poor, children and the frail in our community. CCMI serves Fort Myers and the greater Lee County area, including Bonita Connie Boyd Ray Pavelka Geoff Waldau Springs, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres. The United Way’s Days Of Caring is Officers of the board of directors are a year-round program that connects busi- Harry Chapin Jo Anna Bradshaw, First Lady of Florida nesses with nonprofit agencies in need of Food Bank Elects Gulf Coast University and community assistance. Businesses have many choices advocate, continuing as chairperson; United Way as they select projects as needed by the Three To Board Noelle Melanson, Melanson Law, PA, re- agencies, including the type of project, elected as vice-chairperson; Rabbi Jeremy Days Of Caring location in our community, degree of hree community leaders have been Barras, Temple Beth El, re-elected as sec- physical labor and time commitment. elected to serve two-year terms retary; and Craig Folk, CPA, Miller Helms mployees from Markham Norton For more information, call 433-2000. Ton the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Folk, elected as treasurer. In addition, Mosteller Wright & Company Board of Directors. They are Connie Sandy Robinson, Northern Trust, and Erecently participated in a United Boyd, Ray Pavelka and Geoff Waldau. Keith Scoggins, attorney, were elected as Way Days Of Caring project with Boyd is vice president of communica- at-large members of the executive com- Community Cooperative Ministries tion and lifestyle development for WCI mittee. (CCMI), a United Way partner agency, Send your where volunteers they helped prepare Communities, Inc. Pavelka is president For additional information or to con- editorial copy to: for Mariner Properties Development. tribute financially to the Harry Chapin and serve meals at the Everyday Café. Waldau serves as senior vice presi- Food Bank, call 334-7007 or go to “Several team members from our firm, [email protected] dent of merchandising for Sweetbay www.harrychapinfoodbank.org. Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Supermarket. Company were pleased to cook and serve at the CCMI Everyday Café. The patrons 12 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 ern side of the sound from Let The Tide Decide Flamingo Bay Channel south to the mouth of the river. Your Target Species Frozen jumbo shrimp, live pinfish and cut ladyfish all For The Day worked. One set of mangrove islands that I don’t fish by Capt. Matt Mitchell until September held some edfish and snook were the of the bigger reds I caught main targets for me this all week. Rweek. Most of my time was Over the last five years, spent either pass or dock fishing all I have ever gotten these for snook during the falling tide reds to eat is cut bait. After periods or working the mangrove fishing them with cut baits bushes and potholes for redfish without a single bite and on the higher incoming tides. seeing lots of mullet in the Both species were chewing well area – a sure sign that it is when I got the bite dialed in, but holding redfish – I figured I some days it would take a little would try a live pinfish under more work than others to get on a consistent bite of a float. The bait was not in the target species. the water a minute before it Catch-and-release snook fishing with live grunts and got hit by a six-pound-plus, pinfish caught snook up to 32 inches this week. Periods 26-inch redfish. Quickly of the fastest moving water made for the best action. switching my other anglers All our local passes held good numbers of snook for over to the live pinfish rig, catch-and-release action though most were in the 20- to we pulled five nice reds, all 26-inch range. Captiva Pass was a lot tougher, if not out of the sandholes in about impossible, to fish as it was loaded with big rafts of float- 15 minutes before the tide ing grass most days. and bite quit. Drifting the edges of Redfish Pass produced the best Regala Island also held snook bite for me this week. Using just enough weight lots of redfish when the wind to keep the bait along the bottom on the drift without was the right setup. Working hanging up on the rocks was the key. Docks on south my favorite 300 yards of Conner Shinouskis with an upper slot-size redfish caught fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell banks on North Captiva also held some snook, with lots shoreline of Regala early one this week more weight needed here to hold the bottom from an morning, we caught 15-plus Breaking fish with feeding birds could be found just anchored boat. Drifting Redfish Pass was also good for a redfish up to 24 inches all on frozen jumbo shrimp about anywhere from the causeway all the way up to few trout and short grouper. rigged under a popping cork. After catching two to four Captiva Pass. Areas around the Chino Island side of The catch of the week in Redfish Pass was a fish in one spot, I would slide down 20 to 50 yards on the powerlines and Red Light Shoal held the largest 50-pound-plus cobia caught by a fellow captain who was the trolling motor. Every stop down the shoreline was amounts of these easy to catch fish. If you plan on red- drifting for snook. Even though you are targeting snook good for at least one redfish, usually coming in the first fish fishing, nothing is better than stopping to catch a while drifting the passes, you really are never quite sure or second well-placed cast. Some holes were better than few fresh ladyfish for cut baits. These busting schools of of what of what will eat the next bait. others, but the whole shoreline held good numbers of hungry fish also held some bigger Spanish mackerel up The majority of my redfish came in the southeast- slot reds. By 9 a.m., once the tide stopped coming in, to 20 inches. the bite was quickly over. During periods of lower incoming tides, working Silly Back at south to islands in Willy pompano jigs on the edges of the sandbars in Redfish the mouth of the river, the Swim with Pass and the Sanibel Lighthouse produced a few pom- redfish bite was slower but pano, along with more ladyfish and Spanish mackerel. the Fishes BOAT continued through the first Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters hour or so of falling tide. since he moved to Sanibel in 1980. 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Caring For Your Plants Making Hybrid Palm Trees By Justen Dobbs talked about a new generation Iof hybrid palm trees in a recent article. One of the hybrids I am excit- ed about creating is a Foxtail (Wodyetia bifurcata) hybrid, called a Foxy Lady (Wodveitchia). This article is a truncated explanation of how these hybrid palms are created. Many palm species are monoecious, meaning it only takes one tree to repro- duce (mono meaning “one”). Another Sometimes Foxtail hybrid palms are born Removing the male flowers from a Foxtail palm’s flowering structure is a time-consuming term that can be applied to monoecious with yellow striping on their leaves called process palms is hermaphroditic or hermaphro- variegation Southwest Florida and also on the east It has been used on hundreds of other dite, because they possess both male and coast. The hybrid palm I discussed in this tropical plants for a long time, including female reproductive organs – flowers in one locally that is flowering at the same time. Sometimes this takes hours of driv- article can grow up to five feet of clear cordylines, crotons, bromeliads, hibiscus, this case. trunk per year in a tropical climate like orchids, and just about any other plant So, if you want to create a hybrid, you ing around town just to find the right one. The male flowers on the Montgomery Hawaii. This is great news for people you can think of. Through hybridization, must first remove a palm’s male flowers who want instant canopy in their yard. botanists can create larger flowers, new so that only its female flowers remain, a palm are then rubbed over the female flowers on the Foxtail palm and... voila! The only obstacle to these fantastic plants colors, thicker leaves, more drought toler- process called emasculation (EE-MASK- is they have to be manually engineered ance and faster growth. You can do it, YOU-LAY-SHUN). Once the remain- These pregnant female flowers will grow into seeds and the seeds can be sewn and and then grown because these hybrid too, with a little research on Google and ing female flowers are ready to receive palms also do not produce their own seed a little bit of spare time. pollen, they will excrete a small amount germinated into small seedlings and even- tually trees. and they can’t be grafted like hardwoods Dobbs is a landscape architect in of clear, fragrant nectar. Now the tricky (a process that involves removing a small south Florida specializing in custom, part – you must find a dad! In this case, Hybrid palms are just now hitting the scene in the landscape industry. Chances branch and attaching it to the stem of upscale landscapes. He can be reached a Montgomery palm (Veitchia arecina) another faster-growing host seedling). at [email protected]. makes a good father and you have to find are you don’t have one in your garden yet, but I am seeing more of them around Hybridizing isn’t just for palm trees. THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 15 land has been acquired. A