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Senior students from Bishop Verot High School in Washington, DC Bishop Verot Students Make History, Memories At LEAD Conference In DC Davis Art Center building and light sculpture fter months of planning and permitting, the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, en Bishop Verot Catholic High School seniors made history and memories when located in the downtown Fort Myers River District, restoration is rapidly pro- they landed in Washington, DC last month to participate in the LEAD 2014 Agressing, including the construction of an exterior stair, a newly named lobby TConference, hosted by the NASSP (National Association of Secondary School and the long-awaited Phase III renovations. Principals). The conference provides opportunities for students from honor societies The first week of March, a giant pink Sim’s crane (pink for Breast Cancer and student governments to learn about and facilitate leadership and team building. Awareness) was utilized to piece together the fire egress exterior staircase on the east Coupled with the various programs offered, students were given the opportunity of side of the Davis Art Center. This emergency egress stair tower was the critical element competing in an inaugural academic challenge. Over 112 schools from around the globe continued on page 15 participated, with Bishop Verot fielding two teams of five students each. The competition was fearless, yet the Vikings landed both teams in the final four. In the end, one of those teams won first place, an accomplishment of which to be extremely proud. Winning a competition of this caliber is a testament to the dedication of both students and teachers at Bishop Verot. Countless hours are spent both in academic classrooms and co-curricular activities, shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Yet, everyone involved recognized that the competition was but one facet of their trip. continued on page 20 Birding At Bunche Beach Offered unche Beach is excellent for both migrant and resident waders and Bshorebirds working the mudflats at low tide due to the diversity of microin- vertebrates. Waterfowl, raptors and war- Southwind Bluegrass Band blers may also be seen. under are admitted free if accompanied by Experience the beautiful birds of Bluegrass Returns an adult. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Bunche Beach with a bird patrol guide on Visit ArtInLee.org or call 939-2787 for Saturday, March 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. To The Alliance more information. Participants should meet on the beach, luegrass returns to the Alliance The Sunday afternoon concert series located in South Fort Myers off Summerlin for the Arts on Sunday, March continues on April 13 with a special Road; drive south of John Morris Road 30, when the Acoustic Music Southwest Florida performance by North until it dead ends. Bring binoculars, sun B Society of Southwest Florida presents Carolina based Nu-Blu. The young, ener- protection, shoes that can get wet, a bottle three hours of live bluegrass music in getic band’s sound acknowledges the tra- of drinking water along with your curiosity the Foulds Theatre from 2 to 5 p.m. ditional institutions that have shaped it, yet and love of nature. This month’s show features Southwind is innovative and daring enough to bring This event, provided in cooperation Bluegrass, The John Stey Band and a fresh sparkle to contemporary acoustic with Lee County Parks and Recreation, music. Visit their website at www.nu-blu. Piping plover photo by Meg Rousher Banyan Bluegrass. is free with the parking fee of $1 per Tickets are $7 at the door, or $5 for com. hour (tour is approximately two hours). For more information, call 707-3015 Alliance members. Seating is open and The Alliance is located at 10091 Restrooms are available in the building at or visit www.birdpatrol.org. first come, first served. Children 12 and McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial the first parking lot. Boulevard in Fort Myers. 2 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: A&P At Heitman And Anderson by Gerri Reaves, PhD pinions differ about which grocery store brought self- service shopping to Fort Myers for the first time, but Oevidence suggests it was the Groceteria on Hendry Street in the early 1920s, soon followed by the Piggly Wiggly in 1926. But the A&P, too, was among the stores that pioneered the serve-yourself concept that we take for granted today. By the time this 1942 photo was taken of the A&P, filling one’s own shopping basket or cart with groceries was nothing new in town. The store was located then on the northwest corner of Heitman Street and Anderson Avenue (now renamed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard), where it remained into the mid-1950s. Note the auto supply and tire service on Main Street visible in the far right of the photo. The L-shaped, one-story A&P with eyebrow overhangs and rounded corners intro- duced a hint of Moderne architectural style to that corner of town. Note the words “Super Market” framing the A&P logo over the store entrance. The term couldn’t be more common today, but in 1942, it was still a relatively new word in grocery shopping. A&P began in 1859 as the Great American Tea Company in New York City, selling tea, coffee and spices at bargain prices. The company so prospered that it boasted nearly 16,000 locations by the early 1930s. In 1936, the A&P opened the country’s very first “supermarket” in Pennsylvania, and customers waited on themselves. Today, we take for granted the freedom to roam a grocery store, compare prices, and leisurely choose our purchases. But back when self-service began to replace counter service in Fort Myers, some customers had difficulty adjusting to not standing in line at the counter and telling a clerk which items to gather for them. A bank now occupies the A&P’s former spot photo by Gerri Reaves Much has changed at the A&P’s 1942 location. Once the store vacated the building, the structure served other purposes for years to come. The grocery subsequently was at several other locations, including McGregor Boulevard and then Cleveland Avenue. The building shown here was eventually demolished. The street itself has changed too. For much of the town’s history, Heitman stretched unimpeded from the city park and the river for many blocks south through residential neighborhoods. It would have been a convenient walk to the corner A&P for residents on Heitman or for students at St. Francis Xavier Parochial School. But today, not only is the A&P building gone, but so is the street between MLK Boulevard and Main. Today the corner where customers once shopped for Eight O’Clock Coffee without the assistance of a clerk is one of the most citified sections of downtown, occupied by a formidable banking center and the south entrance to the Justice Center Complex. Walk down to Heitman Street and imagine a one-story grocery store on the corner where a towering structure now stands. Then walk the few blocks to 2031 Jackson Street, where you’ll find the Southwest In 1942, the A&P Supermarket stood on the northwest corner of Heitman and Anderson Florida Museum of History. See the exhibits and learn more about the history of Fort (now MLK, Jr. Boulevard) Myers’ many grocery stores. courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society (Dick Jungferman Collection) continued on page 11

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American Social Club, 2101 Pine Island Club from October 17 to 19 and 24 IGulf of Mexico, The Beaches of Fort For a list of films, locations, schedule and Road, also offers live music, kids’ activi- to 26, this huge celebration includes Myers & Sanibel in Southwest Florida is other event details, visit www.fmbfilmfest. ties and rides. Check www.mangoma- German culture, food, music and danc- the setting for award-winning, national- com. niafl.com or call 283-4842 for hours and ing. Highlights include authentic live ly-recognized festivals and special events World’s Richest Tarpon details. entertainment with large musical groups each year. 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Junior League members Jennifer Hamilton, Shamie Kelly and Kasey Albright Junior League And Childcare Of Southwest Florida Host Fair For Kids he Junior League of Fort Myers recentely hosted Kids in the Kitchen, a kid- friendly fair that shared information about the importance of eating healthy Twhile living an active lifestyle. Held at the Edison State College Child Care Center in Fort Myers, with help from the staff of Child Care of Southwest Florida, the event featured activity stations related to general health, food and nutrition, exercise and fitness, and agriculture. A healthy lunch was provided to the roughly 75 children who participated. “Kids in the Kitchen is a fun way for kids to learn to make good choices about food,” said Anita Duenas, Junior League of Fort Myers president. “We want to help children become aware that what they eat impacts their body and their health. Creating a fun education process is key.” The Junior League launched the Kids in the Kitchen initiative nationally in 2006. Junior Leagues in more than 200 locations provide lessons and demonstrations with the goal of engaging kids and their parents in healthy lifestyle choices. continued on page 11 Bonnie Shimko offers sunscreen Chloe Flora and Molly Caldaro

