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Vol. 19, No. 38 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Detectives And Dogs Fundraising Calendar For Sale he Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) partners Twith local law enforcement agencies from Lee, Glades, Charlotte and Hendry counties. The child protection team works very closely with them, aiding in their investigation of child abuse cases. The Beesley’s Paws Prints Pet Therapy Program is funded by Carol Beesley through the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee Counties. Registered therapy dogs and their handlers provide comfort and support to children in counseling at CAC and at the Pine Manor after school and summer program. To highlight these partnerships, CAC Therapy dog Elvis with Det. Trish Bell of the is teaming up some its therapy dogs with Cape Coral Police Department detectives for the first CAC calendar. Cost photo by Garth Francis Photography Therapy dog Zuke with Det. Chris Meyer of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office photo provided is $10 cash or check, if you pick it up at Department, Glades County Sheriff’s Since 1981, CAC, a United Way services as well as therapeutic counseling, CAC, 3830 Evans Avenue in Fort Myers, Office, Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, partner agency, has worked to improve parenting education and prevention or through email at [email protected], Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Beesley’s the lives of children and their families programs in Lee, Hendry, Glades and or $15 though www.cac-swfl.org. Paw Prints Pet Therapy volunteer teams. through a coordinated response to child Charlotte counties. All services are Calendar contributors include Cape Special thanks go to photographers Geoff abuse and neglect, offering them a safe provided free of charge. For more Coral Police Department, Charlotte Coe and Garth Francis who donated their and friendly environment in which to heal. information, call 939-2808 or visit www. County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Myers Police time and talent. The center provides abuse determination cac-swfl.org. Girl Scouts Offering Free Virtual Programs s families grapple with the uncertainty surrounding the new Aschool year, the local Girl Scout council is reassuring parents that Girl Scouting is alive and well, with fun, learning and safety in mind. To introduce girls and their families to its programs, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is offering dozens of free virtual programs now through December. Programs include Experience Girl Scouts, an interactive series featuring fun and educational activities for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade; an imaginative Animal Dance Party and hands-on Robot Building Party for girls The goal is to distribute 1,000 ArtKits photo provided in kindergarten through third grade; Virtual scouting photo courtesy Pixabay virtual series exploring a variety of this September and are just shy of their topics for girls in kindergarten through For the safety of members, volunteers Art Supplies overall distribution goal of 1,000. first grade, second through third grade and staff, the council suspended “Words can’t describe how much we and fourth through fifth grade, as well as in-person activities in March, quickly Needed For appreciate the support of the Alliance and two series just for kindergartners titled pivoting to online program alternatives. their donors. Our student artists mean the Make New Friends and Daisy Launch. Council officials recently announced that Local Students world to us, and acts like this are what is Parents and caregivers are also in-person troop meetings and programs he Alliance for the Arts and Lee going to help keep the arts alive for Lee invited to participate in one of the have resumed, following recommended County Arts Educators Association County students during this challenging Discover Girl Scouts virtual open houses social distancing and safety guidelines T(LAEA) have partnered to supply time,” said Samantha Hower, arts to learn more about the powerful impact from the CDC and Girl Scouts of the individual ArtKits to students who are educator and LAEA president. of Girl Scouting. Girl Scouts is open USA. learning virtually this year and might “It is such a pleasure to work with the to all girls in kindergarten through “I can’t wait to see my Girl Scout not have access to art supplies. The Alliance and LAEA on their collaborative 12th grade, with program scholarships sisters again,” said Aaliyah, a fourth- organizations have distributed 750 ArtKits mission to make sure students have the available to those in need. grader. “I miss all the fun we have, and continued on page 10 continued on page 12 2 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Progress Straight Ahead, History Over Your Shoulder by Gerri Reaves, PhD ictured in circa-1915 photo is Fort Myers’ main business block – and what a modern up-and-coming small city Pit is. First Street between Jackson and Hendry looks prepped for a photo op. Who would guess that only five years earlier, hitching posts and a drinking trough for horses and dogs were part of the streetscape? The optimism of a pre-World War building boom was in the air, and boosterism was on the rise. The U.S. involvement in the European war still lay in the future, 1917, to be exact, and the town had recently assumed “city” status when it was officially reincorporated by the State of Florida in May 1911. Today’s westward view down First from Jackson is something to cherish, an intact historic Automobiles parked at the curb foretell their takeover of the streets, but hard block photo by Gerri Reaves surfaces – asphalt and later bricks – won’t be installed until the next decade. years – and he didn’t stop there. (He died in 1922.) On the right at the Jackson corner is the 1898 Heitman Building, downtown’s The photo’s straight-ahead view speaks of progress. first brick structure, still bearing its pioneer-era tin awning. But look over each shoulder and you’ll glimpse lingering signs of the town’s In a few years, it would undergo a Mediterranean Revivalist-style makeover, the earliest history. favorite architectural style of the boom. That fence on the right surrounds the home and lush grounds of Harvie E. and At street level is Harvie E. Heitman’s grocery store – note the sign on the Florida Heitman’s circa-1850 home. façade along Jackson. Given Heitman’s passion for rebuilding downtown, it’s all the more curious that That second-floor miniature balcony opens into the Lee County Telephone he lived in the oldest structure in town. Company, a 1900 venture of Gilmer Heitman, Harvie’s brother. It had originally been officers quarters at U.S. Army Fort Myers, built when the A glance down the street makes it clear that the Bradford block’s build-out with fort was reactivated between the second and third Seminole War. modern structures is complete. The first portion of the hotel at First and Hendry Another reminder of pioneer days looms just out-of-frame across First (left). had been completed in 1905. That shade tree marks the grounds of the town’s third oldest building in 1915, the By 1915, it had undergone a couple of expansions, but while the annex and circa-1875 home of Maj. Aaron and Mary Frierson. arcade had been built, the Arcade Theatre was still a couple of years in the future, Today, the former Heitman homesite is the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, as evidenced by the lack of the “Theatre” sign on First. and the former Frierson homesite is cleared of trees and awaiting redevelopment. The south (left) side of the block had been constructed within the last five years Today’s westward view down First from Jackson, however, is remarkably similar before the photo was taken, starting with Bank of Fort Myers Building at the to that of 1915, minus the towers on the horizon. Jackson corner in 1910, the adjacent Langford Building in 1911, the First National Visit the block between Jackson and Hendry and contemplate the efforts that Bank at Hendry in 1914 and the 193-foot Earnhardt Building the following year. transformed an aging pioneer block into a modern one in a short time. Harvie Heitman built both the Bank of Fort Myers and the Earnhardt, Then learn more about the building boom of the 19-teens at the following demonstrating his major role in modernizing downtown during his short life of 49 research centers. Hours might be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, so call first. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety. org. Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. theimag.org. This circa-1915 photo showcases a modernized downtown block, but just out-of-frame are Sources: The Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society and The two remnants of pioneer days photo courtesy Florida State Archives Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer.