wish list of dates for election in Lee County. During New Wildlife needed donation items is also available on Commotion the event, candidates have an opportunity their website, located at www.pineisland- to address the audience with their qualifi- Sancturary On wildlifesanctuary.com. By The Ocean cations. The Sanctuary is also committed to The Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Pine Island community education through various Postponed Chamber of Commerce represents more non-profit, tax exempt 501(c) outreach programs regarding the value of he July 26 event Commotion than 400 local businesses, working to organization has been estab- protecting our Florida wildlife and no fees By The Ocean, scheduled to be promote a positive business climate in the Alished for The Pine Island Wildlife are charged for the services provided to Theld at the Bay Oaks Community Fort Myers Beach area by providing net- Sanctuary and they are reaching out to the animals. The Sanctuary exists and will Center in Fort Myers Beach, has been working opportunities, community events, the community for donations for land continue solely by the donations from the postponed due to a conflict with another and tourist information. acquisition and development. The orga- community. organization. The event, sponsored by For more information, call 454-7500 nization is looking to acquire land that is Donations can be made online at the Greater Fort Myers Beach Area or visit www.FortMyersBeachChamber. zoned either commercial or agricultural www.pineislandwildlifesanctuary or by Chamber of Commerce, will be resched- org. on Pine Island. mail to: Pine Island Wildlife Sanctuary, uled for a later date. “The organization’s mission is to pro- Attn: Sally Ristau, 900 SW Pine Island Commotion By The Ocean includes a vide both short term and long term care Road #206, Cape Coral, FL 33991. meet-and-greet opportunity for all candi- to sick, injured, orphaned or displaced indigenous wildlife under the permits issued by the Florida Wildlife Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife. Our ultimate goal is to rescue, rehabilitate and return Florida wildlife to their natural habitat,” said K. Matthew Ristau, Esq., Florida wildlife rehabilitator and president. “We are relying on the philanthropic support of individuals, corporations and founda- tions to provide this needed, and for many residents, more convenient service to Lee County.” The Sanctuary is in the process of forming fund raising efforts and will be at the German American Club for the MangoMania Festival on July 21 and 22. At this event, the organization will accept donations and provide information about their mission. The group has formed a board of directors, founding officers and initial volunteer staff. They are in the process of JoinFloridaSeaGrant–UF/IFASLeeCounty forming committees for the opening once ExtensionandSanibelCaptivaConservation Foundation,byparticipatinginaresource monitoringprogramwherevolunteersdocument thehealthofbayscalloppopulationsby snorkelingandlookingforscallopsinselect Local Waters/ areas. Local Charts ScallopsearcherswillmeetatPinelandMarinato Class Offered receivesurveyequipmentandinstructionsfor submitted by Cdr. Mary Smelter theevent.Lunchwillbeprovidedonceyou returntoshore. he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United Reservations are required to participate in the TStates Power Squadrons, will be offering the popular Local Waters/Local eventandspaceislimitedsoreserveyourspot Charts class on Saturday, July 21 from today. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class is directed towards new boaters and boaters new to the area as well as those wishing to learn chart reading. It will provide the boater with some of the basics of navigation, oriented to the Fort Myers area. Students will be using chart 11427, and participants must bring this chart to class. Optional On-The-Water training is also offered at a later date; check with the class instructor for details. The cost of the class is $40 per person. The class is being taught at the San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron Classroom, located at 16048 San Carlos Blvd. at the corner of Kelly Road (across from ACE Hardware). Students can register online at www.scbps.com or by calling 466-4040. 16 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 Brand New Two-Man Stage Play Second Dramatizes The Early History Of A.A. Annual Sing Out he National Council on ingers age 15 and older will have Alcoholism and Drug an opportunity to improve their TDependence, Inc. pres- Svocal skills and choral musician- ents the new hit stage play, ship at the Second Annual Sing Out, to Pass It On: An Evening be held on Saturday, August 25 at the with Bill W. & Dr. Bob. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor This unique, inspirational Blvd. in Fort Myers. and often hilarious theatrical This day-long workshop will be led by production celebrates sobriety Dr. Timothy McDonnell, artistic director and serves as the centerpiece of the Symphonic Chorale of Southwest of a nationwide recovery Florida. McDonnell is also the chair of education project – raising the music department at Ave Maria awareness about the solution University and has invited several other to America’s number one faculty members to participate, including Timothy McDonnell greets participants at public health issue – alcohol- Dr. Susan Treacy, Rebecca Osterman and Sing Out in 2011 ism and addiction. Maria McDonnell. held on site for those wishing to join the Pass It On has created Breakout sessions will include tips on Symphonic Chorale. excitement among audiences making the most of rehearsals, breath Registration for the workshop (Class and recovery communities Gary Kimble and Richard Springle control and articulation. The singers will #S094) will be handled through the all over the United States, then get the chance to put the techniques Alliance. Call 939-2787 or visit www. Canada and around the globe. into practice in a shared choral immer- artinlee.org/campandclasses/adultclasses. This two-man show is produced by Unflappable Recovery Entertainment, NYC sion. html for details. The cost is $30 for and will be performed in Fort Myers for a limited engagement of four performances The workshop is open to singers from Alliance members or $36 for non-mem- from July 27 through 29, sponsored by Theater Conspiracy at the Alliance for the school, church or community choirs as bers. Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard. All seats are only $20 and are a donation to The well as to anyone who wants to find his For more information about the Y.A.N.A. Club of Fort Myers and NCADD, Inc. or her own best voice. Immediately fol- Symphonic Chorale or to schedule an Pass It On: An Evening with Bill W. & Dr. Bob is staged as if you are at an old lowing the sessions, auditions will be audition, call 560-5695. time recovery meeting with the beloved co founders of Alcoholics Anonymous as the keynote speakers. They tell their stories, share their experience, strength and hope, dramatize key events – such as their legendary drinking sprees and the extraordinary night they met in Akron Ohio in 1935. Bill W. and Dr. Bob regale the audience with fascinating and hilarious yarns about the early history of A.A., including writing and publishing the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, creating the “12 Steps” and how National Dance tion that dance can spark in all of us. they overcame tremendous obstacles as they struggled to develop their new program For more information call 939-2787. of recovery and pass it on to others who were still suffering. Day Celebration The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 Pass It On: An Evening with Bill W. & Dr. Bob was created to offer hope, help McGregor Boulevard, just south of and healing while raising funds to support the life-saving services provided by local oin Dance Alliance for the National Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. recovery organizations nationwide. Proceeds from the Fort Myers performances will Dance Day workshop and celebra- benefit The Y.A.N.A. Club, 1185 Lake McGregor Drive, which opened its doors in Jtion of dance modeled after the hit 1977 offering those in recovery a safe place to attend meetings and socialize with oth- Fox competition, So You Think You ers who share their common problem (You Are Never Alone). Today, Y.A.N.A. offers Can Dance. The event takes place Call To Artists For 50 A.A. meetings and five Alanon meetings per week. Saturday, July 28 at the Alliance for the Performances of Pass It On: An Evening with Bill W. & Dr. Bob will be held on Arts in Fort Myers. Registration is from Paint The Beach Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 28 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 9:30 to 10 a.m. and the workshop runs call to artists is being sent out to 29 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online through Theater Conspiracy’s Box from 10 a.m. to noon. artists nationwide to invite them Office at www.theatreconspiracy.org or by calling 939-2787. Show off your skills in improv jam ses- Ato participate in the third annual sions, develop your best moves as you Paint The Beach plein air competition “dance for your