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lliance for the Arts has a fun weekend in store for movie and music lovers alike. A On Friday at 8 p.m., Outdoor Family Movie Night returns with Despicable Me 2. Pack your blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets and coolers and come watch this funny and heartwarming film under the stars with your family and friends. A suggested $5 donation helps ensure continued free family programming at the Alliance. On Sunday, the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida presents three hours of live bluegrass music in the Foulds Theatre. Doors open at 1:30 p.m and the Lynx at its new winter home at Nervous Nellie’s in Fort Myers Beach. Tours are available. concert begins at 2 p.m. This month’s show features Southwind Bluegrass, The John Stey Band and Banyan Bluegrass. Tickets are $7 at the door or $5 for Alliance mem- Myers. For tickets, call 218-0481 or go to www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. bers (children under 12 are admitted free if accompanied by an adult). Seating is first Spring has sprung which means the season’s fruits and vegetables are reaching come, first served. their peak of ripeness. Lee county boasts several farmers markets that offer chemi- The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, cal-free and organic produce, along with fresh baked goods, native plants and all-natu- just south of Colonial Boulevard. For more information, call 939-ARTS (2787) or go ral products. Support area farmers and practice good eating habits at these locations: to www.artinlee.org. Thursday: The River District Farmers Market, under the US 41 Caloosahatchee On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Laboratory Theater of Florida presents bridge, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruit, vegetables, local honey, bread, seafood, barbecue, flow- The Graduate by Terry Johnson. Showtime is 8 p.m. each evening and tickets are ers and plants. It is open year-round. 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Saturday: GreenMarket at Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard near the Colonial intersection. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An exclusive selection of locally grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase. Live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids. It is open year-round. Call 939-2787 or go to www.artinlee.org. Cape Coral Chamber Farmers Market in Club Square, downtown Cape Coral, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May. Locally grown produce, native plants, fresh gulf seafood, live music/entertainment and informative community presentations. Call 549-6900 or go to www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com. Sunday: Sanibel Island Farmers Market, 800 Dunlop Road (City Hall, next to the library), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May. Call Crystal Mansell at 472-3700. Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery in Fort Myers Beach is a casual restaurant with a fun-loving staff. It boasts a large selection of appetizers, fresh seafood, sandwiches and entrées. 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The two for $20 menu is served all Island Cow is an airy bistro with french day Sunday to Thursday. Happy Hour is doors leading out to the front and back daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with drink and patios. It is open daily for breakfast, appetizer specials. Filet Napoleon, Taylor lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars Street baked ziti and fresh bruschetta are while you listen to live music on one of a few favorites on the restaurant’s daily Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches. menu. Lobster tail and Chilean sea bass is 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call served on the weekends. 472-0606. 12984 S. Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers. MORGAN HOUSE Call 433-4449. 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Ichiban has been family owned and drink minimum and half-off house wine includes cedar plank salmon topped with operated for ten years and its enduring and select domestic drafts; and Saturday, a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated ICHIBAN popularity is a testament to its excep- half-off select margaritas and tequila grilled chicken sandwich. The fish tacos Ichiban is a downtown favorite for tional, friendly service. shots. are a local favorite and there’s a well Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. 33 Patio De Leon, Fort Myers. Call provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks are a means “Number One” in Japanese and Call 334-6991. 337-3377. specialty, notably the signature rum drink, continued on page 16 offers its customers the perfect balance Where can you go when you’re in the Island Mojito. 10 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist Daily early learning center/day care Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE with Healing. Child care available at RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero CONGREGATION (UUA) 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. 239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston Where diversity is treasured 481-3233. www.clpc.us. JESUS THE WORKER 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Clint Cottrell, pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH: Legacy Service, multi-generational Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 a.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Adult Education Workshop at 10 a.m. Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional 11 Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Meditation classes. All are welcome. The Reverend Margaret L. Beard, Minister a.m. Summer: Prayer Service 8 a.m. Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Guided meditations offering many meth- 239-226-0900 – www.allfaiths-uc.org Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH ods for relaxing the body and focusing ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CYPRESS LAKE UNITED 2154 McGregor Boulevard, the mind on virtuous objects to bring CATHOLIC CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Fort Myers, 218-8343 increasing peace and happiness into 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman daily activity. For information, class times Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; 482-1250, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. Rosary begins at 10 a.m. 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service All are welcome. MeditationInFortMyers.org. Lenten services (Presanctiﬁ ed Liturgy) 9:30 a.m. Praise Service LAMB OF GOD SAINT COLUMBKILLE will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- Sunday School all times LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We OUTREACH MINISTRIES Boulevard, Three Oaks area, McGregor and north of Gladiolus. are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, 267-3525 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- Weekly masses: ANNUNCIATION GREEK Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Penniman, associate pastor Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 Sunday worship services: Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Nursery care for pre-school children and 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Reconciliation is available at the church on Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional Saturdays at noon and by appointment Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. at each service. 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Group METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 239-481-2099 15690 McGregor Boulevard NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, BETH SHILOH Fort Myers, 482-2030 New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Pastor: David Stauffer. Lane, North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The and refreshments after service. nbcmin- SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, church is ½ mile past the intersection of [email protected], www.facebook. CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Adult Hebrew Classes. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, Call for information on full program. the way to Sanibel. Ministers 239-939-1218, Worship: Saturday 5:30 BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH p.m., Sunday 8 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study CHURCH OF GOD 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at for adults and children Sunday at 9:15 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 Estates. the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, a.m. Phone for other dates & times. Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall Sunday Morning Service and Sunday Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-220-8519 Plus Marriage Enrichment, Divorcecare, Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Pastor Alan Bondar Griefshare. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Child care www.newcovenanteyes.com SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. provided at all services. Visit our Reading Wear what you want, rockin’ music, rele- 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, CHABAD LUBAVITCH Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street, vant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free cof- 239-463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX River District. www.time4thinkers.com, fee & donuts, people who are real, church Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Holy 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers www.christiansciencefortmyers.com, that’s actually fun. Communion celebrated in each service. Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz www.christianscience.com NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH Coffee fellowship between services. 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF FORT MYERS SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Web site: www.chabadswf.org 13545 American Colony Boulevard 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 Church and Bookstore:111 Evergreen Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, 239-985-8503 Road (southwest corner of Evergreen Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Fort Myers, 936-2511 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study following the Julian (Old) Calendar. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers Days: Hours at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy at 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Eddie Spencer 10 a.m. Call to confirm service schedule: Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus in the Downtown Fort Myers River District 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 239-997-2847; Bookstore: 239-691-1775 An ecumenical non-denominational com- 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship or visit www.saintnicholasmonastery.org. munity of believers. 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship Youth and Children’s programming runs COMMUNITY Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School concurrent to Sunday services. 13031 Palm Beach Blvd (3 miles east of Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Nursery care provided at all services I75) East Fort Myers (across from Ft Myers [email protected] 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 274-1230. For more information visit: Shores) 239 693 0818 CHURCH OF THE CROSS 5 p.m. Youth Program www.newhopefortmyers.org Weekday masses: 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Weekend masses: 4 p.m. Saturday Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonima- (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. All Are Welcome! tional church emphasizing a personal rela- MINISTRIES CONGREGATION Lodge SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH tionship with Jesus Christ. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 17625 Pine Ridge Road, 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Fort Myers, 454-3336 10:45 Contemporary. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Robert G. Kasten, Pastor CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Church School: 9:15 a.m. Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Countdown to Worship (praise music): Nursery available Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 10:10 AM 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM Junior Church grades one to five Pastor: Douglas Kelchner 482-3133. Philip White, pastor Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 Wee Church Pre-K to K Worship times Sunday’s 9 and 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com Evening Service 6 p.m. Website: www.taecc.com Church School: 10:15 a.m. e-mail: [email protected] Wednsday Service 6 p.m. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL Sunday Worship at 9:30am. 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor CONGREGATION Peace is a member of the ELCA. Rabbi Jeremy Barras Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- We celebrate weekly communion with tra- E-mail: [email protected] Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 4778 The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, ditional liturgy, organ and choir. Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer available pastor. 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Weekly services: On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599, Shabbat Services, Friday, 6:15 p.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing www.peaceftmyers.com, Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; [email protected]. Religious Education; Sunday School and Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Midweek classes, Preschool Classes, Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening and Church School 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 Monday through Friday Web site: www. Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services continued on page 11 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 11 From page 10 WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Churches/Temples 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across templebethel.com Affiliated: Union for from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 Reform Judaism Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, for all ages. 11 a.m. Blended Worship 433-0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack www.westminsterfortmyers.org Minyan: Monday at 9 a.m. WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Religious Education: Sunday mornings 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; and Wednesday evenings Services: Friday Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 night at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at p.m. Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi 9 a.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH THE NEW CHURCH 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, The New Church of SWFL is located 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind Pastor Peter Weeks Sunday Services: Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- 8:30 a.m. Traditional; 10 a.m. Blended ates worship services on Sundays at 11 Traditional and Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. a.m. during the season. Other worship Contemporary. Children’s Sunday School, events are held on the beach in Fort Myers Adult /Teen Bible Classes, 10 a.m. Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- churchflorida.com/ or call for more information 239-481-5535. Torah Study At UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH FORT MYERS 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Temple Judea one mile west of I-75). Minister: The n Thursday, April 3 at noon, Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services Temple Judea’s Rabbi Sack and religious education at 10:30 a.m. For begins a one-hour Torah study information on all church events call 561- O 2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. that includes an open discussion of UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Torah and Judaism where all levels Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing Circle of background and all questions are Too Tall Torrie high fives a visitor 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. encouraged. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic The session is held on the first From page 7 music, meditation in a loving environment. Thursday of the month at the office of Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, Myers, Brettholtz & Company, 12671 Fair For Kids Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. Whitehall Drive, Fort Myers. Bring a chu- Edison State College Child Care Center is one of six accredited centers in Lee UNITY OF FORT MYERS mash if you have one. and Hendry counties where Child Care of Southwest Florida provides early-childhood 11120 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. Rabbi Sack will bring the text for the education, voluntary pre-kindergarten and Head Start programs. Dedicated to the Children’s Sunday School 11 a.m. session. premise that kindergarten is too late, the center’s professionals work to ready children Reverend Jim Rosemergy. Our God is For more information, call 433-0201 for school success. Research shows that high quality early-childhood education reduces Love, Our religion is Oneness, Our Race is or send an email to [email protected]. dropout rates, teen pregnancy and arrests. Human. 239-278-1511, www.unityoffortmy- ers.org.

From page 2 A&P ommunity For information, call 321-7430 or go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are 10 a.m. C to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. If you’re a fan of local history, be sure to visit the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s research center at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee rift Stor County Alliance for the Arts. h re Visit the all-volunteer non-profit organization on Wednesday or Saturday between 9 T a.m. and noon, or call the society at 939-4044. Sources: The archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, aptea.com, and npr.org.

