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VOL. 9, NO. 9 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MARCH 5, 2010 Shell Point Art Show And Sale Open To Public

Jeanne Bochette Helen Hendry Veronica Shoemaker who also is a member of the PACE cen- the three Grande Dames in a question Grande Dames ter board of directors. Invitations were and answer format that Geraghty said “is sent to known supporters of PACE and sure to be thought-provoking and poi- Tea Tickets active community leaders, however, any- gnant.” he Lee PACE Center for Girls’ one who would like to attend the tea is PACE is a Florida-based, not for profit Grande Dames Tea honoring three welcome. organization, and the only statewide pre- Tmore of our community’s most Tickets are $50 per person and may vention program for adolescent at-risk Wood carving revered women, Jeanne Bochette, Helen be obtained by calling the theater at girls in the nation. Its mission is to pro- Hendry and Dr. Veronica Shoemaker, 278-4422. vide girls and young women an oppor- he annual Shell Point Art Show will be held Tuesday, March 23, from 1 The theme is The Wisdom of Age – tunity for a better future through educa- and Sale will be held Friday to 3 p.m. at the Broadway Palm Dinner Honoring the Female Spirit. tion, counseling, training and advocacy. Tthrough Sunday, March 5 to 7. Theatre, 1380 Colonial Boukevard, Fort The first Grande Dames to be hon- Since the Lee County program opened The Resident Art Show Committee Myers. ored were philanthropists Berne Davis, its doors in 2007, more than 250 girls invites the public to view the artwork cre- “More than half of the theater is Eleanore Kleist and Barbara B. Mann. have been served, helping them to begin ated by many of the artists who live in the filled,” said tea Chair Dena Geraghty, The agenda for the tea will include a new journey toward a life of dignity and continued on page 8 interaction between the PACE girls and success. British Comedy Opens At Florida Rep Two-Day Art lorida Repertory Theatre’s next play is one of the fun- Event Downtown Fniest written by England’s he monthly Art Walk will be on favorite playwright, Alan Friday, March 5 from 6 to 10 Ayckbourn. It opens March 12 Tp.m. It will be followed by the new with discounted previews March Saturday Art Fair on March 6 in the 9, 10 and 11. Patio de Leon from noon to 4 p.m. Relatively Speaking is full of The Friday Art Walk will include more miscommunications, misunder- than a dozen art stops and feature new standings and mistaken identi- art exhibitions, live music, and the tra- ties. “We’re very excited to bring ditional after party. Held the first Friday this play to life,” said Florida of every month from 6 to 10 p.m., Art Rep Producing Artistic Director Walk features local and national artwork and the play’s Director Robert in the downtown art galleries and several Cacioppo. “As far as comedies art stops in the Fort Myers River District. go, it doesn’t get any better than The evening culminates with an after Relatively Speaking. From the party at 10 p.m. at Spirits of Bacchus on author of Bedroom Farce and Hendry Street. Absurd Person Singular, this The Saturday Art Fair will run from play is the quintessential mistaken noon to 4 p.m. Local art vendors and identity comedy, and I know audi- artisans will be set up in the Patio de ences will love it.” Leon selling their art. Galleries will be Ginny is engaged to Greg open and some galleries will be featuring (although she is having an affair free make-it-and-take-it art projects for with Phillip). Phillip is married the kids. Admission is free. The Saturday continued on page 40 Art Fair runs January through May. continued on page 3 2 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Garner & Brown Farms by Gerri Reaves he name Gladiolus Drive in South Fort Myers is one Tof the few reminders that a gladiolus industry once boomed in this area. In fact, in the 1930s, the Fort Myers area was the gladiolus center of the nation, with most of the flowers being grown in the Iona district. By the late 1940s, the industry was the top moneymaker in Lee County. William Edward Garner was a leading grower and broker in the gladiolus and chrysanthemum industry. A grandson of Capt. Manuel A. Gonzalez, he was a member of one of Fort Myers’ founding families. This 1957 photo shows his business, Garner & Brown Farms on Jackson Street. When the photo was taken, Jackson Street was paved with bricks and neigh- A Way Out Bail Bonds now operates where brokers once negotiated gladioli, chrysanthemums, and produce boring Terrell’s Garage was located on the corner at photo by Gerri Reaves Peck Street (left of photo). Garner & Brown operated on Jackson from the mid- 1950s until about 1973. Over the years, several other glad businesses also operated out of that office, including B & B Gladiolus Farms and Shepherd Gladiolus Farms. Garner & Brown was conveniently located just across the street from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad (ACL) passenger depot and around the corner from ACL’s Railway Express Agency (REA) on Peck Street. The REA handled cargo for the ACL passenger depot. Decades ago, the rail tracks ran from the Caloosahatchee