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Read Sawczyn and Doug MacGregor 4 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Fort Myers Art: soundtracks will be broadcast over short-range FM radio to the cars in Broadway attendance. The following is the remaining Musical Pokes schedule through April 2021: September 22-23: Jurassic Park Fun At Its Genre October 20-21: Little Shop of by Tom Hall Horrors October 27-28: Hocus Pocus reative November 10-11: The Wizard of OZ Theater November 24-25: The Goonies CWorkshop December 15-16: A Christmas Story (CTW) is bringing December 29-30: Frozen II The Drowsy January 12-13: Singin’ In the Rain Chaperone to January 26-27: Ghostbusters the stage. Hailed February 2-3: Twister by New York February 16-17: Hairspray Magazine as “The March 9-10: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Perfect Broadway March 23-24: Beauty & The Beast Musical,” The April 6-7: Dirty Dancing Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta- The lot opens for parking at 7 musical, poking fun at all the tropes that p.m., and movies begin promptly at 8 characterize the musical theater genre. p.m. Concessions and non-alcoholic Winner of five Tony Awards, including refreshments are available for purchase. Best Book and Best Original Score, The Due to space, ticketing is required in Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up advance. of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one A scene from The Drowsy Chaperone photo courtesy www.artswfl.com General admission is $45 per show-stopping song and dance number vehicle, but current TNP season ticket after another. best man, a desperate theater producer, refinished 50-car lot located at 300 8th subscribers receive free admission on Directed and choreographed by a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters Street South, just one block north of the select Season Ticket Holder Nights. Robin Dawn and Kim Suskind, the cast posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don iconic 5th Avenue South home of The Tickets are available online at www. includes Sam Pucin as the Man in the Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and Naples Players Community Theatre. naplesplayers.org or by calling the TNP Chair, Tricia Hennessy as the Drowsy you have the ingredients for an evening Drive-In Movie Nights are part box office at 239-263-7990. Chaperone, Kristen Wilson as Mrs. of madcap delight. of Discover Culture in Collier, an Tom Hall is both an amateur artist Tottendale, Jesse Massari as Janet Van The Drowsy Chaperone will run alternative season of outdoor arts and and aspiring novelist who writes art de Graff, AJ Ford as Robert Martin, October 22 through November 1. culture events recently announced quest thrillers. He is in the final stages Robert Rosso as George, Kristen Noble CTW is a community-based by The Naples Players. Each month, of completing his debut novel titled Art as Kitty and Cantrella Canady as Trix, non-profit theater organization that two different films will be featured. Detective. A former tax attorney, he the Aviatrix. encourages and promotes an interest The scheduled films will be projected lives in Estero with his fiancé and their The action starts when a man in the theatrical arts by providing onto a 33-foot screen using a state-of- four cats. appears on stage in a chair and workshops and producing full-length the-art projection system. The movie proceeds to put on his favorite record: musical productions in order to educate, the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 entertain and enrich the community. musical called The Drowsy Chaperone. Drive-In Movie Nights In Naples Tortuga Preserve Elementary – Gold As the man in the chair looks on, the The Naples Players (TNP) has begun County Hails 22 Trafalgar Elementary – Gold musical comes to life. Mix in two lovers hosting bi-monthly TNP Drive-In Movie Trafalgar Middle – Gold on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling Nights. Sponsored by The Inn on 5th, Positive Behavior “To be named a PBIS Model these events will be hosted in the newly School is recognition for the great Model Schools evidence-based systems and strategies he School District of Lee County a school has put in place to increase Real estate expeRt recently announced 22 schools positive behavior, reduce office referrals SW Florida, Fort Myers Beach, Thave been chosen as PBIS Model and out-of-school suspension, while Sanibel & Captiva Islands Schools by the Florida Department of also increasing a positive climate is All About Home Education PBIS Project. 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While BIM has become an industry standard over the past decade, the manner in which Suffolk utilizes the technology goes beyond the norm. Suffolk pairs the model with cost and schedule data, and even utilizes the 3D visualization tools to develop more accurate logistics and safety plans. Suffolk calls the collective process Plan and Control. The company is also utilizing modeling technology to provide an immersive virtual environment for clients to see their spaces and make informed decisions before construction begins. Suffolk has implemented these technologies and processes on notable Florida projects including Dunbar High School, Moorings Park Grande Lake and the BE WOWED BY OUR GIANT Seminole Hard Rock expansions in Tampa and Hollywood. PACIFIC OCTOPUS “Donating our 3D model assets to Florida Gulf Coast University supports our commitment to higher education and the advancement of young professionals entering our industry. And selecting Gateway High School as the sample project ENCOUNTER LIVE was a clear choice – it represents a real-life implementation of technology in our community,” said Josh Christensen, general manager of Suffolk’s Florida Gulf ANIMALS IN OUR Coast. TOUCH POOLS The models will be featured in the course titled Building Information Modeling, in which students learn the basics of 3D modeling and go through the full process of building a 3D model of a residential unit. WIN A PRIZE ON “The models we received from Suffolk enable the department to integrate a real-case scenario into the course,” said Hashem Izadi Moud, assistant professor. OUR SCAVENGER “Our students can view, navigate and learn about this project step-by-step in 3D HUNT and 4D (time-lapse) environments. They can also deconstruct the 3D models and study each individual component of the building. Furthermore, students can match conventional 2D drawings and 3D models and learn about their differences, TAKE HOME A FREE advantages and disadvantages. These experiences prepare our students to be better construction managers by exposing them to state-of-the-art building methods SHELL CRAFT KIT and modeling.” When FGCU introduced its construction management degree program last year, it was critical that the curriculum included understanding of the latest ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL technology that helps guide the building industry that has progressed far beyond PROGRAM AT 2 P.M. DAILY just blueprints. “This generous gift from Suffolk will allow us to reinforce one of the key threads of learning in our BS (bachelor of science) in construction management – that of staying current in the new construction technologies and bringing them to the classroom,” said Craig Capano, founding program chair and professor. “This technology will help our students and faculty visualize and manipulate data for a real-world project. What a great living-learning virtual lab we will be able to create.” 