Monday, April 7 • 9a.m. to 5p.m reflect the changes to the print version. Join us for an Easter Bonnet Contest! Lee County The Boater’s Guide and the mobile There will be applications were designed by Pearl, a prizes awarded for the following Boater’s Guide Lee County-based creative advertising categories: Best Tea Party, ee County is distributing the latest and digital agency, and were funded by a grant from the West Coast Inland Most Outrageous, and Pure 5th print edition of the Lee County Avenue. Plus, guests will receive LBoater’s Guide to area libraries, Navigation District. Lee County Natural boat dealers, tackle shops and other Resources Marine Program staff members special discounts off already well- marine-related businesses. The guide coordinate the information and produce priced items. You won't want to – available now – is the most comprehen- the guide. sive navigational and resource guide for To learn how you can obtain copies miss this fun and crafty event! local boaters and visitors. It is free and of the seventh edition, contact Natural includes resource information, boating Resources’ Justin McBride at 533-8109 Next to Planet Fitness in tips and regulations as well as contact or [email protected]. To access Miner’s Plaza information for local, state and federal the Boaters Guide online, visit www. at the corner of McGregor Blvd. and Gladiolus lee-county.com and click on “depart- agencies. Now Open In addition to the print version, the ments” and Natural Resources. For maps Lee County Boater’s Guide is available on of the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail, Monday – Saturday the web and as a mobile phone applica- Lee County’s canoe and kayak trail, visit 225-6529 from 9am to 4pm tion. The application is available free on www.calusablueway.com or download the 15501 Old McGregor Blvd., Suite 2, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Google Play and the iTunes store. The mobile phone app. boating app is free and will be updated to 12 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 been it was still possible to get a quality morning tides Good Spring fish here and there if you put in the time this week and effort. was pretty Action Is Here… Tide or no tide, fishing the grass flats slow with the was hands down the best bite in town. few redfish Almost Live shrimp or small shiners fished on we caught all by Capt. Matt a jig head under a popping cork caught taken while Mitchell fish when fishing was just just plain slow soaking cut anywhere else. Several trips this week we bait. The good indy weath- started out on the flats catching fish after news was that er made fish then moving on to what I thought they were all Wthings a would be bigger and better things. good sized little tough early Luckily, after not finding much else going fish ranging this week. Strong on, we targeted another flat and the from 25 to 29 east winds in the almost non-stop fish action continued. inches; the bad mornings switched Limits of sea trout came pretty easily news was it and gave us a most days out on the flats although there was only one strong sea breeze are still lots of under sized trout in the or two a trip. by the afternoon. mix. The bigger trout I caught this week Two trips Churned up dirty water throughout our came during the low incoming tides fish- in a row this area finally began to clear up and the Tom Mahoney with a 26-inch redfish caught while fishing with Capt. ing the deeper creek mouths that feed the week we Matt Mitchell this week fishing in the open sound picked right “Ding” Darling refuge. Although snook caught a big back up. were the target species while fishing these redfish within perfect pilchards means a great day of Grass flats in the three- to five-foot creeks with live shiners, the explosive top 10 minutes of anchoring up then after fishing action. Until this point, catching range provided anglers with the best water hits of trout to 24 inches did not working the same shoreline for almost the bait has been harder than catching action and a good mixed bag of trout, disappoint. Live shiners really light up another hour we could not get another fish. ladyfish, jacks and bigger Spanish mack- these creeks with snook, mangrove snap- one and moved on to the fast-paced flats Every week as we get closer and closer erel. Slow moving tides made redfish and per and jacks all crashing the party. action. to that magic mid to upper 70s water snook action a little slower than it has Redfish action on the poor moving One real plus this week was the fact temperature and our snook bite really the shiners are getting easier to catch. goes off, we get another cold front and Spring marks the time of year that our we are right back to square one. This area is bombarded with these baitfish. looks like it will be the case yet again Send Us Your Fish Tales Seeing bait in the sound is a sure sign our with at least one or two more cold fronts fishing is getting really close to being as heading our way in the 10-day forecast. he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. good as it gets all year. With most of the Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing bait on the causeway bridges being on local waters since he moved to Sanibel Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. the larger size I have been going out on in 1980. He now lives in St. James City Drop them at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, the grass flats and chumming for shiners. Florida 33901, or email to [email protected]. and works as a back country fishing It seems the ideal sized shiners are the guide. 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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 13 CROW Case Of The Week: For 24 to 72 hours, the gannet will require sup- Northern Gannet portive care: antibiotics, by Patricia Molloy pain medication and light exercise in the form of daily lethargic tub time. Additionally, it is northern tube fed Piscivore Care (a Agannet liquid formula specifically (Morus bassanus) designed for fish eaters) was recently dis- and fish analog, pellets that covered lying on serve as an alternative to the sand in obvi- frozen fish. ous distress. It was “You just pop (the rescued and driven pellets) in their mouths to CROW, where and they swallow them. Dr. Heather imme- Gannets are not hard to diately found an abscess on its right force feed. They are great shoulder area. Concerned that there when you feel like a patient was a more serious underlying problem needs a break from digest- with the patient, the hospital director ing whole, hard prey. But ordered radiographs to be performed. neither one are ideal for The result: a fishhook was lodged in the long-term maintenance bird’s ventriculus, also known as the giz- diets in terms of keeping zard. enough weight on these The northern gannet is a spectacular seabirds,” Dr. Heather said. migratory seabird that winters in coastal Once she is confident waters in Florida and occasionally Texas. that the gannet is strong As the only northern member of the enough to survive general booby family, northern gannets are anaesthesia, the hook will among the only bird species in the world be removed. In the mean- It will take four to five years before the plumage of this northern gannet, patient #0361, turns snowy white to possess binocular vision, meaning they time, the wound on its with jet-black wingtips are able to see forward with both eyes. wing is flushed daily with CROW’s veterinary staff and students, hospital providing veterinary care for Graceful, fast-flying birds, they can glide diluted iodine. “The abscess is resolving the prognosis for the northern gannet is native and migratory wildlife from our just above the ocean’s surface for hours on its own, but when he’s in surgery, I promising. After surgery, patient #0361 local area. The hospital accepts patients at a time. Gannets are also powerful will take a look more deeply to see if any- is expected to make a full recovery within seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 plunge-divers capable of diving up to 72 thing else needs to be done. But the main 10 days and be returned to its home on p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, feet in pursuit of shoaling pelagic fish. reason he needs to go to surgery is to Sanibel’s pristine white beaches. Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or “He needs to go to surgery ASAP,” have the hook removed,” she said. CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation visit: www.crowclinic.org. said Dr. Heather of the ailing bird. With the dedicated support of of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife Complete DO-IT-YOURSELF

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Stainless Steel Hours: Props Mon-Sat $299 8am - 5:30pm Sun Marine Trading Post 9am - 3pm 15600 San Carlos Blvd, Unit 170, Ft Myers (Beside Big Lots) ͽCall 437-7475 Additional 1156 N. Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers Call 997-5777 Locations: 2397 Davis Blvd in Naples Call 793-5800 14 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 thrives in dry sunny conditions. The five- or seven-sided stems sport one-inch thorns, making it a good security plant. It can grow as high as three feet, but dwarf hybrids are available, including ones with soft spines. It is also called the Christ plant or Christ thorn because it reputedly crowned Christ’s head during the crucifixion. The leathery leaves capable of storing water make it drought-tolerant. Foliage is sparse because only the newer leaves tend to remain on the plant, arranged spirally near the branch ends. This low-maintenance year-round bloomer is popular in South Florida. Pairs of bright red rounded bracts cup incon- spicuous yellow flowers. Pink, yellow, white, salmon, and orange cultivars have also been developed. Crown-of-thorns tolerates salt spray and salty soil in moderation. It prefers full sun and well-drained sandy soil but will grow in partial shade too. It will suffer from being over-fertilized Bright red bracts and tiny flowers top the or over-watered, so avoid planting it near succulent’s thorny stems sprinklers. Broken stems and leaves exude a milky Plant Smart sap that can be irritating to the skin if contacted or poisonous if ingested. Crown-Of-Thorns The fruit, which rarely forms in Florida, by Gerri Reaves splits open when ripe. Sources: Florida Landscape Plants by rown-of-thorns (Euphorbia milii) is John V. Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan, a member of the spurge family and iifas.ufl.edu, floridasnature.com, and flori- Cnative to Madagascar. data.com. This slow-growing succulent is com- Plant Smart explores the plant life of monly used as a border, in mass plantings, South Florida and sustainable landscape and as a pot plant. It’s particularly suited practices. Crown-of-thorns thrives in dry sunny conditions photos by Gerri Reaves for rock and cactus gardens because it

Blandine Saintvil gives out samples of organic salsa during the Edison State College The organic garden grows on the second-floor balcony of the Allen & Marla Weiss Health Collier Campus’ GreenFest Student Days event Sciences Hall at the Edison State College Collier Campus students. Each year, the class builds its So, what exactly is organic gardening? and even its vitamin content. The book Chemistry Class own garden, picking which plants, fruits “Organic gardening is simply garden- is kept near the garden, so students and and vegetables to grow. ing without the use of fertilizer and pes- visitors have a guide to follow. Grows Rooftop “The students choose what they’d like ticides,” said Blandine Saintvil, organic “The students’ favorite part of the to plant,” said Dr. McGarity. “We try dif- chemistry student. “Instead of fertilizer, project is the end of each the growing Organic Garden ferent plants each year, and we often find we use chicken poop. Everything seems season,” Dr. McGarity said. “They get to ake a look out on the second- that some plants grow better than others. to grow faster and just tastes better. Plus, harvest all of the vegetables and make a floor balcony of the Allen & Marla One of the favorites though is peppers. it holds water really well, so you only tasty salsa.” TWeiss Health Sciences Hall at the Some studies have shown that there’s a have to water it once a week.” To learn more about organic garden- Edison State College Collier Campus, chemical in hot peppers that creates a This year’s class took the project one ing, visit the 6th annual GreenFest Expo, and you might find something surprising trigger to kill cancer cells, so this always step further and created a book to high- from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, – an organic garden. seems to appeal to the students.” light what they’ve grown in the garden. March 22, at the Collier Campus, 7007 The garden was started by Edison Naples Botanical Garden and Lowe’s Each entry features a picture and details Lely Cultural Parkway, Naples. State College Chemistry Professor Dr. Home Improvement helped by donating the characteristics of each plant, its scien- Lisa McGarity and her organic chemistry flowers and a decorative fountain. tific name and origins, how it grows best, THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 15