River at the foot of Monroe Street and over to the Atlantic Coast Line depot at Jackson and Peck. The depot is now the Southwest Florida Museum of History, and Peck Street is now Widman Way. At one time, gladioli were packed right on the river at the Lee County Packing House. Fire destroyed the packing house in the 1950s, however, and it was never rebuilt. By the early 1970s, the “glad” business had lost out to land developers and escalating land prices. ACL service had ceased, and the downtown railway had been demolished. LD Bochette, however, remembers the heyday of the glad industry, when boxes of citrus, vegetables, and flowers lined the street in front of the REA office in preparation for shipment north. ACL would bring in sleeper-cars, he says, and the out-of-town buyers would use them while in town. After Garner & Brown closed, Longmire & Taylor Printers occupied the building for several years. When this photo was taken in 1957, Lee County was the gladiolus capital of nation and Garner & Brown Farms operated in this building on Jackson Street. Note the brick street. Today, A Way Out Bail Bonds is located there. photo courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society continued on page 3

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From page 1 Another highlight of the evening will Genealogical Society Meetings be the weekly Friday Night Live concert here will be two meetings in March of the Lee Genealogical Society. Both are Two-Day Art Walk series, which takes place in the Patio de free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Some highlights of this month’s Art Leon. Cheeky Monkey will perform from T Saturday, March 13 is the quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. at Wesley Memorial Walk are: 6 to 9 p.m. United Methodist Church, 4141 Deleon Street, Fort Myers. • Art League of Fort Myers: Opening New Art Walk buttons will be available The program will be presented by Carl Meier, second vice president, on Health of a new juried member show. The gal- at the galleries. Issues in the Early 20th Century and the Records they Produced. lery will also host a performer from the A free shuttle service, courtesy of The monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, March 18 at 1 p.m. at Wesley Young Artists Awards Program. Select Transportation Inc., with stops Memorial United Methodist Church. The program will be presented by Professor • Art of the Olympians: Now open at planned near the art venues, and Emeritus of History David T. Childress, Ph.D. on How Our Ancestors Survived the the former City Pier building. Harborside Event Center parking area, Great Depression (1929-1946). • Arts for ACT Gallery: Opening will be available for Art Walk patrons. For more infiormation, email [email protected]. reception for exhibit featuring artists Shuttle stops include The Oasis, Art of David Belling, Lennie Jones and Ken the Olympians, and Enjewel on First Kaminsky. The gallery will also host a Street. performer from the Young Artists Awards A map of Art Walk will be distributed Program. by participating galleries. Art Walk is a Our NEW E-Mail address is [email protected] • daas Gallery: Opening reception for rain or shine event. For more information Click featuring artist Paul Rodino. visit www.fortmyersartwalk.com. • Coloring The World: Exhibit featuring artist Lisa Freidus. • Enjewel: Showcasing artist Alan Free Movie Koulian’s unique Murano jewelry designs. • First United Methodist Church: In The Park Group exhibit featuring quilters Claudia he fifth annual Movie In The Park, Compton and Carol Dengler. sponsored by Chick-Fil-A and Lee • HOWL Gallery: Opening reception County Parks and Recreation, will apa for new show featuring pop and avant T N be on March 13. The showing will be garde artist David Hatchett. Ice Age – Dawn Of The Dinosaurs, a • The Oasis Luxury Condominiums: PG-rated animated film featuring the voic- New art show entitled It’s all About the es of Ray Romano and Queen Latifah. W INE D INNER

Girls, a fundraiser event for Footsteps to Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and the the Future. movie starts at 7 at the Wa-Ke Hatchee s • Sidney and Berne Davis Art Center: Recreation Center, 16355 Summerlin Opening for Heavenly Bodies exhibit fea- Road in Fort Myers. Come out to the turing artist Jo-Ann Lizio. park with your friends and family for Taste some of Napa’s finest • Space 39: Opening of a new group a movie night on a two-story inflatable art show. screen with professional stereo sound and wines at The Sandy Butler’s The seventh annual Edison themed festivities. There will be family March wine dinner on Celebration of Art will take place poolside games, free popcorn, and food items for at The Oasis Condominiums from 6 to sale from Chick-Fil-A. Personal coolers, Monday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. 10 p.m. food and drinks are prohibited. Priced at $100 per person, A free, one-act play, The Actor’s For more information, go online to Nightmare, will be performed at 7 and www.leeparks.org or call Wa-Ke Hatchee the evening includes a 8:30 p.m. at the Sidney & Berne Davis Recreation at 432-2154. four-course gourmet meal Art Center. and wine tasting.

