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Vol. 19, No. 41 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers OCTOBER 9, 2020 tough not to get up and dance along with A Fan Favorite At them. The lead players are all excellent performers with amazing vocal talent Broadway Palm and a sense of comedic timing. The by Di Saggau ensemble is also outstanding. There is one hilarious dance scene where the boys are amma Mia! is a show based on in wet suits, dive masks and flippers. It’s the songs of 1970s superstars priceless, one the audience would have MABBA. Now playing at Broadway gladly watched again. Palm Dinner Theatre, it will send you All the main characters have a chance home with smiles on your faces and to shine in various numbers. Connolly and songs in your heart. The youthful energy Scoggin in Take A Chance On Me are a and talent that explodes onstage from total hoot and a half. Carroll and Turner start to finish is among the best I have amaze during SOS. There are so many seen. Everyone has the voices and memorable moments. A shout out to the acting necessary for their parts, and the orchestra too, which remains unseen, choreography is absolutely outstanding. social distancing behind the stage. As This is the sentiment that everyone at my part of their health and safety measures, table voiced after the first act. Nothing Broadway Palm requires masks while not new for Director and Choreographer Amy eating or drinking. Marie McCleary, but this time it blew us The show doesn’t end with the last away. song on the playbill. There is a rousing Kate Turner stars at Donna, the former encore with songs that have audience leader of a female singing group. She From left, Renee Reid, Kate Turner and Shannon Connolly are the dancing queens members on their feet and waving their later settled on a Greek island building a photo provided hands to the beat. hotel and raising her daughter Sophie, Nasser also excels as Sophie, a Bill (Andrew Scoggin) and British banker Mamma Mia! is a must see production who was born in 1979, while Donna was 20-year-old on the eve of her wedding to Harry (Victor Legarreta). All three arrive that has you feeling much better when you involved with three different men. Turner’s Sky (Kyle Southern). Determined to find the day before the nuptials, and the fun leave the theater than you did walking in. acting and vocals are fabulous. A standout out who her father is, Sophie has secretly begins. I thank the entire staff for that. The show performance comes in the second act invited all three of her mother’s former The other members of Donna’s runs through November 14. For tickets, when she sings The Winner Takes It lovers to the wedding. The three men group are Tanya (Renee Reid) and Rosie call 278-4422, visit www.broadwaypalm. All. She has a convincing chemistry with are American architect Sam (Nicholas (Shannon Connolly). When all three get com or stop by the box office at 1380 Jennie Nasser who plays Sophie. Carroll), Australian adventurer and writer together to sing Dancing Queen, it’s Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Botanical Garden Reopens

Orchid growers will have a variety of plants available for sale photo provided Admission to the orchid sale is free, but Orchid Sale does not include tours or admission to the The gazebo at the Berne Davis Botanical Garden photo provided museum, lab or riverside of the property. he Berne Davis Botanical Garden whose headquarters are at the Virginia And Symposium Additional vendors will be on site, will reopen for Tuesday morning Avenue address. The garden has been dison and Ford Winter Estates will including Blue Pagoda, Jim & I Orchids, Tgarden walks beginning October13 referred to as “the most peaceful place in hold its annual Orchid Sale and OFE Orchid Supplies, OrchidsAmore, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continuing Fort Myers.” The garden has been closed ESymposium on Saturday, October Orchid Jewels, Red Hawk Nursery, RF into May. Admission and parking are to the public these past months due to 10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The sale will Orchids, So Orchids, Sunland Orchids and both free; handicap parking is on Virginia COVID-19. It has been maintained by the take place outdoors, in the Garden Shoppe Tropiflora. Vendors will be available to Avenue; regular parking is on Larchmont council and is ready for guests. and surrounding areas. Horticulturists answer questions about orchids. Hard-to- Avenue, off of McGregor Boulevard. Although there won’t be docents to will staff a “Garden Guidance” table find varieties and Florida natives will be The botanical garden is a project of the provide tours, guests are welcome to and answer guests’ gardening questions. continued on page 16 Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, continued on page 6 2 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: From Duplex To Legion Post by Gerri Reaves, PhD he shady duplex pictured here in 1956 was one of many apartment options constructed during the boom. T Built circa 1922 and located near the corner of Jackson Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (then Anderson Avenue), the frame structure lacked some of the more urban designs of the many more trendy stucco apartment buildings sprouting up. It didn’t have Murphy beds, a kitchenette, a sun room, or casement windows, but instead had the attributes of an old-style Florida rental: front screened porches with entrances positioned for privacy, wood floors, a fireplace, garage and metal roof. There were plenty of double-hung windows to provide ventilation and natural light in the two-bedroom units. By the time this photo was taken, the duplex was surrounded by coconut palms and other foliage that created much-needed shade in an era before air-conditioning was standard in residences. For many years, it was owned by Andrew L and Charlotte Kinzie. Andrew, a, pioneer boatman and civic leader, was born in Germany and came to the U.S. with In 1997, American Legion Post 38 bought this building that had been constructed in 1973 by his family as a child. Gulf Title & Abstract photo by Gerri Reaves Along with his brother Capt. George Kinzie, he founded the Kinzie Brothers In the early 1960s, offices were built on the property, but situated closer to the steamboat line in 1904. MLK corner than the duplex had been. In 1928, the steam line inaugurated ferry service for passengers and cars Charlotte Kinzie, by then a widow, sold the property in 1972, the offices were between Punta Rassa and Sanibel. It ran until the Sanibel Bridge opened in 1963. demolished and, in 1973, Gulf Title & Abstract, Inc. opened a new building, the AL Kinzie also served as a city councilman for a decade. one that still exists on the corner. Described in the press as “one of the most modern in Southwest Florida,” it featured a drive-up window that permitted customers to pick up or drop off paperwork without leaving their cars. That convenient overhang still juts out from the building on the north side, as shown in the center of the recent photo. It was designed so a second floor could be added when more space was needed, but that never came to pass. In December 1997, the American Legion Post 38 acquired the property after selling their historic riverfront post on First Street at the foot of Evans (originally the 1925 Elks Lodge). Walk down to Jackson and MLK Boulevard and imagine a neighborhood once sprinkled with shady residential yards. Then learn more about the amenities of mid-20th century apartment rentals at the following research centers. Hours might be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, so call first. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. theimag.org. Sources: The Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Fort This duplex, pictured in 1956, was built in the early 1920s at Jackson Street and MLK Myers Press, The News-Press and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. Boulevard photo courtesy SWFL Historical Society

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Publisher Graphic Arts/ Reporters Contributing Writers Lorin Arundel Production Gerri Reaves, PhD Kay Casperson Craig R. Hersch Accounting Ann Ziehl, Manager Kathy Kurtz Ferrari Suzy Cohen Capt. Matt Mitchell Mike Terry Amanda Hartman Linda Coin Trinette Nelson Advertising Justin Wilder Marcia Feeney Howard Prager Bob Petcher Katie Frederic Julie Rosenberg, MD Shelley Greggs J. Brendan Ryan, CLU, The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or Tom Hall ChFC, MSFS matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Marion Hauser, MS, RD Di Saggau Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, call 239-395-1213 or write to: Ross Hauser, MD Jeanie Tinch The River Weekly News, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957. PRINTED ON FAX number: 239-395-2299. Email: [email protected]. Email: [email protected] RECYCLED PAPER The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 3 Grant Program Benefits Aspiring Firefighters he School District of Lee County has been awarded special funding Tthrough Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Emergency Education Relief (GEER) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Rapid Credentialing, to assist in educational training for residents who are unemployed, underemployed, or furloughed. Scholarships are available for 90 qualifying students at Cape Coral Technical College, Fort Myers Technical College and the Southwest Florida Public Jennifer Basey Service Academy. At Cape Coral Tech and Fort Myers First Vice President/Investments Tech, Rapid Credentialing grant funds are Nursing students work on a mannequin available to assist 30 qualifying students photo provided at each campus with tuition and fees for be unemployed, underemployed (defined Call me for a the six-week long, 165 clock-hour nursing as employed less than full-time or at a assistant program. The Southwest Public job inadequate based on training and personalized plan Service Academy will use the grant funds educational attainment), or furloughed to assist 30 qualifying students with tuition (or expect to be furloughed due to and fees for the Firefighting I program. economic impact in the next six months). “We applied for this grant to help Participants must also be a resident of Lee mitigate the economic impact of County, a U.S. citizen or resident alien COVID-19 for potential students and and at least age 18. facilitate training in new career pathways,” The School District was awarded KNOWLEDGE said Cape Coral Technical College $367,492 for the Rapid Credentialing Director Charlie Pease. “We hope to help Grant Program and is providing an For 130 years, Stifel has served as a trusted fulfill the local demand for healthcare additional $91,873 in CARES Act funding financial advisor to individuals, just like you. workers and first responders as rapidly for a total of $459,365 available to as possible. We were recently informed qualifying students. Our knowledge and service have helped clients that Lee Health has nearly 100 certified Cape Coral Tech and Fort Myers Tech navigate all market cycles, even the difficult ones. nursing assistant (CNA) openings across have nursing assistant program classes their network.” starting in November, January, February The Rapid Credentialing Grant and April. Anyone interested in becoming Program provides 100 percent a Nnursing assistant is encouraged to scholarships that include tuition, fees and contact Cape Coral Technical College SERVICE books in two approved areas of study. The at 574-4440 or Fort Myers Technical goal is for participants to gain certifications College at 334-4544. Stifel, a full-service wealth management and in high-demand fields, ideally positioning The Firefighting I program at the them for a quick turnaround into higher Southwest Florida Public Service Academy investment banking firm, has the professional wages. begins in January. Interested students can expertise and resources to assist you in developing In order to qualify, individuals must call 334-3897. a financial strategy designed for the challenges supporters of SWFL Children’s Charities, of today’s up-and-down market and your Virtual Wine Inc. gathered virtually for the annual long-term goals. check presentation with a virtual wine Tasting, Food tasting. More than 60 people attended, and three beneficiaries received more Pairing Event than $1.4 million in funds raised at the WFL Children’s Charities, Inc. 12th annual Southwest Florida Wine & EXPERTISE is hosting a virtual wine tasting Food Fest in February 2020. Held in the Sand food pairing event on Friday, vibrant setting of Hyatt Regency Coconut Contact our office in October 16 at 630 p.m. Benovia Winery Point Resort and Spa, the colorful, paint- out of Napa Valley, California and Chef themed event brought the community Fort Myers, Florida. Harold Balink of Harold’s Restaurant in together in support of SWFL Children’s Fort Myers are featured. Charities, Inc.’s mission to save children’s Guests can choose to order four lives and advance pediatric health care bottles of wine by Benovia Winery and across the region. This latest donation (239) 985-6540 order a five-course menu of specially to Golisano Children’s Hospital makes paired cuisine from Harold’s Restaurant. the total donated by SWFL Children’s [email protected] Participants will learn about wines and Charities, Inc. more than $20 million food pairings, listen to live entertainment since 2009. 