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Capano said that these digital models will be used in coursework as well as Sanibel, Florida 33957 for research and visualizations in the virtual immersive portal for Engineering Research (VIPER) Lab, located on the fourth floor of Holmes Hall. “The models (239) 395-2233 are based on a new technology platform (BIM 360) that is revolutionizing the AEC Open Daily, 10–5 (architecture, engineering and construction) industry,” Capano said. “These digital models of the new high school will enable our students to extract information for estimating, scheduling, construction engineering and a host of other related learning experiences.” Gateway High School is currently under construction at the corner of Griffin Enjoy our spacious new renovation with lots of room for social distancing. Drive and State Road 82 in Fort Myers. The school will comprise 300,000 square Masks are required for all guests 2 and older. We can’t wait for your visit! feet, will have a complete array of athletic fields and three stories of classrooms for about 2,000 students. It will also include specialty learning centers such as a veterinary clinic, cyber security training and engineering and carpentry academies. Purchase tickets at ShellMuseum.org It is scheduled to open in 2021. 6 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 home for many years. Marian graduated having fun. In her very late years while parents, Walter and Mabel Foote; OBITUARY from York Community High School in blind in one eye, Marian continued to brothers, James Foote and Robert Foote; Elmhurst when she was only 16 years have an extraordinary talent at drawing sisters, Margaret Foote and Frances old. people and characters, and practiced that Foote Slovig; and grandson, Ssgt. Jacob After high school, Marian went to activity until the end of her life. L. Frazier. work at the First National Bank of Marian was active in many clubs and Many thanks to old and new staff Chicago where she met the love of her service organizations throughout her life at Brookdale Assisted Living and at life, Garnet Frazier. Marian traveled to including PTA (president some years), Brookdale Crossings Memory Care. Oakland, California during World War Madison School Picture Lady, Illinois Also tremendous thanks to Agrace II when she was 19 years old, to marry Children’s Home and Aid Society (where HospiceCare for all the wonderful care Garnet on April 29, 1944, while he she picked up adoptive newborn babies to Marian toward the end of her life at a was on weekend leave from his duties and transported them to foster homes time when family could not physically be with the U.S. Navy. Garnet and Marian prior to adoption), Elmhurst Symphony there due to the COVID-19 pandemic. lived briefly in Oakland until Garnet was Orchestra Auxiliary and likely others. She In lieu of gifts, donations may be discharged from the Navy, then they was also an active member of the First sent to Agrace HospiceCare https:// returned home to live in Chicago until Congregational, United Church of Christ www.agrace.org/ or to Alzheimer’s and 1949, when they moved to Elmhurst. in Elmhurst for many years. Marian had Dementia Alliance, Madison, Wisconsin, Marian and Garnet lived a long and an intellect she was correct to be proud https://www.alzwisc.org/ways-to-give/. wonderful life together for 66 years until of, and a great sense of humor that she A private burial will be held at Spring Garnet passed away in 2010 at age 93. willingly used to shock and amuse those Grove Cemetery in Wisconsin Dells, They had an extraordinary lifelong love around her until the end of her days. Wisconsin and a celebration of life will be affair and 66 years together filled with Marian is survived by two daughters, held when social distancing restrictions children, grandchildren, dinner parties Mary (Daniel) Robb and Linda Schain (ex- have been lifted. Online condolences may and celebrations, sailing and boating, husband Jerry Schain); two sons, Michael be made at www.gundersonfh.com. many vacations to exciting places, (Pam) Frazier and James Frazier (ex-wife, and many, many dear friends. Marian Joyce Frazier); six granddaughters, MARIAN E. FRAZIER and Garnet were part of a “Potluck” Amanda (Todd) Renschler, Jessica (Scott) Naming Contest arian E. Frazier, age 95, of dinner party group that met the second Waszak, Kathryn Frazier, Caitlin Robb Madison, Wisconsin (2016-2020), Saturday of every month for over 40 (Wesley Whitaker), Elizabeth Robb and For Hawk Mascot Mand previously of Fort Myers, years. Natalie Robb; five grandsons, Aaron Florida (1995-2016) and Elmhurst, Marian also had a long off-and-on Schain (wife Maura Smyth), Zachary naming contest is taking place at Illinois (most of 1924-1995), passed away career as a paralegal that she enjoyed (Anna) Frazier, Daniel (Lindsey) Frazier, Hodges University for its hawk peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 over the span of many years, working Matthew Frazier, and John Frazier; Amascot. The fierce bird with at Brookdale Madison West in Madison, at various law firms including Daniels and 13 great-grandchildren between global vision and a laser focus to the Wisconsin. Law Offices in Elmhurst and (Jerome) the ages of 2 and 9, Sebastian, Eliana future represents the essence of Hodges She was born on December 28, Schain, et. al. Law Offices in Chicago. and Vivian Renschler; Rowan and Eliot University students. 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter Marian loved entertaining, all water Smyth-Schain; Vivian, Elijah and Jillian The contest, open to all legal residents of Walter and Mabel (McCannel) Foote. activities including scuba diving, cooking Wasczak; Noah and Mae Frazier; and of the United States, will remain open Marian moved with her family from and entertaining, reading, drawing and Finley, Nash and Rhett Frazier. through September 30. To see all the Chicago to Elmhurst when Marian was crafting, living in Florida, spending time Marian was preceded in death by rules and how to enter, visit https:// very young and Elmhurst remained her with her family and friends, and just her beloved husband, Garnet Frazier; hodges.edu/name-the-hawk/.