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Errol’s Taxi RESERVATIONS 17650 239-770-3333 &DIRECTIONS: SAN CARLOS BLVD. FORT MYERS DRIVERS VOTED BEST IN TOWN 239 482-6765 www.SandyButler.com WANTED South Ft. Myers and the Beach EXT.1 4 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 Hortoons Women Voters Meet Monthly eague of Women Voters of Lee County Florida holds monthly Lprogram meetings on the first Saturday of each month October through May, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2360 West First Street, Fort Myers. On March 6, the program is Reading and Literacy from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sharon Kapp, educator, author of Kapp Reading Instruction, co-author of Visual Language in Autism, and national and international speaker, will focus on Reading and Literacy, including the LWV Lee Jump Start Program, an early learning initiative to help parents teach their infants and toddlers skills to aid reading ability. Call-466-8381 for reservations. Health Care Reform is the topic for April 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jim Nathan, president, Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS), will present his views on health care reform and the health care crisis fac- ing Southwest Florida and beyond. Lee County Youth Issues is slated for May 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. William Naylor, manager, Juvenile Assessment Center of Lee County, will speak on youth issues, programs and possible solutions. Call-466-8381 for reservations for any of these meetings. LWV of Lee County is a nonparti- san organization that promotes political responsibility through informed and active Read us online at IslandSunNews.com participation. Mercury Please Join Us For Our Astronaut Will 4th ANNUAL VIP REALTY GROUP To advertise in the Sign Memorabilia Island Sun for the first time ever the Astronaut COURT “YARD” SALE Scholarship Foundation (ASF) is Fhosting a special mail-in signing Call 395-1213 with one of only two surviving Mercury Benefi ting the American Cancer Society - Relay For Life Seven astronauts, Scott Carpenter, now through March 15. Space enthusiasts are invited to send in artifacts, baseballs, covers, flown items, models, and photos – just about anything desired – or choose from one of the many popular photos of Carpenter featured in ASF’s online store at www.astro- nautstore.org for the space hero to sign. Items can be personalized and/or accompanied by a photo of Carpenter signing ANTIQUES them for a Certificate of Authenticity. Carpenter was the second American COLLECTABLES to orbit the Earth during his Aurora 7 mission in 1962. He also has the unique distinction of being the first astronaut- aquanaut conducting experiments in both inner and outer space. Carpenter is an accomplished author and serves Sale starts Friday, March 12th • 8 AM to NOON on the ASF board of directors as one of its founders. He was inducted into the th U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 11, Saturday March 13 • 8 AM to NOON 1990. Carpenter is offering the “Write Stuff” All donations are tax deductible. to space fans’ items in support of the Accepting donations for the yard sale at VIP starting foundation’s mission of providing scholar- Hours: Tues-Sat 11-5:30 ships to college students pursuing degrees on March 6th. If you need a "pick up", call Cathy at Ph: 334-1133 in science and technology. Once signed, 410-4699 or just drop stuff off in the court yard. all items will be safely shipped back to 2259 Widman Way their owners. For more information visit www.astronautscholarship.org/carpenter_ 1560 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957 Historic Downtown Fort Myers signing.html or call 321-455-7014. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 5 Marketing. A seventh award category is between tourism and the larger business Women Voters Nominations the VCB’s long-standing Junonia Award, community. created to recognize those individuals She added that the junonia is a highly Meet Monthly Sought For New who have positively impacted the local treasured shell, so it was selected as a eague of Women Voters of Lee tourism community by demonstrating symbol of the VCB’s ongoing annual County Florida holds monthly Chrysalis Awards unique capabilities, leadership, commit- award due to its rarity. Past recipients Lprogram meetings on the first he Lee County Visitor & ment, and dedication. have included: Sally Tapager, owner Saturday of each month October Convention Bureau (VCB) and the A panel of local business community of Tropic Star; DT Minich, CDME, through May, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TGreater Fort Myers Chamber of leaders will judge nominations and select former executive director of the VCB; the Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2360 West Commerce Inc. are seeking nominations one award recipient in each of the six Chris Pendleton, president and chief First Street, Fort Myers. for the first annual Chrysalis Awards to categories; and, as in past years, the executive officer of the Edison & Ford On March 6, the program is Reading honor businesses and individuals who Junonia will only be awarded at the sole Winter Estates; Roxie Smith of Pink and Literacy from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. have positively impacted the local com- discretion of the VCB. Business and Shell Development and a member Sharon Kapp, educator, author of Kapp munity. individual nominees for the six Chrysalis of the Tourist Development Council; Reading Instruction, co-author of Visual Award nominations are due on March Awards will be judged on their innova- Steve Tutko, biologist and consultant to Language in Autism, and national 12, and are open to any member of the tion in their respective category, how Babcock Ranch; Fran Myers, owner of and international speaker, will focus on local business community, regardless of they have distinguished themselves in the Red Coconut RV Resort and a member Reading and Literacy, including the LWV whether or not they are directly a part community, the results of their efforts to of the Tourist Development Council; Lee Jump Start Program, an early learn- of the tourism industry. Award recipients promote the destination, their contribu- Elaine McLaughlin, former executive ing initiative to help parents teach their will be announced at a jointly hosted tions to business and tourism partnerships director of the VCB; Brian Holly, general infants and toddlers skills to aid reading Celebration of Business & Tourism for the overall benefit of the county, and manager