12800 University Drive, Suite 300 and also receive an update from the “We just feel so very fortunate to organization’s main beneficiary, Golisano have been able to host our event to raise Fort Myers, Florida 33907 Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. much-needed funds for children and A portion of the wine sales from the families in our region. With the latest tasting will benefit SWFL Children’s donations, we are really just so proud Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com Charities, Inc. To order your wine and that we have been able to make such an cuisine, visit www.swflwinefest.org/ impact by uniting under one cause for the winetasting. benefit of children,” said Sandy Stilwell Because of COVID-19 concerns, Youngquist, president of SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. and long-time supporter. 4 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 Fort Myers Art: Southwest Florida participating Champions Best Buddies are Susan Christiano, Engel & Völkers Noted Actor Joins Fort Myers Downtown, partnered with Tori Champion Of Georgelos; Stormy Wilder, Cross Country University Faculty Mortgage, partnered with Julie Lyle; Carrie The Year Event Anne Texter, Conditioned Air, partnered by Tom Hall with Lauren Nossen; Nicole Coratti, state est Buddies in Southwest Florida board for Residential Options of Florida, ristin Mellian will hold its annual Champion of the partnered with Jennifer Denike; Mark has joined Year virtual gala on Friday, October B Drew, Ida S. Baker High School, partnered Kthe faculty at 30. It will air on Facebook Live from 7 to with Aden Sanchez; John Schroeder, Big Florida Gulf Coast 8 p.m. Storm Brewing, partnered with Mason University as an Champion of the Year is an annual McFelia; James Hunter, James Hunter assistant professor of fundraising competition organized by LLC/MVP Realty, partnered with Billy theater. Mellian is a Best Buddies staff and a volunteer event Hawkins; and Alina Gonzalez-Dockery, SAG-AFTRA actor planning committee, featuring a select Life Law Planning, partnered with Alexis and performance group of individuals, professionals and Poore. professor with prominent community leaders. These Event sponsors currently include City almost two decades philanthropic trailblazers compete to Furniture, Germain Lexus of Naples, of experience in professional performance raise the most funds for Best Buddies Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial and and instruction. She holds a master of fine and earn the ultimate title of Grand Laura Georgelos Luxury Homes. arts in TV, film and theater from California Champion of the Year. By reaching out to Event sponsorship opportunities are State University, a bachelor of arts in the community to raise funds and spread Kristin Mellian still available, as well as opportunities musical theater from Central Michigan awareness, candidates champion for Best photo courtesy www.artswfl.com to donate to the event’s silent and live University and is a certified teacher Buddies, the mission and people with Mellian’s films have been distributed auctions. To learn more about sponsorship candidate at the National Michael Chekhov intellectual and developmental disabilities both nationally and internationally, on opportunities, contact Melanie Musick, Association. (IDD). Netflix as well in major retailers. Before area director, at 275-2510 ext. 2787 or As a performer, Mellian has worked in Many people with IDD have been arriving at FGCU, she taught acting at email [email protected]. TV, film, theater, voiceover, commercials profoundly affected by the COVID-19 Compass College of Cinematic Arts and This annual event is open to the public and and on cruise lines. Her credits include pandemic. Cut off from school or California State University, Los Angeles. an RSVP would be appreciated. To RSVP, the roles of Ariel in Werewolf Island community relationships, they can be Her most recent projects include acting support a specific Champion or purchase (2020), Jessica Anderson in Horse Camp: particularly vulnerable to the emotional and movement directing for The Pigeon gala-in-a-box for an at-home celebration, A Love Tail (2020, with Richard Karn and logistical difficulties of social isolation. and Jason London), performed in 16 Creek Shakespeare Company, and visit www.bestbuddieschampion.org/ co-producing Horse Camp: A Love Tail. Best Buddies is rapidly adapting to episodes of the television series Puppet ensure that supportive friendships, jobs southwestflorida. Dimension (2019), Anna in the short Mellian trains and guides students toward creating their best work in their and opportunities for inclusion remain film Brain Engagement (2018), Melody available. Champion of the Year candidates Dalca in Melody on Earth (2018), Erika in pursuit of acting careers. Lakes Park Exploring Ways To Include Public are raising critical funds and awareness to Amanda and the Fox (2018), Dr. Daniel ensure inclusions isn’t canceled, it’s just Austen in eight episodes of the television While Campus Remains Closed As the FGCU campus is closed to all virtual. Farmers Market series Space Debris (2017), Miss Jessica in “The idea of being a part of helping Horse Camp (2017), Jessica Lake in The but students, FGCU art gallery curators he Farmers Market at Lee County’s have been forced to figure out new ways people with intellectual and developmental Lakes Regional Park will open from Horse Dancer (2017), Rachel in A Dog disabilities feel included is at the core of for Christmas (2015), a yoga master in an to present their exhibitions to the public. T9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday Best Buddies and that is why supporting episode of the TV series Bite Me (2012), For example, interviews have been placed beginning October 7 and continuing online with the four Florida artists who this organization means so much to me,” through April 2021. The market will Hootie Hipster in an episode of the TV says 2019 inaugural Grand Champion series Key and Peele (2012), Sonya are participating in the next exhibit, When operate in “grab and go” style, following We See Further, along with a catalogue Ken Coker. “Making the world a better safety measures and CDC guidelines. Ludwik in four episodes of the television place just by giving someone who may be series Circle of Influence (2011-12), the of their work together with an essay Operated by Local Roots in cooperation reflecting on the show. You can also different a chance to flourish is paramount with the Lakes Park Enrichment deceased wife in The Message (2012), to becoming who we are. My dream is the a voice in the short JustUs (2011), The participate in a gallery tour and artist Q&A Foundation, the farmers market features via Instagram Live on Sunday, October Best Buddies vision becomes a reality: by fresh local produce, seafood, cheese, Panelist in the TV series The 6 O’Clock normalizing inclusion so much that there is News (2011), Christy in the short film 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. Another initiative meat, flowers and more. The foundation involves launching an online database no need for Best Buddies. Until that time, will offer plants propagated by volunteers The Sushi Bar (2011), Wife/Red Head the organization has my undying support, in the short film The Fate of Phoenix for the FGCU permanent collection. For from specimens grown in the Lakes Park more information, visit www.fgcu.edu/ especially considering I’m motivated by Botanic Garden. (2011), Krystin in American Scream King a 4-year-old granddaughter who is deaf. (2010), Joanne Rivers in The Vigilante artgalleries. Parking is free for market shoppers, Tom Hall is both an amateur artist I want her to be included in all life has who are encouraged to bring their own (2010), The Adventurer and the voice of to offer and will champion the cause so The Humble Wizardess in the video game and aspiring novelist who writes art re-usable bags. quest thrillers. He is in the final stages that she never experiences the hurt of Lakes Regional Park is located at 7300 Elemental: War of Magic (2010), Bistro exclusion, just because she’s different,” Gardens Waitress #2 in Valentine’s Day of completing his debut novel titled Art Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers, For more Detective. A former tax attorney, he lives Coker added. information about Lakes Park or other (2010), Josie in Shaawanokie (2010) and Each Champion candidate is matched 12 other productions pre-dating 2010. in Estero with his fiancé and their four Lee County Parks & Recreation sites, call cats. with a Mission Partner. The 2020 533-7575 or visit www.leeparks.org.

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239.822.9226 • [email protected] • www.DanceSuzannes.com Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd. #27, Fort Myers THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 5 Alliance Scholarship Recipient Venture safely into he Alliance for the Arts recently named Cypress Lake High School Tgraduate Sydney Gabrielle Hudson as this year’s Bruce T. Gora Scholarship the AMAZING world recipient. This competitive scholarship was created by the Alliance for the Arts with donations made in honor of the life and legacy of Bruce T. Gora and is of mollusks! administered by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The scholarship fund is an annual scholarship given to a Lee County high school senior or a college student who is pursuing a fine arts degree with an emphasis in music or photography. The Bruce T. Gora scholarship was created in 2010 from proceeds of the Alliance’s annual fundraiser, A Night to Sydney Hudson photo provided Remember, to honor the memory of art campers. She is currently a music photographer, architect, musician and major at Florida Gulf Coast University. Alliance for the Arts board member Bruce “The Gora family is proud to play Gora, who was known throughout the a small part of the Bruce T. Gora community for his lifelong dedication to Scholarship,” said Carolyn Gora, Alliance the arts and volunteerism. for the Arts board member and wife of “I am honored to be a recipient of the Bruce. “It is so nice to know that the Bruce T Gora scholarship,” said Hudson. scholarship was awarded to Sydney “I hold dear the memories of volunteering Hudson, who not only loves music, but at the Alliance for the Arts summer camps. is part of the Alliance for the Arts family. It was a pleasure for me to help students Both music and the Alliance were priorities learn about the arts and the music that is in Bruce’s life. Through this scholarship, so important in my life.” his memory continues.” BE WOWED BY OUR GIANT Hudson often hosted a guitar circle in For more information, visit www. the mornings and afternoons with summer artinlee.org or call 939-2787. PACIFIC OCTOPUS of our fiscal year,” said Jessica Wisdom, Beer And Wine Alliance director of development and ENCOUNTER LIVE marketing. Raffle To Support “In an effort to do our part to keep ANIMALS IN OUR everyone safe, we had to make the tough TOUCH POOLS Alliance Mission decision to not do the event in 2020 but we are so excited to keep one of the he Alliance for the Arts presents 99 hallmark pieces of the event going – our Bottles of Beer (and Wine) raffle, WIN A PRIZE ON 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall raffle! featuring an impressive, cherry- T Your raffle ticket purchase supports the OUR SCAVENGER picked collection of 99 Bottles of Beer Alliance’s mission to transform lives and (and Wine) as well as merchandise and gift improve our community through the arts - HUNT certificates from local breweries. and helps you finish out 2020 with a little Usually this raffle can only be accessed help from our friends. Good luck!” during the Alliance’s annual fundraising TAKE HOME A FREE For event information or to purchase event Arts In Tap, which is in partnership tickets, visit www.artinlee.org/99bottles or with the best breweries, restaurants and SHELL CRAFT KIT call 939-2787. arts supporters in Southwest Florida. This year, the Alliance has taken the ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL opportunity virtual. The winning raffle ticket will be pulled on Facebook Live on Military Officers PROGRAM AT 2 P.M. DAILY Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m. Raffle tickets are $20 per ticket or six Group To Meet for $100 and must be purchased before he Cape Coral Chapter of the 3 p.m. on October 22. The bundle is Military Officers Association of valued at over $700 and features 99 TAmerica (MOAA) will hold a different bottles and cans of beer and breakfast meeting at the Cape Royal Golf wine. The winner will also receive bonus Club on Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. items from local breweries Coastal Dayz, All current, former and retired military Sanibel, Florida 33957 Millennial Brewing, Fort Myers Brewing officers and spouses are invited to attend. and Momentum Brewing. All items have Cost for the breakfast is $12, payable at (239) 395-2233 been kindly donated, which means the the door (cash only). Open Daily, 10–5 proceeds from this raffle go back right into The MOAA chapter will hold its 4th the community and support the Alliance’s annual golf tournament at the Cape mission to transform lives and improve our Royal Golf Club on March 6, 2021. The community through the arts. proceeds will benefit Lee County ROTC “Arts on Tap is one of our favorite student scholarships. Enjoy our spacious new renovation with lots of room for social distancing. events of the year. It is a ton of fun and Cape Royal Golf Club is located at Masks are required for all guests 2 and older. We can’t wait for your visit! a chance to bring arts supporters, artists, 11460 Royal Tee Circle in Cape Coral. culinary artists and brewers together for Reservations are requested by Thursday, a great night to support the arts. As our Octrober 8, and may be made by Purchase tickets at ShellMuseum.org annual fundraising event, it also helps us contacting Dixie Buick at 945-5030 or via raise about $60,000 right at the beginning email at [email protected]. 