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percussionist twice in competitions. He Exclusive Variety is a four-time varsity vocals champion, in addition to winning numerous awards Show Saturday for acting and choreography. He has recorded four award-winning a cappella At Lab Theater albums, including a “best album” that he Laboratory Theater of Florida featured his beatboxing. will present an evening of all original This is a special, one-night-only event. Tsong, spoken word, comedy and This event is not included in the Lab even beatboxing performed by talented Theater season pass. local youth. The Prabh & Wedler All Besides Saini and Lordeus, the show Original, Not Your Usual Variety Show is features Kristen Noble, Darius Webb, a one-night-only experience on Saturday, Araima Hondares, Anna Lehman, Gus July 24 at 8 p.m. Bahruth, Isabella Sbarra, Mady Ladd, Prabh Saini and Wedler Lordeus will Andrew Darden and Kinley Gomez. beatbox and emcee a night of young “People should come to the show Southwest Florida talent. Expect to hear because it is a one-night-only event where all-original material, including a cappella you can see the young talent in Southwest singers, guitarists, ukulele, poetry and Florida at their absolute best,” said Saini. comedy. All performers are younger than “Get this – it’s all original. If you want to age 25 and the creators of their original see a great handful of talent, this is the Wedler Lordeus material. Prabh Saini photos provided night for you.” Lab Artistic Director Annette Trossbach talented young people who will only help Horrors at Cypress Lake High School To help promote these young artists, said, “These are names and faces to know to propel them to the next level. You’ll be (CLHS), and winning Best Mix for The photography and videography are and follow. Everybody in the show should able to look back a few years and say, ‘I A Cappella Group at CLHS during the encouraged. Guests are invited to use be on a list of some of the most talented remember when that kid was just 16 and International Competition of High School #labtheaterfl. young people in Southwest Florida. All performing her own material at the Lab A Cappella (ICHSA). Saini has released Tickets are $25 each or $12 for their material is original, and all these Theater. And now she’s got a Grammy.’” his first album, entitled The Collective, students with valid student IDs. Seating is kids are at the beginning of their careers. Saini has been involved in various under the moniker Nové. It is available on limited. Lab Theater is located at 1634 They’re about to head off to college theater productions and musical all streaming platforms. Woodford Avenue in downtown Fort and be connected with so many other endeavors. His latest work includes Lordeus is a beatboxer, singer, actor Myers. For tickets, call 218-0481 or visit his role of Seymour in Little Shop of and dancer who has won best vocal www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com.

images courtesy www.artinlee.org Alliance provides a specially trained and ideas on issues revealed in the play per person for four shows to $144 per describer who verbalizes what’s happening through discussion with the cast, director Alliance Theater person for all six shows. Individual ticket on stage during pauses in dialogue. The or panel guests. The opportunity is prices are $30, $13 for students or $25 describer uses a headset microphone, included with ticket purchase. Season To Begin for Alliance members. while individuals using the service listen The plays this season include: heatre Conspiracy will begin its 28th For most shows in the season, through a receiver with a single earpiece. The Chechens by Phillip Christian season at the Alliance for the Arts in performances are Thursday, Friday and Reservation of headsets is required prior Smith and directed by Bill Taylor: August TAugust. Saturday with a 7:30 p.m. start time, and to the show by calling 939-2787. 5 to 7, 12 to 14 at 7:30 p.m.; August The new season will include beloved Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The Colored To widen the post-show conversation 15 at 2 p.m. – Winner of the 2019 classics, comedic favorites and award- Museum performances are varied due to and discuss what the art onstage means Bruce and Janet Bunch New Play Contest winning new plays from the most popular the immersive nature of the production to individuals and society, Alliance officials Award, The Chechens is an intense, unknown playwrights. This year marks the and limited capacity. will facilitate community conversations funny and vital production. Set in modern return of indoor theater at the Alliance Audio-described shows are also through talkbacks on select dates. day Grozny, the capital of Russia’s after moving online and outdoors since available on selected dates. For Talkbacks allow the audience to ask Chechen Republic, rumors are going theatergoers with blindness or have March 2020, due to COVID-19. questions and express their thoughts continued on page 14 Season subscriptions range from $112 moderate to severe vision loss, the 2 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Tillis Hotel by Gerri Reaves, PhD his hotel pictured circa 1910 was something of a quick- change artist when it came to ownership and names. T The Tillis Hotel, or Tillis House, as it was commonly known, was located on the riverfront at the foot of Hendry Street, near the entrance to the Hendry Street dock. It stood on what is now the northeast corner of Hendry and Bay. At that time, the riverbank lay just beyond what became Bay Street, and plentiful rain or a storm could flood the area. On the photo’s far left, part of the Jackson Street dock is visible in the distance. That location gave the establishment two of its best amenities, a river view and cool breezes. It was a two-story, two-part structure, one side for boarding and one for dining. The hotel’s owners, Mr. and Mrs. JV Tillis, had previous experience in the hotel business, having been managers at the popular Florida House on Main Street. By late 1911, however, they sold the hotel bearing their name to Mrs. HL Heath. It was sold yet again in early 1912, to WB Hingson, who made a few changes, advertising regularly with the promise of “the best meals in town, regardless of price.” In February, he changed the name to the River View Hotel. He also made various improvements and repairs over the next year or so. In early 1915, it changed hands again. PR “Pat” Sullen, a newcomer to town, ran it only about a year and a half before selling out and relocating to Moore Haven. A series of seawalls pushed the riverfront northward over the last century. Today, the former hotel He, too, advertised regularly, mentioning hot and cold baths, the “coolest rooms site is a parking lot. The Hall of Fifty States (center) faces Edwards Drive. photo by Gerri Reaves in town,” and special summer rates. Regular meals were only a quarter. (History note: Sullen’s move to Moore Haven proved fatal, for he was killed there in August 1916. The incident was ruled justifiable homicide.) In 1917, the hotel acquired another proprietor and name, Mrs. AR Jenny’s Caloosa Hotel, which according to the ad, overlooked the “beautiful Caloosahatchee Bay.” The price of meals increased to 35 cents. By the following year, she was operating the Caloosa Dining room and meals increased again – to 40 cents! The 1920s changed the Hendry and Bay area. Bay Street underwent major development, including the extension of the street both east and west, and seawalls that gained ground for downtown. Modern buildings were constructed where wood-frame ones once stood. Today, a parking lot exists on the former riverside hotel site. Walk to Hendry and Bay and imagine checking in at the Tillis Hotel on the banks of the beautiful Caloosahatchee and paying only 25 cents for dinner. Then visit the following research centers to learn more about the countless hotels that housed visitors and boarders in the town’s early history. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Call 332-8778 for post-pandemic hours or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. theimag.org. Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, The News-Press The Tillis Hotel, pictured circa 1910, stood at the foot of Hendry on the riverfront and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. photo courtesy SWFL Historical Society