of the Holiday Inn Gulf Coast ability. Call-466-8381 for reservations. Awards Luncheon and Trade Show on their work to foster growth and sustain- Town Center; Tom Cronin, owner of Health Care Reform is the topic for May 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ability. the Shell Factory; Steve Greenstein, for- April 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jim Nathan, the Harborside Event Center in down- “Destination visitors often spark future mer executive director of the Sanibel & president, Lee Memorial Health System town Fort Myers. leisure visits, conventions, relocations Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce; (LMHS), will present his views on health The event, co-produced by the VCB and other business opportunities. The and Jay Kinzer-Halcrow, former sales and care reform and the health care crisis fac- and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber and Chrysalis Awards signify an ongoing part- marketing director of the West Wind Inn. ing Southwest Florida and beyond. held to commemorate National Travel nership between the business and tourism While the VCB has always pooled its Lee County Youth Issues is slated for and Tourism Week, celebrates the value communities to ensure that continues resources with those of local chambers May 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. William Naylor, of tourism and the community teamwork to happen,” said Tamara Pigott, interim for the common good of the destination, manager, Juvenile Assessment Center of involved in maintaining and enhancing VCB deputy director. this is the first such alliance between the Lee County, will speak on youth issues, tourism as a major economic engine for Pigott said the awards committee VCB and a local chamber. In addition, all programs and possible solutions. the county. The event also is part of the chose the name Chrysalis for the new local chambers are involved with the new Call-466-8381 for reservations for any VCB’s year-round Team Tourism infor- program because it signifies the final program. of these meetings. mational program to strengthen destina- stage before a butterfly emerges from “We’re celebrating our work together LWV of Lee County is a nonparti- tion teamwork. its cocoon, the metamorphosis in which to create stronger relationships that san organization that promotes political The awards will honor recipients in its growth and differentiation occur. encourage new visitors and ultimately responsibility through informed and active the categories: Business Development, Committee members see it as an appro- new businesses for our area,” said participation. Eco-Innovation, Cultural Achievement, priate symbol of the desire to build and Marietta B. Mudgett, executive director Education, Sports and Sales and foster a stronger strategic partnership continued on page 38 Democratic Women To Meet THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN YOUR IRA CAN he Democratic Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. TMarch 13, at the Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2360 West First Street, Fort To learn about the benefits of an Myers). Jennifer L Basey The speaker will be Jim Roach, a Edward Jones IRA, call or visit today. Democratic Party candidate for the U.S. Financial Advisor . House of Representatives in Florida’s www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC 14th Congressional District. He lives in 1952-2 Park Meadows Dr Cape Coral and is a Vietnam veteran and Ft Myers, FL 33907 small business owner. 239-437-5900 The luncheon meeting is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The luncheon price is $18. Guests are welcome. To make a reservation call 466-8381. More information about the DWC is available at www.dwc-lee.com. Tea By The Sea For Ostego Bay n Saturday, March 20, Ostego Bay Foundation will host the elegant and fun Tea by the Sea Kathleen Papaleo Rick Mallard Patti Berger Kathleen Doll Gina Loeber Trish Barbone Roger Coil Susan Barnes O VP Commercial Commercial Lines Mgr. Receptionist / CSR Health & Life Personal Lines from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, President Agent Agent featuring great food, a fashion show and a Chinese auction, will be held at 700 Fisherman’s Wharf, San Carlos We are HERE for all your insurance needs Island right next door to Bonita Bill’s Restaurant. All proceeds will benefit the CALL FOR Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science AUTO QUOTE Center. Tickets are $20 for one or $70 for a table of four and can be purchased in 6719 Winkler, #220 located in the Taylor Executive Court Bldg. advance by calling 765-8101. (239) 337-3022 or 866-575-3020 6 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 Along the River

CC the courtyard cat at The Bar Association Bistro and Lounge he spirit of Ernest Hemingway has been spotted in the courtyard of The Bar Association Bistro and Lounge. Owners Ron Kopko and Mark Solomon Twere surprised to find a tiny six-toed cat, or polydactyl, mingling with the Locally produced goods are sold at Alliance for the Art’s Green Market human guests outside their establishment. Polydactyl cats are often referred to as Hemingway cats after the Nobel Prize-winning author who was known to love The Bar Association is located at 1609 Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers. them. The kitten has been affectionately named CC, short for courtyard cat. For more information, call 334-8080. Stop by The Bar Association to meet the friendly kitten, as he is always looking for Florida is the nation’s prime source for fresh vegetables during the winter season a warm lap to curl up on. The Bar Assocation serves lunch Tuesday through Friday and at the Alliance for the Art’s Green Market, local residents have the first from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. and chance to browse a wide selection. There is nothing like just-harvested vegetables at Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It also offers downtown Fort Myers’ only soup their peak in nutritional value and flavor. Better yet, Green Market’s 32 vendors offer and salad bar and 30 wines by the glass. not only locally produced goods, they are mostly all natural, organic and/or sustainable. CARPET STEAM The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Steaming Mad $ CLEAN W/ 55 939-2787 or go to www.artinlee.org. PRE-TREATMENT Also at Alliance for the Arts is Israel Carpets LLC *200 SQ. FT PER RM MAX UP TO 5 ROOMS Fest on Sunday, March 7 from noon to 5 Low End Prices, High End Quality TILE & GROUT $ p.m. The event is sponsored by the Jewish STEAM CLEAN 99 Federation of Lee and Charlotte counties Good Steward of (239) 454-3522 W/ GROUT and is a celebration of Israeli Independence Jesus Christ POWER WASHER UP TO Day through Israeli arts, food and music. 