6 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 The website offers donors the option of seat has only heightened the need to bring making recurring gifts or pledging a future these issues to the forefront. gift in support of hospice care. Information Diverse communities within Fort Myers about hosting a fundraiser and becoming a are working together to support the Call sponsor is also available on the website. to Action. A socially distanced line of Donors are encouraged to wear the “I people will be created to demonstrate for gave More Hope” T-shirt they will receive the critical issues that we are facing. There in recognition of their support and share will be Action Areas (i.e. women’s rights, the message of #MoreHope on social healthcare, reproductive rights, racial media to help spread awareness of Hope’s justice, economic justice, environmental mission within the community. issues, LGBTQI issues and immigration) As a local, not-for-profit, community- along the route championed by various based, safety net organization, Hope organizations. Hospice has served Lee, Hendry and The candidates that have been endorsed Glades counties since 1979. Help is and who share our values will be invited available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to participate. The public is encouraged for people facing issues related to serious to participate. For more information, visit illness. Hope Hospice is one of many www.womensmarchfortmyers.org. programs and services provided by Hope Healthcare. For more information, call From page 1 482-4673 or visit www.morehope.org. Joseph Pre-Genzer and Samira K. Beckwith photo provided Botanical Garden organization cares for 4,000 people each Call To Action experience the garden on their own; Campaign day throughout five Southwest Florida masks are mandatory and social counties, and provides more than $2.5 distancing guidelines will be adhered to. For Hospice Care million in unfunded hospice care each year. Sidewalk No large groups can be accommodated Last year, Hope provided care and comfort and restrooms are not available. ope Healthcare is inviting Demonstration The garden is the home of the Lorelei individuals, businesses and civic to more than 6,000 hospice patients omen’s March Fort Myers will statue that was part of the old Fort groups to join them in the and their loved ones as they fulfilled life’s H sponsor a Call to Action Sidewalk Myers Library as well as the Mina Edison movement to give “More Hope” to those journey. Demonstration on Saturday, Botanical Library. Many of the displays in in need, and help raise much-needed “As we celebrate our amazing journey W October 17 at 10 a.m. The Call to Action the garden have been provided through funds for hospice care and support in the through the past four decades, I invite will line the sidewalks from McGregor the talents and contributions of the 29 community. you to join us in creating an even brighter Boulevard to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. local garden clubs, plant societies and With www.morehope.org, Hope has future for hospice care in Southwest Boulevard in Fort Myers. other affiliate members, representing over launched a campaign to help replace Florida,” said Samira K. Beckwith, The Call to Action will highlight the 1,700 members that comprise the garden essential dollars lost from not being able to president and CEO of Hope Healthcare. significant issues in the 2020 election and council. hold Hope’s annual fundraising events that “On behalf of Hope’s staff, volunteers and is a cooperative effort with the National The Berne Davis Botanical Garden is support unfunded care, as well as to cover board of directors, I want to thank you Women’s’ March initiative. The recent located at 2166 Virginia Avenue in Fort additional expenses from ensuring staff and for believing in our mission. Together, we vacancy on the Supreme Court and the Myers. For more information, contact the patient safety during COVID-19. can provide More Hope for generations to come.” current administration’s rush to fill this council at [email protected] The not-for-profit health care or 332-4942.

Sunday 8 and 10:45 a.m. Jan 1 – Easter; 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Churches/Temples a.m. after Easter – Dec 31. www. 481-1143. Sunday 9:30 a.m., www.saintnicholasmonast ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION crownoflifelutheran.com. 5820 Daniels Pkwy, LAMB OF GOD ery.org, 111 Evergreen Road, 997-2847. Service 9, and 11 a.m. Children’s RE, Adult 482-2315. Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m., www. lambofgod ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC Education Forum 10 a.m., www.allfaiths-uc. REDEEMER CHURCH church.net, 19691 Cypress View Drive, Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.; Saturday 4 org, 2756 McGregor Boulevard, 226-0900. Sunday 9:45 and 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; 267-3525. p.m.; Sunday 9 and 11 a.m., 13031 Palm ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CATHOLIC Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 8400 Cypress Lake NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN Beach Boulevard, 693-0818. Sunday 10:30 a.m., 10291 Bayshore Road, Drive, 481-5442. Sunday 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., www.newhope SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 599-4023. CYPRESS LAKE PRESBYTERIAN fortmyers.org, 10051 Plantation Road, Sunday 11 a.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m., 16940 ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX Sunday 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. www.clpc.us, 274-1230. McGregor Boulevard, 454-3336. Sunday 9 and 10 a.m., www.annunciation. 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, 481-3233. PEACE COMMUNITY TEMPLE BETH EL SYNAGOGUE fl.goarch.org, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, CYPRESS LAKE UNITED METHODIST Sunday 10:30 a.m. www.peacecommunity Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m.; Torah Saturday 9 481-2099. Sunday 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. 8570 Cypress church.com, 17671 Pine Ridge Road, a.m.; Religious School Wednesday 5:30 p.m. BETH YESHUA MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Lake Drive, 482-1250. 267-7400. and Sunday 9:30 a.m., www.templebethel. Saturday 11 a.m. 15675 McGregor FAITH UNITED METHODIST PEACE LUTHERAN com, 16225 Winkler Road, 433-0018. Boulevard, 437-3171. Sunday 8:45 and 10:30 a.m., 15690 Sunday 8 and 10 a.m., www.peaceftmyers. TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) BIBLESHARE McGregor Boulevard, 482-2030. com, [email protected]. 15840 Friday 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m., www. 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday, www. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST McGregor Boulevard, 437-2599. tjswfl.org, 14486 A&W Bulb Road, 433-0201. simplysimpleworship.com, 7050 Winkler Wednesday 12 noon Testimony Service, REDEEMER LUTHERAN THE FAITH CENTER Road, Suite 121, 437-8835. Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.christianscience Sunday 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. 3950 Winkler Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m., Thursday 7:15 CHABAD LUBAVITCH ORTHODOX fortmyers.net, www.christianscience.com. Ext., 274-0143. p.m., 17650 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 212, Friday 6:30 p.m., www.chabadswf.org, 5620 2390 West First Street, 334-6801. RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 278-3638. Winkler Road, 433-7708. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., 21580 River Ranch THOMAS A. EDISON CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., 13545 Road, 495-0400. Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.taecc.com, 1619 Sunday 10 a.m., www.revtedalthouse@aol. American Colony Boulevard, 936-2511. SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Llewellyn Drive, 334-4978. com 10200 Cypress Cove Circle, 850-3943. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Meditation classes. www.MeditationInFort UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHAVURAT SHALOM Sunday 10:30 a.m., 5916 Winkler Road, Myers.org, 567-9739. Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.uucfm.org, 13411 (Fellowship of Peace) Friday Shabbat 437-4330. SAINT COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC Shire Lane, 561-2700. services led by members at 6 p.m. FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.; Saturday 3 UNITY OF FORT MYERS Saturday morning Jewish current events UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; and 5 p.m.; Sunday 7, 9 and 11 a.m., 5:30 Sunday 10 a.m., www.unityoffortmyers.org, at 10 a.m. Talks by members on topics Sunday 10 a.m., 8210 College Parkway, p.m., 12171 Iona Road, 489-3973. 11120 Ranchette Road, 278-1511. of interest Thursdays at 11 a.m. Contact 482-3133. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN [email protected] to participate FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF Monday through Thursday 6:45 a.m.; Friday CHURCH on Zoom. FORT MYERS 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday Sunday 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., 9065 Ligon CHURCH OF THE CROSS 11 a.m. Sunday, www.fpcfortmyers.org, 2438 6:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 2157 Cleveland Court, 481-2125. Sunday 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. 13500 Second Street, 239-334-2261 Avenue, 334-2161. WORD OF LIFE Freshman Lane, 768-2188. IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 2120 COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION METROPOLITAN Collier Avenue, 274-8881. Sunday 10 a.m. 2439 McGregor Boulevard, Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 Sunday 10 a.m., 3049 McGregor Boulevard, ZION LUTHERAN 334-8937. a.m.; Tuesday 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9:30 344-0012. Sunday 8, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., www.zionfm. CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH a.m., 9650 Gladiolus Drive, 454-4778. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN org, 7401 Winkler Road, 481-4040. AND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY JESUS THE WORKER CATHOLIC Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10:45 Email changes to press@islandsunnews. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., 3595 Broadway, 939-1218. com or call 395-1213. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 7 Plant Smart wooded limestone ledges, moist tropical hammocks and cypress swamps, so Red-Hair it isn’t suitable for the typical home landscape. Comb Fern However, it’s a good choice for a natural landscape with moist, well- by Gerri Reaves drained limestone soils, high humidity ed-hair comb fern (Ctenitis and light to moderate shade. sloanei) is a member of the wood Give it rich organic soil with a layer Rfern family and is the only tree of humus, for it has high nutritional fern native to the continental U.S. requirements. Also called Florida tree fern and It has a moderate growth rate and Florida lacefern, this species is listed as low wind, salt and drought tolerance. endangered in the state. It can be grown as an outdoor That status means that it is “in container plant too. imminent danger of extinction within Propagate it by dividing the clumps the state” and that its survival is or with the spores found in the round “unlikely if the causes of a decline in sori, or clusters of spore sacs, on the the number of plants continue,” as underside of the smallest leaflets. described in the Preservation of Native Sources: The Ferns of Florida by Flora of Florida Act. Gil Nelson, Native Florida Plants Erect with woody stems and Red-hair comb fern’s fronds are up to three The lacy fronds are twice- or thrice-divided by Robert G. Haehle and Joan sometimes a trunk, this fern reaches feet long photos by Gerri Reaves orangish, reddish, or golden brown and Brookwell, www.efloras.org, and www. three to four feet high, with the fronds thrice-divided, the fronds taper to a form a tangled wool-like tuft, thus the regionalconservation.org. arching to an equal width. sharp point. term “red-hair.” Plant Smart explores the diverse Triangular and twice- or The scales on the frond stems are The plant’s natural habitat includes flora of South Florida.