life,” and learn jazz and in Fort Myers Beach. It has been a very theater dances by Dance Alliance mem- successful festival in the past and con- bers, a hip-hop routine by So You Think tinues to grow. A maximum of 60 artists Firehouse Theatre English Country You Can Dance? star Lauren Gottleib will be accepted to display their works. and a Zumba-style piece by SYTYCD The plein air art festival will held Singer Auditions Dance Lessons partner, the Dizzy Feet Foundation. from November 5 to 11. There will be Participants will have a chance to more than $2,500 in cash and prizes he Firehouse Community Theatre earn the social dances of the 17th, perform the dances at the end of the awarded. Judging this year’s competition is auditioning singers for their 18th and 19th centuries at Wa-ke workshop. They may also show a pre- is Kevin Dean, director of Selby Gallery TJanuary 2013 musical production LHatchee Recreation Center. choreographed selection of their choice. at Ringling College of Art & Design. An of Juke Box Jive. This show is based Classes are held on Tuesdays, from Please bring music and limit dances to awards ceremony and preview collectors upon an original script and is set in an 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., year-round. Lessons one minute. gala will be held on November 9. old soda shoppe that is opening for a are free after one-time payment of $10, Ages seven and up are welcome. Artists will paint throughout the town reunion of its “regulars.” They are look- which covers lifetime membership to the Dance experience is not required. of Fort Myers Beach and festivities will ing for all ages, all ethnicities, individuals center. Participants will be split into levels upon be held at Santini Marina Plaza on Estero or groups who can sing and perform Dress is casual and partners are not arrival. Wear dance attire or comfortable Blvd. The event is hosted by the Fort music from the 1950s or early 1960s. necessary. Wear flat shoes with non-slip clothes and jazz shoes or sneakers. The Myers Beach Art Association, Santini All interested candidates should plan soles. Beginners are welcome. workshop is scheduled to take place on Marina Plaza and Fish-Tale Marina. on attending the auditions on Saturday, Contact Gillian Carney at 603-9828 the outdoor amphitheater stage, so bring This is a non-juried event open to July 28 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the to sign up or email fortmyersdancers@ plenty of water or your favorite sports artists over the age of 18. The non- Good Shepherd, 1098 Collingswood hotmail.com drink. refundable registration fee is $40, with a Parkway in LaBelle. Please be prepared Wa-ke Hatchee Recreation Center is National Dance Day is the brainchild $10 late fee after October 30. A separate to sing a piece of your choice from this at 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers. of So You Think You Can Dance execu- Quick Draw competition will be held on era along with Venus In Blue Jeans. tive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe. November 10, with a $10 entry fee. Visit For additional information, contact the According to the show, the day is www.fortmyersbeachart.com for complete designed to encourage Americans of all Firehouse Community Theatre, 241 N. Share your community news with us. details and registration information. Bridge Street in LaBelle, send an email to ages and from all walks of life to come Proceeds help support the promotion [email protected] or Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 together to celebrate movement, fitness or email [email protected] education, appreciation and study of the call 863-675-3066. and the creative expression and imagina- arts in the Town of Fort Myers Beach. THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 17 virtuoso performance delivering multiple Laughs Galore stories that grow way out of control and leave him ready to have a nervous break- At Off Broadway down. He is hysterically funny. Playing his ageing and rather confused father is Palm Theatre Paul Bernier, who also directs the show. by Di Saggau He has the audience in stitches with his mannerisms and some great one liners. ay Cooney Victor has played John Smith many is the master times, and he has the role honed to per- Rof farce, and fection, as does his real wife Kelly, who his comedy Caught plays his wife Mary in the show. Jenny In The Net is one Smith plays Barbara, John’s other wife, of his funniest. It’s and she also gives a fine performance. showing now at Then we have the kids, Vicki Smith the Off Broadway (Rachael Endrizzi) and Gavin Smith Palm Theatre and (Christopher Brent), who add greatly to it’s guaranteed to the excellent ensemble. I will not give make you laugh away the conclusion of the play, which out loud over and over again. The show has more than one twist. I’ll just say Cast members, from left, Paul Bernier, Victor Legarreta, Matt Reed and Jenny Smith is a sequel to Run For Your Wife and Kelly’s delivery of the final denouement involves many of the same characters. was sublime. If you think your life is complicated, Special mention must go to Victor and imagine being a loveable rogue and Matt, who bounce off each other, some- taxi-driving bigamist who lives in both times physically as well as metaphorically Streatham and Wimbledon with two with excellent timing. different wives. John Leonard Smith For a farce of this type to work, (Victor Legarreta) is desperately trying to it must be quick, energetic, zany and keep his two lives from colliding. He’s engage the audience. Caught In The Net managed this for 18 years, but his task delivers on all counts. The show plays becomes huge when his son and his through August 18 at the Off Broadway daughter – by the two different wives – Palm Theatre, located in the main lobby connect via an online chat room and are of Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. For determined to meet up. tickets, visit www.BroadwayPalm.com, The farcical twists and turns in the call 278-4422 or stop by the box office plot to ensure that this does not happen at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort fall mainly on the broad but bewildered Myers. shoulders of John’s best mate and lodger Believe me, it’s a production to Stanley Gardner (Matt Reed). He gives a remember! Kelly and Victor Legarreta with fellow cast member Matt Reed

The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

From page 1 Puss In Boots great for all ages. All performances begin with a buffet at noon and showtime at 1 p.m. The chef’s special buffet includes children’s favorites like chicken nuggets, pizza, tacos, french fries, macaroni and cheese and more. A fun-filled musical adventure, Puss Man On Wire In Boots is playing selected matinees through August 4 at Broadway Palm. From page 1 of Independent Music News remarked, call 939-2787 for more information. Ticket prices for the buffet and the show “Man On Wire create a slab of massage The Indoor Concert Series will con- are only $15 for all ages. Group rates Indie Rock music that calms the mind and soul. It’s clude on Friday, August 10 when the are available for parties of 20 or more. They have created quite a local buzz a timeless classic and needs looking after, Americana Community Music Association Tickets are now on sale and can be through their engaging live shows, local not stored away in your cupboard collect- brings singer/songwriters Alan Bradford, reserved by calling 278-4422, by visiting TV appearances and by building a coming dust.” Bill Metts, Anthony Wayne and Barbara www.BroadwayPalm.com or by stop- munity of fans through their website. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the first Lynn, with accompaniment from Matt ping by the box office at 1380 Colonial After releasing the first track off their band takes the stage at 8 p.m. There is Hembling, Linda Di’Gloria and Jonathan Boulevard in Fort Myers. EP, City Lights, in May, Daniel Thomas a $5 suggested donation at the door and Lawrence, to the Foulds Theatre at the open seating. Go to www.artinlee.org or Alliance. 