5 ROOMS Elite Cleaning Services Available For: *200 SQ. FT PER RM MAX Live entertainment includes the children from the Temple Beth El religious Please visit our River Weekly News * Carpet & Sofas * $ SOFA OR school, the Naples Klezmer Revival Band, online advertisers at * Tile & Grout * 20 RECLINER Cantor Victor Giegner and the band from www.islandsunnews.com. 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BOAT Maimonides Hebrew Day school is sponsoring the Kids Zone with bounce houses, a dunk tank, snow cones and cot- RENTALS ton candy while many local temples and Jewish organizations will have booths to Fishing • Cabbage Key inform the community about their pro- Dolphin Watching grams and functions. Captains Available Entrance fee is $2 for anyone over the age of 12. Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort 472-5800 Myers. For more information about Israel Jensen’s Marina Fest, go to www.JewishFederationLCC. org. Captiva Island THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 7 FGCU Center Bay Oaks Honors Its Elders Health Fair he Center for Environmental and ay Oaks’ annual Health Fair will Sustainability Education at FGCU be held on March 27 from 10 Twill honor the center’s earliest Ba.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym. There supporters at the annual fundrais- will be professionals from many different ing celebration at Peter and Mallory health-related fields. Haffenreffer’s home on Thursday, The event is free to anyone interested March 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. The theme in attending. Vendors that are in any this year is Bloom Where You’re health-related fields are welcome. For Planted: Focus on the Local. more information call 765-4222. Since its founding, the center has received the support of several elder members of the island community. At this Senior Picnic Sanibel Island celebration, as part of its focus on the local, the center will honor here will be a senior picnic at the its supporters 90 years and older. Among Tony Rotino Center beach pavilion those honored will be Milena Eskew, Ton March 6 , 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., long-time island resident and community in Cape Coral. On the menu are hot activist; Mary Bursley Carter, who hosted dogs, beans, ham and turkey sandwich- the first annual fundraising celebration es, pasta salad, dessert and a variety of before Hurricane Charley destroyed her soft drinks. Entertainment will be provid- home; as well as center supporters Lloyd ed by the Hot Flashz Dancers. Families Wells and Chuck Farnum. and friends are welcome. Admission is $5. Pre-registration is required. All Inaugural supporters Helen Moe and Mary Bursley Carter and Milena Eskew embrace at a past celebration Elizabeth Johnson, who passed on in major credit cards are accepted. Call 574-0807. The Tony Rotino Center is recent weeks, will be remembered at the The event brings together young and and globally. David Orr, center board co- event. at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5817 old to reflect on the center’s mission of chair and author of Down to the Wire: Driftwood Parkway. The center will also honor the “scholarship, education, and action” for Confronting Climate Collapse (2009), eldest member of its board of advisors, a sustainable future. FGCU student vol- will give remarks. Director Peter Blaze Professor Emeritus Maxine Greene. unteers staff the fundraising celebration; Corcoran will briefly present progress Another distinguished nonagenarian, the young volunteers and elder residents since the center’s inception five years ago Greene serves as a founding member of welcome the opportunity to interact with and will provide an outlook on present the center’s board, and at age 91, still one another. and future initiatives. For more informa- teaches at Columbia University. She is This annual celebration is the major tion, or to request an invitation, call 590- considered to be America’s greatest living fundraising event for the center and helps 7166 or e-mail: [email protected]. philosopher of education. to further its sustainability initiatives locally

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Visit www.MiromarOutlets.com for more details on spectacular offers and events. INFO: (239) 948-3766 HOURS: Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. LOCATION: I-75, Exit 123, Corkscrew Road/Miromar Outlets Blvd. In Estero, between Naples & Fort Myers 8 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 From page 1 Auction To Lunchbox Shell Point Art Show And Sale Benefit Academy Theatre Series For The Arts Opens March 13 he seventh annual North Fort Myers Academy Arts Foundation Tauction will be held Saturday, March 20, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Italian-American Club of Cape Coral, 4725 Vincennes Boulevard. Appetizers, desserts and beverages will be available. Up for auction will be many items and services donated by generous area merchants. There will be a silent auction, Treasure Chest Adventure, Chinese auction and, the main event, a live auction featuring a local celebrity auctioneer. Funds from this event enhance the arts programs at the North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts, in such areas as costumes, sets, scripts, music, art sup- lorida Rep is opening its popular plies, scholarships and materials to sup- Lunchbox Theatre Series with plement academic instruction at all levels. FAnd Then They Came for Me by Tickets are $20 per person, available James Still, a multimedia journey into at the school office by calling 997-2131; the life and world of Anne Frank. iCAN Junction, 13971 North Cleveland Sponsored by Pamela Templeton and Art show Avenue, United Plaza in North Fort Fort Myers Toyota, the series for children Myers, (997-4226); Spa Simplicity, 4706 and families opens Saturday, March 13 at SE 11th Place, Suite D, Cape Coral the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in retirement community at (540-0054). the Fort Myers River District. Shell Point. Tickets are $12 and admission This year’s exhibit will fea- includes the performance, a boxed lunch ture: paintings, pottery, sculp- Seeing The from Jason’s Deli and an interactive tures, stained glass, polished workshop with the cast. Tickets are avail- stonework, wood carvings and Face Of Peace able through Florida Rep’s box office at unique jewelry. 