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VOL. 13, NO. 13 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers APRIL 4, 2014 A Cornucopia Of Talent At ArtWalk

Top, from left: Hae-Yang Chang, Kaitlyn Nicolosi, Stephanie van Duijn and Christian Koller; bottom: Mary Grace Epps, Rene Miville, Bryanna Walker and Diana Ascher Circus art and performances will transform First Street and Hendry Street Young Artists Award Winners To rt Walk takes to the streets. An unbound creativity is spilling out onto the pave- ments and the walls, occupying nooks and crannies of downtown Fort Myers, Perform During Downtown ArtWalk Afor art’s sake. Art Walk will occur in the galleries and streets of downtown Fort Myers on Friday, April 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. n Friday, April 4, the Young Artists Awards will present a performance by “The cornucopia of talent in this area is as varied as it is plentiful. Art is the cultural some by the winners of the 2014 Young Artists Awards competition on stage wealth of our community – just look around downtown and see the growth,” said Jim Oin the courtyard of the Fort Myers Library as part of April’s Art Walk. Griffith, executive director of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Eight performers, including dancers, vocalists and musicians, will perform from 6:30 Choirs, video artists, circus performers, digital artists, performance artists, actors, to 8 p.m. musicians and painters will take to the streets. Streets from Monroe Street to Royal Performing will be dancer Hae-Yang Chang, a senior at Cape Coral High School. Palm Avenue will be closed off for the event. Chang was named the Judges’ Overall Event winner as well as the Audience Choice Here is some of what you can expect to see: award winner at the 11th Annual Young Artists Awards competition, held on March 10 • Circus Arts United, Where Art Comes To Life! - A beautiful collision of All Walks at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. of Art will transform First Street and Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers. This per- continued on page 16 formance and art feature is designed to thrill with fire, magic, aerial silks, juggling, chalk art, graffiti, dance, stilt walking and live music by Frisson. native vegetation with experienced guides • Lily Hatchett’s Paper Grotto Live. A giant paper sculpture builds itself from the Lakes Park pointing out the many species in this Lee inside out. This is an interactive performance with paper, video projection, music and continued on page 16 performers. Featuring the Edison Jazz Buccaneers, The Grotto can be found in the Bird Patrol middle of Broadway, between First and Main streets. • The New Library will feature the Fort Myers Greenwave Choir. The Fort Myers High School Choral Department is made up of seven choirs comprising 150 students. Easter Egg Hunt At They have performed several master-works including Schubert’s Mass in G, Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, Faure’s Messe Basse, and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. They will be Wa-Ke Hatchee performing some amazing classic, pop and modern choral works. Live video projection will be provided by award winning artist Zachary Smith. a-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center • At The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Nina and Lily Griffith’s Band, Hi Society, is hosting its annual Easter Egg will be playing at the stage on the entrance steps. They are a unique band made of WHunt on Saturday, April 12 four teenagers; Nina, Lily, Jacob and Grace. All four have been educated in music and from 10 a.m. to noon. formed their band early this year. The music they perform is usually indie alternative, Children up to age 12, their families but they also love to break out in the oldies or some modern rock and pop. and friends are welcome to enjoy a morn- • Opening in the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is Art Poems 2014 that will fea- Eastern phoebe photo by Meg Rousher ing of hunting for eggs and visiting with ture 24 collaborations between local artists and poets Woody Hanson, with noted archi- the Wa-Ke Hatchee Easter Bunny. Bring tect and video artist Zachary Smith projecting images of early Fort Myers onto the north he next nature walk at Lakes Park, a camera; refreshments will be provided. wall of the Sprint Building, located across from the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Fort Myers, is slated for Saturday, The egg hunt starts at 10:35 a.m. right This creative cinematic event, consisting of images from the Hanson Family Archives, TApril 5, at 8:30 a.m. Participants after the bunny’s arrival. Participation is will take viewers on a journey through the past. Watch as this urban scale exhibit reveals meet at Shelter A7. $5 per child; adults can attend for free. the evolutionary pathway that Fort Myers followed from the early 1900s through the Enter Lakes Park gate from Gladiolus For information on other parks sites, end of World War II. Drive, turn right, drive to end of road and egg hunts and seasonal events, visit www. • Laboratory Theater of Florida with Founder/Director Annette Trossbach, will be continue through the parking lot. Shelter leeparks.org. For more information about staging live Shakespearean vignettes; actors will be interacting with passersby. A7 is located near the Train Station. this event, call Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation • The Young Artists Awards, Inc. is a performing an arts education, audition, perfor- This is an easy walk along clear paths Center at 432-2154. The center is located mance and scholarship program for students from throughout Southwest Florida ages and offers an opportunity to see birds in at 16760 Bass Road in Fort Myers. continued on page 16 2 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now Mammy Jane Hendry, Once A Slave by Gerri Reaves, PhD hen Mammy Jane Hendry died in August 1905, the Fort Myers Press published a tribute to the woman Wwho had been given as a slave to her “family” in 1865 when she was a child. Census records indicate that Jane was a native Floridian, as were her parents. Also known as Aunt Mammy Jane, she had remained the “faithful colored servant” of that family to the end of her life at age 49, the tribute read. Even decades after the Civil War, some former slaves or descendants of slaves remained with the family that had once owned them. By that time, phrases such as “faithful old time servant” and “nurse to all of the children” described this complex relationship. The family that became Jane’s own was that of William Marion and Susan Wall Hendry, known affectionately as “Uncle Marion” and “Aunt Sue” in Fort Myers. Jane was the first and only black member of the white M.E. Church. (That Today, a law firm and parking lot occupy the former Hendry home historic institution has photo by Gerri Reaves evolved into today’s First United Methodist Church and is still located on First Street at Royal Palm Avenue.) Paula Hendry, a fam- ily historian, speculates that William M. Hendry’s important role in running that church might shed light on Jane’s close asso- ciation with it. Her church work included contributing to the building of a new church. The William Marion Hendrys came to Fort Myers in 1873 and lived in the house shown in this historic photo, built in 1875. It faced the river Some of the charm of the Hendry home where Jane lived is captured in this undated just east of Hendry Street, photo. However, by the time it was demolished in 1953, it was the oldest house in town eventually located behind and in poor condition. photo courtesy of Paula Hendry the Bradford Hotel. When he settled in William Marion opened a general store, Frierson & Hendry, in partnership with “Mammy” Jane Hendry, right, was given as a slave to Fort Myers, Hendry had Maj. Aaron Frierson, on the northeast corner of First and Hendry. Among his many William Marion and Susan Wall Hendry in 1865. She spent just completed a term as accomplishments before his death in 1914, was serving three years as the town’s first the rest of her life as a “faithful servant” of the family and representative for Polk official postmaster, beginning in 1876, and clerk of the circuit court for 18 years. an active member of the Methodist Church. Others pic- County in the Florida Mammy Jane Hendry was buried in the Frierson-Hendry family cemetery on tured are, from left,, first row, William Marion Hendry, Julia House of Representatives. Henderson Avenue, as was the couple to whom she had been given decades before. A. “Ladie” Hendry, Susan C. Wall Hendry (holding photo of Walk down to Bay and Hendry and imagine a pretty family home on the banks of absent son, Edward M. Hendry), Lydia C. “Nellie” Hendry, With him was his brother, Capt. F.A. Hendry, who the Caloosahatchee circa 1875. and, second row, Henry A. Hendry, Mary S. Hendry and Then walk a few blocks to the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 William W. “Wallie” Hendry. would become known as the Father of Fort Myers. Jackson Street to learn more about the downtown that Mammy Jane Hendry lived in. photo courtesy of Paula Hendry continued on page 11