The front facade of the building at night with lights a new courthouse was built nearby. The vacant building suffered deterioration from water infiltration adding to great wear from public use and deferred maintenance while it was serving the community. Previous restoration of the Art Center has included stabilization of the building, a complete asbestos and mold abatement, and the installation a new roof, as well as restoration and conver- sion of the first floor into multipurpose The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s completed ceiling gallery and performance space, and res- From page 1 be there when my grandkids are here,” toration of the elevator. owner Greg Valentine said. “It is excit- Phase III is supported by a Cultural Davis Art Center ing to be able to look at the stairs at the Facilities grant from the State of Florida, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center or the Division of Cultural Affairs. Highlights Restoration railing in the Fort Myers River District of this phase of construction include the for getting the upper floors through and know Valentine’s Glass & Metal did recently completed restoration of the plan review and permitting with the City the job.” ceilings in the east and west lobbies, the Building and Fire Departments as well as The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center new four-story exterior emergency egress the Historical Review Commission. sits on property once home to the origi- stair tower, a catering kitchen, an artist’s The aluminum staircase was custom nal fort of “Fort Myers.” In 1933, the lounge and dressing area on the mezza- fabricated and assembled by Valentine’s 23,000-square-foot building opened as nine floor, and a new gallery, classrooms, Glass and Metal. “We are humbled to be a U.S. Post Office and was converted and administrative offices on the second into a federal courthouse in the 1960s. floor. Inside on the ground level, a part of this project. Our company has Stairs being installed something downtown that will hopefully Eventually, it was vacated in 1998 after continued on page 18

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Campers performing Arts and crafts time Dance instruction Alliance Accepting Summer Camp Scholarship Applications he Alliance for the Arts is now accepting scholarship applications for its award winning summer arts camp. Scholarships are Tawarded based on need for pre-K through 6th grade students. Submission of a formal application is required for a child to be considered for a full or partial scholarship. This is the 26th year the Alliance has offered the camp, which features nine themed weeks that engage kids in visual and performing arts in a fun and interactive environment. To download the scholarship application, or learn more about Summer Arts Camp at the Alliance, visit www. ArtInLee.org or call 939-2787. The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

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general admission/$25 promotional paintings, mixed media and crafts are all Sidney & Berne table. highlighted during the events. Attendees More Than 30 April guest speaker, Kimberly Powers, have a chance to network with other like- Davis Art Center topic, Recognizing the Hero within. minded people and expand the reach of Artists Taking Part Connect Networking is open to the com- the artistic community. Events Calendar munity as a whole is a positive, encourag- Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is In Spring Affair arvin Gralnick’s Closing Party and ing and motivating gathering where peo- at 2301 First Street, Fort Myers, phone lliance for the Arts and Bell Sonic Combine Concert is sched- ple can get to know each other, expand 333-1933 or visit www.sbdac.com. Tower Shops are partnering for Muled for Friday, March 28 with business and personal relationships, and A3rd annual Spring Art Affair on cocktails 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. connect in their community. Saturday, March 29. Tickets are $10. Friday, April 18 From page 9 More than 30 artists will present their Sonic Combine performs original American Virtuosi Concert, tickets in work at the Bell Tower Shops. The free progressive, electronic, acoustic, art music advance $20, at the door $25. Fort Myers Fare outdoor art fair features a wide variety of and sound timbres on metal sculptures, The American Virtuosi Chamber mediums, including oil, acrylic and mixed Concert, returning for a fifth season, will NERVOUS NELLIE’S CRAZY electronic instruments, world flutes and WATERFRONT EATERY media painting, photography, custom Theremin. Their abstract sound is not feature the music of the great masters jewelry, furniture and hand woven bas- always musical, sometimes discordant, combined with the talent of some of the Nervous Nellie’s is a casual, family-fun kets. sometimes beautiful, often powerful, and world’s leading concert artists. The group restaurant that boasts a large selection Participating local artists include always evocative. Sonic Combine consists includes violinists Peter Winograd and of appetizers, fresh seafood, over-stuffed Art by Kids with Cancer, Jane Baker, of long-time friends, Lawrence Voytek, Caterina Szepes, cellist Andres Diaz, vio- sandwiches and entrées. Dine in air- Ademir Borges, Maureen Compagnoni, Kat Epple and Laurence Getford. list Jim Griffith and pianist Wendy Chen. conditioned comfort or outside on Nellie’s Sherry Diaz, DLynne Designs, Eaton April Calendar Saturday, April 19 expansive waterfront patio. Live music. Designs, Zdenka Fiala, Lucia Garcia, Friday, April 4 American Virtuosi Dinner, an evening Happy hour all day. Grab a bite to eat Katie Gardenia, Larry Garland, Mario Art Walk - ArtPoems, free, 6 to 10 of gourmet food, wine, and world-class or drink and swing to the beats of live Gonzalez, Victoria Hubacz, KB Spirit p.m. A collaboration which inspires 12 entertainment with music from renowned reggae, rock and island music from the Designs, Kathy Kuser, Ernie Maier, Me artists and 12 poets to create new work classical musicians, including violinists area’s premier musical talent. and Mathilda, Sherry Moesch, Glory based on the exchange of one artwork Peter Winograd and Caterina Szepes; cel- Just upstairs from Nellie’s is Ugly’s Mooberry, Michael Moukios, Carmen and one poem by each participant. list Andres Diaz; violist and CEO of the Waterside Bar, the place where everyone Munoz, Kelly Muselman, Douglas ArtPoems culminates in a stage perfor- Davis Art Center, Jim Griffith; and pianist gets prettier, and happy hour is all day, Patterson, Terry Stone, Stanley Timson, mance incorporating art, poetry, music Wendy Chen. Tickets, $125 every day. Andrea Trank, Chris Young and Vilela and dance. Created and produced by Thursday, April 24 Whether you arrive by land or sea, Jewels and Art. Lorraine Walker Williams with co-chair Art & Poetry Networking, fourth parking for patrons of Nellie’s and Artists will be on hand from 11 a.m. Joe Pacheco. Exhibit through April 25. Thursday of every month, 8 p.m. $10 Ugly’s is free. The GPS coordinates are to 6 p.m. Live music will be provided by Thursday, April 10 - Connect admission. This monthly event showcases 26”27’23.41” N • 81”57’15.18” W. Patchouli Duo. Visit ArtInLee.org or call Networking, second Thursday of every the best art and poetry Southwest Florida 1131 First Street, Fort Myers Beach 939-2787 to learn more. month with guest speakers, raffle prizes has to offer. All mediums of art are rep- at the historic Fort Myers Beach Seaport. and appetizers, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; $6 resented as well as all forms of poetry Call 463-8077. and prose. Music, spoken word, prose, THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 17 THANK YOU!!! GUESTS, EXHIBITORS, CONTRIBUTORS TO THE SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE... 31ST ANNUAL SANIBEL-CAPTIVA LIONS CLUB FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