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SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN org, 7401 Winkler Road, 481-4040. AND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY JESUS THE WORKER CATHOLIC Saturday 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 8 and 10:45 Email changes to press@islandsunnews. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday 8, 10 a.m., 3595 Broadway, 939-1218. com or call 395-1213. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 7 Plant Smart Inkberry by Gerri Reaves ative inkberry (Ilex glabra) is a small wildlife-friendly tree found Nthroughout the state, except for the Florida Keys. In fact, it is native to the southern and eastern U.S. from Texas to New England. In the wild, it grows in moist areas such as the edges of flatwood ponds and wetlands as well as in bogs, swales, sinks and thickets. The common name can be confusing, because it is shared by a couple of other plants. Other names for this species are gallberry and bitter gallberry, perhaps because of the bitter fruit pulp. This member of the holly family is typically multitrunked with an open form. Sometimes it grows to only shrub size, but usually reaches a height of six to eight feet with an equal breadth. Native inkberry is a member of the holly Birds and other wildlife consume inkberry’s fruit, which ripens to purple-black and persists family but lacks the usual leaf spines into winter The leathery dark green leaves are photos by Gerri Reaves evergreen and alternate, with blunt teeth, Plant inkberry in a moist spot with Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection or notches, near the tips. pistillate (female) flowers, appear in the leaf acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. It is & Landscape Design, Florida Plants for Unlike other evergreen hollies, inkberry axils on separate plants. slow-growing, moderately salt and drought Wildlife by Craig N. Huegel, National lacks spines on the leaves, which are The male flowers bloom on a stalk in tolerant, as well as wind and pest resistant. Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida generally lance-like and an inch or two groups of three to seven, and the female Use it in a mass planting or as a screen, by Peter Alden et al., Native Florida long. flowers are solitary. Thus, if you want the background, or specimen plant. It tends to Plants by Robert G. Haehle and Joan Marsh rabbits, white-tailed deer and bird-attracting fruit in your landscape, plant form colonies via rhizomes. Brookwell, The Shrubs and Woody other mammals browse the foliage, and both male and female plants. It is flammable, so locate it well away Vines of Florida by Gil Nelson, www. many species of birds find cover there and In fall and winter, the purplish fruit from structures. flawildflowers.org, www.fnps.org, https:// consume the fleshy fruit. ripens to black on the female plant. The Propagate it with seeds or cuttings, or hort.ifas.ufl.edu, www.plants.usda.gov, Small creamy white flowers with berries, which are about one-third of an by clump division or layering. www.regionalconservation.org, and www. rounded petals bloom in spring, attracting inch across, persist into the winter, a boon A word of caution: the fruit can be toxic wildflower.org. honeybees and fly pollinators. for birds. Each fruit contains five to eight if ingested. Plant Smart explores the diverse flora The staminate (male) flowers and the nutlets. Sources: The Florida-Friendly of South Florida.

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Creek Swamp, on the south side of SR metro areas for pedestrians, according 45 percent chance of killing the person Parcel Purchases 80 and about one-quarter mile west of to Transportation for America in their you hit; at 40 mph there’s an 85 percent Hickey Creek Road. This parcel is a biannual Dangerous by Design report. The chance the pedestrian will be killed. Approved For diverse mix of upland and wetland native age of a pedestrian involved in crashes The Lee County Injury Prevention plant communities including cypress forest, ranges from age 2 to 82. Coalition serves as a collaborative effort or Conservation cabbage palms, pine flatwoods and mesic To avoid being among these dismal partnership whose function is to facilitate hardwood hammock. With quick access partners’ work and act as a catalyst for he Lee Board of County statistics, there are several steps a from SR 80, the property has potential for injury prevention initiatives. Its mission Commissioners recently voted to pedestrian can take to be safe, which marked hiking trails. is to prevent injury, disability, and death approve the purchase of two parcels include following these rules when walking, T The purchase price is $4.4 million, running, skating, skateboarding, or through advocacy, education, legislation for Conservation 20/20 totaling more plus costs to close. CLASAC voted and partnerships. than 600 acres, including land adjacent to operating assistive devices: unanimously to forward this purchase For more information about the Injury Four Mile Cove Ecological Park in Cape When sidewalks are not available agreement for board consideration to Prevention Coalition or pedestrian safety, Coral and land in Alva. or passable, walk facing traffic on the approve. contact Brian Raimondo at ipcleecounty@ The parcels include: shoulder (on the left side of the road). There are currently 30,225 acres gmail.com or 330-2240. 1) About 193.82 acres located on Four This will ensure that you can see a vehicle within the Conservation 20/20, Lee Mile Cove Parkway in Cape Coral and approaching and can get out of its way. County’s land acquisition and management adjacent to Four Mile Cove Ecological Park Cross streets at crosswalks or From page 1 program. Conservation lands help the to the south, and the Caloosahatchee and intersections whenever possible. Lee county protect drinking water, enhance creek frontage along the easterly boundary. County has many areas where crosswalks Art Supplies water quality, provide nature-based The purchase price is $6,050,000, plus are few and far between. If a crosswalk is necessary art supplies to complete recreational opportunities, protect costs to close. The property includes pine not available, find a well-lit area to cross projects for distance learning,” said areas from flooding and provide wildlife flatwoods, mangrove swamp, saltwater where vehicles can see you. Alliance for the Arts board member habitat. For more information, visit www. Never assume that a driver sees you. marshes, cabbage palm hammock, Carolyn Gora. “I felt like I was part of palmetto prairie, hardwood/conifer mixed, conservation2020.org. Try to make eye contact. Don’t walk out in front of a vehicle unless it has stopped. a scavenger hunt trying to find the art mixed wetland hardwoods and live oak. supplies needed to complete the hundreds The river and creek habitats are home to Avoid alcohol and drugs when walking; these impair your abilities and judgement. of art kits that will go to deserving species including bald eagle, manatee and Pedestrian Safety students. I am a retired Lee art educator, smalltooth sawfish. One of the most important things you can do to reduce pedestrian accidents is to which made this initiative the perfect fit On August 10, the Cape Coral City Is Major Concern for me to pay it forward.” Council approved an interlocal agreement be visible: wear light, bright clothing in the daytime and reflective material at night. It’s Less than 250 shy of the goal, the specifying the terms and conditions of For Lee County Alliance is currently accepting donations the city’s restoration of a portion of the even advisable to carry a flashlight so you eing a pedestrian in Lee County is can see for better footing. of 24 count crayons, 12 count broad tip property. The Lee Board of County much more dangerous than almost markers, glue sticks, four-ounce bottles of Commissioners also approved the When school is in session, children Bany other metro area in the country. should follow the instructions provided by glue, watercolor sets and colored pencils. agreement. The annual number and rate of pedestrians Community members may also make a The Conservation 20/20 Land crossing guards. When waiting for school killed or seriously injured on Lee County buses, students should not stand or sit near gift towards the project by visiting www. Acquisition and Stewardship Advisory streets has come in well above average for artinlee.org/donate. Committee (CLASAC) voted unanimously the roadway. decades. Drivers also should be aware of their This project is funded in part by on August 19 to forward this purchase Florida continues to be ranked as one Alliance supporter Fred Jones. agreement for board consideration. surroundings at all times. Do not block of the most dangerous states in America sidewalks or bike paths when parking. For more information on the Alliance 2) About 426.98 acres at 2200 Carter for pedestrians, with Lee County being for the Arts, visit www.artinlee.org or call Lane in Alva. The land is within Hickey Remember that your vehicle is a weapon ranked among the top 10 most dangerous – meaning that at 30 mph you have a 939-2787. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 11 12 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Book Review journey during the 116 days is a story arguably the most consequential event in of the highest drama, from the shock of the U.S. since the Civil War. It’s a stunning Countdown 1945 learning about the bomb’s existence, to piece of work.” the conflicting advice he receives from his Daniel Silva said, “Countdown 1945 by Di Saggau generals, to wrestling with what will result is a real-life thriller about one of the most s much as I if he gives the order to use America’s first important events of the 20th century. love a good weapon of mass destruction. Veteran journalist Chris Wallace takes Amystery, George Clooney wrote: “As a reporter readers behind the scenes and brings to there’s nothing like and a news anchor Chris has been at the life the compelling story of the 116 days spending a few center of the biggest news stories of the leading up to Hiroshima. Written like a spy reading hours with last four decades. He’s given perspective novel, this is a must-read history that will a good nonfiction and insight when we’ve needed it most. educate and keep you turning the pages. book. I purchased Now his same attention to detail fills the Not to be missed.” There you have it, and Countdown 1945 pages of Countdown 1945, the story of I hope you read it. by Chris Wallace some time ago and about the book/chapter you are about can now say I have read it, enjoyed it and School Smart to read. You can pose these questions to learned a lot from it. Wallace takes us by Shelley M. help stimulate her thinking: behind-the-scenes of the 116 days leading What do you already know from Greggs, NCSP up to America dropping an atom bomb reading the title? on Hiroshima. But it’s more than that. It’s ear How do you think this story will end? an unforgettable account of the men and Shelley, What is a problem that you think could women involved with building the bomb Since occur in this story? and with the lives of ordinary American D What questions could you ask before we’ve been learning and Japanese civilians in wartime. There at home, I’ve reading this text? are historic photos throughout the book. image provided noticed that my During reading, stop every so often to While we are fighting World War II, daughter in fourth ask some of these questions: J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team States, where she lives today. 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It will help your child Available at more demanding vocabulary. Working develop critical thinking skills that will last through these books together helps teach a lifetime. www.Amazon.com persistence. And by reading together, Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at www.OutSkirtsPress.com you are there as an important source of Florida SouthWestern State College, support and information, deepening your where she teaches psychology and relationship. education courses. She is also a Reading critically involves slowing nationally certified school psychologist down and helping your child reflect on and consultant for School Consultation what you’ve just read. Depending on the Services, a private educational book, discussions may involve talking consulting company. Questions for about what character’s actions or how publication may be addressed to the book’s setting is important to the [email protected]. Not all questions overall message. It might mean helping submitted can be addressed through your child recognize something about the this publication. plot and the conflict that exists. It also means asking more critical, open-ended From page 1 questions to which there can be multiple correct answers. Open-ended questions Girl Scouts require students to either reexamine text the stuff we learn, and getting to do “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters evidence or extend their own thinking. community service projects.” that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of Below are questions you can ask your To register or learn more about daughter before, during and after reading the free virtual programs, Girl Scout each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered that will help her develop critical thinking by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches membership, financial assistance or skills. volunteer opportunities, visit www. for newcomers and experts alike.” - Amy Bennett Williams Before reading have a short discussion gsgcf.org or call 800-232-4475. THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 13 to Home, Senior Friendship Centers, safety guidelines. American Legion Post 38, Children’s Funds raised at the event will aid Education Center of the Islands, Sanibel Hope Clubhouse’s mission of providing Sea School and the Sanibel School Fund. a community of support for adults living In addition to financial support, the with a mental illness and opportunities bank donated 2,700 square feet of rent- for paid employment and access to free office space to the Southwest Florida education, housing and wellness. Chapter of Blessings in a Backpack and The event is open to the public and the Southwest Florida Symphony. will be emceed by Patrick Nolan of Fox “ICBA is proud to honor the 4 News. The program will include a extraordinary dedication and commitment welcome by Honorary Chair Daleen of community bankers, whose spirit of O’Dell, entertainment by comedian service shined through when our country Amy Tee, messages from clubhouse needed it most,” said ICBA President and members, a live auction and recognition CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey. “We are so of the founding mothers, Judith Gardner, fortunate to represent such thoughtful and Sharon Harris, Carrie Lucas and Susan compassionate community leaders, and Tew, in honor of the clubhouse’s 10th we commend their efforts to go above and anniversary. beyond, even during times of challenge.” Tickets are $100 to participate The 2020 National Community Bank in-person and $75 to participate virtually. Service Awards, presented by ICBA and All attendees will receive lunch as part of sponsored by FIS, generated more than their ticket price. In-person attendees will 100 inspirational stories from community receive lunch courtesy of Broadway Palm Fom left, Kyle DeCicco and Lee Golden with Deb Dickinson of Senior Friendship Centers banks like Sanibel Captiva Community Dinner Theatre, while virtual attendees photo provided Bank, a sampling of which is showcased are invited to pick up an executive box in the September issue of ICBA’s award- lunch complete with a personal-sized business that calls Lee County home.” winning magazine Independent Banker. bottle of champagne, specially prepared As consumers and small businesses Bank Earns ICBA founded the National Community by members in the Hope to Go Kitchen. grappled with the onset of COVID-19, Bank Service Awards program in 2002 The title sponsors for the event are Sanibel Captiva Community Bank stepped Service Award to celebrate outstanding volunteer efforts George and Dottie Pacharis. Additional up as a financial first responder and and bring national recognition to the sponsors currently include Scott White steward of its community in numerous During COVID-19 unmatched contributions community banks Advisors; Carrie Lucas; Community ways. he Independent Community make to help sustain their communities. Supported Assisted Living; Caroyln For months, the bank’s team worked Bankers of America (ICBA) Cusack; Elite DNA; Bill and Robin Martin; nights and weekends to provide the Small announced Sanibel Captiva Park Royal Hospital; Omar Rieche, MD; T Business Administration’s Paycheck Community Bank as a recipient of and Kathy Sager. In-kind sponsors are Protection Program assistance, processing Hope Clubhouse its 2020 National Community Bank Acarte Technology and the Broadway over 750 loans totaling nearly $70 Service Award for extraordinary efforts Palm Dinner Theatre. million to save an estimated 9,000 jobs in Mental Health to help small businesses, consumers and “I am extremely humbled and honored Southwest Florida. their community amidst the COVID-19 to be a part of a team that is committed The bank gifted a charitable donation Benefit Luncheon pandemic. to bringing hope to its members and their of $102,500 to help 12 Southwest “We are grateful for the opportunity ope Clubhouse will host its families,” 2020 Board Chair Sager said. Florida not-for-profit organizations, serving to support our friends and neighbors and annual mental health fundraising “Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida is children and feeding people that were in humbled by this recognition from ICBA Hluncheon, Faces of Hope: evidenced-based, and it works!” need due to the unprecedented challenges for doing what we’ve always done – Celebrating 10 Years of Growing Hope, Tickets and sponsorships are available caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The supporting our community through good on Monday, October 19 from 11:30 a.m. at https://hopeclubhouse.networkforgood. gift supported The Harry Chapin Food times and adversity,” said Amy McQuagge, to 12:30 p.m. The event will occur both com/events/23118-faces-of-hope-mental- Bank of Southwest Florida, FISH of vice president and director of marketing in-person at the Broadway Palm Dinner health-luncheon. Inquiries about the event Sanibel-Captiva, Blessings in a Backpack at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. “We Theatre, 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort and sponsorship opportunities can be SWFL, Valerie’s House, PACE Center for are a proud member of this community, Myers, and virtually via Zoom in a new directed to Hope Clubhouse at 267-1777 Girls-Lee, The Heights Foundation, Hearts which serves as a lifeline for every small hybrid fashion so as to adhere to CDC or [email protected].