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The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, please call (239) 415-7732 or write to: The River Weekly News, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Fax number: (239) 415-7702. E-mail: [email protected]. The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. PRINTED ON RECYCLED Independently Owned And Operated • COPYRIGHT 2014 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. PAPER THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 3 Fort Myers Public Art: Gulf Coast University has already assem- bled a public art collection approaching FGCU Students 100 works. Many came compliments of Florida’s Art in Public Buildings program, Producing an initiative started in 1979 pursuant to section 255.043 of the Florida Statutes Public Art Video that earmarks one-half of one percent of by Tom Hall the amount the legislature appropriates for the construction of state buildings for group of the acquisition of public artworks. Others Florida were donated to FGCU by students, AGulf Coast alumni and university supporters. To get University students the word out to students, faculty and the is preparing to people who reside in and visit Southwest make history. On Florida, FGCU is placing information and March 20, mem- photographs about each artwork on two bers of Assistant online public art registries, the Denver- Professor Michael based Public Art Archive and Manhattan- Salmond’s Digital based cultureNOW. And qualifying videos Media Design 1 will be used to supplement that informa- (ART 2600) class began creating videos tion and help familiarize people with the that may shine a spotlight on some of themes these artworks convey. the university’s most prestigious public For example, the five corten and stain- artworks. less steel spires rising majestically from a Although digital media pervades the bed of black river rock on the mall lead- commercial world, it is a tool that public ing to Lutgert Hall known as Transition artists and art administrators have yet to 2012 end in LED beacons that send embrace when it comes to explaining the shafts of light throughout the mall at night purpose and theme of public artworks to just as FGCU graduates will carry the the people who see and encounter them illumination they receive at the university Cross Currents, by Albert Paley, is a 17,000-pound structure that soars 21 feet, 10 inches into on a daily basis. into the world beyond. the brilliant Southwest Florida sky. It is located on the campus of FGCU It’s a highly curious situation. On the According to their creator, artist one hand, thousands of cities, counties Robert Roesch, Transition Viewed from branding and artistic expression. expression.” and universities around the country main- WestTransition’s spires “represent the “It’s about designing experiences for For more information, visit www.cul- tain vibrant public art collections. Urban promise of great things ahead” and meta- people,” Salmond told The Pinnacle’s tureNOW.org, www.PublicArtArchive.org planners believe that a vital and robust phorically, the change in metal from the Drew Sterwald shortly after arriv- and www.artswfl.com. public art program boosts civic pride, three-foot bases of corten steel to tops ing at FGCU. “It’s the same design- An arts advocate, Tom Hall guides enhances and defines a city’s identity, of reflective stainless steel symbolizes the ing Disneyland the physical place or weekly walking tours of the River reflects the unique character and history change that will take place within each Disneyland.com. It’s all about what District’s public art collection in Fort of the city, burnishes the city’s image to student as a result of the educational pro- experience people take away, whether Myers. For more information, go to tru- the outside world and encourages tourism cess. The videos now in production will it’s a product-based thing or purely artistic etours.net. and economic development. help tell these and other stories so that At a collegiate level, campus-sited students, faculty and campus visitors will artworks often reflect the school’s iden- have a more enriching experience each tity and history, foster an atmosphere time they encounter artworks from the of learning and culture, and attract top- university’s collection. notch students and faculty members. And “It’s exciting for my students to have yet, for all these benefits, the government the opportunity to be involved in an entities and schools that install and main- important project like this,” Salmond Chinese & Japanese Cuisine tain these artworks do little to educate notes. Qualifying videos will be submit- their residents, visitors, students and fac- ted to the artists who created the artwork ulty about the art they see cropping up all featured in each production. With their OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK around them. approval, the videos will then be placed Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm A recent survey of nearly 43,000 on the Public Art Archive and culture- people in 26 communities conducted NOW, and possibly on the artist’s website Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm by Gallup and the John S. and James as well. www. ichiban-sushi-chinese.com L. Knight Foundation over a three year And while cultureNOW’s online regis- period beginning in 2008 makes this try encompasses more than 11,000 sites Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Next to Hotel Indigo) oversight even harder to understand or and contains more than 21,000 images explain. 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Opening Exhibit, Artists Reception This trip resulted in a Master of Arts paper At Arts For ACT and his first book, Blow oin Arts For ACT My Blues Away, was Gallery, located at 2265 published by Louisiana JFirst Street in down- State University Press. town Fort Myers, on Friday, For several years April 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the late 1960s and for the opening reception early 1970s, Mitchell and art walk for their April was a reporter in featured artists photographer Columbus, Georgia. and author George Mitchell, Under the tutelage of painter Ray Hernandez and the photographers at sculptor Roy Benton III. This the Columbus Ledger, exhibit continues through he took the photo- April 28. graphs, which appeared George Mitchell has been with his stories. At making serious photographs the Columbus Times, since his senior year in high he was a reporter, a school, when he began pho- photographer and later tographing traditional blues executive editor. During artists he located or visited that period, he pro- with a Kodak Instamatic cam- duced his second book era. He began making more of photographs and professional photographs in text, I’m Somebody 1967, when the University Important. He then of Minnesota School of decided to become a Mass Communication and photography teacher, Journalism lent him a cam- and returned to the era. He went to Mississippi University of Minnesota for the summer to record, where he studied pho- photograph and interview tra- Raymond Hernandez’s Bon Bon tography teaching in both the journalism and art departments. Mitchell taught pho- Serving Dinner tography in Atlanta at Photography by George Mitchell Lunch Daily four high schools for a Mon-Fri 4pm total of 25 years. He also authored five more books of photographs and interviews. There have been a number of solo exhibitions of his photographs over the years, 11:30am including three in Atlanta; one in Columbus, Georgia (a number of his photographs are in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art); Sacramento, California; Utrecht, Holland; Jackson, Mississippi (at the Mississippi Museum of Art); Clarksdale, Mississippi; and Fort Myers. Make Your Easter Brunch Buffet Raymond Hernandez was born in Brooklyn, New York of Puerto Rican descent. He grew up amongst the rural nature of LaBelle, Florida and developed a passion & Dinner Reservations Now!!!! for botany, art and photography. Hernandez was awarded scholarships from the U.S. Sugar Corp. and the Art Institute of Dallas. His study of fine art and graphic NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH MONDAY THRU FRIDAY communication, began his career in Texas. In 1985, he moved to New York City, 11:30am-4pm • Happy Hour at Lunch exhibiting his art while illustrating and designing for such cliental as: Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden, Lancome, Coty, Revlon and Avon. His art has been published Winner of both national and internationally on cosmetic packaging, shopping bags, promo- Best Casual Fine Dining tional and novelty products. Hernandez returned to Florida in 2005 to focus on his fine art and encountered 2012 & 2013 numerous artists on a similar path of exhibiting, creating and working together to bring the arts to Southwest Florida. He currently teaches art to children and teens in various Lee, Hendry and Glades County programs. He was awarded The City of Fort Myers Art and Culture Individual Artist Grant for 2012-13 and strives to keep the arts alive. Roy L. Benton III is a Florida native who grew up in Fort Myers. He is a fourth generation of marine contractors and is a certified general contractor. 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Palometa by Charlie Brown erard Damiano, Jeff Mudgett and Charlie Brown met in the early ‘80s on the field of the nascent Fort Myers High School soccer team. Their lives then Gtook them in very different directions. Now successful artists in three different modes of expression, they reunite to present the show, Something in the Water. The free opening event, on Saturday, April 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Spirits of Bacchus, 1406 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, is open to the public. Driftfish by Charlie Brown End by Jeff Mudgett “We’ve been friends for so long, but life separated us. Art brings us back together images with a hand-held 35mm camera. “There are no double exposures, filter effects for this,” Brown said. “We have such a wide variety of work, we felt like we could put or darkroom shenanigans involved,” he says. An architect trained at the University of on a really interesting exhibition.” Florida and the University of California, Mudgett is inspired by his travels to capture a Although their art differs in style and technique, the three share a love of the waters sense of place that demonstrates, as he says, an “intense entanglement with the pat- of Southwest Florida. terns of nature, time and light.” Damiano, who studied at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, started The Fort Myers native of the group, Brown grew up fishing local waters. He is illustrating as a child with his mother’s lipstick, “which I prized for its ability to mark on skilled in the ancient Japanese art of gyotaku, in which the fisherman catches then any surface,” he says. After graduation, he continued his studies abroad, and later, on paints his fish, pressing paper onto it to prove the size of his catch. Using a wide array a four-year Art Safari in America. His work ranges from expressive drawings to multi- of papers to provide depth and texture, Brown enhances his prints with extensive media projection art. brushwork, resulting in highly detailed depictions of the fish. “I still enjoy drawing with a Sharpie marker, but most of my work now is created on DJ Slinky will return to Spirits of Bacchus after a decade, to play music at the clos- computers,” he added. ing celebration which will be held during ArtWalk on Friday, May 2 from 6 to 9 p.m . Mudgett received his first Nikon camera in 1982 and continues to take all of his The show runs through Saturday, May 3.

