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Vol. 18, No. 46 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Estates To Host Garden Festival

From left, Chauncey Goss, Tom Uhler, Geoff Roepstorff and Steve Pontius photo provided yet another invasive python from the Business Leaders Everglades. “This group of environmentally sensitive Spend Weekend friends removed the 2,675th python under Garden enthusiasts shopping for plants at a previous festival photo provided our district python removal program,” said dison and Ford Winter Estates will Humana, the festival will also feature food Hunting Pythons SFWMD Project Manager Mike Kirkland. hold its annual fall Garden Festival on trucks and live music. ee County businessmen Tom Uhler Uhler is founder of Uhler and Vertich ESaturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. “If you’re looking for a really unique and Steve Pontius joined South Financial Planners, LLC, Pontius is to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, November 24 plant that you don’t already have, this is LFlorida Water Management District executive vice president of Waterman from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the place to find it,” said Debbie Hughes, (SFWMD) board chair Chauncey Goss and Broadcasting, and Roepstorff is CEO of More than 40 garden vendors from horticulture director with Edison and Ford district python hunter Geoff Roepstorff Edison National Bank. around the state of Florida will have Winter Estates. “Vendors and staff will be on a weekend python hunt in early This was not the first python hunt for tropical and native plants and trees available to answer questions and help November. They successfully removed continued on page 8 for sale. Sponsored by Best Value and continued on page 14

Participants checking out displays along the street photos courtesy www.goboatingflorida.com/boating-shows/2019-fort-myers-boat-show Aerial photo of a previous Fort Myers Boat Show a.m. to 5 p.m. boats to luxurious yachts, there is a boat with a paid adult. Remote parking is Boat Show There will be boat displays in the for everyone plus all the gear and gadgets located at First Street and Altamont Caloosahatchee, throughout Centennial boaters love. Avenue, just west of the main show Begins Thursday Park and on the streets. This event is the The main show entrance is at the west entrance. Parking is $5 and includes a free he 47th annual Fort Myers Boat biggest showing of boats, boating products side of Centennial Park at First Street two-minute shuttle ride that brings you to Show returns to the downtown river and all things marine in Southwest Florida. and Carson Street – next to Joe’s Crab the show entrance. Tdistrict from Thursday, November Attendees will find hundreds of boats, Shack – and there is a second entrance at Centennial Park is located at 2000 21 through Sunday, November 24. Hours more than 130 boat lines, expanded the City Yacht Basin on the corner of Lee West First Street. Tickets may be are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from in-water displays and a large display of Street and Edwards Drive. purchased on site at either show entrance. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 boating accessories and fishing tackle. Admission is $13 for adults. Children The Fort Myers Boat Show is owned From skiffs to fishing boats, to cruising under age 16 are admitted at no charge continued on page 24 2 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Audubon Convenes In Fort Myers by Gerri Reaves, PhD wenty-five years ago, the local Audubon Society chapter, environmental and scientific luminaries, and even a former TU.S. president convened in downtown Fort Myers for the National Audubon Society’s (NAS) Convention. The Audubon Society of Southwest Florida, since renamed simply Audubon of Southwest Florida (ASWF), hosted the event. The location was the Sheraton Harbor Place Hotel on Edwards Drive, a 25-story, 454-room luxury hotel that had opened in January 1987. The first part of the three-stop convention, whose theme was “People, Water, and Wildlife,” was held in Fort Myers from November 11 to 15, 1994. The convention then continued to Everglades National Park and Miami, concluding on November 20. It was the first time that NAS had held the biennial convention in Florida. Harborside Convention Center was also utilized to accommodate the jam-packed schedule of meetings, receptions, discussions, exhibits, speeches, award ceremonies, conference sessions, workshops and presentations. In addition, numerous field trips were scheduled off-site. Middle school student Valerie Miller looks on as former Pres. Jimmy Carter shakes hands A few of the well-known attendees were Nathaniel Reed, former NAS board with Jim Reynolds, president of Audubon of Southwest Florida, at the convention banquet. member and former assistant secretary of the Interior for Fish, Wildlife and Parks; Dr. Carter was awarded the 1994 Audubon Medal for his environmental work. Rosalynn Carter Paul Ehrlich, biologist and expert on population growth; Peter Matthiessen, author; is pictured bottom right. photo courtesy Neil Wilkinson Florida Sen. Bob Graham; U.S. Rep. Porter Goss; and Dr. Sylvia Earle, marine ASWF’s board of directors and biologist and former chief scientist at NOAA. volunteers had worked for months to make Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, however, was the most noted celebrity. He the event a success, among them president was to be awarded the 1994 Audubon Medal for his environmental work. Jim Reynolds and board members Neil One disappointment: Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt was forced to cancel Wilkinson, Vince McGrath and Dan Van his presentation due to illness. Norman (current ASWF president). Wilkinson, who served on the host committee, recalled the event in a recent email: “I was thrilled to see some of my up and coming friends from the environmental world from all over the country attend.” Another attendee who was thrilled at the convention was middle-school student Valerie Miller, who greatly admired former President Carter. In the photo, she looks on as he shakes hands with Jim Reynolds at the banquet. The hosting Audubon chapter had been officially chartered in March 1958. However, Audubon had a presence in Lee County long before that. In January 1917, Julia Hanson and her son Stanley Hanson were two of the The former Sheraton Harbor Place Hotel was co-founders of the Lee County Audubon completely renovated and opened in 2017 Society, a precursor to ASWF. as Campo Felice photo by Gerri Reaves In the early 20th century, they joined the fight to end plume hunting, which was devastating wading bird populations to provide feathers to the millinery industry. They joined national and state Audubon efforts to pass bird-protection laws. The Sheraton Harbor Place Hotel opened in The National Audubon Society’s November Julia was active in both the Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs and Florida 1987 on Edwards Drive 1994 convention program announces Audubon, established in 1900. She served as the chair of the bird-protection photo courtesy SWFL Historical Society (Sara Fort Myers as the first of three locations for Nell Hendry Gran Collection) events (encircled) photo by Gerri Reaves continued on page 20

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From left, Teta Roberts, Deanne Kyle and Susan Kyle photos provided Jenny Campbell and Crissy Fabian Liz Allbritten and Susan Kyle The event, which included more affairs, who highlighted the bright future recognized at the luncheon with the Students Gain than 150 attendees, raised $40,425 for of the growing home-town college. annual Mina Edison Society’s signature scholarships for academic excellence “Mina Edison Society is a network Luminary Award in honor of namesake From Mina Edison at the college. With enrollment at the of influential professionals providing Mina Edison, a philanthropist, activist college growing to more than 22,000 leadership and scholarships to and self-titled “home executive” who Society Fundraiser students, the goal of the Mina Edison students,” said Victoria Stephan, was a firm believer in education. lorida SouthWestern (FSW) State Society is to triple annually the number director of development institutional Mina was the business force behind College students shared how of scholarships granted. Since its advancement for Mina Edison Society. her husband, inventor Thomas A. Fscholarships made their dreams founding in 2007, the Mina Edison “We are grateful for the investments Edison, while raising three of his possible at the Mina Edison Society’s Society’s endowed fund has distributed these leaders provide. They have children and three of their own. The Focus on Excellence signature annual $72,000. big hearts and truly understand how Luminary Award honors an individual event at The Forest Country Club on The event featured networking, a education changes lives.” or organization who has attained October 30. Busey Wealth Management student expo and awards and a keynote Susan Kyle, a well-known eminence in their field and who was the title sponsor. address by Dr. Eileen DeLuca, FSW philanthropist, community leader and encourages and motivates others to do provost and vice president of student advocate for quality education, was the highest good.

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To foster accessibility, the selection Written by Katori image courtesy www.artswfl.com process for Fringe Fort Myers will occur Hall and directed by via a lottery on Friday, November 22. On performance as Canewell in August mccarter-sonya/sonya-mccarter. that date, all timely-submitted applications Rick Sebastian, The Wilson’s Seven Guitars. But perhaps his Mountaintop is a two-person drama about Theatre Conspiracy’s New Play will be placed in a hat with the lucky ones most memorable role was that of Frederick Contest To Be Held December 14 pulled that night getting into the festival. the last day of the Reverend Dr. Martin Douglass in The Agitators. Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance Luther King, Jr. Each performer or performing group For more on Derek’s staged credits, for the Arts will hold its 21st annual New is guaranteed three performances in the The entire play is set in the Lorraine visit www.artswfl.com/actors/lively-derek/ Play Contest on Saturday, December Hotel room, the evening before his same venue and are given a three-hour derek-lively. 14. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. tech rehearsal before opening. assassination. Dr. King is alone, trying Sonya McCarter will play Camae with a reception in the gallery with food, to create yet another powerful speech. Artists applying to Fringe Fort Myers opposite Derek Lively. McCarter is an wine and drink. At 7:30 p.m., Theatre are encouraged to hit the Florida fringe When he orders a cup of coffee from actor, director, an instructor in the Alliance Conspiracy will conduct readings from room service, a mysterious woman arrives, trifecta. Tampa International Fringe runs for the Arts’ CHANGE (Communities its top three finalists. Following the last April 30 through May 10, 2020, with bringing much more than a late-night Harnessing the Arts to Nurture and reading, the audience chooses the winner. beverage. What follows is a reflective, Orlando International Fringe running May Grow Equity) program and the Alliance’s That play will receive the Janet & Bruce 12 through May 25, 2020. This is your often funny, often touching conversation in community engagement coordinator. Her Bunch New Play Contest Award and be which Dr. King examines his achievements, chance for over a month of performances acting credits include the part of Corryn produced during the company’s 2019-20 in sunny paradise. his failures and his unfinished dreams. Fell in Gideon’s Knot, Ntozake Shange’s season. Derek Lively will portray Dr. Martin For housing and performance details or choreopoem For Colored Girls Who The New Play Contest provides for more information, visit www.artinlee. Luther King, Jr. Since relocating to Fort Have Considered Suicide When the opportunity for audiences to get involved Myers from New York City in 2015, org/fringe or call 939-2787. Rainbow is Enuf, appearances in two with the production process itself, rather Tom Hall is both an amateur artist Lively has starred as Walter Lee Younger episodes of the television show Burn than the end result. The last three winners in Theatre Conspiracy at the Alliance’s and aspiring novelist who writes art Notice and the film The Florida Project. were Engagement Rules by Rick Orloff, quest thrillers. He is in the final stages production of Lorraine Hanberry’s A For more on Sonya’s theatrical Repossessed by Greg Lam and Noli Raisin in the Sun following a strong of completing his debut novel titled Art credits, visit www.artswfl.com/actors/ Timeri by Jared Michael Delaney. Finalists Detective. A former tax attorney, he lives are selected from more than 500 entries in Estero with his fiancé and their four Help SCCF Bring Back the Barn Owls around the world. cats. RockinScholarships@RockinChristmas. Scholarships net. For more information, visit www. Poisoned rats can kill the eagles, RockinChristmas.net. Applications must hawks, bobcats and owls that eat them. Available be submitted on or before December 13, 2019. by Jeff Lysiak Tell your pest control professional to he Rockin’ Christmas Fund, created NOT use these rat poisons: by Sanibel resident Vincent M. Blues Festival TWolanin and his family, is currently • brodifacoum • bromailone • difenacoum • difethialone taking submissions for scholarship grants At Historic Home for the 2019 holiday season. Or consider not using any rat poisons at all. Launched 19 years ago, the Rockin’ he Burroughs Home & Gardens Christmas Fund was created to provide will host the inaugural Blues, Brews, Instead, seal all entry points to your home. college scholarships for students in need. Tand Food Festival on the River on Wolanin’s father was a policeman who Saturday, November 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. died suddenly when Vincent was 14, Millennial Brewing Company is Help SCCF Bring Back the Barn Owlsimpacting both the family and his own sponsoring the festival for ages 21 and ability to continue his education. These older. 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A valid ID must be presented at of the loss of the parent; the school, check-in. • difenacoum 472-2329 college or university being attended; the The Burroughs Home & Gardens is focus of study; and whether an NCAA located at 2505 First Street in downtown • difethialone athlete or whether a participant in any Fort Myers. For more information on the sccf.org other activities in addition to attendance unlimited beer tasting, call 271-2255, Or consider not using any rat poisons at all. at school. Proof of the sudden parental or visit the microbrewery’s Facebook loss can be a copy of the obituary, death page: @MillennialBrewing. For more Instead, seal all entry points to your home. certificate copy or any news article, etc. information about the festival and tickets, Submit applications via email to call the Uncommon Friends Foundation at SCCF 472-2329 • www.SCCF.org 337-9503. THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 7 Estates To Offer Art Sale Unique School Fundraiser For Break Camps Vision Impaired dison and Ford Winter Estates is ighthouse of SWFL will host the offering several school break camp inaugural Holidaze Open House/ Eoptions for students in first grade LArt Sale on Saturday, November 16 through sixth grade. The camps are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fun, educational and unlike other local The public is invited to stop by for opportunities. guided tours of Lighthouse of SWFL and The next camp runs from Monday, browse the art exhibit of paintings and November 25 to Wednesday, November crafts created by artists who are blind or 27 and will teach students about LEGO visually impaired. A large collection of Mechanics. Camp starts at 9:15 a.m. arts and crafts from the art exhibit will be and ends at 3:45 p.m. each day. available for sale by the artists. “In the LEGO Mechanics Camp, “My art being for sale is wonderful. students will build and explore with I credit the Lighthouse of SWFL for the simple machines and mechanisms using past five to six years that I have been the power of physics and LEGOs,” said coming to attend the art class. Art is my Pearce Augustenborg, Estates education passion,” said artist Doris Mott. doordinator. “They will also learn The art is created in the Lighthouse’s how levers, pulleys, wheels and other art studio which will be included in the mechanical innovations make work guided tours at the Holidaze event. easier.” The Lighthouse’s Social Support and Camps focus on science, technology, Students learn about robotics at Edison and Ford Winter Estates photo provided Recreational Therapy program helps engineering, art and math (STEAM) can attend one or both sessions and skills each day, including the essential older adults with visual impairment topics, as well as history and the natural participate in creative 3-D design 21st century skills (members $220, and blindness achieve their goals for world. Registration is open for the challenges (members $90; non- non-members $250). independence. These programs offer following camps. members $100). April 10: The Chemistry of Food – activities, such as art and music, which November 25-27: LEGO Mechanics February 10: Eco-Discovery – From Teaches about the science behind food, allow participants to practice the skills – Students will build and explore with estuaries to invasive species, students such as a root beer float (members $45; that the vision rehabilitation instructors simple machines and mechanisms will learn about Florida’s habitat and non-members $50). have taught them. Participants are (members $135; non-members $150). man’s impact on it (members $45; April 13: Geo-Challenge – Explores empowered to learn new skills and December 26-27: Forces of Light non-members $50). cartography and geography in a reconnect with former hobbies while they – Focuses on the physics and design March 13: Designed by Girls – This property-wide scavenger hunt (members meet new friends who have the unique of airborne objects (members $90; engineering day camp is for girls only $45; non-members $50). understanding of the challenges of vision non-members $100). (members $45; non-members $50). For more information or to register, loss. December 30-31 and January 2-3: March 16-20: Code Camp – visit www.edisonford.org, or call Lighthouse of SWFL is a local United 3-D Printing and Design – Students Students will learn new platforms and 334-7419. continued on page 18 CUSTOM LUXURY made your way.