FSW student Julianna Loredo takes Professor Jordan Donini prepares to FSW students Isabella Danaher and Adrian FSW student Jackie Drew tracks a turtle the measurements of a new turtle she microchip a turtle Rodriguez record the GPS location of a turtle using radio telemetry equipment discovered in the Southwest Florida and face pressures from illegal poaching hidden in a mangrove students have found and tracked nearly marshlands photos provided and over-collection.” Adrian Rodriguez said. “When I first 200 turtles in a variety of species. The As each new turtle is discovered, started at FSW, I didn’t have any idea data they collect will be analyzed for Research Class the students measure it, assign it a what I wanted to do for a degree or submission into peer-reviewed scientific number and mark its scutes according career. This course made me realize journals, and it will also be shared as Aims To Prevent to its assigned number. Donini then this is something I want to do for the a report with the Fish and Wildlife microchips it with a radio transmitter rest of my life. It’s like a dream come Conservation Commission (FWC) every Turtle Poaching so his students can track it and monitor true for me to be working out here.” three years, which Donini hopes will be n a secret location in Southwest any trends and changes in its location, Since Donini began teaching the used to inform wildlife policies in the Florida, before even the sun has habitat, size and health. class in the fall of 2019, he and his future. Ifully risen for its day, Florida “The most rewarding part is finding SouthWestern State College Biology that new turtle,” FSW student Jackie Professor Jordan Donini and his Drew said. “It’s definitely a cool feeling Independent Research class are treading because you’re finding evidence of through knee-deep water in the Florida a healthy population, and they are Under New Ownership marsh. surviving and thriving and making more Unfazed by the snakes, spiders and of themselves for future generations.” Students in the class also learn insects that cross their path and buzz Get a Complete System Check Today! their ears, they are here every Friday how to use radio telemetry equipment morning searching for one thing – the and how to do wildlife surveys and • Routine System Checks Florida box turtle. measurements, which are basic skills • Repair of Current System “Turtles are one of the most at-risk needed for entry-level wildlife jobs. groups of animals on the planet right “Pairing my love of nature with • New Installations now because of habitat destruction and my love of science has made it really • Water Audits & Leak Detection fragmentation,” Donini said. “They cool,” said Drew. “It’s surprising and • Residential or Commercial are especially sensitive to climate rewarding being able to have this Affordable change because they have temperature- experience at a state college.” dependent sex determination. These “When you find a turtle, when you 239-738-9970 specific turtles that we are studying are start collecting data, at the end of the day, it’s very fulfilling,” FSW student [email protected] also especially popular in the pet trade Irrigation 8 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 These hungry fall tarpon like to hang Variety out just outside the large schools of threadfins. Look for mudded areas with And Quality lots of bait to start your hunt. Once you find an area that looks right, shut by Capt. down and take your time. Move slowly Matt Mitchell and hunt with your eyes until you ain from find them. This fall tarpon bite can be a stalled amazing and will continue until our first Rout cold major cold front arrives dropping water front and then temperatures into the low 70s. from Tropical October always means redfish, Storm Gamma and this has rung true. You have a sat right on top great shot at catching them right now, of us for most of anywhere from the passes to the the week. This mangrove creeks. During low water wetter than usual periods, the passes have been hard weather pattern did bring a nice break to beat with many of these fish being from the heat though, but made getting bruisers. out on the water challenging. Managing Live pinfish with enough lead to hit to get out for brief periods during low the bottom has been the bait of choice. morning water had the passes fired During higher tide periods, mangrove up with both snook and redfish. Out islands and oyster bars have been the along the beaches, birds and bait are better option. A cut pinfish thrown up everywhere with anglers catching a to the structure is hard to beat for a great variety of fish. bait. Schools of hungry redfish are also During days of northeast winds, out on the shallow flats, though they’ve it’s the perfect set up for getting out been a little tough to find due to windy along the beaches. Once out through conditions. the choppy pass, you’re often greeted With fall fishing in high gear, this by calm seas within a half mile of the time of year is not only about quality beach. With the bait migration in full but also variety. Carry different types swing, it does not take long to spot the of tackle so you can take advantage of massive schools of threadfin herring whichever opportunity presents itself. and feeding birds. Mackerel and bonita Being able to switch it up from one make easy targets as they can be found species to another is what our amazing breaking the surface in and around fall fishing is all about. these bait schools. With so much life Capt. Matt Mitchell has been out here, sharks are always an option. fishing local waters since he moved Most of the tarpon we have located to Sanibel in 1980. He now lives Mary Laser with a early morning redfish caught on a recent scouting trip photo provided over the past few weeks have been out in St. James City and works as a along the beaches too. The western back country fishing guide. If you end of Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach and have comments or questions, email Our email address is [email protected] Captiva have all given us shots at fish. [email protected].

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It is Tpriapus) is a non-venomous noted that a snake’s important organs are located in snake that is active during the the front third of its body, so losing a tail would not day and, thus, one of the most leave it disabled. frequently seen snakes in the “Unlike starfish and some lizard tails, this snake’s state. Its jet-black upperparts and tail will not grow back. This snake does not require its ability to move quite fast with the end of its tail to survive in the wild and complete agility gives it its name. all biological functions so, once it heals, it should be The black racer likes to ready for release,” she said. hang out by water where its After two weeks in care, the patient was reported prey, including rodents, frogs, toads and lizards, are to be bright and alert and is being monitored for any plentiful. While its bite is nontoxic, it does defecate signs to indicate that it may be in pain. a foul-smelling musk – like most snakes against “Of course, after any traumatic injury, there is predators – when on the defense. associated pain. The snake hasn’t shown outward At CROW, an adult black racer was admitted from signs of pain aside from trying to bite everyone who Sanibel after it was reported to have been hit by a tries to get it out of its enclosure, which could just lawn mower. Upon further examination, veterinarians be due to the fact that this type of snake is a little found the snake had a fracture on its spine close to more bite-happy than the other species we see,” said its tail, as well as multiple cuts near the fracture. The Frankel. “It did not like having its tail touched prior to patient was treated with anti-inflammatory and pain surgery but has been very active and aggressive ever medicine and was scheduled for surgery to amputate since.” the tail. A release schedule has yet to be determined. “The necrotic wounds, in combination with the “We will monitor until the amputation site closure is fracture, were severe enough to require amputation,” healed enough to survive in the wild and then release said CROW Rehabilitation Manager Breanna Frankel. if all other diagnostics, like blood work, come back “The spinal fracture is actually above the amputation clean,” said Frankel. site and was not removed in surgery. The spinal CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife hospital providing fracture looks slightly displaced, like a little kink in the CROW medical staff work on patient #20-4476 snake’s back but has not affected its overall ability to photo by Amy Kowalski veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife be healthy in the wild.” from our local area. The hospital accepts patients After the procedure, the snake’s amputation site cleaned and bandaged daily for the first couple days as seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail appeared to be healing well. it started to heal,” said Frankel. “There has been no donations to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call “With any surgery, there is always risk for infection discharge from the surgical site to indicate any type of 472-3644 or visit www.crowclinic.org. following surgery. The tail amputation site was infection. The amputation site closed nicely and has UDDERLY GREAT FOOD! Help SCCF Bring Back the Barn Owls Poisoned rats can kill the eagles, hawks, bobcats and owls that eat them. Tell your pest control professional to NOT use these rat poisons: • brodifacoum • bromailone • difenacoum • difethialone Or consider not using any rat poisons at all. Instead, seal all entry points to your home. 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From left, Angel Awards Chair Mike Weber, Heather Christman, AAF District 4 Governor, From left, Mike Weber, Angel Award chair, The Priority Marketing team with three Gold CONRIC pr + marketing’s Kirsten O’Donnell right, presents Celsius Marketing Interactive and Katie Kintz of the Conservancy of SWFL Angel Awards and AAF District 4 Governor Heather Christman members with an Angel Award with two Gold Angel awards Priority Marketing won three Gold photos provided awards were given to Southwest Florida Angel Awards: for the Conservancy “Bring New Hope to Hopeless Animals” firms, which hail from the organization’s of Southwest Florida “Magic Under for Cape Coral Animal Shelter; and Marketing Pros AAF-Southwest Florida affiliate. the Mangroves Fund-A-Need” video; CONRIC pr+marketing won a Silver The Angel Award competition for the “SalusCare Fund-A-Cause Angel Award for its TV PSA “Drive it Honored With recognizes the best in public service Video” campaign for SalusCare, and Home Campaign” for Keep Lee County advertising from across AAF-District 4, in cinematography for “Wulfert Bayous Beautiful. Angel Awards which is comprised of 18 local chapters Land Acquisition Video” for the Ding AAF-SWFL President Tim Hennessy praised the winners: “We’re so proud our Southwest Florida-based throughout Florida and the Caribbean Darling Wildlife Society; Islands. The awards combine two Conservancy of Southwest Florida to have this much talent in Southwest marketing groups were among the Florida. On behalf of the board of winners recognized at the 2020 objectives of the AAF: to utilize industry won two Gold Angel Awards: for F expertise to address community issues, its poster series “Animal Speaker directors and members of AAF-SWFL, Angel Awards presented at the Luminary congratulations to all of the nominees and Hotel in downtown Fort Myers by the and to celebrate and honor advertising Campaign,” and for its video “A World excellence. Without Turtles;” winners. Thank you for your commitment American Advertising Federation-District to promoting those who provide voices 4 (AAF-District 4). A total of seven Awards were presented to the Celsius Marketing Interactive won following organizations: a Gold Angel Award for its campaign for the voiceless.”