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The mission of FSBA grant the FSBA Student Scholarship is to increase student achievement to a student in her district. Jordan through the development of effective participated in various networking school board leadership and advocacy and engagement activities to earn for public education. 4 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 Fort Myers Art: The Lab Theater is located at two- and three-dimensional mediums (like 1634 Woodford Avenue in downtown painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, Playwright Tells Fort Myers. For more information, ceramics, fiber and mixed media) to call 218-0481 or visit www. emerging and contemporary trends (such How Love Story laboratorytheaterflorida.com. as digital, installation, performance and Different Strokes at Alliance experiential based works). This diversity Ends In First Line through August 28 of genre, media and motif is on full On view in the main gallery at the by Tom Hall display in Different Strokes. Alliance for the Arts through August The Alliance for the Arts is located he Laboratory 28 is Different Strokes. The exhibition at 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Theater of recognizes the unique styles and widely Myers. For more information, call TFlorida, in diverse approaches of Alliance member 939-2787 or visit www.artinlee.org. conjunction with artists. The artists participating in this Tom Hall is both an amateur artist The Laboratory two-month-long, 72-piece show were and aspiring novelist who writes art Theater of Florida: challenged to exhibit pieces that didn’t quest thrillers. He is in the final stages Education, will quite fit into other calls to artists over the of completing his debut novel titled Art present Failure: past year. Detective. A former tax attorney, he A Love Story by photo courtesy www.artswfl.com Each day, the Alliance strives lives in Estero with his fiancé and their Philip Dawkins, to support and foster all styles and four cats. opening Thursday, do that? Why give it all away? Eventually, mediums – ranging from traditional July 29 and playing for two weekends. we puzzled out that maybe the ending’s Set in 1928, the play follows the Fail not the best part. The show focuses on sisters: Nelly, Jenny June and Gerty. how we spend the little time we have, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; July 31 at 1 p.m. They live above the family clock repair and it does that by making us enjoy Mound House Cost: $5 per person; does not include shop near the Chicago River, and are spending time with the characters we Mound House admission; Mound House destined to die within the year in reverse have onstage. We laugh with them, cry Outdoor Nature members free. order. This whimsical play weaves with them, and we root for them, even as Garden Outside Guided Tour –All through the story of the Fail sisters, their we remember the inevitable will happen. And Education ages; Tuesday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Stroll hopes and dreams, all while inching That’s the magic of this show: it tells you he Mound House, the oldest through the Mound House gardens to toward the end of their lives. Tuneful what will happen, but then dares you to standing structure on Fort Myers discover how its unique plants conserve songs and a chorus of clocks follow hope otherwise.” TBeach, is offering an array of water and protect wildlife, while learning the sisters as their time runs out in this Weymouth shares directing duties outdoor nature and education programs how the Calusa and other Native magical, mystical fable about the power with Steven Michael Kennedy, who was each month. Americans used them in their daily lives. of love. last seen at Lab Theater in the role of Newton Beach Park Guided Beach Cost: $5 per person; does not include “Failure does something curious,” Leonardo DaVinci in Botticelli in the Walk – for all ages; each Tuesday and Mound House admission; Mound House said co-director Madelaine Weymouth. Fire. Thursday; weather permitting. Free members free. “It tells you exactly how it will end in the This touching show is presented by outdoor nature program. Parking is $3 Mangroves by Kayak Tour – Ages 12 show’s first line. The kids and I had a LabEd’s summer camp students, and all per hour; one hour generally enough. and older; weather permitting. July 23, great discussion: why would a playwright proceeds support the Lab’s education Meet at the thatched hut closest to the 28, 31 at 9 a.m. Cost: $45-per-person; program. beach; no registration necessary; Newton Mound House members $15. 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Mackenzie Hummer shaves Armando Llechu at a 2020 event photos provided Sponsors Needed For Clips For Cancer Event ponsors are needed for Clips for Cancer, a month-long event in SSeptember that raises the funds necessary to ensure that programs and services are available for the increasing number of local children diagnosed with cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital. During childhood cancer awareness month, local community leaders will shave their heads to empower cancer patients like Owen Hart. When Owen’s mother, Amy Burge, noticed bruises on her 2-year-old son that wouldn’t heal, she took him to the doctor and received devastating news. Owen was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and admitted to Owen Hart at play Golisano Children’s Hospital. Owen will Hospital brings world-class cancer remain in treatment for another year care close to home, offering the “I was devastated and lost,” said same treatments as other centers of Burge. “I had no family here. I was excellence. alone. I had no idea how we were going The survival rate for pediatric cancer to get through it.” at the children’s hospital is 84 percent – Thanks go to events like Clips for higher than the national average. Cancer, the generous Southwest Florida Golisano Children’s Hospital has community and Barbara’s Friends, more than 90 children in current which has a 26-year history of helping treatment and more than 200 children kids with cancer and life-threatening receiving continued and follow-up care. blood disorders. To date, Barbara’s To raise awareness about the Friends has cared for more than challenges of childhood cancer and 10,000 local children. The program treatment side effects, Barbara’s Friends provides access to resources for families established Clips for Cancer in 2018. including transportation, gas cards for In 2020, 35 adult leaders stepped up families to get to and from treatment to have their heads shaved and raise and meals for parents when a child is money. It has grown from a one-day staying overnight. event with a few participants to a Clips for Cancer is important month-long celebration of childhood because: cancer patients and survivors by the Owen was one of more than 70 community. Clips for Cancer has raised children diagnosed with cancer in close to $300,000 in the past three Southwest Florida in the last year; years to assist families during their More than half of Golisano child’s cancer journey. Children’s Hospital’s patients are Each Friday in September, shaves underinsured, on Medicaid or have will be hosted on Facebook Live from no insurance – yet no child is denied Great Clips salons. Other events treatment; planned to date include: a special 9/11 The children’s hospital is one of only heroes shave featuring representatives nine centers in Florida to offer complete from multiple fire departments and law pediatric cancer care; enforcement agencies, and a Haircuts As a member of the Children’s Helping Heroes Block Party during Oncology Group, Golisano Children’s continued on page 6 6 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 school district. Students Honored High school students interested in broadcast journalism or TV production For Excellence who would like more information on the LeeSchools TV intern program can In Journalism e-mail Jason Sill at jasonssi@leeschools. he School District of Lee County net. announced that LeeSchools TV The NATAS Student Awards Tintern Grace Edmonds has been encourages the pursuit of excellence awarded a 2021 Student Production in video production and focuses public Award (Student EMMY) from the attention on outstanding achievements National Academy of Television Arts & produced by students. The awards Sciences Suncoast Chapter. Edmonds are intended to be an incentive for will now compete with students from the pursuit of excellence in television around the country in the National journalism and focus public attention on Student Production Awards, hosted by outstanding achievements in television the National Academy of Television Arts produced by college and/or high school and Sciences. students. Edmonds EMMY win is for the category of Multimedia Journalist and, From page 5 in particular, her story, Earning Their Stripes. In it, she profiles Dunbar High Clips For Cancer School student Conner Daniels and her Grace Edmonds photos provided Ashleigh Lucas Bruno’s of Brooklyn’s 7th anniversary internship in the cytometry lab at Fort Ashleigh Lucas on being nominated Coordinator Jason Sill. “They are celebration on September 19. Myers-based cancer diagnostic center for two Student EMMYs. Her story, dedicated to their work and they both Clips for Cancer sponsorship NeoGenomics. Coming to a Zone Near