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From page 1 Button and Noah Prechtel will entertain An Evening Of crowds with their silent art performances. Talent At ArtWalk • Raymond Hernandez exhibits his Judeo-Christian eight to 21. The project recognizes the color magic with paint in the office at area’s top talented students in the per- Arts For Act Gallery. Music forming arts. Now beginning its 11th • Samantha Hower and other graffiti n Thursday, April 10, Beach year, its mission is to provide performing artists will be painting live on eight-foot United Methodist Church will arts opportunities and scholarships in the by 10-foot canvases supplied by Franklin Opresents the final Hibiscus Series areas of dance, drama, vocal and instru- Shops. event for the season. Beginning at 7 mental music performance and to provide • Daniel Vendetti will be doing a p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Dr. Douglas a showcase for the talents of local youth. street performance piece called The Renfroe, director of music and fine arts, • Angela Hicks performs live painting, House Painter, based on a story that presents an evening of Judeo-Christian using her body to apply paint through will be read aloud at the beginning of the music discussing the similarities of dynamic motions of dance. By directly performance, followed by live painting of Christian and Jewish faiths through their translating choreography to canvas, she a self-portrait on a four-feet by eight-feet respective liturgies. The evening will be in exudes the emotion of her performance wall. a dessert-theatre style, with music accom- with a blend of artistic mediums at the • The Smith Family will be relighting panied by desserts. end of the performance is a finished the Arcade Theater marquee, which has Renfroe earned his doctorate in painting inspired by the musical com- been dark for two decades. Judeo-Christian Liturgy in 2005. Since positions. The completed pieces are 2001, he has served as cantor at Temple part of her series Dancer’s Mark. Jason Bat Yam on Sanibel Island as well as serv- McDonald, digital video artist, will be digi- ing Beach United Methodist Church since tizing and projecting Hicks’ performance. 2008. In addition to his solo work, he is • Jerry McGreens will be projecting also the artistic director of the Voices of Dr. Douglas Renfroe video of his own work in a few different Naples. some well known hymns dating back over mediums, including animations, as well as Accompanying him on piano will be 2,000 years. works by Angela Hicks, Jason McDonald Sanibel resident Abigail Addison, who Beach United Methodist Church is and other visual artists, on big walls of previously worked with Renfroe on a located at 155 Bay Road, Fort Myers the Firestone Building and the Hall of 50 Read us online at similar program on Sanibel in February. Beach behind the new library. A sug- States Building, both on Bay Street. IslandSunNews.com The evening will look at historic data gested donation of $10 will be collected • Cesar Aguilera and Danielle and discover how instruments and the and desserts will be available. Branchaud will create a post-apocalyptic voice were used in ancient times, and For information, call 463-9656. scene based on one of their Paionia cou- how music in churches throughout the ture creations. Also Branchaud will create world has evolved into what it is today. a live painting based on this scene at the In addition to solo presentations, Franklin Shops windows. Renfroe will also lead the audience in • Mime and human statues Anthony THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 7 is costly, making it difficult to obtain the it’s important that anglers are educated Tarpon Tourney large number of DNA scrubs needed to to be better stewards of our waters and study tarpon effectively. its marine life,” said DDWS Executive Aims To Educate Anglers in this tournament are encour- Director Birgie Vertesch. “Responsible, aged to become citizen scientists and sustainable fishing has always been a part And Conserve obtain scrubs, which are key to getting of the National Wildlife Refuge System’s he “Ding” Darling Wildlife the number of samples needed to better mission, and we continue that tradition Society–Friends of the Refuge understand tarpon and learn how to pro- with this conservation-minded tourna- T(DDWS) and Doc Ford’s Rum Bar tect them. ment.” & Grille have teamed up for a third year The final component in the catch is Tournament entry fee is $500 per to host a tarpon competition termed a release and care. boat; only 25 slots remain in a field of 50 “catch, release and care” tournament on Proceeds from the tournament directly boats. One hundred percent of the entry May 3. benefit wildlife conservation efforts at fees is awarded in prize monies to the “Saltwater fishing has a nearly $5.5 “Ding” Darling Refuge, a 6,400-acre teams that catch the most tarpon, with billion economic impact in the state of complex of protected wetland and marine event sponsorships and donations going Florida, according to the Florida Fish & habitat on Sanibel Island. Last year the to support the refuge. Wildlife Conservation Commission,” said tournament contributed $40,000 to the Doc Ford’s has locations on Sanibel, DDWS President John McCabe. “That’s aid of wildlife. continued on page 15 huge, and we feel it is part of our mission “Sport fishing is here to stay, and to step up to educate the fishing popula- tion about responsible sportsmanship. the benefit of the species.” “We are working together with Doc The tournament demonstrates mind- Email your editorial copy to: Ford’s and other partners to promote ful fishing in many ways. First of all, it the sport of tarpon fishing in Southwest forgoes harmful weigh-in practices that [email protected] Florida and the importance of under- require bringing the fish back to the standing and appreciating the amazing starting point. It works within an honor tarpon, so that future generations will system by declaring winners from photos have the opportunity to ‘bow’ to the sil- taken onboard. Furthermore, the rules do ver king decades from now.” not allow a controversial fishing practice Again this year, New York Times’ called jig fishing, and the tournament Resort wear | Cruise wear | Elegant casual Florida wear bestselling Doc Ford murder-mystery committee assigns extra points for anglers series novelist Randy Wayne White will be who perform a DNA scrub on their Escapada, Match Point, Before and again, Zen Knits, Barbara Gerwitz, Donna Morgan participating in the tournament. catches. 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2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Fl 339573957 • PPh:hh: 2239.472.0606339 472 0606 • wwwwww.SanibelIslandCow.com SanibelIslandCow com 10 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist Daily early learning center/day care Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE with Healing. Child care available at RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero CONGREGATION (UUA) 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. 239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Where diversity is treasured 481-3233. www.clpc.us. JESUS THE WORKER 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Clint Cottrell, pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH: Legacy Service, multi-generational Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 a.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Adult Education Workshop at 10 a.m. Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional 11 Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Meditation classes. All are welcome. The Reverend Margaret L. Beard, Minister a.m. Summer: Prayer Service 8 a.m. Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Guided meditations offering many meth- 239-226-0900 – www.allfaiths-uc.org Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH ods for relaxing the body and focusing ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CYPRESS LAKE UNITED 2154 McGregor Boulevard, the mind on virtuous objects to bring CATHOLIC CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Fort Myers, 218-8343 increasing peace and happiness into 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman daily activity. For information, class times Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; 482-1250, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. Rosary begins at 10 a.m. 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service All are welcome. MeditationInFortMyers.org. Lenten services (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) 9:30 a.m. Praise Service LAMB OF GOD SAINT COLUMBKILLE will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- Sunday School all times LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We OUTREACH MINISTRIES Boulevard, Three Oaks area, McGregor and north of Gladiolus. are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, 267-3525 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- Weekly masses: ANNUNCIATION GREEK Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Penniman, associate pastor Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 Sunday worship services: Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Nursery care for pre-school children and 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Reconciliation is available at the church on Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional Saturdays at noon and by appointment Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. at each service. 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Group METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 239-481-2099 15690 McGregor Boulevard NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, BETH SHILOH Fort Myers, 482-2030 New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Pastor: David Stauffer. Lane, North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The and refreshments after service. nbcmin- SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, church is ½ mile past the intersection of [email protected], www.facebook. CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Adult Hebrew Classes. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, Call for information on full program. the way to Sanibel. Ministers 239-939-1218, Worship: Saturday 5:30 BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH p.m., Sunday 8 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study CHURCH OF GOD 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at for adults and children Sunday at 9:15 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 Estates. the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, a.m. Phone for other dates & times. Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall Sunday Morning Service and Sunday Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-220-8519 Plus Marriage Enrichment, Divorcecare, Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Pastor Alan Bondar Griefshare. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Child care www.newcovenanteyes.com SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. provided at all services. Visit our Reading Wear what you want, rockin’ music, rele- 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, CHABAD LUBAVITCH Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street, vant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free cof- 239-463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX River District. www.time4thinkers.com, fee & donuts, people who are real, church Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers www.christiansciencefortmyers.com, that’s actually fun. Communion celebrated in each service. Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz www.christianscience.com NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Coffee fellowship between services. 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF FORT MYERS SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Web site: www.chabadswf.org 13545 American Colony Boulevard 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 Church and Bookstore:111 Evergreen Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, 239-985-8503 Road (southwest corner of Evergreen Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Fort Myers, 936-2511 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study following the Julian (Old) Calendar. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers Days: Hours at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy at 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Eddie Spencer 10 a.m. Call to confirm service schedule: Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus in the Downtown Fort Myers River District 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 239-997-2847; Bookstore: 239-691-1775 An ecumenical non-denominational com- 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship or visit www.saintnicholasmonastery.org. munity of believers. 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Youth and Children’s programming runs COMMUNITY Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School concurrent to Sunday services. 13031 Palm Beach Blvd (3 miles east of Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Nursery care provided at all services I75) East Fort Myers (across from Ft Myers [email protected] 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 274-1230. For more information visit: Shores) 239 693 0818 CHURCH OF THE CROSS 5 p.m. Youth Program www.newhopefortmyers.org Weekday masses: 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Weekend masses: 4 p.m. Saturday Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonima- (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. All Are Welcome! tional church emphasizing a personal rela- MINISTRIES CONGREGATION Lodge SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH tionship with Jesus Christ. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 17625 Pine Ridge Road, 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Fort Myers, 454-3336 10:45 Contemporary. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Robert G. Kasten, Pastor CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Church School: 9:15 a.m. Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Countdown to Worship (praise music): Nursery available Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:10 AM 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM Junior Church grades one to five Pastor: Douglas Kelchner 482-3133. Philip White, pastor Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 Wee Church Pre-K to K Worship times Sunday’s 9 and 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com Evening Service 6 p.m. Website: www.taecc.com Church School: 10:15 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Wednsday Service 6 p.m. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL Sunday Worship at 9:30am. 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor CONGREGATION Peace is a member of the ELCA. Rabbi Jeremy Barras Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- We celebrate weekly communion with tra- E-mail: [email protected] Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 4778 The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, ditional liturgy, organ and choir. Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer available pastor. 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly services: On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599, Shabbat Services, Friday, 6:15 p.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing www.peaceftmyers.com, Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; [email protected]. Religious Education; Sunday School and Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Midweek classes, Preschool Classes, Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening and Church School 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 Monday through Friday Web site: www. Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services continued on page 11 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 11 From page 10 Human. 239-278-1511, www.unityoffortmy- located on Fort Myers Beach behind the ers.org. Beach Church To new library. A suggested donation of $10 Churches/Temples WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN will be collected and desserts will be avail- templebethel.com Affiliated: Union for CHURCH Present Judeo- able. Reform Judaism 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 Christian Liturgy 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson 433-0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School n Thursday, April 10, Beach From page 2 Minyan: Monday at 9 a.m. for all ages. 11 a.m. Blended Worship United Methodist Church will www.westminsterfortmyers.org Once A Slave Religious Education: Sunday mornings Opresent the final Hibiscus Series and Wednesday evenings Services: Friday WORD OF LIFE CHURCH event for the season. Beginning at 7 For information, call 321-7430 or night at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Dt. Douglas go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are 9 a.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org Renfroe, director of music and fine 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through THE NEW CHURCH p.m. Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi The New Church of SWFL is located ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH arts, will present an evening of Judeo- Saturday. 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, Christian music discussing the simi- If you love local history, be sure to visit Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert larities of Christian and Jewish faiths the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s ates worship services on Sundays at 11 Pastor Peter Weeks Sunday Services: through their respective Liturgies. The research center at 10091 McGregor a.m. during the season. Other worship 8:30 a.m. Traditional; 10 a.m. Blended evening will be in a dessert-theatre style, Boulevard on the campus of the Lee events are held on the beach in Fort Myers Traditional and Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. with music accompanied by desserts. County Alliance for the Arts. Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- Contemporary. Children’s Sunday School, Dr. Renfroe earned his doctorate in Visit the all-volunteer, non-profit churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- Adult /Teen Bible Classes, 10 a.m. Judeo-Christian Liturgy in 2005. Since organization on Wednesday or Saturday tion 239-481-5535. 2001, he has served as cantor at Temple between 9 a.m. and noon, or call the UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH FORT MYERS St. Peter Lutheran Bat Yam on Sanibel Island as well as serv- society at 939-4044. 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway ing BUMC since 2008. In addition to his Sources: The archives of the one mile west of I-75). Minister: The solo work, he is also the artistic director Southwest Florida Historical Society and Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services Church Concert of the Voices Of Naples. Accompanying The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. and religious education at 10:30 a.m. For t. Peter Lutheran Church will on piano will be Sanibel resident Abigail Grismer. information on all church events call 561- present the Lehigh Singers and Addison, who previously worked with Dr. 2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. Tropical Storm in concert Monday, Renfroe on a similar program on Sanibel UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS S April 7 at 7:30 p.m. in February. Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing Circle The evening will look at historic data 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. The popular vocal groups have per- Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic formed in venues throughout Southwest and discover how instruments and the music, meditation in a loving environment. Florida. The program will feature a vari- voice were used in ancient times, and To advertise in Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, ety of favorites including Broadway and how music in churches throughout the The River Weekly News Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. traditional American folk music. world has evolved into what it is today. UNITY OF FORT MYERS Doors open at 7 p.m. A free-will offer- In addition to solo presentations, Dr. Call 415-7732 11120 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers ing will be taken. Renfroe will also lead the audience in Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. The church is located at 3751 Estero some well known hymns dating back to Children’s Sunday School 11 a.m. Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, phone over 2,000 years ago. Reverend Jim Rosemergy. Our God is Beach United Methodist Church is Love, Our religion is Oneness, Our Race is 463-4251.