18 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 It will be a travesty if the NCAA does not lower the hammer on Penn State by Penn State Scandal Again Proves cancelling its football program for at least a year. Yes, such a “death sentence” might seem unfair to the players themselves who had nothing to do with the scandalous The Fallacy Of Attempted Cover-Up cover-up by Paterno, the ex-Penn State University president Graham Spanier, finance by Ed Frank vice president Gary Schultz and athletic director Tim Curley. But there is collateral damage associated with most crimes. he history books are crammed with scandal cover-ups. The athletes should be allowed to transfer to other schools without having to sit out It brought down the presidency of Richard Nixon and of football for a year as present NCAA rules stipulate. Tresulted in the conviction and incarceration of 43 people, Or, if they choose to remain in Happy Valley, their scholarships should continue including dozens of top Nixon Administration officials. despite the absence of a football program. It brought down Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel, who lied to Whether its sports, government, business or any other facet of life, the lesson authorities about the illegal gifts given to his players. learned from this awful mess at Penn State, is that the truth will always emerge from Coverups of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, dozens any attempted cover-up. – perhaps hundreds – of attempted political scandal cover-ups in But you can bet the bank we will hear of another cover-up before the ink dries on nearly every state in the Union; this list is endless. this edition of our newspaper. Trying to hide a misdeed is one of mankind’s greatest frailties. Volunteers Needed For Grand Finale Of LPGA Golf Tournament But none, in this writer’s opinion, compare to the horrific Women’s professional golf returns to our area in November and volunteers are cover-up by the late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno and three top university being sought for the CME Group Titleholders that will bring to Naples the winners of officials who permitted, actually fostered, the sexual abuse of young boys by convicted this year’s LPGA tournaments. pedophile Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant coach. The event will be held November 12 to 18 at TwinEagles, marking the first time an Penn State paid $6.5 million for an investigation of the scandal by former FBI LPGA tournament has been held in Southwest Florida in more than 10 years. director Louis Freeh, and one sentence in the 267-page report says it all: Information and registration are available online at www.cmegrouptitleholders.com “The reasonable conclusion is that he (Paterno) was an integral part of this active or by calling the tournament office at 593-3900. decision to conceal.” Miracle Remain In Contention In FSL’s South Division Penn State, like other schools, allowed football to become too big and powerful. Despite a sub-.500 record, the Fort Myers Miracle baseball team began this week And it allowed Paterno, who admittedly did great things for the university over his just 2 1/2 games out of first place in the South Division of the Florida State League. 46-year coaching career, to become bigger than the school itself. Monday’s game against the Dunedin Blue Jays, winners of the North Division title Here’s another scathing revelation in the Freeh report: in the season’s first-half, was postponed due to inclement weather, forcing a double A man called Janitor B recounted seeing Sandusky holding hands with a young boy header Tuesday night. as they left the showers inside the Penn State football building. That was way back in The Miracle had an 11-13 second-half record through Monday of this week. 2000. He said he stayed quiet for fear that Paterno would have him fired. They are on the road this weekend for a four-game series against Lakeland, return- “It would have been like going against the President of the United States. Football ing to Hammond Stadium on Monday for a single game with Clearwater. runs this university,” the janitor was quoted.

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Participants at last year’s Great American Cook-Off enjoyed camaraderie and good food From page 1 Prizes will be awarded as follows: 1st place – medal and $200 cash, 2nd place Chili Cook-Off – medal and $100 cash, and 3rd place – The event is open to the public, begin- medal and $50 cash. Both the “people’s ning at 4 p.m. The public is encouraged choice” and “most unique” will receive to bring cash, canned and dry food as medals. a donation to the Harry Chapin Food The Harry Chapin Food Bank solic- Bank. Both a “people’s choice” and its, collects and stores quality food for “most unique” award will be voted on by distribution to families in need through the public. a network of nonprofit agencies in Lee, All chili must be prepared on site Collier, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades from scratch with natural ingredients. counties, who provide food to more than Cooks must bring a printed recipe card. 30,000 people monthly. Over 1 million Specific guidelines and registration may pounds of food are distributed monthly. be obtained by contacting Chef Craig at Additional information about or to 463-8613 or [email protected]. contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Judging starts at 5 p.m. and will Food Bank, contact 334-7007 or go to consist of the following qualities: aroma, www.harrychapinfoodbank.org. consistency, color, taste and aftertaste. 20 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 more often than typically developing There are two recommendations sug- School Smart students. In a recent study by Susan gested to help students with handicaps Macke by Shelley M. Swearer, a professor of school psycholo- cope with bullying – one is to include Greggs, NCSP gy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a goal on their IEP to help them learn Gets Degree where she tracked the data of 800 special about bullying and the other is to increase livia Michelle Macke, a resident ear education and general education students the instruction and modeling of socializa- of Fort Myers, was among 3,219 Shelley, who were between the ages of 9 and 16, tion skills and provide opportunities for Ostudents from Miami University D it was found that typically developing stu- special needs students by including them who received degrees during spring My middle dents often experienced the most bullying with typical students both in and out of commencement exercises on May 5 at school child is in fifth grade then the bullying incidents school. Obviously the school needs to Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio. Macke handicapped. Are began to diminish. Those with disabilities have a well-defined anti-bullying program received a A.B. International Studies kids with handicaps didn’t appear to experience the same and promote a culture of respect, toler- degree. picked on more reduction of bullying incidents and their ance, and acceptance. often? It seems that level of bullying involvement remained the It may be helpful to join an anti- way to me. Is there same throughout the grade levels studied, bullying program that can provide sup- anything I can do? the researchers reported. port, advice and ideas on how to combat School Supplies, Shawna N., Fort Myers This study also found that children these anti-social behaviors. There are Shawna, with language, hearing or mental impair- many such programs but check with your Outfits Needed Bullying appears to be at epidemic lev- ments exhibited the highest levels of bully- school’s guidance counselor first to see els. About a third of 12- to 18-year-olds ing involvement. This research and others what program the school is using so that buse Counseling and Treatment, report being bullied at school, according studies have found that children with way you can communicate the same mes- Inc. is in need of school supplies to a report by the National Center for autism experience up to three times more sages at home. If your school needs more Aand clothing for the first day of Education Statistics. This figure may in bullying than typical students. However information encourage them to learn school for the children at the domestic fact be higher since many bullying inci- students with less visible handicaps like more about different methods to fight violence and sexual assault centers serv- dents are never reported. In the last 10 learning disabilities were part of fewer bullying by visiting www.nasponline.org/ ing Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Labelle. years, the issue has become much more incidents. resources/factsheets/bullying_fs.aspx. There are more than 35 school age visible. An additional finding that came from Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at children in need from kindergarten Efforts to combat bullying are every- this study is that students in special edu- Edison State College where she teaches through high school. It is requested that where. Between 1999 and 2010, state cation classes were more likely to bully psychology and education courses. you donate gift cards to Walmart, Target, legislators enacted more than 120 bills as well as be bullied. It was reported She is also Nationally Certified School Toys R Us, Bealls, Kmart or other stores to address bullying in schools. Despite that 38.1 percent of the students stated Psychologist and consultant for School in the area so the children can be taken these bills and various programs that have that they had bullied other students. Consultation Services, a private educa- shopping for their outfits and supplies. been initiated by many schools, there Researchers theorized, that one reason tional consulting company. Questions To adopt a child, call Johnnie-Mae or has not yet been a significant decrease in for this maybe the “frustration with the for publication may be addressed to Stacie at 939-3112. reported cases. experience of victimization, those stu- [email protected]. Not all questions Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. We have realized for some time that dents might engage in bullying behavior submitted can be addressed through is a non-profit agency established to pro- children with special needs are bullied as a form of revenge.” this publication. vide shelter, counseling and education to victims of domestic violence.