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PAINTERS 18 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 From page 6 Captiva Holiday Village along with new quartz flooring to comple- Center, acquired a 99-year lease on the Joyful sights and sounds will fill the ment the original marble and terrazzo, is building from the City of Fort Myers. Visitors Celebrate beaches, bays and lanes of this quaint being installed. Two new classroom spac- They agreed to meld the past with the and cozy village throughout the month es, one designated for a music and film future by restoring the building to its Annual Festivals of December. Packed with holiday activi- production studio, and the other for visual original magnificence and creating a mod- This popular event draws visitors from ties for everyone in the family, this event arts education, along with new offices and ern, multi-purpose arts facility. Through all over the world as they join local resi- includes nightly entertainment, tree light- two historic bathrooms are also located grant funding and private donations, dents to celebrate the season. Three miles ings, Junkanoo Parade, Santa visits, dec- on the upper floor. Phase III is slated for including a lead gift from the building’s of luminary candles line Periwinkle Way orated boat and golf cart parades, musical completion this spring. namesakes Sidney & Berne Davis, nearly from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Sanibel Island on performances, fireworks and much more. Phase IV, for the new Rooftop 10,000 square feet of the building has December 5 and December 6 on Captiva Check out www.captivaholidayvillage.com Reception area and Sculpture Garden, been restored to date which continuously Island. Businesses are decorated for the for details and a complete schedule. will begin immediately after completion of provides world-class arts programming to holidays with 2,000 candles illuminat- The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel Phase III. This plan also includes design the community. Upon completion, the ing the island pathways, storefronts and in Southwest Florida includes Sanibel of a two-level rooftop with an elevator 23,000-square-foot Davis Art Center will homes. Call 472-1080 or visit www. Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, landing and a star bar. One level will be one of the largest multidisciplinary cul- sanibel-captiva.org for more details. Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape feature an outdoor sculpture garden and tural arts facilities in Southwest Florida. Holiday Nights at the Edison & Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer the other will serve as a reception area. For more information about the Ford Winter Estates islands, North Fort Myers and Lehigh Kingsley-Parker Construction is the gen- Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, call Edison & Ford Holiday Nights at the Acres. eral contractor orchestrating the comple- 333-1933 or visit www.sbdac.com. Estates reflect the many contributions of tion of the final phases of construction. Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and their From page 15 In 2003, Florida Arts, Inc., the opera- families. Discover the fun of a bygone tor of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art era and make this a holiday tradition for Davis Art Center your family. It was chosen by the editors of 10 Best for USA Today as one of the Restoration Historic Homes for the Holidays, which automatic entry doors to the Sheppard & also included The White House, Mount Woolslair Lobby handicap ramp will be Spring Fashion Show At Shell Point Vernon, Monticello and the Biltmore in installed. Additionally, the east lobby will North Carolina. open an auxiliary ticket booth and a new hell Point Retirement Community will hold a Wild About Style community The event is a “must see” holiday ADA-compliant restroom. The Art Center fashion show and luncheon on Friday, March 28 at noon. Guests will have tradition in Southwest Florida. During is proud to announce that the east lobby Slunch while previewing the latest spring and summer fashions from Bell Tower the holidays, the homes and gardens of has been named the Barfield-Bremner Shops, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Brodeur Carvell, Talbots, Chico’s, Cache, Thomas and Mina Edison and Henry and Lobby, given by Eunice Bremner and Drapers and Damons, Patchington, Francesca’s, Trader Rick’s and Eyetopian Clara Ford are seasonally decorated and Alexandra Bremner in honor of Berne Optical. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance by calling 454-2249. visitors have the option of a self-guided Davis’ 100th birthday. Each guest will receive a gift bag as well as the opportunity to win door prizes. tour or a guided tour with a historian. On the upper floor, the new Capital Proceeds will benefit Shell Point’s Memory Care Center. Located in the Larsen Holiday Nights includes evening entertain- Gallery is being transformed from a series Pavilion, the center serves Shell Point residents and members of the surrounding ment by school and community groups, of dreary mid-60s government offices community who have memory loss and dementia from Alzheimer’s and other brain book signings and appearances by artists, into a multipurpose space able to be used diseases. plus the “Children’s Tree Trail,” a forest for exhibits, visual and performing arts The fashion show will be held in the auditorium located on The Island at Shell of trees. See www.edisonfordwinteres- education, recitals, plays and other group Point, located just off Summerlin Road and McGregor Boulevard, two miles before the tates.org for admission and details. events. Theatrical and gallery lighting, Sanibel Causeway.

help attendees learn the fundamental and movement to infants. Registration is Online sign-up available. April At Fort Myers concepts of investing and potential strate- required. The Fort Myers Regional is located at gies to help build wealth. CHILDREN 2450 First Street in Fort Myers. Adult Regional Library DNA: The Latest Advances in DNA Money Smart Week for Kids programs are held in the meeting room he following activities are free to and Genetic Genealogy 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 building located across the library campus the public at Fort Myers Regional 9: 30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, The library will help kids save by creat- at 1651 Lee Street. For more informa- TLibrary: April 26 ing a piggy bank and gathering up loose tion about a program or to register, call ADULTS Meeting Room A change to start saving for the future. 533-4600. A sign language interpreter Introduction to Huck Embroidery Speakers: Kathleen Callanan, pro- Registration is required. is available with 5 business days notice to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1 fessional genealogist, Lee County Preschool Storytime library staff. Meeting Room CD Genealogical Society, and Bryan L. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, April 9, 23 Learn about huck embroidery and try Mulcahy, reference librarian, Fort Myers Preschoolers (ages three to five) attend this traditional craft. All materials sup- This seminar will focus on examining independently while parents or caregivers Spiny Lobster plied. Registration is required. the latest advances in DNA and genetic wait nearby in the library building. This Cards for Mother’s Day and More genealogy with discussion of new tools storytime includes activities that require Season Closes 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 for analyzing autosomal DNA, how to more participation and a longer atten- interpret the results and some of the new tion span. Each preschool storytime lasts he spiny lobster recreational and Meeting Room CD commercial season closes to har- Make general purpose and Mother’s tests that have been developed in the last about 30 minutes. 12 months that are specific to one com- Wacky Wednesday: Poetry Break Tvest in state and federal waters Day cards. Try new techniques and take pany or the other. 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 starting April 1 and will reopen August home cards to send. All materials sup- 6. plied. Registration is required. FAMILY Zany poems from such poets as Jack Toddler Storytime Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein brought to The two-day recreational sport season How to Apply for a Habitat for is the last consecutive Wednesday and Humanity Home 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 29 life with puppets and props. Children two years old and their care- TEENS Thursday of July, which this year is July 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17 30 and 31. Meeting Room A givers participate in song, fingerplays Teen Poetry Art Habitat for Humanity representative and short stories. The success of this age 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 Tanya Soholt will offer instructions and group depends on adult participation and For National Poetry Month teens information on applying for affordable encouragement. Toddler storytime lasts write, decorate and share favorite poems. housing through the Habitat program. approximately 30 minutes. No registration is required. To advertise in Rules of the [Investing] Road Baby-Parent Rhyme Time Teen Jewelry Making 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, April 10, 17 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 The River Weekly News Meeting Room A Rhymes and songs for infants, up to A free program to make a unique This program explores how to move 24 months, accompanied by an adult. bracelet using various bead to keep or Call 415-7732 toward financial goals with 10 Rules of This 20-minute program is filled with give to a friend. All supplies are provided. the Road to investing. These rules will songs designed to introduce rhyming Space is limited so registration is required. THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 19

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2014 staff of the PACE Center For Girls in Fort Myers dream come true.” better themselves to the fullest extent. LCEC Makes New First Day Of The new school adds an additional They deserve this.” School For PACE 4,500 square feet, which is a 50 percent Based on their outcomes, the PACE Award To CROW increase of space since opening their Girls really do deserve this. In 2012-13, CEC is giving a $4,450 environ- At New Building doors in 2007. At 15,000 square feet, three years after completing the PACE mental funding award to CROW the facility has designated space for a program, 96 percent of girls had no fur- (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of library, a full science lab and a computer ther involvement with the Juvenile Justice L he students of the PACE Center Wildlife) to help save wildlife through For Girls in Lee County started lab where the PACE Girls can access system, 85 percent of girls improved their care, education, and collaboration. Ta new adventure on March 24 at credit retrieval programs. In addition, academics and were placed in appropri- CROW is the first organization to their new facility – the L. Gail Markham there is a room dedicated to housing ate academic settings and 80 percent receive LCEC’s newly established envi- PACE Center For Girls, located at 3800 donations for the girls, an after school were employed or in school six months ronmental funding award. Evans Avenue in Fort Myers. activity room and a full sized cafeteria after leaving. To apply for this award, organiza- At 9:45 a.m. Monday morning, the with a serving kitchen. For more information about the L. tions can email [email protected] to receive an PACE Girls arrived by bus to a school The school will also now have a bell Gail Markham PACE Center For Girls application. The deadline for 2014 award they had never seen, with teachers and system for switching classes, something building and the Dream BIG Capital applications is September 1. Interested staff they know and love. PACE has never had in the past. Sandy Campaign, visit www.pacecenter.org/lee organizations must meet certain criteria “We all choke up at the thought of Stilwell, PACE board chair, remarked, or call 560-8617. Naming opportunities to be considered, including being located seeing the excitement on the girls faces “This is such a better learning environ- are still available. within LCEC service territory, funding uti- as they walk off the bus and see their ment for the girls. They will be proud to lized for projects/programs related to the new school for the first time,” said Meg call this building theirs and hopefully it will environment and the utility industry, and M. Geltner, executive director.”It is truly a motivate them to work even harder and having a demonstrated need for funds.

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Final 2014 Spring Training Home Schedules