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Appointments and tours can be arranged by calling (239) 454-2077 13901 Shell Point Plaza • Fort Myers, Florida 3390808 (239) 454-2077 • www.shellpoint.org/springsnnggs The Springs Assisted Living is part of Shell Point’s Integrated Healthcare System. Shell Point is a non-profit ministrynistrstrtry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc. ©2013 Shell Point. All rights reserved. SPG-197-131197-97-9 13 12 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 keeps getting better. This week my cli- Anglers Welcome ents caught lots of trout over the 20-inch mark. I have made the switch from live More Predictable shrimp fishing to live pinfish and shiners. This really upped the average size of trout April Weather caught. by Capt. Matt April and May always produce some Mitchell of the largest trout of the year. Most of these bigger trout are out in the open ne last cold water flats in two- to four-foot depths. front with Look for flats with clean water, small sand Omore wind holes. mixed bottom and well defined and rain finally drop-offs A popping cork rig with a finished out the last small to medium live pinfish caught trout week of what was a to 25 inches. tougher than usual Afternoon high tides finally gave March. It’s good to anglers a chance to get out and man- be finally through a grove fish for redfish this week. Working month of frequently wind-blown mangrove shorelines during changing angling conditions including the last few hours of the incoming tide more rain than we usually see all winter resulted in some of the best big redfish long. action I have been on since the fall. April marks the kick-off to spring and These fish took some effort to locate but should bring us much more predictable once you found them the bite could be on fishing and weather conditions. Despite fire. The type of bait used to target these the constantly changing conditions and redfish did not really seem to matter as far-from-perfect weather, fishing was we doubled up on quality fish up to 31 better this week than it has been. Good inches on chunk bait, pinfish and shiners. spring tide patterns and more bait show- With late afternoon high tides all week Ed Chutney from St. James City with his 32-inch snook caught while fishing with Capt. ing up in the sound were the main factors the good redfish action should continue. Matt Mitchell this week in this. Snook fishing for me this week was The average size of our sea trout just not quite as good as the trout and redfish action. We did catch lots of smaller snook big fish to finish the afternoon charter. when I had live shiners to use for bait, Chutney hooked into a really good snook. although most of our chances on bigger After a few strong runs, the snook made snook came while fishing with live pin- it into the mangroves and got caught Send Us Your Fish Tales fish. up on a dead tree limb. As most snook he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. One memorable snook this week was anglers know, 99 percent of the time Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of caught by Ed Chutney of St. James City. when this happens, the fish will break the Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. He had friends in town from Virginia and line and get away. Drop them at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, wanted to introduce them to our fishing. I had Ed open the bail of the reel Florida 33901, or email to [email protected]. After some non-stop trout action when and go slack on the snook in one last- everyone caught lots of fish, we moved ditch effort to untangle the fish, hoping on to mangrove fishing, looking for a it would come loose. The snook was exhausted from the battle and just laid CLEAR YOUR GEAR there on the surface. Moving the boat in close to the mangroves I decided to It Catches More Than Fish climb out into the water with the land- BOAT ing net in my hand. I feared once I got close the fish would spook and snap the Untangle tackle line. Slowly I waded up to the fish and RENTALS untangled the line from the tree, sliding from vegetation and the snook into the landing net. Fishing • Cabbage Key It turned out to be a perfect slot sized discard it responsibly Dolphin Watching snook measuring in at 32 inches and a Captains Available making for memorable finish to a charter. Capt. 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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 13 CROW Case Of The Week: being scooped-up and rushed to the Baby Season clinic. “Many people by Patricia Molloy just don’t under- pringtime is stand. They are the busiest of trying to do the Stimes for the right thing and they staff at CROW. Of inadvertently abduct the 100 patients a young animal and currently receiv- take it away from ing treatment at its parents,” she the Sanibel wildlife explained. Instead of clinic, more than 60 picking up a seem- percent are young- ingly abandoned wild sters. creature, she urges Baby mammal people to pick-up patients include raccoons, squirrels, opos- the phone and call sums and a playful female otter. CROW CROW. also provides care for a large number of It takes weeks or orphaned songbirds, seabirds and raptors. months for babies Many young animals arrive at CROW to mature enough to A young diamondback terrapin (patient #0339) spends most of If you find one alone – like this Eastern gray after human activities displace them from survive in the wild. If its recovery time basking under a heat lamp in the reptile room squirrel (patient #0374) – call CROW their homes or their parents. Some need you love the island’s to be fed as often as every 15 minutes, diverse and exotic wildlife, please donate which takes a coordinated effort from the your time during this critical period. Four- staff, students and volunteers. They must hour shifts are available. provide appropriate diets, medication and To speak with someone in Volunteer environments for all growing youngsters Services, call 472-3644, ext. 229 or go to to thrive. While some patients are indeed CROW’s website to download the clinic’s sickly and require medical care, others volunteer application. Training is provided. are unintentionally kidnapped from their CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation families by well-meaning people. If a baby of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife is alone, it may be that mom is simply out hospital providing veterinary care for searching for food. native and migratory wildlife from our When Dr. Heather took over as hos- local area. The hospital accepts patients pital director in January 2012, she intro- seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 duced an educational program entitled p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or “If you care, leave it there!” in an effort This mourning dove, patient #3336, had antibacterial ointment applied to its wounds daily to prevent perfectly healthy babies from visit: www.crowclinic.org. Complete DO-IT-YOURSELF

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CAPTIVA CRUISES Introduces Two New Exciting Cruises

Adventure Sailing Expedition A partnership between Captiva Cruises and the Bailey Mathews Shell Museum. Come aboard the Adventure, our 24-passenger sailing catamaran for an unforgettable island expedition. Passengers enjoy a Zodiac boat ride to the island, a naturalist guided shelling adventure, tropical island lunch and a fun sail back to Captiva.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Friday & Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM Adults $100 / Child $75 (Plus tax)

Historic Cruise to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Come aboard the “Santiva,” our 49-passenger power catamaran. Cruise the Captiva & Sanibel coastline and learn about the conservation heritage of these unique barrier islands. Enjoy dol- phin and wildlife sightings. Continue down the Caloosahatchee and learn the early history of Fort Myers. Passengers can enjoy lunch at the new and exciting Pinchers restaurant at the Marina at Edison Ford, followed by a private tour of the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Wednesdays 10 AM - 4 PM Adults $65 / Child $50 (Plus tax) For Reservations: 239-472-5300 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 15 Wildflower Book Authors To Lead Spring Walks he CREW Land & Water Trust will host two spring wildflower walks Tin April with special guest guides leading the way. On Saturday, April 12, author-naturalist Roger Hammer will lead a walk at the CREW Marsh Trails off of Corkscrew Road. Hammer is well known for his wildflower exper- tise and sense of humor on the trail. Author of Everglades Wildflowers (the second edition coming out this month), Florida Keys Wildflowers and Florida Icons, Hammer has spent over 30 years traipsing the wilds of Florida, learning plants and teaching others. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society in 2010. On Friday, April 4, Glen Stacell and Dr. Gary Schmelz, co-authors of A Guide to Native Wildflowers of Southwest Florida, will lead a wildflower walk at the CREW Marsh Trails at 9:30 a.m. Stacell and Schmelz combine their expertise in photography, teaching, natural history Roger Hammer and wildflower identification to help par- ticipants learn about Southwest Florida’s register for either or both guided walks blooming beauties. at crewtrust.eventbrite.com. Registration Cost for the Roger Hammer walk ends the day before each walk. The is $25 for CREW members and $35 authors will have copies of their books for non-members. Cost for the Stacell/ available for sale at the walks. Schmelz walk is $10 for CREW For more information, contact the members and $20 for non-members. CREW Trust at 657-2253 or education@ Pre-registration is required for these crewtrust.org. Visit www.crewtrust.org for limited-space walks. Participants can pre- additional details.