332-4488. The event will be held in From An The play combines interview footage the Social Center on The with live theater to take audiences into Island at Shell Point from 9 Aluminum Bubble the life of Anne Frank and two Holocaust a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and erry Leggett is coming to Fort survivors whose lives she changed forever. Saturday and from noon to Myers in March to tell the story of This gripping drama is a groundbreaking 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission Jhis amazing, two-year, 100,000- retelling of Anne Frank’s famous story is free and it is open to the mile peace journey in an aluminum and is designed for students in grades 5 public. For more information, bubble. through 12. call Sandra Ashley, program Leggett will be appearing on March Sponsored by Florida Rep’s Alliance coordinator at 454-2057. 18 at 7 p.m. at All Faith Unitarian for Holocaust Studies, And Then They Congregation’s new building at 2756 Came for Me is one of two exciting and McGregor Boulevard. educational offerings in the Lunchbox In January 2007, Leggett (aka Sea Theatre Series this season. It plays on Wall Singer) departed from Carlsbad, March 13, April 3 and April 17. California on a mission to sing out for “We are breaking new ground with our peace each day at noon. Children’s Theatre offerings this season,” Our E-Mail address is With the help of friends and a national said Education Director Rachael Endrizzi, network of peace lovers, he acquired a “both are topical, issue-based plays, and [email protected] vintage-style, tear-drop trailer he dubbed for the first time we have a play whose The Peace Bubble. As Leggett zigzagged target audience is middle and high school Orchids across the United States, the Peace students. And Then They Came for Me Bubble became a listening post for him combines theater and documentary to tell to ask thousands of people the question, the Anne Frank story in a new way and “What does peace look like for you?” He ties in with the State of Florida’s required Great South Fort Myers Location videotaped 7,000 of their responses for Holocaust Studies curriculum.” broadcast on youtube.com. Also featured in the Lunchbox Theatre Straight Sale, not a short sale or foreclosure. Over the past year, Leggett has been Series is The New Kid by Dennis Foon, living on the Big Island of Hawaii and an inventive and lightheartedly funny play Close to both Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. collaborating with photographer Patsy about a boy named Nick who just moved New paint, Carpet, Dishwasher, Microwave, Ferrell to produce inspiring multimedia to America from a different country. It’s from the journey. You can find some of his first day of school, and all he wants to Lanai Tile, Bathroom Vanities and much more. the images at the online gallery: alittleb- do is fit in with the other kids, but Nick itofpeace.com. doesn’t speak their language or know $95,000 Events will include his original tunes, any of their customs. The audience sees tales from the road and a treasure trove through Nick’s eyes just how frustrating of images and video interviews that gath- and tough it can be when you are the Call Chris Potter at er thoughts about peace from around the new kid. nation. His goal is to entertain audiences Sponsored by the Alan and Jacquelin 239-233-2413 with the thought that “peace is possible, Cadkin Foundation and LCEC, The New to see this Property if we want it.” Kid plays at the Sidney & Berne Davis For more information on his Fort Art Center on March 20, April 10 and SanCap one Source Realty Myers appearance, email jerry@alittleb- April 24. itofpeace.com or call 768-8176. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 9 Since 1972, the nightly meal program, Meals With Compassion, has been serving Partnering To Feed a hot meal to anyone who is hungry in Lee County. Last year alone, The Army served over 24,000 nightly meals. The increases have been staggering. The Salvation Army The Hungry In Lee County has seen a 220 percent increase in meals served since 2001 and 80 percent of this t was hard increase has been in the last two years. to miss the The food service programs (emergency food pantry and Meals with Compassion) Itractor trailer at The Salvation Army are positioned as a point of entry for individuals and families. parked in front Once the immediate needs are met, the staff begins to address the underlying issues of The Salvation that have forced people to seek assistance. The Salvation Army helps dinner guests by Army on Friday. connecting them to additional programs and resources both through their agency and Sprawled across their community’s fellow service providers. on both sides of The Army’s other food service program is the emergency food pantry. Its exis- the massive truck tence has been in the community since 1969. This program too, has seen staggering were pepperoni increases. Since 2007, the food pantry has given out 60 percent more food to those pizzas, the words in need. In 2009, over 48,000 grocery orders were filled at the pantry which resulted Love Kitchen in over 436,000 meals to neighbors in need. and the impor- The Salvation Army needs the help from businesses, restaurants or churches. tant phrase, Partnering with those that can help provide food gives The Salvation Army that much Serving To Make more staying power to help the thousands that are coming in need of assistance. If a Difference. you or your business can help with a night of feeding for the Meals of Compassion Taking the program call The Salvation Army at 278-1551. place of the regular nightly meal, Little Caesars Pizza cooked over 60 piz- Israel Fest 2010 zas and served 200 individuals Sunday, March 7, 2010 that came to Noon ~ 5:00 P.M. The Salvation Army to dine last Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers Friday. “We are Volunteers at The Salvation Army’s Meals With Compassion serving Ethnic Food, Art & Judaica Vendors, Kids Zone, Live Music & More so thankful to the pizza from The Little Caesars Love Kitchen local franchise owner, Jim Addis Admission:$2 over age 12 and the company regional offices for donating all the food and labor cost to help in our Meals with Compassion program. We welcome other businesses, restaurants and For more info call: 239-481-4449 churches who would like to support our feeding program. Just taking a night or two a www.JewishFederationLCC.org year to furnish a meal or a donation to sponsor a meal would allow us to continue to feed individuals and families in need,” said Major Arthur Penhale, commanding officer for The Salvation Army.