Dually-trained with Lee Health and Concession Disadvantaged Business Veteran Visitation American Red Cross, volunteers visit Airport Receives Enterprises (ACDBEs) and Woman veterans in their rooms to answer and Minority-owned Small Business Program Gains questions and deliver materials detailing 2020 Inclusion Enterprises (W/MBEs). LCPA hosted or veteran benefits and programs in co-sponsored more than 60 events in Top Recognition Southwest Florida. Lee Health serves the Champion Award the past five years, reaching an audience majority of veterans living in the area, as ee Health’s Veteran Visitation outhwest Florida International of more than 12,000 small, women the closest full-service VA hospital is about Program has been awarded the and minority-owned businesses. In the two hours away. Airport (RSW) was awarded the Partnership Award from the same timeframe, the Port Authority L Each veteran has the assistance of the S2020 Inclusion Champion Award American Red Cross Florida Gulf Coast exceeded its DBE participation by an American Red Cross upon admittance to for a medium-hub airport by the Airports to Heartland Chapter. The health system average of 10 percent each year. In Cape Coral Hospital and even after their Council International–North America will be presented with the award during a addition, LCPA designed an Inclusions release. Information provided to veterans (ACI-NA). This ACI-NA award recognizes virtual award ceremony on October 8. Program to improve workplace practices includes resources that they can access for one small, medium and large commercial Set to celebrate its one-year and developed several employee assistance at any time including referrals airport and an associate member that anniversary, the program is a partnership empowerment and educational programs. to community resources including Lee demonstrates leadership and achievement between Lee Health and the American ACI-NA represents local, regional Health’s Military Support Program and in the inclusion of new diverse business, Red Cross. The program is located at and state governing bodies that own United Way’s Mission United. workforce diversity and advocacy/ Cape Coral Hospital and is the first-in- and operate commercial airports in the Lee Health’s Military Support Program outreach, as well as a commitment to the-nation veteran visitation program at United States and Canada. As the Voice helps military active duty, families and diversity in aviation. a civilian hospital. The program helps of Airports, its mission is to advocate veterans in Lee County through charitable “I am so pleased that Southwest veteran’s seeking services at the hospital programs that directly support them. Florida International Airport has been policies and provide services that by providing information on programs and Unique services, events and advocacy recognized for its commitment to diversity strengthen commercial airports’ ability resources available to them and to also programs ensure that members of the in its business, workforce and outreach to serve their passengers, customers provide a comforting word. The program military and their families receive the practices,” said Ben Siegel, CPA, CM, and community through cooperation, was modeled after the Red Cross’ efforts at support they need. acting executive director of the Lee encourage the exchange of ideas, identify veterans affairs (VA) and military hospitals. Each April, the American Red Cross County Port Authority. “Our team and disseminate industry trends and “We are honored to receive this award celebrates National Volunteer Month, practices, and create a network of airport from our partners at the Red Cross,” continues to work hard to bring positive highlighting the accomplishments of professionals and service providers. said Harry Alberti, MD, vice president of solutions and proactive engagement its volunteer workforce. Although, this For more information, visit www. operations and chief physician executive of inclusion with the companies we do year’s annual Volunteer Recognition & airportscouncil.org. at Cape Coral Hospital. “A program of business with, our employees and the Appreciation dinner was canceled due to Southwest Florida International Airport this type is so important to veterans in our community we serve.” the pandemic, the Red Cross resumed its served more than 10.2 million passengers area as many are unaware of their benefits The Lee County Port Authority recognitions for volunteers and partners in in 2019 and is one of the top 50 U.S. and what resources are available to them (LCPA), operator of RSW and a virtual and social distancing approach. airports for passenger traffic. No ad leaving them to feel alone. We look Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers has For more information about the valorem (property) taxes are used for forward to entering our second year of the dedicated itself to promoting the Veterans Visitation Program, visit www. airport operations or construction. For program and continuing to provide a much full participation of Disadvantaged leehealth.org/community-affairs/ military- more information, visit www.flylcpa.com needed service to those who need it.” Business Enterprises (DBEs), Airport support-program. or www.facebook.com/flyrsw. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 11 Challenge Grant Virtual Program Issued For Breast On Political Cancer Fund Career Paths he John E. & Aliese Price eadership NEXT, a monthly program Foundation Inc. has issued a for advancing business professionals, T$250,000 community challenge Lwill present a virtual program on grant for the Sharon MacDonald Breast Young Professionals in the Political Arena, Health Fund to provide hope and healing to be held on Tuesday, October 13 from 5 to women and men battling breast cancer. to 7 p.m. The Price Foundation encourages the The program will provide insight into Bryan Blackwell Chris Lopez community to provide an additional the world of politics. A panel of young $250,000, for total support of $500,000. professionals will speak about their The fund was established in 2017 experiences in running for political offices after the trustees of The John E. & Aliese and working on political campaigns. Price Foundation Inc. issued a $100,000 Speakers include Bryan Blackwell, Jenna community challenge gift to honor Sharon Persons and Elaine Sarlo. The program MacDonald, the retired chief administrative will be moderated by TECO Peoples Gas officer of Lee Health’s Regional Cancer regional manager Chris Lopez. Center. The Price Foundation’s President Blackwell is a managing partner Sharon MacDonald and Kenneth Walker of Molloy Financial Group, a financial and CEO Kenneth Walker is no stranger photo provided to cancer. He lost his first wife to cancer, planning practice of Raymond James. Persons is the Republican nominee for he was diagnosed with colon cancer in in April but was unable to find anyone the Florida House of Representatives for 2001, and then in 2016, his daughter to help her until July because she didn’t Jenna Persons Elaine Sarlo have insurance. After hearing about the District 78 and partner of Strayhorn & was diagnosed with breast cancer. knowledge and skills, establish working Regional Cancer Center from a friend, she Persons law firm. Sarlo is the director of Understanding the costs associated public affairs for TM Strategic Consulting, relationships with colleagues and engage with care, Walker wants to continue to made an appointment and within two days in valuable programs and discussions to learned she qualified for a grant from the a Fort Myers-based political consulting firm ensure that breast cancer patients in the running campaigns locally. further enhance their careers. Leadership Southwest Florida community have access Sharon MacDonald Breast Health Fund NEXT’s annual sponsor is the Florida Gulf that would cover the cost of her treatment. Attendees of Leadership NEXT to the care they need. With this latest represent a variety of businesses and Coast University Alumni Association. challenge grant, the total raised so far for “It was a load off my mind,” she said. “If The Leadership NEXT program is free you know you have cancer and you know industries throughout Southwest Florida. the breast health fund is $595,000, which Sessions take place from 5 to 7 p.m. for members of the Greater Fort Myers has helped more than 150 women. you have bills to pay and no way to pay Chamber of Commerce and $5 for future them, it interferes with your healing. I’m in on the second Tuesday of every month Administered by the Lee Health and offer opportunities to develop new members. Register at www.fortmyers.org Foundation, donations to the Sharon awe of the whole thing. I have no words to to receive webinar login credentials. MacDonald Breast Health Fund cover say how thankful and grateful I am.” the cost of treatment for patients battling In August, Walker, MacDonald and breast cancer in need of financial support other officials toured the top floor of Gulf at Lee Health’s Regional Cancer Center. Coast Medical Center, an inpatient cancer The support covers diagnostics, radiation, center that’s part of the Regional Cancer medication and other services needed Center’s comprehensive program. The to promote successful outcomes for newly enhanced floor features 72 patient Southwest Florida patients battling breast beds, therapy and treatment options, an cancer. Relieving this financial burden and intensive care unit, innovative technology stress allows for patients to focus on their and means that patients won’t have to go healing. anywhere else for care. The fund helps patients like Elizabeth The Price Foundation fundraising Copeman, an Englewood resident who challenge kicks off Lee Health’s thought she had injured herself lifting Hopetober campaign this October, which something heavy at work, only to find out is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For she had Stage 1 aggressive breast cancer information or to donate to the Sharon and needed surgery. She was diagnosed MacDonald Breast Health Fund, visit www. leehealthfoundation.org/hopetober.

and LeeTran headquarters. LeeTran Resumes Riders who qualify for senior or student discounting on bus fare now Regular Routes can obtain a new special Tap and Go ee County Transit (LeeTran) will discount photo ID card at the Rosa Parks resume regular service of its fixed- Transportation Center. Lroute buses beginning Sunday, Later this fall, riders will be able to October 11. download a smart-phone app affiliated LeeTran also will reactivate two routes with a recently launched fare-collection that have been inactive since March due system, part of LeeTran’s new Tap to the pandemic: Route 80, serving the and Go-fare boxes. The new electronic Edison Mall and Bell Tower Shops areas; fare boxes provide an improved rider and Route 160, serving Pine Island on experience while offering payment Thursdays methods that minimize touch while This is a final step in resuming services boarding buses. that the county had altered in response to Riders are asked to continue to COVID-19. LeeTran resumed collection observe recommendations from the of fares on its fixed-route buses and ADA Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for Passport services September 8 and also social distancing. For more information, began letting riders board at the front visit www.leegov.com/covid-19. of the buses. The county has installed Riders can access schedules for routes driver shields and customer-service safety at www.leegov.com/leetran/how-to-ride/ barriers, resumed selling fare passes and maps-schedules. To follow service-related reopened its Rosa Parks Transit Center updates or learn more about LeeTran, visit www.rideleetran.com. 12 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 Book Review book is a portrait of greed and guilt, love trace a letter on his palm. Then see if he and delusion, art and the ghosts of our can reproduce that letter on your back or The Glass Hotel pasts, and the infinite ways we search for on a piece of paper. At home, young kids meaning in our lives. can spray big shaving cream letters on the by Di Saggau tile wall at bath time or they can smooth he Glass out the cream on the tile and write letters Hotel by School Smart in the foam itself. TEmily St. John Another great way to feel how letters Mandel, involves by Shelley M. are made is to use clay, which is a versatile the aftermath of a Greggs, NCSP medium. It’s dense, responsive, builds disturbing graffiti ear hand strength and increases fine motor incident at the Shelley, skills. Roll the clay into ropes and practice Hotel Caiette on My making letters with your child, which Vancouver Island D reinforces the shapes of letters in his son struggles with and the collapse handwriting. He’s mind as well. The clay provides sensory of an international in second grade. feedback, which gives more information Ponzi scheme, as well as the mysterious I know eventually to the brain about how the letters are disappearance of a woman from a ship he will use formed. at sea. All three incidents intersect. In the technology instead Despite having difficulties writing, five-star hotel, Vincent is a bartender. She of handwriting, but I many children may be brimming with meets Jonathan Alkaitis, not knowing think he needs to learn how to write, and great ideas, and putting those ideas into that he is running an international Ponzi I want to help him. Please give me some written words can be so frustrating for scheme, moving imaginary sums of money suggestions. them. Encourage your child to record through clients’ accounts. The same Johnnie W, Fort Myers himself while he talks through his thoughts night she meets him, someone scrawls a Johnnie, or the story he’d like to tell. He can then message on the lobby’s glass wall: “Why You are choosing the correct path for play the recording back when he sits down to write. This can be a helpful and don’t you swallow broken glass.” Paul, image provided your child. Everyone needs to learn how a student at the University of Toronto is confidence-boosting tool. of Alkaitis’ fraudulent investment scheme. to write and how to read handwriting. For suspected and soon fired. Vincent, his a while there was a trend to do away with Using these strategies will increase half-sister, starts a relationship with Alkaitis, Paul is a composer and addict in recovery; your son’s strength and coordination so Olivia, is an octogenarian who invested manuscript and cursive, but it has been eventually moving into his house in put back into the curriculum as educational that he can form letters and numbers with Connecticut and a life of extreme wealth. her retirement savings; Leon is a former ease. If problems persist, a consult with his consultant for a shipping company. There leaders realized how important a skill When the investment scheme collapses, penmanship is. Here are some suggestions teacher is warranted. Vincent changes her identity and works as are also many office workers who enabled Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at Alkaitis and now fear severe consequences. for you to use as you work with your son. a cook on a shipping freighter. Alkaitis is Writing may not seem physically Florida SouthWestern State College, sentenced to 172 years in prison. Here, he The Glass Hotel is a captivating story where she teaches psychology and of crisis and survival. The author takes us demanding but sitting properly and dreams of a “counter-life” where he made controlling pen and paper require muscle education courses. She is also a different choices. 