with the new hours,” said Katie Haas, New Hours For senior director of Florida business opera- tions for the Boston Red Sox. “Not only Fenway South can you shop and enjoy a great meal, but you can also stock up on all your favorite Farmers’ Market Red Sox merchandise at our team store as enway South Farmer’s Market it’s open during the market hours.” will continue through April every The final day of the Fenway South FMonday with its all-new hours, Farmer’s Market is Monday, April 28. noon to 4 p.m., due to customer For more information, call 226-4783 demand. or visit www.buylocallee.com. “Our patrons asked us to open earlier so they could not only shop all the great From page 7 vendors but also enjoy lunch while on-site or grab a ready-made meal for dinner,” Tarpon Tourney said Betsy Ventura, who, along with Jean Captiva and Fort Myers Beach. Baer, owns Local Roots, LLC and over- “Anglers from all over the country sees the market every Monday. participate in this tournament, which “This is a great lunch option for sells out every year,” said co-owner Marty businesses, retired neighbors or tour- Harrity. “It’s a real testament to good, ists because there is such a variety from honest fishing with a twist of science and pulled-pork sandwiches, barbecue ribs, conservation.” pasta, and subs to pizza, lobster rolls, For tournament registration, visit chowder and more,” Ventura said. www.dingdarlingtarpontourney.org or Baer added that there is outdoor seat- contact Birgie Vertesch at 292-0566 or ing available. [email protected]. Situated in front of JetBlue Park at Presenting Sponsor is Diversified 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Yacht Services of Fort Myers Beach, Myers, the Fenway South Farmer’s Sanibel Bean; Platinum Sponsor, Florida Market includes local produce, cheeses, Weekly, Lamar Advertising, Suncoast fresh pastas, guacamole, hummus, local Beverage; Gold Sponsors, Anisa Jewelry, seafood, baked breads, meats, herbs, Bella Signs & Designs, Happy Foods, organic vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank; Silver flowers, crafts, soaps, candles and live Sponsors, Janet Strickland Law Office, music. Parking during market hours is Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, free. Sanibel Island Fishing Club, Semmer “The return of the farmer’s market this Electric. season has had a great response, especially 16 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 for the Arts All State Dancers. Momentum And Memories will be performed in the Foulds Theatre at the Alliance for the Arts. A $10 donation is requested at the door. For more information, call 939- 2787 or visit www.ArtInLee.org. The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

Classical Concert Series Features Acclaimed Pianist hell Point Retirement Community’s 2013-14 Concerts S& Conversations Series concludes with pianist Young-Ah Tak on Monday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in The Grand Cypress Room of The Woodlands at Shell Point. Praised for her “winning combination of passion, imagination and integrity” by New York Concert Review and her “thrilling blend of fury and finesse” by San Antonio Express-News, Tak has Dance Alliance members in rehearsal been awarded top prizes in numerous competitions throughout the United Special Performance At Alliance States and internationally. The Shell Point Concerts & ance Alliance, the resident company of the Alliance for the Arts, will present Conversations Series offers classical music Momentum And Memories on Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. It’s a celebra- lovers an opportunity to experience con- Dtion of the company’s fifth year, featuring the best choreography from its certs in an intimate setting and enjoy a first four years including The Four Seasons, set to Max Richter’s re-imagining of dessert reception with the musicians fol- Vivaldi’s classic; an expanded version of Stuck (2013) by choreographer Lauren lowing the performance. LaPatin; and a re-staging of Storms by Lori Madl, which was a hallmark of the Tickets are available for $25 each. 2011 season. The company will also spotlight new works, including Sugar, a trib- Concerts begin at 7 p.m. in The Grand ute to a beloved grandfather, and Élan, a contemporary piece set to classical piano. Cypress Room of The Woodlands at Shell The concert will also feature guests of Art Poems and North Fort Myers Academy Point. Visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts or call the box office at 454-2067. Young-Ah Tak

From page 1 ing include runners-up Diana Ascher (home-schooled), Mary Grace Epps (Oasis Young Artists Middle School) and Rene Miville (Fort Myers High). At ArtWalk The Young Artists Awards, in its 12th Also appearing will be dancer Kaitlyn year of programming, is a not-for-profit Nicolosi, a finalist in dance from Fort education, performance, audition and Myers Christian School and violinist scholarship program for students from Stephanie van Duijn, a student at Cypress throughout Southwest Florida. The orga- Lake High School and age category win- nization is also a monthly partner with ner in instrumental music. Art Walk. Vocalists performing include Christian The performance is free and open to Koller, winner of the classical voice cat- the public. For more information on the egory, and Bryanna Walker, winner of Young Artists Awards, visit www.youn- the contemporary voice/musical theatre gartistsawards.org. The library is located category. Both are students at Fort Myers at 2450 First Street in the historic down- High School. Other vocalists perform- town Fort Myers River District.

Fort Myers Beach Art Association scholarship group from last year From page 1 who are going on to study art at a gradu- Bird Patrol Art Association ate level based on the judges selection. The judge for this year will be Ann Kittle, County birding hot spot and crucial nest- Hosts Student a well-known local artist and instructor. ing area for many birds. The funds were raised by the art asso- Arrive a few minutes after 8 a.m. for Share your community Scholarship Show ciation throughout the year and include a brief introduction and to sign waivers. news with us. a grant from the Town of Fort Myers Tours start promptly at 8:30. Wear com- ort Myers Beach Art Association fortable shoes and bring water, sunscreen Call 415-7732, is proud to display artwork from Beach and total over $5,000. A large part of the funding for these and binoculars. Fax: 415-7702 Feleven college bound seniors from For more information call 533-7580 Cypress Lake Center for the Arts and scholarships come from the annual Art or email Bazaar held each year. Thanks to Santini or 533-7576 or go to www.birdpatrol. [email protected] Cypress Lake High School as well at org. the work of sixth to eighth graders from Marina Plaza for hosting the bazaar and to the public for their support as well as This tour is provided in cooperation Cypress Lake Middle School at their gal- with Lee County Parks and Recreation. lery from April 12 to 17. the local press for publicity. For more information on shows or It’s free with paid parking. Parking is $1 Each year, the art association awards an hour or $5 all day. scholarships and cash awards to students classes, call the gallery at 463-3909 or see website www.fortmyersbeachart.com. THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 17 New Opportunities at Shell Point

Shell Point’s Life Enrichment Series offers the opportunity to discover new things about Series yourself and the world you live in. Concerts, presentations, lectures, shows, special events, and more! The public is invited and many of these events are FREE! April 2014

FREE! Apr 6,13,20&27 Apr 7 Concert and Apr14 -18 Resident Photo Show Discover Shell Point Conversation: Young- from 9am to 3pm. The Shell Point Photo Contest FREE! from the Ah Tak, Pianist at 7pm. & Show invites the public Young-Ah Tak has been awarded Comfort of to view stunning photo- top prizes in numerous competi- Your Own graphs taken by talented tions throughout the United States Home at 11am resident photographers. and internationally. She made her Sunday Mornings The photos will be on New York City debut at Lincoln on ABC-7. Sit back, display in the Resident Center for the Performing Arts' relax in the comfort Activity Center on The Alice Tully Hall with the Juilliard of your own home, Island at Shell Point. For information, call 454-2290. and learn what resort-style Orchestra. Active as a chamber mu- retirement living is all about. This special 30-minute sician, Tak is also a passionate ad- vocate of contemporary music and has performed at FREE! presentation will air each Sunday morning. The program Apr 20 Outdoor Easter will introduce you to the resort-style amenities and Sequenza 21 and at the Piano Century concert series in Sunrise Service at 6:30am. Join in the recreational opportunities present everyday at Shell Point, New York City. Tickets are $25. Visit www.shellpoint.org/ celebration of Easter with an outdoor service in the as well as take you on a tour of our neighborhoods concerts or call 454-2067. Amphitheater on The Island at Shell Point. As the first including The Estuary, the newest neighborhood now rays of sunlight peek over the horizon and dance across under construction. Don’t miss it. 2pm: Apr 8,16,22&30 the water, share in the joy of meaningful songs and scripture readings, concluding with a traditional Easter mmunit & 10am: Apr 9,23&29 hymn. Following the service white doves will be Co y released into the morning sky while manatees lounge in FREE! Learn More About Shell Point Join us for a the water below. Call 454-2147 for more information. rift Stor group presentation Th e about the Lifestyle and Lifecare available at Apr 7 Spring Fling from 9am -5pm. Shell Point, followed by Apr 27 The Century Men at The Join us for an Easter Bonnet Contest! There will be a narrated bus tour of FREE! Village Church at 10:15am. prizes for: Best Tea Party, Most Outrageous and the community. The The Century Men, established in Pure 5th Avenue. Plus, guests presentation will also 1969, is an auditioned men’s will receive special discounts include information chorus comprised of professional off already well-priced items. about Shell Point’s musicians who direct music in You won't want to miss this fun newest neighborhood, Baptist churches across America and crafty event! The store is The Estuary, which will and from around the world. They located in Miner's Plaza, next to Planet Fitness, on include 50 residences in a combination of single-family will perform on-stage during the FREE! the corner of McGregor and Gladiolus. signature homes and twin villa homes, along with a Sunday morning worship service. For more information, call 225-6529. community center and pool. Call 466-1131 or Call 454-2147 for more information. 1-800-780-1131 to reserve a place.