Partners donate hotel room nights, Donations Sought restaurant meals, fishing charter trips, excursions, sightseeing opportunities, lei- For Active Duty sure activities, haircuts, dental work, and other services. Military Personnel For more information log onto www. upport the servicemen and women operationopenarms.org or call Capt. who protect our freedoms every Bunch at 283-8838. Donations may be Sday by contributing to Operation sent to Operation Open Arms, PO Box Open Arms, Inc. 101, St. James City, FL 33956 Founded in 2005 on Pine Island by charter boat Capt. John “GiddyUp” Bunch, a U.S. Marines officer in Bay Oaks Derby Vietnam, Operation Open Arms serves active duty military personnel. It is an For Relay For Life IRS-approved 501(c)3 nonprofit corpora- n March 21 members of the tion so contributions are tax deductible. public will be able to test their Two sitting presidents, George W. Bush Opower swing against Fort Myers and Barack Obama, have recognized the Beach’s top sluggers during Bay Oaks organization for its work. first annual Homerun Derby. The derby The mission of Operation Open will be held on the fields at Bay Oaks Arms is to provide every possible benefit Recreation Campus. to active duty military personnel while Each contestant will get 10 swings to on leave from a combat zone. It also hit as many home runs as they can, with provides free mental health counseling. the top home run hitters moving on to There is no staff, only volunteers and the elimination round and then the cham- business partners. Operation Open Arms pionship round. Players of all skill levels is a network of sponsoring businesses are encouraged to participate. that extends free benefits in a wide range To enter, the minimum donation is of categories to enable military personnel $10, with 100 percent of the proceeds to take a much needed vacation from the going to Relay for Life which benefits stresses of war. Servicemen and women the American Cancer Society. The win- are eligible for one free service from each ner will receive a prize pack courtesy of business partner. They make their own Hooters. arrangements with the service providers. To sign up or for more information contact Randy at 560-8989. 10 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 “Voice of Faith,” WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan Wednsday Service 6 p.m. Churches/Temples Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Boulevard, Three Oaks area, Fort Myers, ST. COLUMBKILLE ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION Thursday Service, 7:30 p.m. 267-3525 CATHOLIC CHURCH: Crestwell School, 1901 Park Meadows Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off Drive, between US 41 and Summerlin Nursery care for pre-school children and Penniman, associate pastor McGregor and north of Gladiolus. Road, ½ mile north of College. Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available Sunday worship services: 489-3973 Minister: The Rev. Dr. Wayne Robinson at each service. Early Grace Traditional, 8 a.m. Father Joseph Clifford. Phone: 226-0900. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Awesome Grace Contemporary, 9 a.m. Weekly masses: Minister’s cell phone: 218-3918. 15690 McGregor Boulevard Classic Grace Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. Mailing address: P.O. Box 07477, Fort Myers, 482-2030 Sunday School God’s Group, 8:45 and Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; Fort Myers, FL 33919 Pastor: David Stauffer. 10 a.m. Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. Traditional services 9:00 a.m.; MESSIAH REFORMED CHURCH Reconciliation is available at the church on We believe in the benefits of diversity in Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. Worship Gathering - Sunday 10 a.m. Saturdays at noon and by appointment gender, age, political affiliation, sexual Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The Pastor Alan Bondar SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE orientation, race and religion. church is 1/2 mile past the intersection of Fort Myers Villas Civic Association Bldg. METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Email: [email protected] Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on the 2306 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Myers, 33907 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Web site: allfaiths-uc.org. way to Sanibel. Phone/text: 220-8519 344-0012 Minister’s email: [email protected] FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: website: messiahreformed.com Pastor Rev. Steve Filizzi ANNUNCIATION GREEK 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Bible Study - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation ORTHODOX CHURCH: Estates. Fellowship Lunch - Sunday noon Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers Sunday Morning Service and Sunday Teen Events - Monthly Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis School, 10:30 a.m. c/website for podcasts, special events, min- ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting, istries, calendar, blogs, etc. CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. 7:30 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Child care provided at all services. OF FORT MYERS 239-939-4711, www.smlcs.org Sunday School, Bible Study Visit our Reading Room for quiet study at: 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10B Wednesday Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. www.orthodox-faith.com 2281 W. First Street, River District 791-6908 Dinner $5, 6:15 p.m. bible studies 481-2099 www.spirituality.com and www.christian- Tom Richards, Pastor Worship: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., BETH SHILOH MESSIANIC science.com Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with 9:15 SYNAGOGUE: FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. a.m. adult and children’s Bible Study, plus 15675 McGregor Boulevard. 437-3171 13545 American Colony Boulevard (off Sunday Evening 6 p.m. marriage enrichment studies. Divorce Care Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Daniels Parkway in the Colony), Fort Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday Service, 8 p.m. Myers, 936-2511 Special Monday Community Group service During Lent: Wednesday worship Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Joey Brummett at 7 p.m. for those who can not attend noon and 6:15 p.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning Sundays. TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE: Adult Hebrew Classes Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Please call for information on full program. p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers Rabbi Jeremy Barras BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Pastors: Bill Stephens, Stu Austin and Cantorial Soloists Joseph/Lynn Goldovitz CHURCH OF GOD: (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Howard Biddulph, Associate Pastor Shabbat Services, Friday, 7:30 p.m. 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 MINISTRIES CONGREGATION Traditional Worship at 8:00 and 9:30 am, Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. (Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall) 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, Contemporary Worship at 11:00am Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services, Saturday, Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 437-4330. Rev. Mark Condrey, Pastor Sunday School at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Youth and Children’s programming runs Religious Education Classes, Midweek, Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Church School: 9:15 a.m. concurrent to Sunday services. Grades 2-7, Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE CROSS: FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Nursery care provided at all services Preschool Classes, Monday through Friday 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: For more information visit: www.newhope- Confirmation Classes, Wednesday, Pastors: Jeff Moran and Michael Bulter; 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, fortmyers.org 5:30-6:30 p.m. A nondenominational church emphasizing 482-3133. Philip White, pastor PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. to noon a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. (Meets at Ft. Myers Beach Masonic Lodge) TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE): Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Contemporary Church School: 10:15 a.m. 