a uniquely designed family-centered facility that will provide the highest level of healthcare to children in our region,” said Jim Nathan, president of Lee Memorial Health System. “We are honored to receive this gift and appreciate SunTrust’s commitment,” Nathan said. On hand to present and receive the check were Daniel Fink, chief administrative officer of The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida; Susan Nasworthy, senior vice president and regional sales and marketing manager for SunTrust; Angela Corcoran, Lee County president and senior vice president/area manager; Jim Nathan, president of Lee Memorial Health System; and Mike German, chief financial officer of Lee Memorial Health System.

FGCU Course On Creating Mobile Apps Offered lorida Gulf Coast University’s Office of Continuing Education, in partnership with ed2go to offer hundreds of online courses, announced the launch of F“Creating Mobile Apps with HTML5.” Presentation of the check from the SunTrust Foundation to the Lee Memorial Health The course teaches participants how to use HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript to build System Foundation and optimize web apps for almost any mobile device including Apple’s iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows Phone. By the end of the course, students will know how to convert their HTML5 apps into native apps that they can submit to app stores such as Lee Memorial Health System Apple’s App Store, Google Play and Blackberry App World. This course is part of the Office of Continuing Education’s growing catalog of more Foundation Receives $10,000 than 300 instructor-facilitated online courses. Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students, participants will gain valuable Donation From SunTrust Foundation knowledge at their convenience. Students have the flexibility to study at their own pace ee Memorial Health System Foundation announced that it has received a combined with enough structure and support to complete the course, and access the $10,000 donation from the SunTrust Foundation to support the Gift Of A classroom 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection. LLifetime capital campaign. The campaign seeks to raise $125 million to build New sessions of each course run every month. They last six weeks, with two new a new 136-bed children’s hospital on the HealthPark Medical Center campus. lessons released weekly (for a total of 12). The courses are entirely web-based with “We’re pleased to support the capital campaign and all of us at SunTrust appreciate comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments. A dedicated professional instruc- the great work the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is doing for the children tor facilitates every course; pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback and and families in our community,” said Margaret Callihan, chairman, president and CEO facilitating discussions. Of SunTrust Bank, Southwest Florida Region. To learn more, call FGCU’s Office of Continuing Education at 434-4838 or visit “This gift from SunTrust puts us one step closer to achieving our goal of providing www.fgcu.edu/ced or www.ed2go.com/fgcu. THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 21

From left, DFS executive director Barbara Dell, Barbara Black, April Bordeaux, professional coach Mel Dell, Regina Dean, Barbara Pickard, Laura Mobley-Williams and Linda Christman the participants and was applauded a one-person business, develop a career a professional business coach. Program For as “another successful program” by path or both. We had professionals from Dell said the Entrepreneurial Spirit Barbara Dell, executive director of Dress the community teach them the skills program would continue, with additional Entrepreneurial For Success Southwest Florida, which necessary to develop the Entrepreneurial workshops being planned for other Dress sponsored the unique event. Spirit.” For Success clients who are interested in Women A Success “We have some wonderful clients who Dress for Success clients who attended learning how to start a one-person busi- he Entrepreneurial Spirit Program are serious about obtaining work but have the training learned about the differ- ness. (ESP) was held for Dress For not found a job, so we decided to help ent types of businesses, basic business “This program is not limited just to TSuccess Southwest Florida clients them explore what it takes to start their skills, marketing strategies, branding, those who are interested in self-employ- who are unemployed or underem- own business,” said Dell. “Although the social media and other tools necessary ment, but can take the training and apply ployed women. The program is for information can easily be used as a step- for business ownership. The training it to a job search,” she added. “This is women who are interested in receiving ping stone to starting a traditional busi- was provided by Barbara Dell, Connie ideal for those who are interested in free- quality information about become self- ness, the mission of this program is to Ramos-Williams, CEO of CONRIC PR lance opportunities”. employed. The workshop energized provide women with information to start and marketing/publishing, and Mel Dell,

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Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 23 and ferrets. Charges include a reasonable Florida Public Relations Vet On Wheels fee associated with the house call, but all other fees are comparable to standard Association Honors Three Members Adds Mobile veterinary clinics. arolyn Rogers, Dr. Plavumkal received her Doctor of APR, CPRC, X-Ray Services Veterinary Medicine from the University Cof Simplify PR of Florida at Gainesville in 2001. She was named the PR has been a practicing veterinarian in Professional of the Year Southwest Florida for eight years, serv- by the Florida Public ing primarily in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Relations Association Sanibel, Bonita Springs and Estero. (FPRA), Southwest For more information, visit www. Florida Chapter at its FloridaVetOnWheels.com or call 223- annual awards luncheon 1289. on July 10. Rogers has been a longstanding member of FPRA, holding many positions on the board, leadership CAC Receives team and committees. She’s been a chapter Accreditation speaker and a mentor to fter a two-year effort, Children’s many. She also serves Dr Leena Plavumkal with a patient Advocacy Center (CAC) the community on other Aof Southwest Florida, Inc. civic boards and orga- Michelle Nagel, Tiffany Esposito-Kittinger and Carolyn Rogers r. Leena Plavumkal of Vet On was accredited by the Council On nizations. As event and Wheels has added X-ray services Accreditation (COA), a nonprofit, PR coordinator for the Dto her mobile veterinary clinic for child- and family-service and behavioral SWFL Wine & Food Fest for the last four years, she has helped the event grow to faster, more accurate diagnoses in priva- healthcare accrediting organization. be one of the top 10 annual wine auctions in the USA, raising $2.3 million this cy and comfort at clients’ homes. Digital COA partners with human service orga- spring to benefit The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida’s Neonatal Intensive X-ray viewing enables Dr. Plavumkal to nizations to improve service delivery Care Unit and other local organizations. show clients the results immediately to outcomes by developing, applying and Michelle Nagel, area sales manager for MillerCoors, was named Chapter Member help discuss optimum treatment options. promoting accreditation standards. of the Year in recognition of her outstanding commitment of time and energy to She can also make a DVD or email the As part of the process, staff completed ensure the success of the chapter. Nagel first joined FPRA in 2009 and has been a digital file to meet clients’ needs. self-studies and submitted formal docu- valuable member of the leadership team and board of directors, serving on various Vet On Wheels is the only full-service ments and written narratives on best- committees. She was also the co-chair of PR University and helped to secure a major mobile veterinary clinic in Lee County practice standards developed by COA. chapter sponsor this year who also hosted a holiday mixer. that makes house calls to care for small The process culminated with a site visit in Tiffany Esposito-Kittinger, APR, director of operations at the Bonita Springs Area animals and pocket pets. It provides full March, which included a review of agency Chamber of Commerce, was named Rising Star, which recognizes an up-and-coming veterinary services, such as vaccinations, records as well as stakeholder interviews. leader in the chapter. Esposito-Kittinger first joined FPRA in 2008 as a FGCU stu- lab tests, surgery, teeth cleaning, micro- Nonprofit organizations are increas- dent member and has shown remarkable enthusiasm and passion for the profession chip, health certificates and