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There is no admission charge but a Expect live jazz and blues to rock, drums Brunch fund LYR’s nonprofit arts goodwill offering will be taken to support and much more. Each month brings new programing. the Mastersingers. energy to the historic streets of downtown Remedies Parlor is located at 2541 Sanibel Congregational United Church Fort Myers. Thompson Street in downtown Fort Myers of Christ is located at 2050 Periwinkle To learn more, visit www. To learn more, visit www.loveyourrebellion. Way. Sanibel Community Church is fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com. org. located at 1740 Periwinkle Way. For more Rus Anderson will perform as a young The Southwest Florida Concert information, visit www.mastersingersfm. Elton John in Rocket Man – The Band will perform a concert Salute to com. 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The program will start with a Sunday, November 17 at 4 p.m. greatest hits, complete with spot-on vocals, salute to the Armed Forces, including the Internationally acclaimed Hungarian fierce piano-playing and costumes during Rus Anderson in Rocket Man - The Ultimate five main branch songs, and move to the organist Helga Bartus and a Brass Quintet the first Vinyl Vibes concert of the 2019- Elton John Tribute Show photo provided reflective Hymn of Freedom. The band from the Naples Phil will accompany 20 series. His performance has earned the will play some traditional American folk the 75-voice chorale and four soloists, event, featuring performances by The Ben songs and an arousing Sousa march called including soprano Jeanie Darnell, alto show an endorsement by the official Elton Allen Band and local musician Justin Ross, John Fan Club and the Elton John AIDS Liberty Bell. Lauren Davis, tenor Martin Nusspaumer will benefit Shy Wolf Santuary. The wide variety of music is certain to and bass James Held. Dr. Trent Brown, Foundation. For more information on A full lineup of local breweries will be Rocket Man – The Ultimate Elton John appeal to all audience members, and it is the chorale’s artistic director, will conduct. on hand, many serving brews named for a not to be missed concert of the newest Tickets are $20; students are $5; Tribute Show, visit www.rocketmanshow. Shy Wolf residents. Tickets for WolfStock com. concert band in Southwest Florida. All children under age 12 are admitted free. are $40 in advance and include a tasting concerts are free with donations accepted. For more information or additional concert The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center cup and event T-shirt. is located at 2301 First Street in the Unitarian Universalist Church is highlights, visit www.symphonicchorale.org Riverside Park is located at 10450 located at 3411 Shire Lane in Fort or call 560-5695. historic downtown Fort Myers River Reynolds Street in Bonita Springs. District. For more information or tickets, Myers. For more information on the Faith Presbyterian Church is located at For more information and tickets, visit group, scholarship program and other 4544 Coronado Parkway in Cape Coral. call 333-1933 or visit ww.sbdac.com. www.shywolfsanctuary.org/events/ WolfStock will be held at Riverside performances, visit www.swflconcertbband. For more information or tickets, visit www. wolfstock2019. org. symphonicchorale.org or call 560-5695. Park this Saturday, November 16 from Love Your Rebellion (LYR) will present 4 to 8 p.m. The brewfest and food truck a Songwriter Sunday Brunch at to students across Florida. The ultimate CAC1819960 Earn To Learn goal is for students to graduate with minimal or no debt. Group To Honor The Mentors of IMPACT reception will be held at The Club at Mediterra, New Mentors 15755 Corso Mediterra Circle in Naples. arn to Learn FL, a matched-savings Tickets are $400 per person. financial assistance program, A limited number of sponsorship Ewill honor eight distinguished opportunities are available starting Southwest Florida residents on February at $5,000 and include VIP tickets 19 as its 2020 Mentors of IMPACT. and tables, media recognition, and Mentors of IMPACT is a program promotion in publications and at the that recognizes men and women at the event. Proceeds from the event will pinnacle of their careers or community be used to help pay higher education www.AlliedAir.biz service who have elevated the lives expenses for students enrolled in the of others through mentoring. New Earn to Learn FL program. Located just off Pine Ridge at Kelly Rd honorees include: For more information or tickets, visit [email protected] Alise Bartley, PhD, Mental Health www.earntolearnfl.com or email Brenda Crusader Tate at [email protected]. FAST SERVICE Kellie Burns, NBC2 Joe Catti, FineMark Bank From page 1 NOW SERVING Myra Daniels, Philanthropist Sanibel & Captiva Islands! COMFORT CLUB Gail Markham, Markham Norton Pythons Mosteller Wright & Company, PA this group. Uhler, Pontius and Goss Michael Martin, PhD, Florida Gulf joined Roepstorff in August. Two invasive Coast University snakes caught on that hunt were the Call Anytime 34 YEARS EXPERIENCE Susan McManus, Champions for 2,345th and 2,346th pythons removed Learning by 25 SFWMD hunters in just over two (239) 217 - 4111 Mark Stevens, Stevens Construction years. COMPETITIVE PRICING Earn to Learn FL will recognize the “Governor DeSantis has been a great 2020 honorees at a fundraising gala supporter of the Everglades, both in water featuring a cocktail reception, gourmet quality issues and invasive species issues,” dinner, networking opportunities and said Goss. “District python hunters like Winter is Coming! a keynote address by Syd Kitson, Geoff Roepstorff are a highly experienced chairman and CEO of Kitson & group. Their success in taking pythons Partners. Attendees also will be able out of the Everglades is unprecedented. Have you done a seasonal to meet college students and graduates They’re trying to make a real difference who have been helped by Earn to Learn for the native species now threatened in maintenance check on your system? FL, which offers personalized financial their Everglades habitat by these predator capability training and success coaching pythons.” THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 9 Hope Clubhouse Breaks Record

From left, Roz Barminski, Zachira Gonzalez and Marvin Ventura photos provided ope Clubhouse of Southwest the clubhouse’s inception. Florida has set a new fundraising Southwest Florida Community Hmark, collecting $200,000 at its Foundation President and CEO Sarah recent annual mental health luncheon, Owen gave a keynote address, discussing From left, Cindi Wineinger, Nina King and Anna Toole which brought more than 300 people to the struggles her own child dealt with the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in growing up with mental health issues. Fort Myers. Owen also addressed the need for The theme of this year’s luncheon, “community care” when it comes to Faces of Hope Who Give, was designed dealing with mental health issues in the to spotlight the people that have given area and that we all need to be a part of of their time, talent and treasure since helping to come up with answers.

Mike Sullivan and Bryan Blackwell Sawyer Smith and Sarah Owen

Sandy Stilwell and James Wineinger Marlene Moulton and Wendy Murray 10 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 A Celebration Unified Champion Of Storytelling Schools Named he Tamiami Tale Tellers will ypress Lake High School and North present Tellabration 2019! at Fort Myers High School have both TLakes Regional Library on Cbeen chosen as a 2018-19 National Saturday, November 23 from 2 to 4 Banner Unified Champion School through p.m. Ten experienced storytellers will the Special Olympics. Only 24 schools perform a variety of stories – some in Florida and 173 in the United States funny, some poignant. Admission is achieved this status. free to the family-freindly event. “Being named a National Banner Tellabration is an annual event held Unified Champion School is an incredible the weekend prior to Thanksgiving honor and a tribute to the commitment in communities across the nation and our district has made around the work of in many other countries around the inclusion,” said North Fort Myers Principal world. This is the 30th anniversary of Debbie Diggs. “With only 24 National the Tamiami Tale Tellers presenting Banner schools in Florida and less than Tellabration in Southwest Florida. 200 in the entire nation, both North Pamela Minton will be this year’s Fort Myers High School and Cypress emcee. Other tellers include Janel Lake High School are leading the way Behm, Joel Ying, Rhonda Brazina, Bob to put sustainable systems in place for Special Olympics athletes and traditional Nelson, Donna Wilson, Gwyneth Wint, athletes to train and compete together as A Special Olympian prepares to bowl Mary Lou Williams, Lisa Leonhardt and teammates. I applaud Special Olympics, photo provided Marilyn Graham. Pamela Minton photo provided FHSAA, Lee County Parks & Recreation these standards include: Special Olympics Tellebration is the result of a dream making the story come alive for the and The School District of Lee County Unified Sports (where students with and of JG Pinkerton, who envisioned for the financial and structural support without disabilities train and compete as an international festival as a means listener through verbal imagery, vocal variety and all the tools of the actor’s necessary to make our Unified Sports teammates), Inclusive Youth Leadership of building community support for teams possible.” and Whole-School Engagement. storytelling and of providing storytellers trade. The Tamiami Tale Tellers, an A Special Olympics Unified Champion “When I watch a unified game, I see the with a way of sharing their love of the School has an inclusive school climate power of relationships,” said Cypress Lake art form with the community. The first informal group of tale spinners, hold monthly meetings on the third Thursday and exudes a sense of collaboration, High School Principal Angela Roles. “The event was launched in 1988 by the engagement and respect for all members athletes connect in such a positive and Connecticut Storytelling Center. By of the month at 7 p.m. at the Brookdale Retirement Community. The meetings of the student body and staff. A Unified powerful way. It makes everyone proud to 1997, there were Tellabration events on Champion School receiving national be a Panther.” every continent except Antarctica. The are free, and the public is welcome. Lakes Regional Library is located at banner recognition is one that has Cypress Lake and North Fort Myers tradition continues to the present day. demonstrated commitment to inclusion celebrated their Unified Champion School Storytelling is not reading aloud, but 15290 Bass Road in Fort Myers. Call 543-4872 for more information. by meeting 10 national standards of status on November 4 with banner-raising excellence. The primary activities within ceremonies.