The Smart Companies, of which Storm downloads. well as professionals had a great impact Business Leaders Smart – Florida’s largest manufacturer The third-place winner was The Future on not only me but also my peers in and installer of hurricane protection and of Families, presented by the team of The Immokalee Foundation’s Business Select Winners lifestyle products – is the largest subsidiary. Eduardo Chavez, Elvis Velasquez, Kener Management & Entrepreneurship Career “I was blown away by the Matias and Lizbeth Huapilla. They were Pathway,” said participant Elvis Velasquez, Of Shark Tank thoughtfulness and maturity of the awarded $100 each for their idea to an Immokalee High School 11th grader. students involved in this program,” said provide resources to help immigrant “It was a great experience, and I learned ocal students pitched innovative Feuer. “They had to answer questions families with basic needs during their a lot.” ideas to tackle issues ranging from spontaneously, and their effectiveness transition to life in the United States. Though the camp had to transition mental health to reducing waste L speaks volumes about the invaluable “The judges were impressed by each of from in-person to virtual instruction at The Immokalee Foundation’s 2nd training they received during this summer the students and their enthusiasm for the because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it annual Shark Tank. Hosted via Zoom project.” products they had researched, developed didn’t diminish the students’ dedication or in mid-July, the competition-style event The first-place winner was HOPE – and presented,” said Cobb. “It was clear creativity. These future entrepreneurs and was the culmination of a four-week Helping Others, Positive Encouragement, that each team’s product came about business innovators now have skills and entrepreneurship virtual summer camp presented by the team of Alejandra from a shared passion among the team firsthand experience they can draw upon for students that was supported by The Ramirez, Angel Aguilar Calmo, Ashley members.” as they finish high school and move on to Immokalee Foundation and hosted by Juarez, Esmeralda Perez Martinez, Jose The camp provided valuable real-world their postsecondary plans. Florida Gulf Coast University’s School of Rosario Juarez and Marianna Briones. business experience for participants. The Immokalee Foundation provides a Entrepreneurship. Each student won $500 for the team’s Students worked with faculty at the School range of education programs that focus on The Immokalee Foundation’s students idea to create a support system to help of Entrepreneurship, as well as local building pathways to professional careers pitched their creative business start-up high schoolers develop coping skills and mentors, to learn about the entrepreneurial through support, mentoring and tutoring, ideas – much like the popular TV show build peer relationships to deal with mental mindset and how to critically examine and life skills development leading to – to a panel of local business leaders. health issues. problems to develop innovative solutions. economic independence. To learn more Serving as judges were Denise Cobb, an Second place was awarded to Game Student teams created a sustainable about The Immokalee Foundation, become award-winning producer, broadcaster and Go team, including Ivan Vega, Jonathan business model using the Lean Startup a mentor, its signature events, volunteer station owner, and a founder of the Naples Vega, Jovanny Cruz and Luis Ponce. They Method to address the issue they had as a career panel speaker or host, make Children & Education Foundation; Michael won $250 each for their pitch to provide a identified, along with a prototype and a donation, including the foundation in Feuer, cofounder and former CEO of gaming service that doesn’t require internet pitch. your estate plans, or for more information, OfficeMax and now CEO of Max-Ventures, connectivity, since poor Wi-Fi connections “Being able to interact and visit www.immokaleefoundation.org or call a private equity and consulting firm; can cause problems with updates or large communicate with other students as 430-9122. and Brian Rist, executive chairman of 14 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 Will Power protecting the inheritance from a future divorce should Sally remarry. By limiting distributions to an ascertainable standard, you can give your beneficiary Health, Education, a great deal of control over the assets of a trust as the trustee, but not subject those assets to a variety of dangers mentioned earlier. The trustee of a trust generally has Maintenance And Support the ability to decide what investments, assets or property the trust will own, and when to sell or distribute trust income or principal. So it might be very important in your by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified estate plan to give your beneficiary these trustee powers, yet at the same time protect Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA the inheritance for that beneficiary. or those of you who have wills and trusts that contain Sometimes, clients will voice concern whether the language is too limiting. The testamentary (post-death) trusts that continue on for your trust document can broadly define health, education, maintenance and support. Floved ones, you may notice that the trustee often has a Those words encompass almost any need that your beneficiary might have short of written standard by which she can make income or principal luxury goods or leisure travel. When you have your attorney draft your trust, you can distributions. It’s common to find that the standard relates to the restrict the distributions by requiring the trustee/beneficiary to first consider other beneficiary’s health, education, maintenance and support-based income or resources available to him, or you could open up the distributions for any needs. reasonable request notwithstanding other income or resources available. It’s all in how Attorneys from all over the country commonly use those you want your document drafted. terms – health, education, maintenance and support. Is this Another consideration is to ask who might challenge a distribution as improper. because we all use the same form book? Generally speaking, the remaindermen beneficiaries would have the opportunity to No, that’s not the answer. review annual accountings and to question any distributions as falling outside of the The reason that distribution standards are tied to those four words is found in written standard. A remaindermen beneficiary is someone who inherits once the the Internal Revenue Code. When distributions to a beneficiary are limited to that initial beneficiary’s interest is terminated, usually after a term of years or upon death. beneficiary’s health, education, maintenance and support, then the trust is said A marital trust, for example, may continue on for the lifetime of the spouse, and then to have an “ascertainable standard.” Interestingly, including the words “for that terminate to the children upon the spouse’s death. beneficiary’s comfort and general welfare” are not considered an ascertainable If you grant your beneficiary a power of appointment that allows him or her standard. to alter the remaindermen beneficiary’s inheritance, then for a remainderman Why would it be important for a trust to limit the distributions to a beneficiary beneficiary to challenge a distribution could end up jeopardizing that beneficiary’s under an ascertainable standard? Oftentimes, the beneficiary and the trustee are one economic interest in the trust. Suppose, for example, that Harry gave Sally the power and the same person. Consider if Harry created a testamentary trust that, upon his to appoint the trust at Sally’s death among their descendants, spouses and charities. death, provides for his wife, Sally. Sally is to receive income from the trust and the Assume Sally’s daughter, Denise, believes that Sally is making distributions to herself trustee may invade the principal of the trust for Sally’s health, education, maintenance outside of the health, education, maintenance and support standard. and support. Assume further that Harry has named Sally as the trustee of this trust. When Denise confronts Sally, Sally’s answer is, “Well, Denise, I suppose you could Even though Sally is the trustee of the trust, she does not legally own the trust question my distributions. But if you do, remember that I have the power to write you assets because her distributions are limited to an ascertainable standard. This could out of the trust!” be important for a variety of reasons. If Harry and Sally do not want the assets of the There are many nuances and considerations to evaluate when creating and drafting testamentary trust included in Sally’s estate for estate tax purposes, it is important trusts, even when the ascertainable standard of health, education, maintenance and that she is not deemed to own the trust assets. This could also be true for liability support are used. But at least now you know why those words are so common in protection. If Sally were to run over someone in her car causing injury to another, estate planning documents, and what choices you might have even when using such assets in a discretionary trust that are limited to an ascertainable standard may fall “standard” phrases. outside of the reach of a judgment creditor. Another important protection may include ©2020 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.