private, com- ingly being called upon to demonstrate through her chapter involvement and attaining her APR credential. She has served the passionate, at-home euthanasia. the impact of their services. COA accredi- chapter as its VP of community relations and coordinated the last two successful Media “Home care is less traumatic for most tation is a catalyst for change that builds Breakfast and Pro Bono Day events. pets, especially cats, allowing me to con- on an organization’s strengths and helps centrate on their care and treatment with- it achieve better results in all areas. out having to first calm them down,” said CAC joins more than 1,800 private cessful business professionals the perfect Dr. Plavumkal. DVIC Regional leaders to help guide this organization.” and public organizations worldwide with Patients are typically dogs, cats, rab- this distinction. “Many of the regional directors have bits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, birds Directors served in the armed forces and we thank isabled Veterans Insurance them for their service to our country,” Careers, dedicated to helping said Gary V., Trippe, DVIC co-founder. Ddisabled U.S. veterans by provid- DVIC’s strategic board includes James Underwriters Association Event Raises ing new opportunities for training and R. Pender CPCU, CLU, ChFC, ARM, employment in the insurance industry, BB&T-Oswald Trippe and Company, $4,600 For CAC Of Southwest Florida announces the appointment of regional co-founder and chairman; Gary V. directors. Trippe CIC, BB&T-Oswald Trippe and n its first year, the Southwest Florida Association of Health Underwriters raised The regional directors are Thomas E. Company, co-founder; Lee Knapp, $4,600 for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Southwest Florida, Inc. Callanan, Callanan & Associates, Salt Knapp Consultants, founding member; Ithrough its Mini-Golf Classic Tournament. Lake City, Utah; William D. Knepper, Brady Polansky, Polansky Enterprises, Foursomes squared off on June 9 at Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf for 18 holes The Knepper Company, Tallahassee, founding member; Jon Bidwell, Chubb of miniature golf, including two hole-in-one contests. The event also featured raffle Florida; Robert N. Kretzmer, insurance Insurance Group, founding member; prizes and refreshments. One hundred percent of the event’s proceeds benefited CAC. agency executive, Bethesda, Maryland; Walter J. Gdowski, The Rough Notes As an added bonus, sponsors provided free tickets enabling children enrolled in the Kevin McPoyle, KMRD Partners Inc., Company; James R. Hackbarth, Assurex agency’s Pine Manor after-school and summer program to participate as well. Warrington, Pennsylvania; Josh Morgan, Global; Robert M. Menke, Bankers “We are so grateful to the Southwest Florida Association of Health Underwriters financial sales consultant, Marsh Berry, Insurance Group; George (Shad) A. and all the sponsors for their generous support,” said Diane Connell, director of devel- Northeast Ohio; Paul T. Murphy, Paul Steadman III, Rutherfoord, A Marsh & opment. “Today was a real treat for our kids, something they will always remember,” T. Murphy Insurance Agency, Malden, McLennan Agency; retired U.S. Air Force Massachusetts; Walter Page, Semans Capt. Gerald J. Sullivan, The Sullivan Insurance Group, Winter Haven, Florida; Group; and John Wepler, Marsh Berry. Chris Paradiso, Paradiso Insurance, The organization’s operating board Stafford Springs, Connecticut; John consists of retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gary L. Bryant; retired U.S. Army Maj. Rodman, retired military, Chattanooga, CATS & DOGS Tennessee; Nick San Filippo, American Gen. James L. Dozier; Roger C. Mercado Insurance Services, Clark, New Jersey; Jr., Community Cooperative Ministries and Steven J. White, retired insurance Inc.; Pender; Trippe; Kathy Pender, agency executive, Seattle, Washington. Kathy Pender MA, LPCC; and retired “DVIC has formed a tireless and inspi- insurance agency executive Gay Trippe. rational team,” said James Pender, DVIC For additional information, call 433- co-founder and chairman. “Their passion 8523 or visit www.DVIC.us. and experience make these highly suc- 24 THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 New Technology Helps NICU Babies Breathe More Naturally he Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida has introduced Ta breakthrough approach for patients who are having difficulty breathing and require mechanical ventilation. Known as Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA), this state-of-the-art technology allows patients to breathe more naturally based on their natural respiratory pattern. The Children’s Hospital is one of the few hospitals in the nation and the only site between Tampa and Miami to use this advanced technology. “For newborn infants who require mechanical ventilation, NAVA may pro- NAVA monitor vide greater safety and improved lung ventilation can often create a struggle benefits, including reduced time spent on protection,” said William Liu, MD, a neo- between the patient and ventilator. Not the ventilator, lower risk of infection, and natologist with Pediatrix Medical Group being able to breathe on their own, the potentially shorter length of hospital stays of Florida and the medical director for patient may begin to fight against the and costs. the neonatal intensive care unit at The ventilator, requiring deeper sedation lev- “NAVA is the type of breakthrough Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. els. With NAVA, the mechanical ventilator that markedly improves the care we pro- “Most importantly, NAVA is able to sense senses electrical signals transmitted from vide,” said Dan Fink, chief administrative the patient’s own breathing effort, allow- the brain to the diaphragm, the body’s officer for The Children’s Hospital of ing a gentler support for those on the largest respiratory muscle. Synchrony Southwest Florida. “With the successful ventilator, and providing a more effective between the patient and ventilator mini- management of the respiratory therapists non-invasive support with the potential mizes patient discomfort by providing and the collaboration of the nurses and for the infant to be taken off of the ven- the required amount of assistance at the physicians, we are thrilled to be helping tilator sooner, and remain off the ventila- time the patient needs it, reducing the some of our smallest, most vulnerable A tiny NICU patient tor longer.” need for sedatives. Designed for both patients breathe more easily.” Conventional methods of mechanical children and adults, NAVA offers several

found she is paid by this woman’s daugh- is to provide care, reduce stress and pre- Mom And Me ter to check in and visit because the vent caregiver burnout and resentment. daughter “doesn’t have the time because The daughter chose to have someone to she is too busy with her own commit- assist her in her care of her mother. She ments.” The lady’s fee is $1 per minute could just as easily have chosen not to Send your and she stays 15 minutes twice a week. hire anyone and not be able to visit here- editorial copy to: It seems very sad to me that the self. I am sure you would have something daughter is so busy that she just pays up to say about that as well. [email protected] rather than visits. Is this the place where Pryce modern times are taking us? Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is Virginia [email protected]. Dear Virginia, Modern medical advances have extended our longevity, but as a result it has created many unmet social problems. by Lizzie and Pryce I once heard of a man who had four very successful sons, who were all too busy to Haircuts For Autism Fundraiser izzie and Pryce answer your ques- attend his funeral. His wife buried him ndulgence Salon in Fort Myers is holding “Haircuts for Autism” to benefit Eden tions and give advice about aging and worked for three months before “the Autism Services on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The salon is Lconcerns from a two-generational caring sons” could get together for a Ilocated in the Daniels Crossing Shopping Plaza at 6900 Daniels Parkway, Suite perspective. A mother and daughter memorial service. 