481-5442. church.net, 19691 Cypress View Drive, 344-0012. Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE PRESBYTERIAN 267-3525. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION Sunday 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m. www.clpc.us, NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10:45 Service 9, and 11 a.m. Children’s RE, Adult 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, 481-3233. Friday 6:30 and 7 p.m. nbcministry@ a.m., 3595 Broadway, 939-1218. Education Forum 10 a.m., www.allfaiths-uc. CYPRESS LAKE UNITED METHODIST embarqmail.com, facebook.com/nbcministry, SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY org, 2756 McGregor Boulevard, 226-0900. Sunday 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. 8570 Cypress 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, 656-0416. Sunday 9:30 a.m., www.saintnicholasmonast ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CATHOLIC Lake Drive, 482-1250. NEW COVENANT EYES ery.org, 111 Evergreen Road, 997-2847. Sunday 10:30 a.m., 10291 Bayshore Road, FAITH UNITED METHODIST Monthly 9 a.m., www.newcovenanteyes.com, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC 599-4023. Sunday 8:45 and 10:30 a.m., 15690 1900 Park Meadows Drive, 220-8519. Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m.; Saturday 4 ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX McGregor Boulevard, 482-2030. NEW HOPE BAPTIST p.m.; Sunday 9 and 11 a.m., 13031 Palm Sunday 9 and 10 a.m., www.annunciation. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Sunday 11 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. 16120 Beach Boulevard, 693-0818. fl.goarch.org, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Wednesday 12 noon Testimony Service, San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10, 985-8503. SOUTHWEST BAPTIST 481-2099. Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.christianscience NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN Sunday 11 a.m.; Wednesday 6 p.m., 16940 BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS fortmyers.net, www.christianscience.com. Sunday 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., www.newhope McGregor Boulevard, 454-3336. Friday Shabbat at 7 p.m. www.batyam.org, 2390 West First Street, 334-6801. fortmyers.org, 10051 Plantation Road, TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 2050 Periwinkle Way, 579-0296. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 274-1230. Friday Shabbat 7:30 p.m.; Torah Saturday 9 BETH YESHUA MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., 13545 PEACE COMMUNITY a.m.; Religious School Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. 15675 McGregor American Colony Boulevard, 936-2511. Sunday 10:30 a.m. www.peacecommunity and Sunday 9:30 a.m., www.templebethel. Boulevard, 437-3171. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH church.com, 17671 Pine Ridge Road, com, 16225 Winkler Road, 433-0018. BIBLESHARE Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. www. 267-7400. TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday, www. fumcftmyers.org, 2466 First Street, 332-1152. PEACE LUTHERAN Friday 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m., www. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN Sunday 8 and 10 a.m., www.peaceftmyers. tjswfl.org, 14486 A&W Bulb Road, 433-0201. simplysimpleworship.com, 7050 Winkler Sunday 10:30 a.m., 5916 Winkler Road, com, [email protected]. 15840 Road, Suite 121, 437-8835. 437-4330. McGregor Boulevard, 437-2599. THE FAITH CENTER BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL REDEEMER LUTHERAN Sunday 9 and 10:30 a.m., Thursday 7:15 Sunday 10:30 a.m. 16581 McGregor UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; Sunday 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. 3950 Winkler p.m., 17650 South Tamiami Trail, Suite 212, Boulevard, 267-3166. Sunday 10 a.m., 8210 College Parkway, Ext., 274-0143. 278-3638. CHABAD LUBAVITCH ORTHODOX 482-3133. RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD THE NEW CHURCH Friday 6:30 p.m., www.chabadswf.org, 5620 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m., 21580 River Ranch Sunday 11 a.m., www.newchurchflorida.com, Winkler Road, 433-7708. FORT MYERS Road, 495-0400. 10811 Sunset Plaza Circle #401, 481-5535. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE 11 a.m. Sunday, www.fpcfortmyers.org, 2438 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Sunday 10 a.m., www.revtedalthouse@aol. Second Street, 239-334-2261 Meditation classes. www.MeditationInFort Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.uucfm.org, 13411 com 10200 Cypress Cove Circle, 850-3943. IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL CONGREGATION Myers.org, 567-9739. Shire Lane, 561-2700. CHURCH OF THE CROSS Saturday 5 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. and 9:30 SAINT COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC UNITY OF FORT MYERS Sunday 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. 13500 a.m.; Tuesday 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9:30 Monday through Saturday 8 a.m.; Saturday 3 Sunday 10 a.m., www.unityoffortmyers.org, Freshman Lane, 768-2188. a.m., 9650 Gladiolus Drive, 454-4778. and 5 p.m.; Sunday 7, 9 and 11 a.m., 5:30 11120 Ranchette Road, 278-1511. CONGREGATIONAL JESUS THE WORKER CATHOLIC p.m., 12171 Iona Road, 489-3973. WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday 10:30 a.m., www.taecc.com, 1619 Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC Sunday 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., 9065 Ligon Llewellyn Drive, 334-4978. a.m. and 6 p.m., 881 Nuna Avenue, Monday through Thursday 6:45 a.m.; Friday Court, 481-2125. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN 481-1143. 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday WORD OF LIFE Sunday 10 a.m. 2439 McGregor Boulevard, KINGDOM LIFE 6:45, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 2157 Cleveland Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday 7 p.m., 2120 334-8937. Sunday 10:30 a.m., 2154 McGregor Avenue, 334-2161. Collier Avenue, 274-8881. CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST Boulevard, 218-8343. SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE ZION LUTHERAN Sunday 9:45 and 11 a.m., 7 p.m.; Wednesday LAMB OF GOD METROPOLITAN Sunday 8, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., www.zionfm. 6:30 p.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m., www. lambofgod Sunday 10 a.m., 3049 McGregor Boulevard, org, 7401 Winkler Road, 481-4040. THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 11 CROW Case Of The Week: seen an influx of patients with the same symptoms. Reddish Egret “Yes, we have been admitting many seabirds with neurologic signs consistent by Bob Petcher with red-tide poisoning or brevetoxicosis,” reddish egret said Dr. Robin Bast, CROW’s staff (Egretta veterinarian, when asked about patient Arufescens ) is intake. an odd character. An intravenous catheter was placed in It is referred to the reddish egret’s jugular to administer as a medium to fluids and an intravenous lipid emulsion large heron with (ILE) therapy, which has previously been long legs and long used by CROW to treat red tide in double- neck. Adults mainly crested cormorants and sea turtles as part have a pinkish of its ongoing research. color at the base “Fluid therapy is a key component in of their bills with a treating this toxin,” said Dr. Bast. “We give blackish tip. They are so-called due to their a fat solution called ILE through the vein reddish neck to contrast the grayish color which binds the toxin in the bloodstream on the rest of their bodies However, and and helps the patients recover faster. strangely, they are white reddish egrets. That treatment is followed by additional Reddish egrets are known for their fluids through the vein to help support peculiar behavior when looking for fish. the kidneys as the toxin is processed and They like to take long strides through eliminated from the body. Patient #19-4600 succumbed to brevetoxicosis complications photo by Brian Bohlman “This treatment has been used in shallow water and may leap at any point reportedly survived Hurricane Irma. problems associated with brevetoxicosis or stagger sideways while raising a wing people as well as dogs and cats for any toxin that is ‘fat soluble,’ or that binds Many seabirds are affected by red were too much for it to handle. or wings before taking a stab at their next tide, which tends to be more prevalent “Unfortunately, this reddish egret meal. However, at times, these egrets can easily to other fats. This treatment has not been documented in the literature as in the fall and winter months as warmer developed complications from renal failure be less flamboyant when feeding. waters can be congenial to algal growth. including stones in the cloaca, called At CROW, an adult reddish egret was a treatment for red tide poisoning, but we investigated it during last year’s bloom and Cormorants are an indicator species for cloacaliths,” added Dr. Bast. “Despite rescued along Wildlife Drive in the JN this type of poisoning. intensive treatment, this egret passed away ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge found that it has increased our success rate to 85 percent for seabirds being treated for “Cormorants tend to be commonly from its illness.” on Sanibel. Upon being admitted to the affected by this toxin and, during active CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation wildlife hospital, veterinarians assessed brevetoxicosis.” The patient is one of five reddish egrets blooms, can be seen acting ‘drunk’ on of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife the bird and noted it to have moderate the beach, struggling to stand and unable hospital providing veterinary care for ataxia – abnormal walking – and mild that were outfitted with satellite tracking devices as part of a study by the Avian to fly. Other seabirds affected include native and migratory wildlife from our head tremors. The bird was able to stand, pelicans, gulls and terns, and herons and local area. The hospital accepts patients but preferred to sit down on its hocks. All Research and Conservation Institute at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge egrets,” said Dr. Bast. “During an active seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. of these symptoms were consistent with bloom, our ICU is typically filled with Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, brevetoxicosis, or red tide poisoning. that began in 2014 to learn more about seasonal movements, year-round habitat affected cormorants.” FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit www. With red tide returning to area waters As for the reddish egret patient, crowclinic.org. at this time of year, CROW officials have use, home range sizes and survival. All five UDDERLY GREAT FOOD! IL TESORO RISTORANTE FINE ITALIAN CUISINE inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style VOTED “BEST CHEF” BEST OF THE ISLANDS AWARD TASTE OF THE ISLANDS IRON CHEF WINNER AJ BLACK Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary Extensive New Wine List BREAKFAST Tasting Menu

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Specifically, its native range is the pine rocklands on the Miami Rock Ridge of Miami-Dade County. Such habitats exist only in South Florida, the Florida Keys and some islands of the Bahamas, and they are so diminished that they are designated as globally imperiled. Miami lead plant was discovered in Miami lead plant, a federally listed Miami-Dade County in 1904, thus the endangered species, produces showy common name. spikes of flowers photos by Gerri Reaves Today, it is federally listed as photo provided www.fairchildgarden.org, www.fnps.org, Angela Chenaille and Monika Morgenweck endangered. ell Tower’s 2nd annual Stand. Bell Tower restaurants and A member of the pea family, it is also http://www.miamidade.gov, and https:// saveplants.org. Pumptober-Fest recently brought merchants also provided complimentary called crenulate lead plant, white lead beer aficionados, families and appetizers and dessert samples, and plant and clusterspike false indigo. Plant Smart explores the diverse B flora of South Florida. friends together for an afternoon that several competed in a mac and cheese This long-lived perennial shrub reaches included unlimited beer samplings, tasting event. a height of three to five feet and is about fresh food, carnival-style games and live Pumptober-Fest was hosted by Bell as broad. Morning Bird Walk entertainment. Tower in partnership with Suncoast The stems are purplish and the Pumptober-Fest featured ales, lagers, Beverage and benefited the Greater alternate leaves five to seven inches long At Bunche Beach pilsners, stouts and hard ciders from Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and pinnately compound. 27 craft breweries, including six from Foundation, which provides college Each leaf has 5 to 22 pairs of oblong xperience the beautiful birds of Southwest Florida, along with special scholarships, grants for teachers, leaflets, each about an inch long, plus Bunche Beach with a bird patrol pumpkin-flavored beer served from a entrepreneurial education, internships a terminal leaflet. The term crenulata Eguide on Saturday, November 16 nostalgically decorated Pumpkinade and mentoring. refers to the leaflet’s crenulated, or at 8 a.m. scalloped, edges. Provided in cooperation with parking lot improvements, including ADA The showy white to pale lavender Lee County Parks and Recreation, Alva Boat Ramp accessibility. The ramp, which provides flowers bloom spring to early fall on the beachfront walk is free with access to the Caloosahatchee River racemes measuring six to eight inches paid parking of $2 per hour (tour is Renovations upstream of the Franklin Locks, is used by long. approximately two hours). Participants an average of 1,150 people monthly. Each flower is tiny, only about meet on the beach located in South oaters who navigate the upper Caloosahatchee will soon notice The work is scheduled to be completed one-fourth of an inch long. Fort Myers, off Summerlin Road. Drive an improved access to the Alva by Spring 2020 and is being completed by This endangered species is the host south on John Morris Road until it dead B Kelly Brothers, Inc. of Fort Myers. and nectar plant for the cassius blue Boat Ramp due to a renovation project ends. approved by the Lee Board of County Cost of the project, about $495,000, is butterfly and attracts other pollinators Bunche Beach is excellent for both funded by boater registration fees. such as native bees. Commissioners recently. migrant and resident waders and The project will expand the popular For more information on Lee County It grows in full to partial sun in dry shorebirds working the mudflats at Parks & Recreation, visit www.leeparks. sandy soil and is not salt tolerant. boat ramp at 21580 Pearl Street to two low tide due to the diversity of micro- lanes, replace the boarding dock and make org or call 533-7275. Research is exploring whether the invertebrates. Participants may also see plant can survive conditions outside its waterfowl, raptors and warblers. EXPERIENCE: HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPES historic range in case climate change Bring binoculars, sun protection, makes introduction to other areas shoes that can get wet, a bottle of necessary. drinking water, your curiosity and love Sources: Everglades Wildflowers of nature. by Roger L. Hammer, The Shrubs and For more information, call 707-3015 Woody Vines of Florida by Gil Nelson, or visit www.birdpatrol.org.