You, is about have very bright futures. It’s awesome to opportunities include: $25,000 “I am just so grateful to have been the school district’s plans for smaller see our world-class students winning on presenting sponsor, $10,000 best friend nominated, let alone win,” Edmonds elementary school proximity zones, and a world-class stage. To look at the list of sponsor and $5,000 clips sponsor. In said. “Every day I’m learning in the was nominated in the Public Affairs/ schools that were nominated, it makes addition, members of the community field and my only plan is to continue to Community Service category. The Lady the recognition even more special, for are invited to show their support by learn and grow, because this is only the Legacy was nominated in the Sports Lee County and public education.” volunteering to be a shavee and raising beginning for me.” Story or Segment category. The LeeSchools TV intern program $2,500 or more to support kids with Edmonds graduated from Island Lucas graduated from Riverdale offers high school students an cancer and the pediatric hematology Coast High School in June and plans High School in June and will attend the educational TV production internship and oncology program. to attend Florida SouthWestern State University of Florida this fall to major in that provides hands-on broadcast For information on becoming a College before transferring to a larger broadcast journalism. journalism experience. Students learn sponsor, a shavee or supporting Clips university to pursue a degree in broadcast “I am just so proud of Ashleigh and and implement skills such as recording, for Cancer, visit www.barbarasfriends. journalism. 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That characteristic inspires the common phrase “sprouting like This mushroom is growing in a mangrove mushrooms,” meaning to suddenly and swamp photos by Gerri Reaves Mushrooms are common year around in South Florida, but during the rainy season, ones rapidly increase in number. they have an astonishing range of sizes, like these sprout in lawns and gardens If you have them all year in your yard, forms and colors, which can change as radiating “gills” on the undersides, while the intriguingly named destroying angel you might be over-watering the lawn. they age. others have wrinkled or pit-like spore- (Amanita virosa). Other species cause However, there’s no reason to worry There are generally two forms: ones producing structures. severe reactions. about detrimental effects on the lawn. that grow on the ground, usually with The texture and color of stalks and For consumption, rely on the In fact, mushrooms decompose rotting stalks and caps, and ones that grow on caps vary greatly: shaggy, warty, smooth, mushrooms in the grocery store’s produce organic matter and enrich the soil. Only logs or tree trunks, called bracket or shelf scaly, or wrinkly. department. if a species is toxic do you want to mushrooms. The latter usually lacks stalks The stalk might be ringed by a fringy Sources: Field Guide to Common necessarily remove it. or might have short stalks. skirt. Macrofungi in Eastern Forests and Their In addition, some species have The caps of stalked mushrooms can be One thing to remember: unless you Ecosystem Functions by Michael E. Ostry beneficial symbiotic relationships with flat, bulbous and curved – bell-, funnel-, or are an expert on mushrooms, don’t even et al., National Audubon Society Field other plants or provide food for wildlife. parasol-shaped. think about ingesting one you find in the Guide to Florida by Peter Alden et al., At the least, they are curiosities, and The caps of some species caps have yard or on a nature walk. and www.gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu. At least 10 mushrooms that grow in Plant Smart explores the diverse Florida are deadly poisonous, such as flora of South Florida. land management practice used to Trail Closure improve the native plant communities and, ortions of Caloosahatchee Creeks therefore, wildlife habitat. 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ACT-1719-21 IslandSun-River Ad Thrift Store Christmas July.indd 1 7/7/21 10:42 AM 8 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 Small light wire hooks from a No. 1 to Mixed Bag a 2/0 are also a good choice. Baits for mangrove snapper include shiners, live Summer Fishing shrimp and small pinfish. Chumming lots of the hatch bait that is around is a sure by Capt. fire method to get them fired up too. Matt Mitchell When flats fishing, I’ve been drifting inally, with no in the deeper water from four to six feet. weather issues, Look for areas where the sand and grass Fwe managed are mixed. Fosters Point flats, Red Light to get in a full week Shoal and Captiva Rocks have been just a of fishing, letting few of the better flats. There is no better our clients catch a way to locate fish in these areas than by great mixed bag of casting a soft plastic jig. When the water fish. Having a wide is clear like now, a quarter ounce jig head variety of both gear with a white paddle tail is my choice. and baits lets us take Unlike live bait, you can make really long advantage of what the day’s conditions casts to prospect the entire area with gave us. Pass fishing remained strong on bobber fishing. Another advantage of the lower phases of the tide while action casting the jigs is that when you miss the out on the deeper flats always produced bite, you simply continue the retrieve, a mixed bag of fish including trout, and the bait’s not gone. This allows you snapper, blacktip sharks and even some multiple shots before you hook the fish pompano. Going back in the mangroves without having to rebait. Once you locate and chumming with small shiners gave us the fish, anchor up and enjoy. This is one a great bite on juvenile snook, jacks and time we often do much better on plastics hungry mangrove snapper. than even a live bait. Mangrove snapper fishing has really With our summer rains in full picked up as it always does this time swing, getting back to the dock before every year. These tasty fish that are found mid-afternoon has been a must. Getting all year long get to be much bigger during caught out in one of these daily strong our summer months. They are being thunderstorms can be a dangerous or, at caught almost anywhere throughout the least, soaking wet proposition. The one sound, although the passes and docks real plus to these daily storms though close to the passes have some of the is that it cools off the water just a few largest concentrations. When targeting degrees, making the fish more active. these tasty fish, you should remember Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing they have very good eyesight so the local waters since he moved to Sanibel lighter the gear you can fish, the more in 1980. He now lives in St. James successful you will be. I often go all City and works as a back country the way down to a six-foot-long 15- or fishing guide. If you have comments or even 12-pound test fluorocarbon leader. questions, email captmattmitchell@aol. com. Danny with a redfish caught while fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week photo provided

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Adoption Events To Be Held At Outreach Centers ee County Domestic Animal Services is partnering with the Lee County LSheriff’s Office to hold adoption events at Community Outreach Centers. Deputy Chance and Sergeant Hope invite everyone to give shelter pets a ‘chance’ and adopt, don’t shop. A selection of adoptable pets will be available at each event and visitors also can see additional available pets online and LIVE MUSIC learn more about them. Fri, Sat & Sun The adoption events are: 5pm - 8pm Monday, August 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Miromar Outreach Center, Suite 109, Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Get a taste of Key West right here on Sanibel. Road, Estero. For the past 18 years, The Island Cow is Sanibel’s award-winning Tuesday, August 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cape Coral Outreach Center, 4522 Del family dining destination with great cookin’, lavish island cocktails, Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral. specialty coffees, outdoor games, and live entertainment. Wednesday, August 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Edison Mall Outreach Center, Suite 1930, 4125 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers. Thursday August 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Downtown Outreach Center, 2125 First Street, Fort Myers. The adoption fee on dogs will be reduced to $20 and cats/kittens to $10 with an approved application for the events. Online applications can be found Family Owned & Operated | 300+ Menu Items | Open Daily 8am - 9pm at www.leelostpets.com. For more information, call 533-7387 or visit www. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island | 239.472.0606 | SanibelIslandCow.com leelostpets.com. 10 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 Cost per adult is $15, seniors are $14, Plant Collection New Films On students and children are $12, children age 2 and younger are free, and IMAG Donated To The Big Screen At members are free as well. The IMAG History & Science Center is The Estates Science Center located at 2000 Cranford Avenue in Fort dison and Ford Winter Estates he IMAG History & Science Center Myers. For more information, call 243- received a donation of an aspidistra will show three new movies at the 0043 or visit www.theimag.org. E(cast iron plant) collection from a Tmuseum throughout the day. local gardener. The collection includes Discover the majesty and magnificence nearly 30 full-size and dwarf cultivars. of the largest animal ever to walk the Punta Rassa Boat This plant earned its common name from earth, the titanosaur. Titanosaur 3D is a the Victorian era when it was the only movie that explores the life, history, and Ramp To Close houseplant that could withstand the low environment of long-necked sauropods light, cold, and often dreary environment from egg to towering titan. Vivid animation Temporarily of Victorian homes. brings the titanosaur back to life in this Full-size aspidistra were planted in he Punta Rassa Boat Ramp will be touching, family-friendly celebration of closed temporarily from Monday, the research gardens where the plants the prehistoric world. Titanosaur 3D should thrive under the shade of the Zulu TJuly 26 through Thursday, July 29 showtimes are 12:15 p.m. and 3 p.m. for parking lot improvements. The ramp fig (Ficus lutea). Dwarf varieties were daily. planted with companion azaleas (Azalea will reopen Friday, July 30, weather Journey to Space: Next stop Mars permitting. Patch work began on July 14. “White Ruffles”) in a shady bed near the is a behind-the-scenes look at space Moonlight Garden to re-establish the The Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, located at Horticulture specialist Karen Maxwell with exploration and what it will take to send 15001 Punta Rassa Road in Fort Myers, is Japanese horticulture link to Mina Edison. astronauts to Mars within the next 20 The donation of these Japanese one of the aspidistras photo provided Lee County Parks & Recreation’s most- years with new spacecraft, landers, habitats plants serves to remind visitors that in the used boat ramp. Signs have been posted Shipman’s 1929 design, along with and vehicles for safe interplanetary travel, 1930s, Mina Edison was renowned for funkia and snapdragons (Antirrhinaea). to alert boaters of the upcoming closure. touchdown and colonization. Journey to her unparalleled collection of Japanese A plant that Mina was particularly proud During the parking lot project, the Lee plants at her Fort Myers winter home. of was the Japanese flowering almond Space showtimes are 12:45 p.m. and County parking sticker will be honored at Mina was exposed to Japanese culture (Prunus triloba), which produced pink 3:30 p.m. daily. the City of Sanibel boat ramp – just across at the 1888 and 1893 World Fairs, flowers, but unfortunately, it was not With Aircraft Carrier: City at Sea, the Sanibel Causeway from the Punta where the country of Japan showcased suited for Florida’s climate. you will find yourself aboard the USS Rassa Ramp – so boaters with stickers art, architecture and horticulture at the Visitors can see the new aspidistra Ronald Reagan alongside 5,000 highly have the option to pay the bridge toll and Exposition Universelle – the Paris World’s collection and other plants when touring skilled sea and air personnel conducting use that ramp without paying its meter fee. Fair, and then to Americans at its largest the gardens at Edison and Ford Winter flight operations during the largest, most Visit www.leeparks.org for more fair, the Columbia Exposition in Chicago. Estates. Self-guided and guided tours comprehensive maritime training exercises information. Parking fees are $10 for According to early design plans for the are offered daily. Specialty garden tours, in the world. Aircraft Carrier show times 24 hours, $20 for 48 hours or $30 Moonlight Garden, white azaleas were led by horticulture staff are available by are 1:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily. for 72 hours. Boaters can purchase an included in the first established plantings appointment. For more information, visit Admission to all three movies is annual parking sticker online or by calling and were incorporated into Ellen Biddle www.edisonford.org. included in your admission to the museum. 533-7275.

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Real estate expeRt SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel & Captiva Islands is All About Home Cathie Lewis, Realtor I will Sincerely work for You Phone: 239-745-7367 [email protected] 695 Tarpon Bay Rd. Sanibel, FL 33957 239.472.6551 Pfeifer Realty Group coin.decoratingden.com 12 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 Book Review children. Augusta and Lily survive and, It puts together a full account of that while stranded at sea, they begin to see terrible night and reconstructs the details Surviving how their comfortable life had kept them that caused the disaster. from realizing that Priscilla is an equal. Surviving Savannah is an epic novel. Savannah The reader feels Everly’s passion as Author Lisa Wingate said, “Hidden she looks into long-buried details, and history rises from the watery depths by Di Saggau we experience the Pulaski’s cruel demise in all its glittering glory but also in n 1838, the and the life-threatening aftermath of its intimate, human detail. A journey steamship the passengers. Callahan tells the story readers and book clubs will treasure.” It’s IPulaski sank with in vivid detail, covering land and sea. on my book club list. Savannah’s elite on board. It was called “The Titanic awareness means that the child: of the South.” School Smart Knows the difference between Through time, pictures and print; their fates were by Shelley M. Greggs, NCSP Recognizes environmental print (stop forgotten until the signs, grocery); wreck was found, ear Understands that print can appear and now their story is being told by Patti Readers, alone or with pictures; Callahan, author of the bestselling novel Here is Recognizes that print occurs in Becoming Mrs. Lewis. D the second article different mediums (pencil, crayon, ink); Surviving Savannah is based on in this series about Recognizes that print occurs on the true story of how the steamship’s school readiness. different surfaces (paper, computer boiler exploded 183 years ago and, We will be screen, billboard); what was meant to be a one-night-at-sea covering a number Understands that words are read left celebration, turned into a terrifying of important to right; test of fate, luck, fortitude and God’s image provided developmental Understands the lines of text are read providence. There were nearly 200 crew candlesticks and a gold pocket watch areas that are critical for school success. top to bottom; and passengers aboard and only 59 with the hands frozen at the time of the With the increased academic pressure Understands the function of white survived. explosion. we have now, parents seem most space between words; In modern time, Everly Winthrop, a The 19th century timeline is told concerned about reading skills so today’s Understands that print corresponds to Savannah College of Art and Design from the perspectives of two women: article will focus on children’s readiness speech word for-word; and history professor, is asked to guest-curate Lilly Forsythe, who is traveling with her to read and what you can do at home to Knows the difference between letters a new museum collection focusing on infant daughter and enslaved nursemaid promote this readiness. and words. artifacts recovered from the steamship Priscilla, and Lilly’s 22-year-old aunt Children’s readiness to read has Parents can build print awareness Pulaski. A few weeks into her research, Augusta Longstreet, whose brother, gained greater attention recently as by pointing out print as distinct from explorers find the wreck’s remnants a plantation owner and financier, is it has become clear that children’s pictures in everyday life; pointing out some 30 miles off the coast of North instrumental in the ship’s construction. developmental experiences lead to more store and restaurant marquees; pointing Carolina. The exhibit includes coins, He is also on board with his wife and six preparedness for reading. Children are out print with and without pictures ready to read when they have developed (e.g., “Here’s a page with just words”); an ear for the way words sound, can pointing out words written in different identify rhyme and alliteration, can blend media and on different surfaces (e.g., sounds, recognize