33 in Fort Myers. team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health I think it is sad that family life seems Stylists will offer haircuts for donations that will raise funds for Eden’s school in Fort educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- to be so disintegrated, people so stressed, Myers. The salon will also be holding a raffle with gift baskets and gift certificates from chotherapist in private practice who and successful businesses making so local businesses. specializes in the care of elders and many demands. Who knows where it will Eden Autism Services’ mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with people with chronic illnesses. go? People are meeting these needs and autism and support their families by providing a range of community based services Dear Mom & Me, very unusual services are now available. to meet specific needs throughout the lifespan. These services include K-12 schools I try to visit my very elderly aunt at Lizzie in Fort Myers and Naples, clinical services, consultations and community training, and least once a week at her retirement Dear Virginia, adult residential, vocational training and employment services. home. She has been confined to her bed I have never found it worthwhile to “This will be a ‘feel great’ day in our community as we show support for children after many strokes and she enjoys seeing judge others based on limited surface with autism and their families,” said Jamie Malan, Indulgence Salon operations man- me. information. You have no idea what ager. Across the hall, I noticed a woman stressors, difficulties, challenges that fam- “The support of local businesses like Indulgence Salon helps raise much-needed who regularly visits a woman similar to ily faces. You hardly know anything about funds to support the mission of Eden,” said Susan Suarez, director of Eden Autism my aunt for a very short time. this family, yet you are quick to pass judg- Services Florida operations. “We appreciate their commitment to our community.” One day, we stopped to talk in the ment based on your own standards. Donations of raffle items from businesses are being accepted. Appointments are hall. I asked her how her mother was, A perfectly legitimate choice for fami- not necessary and cash, check and credit card donations will be accepted. For more and she said, “No, I am not family, I am lies that have multiple, equally important information about the event, call 466-HAIR (4247). from Companions Who Visit.” Later, I priorities is to hire extra help. The intent THE RIVER - JULY 20, 2012 25 Dr. Dave abused in the Navy (motto “We Sail Wet”) would be in your best interest for me to for 20 years. remove that from your home. Trust me. Blood Drive And BMI & Bad Habits A few tips on how to prevent your I am only thinking of you, your children Bone Marrow by Dr. Dave young ‘un from becoming a big ‘un. and the playoffs. Hepburn • Best thing to do for an obese child • Eat as a family. is to give him a prescription for a new • Eat like the French, slowly. All day Donor Search hould we as set of parents. Studies indicate that many lunches with excessive amount of wine. enny Conidaris is now an 18 doctors be parents with obese kids, especially over- I believe this works because the diners year-old Edison State College stu- Shealthy role weight boys see their child through rose- pass out and don’t wake up in time to eat Kdent who enjoys fishing, soccer, models to our coloured glasses and don’t see the “big” supper. Make the meal a marathon, not hanging out at the beach and playing youth? If we aren’t, problem. “Porky’s not obese, doctor, he’s a sprint. Try to stretch out the meal or with his five dogs. should we lose our just big boned. Now you’ve upset him. you’ll stretch out your Lulu Lemons. At age 12, he was diagnosed with jobs? Recently, There there now, you’re mommy’s little • Start meals with salad or soup. Stuff severe aplastic anemia, a disease where a raft of rather Piglet, have another Oreo and don’t listen ‘em early, stuff em hard. (They won’t be the bone marrow stops making enough rotund doctors in to that Austrian.” able to wolf down dessert.) red and white blood cells and platelets for Austria’s state-run • “Breast is best.” Another Navy • Keep your fridge full of healthy the body. Patients with aplastic anemia clinics with a BMI (body mass index) motto, but also refers to the fact that the snacks like carrot sticks and celery sticks, are at risk for life-threatening infections over 25 received letters telling them to GUTS (Growing Up Today Study) found but not Snickers sticks. Obesity comes or bleeding. Conidaris was also diagnosed shape up... or they’re fired! Fired for that children who had been breastfed not only from eating the wrong things, with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobin- being fat. Fired for being a “roll” model. were 34 percent less likely to become it also comes from not eating the right uria, or PNH, a disease that can stem One in three kids in North America obese regardless of how chubby or dia- things. Undernourished kids gain weight from aplastic anemia and occurs when are overweight while a big Whoppering betic their mother is. Of course if your as they get hungry and end up eating abnormal blood-forming stem cells pro- nine million kids are classified as obese. big baby is twenty seven years old then cardboard-like products. duce red blood cells with a defective pro- Pediatric obesity is the greatest health perhaps he’s just best left fat. • No junk food in the house. Changing tective layer. threat facing our children. Some, unfortu- • Role model vs. roll model. “OK kid eating habits as a child is easier than Lee Memorial Blood Centers and nately, are primed to be large as a genet- go out and do some push ups or some- treating obesity as an adult. I might add the Lani Kai Island Resort, 1400 Estero ic battle between hormones like ghrelin thing just leave me alone and keep away that nowhere on the Snickers wrapper Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach, will host and leptin is waged in the internal milieu. from my remote!” Kids born to over- does it actually refer to itself as a junk a blood drive and bone marrow search on But many others, the corpulent comput- weight moms are 15 times likely to be food, per se. Saturday, July 28 (which happens to be er-keystered Kripsy Kremed kids, are also obese by age six and in fact start to pack • Be active in promoting active lifestyle Kenny’s 19th birthday) from 9 a.m. to 4 developing a host of co-morbid conditions on the Gerbers by age three. options for kids in your community. p.m. The event will feature live entertain- associated with obesity that up until now • Remove words like “fat”, “exercise” • Let them get their sleep. Leptin, a ment, free food and refreshments. Local have never been heard of in children. and “diet” and replace with more fun good guy hormone, is released during business have also provided hundreds of A life sentence of misery secondary to euphemisms like “play,” “great nutrition” sleep. give-a-ways and door prizes for all blood Type II diabetes is showing up in younger and “kumquat” (Kumquat has nothing to • Move to Vienna. donors and bone marrow registrants and younger kids. More recently, NASH do with this article; I just think it’s a hilari- Like the column? You’ll LOVE “Many people want to be registered (Non Alcoholic Hepatitis), previously a ous word.) the book the Doctor is In(sane), avail- to donate blood marrow, but don’t know purview of plump, portly or puffy par- • Don’t eat in front of TV. In fact, get able at Sanibel Island Books & Gifts. how,” says Nancy Hendrick, commu- ents, is now showing up in obese youth rid of your TV. Go ahead. Contact Dr. Dave or read more at www. nity relations coordinator for the Lee and damaging their livers. Twelve-year In fact, if you have a 52-inch LCD, wisequacks.org. Memorial Blood Center. “That’s why old livers are looking like they’ve been then as a caring medical professional it we’re holding a bone marrow search and blood drive. We want to help increase community awareness of the need for blood and marrow donors, and it would deaRPharmacist rounding Lyme is latched on tighter than even though they’re asymptomatic and be awesome if we could find a match.” a tick. well. Oh, and it can remain dormant for Together, Lee Memorial Blood Centers Long History Lyme is frequently dismissed or misdi- months to years. and the Conidaris family hope to raise agnosed leaving you sick, tired and even- If you have a long history of health a minimum of 100 units of blood and Of Pain? Think tually disabled. It mimics multiple scle- issues, with symptoms that change daily register more than 150 people for the rosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson’s, or monthly, but never go away, I’d seri- National Bone Marrow registry. Lyme Disease ALS, Alzheimer’s, fibromyalgia, Chronic ously consider Lyme testing by a lab that Anyone age 18 to 60 who is willing to donate to any patient in need and by Suzy Cohen, RPh Fatigue Syndrome and epilepsy, so it’s specializes in it, for example, Galaxy, hard to pin down. Bummer, because if Igenex, Fry or Advance Labs. Inaccurate meets the health guidelines can join the ear you’re diagnosed incorrectly, precious results by regular labs may produce a Bone Marrow Donor Program registry. Pharmacist: antimicrobials needed to kill Lyme bugs false negative, so you think you don’t Hendrick explains that the process is D My life’s are never taken, leading to potentially have Lyme when you do. Years of mis- much simpler than in the past and the never been the catastrophic problems. ery could ensue. The medical disparity majority of donations are done without same since 2004. I’m not being