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North Fort Myers High had the Best Overall Display with Mummy’s Curse photos provided The Most Creative Display went to Riva Del Lago Condominium Association Condominium Association, Two Ghoules weather watch during the second weekend Museum of Southwest Florida, local People’s Choices and a Hurst of the Fall Festival. Increased interest in schools, nonprofits, youth organizations, Best Halloween Theme – Lehigh volunteering at “the polls” is credited with various businesses and philanthropic For Scarecrows Elementary School, Our Happy Place, the increase in votes. Volunteer students organizations such as the Foundation and sponsored by GameTime from the Lee County schools, Florida Gulf the Sunrise Rotary. In The Park Best Business/Organization Created Coast University, Florida SouthWestern “Our Rotary Clubs are pleased to he Lakes Park Enrichment Display – The Little Gym, Seriously State College and other schools signed have been in partnership with Lakes Park Foundation recently announced Spooky Little Gym up in record numbers to participate, for the Fall Festival event for a decade,” Tthe People’s Choice winners of Best Overall Display – North Fort welcoming visitors and encouraging them said David Gallantine, past president the 10th annual Scarecrows in the Park Myers High School, Mummy’s Curse, to vote for their favorite scarecrow. of the Sunrise Rotary Club. “Each year competition. sponsored by Riverside Realty/Staging The Lakes Park Fall Festival brings the we get to welcome new visitors to the The winners are: Matters community together each year to create park and many will stop on their way Best Youth Group Created Display – More than 14,000 votes were cast in a fun, family-oriented, Halloween-themed out commenting on how well the park is Cub Scout Pack 119, Ultimate Couch this year’s People’s Choice competition, event at Lakes Regional Park. This maintained, and expressing amazement on Potato, sponsored by Morgan & Morgan compared to last year’s 11,000 votes, includes Lee County Parks & Recreation, the variety of options for all ages. Lakes Most Creative Display – Riva Del Lago despite a tornado warning and severe park vendors Wheel Fun and the Railroad Park is a hidden gem for Fort Myers.”

cruises and dolphin watch and wildlife Historic Lodge adventures with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF). And Indian For more information and reservations, call Captiva Cruises at Mounds Cruises 472-5300 or visit www.captivacruises. aptiva Cruises’ newest expedition com. in its Discover Southwest Florida CHistory tours will focus on the From page 1 fishing cultures in Pine Island Sound. Titled A Thousand Years of Fishing, Garden Festival the cruise encompasses fascinating visitors find plants for their gardens.” characters and traditions. Vendors will have many types of plants Departing weekly from McCarthy’s and trees, including palms, fruit trees, Marina on Captiva, guests will travel to bromeliads, hibiscus, butterfly plants, Pineland on Pine Island. Along the way, African violets, orchids, air plants, herbs, there will be an up-close look at historic succulents, cacti and many hard-to-find fish houses of Pine Island Sound and a species. Vendors will also offer garden discussion on the area’s diverse fishing supplies, such as mulch and special cultures from the indigenous Calusa, fertilizers. The Edison Garden Shoppe to Spanish Cuban Ranchos, to the will be open and have unusual tropical Punta Gorda Fish Company, and the and Florida native plants that thrive in spectacular tarpon and sport fishing of Southwest Florida. Ceramic flower pots, today. vegetable and flower seeds, garden art The next stop will be Tarpon Lodge, and gardening gift items will also be where passengers will be oriented to Historic fish house on Pine Island Sound photo provided available for purchase. the historic property, the family-run archeological and historical site, a Southwest Florida while observing A limited number of carts will be business and its storied tradition of permanent facility dedicated to learning wildlife along the way. There will so be available, so guests are encouraged to fishing within Pine Island Sound and and teaching the archeology, history an opportunity to view fish and other bring a cart or wagon for transporting Charlotte Harbor. Guests will have and ecology of Southwest Florida. An marine life during the trawling net plants. A designated plant holding tent lunch at the 1926 lodge with waterfront educator will guide participants on segment of the cruise. and loading spot will be offered for views of Pine Island Sound and Calusa Heritage Trail to one of the Cruises will be offered on Tuesdays anyone needing assistance. Parking and mangrove islands. pre-Columbian mounds of the ancient through April, departing at 10 a.m. admission to the festival is free, but tours After lunch, passengers will walk Calusa while elaborating on this unique and returning at approximately 3 p.m. of the homes, museum and lab are not across the street to Randell Research fishing culture. Captiva Cruises also offers cruises to included. Center (RRC). RRC, a program of the This cruise is an excellent Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Boca Edison and Ford Winter Estates is Florida Museum of Natural History, opportunity for families and neighbors Grande with beach and shelling located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard in aims to establish and maintain, at the to get together and learn about excursions to Cayo Costa State Park Fort Myers. For more information, call internationally significant Pineland the natural and cultural history of as well as sailing adventures, sunset 334-7419 or visit www.edisonford.org. THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 15 Book Review What were you favorite and least the Clark Family Foundation will be favorite parts and why? used to encourage new donations The Bitterroots What would you change about this? from first-time donors and increased What will happen next? donations from previous donors. by Di Saggau Asking these probing questions Campaign Co-Chairs Jim Nathan and SA Today about the reading material will allow Sandy Stilwell-Youngquist recently says, “If your daughter to activate her long-term kicked-off the capital campaign at a UBox isn’t memory so that she can remember the House Expansion Launch Party at the already on your reading selection. It may take some Ronald McDonald House. list, put him time for you daughter to learn the The Ronald McDonald House there.” I couldn’t process, but it will be worth her and provides a home-away-from-home agree more. The your time to learn this comprehension for families with children who require Bitterroots is the technique. medical attention. The charities’ family third novel I’ve Shelley Greggs is adjunct centered programs make a difference read by CJ Box, faculty at Florida SouthWestern by improving the clinical outcomes and I look forward State College, where she teaches and experience for the children and to his next one. This is about a former psychology and education courses. their families. With the ever-growing sheriff’s investigator, Cassie Dewell, She is also a nationally certified school medical services and advancements who against her better judgement, psychologist and consultant for School of Golisano Children’s Hospital, the accepts a case from one of her clients Consultation Services, a private need for additional space at the Ronald – a friend defending a man accused educational consulting company. McDonald House will grow as well. of raping his niece. The case seems Questions for publication may be The house expansion will consist of: open and shut but Cassie goes to a addressed to [email protected]. six additional bedrooms; two additional small town nestled by the Bitterroot Not all questions submitted can be offices; one additional public restroom; Mountains of Montana to sort out the addressed through this publication. one storage closet; entry hallway; truth. additional parking; and structural She’s her own boss, and she image provided improvements to the existing 23-year- prefers it that way. After existing driver of a huge semi who is determined Expansion Plans old house, including, but not limited in the bureaucracy of local law to run over anyone who gets in his way. to heating, venting, air-conditioning, enforcement for years, she tired of His identity is not revealed until much Set For Ronald hurricane impact windows and soffit/ the self-aggrandizing officials and the later in the book. The Kleinsassers fascia repair and replacements. good old boys system, so she founded have called the shots in their county for McDonald House The community is encouraged to Dewell Investigations LLC. Things help Ronald McDonald House Charities decades, and the Iron Cross Ranch is onald McDonald House Charities are going quite well for her. All that is their stronghold. Now there is a bitter Southwest Florida provide stability and about to change. This case involves a (RMHC) Southwest Florida will be resources to even more families so they battle to see who will inherit the ranch. breaking ground soon on a house black sheep member of the infamous The power of this family goes above R can be near their children while they expansion. Through silent fundraising, Kleinsasser family in Lochsa County. and beyond anything Cassie could have receive the care they need. Cassie interviews the man accused of the organization has raised 80 percent To donate or for more information, imagined. in cash and pledges towards the capital the rape and then proceeds to track Box throws in some local history visit www.rmhcswfl.org/house- down other members of the family. campaign target of $3 million. expansion or call Amy at 437-0202. that enhances the story. He’s also very A $500,000 Challenge Grant from They are a dark, corrupt bunch, talented writing about roads, vistas, obsessed with family loyalty to a fault. mountains and towns. The reader In the process, her life is threatened, believes they are right there. So far The she ends up in jail, and she gets to Bitterroots is the best book by Box know some of the most conniving and that I’ve read. And that’s saying a lot dangerous people in the county. because I also liked his others. Meanwhile, there is an unknown

these questions as she does her work. School Smart She’ll learn from you how to implement by Shelley M. this questioning technique. Greggs, NCSP Questions to ask before reading an assignment include: ear What do you think will happen in Shelley, this story? D My What might be the problem? Available at fourth grader Where may be the setting of the www.Amazon.com seems to be story? www.OutSkirtsPress.com struggling What do you know about this topic? with reading What does this story make you think comprehension. of? She can figure What are you wondering about this out how to say story? the words she’s reading but, somehow, What does the title tell you? she has trouble at the end of a story or Here are some questions to ask while lesson really understanding what she’s reading the story: read. How can I help her? What do you think will happen next? Annmarie M, Fort Myers What can you tell me about the story Annmarie, so far? A great way for you to help What questions do you have? your daughter increase her reading Why do you think the character did comprehension skills is by teaching that? her to ask the “right” questions before, What would you have done? during and after she reads a story or Here are some questions to ask after “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters assignment. You can teach these to the reading is completed: that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of her by reading with her and modeling What was the problem/solution of each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered these questions. When she sees how the story? much this helps her understand her Why do you think the author wrote by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches assignment, she will start asking herself this? for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams 16 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Heights Halloween Fundraiser

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From left, Armando and Tamara Llechu with Teresa and Dave Cato photos provided he Heights Foundation’s Black provided food. The emcee was Gina Jack, Black Cats and Boo’z raised Birch. T$18,200 to benefit educational Bryan and Christina Filson were programs for at-risk children in Harlem awarded best overall costume and most Heights. The event, held October 26 creative costume. Armando and Tamara at The Heights Center, featured casino Llechu were voted best couple. games including Black Jack, craps, “We had a fun evening featuring roulette and poker. casino games, costumes and cocktails,” There was live music, a spooky said Kathryn Kelly, president and CEO signature cocktail, silent auction, raffle of The Heights Foundation. “In addition and door prizes. Sponsors included to having a great time, guests supported Golisano Children’s Hospital, Lee educational programs at The Heights Health, Entech, Mutual of Omaha and Center, including after-school, summer Pristine Landscape. Bahama Breeze camp, our charter school and early Island Grille and Fine Folk Pizza learning center.” Kathryn Kelly and John DeMaster Katy and Doug Johnson