initial sounds and can “Look, someone wrote on that wall identify sound units in words. Together, with spray paint”); occasionally tracing these skills are called phonological words with your finger as you read; note awareness and usually emerge in that we begin reading at the top (point children between ages 2 and 6. Children to the top and say, “Here’s where we with good phonological awareness skills start”); playing find-the-word games with usually learn to read quickly. Children your child; and teaching the alphabet who are poor readers often have weak via songs and rhymes and talking about phonological skills. which letters make up familiar words. Phonological awareness – There Book handling – Children also are many things that parents can do to need to learn book-handling skills facilitate phonological awareness and such as orienting a book correctly and improve their child’s readiness to read: recognizing the beginning and the end; Read nursery rhymes, sing songs and giving children their own books or Available at clap along with the rhythm; letting them take books from the local www.Amazon.com Play games with words that sound library helps; allowing children to hold alike as you experience them in books while being read to; and asking www.OutSkirtsPress.com everyday life. (“We’re passing ‘Mark’s them to open the book at the beginning Park,’ that’s a funny name because they and close the book at the end of the sound alike”); story to facilitate book-handling skills. Play a game where the goal is to find The information in this article was objects with names that begin with a adapted from NASP’s School and certain initial sound; this is a great game Home handouts by Mary Ann Rafoth, for walks or car rides; and PhD, NCSP; Erin L. Buchenauer, MEd; Play clapping games and clap with Katherine Kolb Crissman, MEd; and each distinct sound. (“‘C-a-t’ is a three Jennifer L. Halko, Indiana University of clap word). Pennsylvania. Comprehension – Parents can build Shelley Greggs is former faculty at the following comprehension skills: Florida SouthWestern State College, attending to short stories by reading the where she taught psychology and normal wide variation in young children’s education courses. She is also a development and learning, and the nationally certified school psychologist extent to which the school’s expectations “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters and consultant for School Consultation of beginning kindergarten children Services, a private educational that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of are appropriate and respect individual consulting company. Questions for each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered differences. publication may be addressed to by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches Print awareness – Another important [email protected] or at www. for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams readiness skill that helps children learn schoolconsultationservices.com. to read is called print awareness. Print THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 13 holds many board of directors positions future, people with intellectual and New Leadership including but not limited to Healthcare Director Sheds developmental disabilities should be Network of Southwest Florida, Leadership valued members of their communities. At Collaboratory Collier Foundation, Greater Naples Interim Status This type of passion and dedication has Chamber, the Partnership for Collier’s fueled LARC’s mission for 67 years. Future Economy – Opportunity Naples, At LARC We’ll continue that legacy and grow to Uncommon Friends Foundation and provide more opportunities for people the South Lee Economic Development ngela Katz has been with intellectual and developmental Council. In addition, she is a member disabilities in the future.” of the advisory board of Seaside Bank, Anamed Katz aimis to continue championing Southwest Florida FutureMakers Coalition executive director at Lee Association innovative programs and meeting and WorkforceNow Research. Dr. Timur community needs for individuals with has served on the Collaboratory board of Remarkable Citizens (LARC). intellectual disabilities. She created since 2019. the Learn, Achieve, Become program In 2017, Jackson retired from Lee Established in 1954, LARC (LAB) as well as the Exceptional Health after 12 years as system director, Employers event recognizing employers government and community relations. Inc. is a training Dennie Hamilton Dr. Aysegul Timur center for success in the community that have hired Her 40-plus-year career spans executive individuals with intellectual and roles in business, state government that provides ollaboratory developmental disabilities. Through and chambers of commerce including support services Angela Katz recently to individuals vision and funding, she brought appointed advocacy, visioning, administration, C management and collaborative leadership. with intellectual and developmental LARC’s Engraving Enterprise to life new board disabilities and their families. and established the Lori Carroll-Collins leadership. Jackson earned bachelor’s and master’s Katz was named interim executive Scholarship fund. Dennie Hamilton degrees in administration of justice from Southern Illinois University. She has director in March 2021. A highly- Katz received her certification in will serve as board fundraising management from Indiana chair, Dr. Aysegul volunteered her time with numerous accomplished strategic fundraising and boards including Pace Center for Girls, development professional, Katz joined University, Lilly Family School of Timur will serve as Philanthropy. She earned certificates in vice chair and Sally Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club, LARC as director of development American Heart Association, Hodges and communications in 2016. non-profit management and non-profit Jackson will become operations from Hodges University. She a new board trustee. University, Park Royal Psychiatric Her responsibilities included fund Hospital, United Way, American Cancer development, internal and external is a board member of the Association Hamilton retired Sally Jackson of Fundraising Professionals and The in 2019 from Society and American Red Cross. communications, marketing, and She has been named a finalist for the advancing community and business Babcock Neighborhood School. She a 39-year career in the electric utility was named non-profit employee of the industry. His last 12 years, he served News-Press Trailblazer of the Year partnerships. and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber “I am excited to work with such a year by The Cape Coral Community as executive vice president and chief Foundation in 2019. executive officer of Lee County Electric of Commerce APEX Award. She is talented staff and to collaborate with For more information, visit www. Cooperative. He received bachelor’s and a Leadership Lee County graduate, community partners to build upon master’s degrees in nuclear engineering received the Pride of Florida Award LARC’s legacy and strategic vision,” larcleecounty.org or contact Katz at from Texas A&M University and a by Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto and a said Katz. “Having the opportunity to 334-6285, ext. 210 or angelakatz@ master of business administration degree Woman on Distinction in Health Care. realize one’s full potential and a secure larcleecounty.org. from Tulane University. Hamilton also Collaboratory was founded in 1976 completed executive education programs as the Southwest Florida Community at Columbia and the University of Foundation. For more information, visit Michigan. He currently serves as a board www.collaboratory.org. member for Florida Southwestern State College’s Financing Corporation and Texas A&M’s Energy Institute. He has Continental served as a Collaboratory board member since 2014 and as former chair of the Women’s Club audit and governance committees. he Continental Women’s Club CELEBRATING 25 YEARS Dr. Timur is vice president and will hold a luncheon meeting at LECTURE SERIES vice provost of strategy and program TThe Hideaway Country Club on innovation and a member of the Thursday, August 5 at 11:30 a.m. The Register online at: ShellMuseum.org/lecture-series Regional Economic Research Institute program will feature Dotty St Amand, Free, virtual program, presented via Zoom. at Florida Gulf Coast University. She CEO of Lighthouse of SWFL. received her doctoral degree in business Cost to attend the luncheon is $24. administration, majoring in economics, The Hideaway Country Club is located from the University of South Florida, JULY 27 · 5 PM and both her master’s and bachelor’s at 5670 Trailwinds Drive in Fort Myers. degrees in business administration from For more information or to make a reservation, call Liz Paul at 691-7561. SUPERSIZED SQUID Join squid expert the University of Istanbul. Dr. Timur Rebecca Mensch as By Rebecca Mensch she presents about Bailey-Matthews the Giant Squid and National Shell Museum the Colossal Squid. For millennia the Giant Squid has captured the imagination and inspired tales of sea beasts such as the kraken. Because of the extreme depths these magnificent mollusks live in, many questions about these animals have gone unanswered until the last two decades. 