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You may also want to play board games and use pincher tools to move the playing pieces, providing for College “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters even more practice. Experts advise trying activities that Graduate that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of help your kid focus on feeling not seeing each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered how a letter is made. For example, use ainet Spence of Cape Coral by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches your finger to trace a letter on your child’s recently graduated from Hofstra back. Or he can close his eyes while you RUniversity in spring 2020, earning for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams a juris doctor in law. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 13 Lowe’s Home Improvement, Two Men Businesses Sought and A Truck, and Suncoast Beverage. United Way Sponsorship opportunities are also To Partner For available. Names 2020-21 SBDAC is located at 2301 First Festival Of Trees Street in the historic downtown Campaign Chairs he 14th annual Goodwill Fort Myers River District. For more nited Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, Industries of SWFL and the information, visit www.sbdac.com/ and Okeechobee announced that TSidney & Berne Davis Art festival-of-trees or call 333-1933. Uthe 2020-21 United Way Campaign Center (SBDAC) Festival of Trees, Chairs will be Karen Ryan and Bob Beville. sponsored by Sullivan, Inc., returns to The goal for this year’s campaign has the Davis Art Center from December Webinar In been set at $10.8 million. Last year’s 3 through 6. Area businesses are campaign raised $10,785,325 for the invited to become a partner by creating Celebration Of local communities of Lee, Hendry, Glades extravagant, one-of-a-kind, holiday trees and Okeechobee. The theme of this year’s that will be raffled off at the end of the Manufacturing campaign is: Rise to the Challenge. festival to raise money for Goodwill and Ryan and Beville have been business o celebrate Manufacturing Month associates and friends for many years, so Karen Ryan and Bob Beville photo provided SBDAC. in October, the Southwest Regional This year, the goal is to raise their partnership to co-chair this year’s in 1976. He celebrated his 40th year at TManufacturers Association (SRMA) campaign made sense. Both have been Waterman Broadcasting this year and $150,000 to support the organizations’ has invited some of Southwest Florida’s respective missions of helping people involved in many local charity events and has pledged that the company will be an leading manufacturers to participate in a integral part of this campaign. Currently, with disadvantages to become are counting on support from local leaders, virtual roundtable discussion that is open friends, employers and all supporters to Beville is on the board of Captains for more independent and providing and free to the public on Wednesday, Clean Water, is chairman of the Lee innovative arts programming to the reach the campaign goal during this unique October 21 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. time. County Parks and Recreation Advisory community. Your company name will Guests will have the opportunity to Ryan, APR, CPRC, has been involved Board, serves on the United Way Board of gain considerable public exposure via meet the owners or representatives of in United Way for 25 years in various Directors, and is co-leader of United Way attendance, live television coverage, Arthrex, MY Shower Door/D3 Glass, capacities including board member, Allocations Team 1. Festival of Trees program, social media, Nor-Tech Boats and Wicked Dolphin campaign cabinet, allocations leader, “LCEC was founded to provide service news releases, and print advertisements, Distillery as well as take a virtual plant Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) to people who were not being served by promotion to loyalty customers, e-blast tour of their facilities. Manufacturers will campaign chair and fun-maker. As the any other provider. United Way does the and newsletter recipients. discuss the challenges they faced during public relations leader at LCEC, she same for those in need,” Ryan said. “I feel Ungarnished trees are provided the pandemic and how they pivoted their noted that the local electric cooperative very fortunate to have the opportunity to to each tree sponsor who is then companies in order to stay relevant. Each has been among the top 10 fundraising be a servant leader. 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The Board Chair Jeff Poirier. “The SRMA minimum required “value” of each is proud to join Florida Makes and seven-foot tree is $1,500 and each dozens of other regional manufacturers nine-foot tree minimum is $2,000 (with associations across the state to celebrate decorations, prize packages, gift cards, the manufacturing industry during etc.) to be included into a theme of your Manufacturing Month in October.” FREE ESTATE PLANNING GUIDE choice. Featured panelists for the October Tree decorating will take place roundtable include Jimmy Dascani and between November 30 and December Michael Koszewnik from Arthrex, Bill Is Your Plan: 2 this year. The trees will be on display Daubmann of MY Shower Door/D3 • maintaining CONTROL over your beginning the evening of December 3 Glass, Henrik Margard of Nor-Tech Boats through December 6 and then delivered and JoAnn Elardo of Wicked Dolphin assets while you’re alive on December 8. 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University, a master of arts degree in over the years but this is the agency’s Gunnery Baptist Church on Tuesday, New Member For educational administration from George first international Videographer Award. October 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Mason University, a master of arts The team at CONRIC PR & Marketing Lee County DOT is developing University Board in English from National University was responsible for the video concept, design plans for the roundabout, which arisa and a bachelor of arts in speech direction, scripts, images and vision, is intended is to reduce delays and Cleveland communications from George Mason while M&M Multimedia handled improve safety. Posters, handouts and Mhas joined University. She is a 2015 Leadership shooting and editing. CONRIC team a video will be on display and comment Hodges University Marco graduate. members set up nearly two dozen video forms will be available. The public as a trustee. shoots across the county and conducted meeting is an open-house format; “We are pleased the one-on-one interviews. people can come at any time between to have Marisa Marketing Firm “This video came together well and 5 and 7 p.m. Lee County staff will be join our board showcased the progress Lee County available to answer questions. Attendees of trustees. She Earns Award has made during the past 25 years are asked to follow Centers for Disease brings years of while also providing us a glimpse at Lee Control guidelines. expertise in both Of Distinction County’s landscape when we hit that If you do not wish to attend the academic and mark of one million population,” said the meeting in person, all public he 24th annual Videographer Lee County Economic Development meeting materials are available business worlds,” Marisa Cleveland Awards announced winners said Dr. John Director John Talmage. on the project website at www. Tfor the 2020 international The Videographer Awards is one buckinghamgunneryroundabout.com Meyer, president of Hodges University. awards competition that recognizes of the most coveted awards in the and comments can be submitted on “My hope is to serve the higher outstanding achievement in video and education community through mindful video industry. Since 1994, thousands the website. If you do plan to attend in digital production skills. Competing of production and communication person, please register on the website. participation. My philosophy about with over 1,500 entries, CONRIC higher education has always been to professionals have entered their best Gunnery Baptist Church is located at PR & Marketing received an Award and most creative work. The goal of the 1880 Gunnery Road North in Lehigh support students in achieving their of Distinction for its video submission educational goals, and I’m delighted Videographer Awards is to identify and Acres. called Industry in Lee County: recognize the video artisans who excel with Hodges’ mission and vision Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. The statements, especially the focus in the scope of their own environment. From page 13 video featured business leaders from all The Award of Distinction is awarded for on community engagement,” said major industries throughout Lee County Cleveland. “Community leadership was projects that exceed industry standards. United Way including healthcare, travel, tourism, Approximately 14 percent of the entries central to my doctoral dissertation, as sports, manufacturing, construction, campaign Southwest Florida has faced. well as experiential learning.” usually win this award. The United Way of Lee, Hendry, technology and education. Award of Distinction winners are Cleveland is the executive director “This award-winning video was a Glades, and Okeechobee has raised and for The Seymour Agency, which listed on the Videographer Awards distributed over $188 million since it huge project that our CONRIC team website at www.videoawards.com. offers aspiring and established authors developed for the 2019 Industry was established in 1957. the representation and resources Appreciation Awards in collaboration All money raised in the United Way needed in the publishing industry. with the Horizon Foundation, Horizon campaign stays in the local community Additionally, she is an educator and Council, Lee County Economic Roundabout to help support the local human service a New York Times and USA Today Development Office and M&M network. United Way Partner Agencies bestselling author, has been featured at Multimedia,” said CONRIC PR & Project Meeting and initiatives include: The Alvin A. various book festivals and participated Marketing President and CMO Connie he Lee County Department of Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, on panels and in workshops Ramos-Williams. “We are excited and Transportation (DOT) invites Partners for Breast Cancer Care, Harry about diversity, civil discourse, honored to share this prestigious award Tthe public to an open house Chapin Food Bank, Boys and Girls communications and the state of the with our clients and friends in business.“ to review and comment on plans for Clubs and United Way 211. book publishing industry. She earned CONRIC has won numerous awards a roundabout at the intersection of For more information, call 433-2000 a doctor of education in organizational for its video campaigns and projects Buckingham and Gunnery roads at the or visit www.unitedwaylee.org. leadership from Northeastern THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 15 Superior Interiors to appear more spacious, you may want to color the trim the same hue as the rest of Hope Hospice Is Your Home the room or add some drama by painting an accent wall. Connection With Lacking Another creative way to add some more interest to your home is to opt for VR Technology Character? unique wall or ceiling treatments. Shiplap and textured wallpaper are great additions ith the introduction of a by Trinette Nelson to any room, whether it be on an accent new virtual reality activity, wall or encompassing the entire perimeter WHope Hospice is helping to ou likely want alleviate feelings of isolation for those your home to of the space. 