Lori and Jim Sanger Stephanie and Damien Warden Susan and Craig Scott Tom Hornby and Tracie Bagans THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 17 repairs in their communities. Those Bonita Dentist medical professionals then go on to train others creating a long-term, To Compete In sustainable system,” the Smile Train website reads, in part. “Patients see Ironman Triathlon their forever smile for the first time, by Jeff Lysiak parents cry tears of joy, lives and communities are changed forever.” t may be one thing to take on the And how dedicated is Dr. Conte to challenge of competing in the most attaining her goals, both financially Iphysically demanding endurance race and physically? In preparation for the for an athlete of any age, but to face triathlon, she wakes up at 3 a.m. every that challenge – for the first time – at morning in order to train six days per 60 is quite the daunting task. week, and up to 20 hours each week. However, for Sanibel resident Dr. “I’ve been a known runner on the Toniann Conte, she has a greater sense island for a while – you can see me of purpose. running along San-Cap Road all the “For me, I’m not only a dentist but time,” said Dr. Conte, whose dental I’m also a fitness person,” said Dr. practice is located in Bonita Springs. Conte. “When I woke up the morning “But I’ve been training for this triathlon of my 60th birthday, I asked myself, since January. I’m doing long distance ‘What can I do that’s different this biking loops around Sanibel and year?” Captiva – I go through ‘Ding’ Darling Her answer? A triathlon. and down to Lighthouse Beach. I think On November 24, Dr. Conte will Dr. Toniann Conte photo provided I’ve biked through every neighborhood compete in the IRONMAN Arizona According to the Mayo Clinic, a cleft 60, so I thought what better way to on the planet! And I can’t thank Coach Triathlon race, to be held in Tempe. palate results in openings or splits in help than to raise 60 new smiles. That Kurt (McIntyre) enough for making sure The urban race course includes a the upper lip, the roof of the mouth will cost $15,000 to train doctors how there’s an open lane for me to swim at 2.5-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile (palate) or both. A common birth to perform the cleft palate surgery.” the Sanibel Rec Center.” bicycle ride, finishing with a 26.2-mile defect, a cleft palate can be corrected. Smile Train is an international To support Dr. Conte’s effort, visit run. In most babies, a series of surgeries can children’s charity with a sustainable https://my.smiletrain.org/fundraiser/ “I wanted to do something that restore normal function and achieve a model that provides training, funding drtoniannconteironmanarizona fulfills my passion, but with a greater more normal appearance with minimal and resources to empower local medical 20191487512060. sense of purpose,” added Dr. Conte, scarring. professionals in more than 90 countries “The people on Sanibel and Captiva who will be competing in the triathlon Dr. Conte has already raised more to provide 100 percent free cleft repair have been so charitable,” added Dr. to raise support for children with cleft than $10,000 of her $15,000 goal. surgery and comprehensive cleft care in Conte. “I’ve already got lots of support, palates. As a member of Team Smile “My original goal was $10,000, their own communities. particularly from women on the islands. Train, she hopes to raise awareness and but since I’ve already exceeded that, I “We use the ‘teach a man to fish’ And everybody likes to see children funds to help support youth in need of thought about where all of this started,” model focusing on training local with a happy smile.” cleft palate surgery. she explained. “It began when I turned medical professionals to perform cleft

within Babcock Ranch that will feature to recognized 20 years in service. The 18 of Lennar’s most popular Terrace, dance will run from 5 to 11 p.m. Veranda, Executive and Estate Home Music will be provided by Sound designs. Decision. Silent auction items will be Stop by the Woodlea Hall Discovery available. Tickets are $100 per person. Center in Founder’s Square, Babcock Since this event has been sponsored Ranch’s walkable downtown, for an by a generous donor, 100 percent of official Parade of Homes ticket entry all proceeds will benefit Our Mother’s booklet. After touring the models, Home of Southwest Florida. visitors can cast their votes at Table & Founded in 2000 to provide Tap restaurant for Best Holiday Home teens mothers and human trafficking Décor, Best Babcock Ranch Home victims with a safe nurturing home, and Best Outdoor Living Space in education, parenting support, physical, the Parade of Homes People’s Choice psychological and spiritual care, Our Awards and enter to win raffle prizes Mother’s Home has provide care to including a Visa gift card, a Smart over 300 young women and their television, an iPad and gift certificates. babies, more than 30 percent of whom Babcock Ranch Parade of Homes were human trafficking victims. Homes for the Holidays programs “Our Mother’s Home was founded will be available in the Woodlea Hall as a way to ensure teen mothers and Discovery Center. To learn more their babies have the opportunity to about the event and the model homes remain and grow together,” said Karen available for viewing, visit www. Watson, executive director. “Today, Babcock Ranch Homes for the Holidays features nine decorated models photo provided babcockranchparadeofhomes.com. we’ve seen hundreds of young mothers Sunday. come through the home and move Babcock Ranch The free event features nine model on to beautiful lives. The goal of this homes decked out in holiday splendor Our Mother’s celebration is to spread awareness about Holiday Model from Florida Lifestyle Homes, Lennar, the positive changes we’ve been making WCI, Meritage Homes, Pulte Homes Home Benefit in the lives of teen mothers and their Home Tour and Stock Classic Homes. Models babies over the last 20 years. We know showcasing the Babcock Ranch lifestyle ur Mother’s Home, a Fort it will be a fun and inspiring celebration here’s no place like Babcock Myers-based residential program Ranch “Homes for the Holidays” will be available for touring in the Lake for all those who attend.” Timber, Parkside, Trails Edge, Lake Ofor transitioning teen mothers The Plantation Golf and Country Tmodel home tour during Charlotte and their children from foster care DeSoto Building Industry Parade of Babcock and Lake Babcock Estates Club is located at 10500 Dartington neighborhoods. and human trafficking to stable, happy Drive in Fort Myers. Tickets can be Homes Friday, November 22 through and productive lives, will be holding Sunday, December 8. Models will Visitors can also learn more about purchased at www.ourmothershome. Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Divco a Fundraiser Dinner Dance at The com/event/may-brunch. For more be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Plantation Golf and Country Club on through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Custom Homes and Babcock National, information, contact Karen Watson at a new golf and lifestyle community January 25, 2020, as its official party 267-4663. 18 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Will Power In our culture, discussing finances is taboo. Parents aren’t open to the discussion, usually for any number of reasons including pride, embarrassment, a desire to not be a Reality TV financial burden, or to avoid entitled relatives from seeking handouts. Not only do families avoid lifetime finance discussions, rarely will Mom and Dad by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified reveal the contents of their estate plan ahead of time. Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA Perhaps they don’t want to have difficult conversations resulting from their hat do Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, anniversaries, decisions, such as naming a gatekeeper trustee on a spendthrift son’s inheritance or family reunions and Valentine’s Day all have in giving him less than his siblings because he enjoyed so much more in the form of Wcommon? Some of you are fortunate enough to look lifetime gifts. Other times, clients don’t wish to reveal their true net worth to their forward to and enjoy these lifetime events. children. Yet in other situations, Mom and Dad, with good reason, delay their adult For the rest of us, however, who feel a pang of dread children’s inheritance for a surviving spouse in a second marriage who is not the or nervousness, what do you suppose is at the root of your biological parent of the children. emotion? Expectations also surround the roles that Mom and Dad assign. “I thought I was If you ask this question to any psychologist, they’ll probably the logical choice to be the trustee to administer Mom’s affairs,” eldest son points out tell you that holidays, events and family gatherings are all kindle when he learns youngest sister has been named to fill that role. that could ignite combustible situations into full-on emotional Certainly, Mom and Dad have the absolute right to bequeath their hard-earned fires. assets and money in ways and amounts that they see fit. Whenever a client directs me Our own memories recall crushed hopes for some; lifelong slights bubble to the to draft a plan with what I perceive to be unusual provisions, I’ll ask for his thought surface in others. process to document the file. There’s a certain expectation that comes with holidays and special events, isn’t Most of the time, the explanation justifies the direction. there? We envision a Norman Rockwell painting but sometimes end up with Ozzie and When the bomb drops, however, especially when it’s only days after Mom died, Sharon Osbourne-like catastrophes worthy of the strangest and most embarrassing which is itself an emotional time, I brace for the emotional fallout. reality television show episodes. What’s the answer? One answer is to develop a lasting relationship with a qualified The unrealistic expectation is what does us in. We envision an unlikely picture estate planning attorney who’s been through these types of situations dozens, if not rather than approach holidays and gatherings with a realistic expectation of what is hundreds, of times. Practice does count here. likely to be. We fail to prepare ourselves to remember to take deep breaths and not Rather than view your estate plan as a once-a-couple-decade transaction, instead overreact when the inevitable disappointment arises. develop a sense of its fluidity and continuity with your family, ever-changing finances Hence the pain. and tax laws. Ask the emotional questions during the planning process. Determine Expectations surrounding family finances and estate plans are no different. I can’t how to best frame your plan amongst your loved ones to minimize unrealistic tell you the number of times that, prior to a catastrophic event such as a heart attack, expectations. stroke, or even death, Mom and Dad haven’t discussed their finances with their adult A well thought-out estate plan is as much of an art as it is a science. children beneficiaries, who often anticipate unrealistic inheritances. And enjoy that upcoming wedding, holiday or family reunion. Be mindful of your Along those same lines, parents don’t want to be a “burden” to their children, but reactions and do your best to relish the presence of your loved ones. It’s rarely all fail to discuss financial situaitons prior to needing nursing or assisted living care. If only Norman Rockwell, but it won’t be too bad if you have an America’s Funniest Home everyone discussed the need prior to the crisis, appropriate legal and financial planning Video moment either. could have saved the family tens of thousands of dollars. ©2019 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.