Visit www.shellpoint.org/LES for full listings of this month’s events! (239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org Shell Point Retirement Community is located in Fort Myers, 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway. Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation ©2014 Shell Point. All rights reserved. SLS-2699-14 18 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 the Dancing with the St. Charles Stars April 13 at the TheatreLab, Arts crystal trophy. Complex on the FGCU campus. The Audience Award and trophy was Performances are Fridays and given to the couple receiving the highest Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at collective score for costume appropriate- 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 and can be pur- ness, charisma and best stage presence. chased online at http://theatrelab.fgcu. Couples dancing were: Barbara Whitton edu or at the door one hour prior to and John Linscott – music Vito’s Waltz; curtain. Yvonne Neal and Glenn Healey – Puttin’ This fascinating drama, staged to on the Ritz; Debbie Lussier and Carl acclaim in London and New York, has Shultz – I Love the Night Life; Sami in its cast of characters Lord Byron, Lucas and Bill Lussier – Tainted Love; Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley and and Laurel Rosen and Pete Cola – Rock Clair Goodwin. The play is about radi- This Town. cal ideas of love and humanity. Taking The Judges Award went to Debbie place in Italy and other surroundings, the Lussier and Carl Schultz. The Audience play focuses on the characters’ famous Award went to Laurel Rosen and Pete relationships and the turmoil that might Cook. have inspired works like Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. For more information, contact Barry Bower School Cavin at [email protected].

Carl Shultz and Debbie Lussier won the Laurel Rosen and Pete Cola won the Presents Drama Judges Award Audience Award lorida Gulf Coast University Bower Through dinner, the music and lights School of Music & the Arts pres- Dancing With were soft and dim, but as the competition Fents Bloody Poetry by Howard Read us online at drew nearer and excitement grew, the Brenton and directed by FGCU profes- The St. Charles music turned up and the theatrical lights sor Barry Cavin, opening on Friday, IslandSunNews.com lit the dance floor. April 4 and running through Sunday, Yacht Club Stars The emcee was St. Charles Yacht Club submitted b y Shirley Jewell Commodore Mike Neal. He gave a brief introduction to the event, pointing out t. Charles Yacht Club in Fort that none of the participants were profes- Myers recently presented its first sional dancers but gave special thanks to Book Club Sevening of Dancing with the St. club member Lynn Neuman, professional Charles Stars, produced by club mem- choreographer, for lending her exper- Discussion bers Laurel Rosen and Yvonne Neal. tise to the selection of music and dance he Alliance for the Arts’ Member Cocktails and dinner were prepared by movements. Gallery Book Club continues on St. Charles’ Executive Chef Roberts. Sitting in the judges’ seats were Ron TTuesday, April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. As guests entered the dining room for Regan, Sue Moore and Leo Bateman. with a discussion of Girl With A Pearl dinner, it was evident that great care was Judges’ paddles went up and scores were Earring by Tracy Chevalier. The monthly taken with staging and decorations by Jill given to each couple. Club members and Book Club is an exploration of literature Kempa and Anne Kniskern to replicate guests cheered and groaned at some of centered on artists, art history and art the feel of a dance competition ballroom the judges’ comments but all in good fun. appreciation. It’s one of the many ben- with polished dance floor, focused spot- All this was in anticipation of one couple efits of membership at the Alliance for lights and music by DJ Jay. receiving the coveted Judges Award and the Arts. Girl With A Pearl Earring tells the story of Griet, a 16-year-old Dutch girl who becomes a maid in the house of the Conniving Realtors At Lab Theater painter Johannes Vermeer. Her calm and he Laboratory Theater is bringing perceptive manner not only helps her in another Pulitzer Prize- and Tony her household duties, but also attracts the TAward-winning play to Fort Myers: painter’s attention. Though different in David Mamet’s play, Glengarry Glen upbringing, education and social stand- Ross, opening on Friday, April 18. ing, they have a similar way of looking at The play is the story of two days in things. Vermeer slowly draws her into the the lives of highly competitive real estate world of his paintings – the still, luminous agents who engage in threats, lying and images of solitary women in domestic intimidation to sell undesirable real estate settings. household and even – as the scandal to prospective buyers. Because of their In contrast to her work in her mas- seeps out – ripples in the world beyond. company’s new sales contest in the office, ter’s studio, Griet must carve a place for The Member Gallery Book Club meets in which the top man will win a Cadillac herself in a chaotic Catholic household on the third Tuesday of every month. and the bottom two men will be fired, run by Vermeer’s volatile wife Catharina, Club members must purchase their own stress is on the rise for the agents. A pow- his shrewd mother-in-law Maria Thins copy of each book and pre-registration is der-keg is created in which these men will and their fiercely loyal maid Tanneke. Six encouraged. An active Alliance member- do anything they can in order to survive. children (and counting) fill out the house- ship is required. The Laboratory Theater production hold, dominated by 6-year-old Cornelia, a Alliance individual memberships are stars Michael Hennessy as the man on mischievous girl who sees more than she $50 per year, families can join for $75 the bottom on the board, Shelly Levene. should. per year and college students can become Hennessy is a native of Marco Island. On the verge of womanhood, Griet a member for just $15. Membership ben- James Recca stars as the top man on the also contends with the growing atten- efits include 20 percent discounts on all tions both from a local butcher and board, Ricky Roma. The play also stars James Recca classes and camps, FREE class Try It ses- Todd Fleck, Scott Carpenter, Jack Weld, from Vermeer’s patron, the wealthy van sions and open studio sessions, discounts Joel Hawkins and Mike Dinko as the cop who unravels the drama. Ruijven. And she has to find her way on concert and theatre tickets and special Artistic Director Annette Trossbach directs the play. through this new and strange life outside exhibition opportunities. Visit www. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. for the opening night reception. Other performances are the loving Protestant family she grew ArtInLee.org or call 939-2787 to learn on April 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, and May 1 to 3. Tickets are $12 for students, $18.50 up in, now fragmented by accident and more or become a member today. for seniors and military on Thursdays, and $22 for adults. They are available for pur- death. As Griet becomes part of her mas- The Alliance for the Arts is located at chase at the door or online at laboratorytheaterflorida.com. ter’s work, their growing intimacy spreads 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south The theater is located at 1634 Woodford Avenue, Fort Myers. disruption and jealousy within the ordered of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 19

Gordon Kennedy, Randy Thomas, Kathryn Kelly and Danny Flowers Gary and Karen Tasman with Victor Mayeron Songwriters Perform Their Hits At The Heights Center In Fort Myers hree highly accomplished hit songwriters performed their popular composi- tions and told the stories behind them at the Heights Center in Fort Myers. TThe evening featured Gordon Kennedy (Change the World), Danny Flowers (Tulsa Time) and Grammy award-winning Randy Thomas (Butterfly Kisses). All proceeds benefit the Heights Center, a place for education, opportunity, and enrich- ment. The center’s mission is to promote family and community development, support education, health and wellness, and provide the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. For more information about the Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, call 482-7706 or visit www.heightsfoundation.org. Randy Thomas, Bruce and Pam Stanley, Kim and Ron Agypt and Kathryn Kelly

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Scholarship recipient Hannah Johnson, left, with Lorraine Capps year. And now with a new scholarship Scholarship recipient Brendon Kocher with chairperson, sculptor Trudy Sampson, the Lorraine Capps guild looks to expand funding for up and coming artists. Sampson, a stone sculptor and instruc- Janet Davenport, left, a member of the Pilot Club of Fort Myers, completes fitting a bicy- ach year, the SW Florida Fine Craft Guild awards local art stu- tor at the Cape Coral Arts Studio, sees cle helmet on Emily White during the recent SW Florida Reading Festival. Emily’s mother, the challenges in the years ahead and Amber White, gives her approval. Edents at the high school and col- lege level, who show a high level of hopes to add more schools to the grow- craftsmanship and excellence in design. ing educational scholarship program. Club Distributes On Thursday, March 27, the guild The guild is a 501 (c)3 non-profit awarded four scholarships to student organization that has been a major factor Helmets At artists at Florida Gulf Coast University’s in creating a vibrant art environment for annual Juried Student Art Exhibit. over 30 years. Reading Festival The recipients were James Futral for The guild awards art students at FGCU sculpture, Brendan Kocher for photogra- and Cypress Lake High School as well he Pilot Club of Fort Myers distrib- as sponsor children for the summer fine uted 300 bicycle helmets to chil- phy, Hannah Johnson for painting, draw- ing and printmaking and Robert Pavon art camps at the Cape Coral Art Studio. Tdren during the recent SW Florida Contributions for the scholarship program Reading Festival. for painting. The exhibit will remain until April 10 are tax-deductible. Members were on hand to fit children The SWFL Fine Craft Guild is located with the proper helmet. Pilot Club mem- at the main Gallery in the FGCU Arts Complex. at 4533 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral. bers participate in numerous community For more information, go to www.swfl- events during the year to distribute the The SW Florida Fine Craft Guild said it gave more awards to more students this finecraftguild.org or send an email to helmets. [email protected]. The club’s focus is helping organiza- tions seeking to improve the quality of life for individuals with brain-related disorders through volunteer activities, education, and financial support. For more information about the club, Share your community news with us. contact the president, Cindy Lopez, at 565-5043 or [email protected]. Pilot Club of Fort Myers member Diane Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 Jensen, left, works with Wally Zittlay in making sure the bicycle helmet fits prop- or email [email protected] erly. Mother Kathy Zittlay is holding Wally.