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who are experts in their field. community and to get the message out Virtual Health Fair Presentations will be engaging, light and about the importance of fall prevention. Overlooked Pets interactive and include a question-and- Falls are not a normal part of aging, On Fall Prevention answer session. they’re a sign of something being amiss,” Need Adoption ne in four Americans aged 65 and Presenters include: said Mark Tesoro, injury prevention ee County Domestic Animal Services older falls each year. Every 11 Syndi Bultman, RN, MS, CEN, injury educator/analyst at Lee Health. “We need (LCDAS) is joining Petfinder.com to seconds, an older adult is treated in prevention resource coordinator at Lee to take the time to identify the cause of celebrate Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable- O Health an individual’s falls and correct it. This L the emergency room for a fall; every 19 Pet Week from September 21 to 25. The minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Nathalie Grondin, PT, rehabilitation may be adjusting medications, wearing theme, That’s What Makes Me Special, Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury services program coordinator at Lee proper footwear, checking hearing and urges people to adopt those pets that are and the most common cause of nonfatal Health vision, using assistive devices, making the often overlooked due to breed, age or trauma-related hospital admissions among Regina Evans, PharmD, pharmacy home environment safer, or increasing special needs. older adults. clinical specialist at Lee Health activities like Tai Chi. While these changes LCDAS will reduce the adoption fees To raise awareness and educate seniors Tiffany Mowls, health services may not sound monumental, they can be on all adult dogs and cats to $25 and all on strategies to reduce the risk of a fall, coordinator at Lee Health tremendous in helping a person prevent senior pets age 6 and older to $10 with Seniors Blue Book in partnership with Lee Chris R. Williams, CPT, president of a fall.” an approved application. Hours are 10 Health is hosting a virtual Fall Prevention Emeritus Health Seniors Blue Book was founded in a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Health Fair on Monday, September 21 Allison Coll, OD, optometrist at Snead 1983 with a mission to provide seniors, by appointment only in order to ensure from 9 to 11 a.m. via the Zoom platform. Eye Group caregivers and senior professionals appropriate social distancing. Call 533- The fair coincides with the National John Hoglund, BC-HIS, ACA, a comprehensive source of services, 7387 to schedule a visit. Council on Aging’s (NCOA) National Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology senior housing options, resources and Petfinder.com launched its first Adopt- Falls Prevention Awareness Week and Centers information that enrich the lives of the A-Less-Adoptable-Pet campaign in 2009 will include discussions on balance, vision Sherry Young, health and wellness elder population while affording those after recognizing that about 95 percent of and hearing; medication reviews; walking coordinator at Area Agency on Aging for businesses and individuals serving that shelters and rescue groups are challenged safety tips; home safety recommendations; SWFL population a unique medium to present to find homes for certain animals. the importance of using assistive devices; Stephanie Gomez, president and CEO their products and services. To view all pets available and to and adult services options. of Stabilized Steps Reservations are required for the event. complete an online application, visit www. The virtual event will feature an “The health fair provides a great For more information or to RSVP, contact leelostpets.com. The shelter is located at esteemed team of healthcare professionals opportunity for us to interact with the 468-0050. 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers. 18 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 rights were restored. My Stars ★★★★ • On Sept. 23, 1908, a game between the FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 New York Giants and Chicago Cubs ends in Aries (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. 1-1 tie after a controversial call at second base. 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But the best moves are Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 made with lots of data to provide backup just in rear, in the event the front pilot was knocked out Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 case you charge into an unexpected complication. of commission. Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 A new relationship shows promise. • On Sept. 22, 1953, the first four-level Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 (or “stack”) interchange in the world opens in Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Sharing credit for a job well done is easy for you to do, but Los Angeles at the intersection of the Harbor, Post Office...... 1-800-275-8777 Hollywood, Pasadena and Santa Ana freeways, 32 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 not necessarily for your partner. But fair is fair. ARTS Don’t let yourself be denied the right to have your lanes of traffic weaving in eight directions at once. Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 contributions recognized. • On Sept. 26, 1960, for the first time in U.S. Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 (June 21 to July 22) Communication history, a debate between presidential candidates Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 Cancer is important to help bridge a gap that can lead to is shown on television. The presidential hopefuls, Barbara B . Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon, met in a BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 problems at home and/or at the workplace. Find Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 a way to get your points across before the breach Chicago studio. 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A more positive aspect highlights The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 NOW HERE’S A TIP much of the Virgo’s week. You should find others SW Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 • “In my shop, I have stored small bits of Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 more receptive to your suggestions, and also more Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 likely to act on them. hardware in baby-food jars. They were all on a CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Libra (September 23 to October 22) All shelf together, and when I needed one, I would American Legion Post #38...... 239-332-1853 work and little play could wear the Libra’s usually have to move bottles around until I found the right Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL positive attitude down. Take some much-needed one. I took a piece of 1-by-4 and cut it into 2-foot Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 sections. Then I glued the bottoms of the bottles in American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 time off. Perhaps a short jaunt with someone Audubon of SWFL ...... https://www audubonswfl. org/. special is the way to go. a row to the wood. Now, they still sit on the shelf, Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR...... 482-1366 Scorpio (October 23 to November 21) This is but all I have to do is slide the 1-by-4s out and Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 321-4620 a good time to expand your view from the known find the right jar. I can still see in the sides, and it Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus...... 1-855-425-3631 makes them so much easier to deal with.” – JN in Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 to the unfamiliar. Confronting new situations could be challenging, but ultimately also could be Missouri duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 • “My child has so many toys that they were Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 extremely satisfying. Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter...... 239-267-1990 Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21) starting to take over his room and our house. We FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy. . . . . 