“Florida hospitals do so much more Participants will learn how to identify Doctor Named than treat illness and injury,” said Bruce grief triggers, discuss coping strategies Rueben, FHA president. “These leaders, and explore ways to memorialize lost Trustee Of teams and volunteers remove barriers loved ones. to care for vulnerable populations, Adults age 18 and older are welcome, The Year improve patient/provider communication, and there is no charge to attend ee Health board member and encourage healthy lifestyles and provide the professionally led sessions. Pre- former board chairman Sanford dependable support during emergencies. registration is required; call 985-7716. L“Sandy” Cohen, MD ,was recently We are proud to recognize these anchor With generous community support, named Florida Hospital Association’s organizations in our communities.” Hope is able to offer additional (FHA) Trustee of the Year at its annual Dr. Cohen earned his medical degree counseling programs including grief Celebration of Achievement in Quality from The Johns Hopkins University support for adults, teens and children, and Service Awards last week. Dr. Cohen School of Medicine in 1960. He served bereaved parents and those who have has served on the Lee Health Board as chair of the pediatrics department at experienced the suicide of a loved one. of Directors since 2013 and served as Wayne State University School of Medicine Hope also offers an LGBT group, crisis chairman from 2014 to 2017. and chief of pediatrics for the Children’s support for community schools and “It has been an honor to serve with Hospital of Michigan. He also served as businesses, and a Spanish language Dr. Cohen over the last six years, and I dean and the university’s provost before group. congratulate him on this well-deserved retiring as a professor. Dr. Cohen served as Call 482-4673 to learn more or visit honor,” said Lee Health Board of Directors a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps www.hopehcs.org/counseling. Chairman Stephen Brown, MD. “Sandy at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and has been a great advocate for improving has an extensive history of community From page 7 involvement in pediatric health care issues access to health care in Southwest Florida. Sanford Cohen photo provided His leadership has been instrumental in and research organizations. Art Sale expanding high-quality health services in the best possible health and wellness for Way partner agency serving individuals our community.” Southwest Florida,” said Dr. Cohen. “I with blindness and vision impairment FHA cited Dr. Cohen’s years of service am humbled by this recognition, and I am Series Offers in Lee, Glades and Hendry counties. within health care and education and his thankful for the support of the Lee County The mission of the Lighthouse of SWFL support of the construction of Golisano community that allows me to continue to Grief Support is to enable people of all ages living Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, serve as an advocate for improved health with a visual impairment or blindness the only children’s hospital between Tampa care quality, access and transparency.” Over The Holidays to remain independent, active and and Miami, as key factors in honoring him FHA’s annual Celebration of productive in society. Lighthouse of Achievement in Quality and Service f you’ve lost a loved one, Hope with this award. Dr. Cohen has increased Healthcare can help you discover the SWFL, a nationally accredited agency, is transparency within Lee Health by pushing Awards is held each year during its funded by the Division of Blind Services; annual meeting to acknowledge leaders Itools and support you need to cope for better reporting of quality outcomes United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades in the industry who have contributed to with feelings of grief over the holiday and has been instrumental in advancing season. and Okeechobee; Lee County Board physician-led teams such as the Physicians the mission of providing quality health of County Commissioners Partnering care for the people of Florida. FHA Hope’s three-part Coping with Grief Leadership Council and the Clinical During Holidays educational series will for Results; and civic, corporate, and Collaboration Council. honored 12 individuals and teams for their individual donors. achievements in improving patient care be held Tuesdays on November 19 and “As a public safety-net health system, 26 and December 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Lighthouse of SWFL is located at we have a fiduciary duty to our community and contributing to their communities, 35 West Mariana Avenue in North Fort and recognized 18 hospitals for their work in Room B at Hope’s Administrative to remain transparent and vigilant in Office at 9470 HealthPark Circle in Fort Myers. For more information, visit www. the work we do as a board to promote in the Hospital Improvement Innovation lighthouseswfl.org or call 997-7797. Network. Myers. THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 19 Professor Guardian Ad Honored In Litem Foundation Health Field Hires Director lizabeth Whitmer, a professor of uardian ad Litem Foundation, health information technology 20th Judicial Circuit, has Efor Florida Southwestern State Gappointed Jessica Stanfield as its College (FSW), was just recently selected new executive director. as Top Professor of the Year in Health In this role, Stanfield will be Information Technology for 2020 by responsible for carrying out the the International Association of Top nonprofit organization’s mission Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding of ensuring that every abused, leadership and commitment to the neglected and abandoned youth in industry. Southwest Florida has a voice as they With close to three decades of navigate the judicial, education and professional experience in health child welfare systems. Stanfield will information technology and education, oversee fundraising and development, Whitmer has certainly proven herself as communications, event coordination an accomplished professional and expert and campaigns to broaden community in the field. As a dynamic, results-driven awareness about the Guardian ad Litem leader, she has demonstrated success Elizabeth Whitmer photo provided program. Jessica Stanfield photo provided not only as a professor for FSW, but in Guardian ad Litem Foundation raises every role she has held. Her impressive students’ and coders’ that can be found funds that help recruit and train court- children we serve.” repertoire of roles has included healthcare at www.myhealthcarecoder.com. She has appointed advocates, as well as pay for Stanfield previously was the coder, director of FIRE (Find, Inspire, also invented a unique coding keyboard “extras” like school field trips, movie development director for Southwest Recruit, Educate), former president of the for coders and recently earned two U.S. tickets, participation in clubs and sports, Florida Symphony, where she led Southwest Florida Health Information patents on her creation of the healthcare or birthday parties for youth in the child individual and corporate sponsor Management Association and inventor coding keyboard available at www. welfare and foster care systems. development for the symphony of My Healthcare Coder, a patented, elliott-technology.com. “Jessica has a tremendous work orchestra and its endowment specialized keyboard designed to make Ms. Whitmer earned a registered ethic, is passionate about helping foundation. the coding process more efficient and health information technician degree in children in the foster care system and Before moving to Southwest Florida, accurate. health information management from has strong skills in the fundraising Stanfield worked at the National Whitmer’s areas of expertise include International College in Fort Myers. She and development arena,” said Bruce Museum of Dance in New York, but are not limited to: medical coding, is also a Fellow of the Association for Greenberg, president of Guardian ad serving as programming and outreach billing, legal compliance, HIPAA Healthcare Documentation Integrity and Litem Foundation’s executive committee. coordinator. guidelines, privacy rules for healthcare has earned her certified coding specialist “I’m confident that she will continue Stanfield earned a bachelor’s degree patient records, electronic health systems and certified coding specialist-physician driving the foundation’s vision and in psychology from Skidmore College in technology and security. office credentials. making a positive impact on the lives of Saratoga Springs, New York. Whitmer is a sought-after speaker and For more information on Whitmer, has also created a cellphone app for her visit www.elliott-technology.com. Lee Republican Is your Estate Plan providing Women To Hold you COMFORT, CONFIDENCE Monthly Meeting ee Republican Women Federated & CLARITY? will hold their monthly meeting at LPinchers – The Marina at Edison Ford on Monday, December 9. There will be a social at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner and a program. Cost is $25 For FREE Guest speaker will be Eric Golub, columnist, blogger, author, public online resources speaker, satirist and comedian. or a copy of one of our books, Pinchers – The Marina at Edison Ford is located at 2360 West First visit estateprograms.com Street in Fort Myers. For reservations, call or text Ashley Winstel at 602- 708-8663 or email acwinstel@gmail. SELECTING com before December 5 at noon. YOUR For more information, visit www. TRUSTEE Selecting who should serve as your trustee during your incapacity and, ultimately, after your passing is not as simple leerepublicanwomen.com. Eric Golub photo provided as you may think. 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Phone: 239-745-7367 Attorneys at Law Fax 239.334.3965 [email protected] Pfeifer Realty Group www.sbshlaw.com 20 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Superior Interiors wall hanging or item to drape across the Financial Focus Help your grown children with their couch. retirement accounts – Your grown How To Achieve From wall art and sculptures to Get Creative children may not always be able to afford books, plants and lamps, there’s an to “max out” on their IRAs. You might Bohemian endless opportunity to mix and match With Retirement want to help them with any excess funds the decor to achieve the bohemian from your own retirement accounts. Aesthetic aesthetic. When it comes to accessories, Withdrawals You can give $15,000 per year, per don’t follow the traditional phrase of recipient, without incurring any gift by Linda Coin by Jennifer Basey “less is more” – the more pattern, taxes – an amount far higher than the hen was texture and detail in a decorative ike many current annual IRA contribution limit of the last accessory, the better. For example, people, you $6,000 (or $7,000 for individuals age 50 Wtime you you can opt for throw pillows with Lmay spend or older). gave your home fringe and intricate patterns to make a decades putting Help your grandchildren pay for decor an upgrade? statement in the living room. money into your college – You might want to contribute Perhaps you’ve When it comes to furniture, it’s wise IRA and your to an investment specifically designed been waiting to to choose pieces with a vintage touch. 401(k) or similar to build assets for college. A financial revamp a room Brand new items that look clean-cut employer-sponsored professional can help you choose which because you have don’t fit the bohemian aesthetic. retirement plan. investments might be most appropriate. limited inspiration, Inspired by the likes of a gypsy, each But, eventually, Of course, if your grandchildren are or you just can’t piece of furniture should tell its own you will want to already in college, you are free to simply decide what style would make the most story. The more textures and styles of take this money out – if you must start write a check to the school to help cover sense for the project. If you’re ready to furniture that fill the room, the better. withdrawing some of it. How can you tuition and other expenses. give your living space a well-deserved Consider lounge chairs and daybeds that make the best use of these funds? Help support a charitable organization aesthetic boost but you’re not sure encourage relaxation. When it comes To begin with, here’s some – Due to recent changes in tax laws, where to get started, let bohemian style to choosing textures, consider what background: When you turn age 70 ½, many individuals now claim a standard take the reigns. types can help you and your guests get you need to start withdrawals – called deduction, rather than itemizing. As a Bohemian decor is all about creating cozy and feel at home with ease. Plush required minimum distributions (RMDs) result, there’s less of an incentive, from a a relaxed and care-free environment options are encouraged – make it simple – from your traditional IRA and your tax standpoint, for people to contribute in the home. It’s a mixture of culture, for everyone to get comfortable by 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored to charitable organizations. colors and items that are equally adding an arrangement of mismatched retirement plan, such as a 457(b) or But if you’d still like to support a interesting and eclectic. The style throw pillows and blankets. 403(b). (A Roth IRA is not subject to charitable group and gain potential tax offers an opportunity to express and Bohemian aesthetic can be a bit these rules; you can essentially keep your benefits, you might want to consider diversify yourself, a route that’s ideal for intimidating for someone who likes to account intact for as long as you like.) moving some, or all, of your required someone who’s looking for an excuse play it safe. If you’re ready to break free You can take more than the RMD, but distributions from your IRA to a charity. to let their inner self shine without from your shell, this is the perfect style if you don’t take at least the minimum You can transfer up to $100,000 boundaries. choice for you. Don’t let the idea of (which is based on your account balance from your IRA in this type of qualified If you’re not ready to part ways tackling this task on your own keep you and your life expectancy), you’ll generally charitable distribution, thus meeting with a neutral color palette, you may from achieving the boho look in your be taxed at 50 percent of the amount your RMD requirements without adding need to take a step back. Bohemian living room, book nook or bedroom – a you should have taken – so don’t forget to your taxable income. Furthermore, aesthetic is only achievable when you’re design professional can help you along these withdrawals. this move might keep you in a lower tax willing to focus on bold colors that may the way. He or she will evaluate the Here, then, is the question: What bracket. (Before making this transfer, seem unconventional in a traditional or living space and provide insight based should you do with the RMDs? If you though, you will need to consult with modern room. While you can certainly on the allotted area, your personality need the entire amount to help support your tax advisor.) use a neutral base or foundation, you and ideas. From there, you can devise a your lifestyle, there’s no issue – you Your RMDs can contribute greatly to should focus on using vivid, deep shades blueprint and get the ball rolling on your take the money and use it. But what if your retirement income, but, as we’ve of orange, purple and blue throughout new and improved home that gleams you don’t need it all? Keeping in mind seen, they can do even more than that – the living space. Textures and patterns boho. that the withdrawals are generally fully so use them wisely. are also critical when it comes to boho Linda Coin is an interior designer taxable at your personal income tax rate, This article was written by Edward chic – traditional tapestries can bring on Sanibel/Captiva Islands and can be are there some particularly smart ways Jones for use by your local Edward this style together if you’re looking for a reached at [email protected]. in which you can use the money to help Jones financial advisor. Jennifer Basey your family or, possibly, a charitable is a financial advisor in Fort Myers. organization? She can be reached at jennifer.basey@ left on Hancock Bridge Parkway, left Here are a few suggestions: edwardjones.com. LeeTran Trolleys on Moody Road, right on Skyline Drive, and right on Hancock Bridge Parkway. From page 2 conventions and who hosted them. To Resume Free The route continues to Beau Drive, The Southwest Florida Historical makes a left on North Key Drive, right Historic Downtown Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit Seasonal Service on North Cleveland Avenue, then back committee of the former and as organization open Wednesday and eeTran’s seasonal downtown across the bridge to First Street and secretary to the latter in the 19-teens. Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and trolleys will resume service on returns to Rosa Parks Transportation Stanley served as the state’s district Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. It is located LWednesday, November 20. Center. inspector under migratory bird law. at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the Both the Blue and Gold Line trolleys The seasonal downtown Fort Myers Today, ASWF is still going strong, campus of the Lee County Alliance provide free access to and from the trolley service will run through April and the board members of 1994 are for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more historic Fort Myers River District. 2020. still familiar faces at chapter events. information. LeeTran trolleys allow for a fun and All schedules and route information But the Sheraton’s star faded – as a The Lee County Black History convenient way to enjoy shopping, can be found at www.rideleetran.com. hotel, anyway. Society is located at 1936 Henderson dining and entertainment, without LeeTran is the public transit provider The tower was eventually reinvented Avenue, adjacent to the Williams having to drive and park downtown. for Lee County, providing more than 3 as the Ramada Inn and Suites at Amtel Academy Museum at Roberto The Blue Line runs through million rides per year. LeeTran operates Marina and then as the Ambassador Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit downtown Fort Myers. The route loops 27 bus routes, ADA paratransit service Riverfront Hotel. It then remained organization are Wednesday through from the Oasis Condominiums to West called Passport and an employer vacant for several years. Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on First Street and McGregor Boulevard vanpool program. LeeTran employs However, it was completely Saturday by appointment only. For along First Street, then to Rosa Parks approximately 280 people and has a renovated to become Campo Felice, more information, call 332-8778 or visit Transportation Center, Fowler Street fleet of 53 full-size buses, 11 trolleys, which opened in 2017. www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. and Second Street. five seasonal trams and 50 paratransit Walk down Edwards Drive and Visit the IMAG History & Science The Gold Line connects North vans. remember when a local Audubon Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at Fort Myers to downtown Fort Myers. To learn more about this event and chapter hosted a national convention in www.theimag.org. The route leaves from the Rosa Parks about the services offered by LeeTran, historic downtown. Sources: The Archives of Audubon Transportation Center traveling over or for schedule and fare information, Then visit the following research of Southwest Florida, the Southwest the Caloosahatchee Bridge, makes a call 533-8726 or visit www.www. centers to learn more about downtown Florida Historical Society and The rideleetran.com. News-Press. THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 21 Pelican Wire Wins Blue Chip Business Award elican Wire was recently named the winner of the 25th annual PSouthwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award, which is given to for-profit businesses in Southwest Florida that have overcome adversity to achieve success. Chosen by a panel of judges from eight applicants, Pelican Wire CEO Ted Bill has overcome personal and professional challenges to maintain, restructure and expand his family business. Founded in 1969 by Larry and Theresa Bill, Pelican Wire originated in Hebron, Illinois as a small business operated out of the Bill’s basement. The couple decided on the name “Pelican Wire” to coincide with their dream of someday moving to sunny Southwest Florida. In 1976, that dream came true. The From left, Pelican Wire employee-owners Gray Davis, Kevin Pearce, Jason Brewer, Trent Dunn, Scott Gregory, Don Dimauro, John Pollock, Bills and their young son, Ted, loaded Frank Balsamo and Gary Trippe photo provided two moving trucks and headed south for sun, fun and opportunity. Since cancer. At this time, Ted was well into a ownership program. $40 million. their move in 1976, Naples has been successful career with Disney in Orlando, Since the restructure, Pelican Wire “Pelican Wire’s story truly exemplifies home to Pelican Wire’s headquarters but as a dedicated and loving son, he has continued to grow both organically the ability to overcome adversity and and the company has grown rapidly left it behind to move home and help his and through acquisition, obtaining achieve success,” said Scott Gregory, becoming a globally recognized leader mother fulfill his father’s wish of turning multiple companies over 10 years and vice president and business insurance in the manufacture of fine-gauge, the company over to its employees. establishing a parent company, Pelican agent of McGriff Insurance Services. high-temperature resistance, and Throughout the next year, Ted, Theresa, Holdings Group. Today, Pelican Wire and “CEO Ted Bill, along with his mother, thermocouple wire. and a team of lawyers, accountants and its sister company, Rubadue Wire, have showed strength and perseverance as Sadly, Larry Bill passed away in advisors worked together to restructure more than 150 employee-owners and they worked to transform and grow their 2008 following a courageous battle with the company into an employee stock generate annual revenues that exceed family business.”