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This free so many reputable organizations who hoping that you could suggest some activ- A very popular site that is free, is often event is open to the public and will fea- are seeking employees for a variety of ities that I could do with them that would used in schools and would be good for ture a variety of businesses looking for job roles,” said Kevin Kennedy, Career be both fun and educational. your younger grandchild is www.starfall. employees to join their workforce. Services Coordinator at Edison State Lydia H., Sanibel com. According to their website, it is a Attendees are encouraged to bring College. “We try to provide as many Lydia, free public service to teach children to resumes with them to this event and dress opportunities and services to our students You are a good grandmother! read with phonics. It includes a systematic professionally. The Job Fair will provide for job placement when they graduate, Learning can be fun. 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All you need to do for this is use There are so many websites and apps County Public Schools; Collier County the camera app and set it to video. If you to choose from now. These are just a few Sheriff’s Office; Computer Solutions Share your community have a dog, you may want to have each that are well regarded and free. I’m sure of America; D.R. Horton, Inc.; Edison news with us. child read to the dog as well during the you will be able to have fun using these State College - Human Resources; recording. 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Child Care Of Southwest Florida Lee Education & Employment Training ee County residents currently working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have Center Earns Safe Sleep Certification not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training can take he PA Geraci Child Development Center has earned Safe Sleep certifica- Ladvantage of cost-free job training in medical front-office skills to increase their tion. Located on Canal Street in Dunbar, it is the second of six Child Care pay. Tof Southwest Florida centers in Lee and Hendry counties to be certified. The The seven-month no-cost job-training program starts on Tuesday, April 22 and runs Community Children’s Center in Lehigh Acres earned certification earlier this year. through November. Telephone interviews will be accepted through April 18. The class Through training developed by Healthy Child Care America, a program of the is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly. All applicants must be American Academy of Pediatrics, 15 staff members learned to help reduce the risk working, must provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, proof of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome for infants in their care, to identify behaviors that of high school diploma or GED, and proof of Lee County residency; they must pass a increase the risk of SIDS and to explain common beliefs and misconceptions about criminal background check and basic assessment in reading, language and spelling. SIDS. All staff members were required to earn perfect scores on tests to achieve certi- This training is available through the Lee Education and Employment Program and fication. is funded by a Community Services Block Grant administered by Lee County Human According to the Florida Department of Health, SIDS was the fourth leading cause Services. The federal grant gives low-income people the opportunity to raise their of infant deaths in the state during 2012. The training reinforced many of the center’s income and enter a new career at the front desk of a medical facility or in medical practices: placing infants on their backs, using sleep sacks instead of blankets and records. The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program provides instruction in key- keeping stuffed animals outside cribs. Center staff shares safe-sleep information with boarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, parents through one-on-one discussions, fliers and posters. HIPAA, and basic billing and coding. Students also receive assistance with resumes, The PA Geraci Child Development Center cares for as many as 95 children, includ- interview skills, and job searching, as well as one year of intensive case management. ing eight infants. Lateasha Green has served as the center director since 2012. The program won a 2001 National Association of Counties Achievement Award Child Care of Southwest Florida’s mission is to strengthen and enhance the lives of for employment and training and was the only county program in the United States to children and their families with scholarships and services to low-income children at the win a 2002 Public Service Excellence Award. agency’s six accredited centers in Lee and Hendry counties. The agency provides ear- Successful applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are ly-childhood education, as well as voluntary prekindergarten and Head Start programs, held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Fort Myers Institute of Technology at its centers near Page Field, in LaBelle and Clewiston, and on the campus of Edison (formerly High Tech Central), located at 3800 Michigan Avenue in Fort Myers. The State College, as well as in Dunbar and Lehigh Acres. program covers all costs for tuition, books and can cover childcare cost during class Dedicated to the premise that kindergarten is too late, the center’s professionals hours. work to ready children for school success. Research shows that high-quality early-child- Contact Lee County Human Services’ Barbara Goins at 533-7902 for a telephone hood education reduces dropout rates, teen pregnancy and arrests. screening to determine eligibility. Visit www.ccswfl.org for more information. 22 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 Financial Focus $45,000 per year, and a private room To meet long-term care costs, you could care decisions – and these decisions may in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 self-insure or purchase insurance cover- affect not only your quality of life but also Prepare For Health per year, according to a recent survey by age. To learn about long-term care insur- your financial situation, and that of your Genworth, a financial security company. ance solutions, contact your financial family. Talk to your legal advisor about Care Costs So, what can you do to help cope with advisor. establishing a health care directive, which these costs? Here are a few suggestions: • Invest for growth and rising income. allows you to name someone to make In Retirement • Estimate your costs. Try to estimate Health care costs typically rise as you choices on your behalf. by Jennifer Basey what your out-of-pocket health care costs move further into retirement, so make Health care costs during your retire- might be, based on your health, your age sure that a reasonable portion of your ment may be unavoidable. But by antici- s you save at retirement, whatever supplemental assets is allocated to investments with pating these costs, you can put yourself in and invest insurance you may carry and other fac- the potential for both growth and rising a position to deal with them – and that’s Afor retire- tors. income. a healthy place to be. ment, what are • Know the key dates. Things can • Think about health care directives. Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor your ultimate change in your life, but try to identify, as If you were to become incapacitated, in Fort Myers. She can be reached at goals? Do you plan closely as possible, the age at which you you might be unable to make health [email protected]. on traveling the plan to retire. This will help you spot any world? Purchasing coverage gaps before you become eligible a vacation home? for Medicare at age 65. 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now has the first opportunity to purchase Goodwill Tech laptops and other electronics before we sell them online.” Zone To Open Goodwill Industries of Southwest oodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. provides life-changing Florida, Inc. is celebrating the opportunities to people with disabilities Ggrand opening of the Goodwill and disadvantages. Revenue generated Tech Zone, located within the Goodwill at Goodwill’s 29 Retail & Donation Outlet Center and Goodwill Opportunity Centers supports Job-Link centers, Center at 5100 Tice Street, on Friday, income-sensitive housing for senior April 4. The store will open its doors for citizens and people with disabilities, business at 8 a.m. immediately following the SWFL MicroEnterprise project, the a 7:45 a.m. ribbon cutting. LIFE Academy charter school and other “We want to provide a resource to programs. For store locations and more the public,” said E-Commerce Manager information about Goodwill’s mission, Jorge Varona. “People can purchase a visit www.goodwillswfl.org. computer that has been refurbished, is in good working condition and at reasonable prices.” The store, which employees five people, will offer all types of electron- ics including video game systems, audio To advertise in equipment and cables. The store is an extension of Goodwill’s electronics refur- The River Weekly News bishing department which previously only sold electronics online through Goodwill’s Call 415-7732 auction website, ShopGoodwill.com. “With the opening of Tech Zone,” explained Varona, “our local community THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 23 deaRPharmacist medications can mug your body of Methylcobalamin (B12) – When that attack your myelin sheath and ‘fray’ nutrients that would otherwise protect your body starves for B12, you lose the your nerve wiring. It reduces blood Stop Painful your nerves, so neuropathy pain is a myelin sheath and your nerves short sugar, too. High doses are needed to side effect. The list of drugs that can circuit. This can cause neuropathy and improve nerve pain, however, if you take Nerve Pain indirectly do this goes is in the hundreds depression. There are dozens of drug high doses, you need to also supplement and some classic ‘offenders’ include ant- muggers of B12, including the diabetic with a little biotin. The reason is because In It’s Tracks acids, acid blockers, oral contraceptives, medications that you take as well as pro- lipoic acid is a drug mugger of biotin. by Suzy Cohen, RPh hormone replacement therapy, corti- cessed foods, sugar, antibiotics, estrogen This information is not intended costeroids, statin cholesterol reducers, hormones and acid blockers. to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- ear breast cancer drugs and fluoroquinolone Lipoic Acid – You can buy it as tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The Pharmacist: antibiotics. That last class of drugs, the “alpha” at any health food store, or “R” 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a regis- D I have fluoroquinolones (Cipro, Floxin, Avelox, lipoic acid as a more bioavailable form. tered pharmacist. To contact her, visit neuropathies all over Levaquin) have a fluoride backbone. This antioxidant squashes free radicals www.dearpharmacist.com. my body; it feels like Fluoride is known to harm the thyroid pins and needles. I gland, reduce thyroid production and take pain medica- cause irreversible damage to the nervous Dear Mom & Me, tions. Is there any- system. Mom And Me Our father and mother were happily thing natural I can One solution for neuropathies is married for over 50 years. My father do or take? to reduce insulin and blood sugar. My enjoyed very good health in spite of rare- GD, Seattle, book, Diabetes Without Drugs, offers ly going to a doctor. He did not trust any Colorado natural remedies to help. I’d get off doctor, for reasons we never knew. Our Neuropathy may cause more than medications that cause neuropathies mother just went along to get along with the discomfort you describe. It can also (with physician approval) and simultane- his outdated ideas. Suddenly, she devel- cause pain, weakness, dizziness when ously get on medications that support oped very strange symptoms. She went standing up, burning sensations (even in nerve growth. Thyroid medications, spe- to a doctor and was immediately put into the tongue), shooting pain, trigeminal cifically “T3” and/or growth hormone a hospital and died in three days. He is neuralgia, tingling, numbness, cystitis, shots can help. now even more convinced that had our urinary urgency and vibration/buzzing If your doctor approves and super- mother not gone to the doctor, she would sensations. In men, erectile dysfunction vises you, you could take a few of the be alive today. is possible. following supplements. It’s all trial and by Lizzie and Pryce What can we say to let him know how Recognizing that your neuropathy is error; I don’t know what’s right for you: wrong he is? related to another disorder is huge. If Thiamine – A glass of wine every izzie and Pryce answer your ques- Russ you treat the neuropathy as a disease night can steal nerve-protective nutrients tions and give advice about aging Dear Russ, in and of itself, then you miss the big like vitamin B1 (thiamine). You can also Lconcerns from a two-generational Sounds like your father has a long picture, and the opportunity to cure try benfotiamine, a fat-soluble form of perspective. A mother and daughter standing fixed belief about medical care. yourself. Neuropathy is a symptom of thiamine. team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health You most likely will not be able to make post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles), high Probiotics – Sounds strange, but educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- him change his mind; only respectfully insulin, diabetes, gluten sensitivity or here’s a connection: Probiotics allow chotherapist in private practice who agree to disagree with him. Celiac, heavy metal toxicity, autoim- you to make methylcobalamin (vitamin specializes in the care of elders and Pryce mune disorders, Lyme disease and B12) which you need to produce myelin people with chronic illnesses. continued on page 24 medications. A little known fact is that and protect the nerve cells.