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3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL Open Daily (239) 395-2233 • ShellMuseum.org 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 14 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 Will Power Susan may want the trust to only benefit her bloodline. What if Madelyn leaves amounts to Tony and after her death, he remarries? If his will leaves his entire estate Should Your Son-In-Law to Tony’s new spouse then at his death, Susan’s wealth might never benefit her grandsons Thomas and Michael. Or Daughter-In-Law Inherit? On the other hand, if Madelyn dies and significant wealth lands with Thomas and Michael, there is the chance that Tony doesn’t have funds to pay for necessities while by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified his children are millionaires. I’ve actually seen this happen with some files. Susan Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA probably wouldn’t want that result either. ost of my clients’ estate plans ultimately distribute the There are middle of the road options available. One is to require a continuing assets to the children, and if a child predeceases, then trust for Tony if she chooses to exercise her power of appointment to benefit him, Mher share is often slated to be distributed to her children. as opposed to an outright distribution that may end up out of the bloodline. Susan’s This is known as a “per stirpes” distribution. documents could require that an independent trustee manage the account, and In many testamentary trusts created for children in a determine whether Tony is entitled to distributions, considering the assets and income will or trust, that child has the ability, through a “power of otherwise available to him. appointment” to change the per stirpes schematic. As an The trust for Tony could also be built as a “sprinkle” trust, benefiting not only example, Susan’s trust indicates at her death to create a Tony, but Thomas and Michael as well. Any income the spouse doesn’t need can be testamentary trust for her daughter, Madelyn, then at Madelyn’s distributed to the grandsons, for example. death (or if Madelyn predeceases Susan), then the trust is The power of appointment could limit the percentage of Madelyn’s trust that distributed per stirpes to Madelyn’s children, Thomas and Michael. would be funneled into a share for Tony, say 30 percent. The other 70 percent could Susan, however, may grant Madelyn the power to appoint what remains of her immediately vest with Thomas and Michael. share through Madelyn’s will to “my descendants, their spouses and charities” that You get the picture. There are many options available with carefully worded Madelyn selects. This gives Madelyn broad power to change the default distribution language specific to Susan’s intent. which is set for equal shares to Thomas and Michael. Finally, realize just because Susan grants her daughter Madelyn the power to Perhaps Madelyn wants to treat her sons disproportionately. Or if one son has a appoint her share at her death, this doesn’t mean that Madelyn must or will do so. drug or alcohol dependency problem, she might choose to include special provisions Madelyn might decide to let the share vest with her sons rather than with Tony. relating to that and name an independent trustee to manage that son’s share. She The power of appointment is a useful tool to make an otherwise inflexible, might also include her grandchildren, should she want to. irrevocable trust more fluid, and be able to adjust to the needs of the family many years The big question here is whether Susan wants to give Madelyn the authority under after Susan’s death. It’s not (or shouldn’t be) boilerplate, however. the power of appointment to route any part or all of Madelyn’s trust share to her I hope that this gives you something new to talk about with your estate planning daughter’s spouse when she dies. Madelyn’s spouse’s name is Tony. What if Madelyn attorney. can redirect her inheritance to Tony? ©2021 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.floridaestateplanning.com. What are the risks?

resources and opportunities to our From page 1 America. Its 11 “exhibits” undermine United Way Helps most vulnerable population, while black stereotypes old and new, and return strengthening the broader community Alliance to the facts of what being black means. Fund Eye Care as a whole. around that “certain people” are being This is an immersive theatrical experience rounded up and held in a camp on the where audiences will travel throughout the For Underserved east edge of town. Can one family protect Alliance gallery and campus to visit each he United Way of Lee, Hendry, Drinking Water their little brother who may or may not “exhibit.” Ironically, the theater will be the Glades, and Okeechobee Counties be the next target? Will they turn him in? only space not used for the production. Trecently awarded a grant of And Wastewater Will they go so far as to honor-kill him? Outside Mullingar by John Patrick $27,500 to the Florida Lions Eye Clinic What prevails in the end; religion, politics Shanley and directed by Bill Taylor: (FLEC). The funding is to support Operators Classes or love? February 17 to 19, 24 to 26 at 7:30 p.m.; February 27 at 2 p.m. – A optometry/ophthalmology staffing he Florida SouthWestern State Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus and at the clinic, a mobile eye clinic and directed by Rachael Endrizzi: October 21 “softhearted comedy freckled with dark College (FSW) Corporate reflections” (The New York Times) by the monthly eye screening events. The Training Center is offering Florida to 23, 28 to 30 at 7:30 p.m.; October T author of Moonstruck and Doubt. Near United Way orchestrated an additional Department of Environmental Protection 31 at 2 p.m. – Ten explorers. Four boats. $20,000 donation from an anonymous certified drinking water and waste water One Grand Canyon. Men On Boats is the Killucan, Ireland, Tony Reilly schemes to supporter to fund the purchase of classes this fall. The classes will be taught true(ish) history of an 1869 expedition, sell the family farm and disinherit his son, equipment used to perform selective in FSW’s live online format. when a one-armed captain and a crew Anthony. Standing in his way is a small laser trabeculoplasty, a form of laser Water Class Certifications are granted of insane yet loyal volunteers set out to plot of land belonging to the neighbor, surgery used for glaucoma patients. The after 108 clock hours; each class session is chart the course of the Colorado River. Rosemary – and her long-simmering laser treatments reduce eye pressure three hours long and meets twice a week The outlandish crew encounters disaster, grudge. Destiny – whether embracing or and/or prevent future progressive for 18 weeks. conflict and harrowing adventure along fighting it – means everything in this Irish elevation of eye pressure. Waste Water Class C (entry level) the way. Keeping with the tradition of story told with a rich tapestry of language, “Our underserved populations – meets 6 to 9 p.m., Mondays and Backhaus’ acclaimed play, the cast of this compassion and a few surprises. continue to face difficulties in accessing Wednesdays, beginning August 2 comedy is composed entirely of women. The Cake by Bekah Brunstetter and eye care due to cost, transportation and Drinking Water Class C (entry The Roommate by Jen Silverman and directed by Stephanie Davis: March 17 limited access to services,” said Robin level) – meets 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesdays and directed by Stephen Hooper: December 9 to 19, 24 to 26 at 7:30 p.m.; March 27 Goldstone Garcia, FLEC executive Thursdays, beginning August 3 to 11, 16 to 18 at 7:30 p.m.; December at 2 p.m. – All is going well for Della. director. “This partnership with the Waste/Drinking Water Class B (mid 19 at 2 p.m. – Sharon, in her mid-50s, is Her North Carolina bakery is legendary, United Way allows us to reach more level) – meets 6 to 9 p.m., Fridays, and 3 recently divorced and needs a roommate and she’s just been cast on her favorite people in need and to provide the to 6 p.m. Saturdays, beginning August 6 to share her Iowa home. Robyn, also in television baking competition. But then, professional care that is currently These training certification classes her mid-50s, needs a place to hide and her late best friend’s daughter comes underprovided. Sight