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In addition, the honorees will will continue to inspire and lead their be featured in the fall 2019 edition of communities while demonstrating Georgia Southern magazine. 22 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Niners’ 28-25 Thursday night road win Frankly Speaking over the Arizona Cardinals, but only had Sanibel Resident by Howard Prager two catches against the Seahawks due to injury. Makes Seventh t’s getting Keeping it in San Francisco but interesting. Sort switching it to the NBA, injuries have Hole In One of like a no-hitter already fallen on preseason favorite I by Jeff Lysiak which you don’t Golden State with the loss of Steph speak about until Curry with a broken hand for much if anibel resident Patsy C. Whitaker the end, college (and not all of the season. As if that’s not bad hit a hole in one last week pro) football moves enough, the Warriors are in last place in Swhile playing at Shell Point Golf on and, with just a the Western Conference. People have Club in Fort Myers. The 87-year-old little bit of shuffling, said that Steph Curry means as much or accomplished the feat from the green the top teams more to Oakland as Michael Jordan did tees on the 136-yard hole #4 on remain the same. to Chicago. We’ll see how they adjust November 6. Already, we have had a No. 1 vs. No. without their all-star and in their new “It’s my seventh hole in one,” said 2 game (or No. 2 vs No. 3, depending home in San Francisco. Curry has played Whitaker. “I’ve hit two at The Dunes on which rankings you’re reading). LSU all of his 10-year career in Oakland. and this is my third one at Shell Point.” at Alabama was a doozy, with the Tigers And two similar stories on the same Witnessing Whitaker’s single stroke reigning supreme. The outcome thrusts night is the good news story of the day. shot was her husband, Hubert, along QB Joe Burrow in as a leading Heisman Basketball game challenges have been with fellow golfers Donna Oberhill and the rage during timeouts. This week, candidate. It lived up to Game of the Maxine Shevlin. Century billing, at least, until the next big two students lived up to that challenge, matchup. earning free tuition at Oklahoma and Patsy C. Whitaker photo by Jeff Lysiak Holy Gophers! The last time Nevada-Reno respectively by making Minnesota was 9-0 was 1904, and the half court shots. The odds of one person Wright Brothers had just taken their first doing it is one in 100. What are the odds Golf Fundraiser Breaks Profit Record flight. Minnesota took it to fifth ranked of two people doing it, and on the same and previously unbeaten Penn State, day?! driving home an exciting victory. If they Howard Prager is the son-in-law of can run the table beating rivals Iowa longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager and Wisconsin and this year’s no-show is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago Northwestern, they can remain unbeaten area who also writes and blogs about and deserving of a Top 10 seed. Then the leadership. Email comments or questions big challenge would be beating presumed to [email protected]. Big Ten East champ and lock-for-a-playoff- bid Ohio State in the conference title game. That would be another matchup of Hodges Offers the century (although not necessarily No. 1 vs. No. 2). CPR Course Speaking of unbeatens, the 49ers/ Seahawks game was an instant classic odges Connect, a professional on Monday night, with lead changes, education and training initiative at defensive gems, offense and overtime. HHodges University, is offering a After a battle and miss kicks in OT, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) class Seattle finally won, taking down the on the Fort Myers campus on Saturday, only unbeaten team in the NFL. Folks, November 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. Fee for don’t miss the replay between them at the class is $65 per person and includes the end of the season. It could be more course materials, training and an electronic exciting than the Super Bowl. The 49ers course completion card. acquired wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders “Knowing CPR saves lives,” said in a trade two weeks ago with Denver. Andrea Fortin, director of Hodges San Francisco sent a 2020 third-round Connect. “Most heart attacks happen pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick to outside the hospital, and when someone the Broncos for the 32-year-old receiver. performs CPR, the chances of that person A golfer putts towards the hole photo provided surviving doubles or triples.” Sanders isn’t a top-tier player in his 10th he 30th annual Go Green golf Keep Lee County Beautiful sends Hodges University is located at 4501 season, but he immediately becomes the fundraiser benefitting Keep Lee thanks to all of the golfers, supporters 49ers’ top receiver. In his first two games, Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information about Hodges Connect TCounty Beautiful, Inc. (KLCB) at and volunteers who made the event Sanders’ impact has been felt, catching 11 and upcoming workshops and courses, The Plantation Golf & Country Club possible. This includes presenting balls for 137 yards and two touchdowns. was the most profitable ever with a net sponsor Nextran, VIP sponsors He was particularly dominant during the visit www.pathways.hodges.edu/event/ cpr-course or email [email protected]. profit of just over $35,000. The sold Advanced Disposal and Waste Pro, out tournament involved 128 golfers and other sponsors 3rd Eye, EZ-Pack, for friendly competition and fun-filled Trailers to Trash, Callaghan Tire, SPORTS QUIZ course contests. Covanta, McNeilus, Toter, Trucks & 1. Name either of the two major-league players to have caught four no-hit games. Proceeds will be used to enhance Parts, Wastequip, Iron Container, 2. Who was the only person elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the U.S. KLCB’s Classroom in a Box program. Southwest Disposal, Petersen Senate? This program offers teachers complete, Industries, Truck Pro, All Florida Truck 3. Name the only NFL starting quarterback to win Super Bowls for two different teams. week-long educational “boxes” for their & Equipment, Autocar, Cascade Cart 4. When was the last time before 2019 (Virginia, Texas Tech) that both Division I schools classrooms. The box contains all of Solutions, Palm Truck Center, Port in the men’s basketball NCAA Championship game were there for the first time? the materials, curriculum (and some Consolidated, TruStar Energy, West 5. Name either of the two NHL defensemen to record four power-play points in a even offer field trips) to complete their Coast Custom Cabinetry, Impact Stanley Cup Final game. lessons. Lessons include: microplastics Innovates, Big Truck Rental, PRT 6. In 2019, Carli Lloyd of the U.S. set a record for most consecutive Women’s World testing, reducing the carbon footprint Lids, Wheeler Bros., Inc., Barraco & Cup matches with at least one goal. How many was it? and the importance of trees. These Associates, Big Truck Transportation, 7. Sugar Ray Robinson holds the third-longest unbeaten streak in pro boxing history. educational modules will be offered at Lane Insurance, and Sea Gypsy How long was the streak (number of fights)? no cost to educators and are available Vacation Rentals. on a first come, first serve basis. The Keep Lee County Beautiful, Inc.,