melodramatic, ask any between testing labs is unfathomable, so I surgery. Overnight, I devel- Lyme sufferer! No two patients have urge you to test using one of my suggest- “Cells from a person’s mouth are col- oped arthritis, ver- the same symptoms, which come and ed labs. They’re expensive, but worth it. lected with a cotton swab and analyzed tigo, headaches and go: chronic pain, exhaustion, brain fog, Don’t assume Lyme infection is to determine if that person is a match fatigue. I used to run poor memory, insomnia, yeast infections, caused only by Borellia burgdorferi, with any patient in the registry,” added every day! I’ve been twitches, trigeminal neuralgia, anxiety, because other co-infecting organisms Hendrick. “Donors never pay for donat- to 10 doctors for back/neck pain, neuropathy, migraines, such as Babesia, Rickettsia, Bartonella ing and are never paid to donate.” never-ending symptoms too embarrassing dizziness, muscle/joint pain, cramps, or Ehrlichia could be behind your symp- For more information, call 343-2333. to list. bladder or testicular pain, urethritis, buzz- toms. My recommended labs are better at Last week, I fell in love with you, Suzy, ing, sound sensitivity, eye or ear pain, air detecting those bugs. because you wrote about Lyme Disease hunger and irregular heartbeat. That’s for Finally, the CD57 blood test offers and I looked it up. It explains my life. I starters. a clue, and tracks your progress, and I called my doctor, but she said Lyme isn’t Don’t assume there has to be a tick recommend LabCorp for that particular common here, and dismissed me, so I’m bite followed by a bullseye rash. That test. Visit www.ilads.org for more Lyme Share your community stuck now. Can you offer guidance? rash only occurs in 50 percent of people, information. news with us. – S.N., Chicago, Illinois and most won’t ever see a tick, some of This information is not intended Call 415-7732, Answer: You’re not “stuck.” There which are the size of the period at the to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- are many Lyme literate medical doc- end of this sentence. Besides, ticks are tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The Fax: 415-7702 tors (LLMDs) in our country, and here not the only way to get infected. Lyme is 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered or email are three people who educate: Dr. Lee carried by fleas, biting flies, lice, mosqui- pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. Cowden, Dr. Joseph Burrascano and toes and dust mites. Kissing or having sex dearpharmacist.com. [email protected] Stephen Harrod Buhner; each has a with someone who has Lyme may cause different viewpoint. The controversy sur- transmission. Some people carry Lyme 26 THE RIVER - JULY 20,DID 2012 YOU KNOW TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. GEOGRAPHY: What state is home to the most of the Yellowstone National Park? 1. Since 1988, only two players have stolen as many as 78 bases in a season. Name either one. 2. TELEVISION: What was Norm’s wife’s name in the sitcom “Cheers”? 2. Who was the last player before Toronto’s Jose Bautista in 2011 to have the most home runs 3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of toads called? in a month for five consecutive months? 4. PERSONALITIES: What 1950s television newsman signed off his broadcasts with the 3. Name the last year before 2011 in which there were fewer than two running backs selected in words, “Good night and good luck”? the first round of the NFL Draft. 5. LANGUAGE: What does recalcitrant mean? 4. Three men’s basketball players have been named to the NCAA Final Four All-Tournament 6. MUSIC: What famous duo performed “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”? team three times each. Name two of them. 5. The Detroit Red Wings set an NHL record in 2011-12 with a 23-game home winning streak. 7. MEDICAL: What common condition is known as cephalalgia? Who had held the mark? 8. INVENTIONS: Where were cross-bladed scissors invented? 6. Who was the oldest driver to win a season championship in NASCAR’s Cup series? 9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Dracula”? 7. Between 1978 and 1987, a total of three men won 10 U.S. Open singles tennis titles. Name 10. MOVIES: What famous actress played an uncredited bit part as a Halloween ghoul in two of them. the movie “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial”?

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Time will tell if he or she is trying a bitter note needs to be carefully thought acquired immune deficiency syndrome to pull the wool over the Lamb’s eyes. out before you can even begin to consider (AIDS). Hudson was the first major celeb- TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) plunging into a new emotional commitment. rity to go public with such a diagnosis. Congratulations. Your hard work soon pays BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy being off with some well-deserved recognition. with people, and people love being with you. STRANGE BUT TRUE Meanwhile, that important personal relation- You would probably do very well in politics. ship needs more attention from you. • It was double Nobel Prize-winning GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That new THIS WEEK IN HISTORY chemist and peace activist Linus Pauling person in your life seems trustworthy, but who made the following sage observation: don’t turn him or her into a confidant just • On July 28, 1868, following its rati- “The best way to have a good idea is to have yet. Remember: The secret you don’t reveal fication by the necessary three-quarters of lots of ideas.” is the one you won’t lose sleep over. U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, guarantee- • The acre as a unit of measurement has CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your ing black Americans citizenship and all its been with us for quite some time. Originally, kindness makes a difference in some- privileges, is officially adopted into the U.S. an acre was considered to be the amount of one’s life. But by week’s end, a touch of Constitution. land that could be tilled in a single day by Cancerian envy could create a problem • On July 24, 1911, American archeolo- one man behind one ox. with a colleague. Take care to keep it under gist Hiram Bingham gets his first look at • If you’ve seen the movie “The Wizard control. Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca settlement of Oz,” you might remember that in the LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new spurt in Peru. Machu Picchu is believed to have Emerald City, the horses were a variety of of energy sends you roaring back into that been a summer retreat for Inca leaders, bright colors. No special effects there -- the challenging work situation. But be careful whose civilization was wiped out by Spanish set designers simply rubbed the animals with not to overdo it, or your sizzle could fizzle invaders in the 16th century. The site itself Jell-O powder to achieve the bright hues. before your task is completed. stretches an impressive 5 miles. Those scenes had to be shot very quickly, VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) • On July 26, 1931, a swarm of grass- though, since the horses had a tendency to Your practical sense helps you see the logic hoppers descends on crops throughout Iowa, lick off their colors. of being a bit more flexible with a work- Nebraska and South Dakota, devastating • If you spent some part of the 1980s place colleague. But you still have a ways millions of acres. The swarm was said to be trying to puzzle out a solution to a Rubik’s to go before there’s a true meeting of the so thick that it blocked out the sun and that Cube, you may be surprised to learn that the minds. grasshoppers could be could shoveled with a world record, held by Frenchman Edouard LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A scoop. Cornstalks were eaten to the ground Chambon, is just 9.18 seconds. And it was surprise situation could cause you to spend and fields left completely denuded. set in 2008. more money than you feel you can afford. • On July 27, 1943, Joseph Stalin, pre- • You may not have learned about it in But careful budget adjustments will help. mier and dictator of the Soviet Union, issues school, but during the summer and early Your fiscal picture soon brightens. Order No. 227, which came to be known as autumn of 1859, the United States and the SCORPIO (October 23 to November the “Not one step backward” order, in light British became involved in a conflict known 21) That decision you made might still have of German advances into Russian territory. as The Pig War. In June of that year, a pig on its detractors, but your supporters are grow- The order declared, “Panic makers and cow- American soil was shot by a British infantry- ing. Meanwhile, your personal life takes on ards must be liquidated on the spot. Not one man in Canada. 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