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certificate, parents and guardians should WANT TO AVOID SURGERY, School District RSVP by filling out the registration form or emailing [email protected], JOINT REPLACEMENT, Parent University watch each program and then complete he School District of Lee County is the survey provided after each program. OR opening Parent University for the SPINAL FUSION? T2020-21 school year. The goal of the program is to inform and engage parents Safety Award CONTACT OUR TEAM TO REVIEW YOUR CASE and guardians as partners, advocates and AND GET BACK TO WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO! lifelong teachers in their child’s education Nominations through a series of educational courses. ominations are being sought for Caring Medical Florida specializes in unique regenerative Sessions will be held the first Thursday three awards to be presented by treatments to strengthen the damaged joint structures that of the month at 6 p.m. on the school Nthe Injury Prevention Coalition of cause chronic pain and osteoarthritis. We also help patients who district’s Facebook page and YouTube Lee County. Individuals, organizations/ have already had surgery but have ongoing or worsened pain Channel. Parents can graduate from agencies and programs that promote and symptoms, including complex neck and neurological issues. Parent University by attending 75 percent safety in Lee County are eligible. (six sessions) of the scheduled learning The nomination must include an sessions during a school year. • COMPREHENSIVE H3 PROLOTHERAPY, PRP, & STEM CELL THERAPY “I have seen historic levels of explanation of why the nomination is • DIGITAL MOTION X-RAY • NERVE RELEASE INJECTION THERAPY community engagement throughout the being made; it should cover the safety pandemic, and it is my hope to maximize activity/event this calendar year and must the relationship between school district be received by October 31. Nominations and community for the betterment of our should be sent to syndi.bultman@ students,” said Superintendent Dr. Greg leehealth.org. Adkins. “I envision Parent University as The Lee County Injury Prevention a framework for strengthening the bonds Coalition serves as a collaborative effort between parents, teachers and school or partnership whose function is to sites.” facilitate partners’ work and act as a During the 2020-21 school year, catalyst for injury prevention initiatives. Parent University will provide eight Its mission is to prevent injury, disability learning opportunities. Sessions will begin and death through advocacy, education, virtually and be presented via produced legislation and partnerships. programming with information and family For more information about the Injury Ross Hauser, MD Danielle Matias, MMS, PA-C Brian Hutcheson, DC activities provided by district staff and Prevention Coalition or the awards, community guests. contact Brian Raimondo at ipcleecounty@ 9738 Commerce Center Ct., Fort Myers, FL 33908 | (239) 308-4725 | CaringMedical.com To receive credit towards a graduation gmail.com or 330-2240. 16 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 entire collective bargaining agreement and players from all over is important for that Lakes Regional Library, 15290 Bass Frankly Speaking made flash cards to memorize and learn to continue. Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia Road, in Fort Myers will reopen with by Howard Prager everything. I have broken that down the and South America have provided players the above hours on Tuesday, October last six to seven years, and I maintain a and has led to a much higher quality of 13. loridians, what’s list of free agents. I also hired a director play. Almost 25 percent of players today Signage is posted for following in your water? of basketball research, and I watch a lot are international and adding them meant Centers for Disease Control guidelines FWe are in the of games. It helps not having to write. we’ve dropped the bottom 25 percent of and social distancing. Plexiglas shields midst of a Florida That allows me to do better analysis for U.S. players from the teams. It’s a much are installed at all public service desks, sports renaissance. the podcast. I do a ton of reading, at least higher level of play today.” Thanks Nate. and hand sanitizer and wipes will The Lightning won three hours a day.” Our good news story of the week is be provided to the public. A limited the Stanley Cup What about the confluence of sports from football. Nick Foles, new QB of the supply of facial coverings, supplied by although got into hot seasons... how has that affected the NBA Bears, was brought to Chicago during LeeCARES, are available to the public. water from over-the- Finals? And how did the Heat get here? the early summer and needed to get The county has removed some furniture top celebrating and “The NBA is trying to avoid conflicting into shape, a common problem during to encourage patrons to keep visits brief not staying safe. The with football primarily. That’s why the the pandemic. He asked his offensive so that more patrons can enjoy the Rays are the best team in the AL and now games have been scheduled for weeknights coordinator who called his son Nolan. libraries. face their archrival Yankees. The Marlins and weekend nights. For Miami, it’s been Nolan, a wide receiver, just started summer To find out more about the Lee – who started the season with a number four months since the NBA played, which workouts with his Vernon Hills High County Library System’s month-long of players coming down with COVID-19 can be viewed like a new season. Guys School team, called a few friends and the virtual Fandom Fest, visit https://www. – beat those odds and swept my struggling like Goran Dragic and Tyler Herro really workout was set. Said one of the receivers: leegov.com/library/fandom-feStreet. Cubs and now face the Braves who also improved since the regular season.” “Foles’ mechanics were always perfect, For more information, call 479-4636, swept the Reds in the wild card. This is It appears that the bubble has been a and he treated every throw like a regular text 204-5321, visit www.leelibrary.net only the third time the Marlins have been success – no games have been cancelled NFL practice. He could throw it 50 yards or email [email protected]. in the playoffs, and the past two times and players have been COVID-19 free. Do downfield on a dime. Watching him work they won the World Series. The Heat, you see that continuing into next season? the way he did made me want to get From page 1 an unlikely Finals team at the start of “The NBA wants to get fans back into better.” Nice to see professionals reaching the season, can hold their heads high. stadiums. A lot of this is up to the players out to engage younger players. Orchid Sale Whatever (has) happened this week, they and players association.” (I’ve read that Howard Prager is the son-in-law of offered. The Southwest Florida Orchid took the Lakers to task and held LeBron in the NBA Players Association is the most longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager Society is sponsoring the event and will check on Sunday night with a triple double powerful in all of sports). “In my opinion, is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago be available to answer orchid-related effort by Jimmy Butler while two of their I don’t think they will go back in a bubble. area who also writes and blogs about questions. Members from the society leading players sat out with injury. Tom Baseball and football have had mixed leadership. Email comments or questions will offer a raffle with an opportunity for Brady is working his magic with the Bucs, success (thus far). More rapid testing is to [email protected]. guests to win orchids. and the Gators are off to an impressive coming onto the market and that’s going A limited number of garden carts will start in NCAA football. to be a big game changer. Maybe teams be available; guests are encouraged to Let’s go to the NBA for an interview will add a testing surcharge for fans before More Library bring their own. Members will receive today with one of the top NBA podcasters, they can go into stadiums.” a 15 percent discount off plants in the Nate Duncan, host of Dunc’d On and How do you see the NBA evolving? Systems Have Edison Garden Shoppe and vendors will NBACast. Duncan’s a lawyer by training Will we ever see dynasties like the Celtics, offer special discounts as well. Visitors can so I asked how he got into becoming an Lakers and Bulls of the 80s and 90s? Restored Services join during the event to get the discount. NBA analyst? “I always loved basketball. “Back then there was a bigger difference Red Roc Cravings food truck and Coastal I read a lot about it and the pioneers in between teams. Some teams were just bad, he Lee County Library System has reopened five branches and Dayz Brewery will have refreshments basketball analytics, and consumed all the and if you were a good organization you available for purchase. basketball media I could throughout the could take advantage of that. Today, even Tthe Talking Books Library lobby. The Garden Shoppe offers a unique 2000s. I wanted to just try something bad organizations aren’t that bad. And They include: Captiva Memorial Library, 11560 place for gardeners to shop for quality different and started a little blog to cover with reform in the lottery rules, it’s harder plants. A large selection of orchids will be low level events. I started a podcast with to get a bunch of high draft picks in a row. Chapin Lane, Captiva Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public available, along with flowering and fruit Danny Leroux in 2015 because I thought That’s how the Oklahoma City Thunder trees, butterfly plants, herbs, succulents, there was a market for a more detailed were built – three great top five picks in Library, 3095 Blount Street, Fort Myers Johann Fust Community Library, rare exotics and Florida natives. Many podcast. I’m fortunate that the podcast a row. The odds of doing that now are of the flowering trees and shrubs in has taken off with over 40,000 subscribers astronomical. And contracts are shorter, 1040 West 10th Street, Boca Grande Pine Island Public Library, 10701 the botanical gardens will be available who are really smart basketball fans.” just look at LeBron and Kawhi being with for purchase, along with wind chimes, What was your entry to the NBA? new teams.” Russell Road, Bokeelia Riverdale Branch Library, 2421 fountains, ceramic flower pots and garden “I’ve been covering the Warriors for seven Finally, under (former NBA art. years, and when they took off it led to Commissioner David) Stern and now Buckingham Road, Fort Myers The hours at these five locations will Orchids were Mina Edison’s favorite a lot of NBA and media connections.” Adam Silver, the NBA has continued plants and she displayed many of them in The challenge with covering the NBA is to attain an international following with be Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. her garden. She attached them to trees so understanding the salary cap, to me one of over 100 international players on rosters. they could grow as she saw them in the the most confusing parts of the sport. Where do you see this headed? “Behind Curbside pickup will continue at all library locations and be expanded to Everglades. Today, visitors can view many How did you prepare? “The biggest soccer, basketball is one of the most orchid species throughout the 20 acres thing I did was, in 2013-14, I read the popular sports internationally. Getting Tuesday through Saturday at the newly opened locations. of botanical gardens. Following in Mina’s Branches currently open from footsteps, horticulturists continue to attach SPORTS QUIZ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through orchids to trees all around the site. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following guidelines from the Centers 1. Fred Thurston, an offensive lineman for the Vince Lombardi-era Green Bay Thursday through Saturday include: for Disease Control, the organization Packers, was better known by what nickname? Bonita Springs Public Library, is undertaking the safety measures. All 2. What team selected Georgetown Hoyas basketball standout Ruben Boumtje- 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs visitors will be required to wear masks. Boumtje with the 50th overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft? Cape Coral Lee County Library, 921 Staff members wear protective masks, 3. Name the brothers who played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and were SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral surfaces are cleaned and sanitized daily both on the 1997 Seattle Seahawks roster. East County Regional Library, 881 and protective shields have been installed 4. What Big Ten team did Lute Olson leave to accept the head coaching job for the Gunnery Road North, Lehigh Acres at the ticket counter. Visitors are also University of Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team in 1983? Fort Myers Regional Library, 2450 required to wear masks in indoor spaces 5. What Heisman Trophy winner from the Florida State University Seminoles was First Street, Fort Myers and on guided tours. Signs are posted selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft? North Fort Myers Public Library, throughout the site alerting visitors to 6. Brass Bonanza was the popular theme song for what now-defunct NHL team? 2001 North Tamiami Trail, North Fort practice social distancing, and hand 7. What prolific actor was known as “The Hammer” during his eight-year pro Myers sanitizer stations are available. football career in the 1960s? Northwest Regional Library, 519 Edison and Ford Winter Estates is Chiquita Boulevard North, Cape Coral located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard in