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From page 1 touch history first-hand. The trip culminated with a visit to LEAD Conference Arlington National Cemetery, where “Although this first place win was a students witnessed the changing of the highlight, there was so much more to this guard at the Tomb of the Unknown trip. We navigated the city by Metro, took Soldier. Student Kevin Leddy shared, a private night tour of the monuments, “The entire place seemed so interest- walked across the Potomac, lunched in ing to me, even though it was simply a Union Station, visited Senator Marco graveyard. It felt like more than that... it Rubio’s office in the Capitol and were felt as if I was standing and looking at the treated to a personal tour which included remains of history.” sitting in the House of Representatives Andrew Bretton echoed Kevin’s senti- and the Capitol building. Students were ments. “This ceremony was the most even able to meet former BVHS stu- astonishing thing I saw on the trip. It was dents, Nicholas West and Bruce Waddell, more impressive than any architecture, who both work for representatives on the painting or national treasure in the city.” Hill,” said Mary Dakin, NHS moderator. All in all, the students achieved incred- The trip was made possible through ible success both in the competition and fund-raising and the generosity of the in their experiences traveling around the school’s National Honor Society, Student city. Senior leader Allison Oliva summed Government Association and the Luceat up the trip with, “ I thoroughly enjoyed Yearbook Club. These contributors pro- the entire experience. In the course of vided students with incredible opportuni- this trip, I had the chance to meet leaders ties to extend beyond traditional class- from other schools all over the country room lectures, giving them the ability to and learn from and about their experiences.” THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 21 tor in their decision to quit school. of that was due to the teacher’s skills of Greggs is adjunct faculty member at School Smart There is a new phenomenon going presenting and reinforcing the material is Edison State College where she teaches by Shelley M. on now with students and boredom a creative and relevant manner. psychology and education courses. Greggs, NCSP according to a recent report. Students are It might be time to take a closer look She is also Nationally Certified School coping with it digitally. Just look at a real- at what your son is studying. Is his bore- Psychologist and consultant for School ear time map of bored-in-school Twitter real- dom in every class or just a few? Is he Consultation Services, a private educa- Shelley, time graph to see how many are tweeting taking the correct classes to help him tional consulting company. Questions D My high about being bored at school. Students meet future goals? Are the classes too for publication may be addressed to school son says he’s are now tweeting about their boredom easy or maybe too difficult? Does he have [email protected]. Not all questions bored all the time in in huge numbers. Students appeared the prerequisite skills to accomplish the submitted can be addressed through school. His grades to be bored most often around 10 or class work? Maybe he is just trying to fit this publication. are still pretty good 11 a.m., Eastern Time in America. By in with the crowd by saying he’s bored. but I’m concerned then, schools are in-session all over the If he does reveal that a particular class about him. What country, and the Tweets explode. Some is just deadly for him, talk about it. See if can I do? kids are complaining but most just want you can help him understand the how the Singh Achieves Jennifer C., Fort Myers a response from anyone so they can course work relates to his life right now. Jennifer, engage in some type of interaction. This isn’t a one-time lecture from you but High Honors Boredom is a big issue for high school While not all schools permit digital an ongoing conversation where you and uvraj Singh, a junior from students. Here is some background on devices, there are so many ways kids get he can really dig in and get more insight Miromar Lakes, was recently the topic. According to a recent Gallup around this rule. Many more teachers and into your son’s interests and needs. It Ynamed to the High Honor Roll for poll that asked American teenagers to schools have decided to allow the devices may be hard to start this conversation but the winter term at The Loomis Chaffee choose three words that best described with some limitations, since smart phones over time both you and he will appreciate School in Windsor, Connecticut. their typical feelings in school from a list can hypothetically be used for research the insights you discover. of 14 adjectives, “bored” was chosen and since comprehensive bans are so most often – by one out of every two arduous to enforce. students. Tired came in second, chosen According to Amanda Ripley, a writer Fundraiser For Local Youth Center by 42 percent of teenagers surveyed. for the New Republic, there is very little Boredom is a global issue as well. Across research on boredom; it’s not a topic that MIkids Southwest Florida has launched its Raise the Roof campaign to raise 32 countries, nearly half of 15-year- has been well investigated. What we do the dollars needed to replace their roof and fire alarm system. The building is olds said they often felt bored at school know more about is how to engage kids Amore than 20 years old. To continue to provide a safe and successful learn- according to a 2000 OECD survey. in learning. And right now that should be ing environment for troubled youth in Lee County, AMIkids is asking for donations Ireland did worst of all, with 67 percent the focus. from the community to help achieve its goals. of teenagers reporting frequent boredom, Studies tell us that the way to engage “Our goal is to raise $50,000,” said Windye McNeal, executive director of AMIkids compared to 61 percent in the U.S. students in their learning is to make the Southwest Florida. “This will allow us to replace the roof which needs to be completed Boredom is not healthy. It is related to work relevant to their lives. There are before the rainy season, and to upgrade our fire alarm system so that the school depression, poor grades, substance abuse, many examples of good teachers who do remains up to code.” hopelessness, and loneliness. In one sur- just that. I’m sure you can think back to a To make a donation, send to: AMIkids Southwest Florida, 1190 Main Street, Fort vey of 467 recent high school dropouts, time when your son was highly engaged Myers Beach, FL 33931 before August 31. To learn more about the mission of the nearly half said boredom was a major fac- with a school project or class and much organization, call 7659696 or visit www.amikidssouthwestflorida.org.

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By restoring nutrients stolen by lants. particularly important if you go to more Could Save your medicine, you can avoid these new Don’t drink alcohol with sedatives. than one physician. “symptoms.” That’s important, because There’s an enhanced effect on your ner- This information is not intended Your Life nutrient deficiencies look just like diseases. vous system, and the alcohol can make to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- by Suzy Cohen, RPh For example, a diagnosis of rest- your medicine work much stronger caus- tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The less legs syndrome could be tied to your ing your breathing to stop completely. 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered ear cholesterol medicine stealing vitamin D It’s bad news to combine drugs that all pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. Pharmacist: and CoQ10. Your depression diagnosis depress your nervous system. dearpharmacist.com. 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If you stop certain medi- more apt to experience an interaction. children and provide a “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. cations suddenly that are supposed to be Take your medication at the same time For ticket information, visit http://floridaeverblades.com/redshoesociety or www. weaned off slowly, it could cause seizures each day. If you take your blood pressure rmhcswfl.org to get involved. or major withdrawal problems. If you’re pill at different times of the day, you will fed up and insist on stopping everything, experience more highs and lows in your you must do it properly, and with supervi- blood stream, and the swinging blood lev- I am not suggesting that anyone sion by your doctors. els cause dizziness, nausea and faintness. Mom And Me stand for poor care. I am suggesting When beginning a medication or new Consider the drug mugging effect. If that patients try to work with providers, dietary supplement, it’s ideal to keep a you take one or two medications, and understand that while one patient believes little notepad handy, an app, or a com- suddenly need more medications for their concerns are the most important puter document to track progress. Doing brand new symptoms, it’s probably related and must be answered immediately; there this allows you to pinpoint which medi- to drug number 1 or 2 ripping you off! are 500 patients who feel the exact same cation triggers a side-effect. I believe all You have to fix the nutrient depletions, way. side-effects are caused by the drug nutri- not layer on more medications. Pryce ent depletion, something I call the drug Don’t drink coffee with stimulants. Dear Maryanne, I have experienced many similar problems and it is very annoying and frustrat- ing. Unfortunately this seems to be the direction that modern medicine is going. by Lizzie and Pryce Government regulations, insurance FREE SEMINAR companies and the legal system have izzie and Pryce answer your ques- made it extraordinarily difficult for medical tions and give advice about aging offices to function the way they did in the Lconcerns from a two-generational past. Regulations first, the patient second. Look Young Again perspective. A mother and daughter Lizzie team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health Dear Mom & Me, Join us for a free facial rejuvenation seminar. educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- While scanning the net the other day I Learn the advancements in facial rejuvenation chotherapist in private practice who read about Bubba, and thought you might from Southwest Florida’s facial expert. specializes in the care of elders and find this interesting and entertaining. people with chronic illnesses. Bubba walked into a doctor’s office Dear Mom & Me, and the receptionist asked him what he Friday, April 11 at 11:30am I was patiently waiting for the lab had. Bubba said shingles. so she wrote Sanibel Harbour results from lab test I recently had. down his name, address and medical 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive Finally the doctor’s nurse called with insurance number and told him to have Fort Myers, FL 33908 the results. She stumbled over the num- a seat. bers and then said she could not read Fifteen minutes later a nurse’s aid Space Is Limited. Reserve your spot today! the doctor’s writing. Then said, “I think came out and asked Bubba what he had it says that you are to continue to watch and Bubba said shingles. So she wrote your diet, and come back in six months down his height, weight a complete medi- Stephen Prendiville, MD for more tests.” cal history and told him to wait in the Fellowship Trained & Double Board Certified It was pointless for me to ask to have examining room. Facial Plastic Surgeon the doctor call because he does not make A half an hour later a nurse came in phone calls to patients – but he does take and asked Bubba what he had. Bubba Medicare so I will have to stay with him. said shingles. The nurse gave Bubba a Does that tell me something? And blood test, a blood pressure test and an what do you think? electrocardiogram, and told him to take Maryanne off all his clothes and wait for the doctor. Dear Maryanne, An hour later the doctor came in and I know it is hard being a patient. It is asked Bubba what he had. Bubba said also very hard being a health care provid- shingles. The doctor asked where? er. I am confident that most health care Bubba said outside on the truck, where providers go to work wanting to provide do you want them? 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U.S. STATES: What time zone is the state of Oklahoma in? held the record? 5. LANGUAGE: What day of the week was named after the Roman god Jupiter? 4. When was the last time before 2013 that the La Salle men’s basketball team reached the 6. SCIENCE: What does the symbol “c” stand for in physics? NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16? 7. GAMES: What is the length of a standard tennis court? 5. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader in NHL hat tricks (three-plus goals in a game) with 50, 8. HISTORY: When did Yuri Gagarin become the first human to orbit the Earth? and Mario Lemieux is second (40). Who is third? 6. Notre Dame’s men’s soccer team won the NCAA College Cup for the first time in 2013. How 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does the Fujita Scale measure? many times has Notre Dame won the College Cup in women’s soccer? 10. ETIQUETTE: When is it appropriate to fly the U.S. flag upside down? 7. 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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) the outside air. PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ An upcoming decision might be more dif- • On April 6, 1950, a train plunges off a My Stars ficult with inaccurate information. Best to bridge into a rain-swollen river in Tangua, FOR WEEK OF MARCH 31, 2014 recheck the data you have at hand right now Brazil, killing 110 people. Days of torrential ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Putting to be sure it won’t mislead you later. rains had undermined the bridge’s founda- yourself in someone else’s shoes isn’t easy PISCES (February 19 to March 20) An tion, but there was no warning system to for you. But if you do it, you’ll gain a bet- offer you previously turned down might stop the train. The locomotive and five cars ter perspective of what you need to do to no longer be available. But if you do some fell into the river. The remaining 17 cars achieve your goals. Be open to new ideas. checking around, you could find something somehow stayed on the tracks. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) There are else that would suit you just fine. still some problems you might have to deal BORN THIS WEEK: You believe in STRANGE BUT TRUE with before moving on to your next project. helping those who cannot help themselves. It’s a good idea to accept help from those Although it embarrasses you, the fact is, • It was nonviolent Indian activist who share your objectives. people like you and tell you so. Mahatma Gandhi who made the following GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s time to sage observation: “First they ignore you, recognize the difference between those who THIS WEEK IN HISTORY then they laugh at you, then they fight you, are truly concerned for you and those who then you win.” simply plan to use your good nature to their • On March 31, 1776, future first lady • Beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss had advantage. New ideas become increasingly Abigail Adams writes to her husband urging a hobby that few people were aware of: He attractive. him to “remember the ladies” when drafting collected hats. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Depending a new code of laws for the fledgling nation. • With the summer holidays approaching, on a promise made becoming a promise kept Abigail pondered if and how the rights of you might want to keep in mind this tidbit: could be more than a mite unwise at this women would be addressed in an American Every year, 75,000 stuffed animals are left time. It’s best to proceed on your own rather constitution. behind in hotels. Be sure to check under the than wait for aid that might never arrive. • On April 4, 1841, only 31 days after bed before you leave! LEO (July 23 to August 22) A recently assuming office, William Henry Harrison, • It was long believed that a single piece revitalized relationship might not be quite the ninth president of the United States, dies of paper couldn’t be folded more than seven what the Big Cat expected. But give yourself at the White House. At his inauguration, times, but in 2002, high-schooler Britney more time to deal with the changes. A little Harrison declined to wear a jacket or hat and Gallivan disproved that notion. She ordered flexibility can go a long way. Good luck. made a two-hour speech. Soon afterward, he a 4,000-foot-long roll of toilet paper and, VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) developed pneumonia. along with her family, headed to a shopping A major change could prompt more adjust- • On April 5, 1859, naturalist Charles mall to try to break the seven-fold limit. ments. Some of them might be difficult to Darwin sends his publishers the first three After seven hours, she and her family had deal with at first. But hang in there, and chapters of “Origin of Species,” which will succeeded in folding the paper 12 times, put- before you know it, you’ll be coasting to become one of the most influential books ting an end to the myth. your next goal. ever published. Knowing the fates of scien- • Ancient Mayan warriors were known to LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) tists who had published radical theories and throw hornets’ nests at each other in battle. Your sense of justice prompts you to speak been ostracized or worse, Darwin had held • At some point you’ve almost certainly out against an unfair situation, even if you off publishing his theory of natural selection heard a coward described as “lily-livered,” seem to be the only one who feels that way. for years. but did you ever wonder where that expres- But you soon learn that many others agree • On April 1, 1924, Adolf Hitler is sen- sion came from? It was once believed that with you. tenced for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch the seat of courage in the human body was SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) of Nov. 8, 1923. He had been charged with the liver; therefore, someone who was timid Creating a fuss is not usually your style. But high treason. Despite his conviction, he was presumably lacked blood in the liver, causing that doesn’t mean you should tolerate an out of jail before the end of the year, with his that organ to become white. ill-mannered attitude. Speak up for yourself, political position stronger than ever. • If you’re like the average American, you and you’ll earn the respect of others. • On April 3, 1936, Richard Bruno spend 38 hours in traffic every year. If you SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Hauptmann, convicted in the kidnapping and live in Chicago, you’re stuck for 46 hours. If December 21) You might have a few loose murder of the 20-month-old son of famed you’re unlucky enough to be driving in Los ends to tie up before you can stamp your aviator Charles Lindbergh, is executed by Angeles, you’ll be at the mercy of traffic for project as complete. But once that’s done, electrocution. In 1932, Charles Jr. was kid- a whopping 72 hours every year. you might want to celebrate with someone napped from the nursery of the Lindbergh special in your life. home. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY CAPRICORN (December 22 to January • On April 2, 1979, the world’s first 19) Disappointment darkens the Goat’s anthrax epidemic begins in Ekaterinburg, “If you wish to make an apple pie truly mood. But close friends rally to pull you Russia (now Sverdlosk). Thirteen years later from scratch, you must first invent the uni- through with words of encouragement. Use the epidemic was finally explained: Workers verse.” -- Carl Sagan their confidence in you to rebuild your own at a weapons plant had failed to replace a self-esteem. filter, causing a release of anthrax spores into 26 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014