can make the prepare students for the state of Florida’s a chance to start over. But as Sharon home from New York City to ask her difference between a life of poverty and drinking water and wastewater licensing begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they to make a cake for her upcoming a life of opportunity to the population exams. Class C and B wastewater and encourage her own deep-seated desire wedding. When Della learns that Jen’s we serve in Lee County.” drinking water operators can see salaries to transform her life completely. A dark about to marry a woman, she is forced The clinic currently serves over ranging from $40,000 to $67,000 a year. comedy about what it takes to re-route to re-examine her deeply held beliefs as 2,000 patients a year, but the unmet All courses require a high school your life – and what happens when the questions of morals, judgment and family needs remain strong. FLEC is the only diploma or GED, and students must be wheels come off. swirl around them all. This emotional and a Florida resident to qualify. Additionally, free eye clinic in Florida that offers The Colored Museum by George deliciously funny play was created by the Class B certifications require three years of comprehensive eye care services, C. Wolfe and directed by Sonya writer and producer of NBC’s This is Us. industry experience. McCarter: January 8, 13 to 15, 20 to The Alliance for the Arts is located including on site surgeries and funding Spaces are limited. To register or for surgeries referred out, to the 22 at 7:30 p.m.; January 30 at 2 p.m. at 10091 McGregor Boulevard in Fort to learn more about these classes, call Myers. To purchase tickets or for more underserved, uninsured individuals in the FSW Corporate Training Center at – The Colored Museum has electrified, Southwest Florida. discomforted and delighted audiences information, call 939-2787, stop by 405-8467 or email corporate.training@ the box office or visit www.artinlee.org/ Partnerships such as the one fsw.edu. of all colors, redefining ideas of what with the United Way, can bring new it means to be black in contemporary theatre. THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 15 Superior Interiors decor may be your ticket to relaxation. 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Morikawa, who at 24 won his second clubhouse workers and media relations are in first place or By the time you’re reading this, either major PGA event, the British Open, and staffers. In my book, Shohei is more than have a good chance the Bucks (now in the lead three games is halfway to a Grand Slam. He joins eight a once-in-a-lifetime ballplayer, he’s a good to make it as a to two after losing the first two games) or others who have won multiple events citizen and role model, exactly who we wild card are the Suns will be NBA Champions. The Bucks before age 25, most of whom are PGA’s hope all of our sports heroes will be. shoppers; the rest of have the highest regular season average biggest stars. He’s the first player since Howard Prager is the son-in-law of the league are the sellers. We’ll see what per game since 1983-84 at 120.1 points Bobby Jones in 1926 to win two major longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager the Chicago Cubs do. 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Cypress Lake their final contract year – Baez, Bryant and and Jrew Holiday, who won first team Last week, I said that I didn’t think Rizzo – as well as their stellar closer, Craig defensive honors this season, have also the Olympics should be played for the High Hires Boys Kimbrel. My guess is that two of these four stepped up in a big way. Says Holiday, “I safety of the spectators (now none) and stars will be gone from the Cubs roster by do think we always have our mindset on the Japanese who are just starting to Basketball Coach the end of the month as they begin the defense, but when we get rolling on both get vaccinated. As it turns out, I was long road to rebuilding. Here are the top ends, that’s where we find our groove.” looking the wrong way. It’s the players. ypress Lake seven likely trades according to the New Antetokounmpo knows it’s not over and Young tennis star Coco Gauff is out High School York Daily News: pitcher Max Scherzer of they’ve got to get things done. “We have of the Olympics after testing positive Chas hired the Nationals, who also is a free agent at to stay in the present.” One game to win, for COVID-19. Even the Wall Street Darrin Wallace as the end of the season; center fielder Ketel and you may be hearing the Milwaukee Journal reports that 55 people connected coach of the boys’ Marte of the Diamondbacks, a switch-hitter celebration down in Florida. to the Olympics, including officials and varsity basketball with a great average but average defense; I always like to see new teams and contractors working on the Summer team. DH Nelson Cruz of the Twins, ageless cities at the top of the sporting world that Games, have tested positive since July 1. Wallace and still with good pop in his bat; second haven’t won in a while. Milwaukee (1971 “Tokyo Olympics organizers have been spent six years baseman Adam Frazier of the Pirates, who NBA Champs) and Phoenix (never) fit the shifting their protocols almost daily to as head boys as of this writing has more hits than any bill. Milwaukee also has the Brewers in first try to head off problems. But with some basketball coach competitions beginning Wednesday, ahead at Canterbury, of Friday’s official opening, the possibility leading the team Darrin Wallace looms that some athletes will miss their to the Class 3A events because of COVID-related issues.” State Finals in 2018 and finishing New protocols include athletes putting on the year as Florida Athletic Coaches Becoming a Florida their own medals, brought on a tray and Association and Florida Association of only touched by people wearing protective Basketball Coaches Class 3A Coach of Resident is Easy! gloves. 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Loaded Increase Lung influence the status of zinc in your with health benefits, it should be part (if body which participates in hundreds of Tips From Japan not most) of our daily protein intakes. Complications important metabolic reactions including Dump prepacked, breaded, fried, and those which allow you to hear well, by Suzy processed so-called food. have lovely skin and improve fertility. Cohen, RPh Third, the Japanese eat smaller When zinc levels decline, it impairs one’s portions. Their plates are smaller and they ear immunity and lowers your resistance use chopsticks to consume their food. Readers: to pathogens. Zinc deficiencies also In Okinawa, the locals ascribe to eating The suppress your ability to do good cellular smaller portions by only eating until about D worldwide pandemic housekeeping because you can’t 80 percent full and taking time to consume has caused effectively make glutathione anymore their food. As you know, we Americans enormous public in your liver. Foods that are rich in zinc eat fast and eat big. Lesson to be learned health problems and include beef, dairy, oysters, seafood, here, right? substantial mortality, whole grains and nuts/seeds. Fourth, Japanese move more! They Several other micronutrients are walk, ride bikes and stand more. Their so it is important commutes typically do not involve their that vulnerable important and these include vitamin D, vitamin C and probiotics. Malnutrition, by Ross Hauser, MD own cars, but public transportation such groups of people know the information medications and/or a diet consisting and Marion Hauser, MS, RD as trains. Cars are considered a luxury. that I’m sharing today. Many of the Japanese workforce has also If you’ve followed my life’s work, you of nutritionally naked foods will lead to he Japanese are among the adopted the standing concept at work, know that one of my passions is the deficiencies in all of these. healthiest people in the world with which also burns more energy. They phenomena of drug nutrient depletion. Medications which impact levels of Tone of the lowest rates of obesity also have a focus on morning exercise, This describes how medications rob the nutrients are vast, too many to list and longest lifespans. The current life even providing radio transmitted exercise the body of essential nutrients via their here. Here are the most important and expectancy of Japan is 84.79 years, and routines. mechanism of action. It’s something I surprising categories of medications that they are No. 2 on the list, second only to Fifth, they spend more time outside call the “drug mugger” effect, and I have reduce micronutrients. I’ve also included a Hong Kong. The U.S., on the other hand and in communion with friends and family. a book by the same name. The classic few lifestyle factors that you can control: is No. 39 at 78.99 years. So, what gives? Gathering has many health benefits related example that everyone understands Zinc – Acid blockers, The following are the habits that lead to to stress and mood, and getting outside not is with antibiotics. These drugs will antihypertensives, corticosteroids, less obesity and improved longevity: only provides more Vitamin D, but energy rob the body of essential microflora excessive calcium, coffee and smoking First, they eat a lot of vegetables. We as well. in the intestines because they cannot Vitamin D – antacids, cholesterol know we sound like a broken record, Lastly, the Japanese drink more tea. discriminate between good “bugs” and binders, anticonvulsants, kidney damage but viva the veggies! Veggies equal Tea contains more antioxidants than bad ones. Another classic example is with and lack of sunlight life. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, coffee and is especially true for Japan’s oral contraceptives which mug you of Vitamin C – anti-hypertensives, antioxidants and fiber, vegetables provide tea-time specialty – matcha – which is various B vitamins and minerals, leading aspirin, corticosteroids, hormones and so much nutritional value. For us, we try a fine powdered tea made from young to a higher risk of hypothyroidism. selective estrogen receptor modulators to incorporate vegetables wherever we leaves grown specifically to increase their Today’s article is to explain the Probiotics – antibiotics, estrogen- can. Thus, breakfast might be sauteed chlorophyll and antioxidant content by relationship between certain prescribed containing drugs, acid blockers and spinach and a sliced tomato topped with depriving them of sunlight. Green, oolong, medications and complications that arise nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs an egg or smoked salmon, tomato, lettuce jasmine, rooibos, hibiscus and lemon from the depletion of essential nutrients. For a comprehensive list of each and some organic cream cheese. Lunch is verbena teas are some of the healthiest, where salad is king for us. Load up some That said, you should never discontinue nutrient, and all the drug muggers, refer decreasing obesity-related health issues. a medication simply because it is to my book by the same name. It is sold dark greens with all sorts of healthy and Take note of these habits and try delicious goodies such as tomatoes, celery, suppressing a particular nutrient. Instead, nationwide at book stores, as well as incorporating some of them (or all) into you should install a security system in Amazon. If you’d like to read the longer beets, green beans, avocado, mushrooms, your lifestyle, you will be happy you did! zucchini and anything else you can think your body by simply taking the nutrients version of this article, I’m happy to This information is not intended to that are being mugged. This allows you email it to you; just sign up for my free of. We make our dressing at home with treat, cure or diagnose your condition. fresh herbs, good olive or avocado oil to remain on your medication, while newsletter at www.suzycohen.com. Ross Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, mitigating side effects that would have This information is not intended to and vinegars. Adding veggies to dinner is MS, RD, established Caring Medical in simple as well – Brussels sprouts, broccoli, occurred if you didn’t restore the nutrients treat, cure or diagnose your condition. 1991. Caring Medical Florida and the being stolen. Suzy Cohen is the author of The cauliflower (or mashed – yum), carrots, Hauser Neck Center are located in Fort eggplant, zucchini – sky is the limit. If You may not realize this, but two 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered Myers. They can be reached at info@ categories of medication can suppress pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. you can cook vegetables one way, we caringmedical.com. recommend roasting or a quick stir-fry. zinc in the human body. Those include SuzyCohen.com.

throughout Southwest Florida for the p.m. – The South Cape Hospitality and Education Research Center, is designed Blood Drives remainder of July. All blood donated Entertainment Association, 909 SE 47th for people age 18 or older with chronic at Lee Health stays within the health Terrace, Unit #105, Cape Coral health conditions to help them learn In Lee County system to care for patients in Southwest Visit www.leehealth.org/our-services/ ways to better manage their chronic ee Health is seeking blood Florida. If unable to attend one of the blood-centers for more information. conditions and the symptoms that often donations to help replenish supply upcoming blood drives, donations can accompany chronic health conditions. Llevels. Current blood supplies are also be made at one of Lee Health’s The free virtual workshop is two critically low, and Lee Health’s blood blood centers to help save lives. Chronic Disease hours once a week for six weeks. For centers are in urgent need of donors. Upcoming blood drives include: more information or to register, call Blood and blood products are not Friday, July 23, 2 to 5 p.m. – Iona Program 424-3121 or visit www.leehealth.org. only used in the trauma center, but Lakes, 15000 Iona Lakes Drive, Fort Myers ee Health Solutions, a department also to treat cancer patients, premature of Lee Health, in partnership with babies, anemia and a variety of other Friday, July 23, 8 to 11 a.m. – Iona- Drug Abuse College/South Pointe Fire Station, 6061 Lmany local community agencies conditions. South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers and supported in part initially by a grant Lee Health’s blood centers are the from the Southwest Florida Community Is On The Rise sole supplier of all blood products for the Wednesday, July 28, 8 a.m. to noon – The Outpatient Center at The Foundation, is offering a research-based arconon reminds families that entire health system. About 800 units Chronic Disease Self-Management drug abuse is on the rise in almost of blood are needed per week, and the Sanctuary, 8960 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers program. Virtual workshops will be Nevery community nationwide. To blood centers rely on lifesaving donations offered on Tuesdays beginning August 3 learn more about how to help your loved from the community to maintain Friday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Galeana Fort Myers, 14375 South from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursdays one, visit www.narconon-suncoast.org/ inventory levels. beginning August 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. blog/a-letter-to-any-family-dealing-with- The Lee Health Blood Mobile will Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 2 It’s All About You, originally addiction.html. Call 877-841-5509 for continue to be at numerous locations developed at Stanford University Patient free screenings or referrals. 18 THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021

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Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Office...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft . Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 ARTS Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Harmonica Band ...... 610-653-7940 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL ...... https://www audubonswfl. org/. Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter . 239-267-1990 FM UDC Chapter 2614 ...... 728-3743 Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 To Play Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Sudoku: Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 Complete the Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 grid so that Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 every row, Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 column and Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 every 3x3 box Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 contains the Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 numbers 1 Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 through 9 (the Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 same number United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 cannot appear AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 more than once Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 in a row, column Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 or 3x3 box.) Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 There is no JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 guessing and no Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 math involved, Skatium...... 321-7510 just logic. Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 True Tours...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@islandsunnews .com THE RIVER - JULY 23, 2021 19

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