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Hawkeyes. 5. Charlie Ward. 6. The Hartford Whalers. 7. Fred Williamson. Fred 7. Whalers. Hartford The 6. Ward. Charlie 5. Hawkeyes. South County Regional Library, 1. “Fuzzy.” 2. The Portland Trail Blazers. 3. Bennie and Brian Blades. 4. The University of Iowa Iowa of University The 4. Blades. Brian and Bennie 3. Blazers. Trail Portland The 2. “Fuzzy.” 1. 21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero www.edisonford.org. THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020 17 deaRPharmacist appropriate intervention. Doctor and Dietician make you feel like a millionaire! How Regeneron – A cocktail of antibodies about that? All The given intravenously. This is given to eat up A Smile Smiles are totally contagious – even the virus, which reduces the body’s viral to ourselves! Have you ever randomly President’s Meds load and speeds recovery. It is in late-stage Can Change smiled because someone smiled at Phase III clinical trials for potential benefit you during a time when you were not by Suzy in the treatment and possibly prevention of even feeling that great and found that Cohen, RPh The World COVID-19. your mood lifted? Studies do show ear Famotidine – The use of this drug for that smiling is “contagious” because Readers: President Trump may have to do with the orbit-frontal-cortex activates that On acid reflux, or perhaps from research processes the sensory reward system. D discovered at Columbia University. Friday, October 1, So next time someone smiles at you – the president of the Famotidine use seemed to lessen severity feel rewarded! United States and of the illness. Patients taking it were Research shows that if you smile, First Lady Melania approximately 48 percent less likely to even if your mood is not the greatest, tested positive require a ventilator. you will see improvement in your for COVID-19. Melatonin – The news outlets are mood – almost immediately! Do not President Trump’s reporting that this natural supplement is believe it? Try it? The next time you for sleep, however, melatonin is also a health is monitored constantly, and he is are in the middle of an argument, smile tested daily for the virus that has taken strong antioxidant and powerful immune modulator. I think it’s a brilliant adjunctive and observe as the other person’s mood the lives of more than one million people changes. The next time you receive treatment during infection. by Ross Hauser, MD worldwide, at the time of this writing. annoying information or bad news, take He was taken to Walter Reed National There are a few items that I would and Marion Hauser, MS, RD recommend using my background as a a few moments to breathe, then smile, Military Medical Center reportedly with id you know that smiling helps and patiently wait for a few moments symptoms of fatigue, a hoarse voice and pharmacist. For one, I’d suggest a peptide given by injection called “Thymosin Alpha you AND others feel better, but to trick your brain into improving your headache, coughing and low-grade fever. it also is good for your health? mood! He is going to receive better monitoring, 1” which has been studied for its effect on D COVID-19. This requires a prescription Who does not love it when you receive We love to smile. And we love to and there are qualified, licensed physicians a smile from an unsuspecting stranger? make others smile. We love to make close by. and is often used for people with Lyme A little grin, smirk, smile, or big-broad our Caring Medical patients smile. If I think it’s a good idea because he is disease, EBV, cancer, lupus and severe any of you know Dr. Hauser, his laugh in a high risk category being a senior, fatigue. The POTUS would benefit from beam carries immense feel-good power! and overweight. That said, he has an vitamin C due to its antioxidant benefits, In days where people are feeling tense, will definitely make you smile! Marion extraordinary amount of vigor and energy as well as anti-viral herbs such as olive leaf fearful, anxious and just out of sorts, owns a marketing company called and doesn’t look or act 74 years old. extract and andrographis. Finally, a cup of we cannot underestimate the power Sorridi – which means smile in Italian. He does not drink, or smoke, two risk matcha tea each day could help due to its of sharing a smile! And we need it for We also named our home Sorridi. Why? factors that would be detrimental for this strong immune-boosting effect. Probiotics ourselves just as much as others. Because even during tough times, like condition. would, of course, be useful since COVID is Did you know that research reveals when our first home on Sanibel burned Now, let’s talk about some known to hide in the intestinal cells of the that children smile five to 10 times to the ground in 2012, we needed to supplements, and all the president’s meds: body. more per day than adults? We need to smile. Tomorrow is a new day. Smile Zinc – Zinc deficiency will cause a In closing, I’d like to reiterate that I start acting more like children, right?! even though you are lonely and feeling person to fare out worse if they get do not have access to President Trump’s Smiling boosts our mood and down. It does the body good. And your COVID-19 due to immune suppression medical chart, and I am providing my stimulates our bodies to release cortisol neighbors as well! We will be looking and higher amounts of inflammatory opinion here based upon the list of and endorphins. These hormones for your smiling faces out and about. cytokines. vitamins and medications that were publicly provide numerous benefits that include This information is not intended to Vitamin D – Vitamin D is thought to be posted Friday. Please ask your doctor what reducing blood pressure, pain and stress treat, cure or diagnose your condition. able to reduce the severity of COVID-19 is right for you. as well as strengthening our immune Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine symptoms and reduce the respiratory This information is not intended to systems and improving our endurance. Clinics has two locations: one in Oak distress problems associated with the treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Smiling stimulates the part of the brain Park, Illinois, and one in Fort Myers. condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of The that controls the reward mechanisms It was established in 1991 by Ross Baby Aspirin – Studies show that 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered that supposedly even exceeds that of Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, COVID patients have thicker blood (a pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. chocolate! Other studies have stated RD. They can be reached at info@ hypercoagulable state), so aspirin is an SuzyCohen.com. that smiling 62 times per day could caringmedical.com. Beautifulife: to go to the game, the pre-game get- people that generally participate. Beautifulife by Kay Casperson. She togethers, or the tailgating surrounding the I missed seeing the cheerleaders on owns resort spas on Sanibel and Captiva Game Day stadium, there is a positive buzz in the air the field as they were positioned up in islands and manufactures beauty that is hard to beat. Looking around to see the stands by the band. I also missed and lifestyle products sold across the by Kay Casperson everyone sporting their team colors – in seeing the marching band on the field, but country. To stay inspired, visit www. his time of their clothing to their hair accessories – is instead, we saw the virtual band on the kaycasperson.com or follow on social year, there so much fun and very uplifting. big screens. Everything else was virtual, media @kaycasperson. Tis always so I just recently attended the Alabama including the flyover after the national much excitement Crimson Tide home football game. anthem and the half-time entertainment. surrounding college Although things were different because But, we still felt very blessed to be at a Chronic football. We are of the pandemic, the spirit was just as game and cheer for the players coming big Alabama strong. There was a limited amount of out. It gave a sense of normalcy and Disease Program football fans since fans allowed in the stadium, and there was optimism that we have all been hoping and my husband was no permitted tailgating. Yet, we felt the praying for. ee Health’s Lee Health Solutions, involved with school’s support for the players and the Yes, game day is fun, whether you are in partnership with many local the University of organization everywhere we went. at home watching your favorite team on Lcommunity agencies and supported in Alabama. My daughter has also decided to I wondered how it would be in a television, or able to participate in person. part initially by a grant from the Southwest attend college there. We have been going stadium that just went through a significant It is a reason to get together as a family Florida Community Foundation, will offer to the games either on campus or other renovation. Would there be the excitement, or with friends. There is always something It’s All About You on Tuesdays, beginning parts of the country for a few years now. the noise and the buzz in the air that special about celebrating the victories and October 20 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Both of my daughters are excited about you feel when you see thousands of fans dissecting the losses. Game days can warm The research-based Chronic Disease the team each year, and it is so much cheering together for their favorite team? our hearts, lift our spirits and brighten our Self-Management program will be virtual fun to see them get into the school spirit. Well, I have to say that I was pleasantly days. They are a part of living my beautiful and 2.5 hours once a week for six weeks. Attending the games is one way we can surprised at how seamless things were life, and I look forward to them every year. The free program is designed for enjoy some great family fun that everyone from the start. Everyone had their school My affirmation for you this week is: people age 18 or older with chronic health looks forward to. spirit masks on and were seated apart from “I am celebrating the game days and conditions to help them learn ways to If you have ever been on campus when others, except family members. I was also cherish the opportunity to cheer on my better manage their chronic conditions the teams are getting ready for a home pleasantly surprised by the sound of cheers favorite teams.” and the symptoms that often accompany game, you will know the kind of spirit in coming through loud and clear even with Kay Casperson is a beauty and chronic health conditions. For more the air. 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High: 86 Low: 78 High:High: 8484 Low:Low: 7474 High: 84 Low: 74 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY Island Sun Weather OutlookFew Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Oct.Few Showers 9, 2020 Cloudy WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY High: 85 Low: 76 High: 83 Low: 75 High: 85 Low: 74 High: 86 Low:WEDNESDAY 78 High: 84 Low: 74 PartlyPartly Cloudy Cloudy Partly Cloudy High:High: 8686 Low:Low: 7878 Island Sun Weather OutlookFRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Oct.MONDAY 9, 2020 TUESDAYHigh: 86 Low:WEDNESDAY 78 Few Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Few Showers THECloudy RIVER - OCTOBER 9,Partly 2020 Cloudy High: 85 Low: 76 High: 83 Low: 75 High: 85 Low: 74 High: 86 Low: 78 High: 84 Low: 74 High: 86 Low: 7821 THURSDAYTHURSDAY THURSDAY PaPartlyrtlyrtly Cloudy CloudyCloudy FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAYPartly CloudyTHURSDAY High:High: 8585 Low:Low: 7575 Few Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Few Showers Cloudy Partly CloudyHigh: 85 Low: Pa75rtly Cloudy High: 85 Low: 76 High: 83 Low: 75 High: 85 Low: 74 High: 86 Low: 78 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amRedfish 10:07 am Pass 7:16 Tides pm Sun 7:57 amTREE 1:32 am PointTRIMMING, 11:50 Ybelpm 4:00 Tides pm ARBORISTSun 7:02 am 1:34 amPunta 10:55 Rassapm 4:02 Tides pm Sun 6:40 am 3:30 pm 9:46 pm None Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mon 2:00 am 6:38 am 11:44 am 8:09 pm Mon 9:34 am 3:22 am None 4:53 pm Mon 8:39 am 3:24 am 11:11 pm 4:55 pm Mon 8:01 am 1:20 am 11:04 pm 4:34 pm Day High Low High Low Day High Low High Low Day High Low High Low Day High Low High Low Tue 2:16 am 7:46 am 1:01 pm 8:54 pm Tue 12:06 am 4:30 am 10:51 amArbor 5:38 pm SpecialistTue 9:56 Sinceam 4:32 1995 am 11:28 pm 5:40 pm Tue 10:29 am 4:11 am 11:58 pm 5:36 pm High: 86 Low: 78 High: 85 Low: 75 Fri 7:17 am 4:54 pm None None Fri 5:07 am 1:38 pm None None Fri 4:12 am 1:40 pm None None Fri 4:59 am 12:57“Tell pm 7:29A pm 11:20 pm Wed 2:33 am 8:41 am 2:06 pm 9:32 pm Wed 12:23 am 5:25 am 11:56 am 6:16 pm Wed 11:01 am 5:27 am 11:46 pm 6:18 pm Wed 12:03 pm 5:39 am None 6:30 pm Sat 8:29 am 6:11 pm None None Sat 6:19 am 2:55 pm 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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Fairview Isles Fort Myers Beach 2019 3,451 $4,200,000 $4,145,000 0 Bonita Beach Bonita Springs 1980 1,518 $3,350,000 $3,300,000 0 Beach Homes Captiva 1974 2,200 $3,650,000 $3,150,000 71 Southport On The Bay Bonita Springs 1997 3,425 $2,495,000 $2,350,000 320 The Reserve Estero 2004 5,076 $2,095,000 $2,095,000 106 Devonwood Fort Myers 2004 6,967 $1,990,000 $1,900,000 78 Edgewater Fort Myers 2000 5,860 $2,500,000 $1,750,000 568 Dolphin Cove Bonita Springs 2001 3,900 $1,749,000 $1,645,000 175 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2016 3,014 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 3 Fairview Isles Fort Myers Beach 2013 2,275 $1,449,000 $1,439,000 125 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate 24 THE RIVER - OCTOBER 9, 2020