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GARCIA REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTALS WALK TO BEACH, EAST END AND CONSULTING 1/2 Duplex, 2 BD 1BA GULF FRONT AVAILABLE APRIL 2014 Bright, Clean, Modern Fully Furnished 2/2 Condo. Call Bob 410-913-2234 Pool/Tennis. [email protected] $3,500/mo. ☼RS 2/28 CC TFN GREAT DEAL NOW RENT TILL NOV. 1 Looking for RIGHT ACROSS FROM BEACH DUNES TOWNHOUSE Furnished two BR/two baths. Spacious, furnished townhouse with PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS 3+ bdrms./ 3 baths, avail. May-Dec. for Pool/Tennis. Gulf Pines 3BR/2BTH Lanai a Home in RICHARD J. GARCIA, GRI, BROKER Discounted $900/mo. $1,600. mo. Vaulted ceilings, screened Pool,Tennis, WI/FI in porches, gracious living area and a 2 car 239-472-5147 WATERFRONT HOME Available March &/or April garage. View is of property’s swimming garciaonsanibel.com Never before offered for rent. This Call Cathy 786-877-5330 pool and tennis court. Steps to Bay. McGregor Offering Personal, Private, and [email protected] Call owners directly at 508-965-3751 4 Bedroom home is Beautiful. Soaring ☼ Professional Real Estate Services on ceilings in Fam. Rm. views to water, NS 1/17 CC TFN or e-mail: [email protected] Sanibel and Captiva Islands. dock, boat lift, direct access. Offered UF. ☼RS 2/14 CC TFN Woods ? 30 Year Resident of Sanibel. $3,300/mo. Licensed in Florida, New York, CAPTIVA BAY SIDE Pennsylvania and New Jersey. FICTITIOUS NAME ☼NS 3/7 CC 3/28 Ground Level 3/2 UF with pool. Island Vacations Beach and Bay access. Of Sanibel & Captiva $3,300/mo. Million $ Views Await You! COMMERCIAL RENTAL 472-6747 • Cottages • Condos • Homes • FICTITIOUS NAME Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner that the undersigned, desiring to engage Serving The Islands Rental Needs Since 1975 239-472-7277 in business under the fi ctitious name of www.sanibelannualrentals.com 1-888-451-7277 BILLY’S AT BAILEY’S, located in Lee PRIME BUSINESS LOCATION ☼RS 3/28 BM TFN ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN County, Florida with an address of 1640 Periwinkle Way, Unit 1. 850 sf. in 2437 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 Lime Tree Center. Large exterior sign & has registered said name with The Division C M Periwinkle facing window. of Corporations of the Department of State, 239-472-2466 ANNUAL RENTAL ☼RS 3/28 CC 3/28 Tallahassee, Florida. F Y Three bedroom, three full baths, elevated LIGHTHOUSE REALTY Dated the 7th day of March 2014. pool home, unfurnished. West end location, Paul J. Morris, Broker Billy Kirkland P T close to Bowman’s Beach. Available June VACATION RENTALS ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28 1st, $2,600 per month which includes PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES pool and landscaping. Call KC for more 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island ISABELLA RASI RESTAURANT, BAR information, 239-470-1516. 239-579-0511 ☼NS 3/28 CC 4/4 ☼RS 1/4 CC TFN High Visibility, up to 90 seat possible, SERVICES OFFERED (239) 246-4716 San Carlos Blvd 2 min. to Fort Myers Email Beach, Boat access . Plenty of parking. [email protected] For Lease Information call 239-246-4716 HOME WATCH ☼RR 1/17 NC TFN ANNUAL RENTALS WATCH THE OCEAN AVAILABLE IN PARADISE FROM BED Sanisal Property Management Complete Home & Condo Service 24/7 Condo in Captain’s Walk on the Sanibel Direct Gulf Front Panoramic View historic east end of the island. Sanibel [email protected] Big Luxury Lanai w/Glass Doors. 2B/2Ba. Call: Sally & Bob 239-565-7438 Quiet neighborhood, canal-front. WIFI-Beach Items-3 Flat Screen TVs w/DVD 1101 Periwinkle Way #105 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $1,500/month www.homewatchsanibel.com PRIME OFFICE Details & Photos: www.vrbo.com/192495 ☼NS 1/17 CC 5/16 Sanibel, FL 33957 Duplex Unit on Sunrise Circle ☼RS 3/28 CC 4/25 PRIME OFFICE space available mid island. Pet friendly. ☼RS 3/21 NC TFN for lease located in 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $1,800/month a key Periwinkle location. Triplex Unit mid island. Shared screened-in pool. Pet friendly. ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED S. FL LINE DANCE Approx. 800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $2,100/month With Robert Robitaille w/private conference room, Please call Bridgit @ 239-728-1920 Line dance classes. Fun and great reception area, 2 private offi ces & ☼RS 3/14 CC TFN exercise with energetic instructor. All additional offi ce space ANNUAL OR LONG TERM styles of music! No experience or partner SANIBEL required. Audience: adults and seniors. w/partial kitchen. RENTAL WANTED Read us Outstanding Opportunity, First 30 minutes of class is an instruction RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS Couple seeking 8-12 month rental house/ for beginners. Call 239-245-8196 or cell please call condo on Sanibel, preferably located on 954-309-3778. Welcome all... Wil at 239.472.2735 ☼RS 11/15 CC TFN online at: Putting owners and a quiet street on the north west side of or email tenants together the island, between Rabbit Road and [email protected] Call Dustyn Corace Blind Pass. Rental to begin October 1, www.remax-oftheislands.com ☼RS 3/28 CC 4/4 2014. Non-smoking, no pets. Require IslandSunNews.com 239-472-2311 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, washer/dryer, HOME WATCH! ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN internet & cable TV. Please contact Cynthia Going North or on vacation? I hold a at [email protected] or Florida CAM license; will do monthly or call 508-654-3598. bi-monthly checks of your condo; will email ☼NS 3/14 CC TFN after each visit & photo any problems. Reasonable rate per visit. References. Call Sandra at cell: 843-216-5609 ☼RS 3/28 CC 3/28