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Stephen Prendiville, MD Shell Point Retirement Community in South Fort Myers Fellowship Trained & Double Board Certified esidents of Southwest Florida who would like to learn about resort-style retire- Facial Plastic Surgeon ment options and lifecare from an experienced retirement counselor are invit- Red to attend one of several informational meetings at Shell Point Retirement Community. The meetings will be held at 2 p.m. in the main Commons located in The Woodlands neighborhood at Shell Point on April 8, 16, 22 and 30. Meetings will also be held at 10 a.m. on April 9, 23 and 29. After the presentation, guests can tour The Island neighborhood and visit furnished models in The Woodlands neighborhood. Guests will also learn more about The Estuary, Shell Point’s newest neighborhood, which will include 50 residences in a combination of single-family and twin villa homes along with a community center and a pool. Reservations: 239.437.3900 se habla español Admission to these informative sessions is free; however, seating is limited, so res- Visit us online at www.DrPrendiville.com ervations are required and may be made by visiting www.shellpoint.org/seminars or calling Maureen Thomson at 466-1131 or 1-800-780-1131. 24 THE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014

Gulf Harbour residents at the thank you reception held at FineMark National Bank community a better place for all of us by helping people support programs right here Gulf Harbour Residents in our community.” Since the inception of United Way in 1957, $128 million dollars have been raised Raised $56,000 For United Way in the community. All money raised in the United Way campaign stays in the local he Gulf Harbour Community recently concluded their United Way campaign community to help support the local human service network. The 70 United Way and announced that they exceeded their $55,000 goal by raising $56,000. It partner agencies and 140 programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Harry Chapin Twas Gulf Harbour’s first organized United Way campaign. Food Bank, Children’s Advocacy Center, and United Way 211 serve a diverse range of Gulf Harbour Campaign chair Joyce Timberlake made the announcement at a needs in the community such as nurturing children and youth, strengthening families, reception and thank you event hosted by FineMark National Bank. Members of the meeting critical needs such as helping the elderly and disabled live independently, and Gulf Harbour United Way Campaign Committee include: Glenda and Bob Corley, empowering communities by bringing health and human services to neighborhoods. Helen and Bill Donegan, Sharon and Rick Harb, Judi and Marshall Hughes, Judy In addition to raising funds for human service organizations in our community, the and Dick Koloski, Jodi and Bill Martin, Sandy Erickson and Pat Messerich, Joyce United Way promotes partnerships and collaborations among agencies and initia- Timberlake, Kenneth and Mary Walker, and Nancy and Ed Weise. tives, helping them to work together focusing on issues and solutions that continue to “The tremendous enthusiasm and hard work of the Gulf Harbour campaign com- improve lives. mittee really made it happen,” said Cliff Smith, president of the United Way of Lee, For more information or to make a contribution, call United Way of Lee, Hendry, Hendry, and Glades. “Gulf Harbour residents have shown that they want to make our and Glades at 433-2000 or visit www.unitedwaylee.org.

East Fort Myers area residents receiving food from the mobile pantry Chapin Food Bank, United Way 211, Food Distributed Children’s Advocacy Center, Goodwill and volunteers from the United Way In East Fort Myers Houses and Bank of America Merrill Cliff Smith of United Way, John Clinger and staff members of Bank of America Merrill free mobile food distribution Lynch conducted the food distribution. Lynch, who volunteered at the food distribution was held at the East Fort Myers The event was a United Way Day of Caring coordinated by the United Way huge help to our families to bridge the Bank of America Merrill Lynch and our AUnited Way House at 4040 Palm gap of not having food for their families. partner agencies for making this won- Beach Boulevard recently. United Way Volunteer Center. Over 175 families were assisted We appreciate all of the hard work and derful event possible and for helping so House manager Rosie Martinez called it collaboration that takes place to make many people.” “a Godsend.” including 361 adults and 298 children. Martinez went on to say, “This is such a this event happen.” To reach United Way Volunteer United Way partner agencies Harry There are two United Way Houses Center, call 433-2000. on Palm Beach Boulevard. The East Fort Myers United Way House lead agency is children’s Advocacy Center. The Palm From page 23 Beach United Way House is at 4162 Palm Beach Boulevard. The lead agency Mom And Me is Goodwill, and the house manager is Dear Russ, Maritza Velazquez. It is very sad when people do not trust The United Way’s Days of Caring is a others in spite of their credentials and year-round program that connects busi- probably your father would be outraged if nesses with non-profit agencies in need of anyone would be untrusting of his profes- assistance. Businesses have many choices sional advice. as they select projects as needed by the You are never going to change him agencies, including the type of project, regardless of what evidence is available. location in our community, degree of Just let your father do as he pleases with physical labor and time commitment. his life, but take care of your family and “The volunteer spirit is very much your own health. alive in our community,” said Cliff Smith, Lizzie president, United Way of Lee, Hendry, Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is and Glades. ”We are very thankful to [email protected]. DID YOU KNOWTHE RIVER - APRIL 4, 2014 25 TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. LANGUAGE: What is the dot on top of the letters iand j called? 1. In 1990, two major-league pitchers, one in each league, tossed a no-hitter on the same day (June 29). 2. GEOGRAPHY: In what body of water can the island of Mykonos be found? Name the pitchers. 3. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym CAD stand for? 2. How many times has a Kansas City Royals player led the American League in batting average for a 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a shillelagh used for? season? 5. POLITICS: What was the emblem of the Progressive Party of 1912? 3. Name the first college football bowl game in which two Heisman Trophy winners faced each other. 6. ANATOMY: Where is the skin the thinnest on the human body? 4. In 2013, Paul George became the fourth Indiana Pacer to be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player. 7. ACADEMIA: What does a vexillologist study? Name two of the first three. 8. MOVIES: What movie featured the tagline Thank God its only a motion picture? 5. When was the last time before the 2012-13 season that the Philadelphia Flyers missed the NHL play- 9. TELEVISION: What was the name of the town that was the setting for Mary Hartman, offs? Mary Hartman? 6. In 2013, Austria’s Marlies Schild became the all-time leader in World Cup slalom victories (35). Who 10. GAMES: How many body parts do you have to remove in order to be successful in the had she been tied with? game Operation? 7. Which golfer had the lowest four-round score in winning the Masters during the 1970s?

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY social reformer John Ruskin who made the GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your following sage observation: In order that Twin gifts for creativity and practicality to • On April 8, 563 B.C., Buddhists cel- people may be happy in their work, these score points in landing an opportunity that ebrate the commemoration of the birth of three things are needed: they must be fit for could open doors to a new career. Someone Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. it; they must not do too much of it; and they returns after a long absence. Gautama Buddha was born as Prince must have a sense of success in it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Although Siddhartha, son of the king of the Sakya • Before the element helium was known things are pretty hectic through much of the kingdom, located on the borders of present- to exist on Earth, scientists discovered that week, some quiet time with loved ones helps day Nepal and India. it existed on the sun. The newly discovered restore balance. An unexpected visitor brings • On April 7, 1776, Navy Capt. John element was therefore named helium after welcome news about a mutual friend. Barry, commander of the American war- the Greek god of the sun, Helios. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Getting used ship Lexington, makes the first American • If you suffer from odontophobia, youre to change isn’t always easy for the Big Cat. naval capture of a British vessel when he afraid of teeth. But make the adjustments gradually, and takes command of the British warship HMS • If you have ever been pregnant (or soon you’ll hardly remember when things Edward off the coast of Virginia. known someone who has), you might be were any different from how they are now. • On April 12, 1914, the Mark Strand familiar with a condition sometimes known VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Theater opens to the public in New York as momnesia or prego-brain. It seems pretty Continue to stay the course you’ve chosen, City. 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Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Adoption fee: $40 (regularly $75) dur- Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 ing Lee County Domestic Animal Services’ Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 Everybunny Needs Somebunny adoption (United Daughters of the Confederacy ® ...... 728-3743 promotion. Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 My name is Gus and I’m an 8-year-old The Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 black tabby, neutered male Maine coon mix Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 Comments: I’m handsome and dapper Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 and could be just the guy you need in your NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 life. I won’t tell you what to do or how to Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 run things but I am affectionate and will Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 make you the center of my world. Adoption Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 fee: $25 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 For information about this week’s Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 on to Animal Services’ website at www. Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Sarge ID# 583890 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 to the animal’s ID number. The website photos by squaredogphoto.com Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 updates every hour so you will be able Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 to see if these or any other pets are still Lions Clubs: available. Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 The shelter is open for adoptions from Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next to the Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Lee County Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Cypress Parkway. United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 All adoptions include spay/neuter sur- United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 gery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies AREA ATTRACTIONS vaccination and county license if three Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 months or older, flea treatment, worming, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 heartworm test for dogs six months and Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 cats, training DVD, 10-day health guaran- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 tee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. 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