728-3743 Giving advice to those who just want validation got three big plastic storage tubs and distributed Friendship Force Of SW FL...... 561-9164 for what they’re doing can be unsettling. So back the toys among them. Now the rule is that only Garden Club of Cape Coral...... 239-257-2654 one tub can be open at a time, so if he wants to Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 off and save your counsel for those who really appreciate it. play with other toys, he must pick up all the toys Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 from the tub he is playing with first. It has made Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Capricorn (December 22 to January 19) Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Cultivating a more positive attitude not only makes such a difference since the house gets picked up at NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees...... 482-6713 you feel better about yourself, but also has an least once a day.” – CI in Tennessee Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 • Here’s a boating safety tip: Make sure you Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 upbeat effect on those around you, especially that certain someone. check the weather before you head out for a day Sons of Confederate Veterans...... 332-2408 on the water. And everyone needs a life vest, large Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Keeping the lines of communication open and or small. Kiwanis Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 accessible is the key to establishing the right • “Lots of people are selling things online now Kiwanis Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 foundation on which to build an important and to make a few bucks, and that’s cool. I know I Kiwanis Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 meaningful relationship. Stay with it. have things I’ve picked up that I don’t use. Why Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 not make a little money? Here’s a tip though: Do Lions Club Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Pisces (February 19 to March 20) Before Lions Club Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 agreeing to act on a request, consider using your a little research on price for your item. You want Lions Club Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 perceptive Piscean talents to see what might lie to avoid listing it for too much (no interest) or too Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 hidden beneath its surface and could possibly little (yes, it gets snapped up quickly, but you could Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Florida...... 247-3073 have gotten more for it). A little homework goes a POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 cause problems later on. Born This Week: You’re a friend who, if you long way.” – CA in Florida Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 • No red wine for your recipe? You can Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 err at all, does so on the side of concern for those United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 you care about. substitute an equal amount of grape juice or beef United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 broth in most recipes. AREA ATTRACTIONS MOMENTS IN TIME Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum...... 395-2233 STRANGE BUT TRUE • On Sept. 24, 1789, the Judiciary Act of Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 • An armadillo’s shell is so hard that it can Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 1789 is passed by Congress and signed by Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-7419 President George Washington, establishing the deflect a bullet, as a Texas man discovered to Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal his chagrin when he took aim at one. The bullet Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 made up of six justices who were to serve until ricocheted into his jaw and he had to be airlifted JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 to a hospital. The armadillo, on the other hand, Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 death or retirement. The number of justices was changed in 1869 to nine. strolled away unscathed. Langford Kingston Home...... 239-334-2550 • One million U.S. dogs hold first place in their Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 • On Sept. 25, 1894, President Grover Skatium...... 321-7510 Cleveland issues a presidential proclamation owner’s last will and testament. Southwest Florida Historical Society...... 939-4044 pardoning Mormons who had previously • The original time machine in Back to Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 engaged in unlawful polygamous marriages. His the Future was not a DeLorean, but an old True Tours...... 945-0405 proclamation ensured that their property and civil refrigerator. According to HuffPost, “Ultimately, To be listed in calling card email your information to: press@riverweekly .com continued on page 22 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 19

PUZZLES Answers on page 23 20 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 PETS OF THE WEEK female French Lee County Domestic Animal Services bulldog mix who loves playing fetch. Trooper I will bring the tennis ball And Godiva back… after Breakfast Potatoes with ello, a few laps Bell Peppers and Bacon my around the 4 large potatoes, medium Hname yard. I will dice is Trooper. climb onto 3 medium bell peppers, This your lap for large dice handsome boy cuddles – or 1/2 cup bacon, cooked crisp is no joke in at least try and roughly chopped the snuggle to – but with Godiva ID# A827255 1/2 cup of sharp cheddar, department. I my short shredded am a 9-year- legs, I may need a boost. I like my canine 1 tablespoon all-purpose old male friends and would be good in a home seasoning (your favorite) Catahoula mix with a playmate. My adoption fee is $75. 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, who thinks Lee County Domestic Animal chopped fine that alone Services is located at 5600 Banner 1 tablespoon olive oil time is highly Breakfast Potatoes with Bell Peppers and Bacon Trooper ID# A826971 Drive in Fort Myers. Adoptions are Salt and pepper to taste photo courtesy Fresh From Florida over-rated. I available by appointment Monday Par-cook potatoes in boiling am a perfect combination of rugged good through Saturday from 10 a.m. to water for 5-7 minutes or until fork tender. Drain water and set aside. looks, witty charm and maturity, which 4 p.m. Visit www.leelostpets.com to Preheat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to skillet. Add makes me a great fit for any family. My complete an online application. As peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Add potatoes and sauté for another 2 minutes. adoption fee is just $25 with an approved always, cats and kttens are adopt one Season with all-purpose seasoning, herbs, salt and pepper. Stir in bacon bits and mix application. and get a feline friend at no additional for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and top with cheese. Put skillet in oven on Hi, I’m Godiva. I am a pint-sized cutie charge. For more information, call high broil for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with hot sauce and eggs your style. that is full of spunk. I am a 4-year-old 533-7387.

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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Subdivision City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Beach Homes Captiva 1974 2,204 $3,000,050 $2,775,050 108 Portofino Miromar Lakes 2017 3,428 $2,400,000 $2,325,000 353 El Sol Fort Myers Beach 1961 2,183 $1,650,000 $1,499,000 157 Rose Garden Cape Coral 2018 2,892 $1,575,000 $1,575,000 36 Longlake Bonita Springs 1993 3,913 $1,275,000 $1,180,000 64 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2001 3,594 $1,249,900 $1,175,000 71 Sanctuary At Wulfert Sanibel 1993 3,469 $944,500 $945,000 198 Charlotte Shores Bokeelia 1995 3,060 $939,000 $870,000 4 Bonita Lakes Bonita Springs 2013 3,122 $799,900 $779,000 7 Herons Landings Ii Sanibel 2001 2,621 $799,000 $750,000 271 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate 24 THE RIVER - SEPTEMBER 18, 2020