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SERVICES OFFERED SERVICES OFFERED HELP WANTED BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS LOST PET SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE SANIBEL HOME WATCH HELP WANTED DOCKAGE MISSING CAT Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming Retired Police Captain The Sanibel Bookshop is hiring for full and Missing adult male neutered black cat. Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and Lives on Sanibel part time positions. If you have a love for Hourly, Daily, Weekly answers to “Sammy.” Friendly and Mulch (one month free service available) Will Check Your Home Weekly books, strong customer skills, ability to affectionate. Last seen in area of East Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163 Very Reasonable Rates multi task, and are team player. Apply to and Monthly. Rocks subdivision. [email protected] (239) 728-1971 [email protected] Captiva Island 472-5800 Call 239-395-0757 or cell 270-559-9079 ☼RS 1/25 BM TFN ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28 ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN or e-mail [email protected] ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28

HELP WANTED BOAT STORAGE WANTED TO BUY ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC HELP WANTED Lic# EC12002788. Housekeeping Inspector needed for Call Roger 239-707-7203. LOVE TO BEAD? Sanibel Vacation Rental Company. 40 SECURE INDOOR CASH PAID FOR Aqualink - Motor Controls. PT sales, Tuesdays 11-5:15 p.m. hour week, benefi ts. Saturdays mandatory. BOAT STORAGE FOR RENT Offi ce & Store Maint. Retail sales experience a must. Must have reliable transportation. Call MILITARY ITEMS ☼RS 6/7 CC TFN 10x12x30 GROUND LEVEL Dry Dock Basic beading experience prefered. David L Schuldenfrei at 472-1613 or Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Fill out application in store. at Sanibel Harbor Yacht Club (Next Medals, Swords, Uniforms, fax a resume to 427-7543 or email to to Sanibel Bridges) Unlimited In/Out 1101 Periwinkle Way M - Sat. 11 -5 p.m. [email protected] helmets, old guns, awards & more. ☼NS 3/28 CC TFN ☼NS 3/21 CC TFN Privileges - 7 days/week. Complete Boat Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 Wash/Engine fl ush after each use. Total ☼RS 3/7 CC 5/30 HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES use of club facilities (no dues.) (Restaurant, Marina Supplies & Boat Shop & Certifi ed Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Mechanics & Repair Shop); showers, Fuel FOR SALE Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Wholesale (gas & Diesel) Slip #157 Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 FULL TIME Call Chad 239-222-4848 Volunteers needed for light general ☼NS 1/4 PC TFN VACATION RESERVATIONS Call Phil 239-395-0407 maintenance. Call (CHR) Community ☼NS 3/21 CC 4/11 BUY SELL TRADE Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. AGENT ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN Must be familiar with Sanibel & Captiva Islands. Silver Jewelry SALE HOME/CONDO WATCH Candidate should possess good communication skills, computer knowledge; 2431 Periwinkle Way CONCIERGE SERVICES BOAT SLIP FOR RENT www.SanibelSeaLifeGallery.com Excel and Word profi cient and like working ☼ Dorado Property Management with people. Excellent compensation Bay Drive Boat Slip - Gulf Access. RS 3/21 CC TFN ❋ Island Resident ❋ Licensed & Insured VOLUNTEERS NEEDED package based on Summer or Winter or Year Round. ❋ 24/7 ❋ www.doradoproperty.com Volunteers needed for the Vacation Rental experience. 413-374-3995. Call Lisa or Bruce at 239-472-8875 Call David at VIP Vacation Rentals ☼NS 3/28 CC 4/18 ☼RS 3/21 CC TFN After School Program which runs Mon.-Th, 2:30 – 3:15 pm 472-1613 call Linda Reynolds 472-1617 ☼NS 1/24 CC TFN ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN MARIOTI SUPREME CLEANING AUTO STORAGE WANTED CAUTION Residential and janitorial services for Lee county including Sanibel & Captiva. We are proud to be an eco-friendly, green company. Call Natalie at 239-785-9688 or VOLUNTEER/ STORAGE WANTED email [email protected]. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Inside storage for 2 cars on Sanibel ☼NS 3/7 CC 3/28 PAID volunteer opportunities to seniors, May 1 to November 1. GARAGE • age 55 and over, to tutor/mentor children Call 395-1178. in elementary schools & after-school ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28 MOVING • YARD programs. Offering a stipend, mileage reimbursement, annual physical, holiday, SALES AFFORDABLE HOME CARE vacation, and sick pay – all tax exempt. 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl HomeCare Services Providing struggling school children a Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 AUTO FOR SALE With A Difference Specializing in chance to succeed in school, and offering Fax: 239-472-2334 Alzheimer’s,Parkinson,Stroke etc. opportunities that will last a lifetime. www.crowclinic.org Live-in’s, 8 hrs, 24 hrs. Call Joan at The Dr. Piper Center at HELP US PLEASE!! FBI Background Check available. 239-332-5346. 1993 MAZDA MIATA GARAGE SALE ☼NS 1/17 NC TFN We need volunteers for: Licensed & Insured. Clinic emergency patient admissions desk CONVERTIBLE Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. References Available, call and baby animal feeders Island car, garage kept, only 46,000 821 Sand Dollar Drive, Sanibel. Cell: 561-509-4491 or 239-963-8449 original miles! Hardtop included. $3,900. Misc. items: clothing, books, decor, ☼NS 10/25 CC TFN Visitor education center greeters and gift shop cashiers Car located on Captiva. 207.229.3214 puzzles, games, toys, etc. FULL TIME CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 229 or ☼NS 3/21 CC 3/28 ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28 HEAD CUSTODIAN [email protected] Benefi ts ☼RS 1/31 NC TFN LIVE-IN PROPERTY Tolls Paid Call Maureen at the Sanibel School 2007 HONDA ODYSSEY GARAGE SALE CARETAKER 239 472-1617 TO BENEFIT ZONTA CLUB SANIBEL OR CAPTIVA ☼NS 3/21 NC TFN Original owner since purchase and only 25,000 miles. CONFERENCE FUND Well-respected, reliable, year-round Kept in garage 6 mo/year island resident available to reside on your 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 29 but driven weekly. 1046 Sand Castle Road. property to monitor maintenance needs Power windows & doors and cloth interior. and offer peace-of-mind for you and your Lots of good stuff. TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED LOG ONTO Seating for 8. ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28 home while you are away. Many local Asking $13,000. Gently used. references available. Call 407-404-0022 IslandSunNews.com ☼NS 3/28 CC 3/28 Call 1-413-668-8335 ☼NS 3/28 CC 4/4 CLICK ON: PLACE CLASSIFIED ★ CLASSIFIED DEADLINE FRIDAY AT NOON ★ 30 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014

SUDOKU Emergency ...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Ofﬁ ce ...... 477-1200 To play Sudoku: Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 Complete the grid so Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 that every row, column Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 and every 3x3 box Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 contains the numbers Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 1 through 9 (the same Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Ofﬁ ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 number cannot appear Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS more than once in a Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 row, column or 3x3 box.) Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery ...... 332-5055 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 There is no guessing Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 and no math involved, BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 just logic. Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 answer on page 27 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Pets Of The Week Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 i, my name is Ginger and I am CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS a 2-month-old black female Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL American Staffordshire mix. Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 H American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 I was one of five puppies found Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 in the woods with our mom. We are Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 all so lovable and obviously adorable, Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 so why wait. You can train me to be Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 the perfect family dog you’ve always Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 wanted, Adoption fee: $95 Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 I’m Ace, a domestic short hair neu- Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 tered male gray and white tabby cat. Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 Do you think you could find a (United Daughters of the Confederacy ® ...... 728-3743 little room in your heart and home to Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 adopt me? I’m really a personable kitty The Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 that plays well with others. I’m pretty Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 low maintenance too. I enjoy lazy Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 afternoons and I’d be happy to spend NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 some with you. Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 Adoption fee: $50. Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 For information about this week’s Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 log on to Animal Services’ website Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 at www.LeeLostPets.com. When call- Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 ing, refer to the animal’s ID number. Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 The website updates every hour so Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 you will be able to see if these or Ginger ID# 582106 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 any other pets are still available. photos by squaredogphoto.com Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 The shelter is open for adop- Lions Clubs: tions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Monday through Saturday. The shel- Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 ter is located at 5600 Banner Drive, Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 Fort Myers, next to the Lee County POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile Cypress Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Parkway. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 All adoptions include spay/neuter United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 surgery, age-appropriate vaccina- United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 tions, rabies vaccination and county AREA ATTRACTIONS license if three months or older, flea Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 treatment, worming, heartworm Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 test for dogs six months and over, Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 feline AIDS and leukemia test for Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 cats, training DVD, 10-day health Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 guarantee, and a bag of Science Diet JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 pet food. Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 The adoption package is valued Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 at $500. Skatium ...... 321-7510 Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 True Tours ...... 945-0405 Ace ID# 583909 If you would like your club/organization listed in The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - MARCH 28, 2014

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