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Indianapolis and Denver. 4. Michigan State and Indiana State, in 1979. 5. Denis Potvin of the New New the of Potvin Denis 5. 1979. in State, Indiana and State Michigan 4. Denver. and Indianapolis the importance of protecting our more information, call 334-3488 or 1. Boston’s Jason Varitek and Philadelphia’s Carlos Ruiz. 2. Jim Bunning. 3. Peyton Manning, with with Manning, Peyton 3. Bunning. Jim 2. Ruiz. Carlos Philadelphia’s and Varitek Jason Boston’s 1. environment. visit www.klcb.org. THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 23 Registered Nurse Earns Lactation Certification ngela Frink, APRN, of Physicians’ Primary Care of ASouthwest Florida has earned certification as a certified lactation counselor. The certification is awarded by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice to professionals who have demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to provide clinical breastfeeding counseling and management support to families who are considering breastfeeding or have questions about lactation. Frink completed 52 hours of training and passed an examination based upon her workplace competencies. She Tommy Bohanon photo provided assists pediatricians in the Cape Coral Angela Frink photo provided office of Physicians’ Primary Care of featured event allows the players and Southwest Florida at 1261 Viscaya including two years in management cheerleaders opportunities to collaborate Festivities For Parkway. positions prior to earning her degree as with other students and come together as a Frink is a graduate of Florida Gulf an advanced practice registered nurse, All Star Classic team, while raising funds to support others which is the new title for what was in need in our community.” Coast University, where she received a bachelor of science degree in nursing formerly known as advanced registered Set For December The event was the first countywide high nurse practitioner. school football all-star game in Florida and a master of science degree as a he Rotary Club of Fort Myers South For more information, visit www. when it was founded in 1989. John family nurse practitioner. She has more will present the 31st annual All ppcswfl.com. Carrigan, a Sanibel resident, teacher and than 12 years of nursing experience, Star Classic (ASC), supported by T referee, wanted to provide a showcase for title sponsor Acentria Insurance, from talented players who weren’t getting their December 2 through December 4. This due. Since then, it’s grown into a hotbed organized countywide game recognizes of top-level prospects, and nearly two players and cheerleaders from Lee County together.” dozen players who have taken part in the high schools. Proceeds from the game Pediatric Care The two hospitals also agreed to game have gone on to NFL careers. will benefit the Rotary Club of Fort Myers promote best practices at both locations The game features the best seniors, South Foundation, Inc., which supports To Benefit From with the goal of tracking and improving chosen by their head coaches, from Lee various local community programs and patient outcomes, lowering costs and County public and private high schools. scholarships for those in need. Hospital Affiliation promoting patient care closer to home. Cheerleaders from each school are also Former NFL fullback and current Over the past several months, selected to participate. The contest pits ohns Hopkins All Children’s XFL player Tommy Bohanon, will be the a North team against a South team, and Hospital and Golisano Children’s the two hospitals have been working keynote speaker for the ASC Banquet each player and cheerleader receive a Hospital of Southwest Florida have together to advance patient care at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on J customized commemorative ring or charm. entered into an agreement to expand through a variety of activities, including: Monday, December 2 from 6 to 9:30 The Rotary Club is seeking donations care for kids across Florida’s west Johns Hopkins All Children’s p.m. During the event, participating and sponsors to help cover the cost of coast. The new agreement officially Hospital providing genetics telehealth student athletes and cheerleaders will the event. Businesses and individuals takes effect immediately, and will give counseling to patients at Golisano’s be recognized. The 31st annual All Star can sponsor the event, a team, player Children’s Hospital; Classic game will be held at Fort Myers providers at both locations access to or cheerleader. Advertising opportunities Golisano Children’s Hospital High School on Wednesday, December 4. medical privileges to admit and treat in the event program are also available. participating with Johns Hopkins All “The All Star Classic has been a patients. Golisano Children’s Hospital Visit www.rotarysouthallstarclassic.org or Children’s Hospital on Phase I research long-standing tradition that supports not will also be able to take part in pediatric contact event chair Suzi Ward at 834- protocols on brain tumors; only our students, but our community,” research studies and protocols through 8643 or [email protected] for more More than 25 clinical staff members said Kerri Goldsmith, president of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. information. at Golisano Children’s Hospital Rotary Club of Fort Myers South. “This This innovative relationship provides a process for collaboration between participating in the Johns Hopkins All the two hospitals, with a focus on Children’s Hospital Brain Symposium, a depart from Fenway Park on Monday, increasing access to specialized three-day educational conference about Red Sox Spring February 3. Truck Day is presented by pediatric care. Through this agreement, caring for patients with disease and JetBlue. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital injury of the brain and spine; Training Tickets Pitchers and catchers are scheduled and Golisano Children’s Hospital will Johns Hopkins All Children’s to hold their first workouts on February work together to deliver the highest Hospital providing advanced training in ickets for the 2020 Red Sox Spring pediatric dialysis to Golisano Children’s Training exhibition season go on sale 12 and position players are scheduled to quality care, leverage resources and hold their first workouts on February 17. create better value for families. Hospital staff, as well as ongoing Tat JetBlue Park at Fenway South and mentoring and shadowing of its online at www.redsox.com on Saturday, Workouts are free and open to the public. “Joining forces between Johns The club will once again hold an Open Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and multidisciplinary team. December 7 beginning at 10 a.m. “Our mission has always been The team will play a total of 18 House at JetBlue Park on Saturday, Golisano Children’s Hospital will allow February 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The each institution to do more of what to provide excellence in pediatric home games, including 17 Grapefruit care and this agreement broadens League games and a game against the free event, open to the public, welcomes they were intended to do – provide the fans to walk around the park and the highest quality care to the children in our reach to help patients in more Northeastern University Huskies. Red ways than before,” said Thomas D. Sox Spring Training is presented by CVS grounds, while enjoying concessions and our regions,” said Armando Llechu, entertainment on Fenway South Drive – a chief administrative officer of Golisano Kmetz, president of Johns Hopkins All Health. Children’s Hospital. “Location should Fans needing ADA accessible seating street festival inspired by Jersey Street in Children’s Services at Lee Health. “In Boston. addition to enhancing consultative never be a barrier to finding the best or those who may not have a computer health care for your child, and this may call 877-REDSOX9. Hearing The 2020 season is the Red Sox’ ninth services between the two hospitals, this at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. All day agreement opens up many possibilities relationship not only helps to expand impaired fans may call the Red Sox TTY care for young patients across the west line at (617) 226-6644. Mastercard is the games are scheduled to begin at 1:05 for future collaboration, programs and p.m. Only one night game is scheduled for activities that will enhance the excellent coast of Florida, but also builds upon preferred payment of the Boston Red Sox. the pediatric research underway to find The Red Sox’ equipment truck will March 21 at 6:05 p.m. when the Red Sox care we are already providing to our host the Baltimore Orioles. patients. Simply put, we are better cures for childhood diseases.” 24 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Doctor and Dietician help stabilize metabolism. deaRPharmacist but keep an open mind. I hope today’s Spiralizing your veggies and fruits article gives you renewed hope and a Do You Spiralize? will increase the volume of that food, Bitter Melon new therapy to consider. Bitter melon is thus making them go a long way. considered a food, but it’s also sold as a For example, one zucchini is enough Is Useful For tea and dietary supplement. 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Not only thy medicine and SuzyCohen.com. can you use these spiralized veggies for medicine be thy by Ross Hauser, MD “pasta,” but you can also eat them as food. and Marion Hauser, MS, RD a side dish, use them in soups, add to Bitter melon is a Alzheimer’s piralization is the art of turning baked goods such as muffins and quick food that has a new veggies into “noodles” using a breads, or make delicious salads with potential use for an unusual cancer. It’s a Center Grant Sspiralizer. Many people are turning them. gourd that belongs to the pumpkin and to spiralizing to find healthier ways to A great website for how-to’s as well zucchini family. You’ll likely be told by your From United Way consume more vegetables, reduce carb as recipes is www.inspiralized.com. 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This simple switch can really It was established in 1991 by Ross Early signs of oral cancer are easy to Partner Agency and a recipient of the make a difference in your weight loss Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, ignore and include chronic mouth sores, grant for Hendry County. Together, the goals. Vegetables contain water and are RD. They can be reached at info@ white or red patches in your mouth, partner agencies, with the support of the loaded with nutrients, dietary fiber and caringmedical.com. numbness, pain, difficulty swallowing, jaw United Way, make a positive impact in swelling or voice alterations. our surrounding community. Together Bitter melon is a food, and its we make the difference,” said Robin safety, quality and affordability in the constituents have been studied for the past Goldstone Garcia, executive director of Four Hospitals United States through a commitment to few years for fast-growing malignancies, the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource transparency. 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Dubin Alzheimer’s announced its Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Certain inflammatory pathways and Grades, awarding Cape Coral Hospital, Binder, president and CEO of The Resource Center, a United Way partner Leapfrog Group. “It takes genuine pain-causing cytokines rise during the agency, provides information, support Gulf Coast Medical Center, HealthPark development and progression of oral Medical Center and Lee Memorial commitment at every level – from and education for individuals with clinicians to administrators to the board cancer. If bitter melon can control the Alzheimer’s disease or related memory Hospital each “A” grades; the highest cytokines (and again, research proves that possible ranking. of directors – and we congratulate the impairment and their caregivers in teams who have worked so hard to earn it does), then oral cancer progression and Lee and Hendry counties. 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Leapfrog is a United States and has named Golisano people money, you won’t hear about it than 40 years. national leader in driving quality health Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida after today. For a complete list of boats on care and it is an honor to be recognized one of the 10 best in the country for the A paradigm shift needs to occur in your display, exhibitors, show layout and more for our commitment to patient safety.” past three years. To learn more about mind if you’re being treated for cancer. information, visit www.goboatingflorida. Since 2000, The Leapfrog Group Leapfrog’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Please tell yourself that many malignancies com/boating-shows/2019-fort-myers- has promoted improved health care Grades, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade. have natural, proven treatments that can boat-show. org. help. Of course, you want to be prudent THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019 25

PETS OF THE WEEK photos provided Lee County Domestic Animal Services fabulous fosters. Emergency...... 911 This means I am Lee County Sheriff’s Office...... 477-1200 Cranberry already litter box Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 trained and social. Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 And Sanderson I play well with Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 the other kids in HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 ello, my Ft . Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 the kitten room Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 name is too. And, with Cranberry. Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 H the adopt-one- Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 I am an 8-year- get-a-feline-friend Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 old female pit at no additional Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 bull mix who is charge, I’m a Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 part of our “Class Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 great pick. ARTS of 2019.” It is My adoption National Adopt a Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 fee is $10 and Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 Senior Pet Month, get a feline friend Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 and we have a free. Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 fabulous class of BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 Pick your Sanderson ID# A798996 seniors at Animal own “purr-fect” Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Services. Our Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 companion from the pet “pup-kin” patch in Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 volunteers have November. There are plenty of pets to “fall” in love voted me “Most Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Cranberry ID# A796465 with at Lee County Domestic Animal Services when Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Likely to Become visiting with the many cats, kittens, dogs and rabbits Fort Myers Harmonica Band ...... 610-653-7940 a Zen Master!” currently available. Adoption fees will be reduced Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 This is thanks to my laid back demeanor and the for the entire month of November. Adult dogs more Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 way I make people feel relaxed whenever they Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 than six months of age are just $30 to adopt; cats Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 spend time with me. I am very well-trained and am and kittens are $10. In addition, cats and kittens are looking for the perfect home to spend my golden The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 two-for-one; adopt one and take home a second SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 years. With all senior dog adoptions this month, you feline friend at no additional charge. Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 receive a free bed, bag of food, toy, fuzzy blanket The shelter is open to the public Monday Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 and unconditional love and kisses. through Saturday at 5600 Banner Drive in CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS My adoption fee is $10. Fort Myers. Adoptions are available 10:30 a.m. American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 Hi, I’m Sanderson. I am a 2-month-old male Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 domestic shorthair who was just sprung out of foster information, visit Lee County Domestic Animal care and is finally ready for adoption. I came in with American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Services at www.leegov.com/animalservices or call Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 my litter mates a bit too small for neutering, so they 533-7387. Audubon Society...... 472-3156 spent some time being well-cared for by one of the Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 PAWS Of Sanibel Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Alex Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 his is Alex, who is looking for his forever Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter...... 239-267-1990 home. Alex is approximately 6 months FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy. . . . . 728-3743 old. He has been combo tested, had his Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 T Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 immunizations, been wormed, treated for fleas, and Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 neutered. He is an exceptionally sweet little guy. A Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 purrrrre joy to be around. He would be great with Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 school-aged, kind children, and everyone else above Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 that age. Kitties this wonderful don’t come around NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees...... 482-6713 too often. Call Pam at PAWS at 472-4823 if you Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 want to meet Alex. Alex Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Haven on Earth Animal League Baby Grey likes to Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 give kisses, and will Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Baby Grey cuddle and sleep with Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 you – just like a human Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 child. Baby Grey needs Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 And Peloton Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 a lot of attention and Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 really needs to have Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 another kitty around to Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 help keep him company Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 and play with him. POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Peloton is very easy Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 going. They both get United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 along great with other United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 cats and would do well AREA ATTRACTIONS in a multi-cat household. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 Baby Grey has extremely Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 soft fur and feels like Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 a marshmallow, while Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 Baby Grey little Peloton is sleek and Peloton Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 shiny. Peloton has a i There! We are Baby Grey (grey and white) JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 white tip at the end of her tail. Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 and Peloton (black and white tuxedo). While Come see us at the PetSmart on Six Mile Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 Hwe aren’t biological siblings, we’ve spent Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 our entire lives together so we would really like to We are being cared for by Haven on Skatium...... 321-7510 get adopted together. Baby Grey is a 6-month-old Earth Animal League. For more information, Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 male, and Peloton is a 5-month-old female. We’ve Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 call Diane at 860-833-4472 or email True Tours...... 945-0405 been neutered and spayed and have all of our [email protected]. vaccinations. We are very playful and sweet. To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@riverweekly .com 26 THE RIVER - NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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Find At Least Six Differences Between Panels SUDOKU To play Sudoku: Complete the grid so that every row, column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 (the same number cannot appear more than once in a row, column or 3x3 box.) There is no guessing and no math involved, just logic. Answer on page 28

Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing 1 ear sweet corn, kernels removed 3 cups cornbread, crumbled 1 pound ground sausage 3/4 cup carrots, chopped fine 3/4 cup celery, chopped fine 1 medium onion, chopped fine 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, sage) 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning (your favorite) 1 egg, beaten 1 cup vegetable broth Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat a large cast iron skillet (or other oven-safe pan) over medium-high heat. Brown sausage then add in corn, carrots, celery, onion, all-purpose seasoning, fresh herbs and sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Remove from heat and pour mixture into large bowl. Add crumbled cornbread and toss to combine. Add vegetable broth until mixture is moistened. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before adding the beaten egg. Pour back into cast iron skillet and bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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The FWC advises Pick ripe fruit from trees and remove drivers to be aware of their surroundings fallen fruit from the ground. as they drive in bear country, especially Remove wildlife and bird feeders or around dusk and dawn, and when there make them bear-resistant. See the new is forest on both sides of the road. The “Bears and Bird Feeders” video in the FWC works with Florida Department of “Brochures and Videos” section at www. Transportation to post bear crossing signs myfwc.com/bear. in areas that receive particularly high It is illegal in Florida to intentionally levels of vehicle-bear collisions and plan feed bears or leave out food or garbage locations for wildlife underpasses to allow that will attract bears and cause human- bears and other animals to cross safely bear conflicts. If you see or suspect under roadways. 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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Marina Pointe Bonita Springs 1998 8,242 $3,080,000 $3,080,000 0 Town And River Fort Myers 1997 6,452 $2,095,000 $1,800,000 242 Edgewater Fort Myers 2018 3,584 $2,095,000 $2,032,150 691 Town And River Fort Myers 2012 3,979 $1,595,000 $1,550,000 27 St. Charles Harbour Fort Myers 2009 6,507 $1,579,000 $1,539,000 289 Sanibel Shores Sanibel 1991 3,868 $1,295,000 $1,220,000 53 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2008 2,345 $998,725 $950,000 4 Fairview Estero 2003 3,118 $995,000 $895,000 207 Fairview Isles Fort Myers Beach 1969 1,678 $938,000 $870,000 329 Mcphie Park Fort Myers Beach 1990 1,783 $829,000 $795,000 281

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