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers Beach 14486 A & W Bulb Road, 10:45 a.m. Traditional. Adult Forum: 9 a.m. 267-7400. Fort Myers, 433-0201. HOLY THEOTOKOS MONASTERY: Pastors: Bruce Merton, Gail and RC Rabbi: Benjamin S. Sendrow, CHRIST THE KING 111 Evergreen Road, North Fort Myers, Fleeman Cantor: I. Victor Geigner. 1188 Lake McGregor Drive, Fort Myers, 997-2846 Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Weekly services: Monday and Thursday, 9 432-1724. Rev. N. Everett Keith III; Eastern Orthodox men’s monastery. Contemporary Worship 11:15 a.m. a.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. An Old Catholic Community; Liturgy Liturgical services conducted in the Phone: 267-7400 Fax: 267-7407 Religious school Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, in English; Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. English, Greek and Church Slavonic lan- Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com and Wednesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: guages, following the Julian (Old) Calendar. e-mail: [email protected] Family Midrash services on the first and 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. Rev. Dan Hagmaier, pastor Days: The Third and Sixth Hours at 8:30 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Pre bar/bat mitzvah class Monday, 5:30 to Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. a.m.; Walter Still, Senior Pastor, 7 p.m., followed by confirmation class from Nursery available Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8 and 9:30 a.m. 7:30 to 9 p.m. CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH: IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL 3/4 mile south from the intersection of For information on early childhood educa- 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, CONGREGATION: McGregor, San Carlos and Gladiolus. tion/preschool, phone 482-1121. 481-5442 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, A congregation of the ELCA. THE NEW CHURCH Danny Harvey, pastor 454-4778 REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH The New Church of SWFL is located at Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. The Rev. Dr. John S. Adler, pastor 3950 Winkler Extension, Fort Myers 10811 Sunset Plaza Circle, by Summerlin Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Weekly services: Daily early learning center/day care and Pine Ridge Roads, behind Zoomers Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing Sunday Services, 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. and the ponds. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; 274-0143 Reverend Nadine CYPRESS LAKE 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST Spiritual Recovery, Wednesdays 10 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: and Church School CENTER: Healing Service, Wednesdays 11 a.m. and 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481- Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in Meditation classes. All are welcome. Fridays 6:30 p.m. 3233; Clint Cottrell, pastor Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist Guided meditations offering many meth- Sunday Worship Services, 11 a.m. Sunday services: with Healing ods for relaxing the body and focusing Call for information 481-5535. Traditional, 8 and 11 a.m.; Child care available at Saturday 5 p.m. and the mind on virtuous objects to bring UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Contemporary, 9:30 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. services. increasing peace and happiness into CHURCH FORT MYERS: Children’s Church K4J (Kids for Jesus) JESUS THE WORKER daily activity. For information, class times 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway one 9:45 a.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH: and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. mile west of I-75) CYPRESS LAKE 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 MeditationInFortMyers.org. Minister: The Rev. Allison Farnum UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH: Sunday services and religious education at 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 10:30 a.m. Fort Myers, 482-1250 KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH: 454-3336 For information on all church events call Sunday Traditional Service: 8 and 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Robert G. Kasten, Pastor 561-2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. 11 a.m., Praise Service: 9:30 a.m. 218-8343 Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS: Sunday School: All times Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman Nursery available Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Healing Circle 11 a.m. OUTREACH MINISTRIES: All are welcome. Junior Church grades one to five Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, LAMB OF GOD LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL Wee Church Pre-K to K Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; CHURCH: Evening Service 6 p.m. continued on page 11 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 11 for fundamental farm labor reforms from Florida Modern retail food industry leaders, with the goal of enlisting the market power of those Slavery Museum companies to demand more humane labor standards from their Florida tomato Touring The Area suppliers. lorida Modern Slavery Museum is For more information, visit www. touring the state visiting schools, ciw-online.org/freedom_march/museum. Fplaces of worship, and community html. centers through April 15. The museum consists of a cargo From page 10 truck outfitted as a replica of the trucks involved in a recent slavery operation Churches/Temples (U.S. v. Navarrete, 2008) accompanied Cargo truck music, meditation in a loving environment. by displays on the continuous history of Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, slavery in Florida – its roots, the reasons anti-slavery advocacy organization, adds, Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. “There is real slavery in the fields of WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN it persists, and its solutions. The exhib- Museum shirt CHURCH: its were developed in consultation with Florida. This is not about lousy jobs, but violent control, vicious exploitation, and 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across ex-captives as well as leading academic of the CIW. “If we are to abolish slavery from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 authorities on slavery and labor history in once and for all in Florida agriculture, we the potential for serious harm and even Pastor: Interim Pastor Dr. Luder Whitlock Florida. must pull it up by the roots by addressing death. Even more heartbreaking is the Sunday Service: The mobile museum was conceived of farmworker poverty and powerlessness.” fact that there has never been a day in 9:30 a.m., Contemporary; by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Dr. Patrick Mason, a professor of the history of Florida agriculture without Worship and Adult Classes (CIW), the human rights award-winning economics and director of the African some amount of slavery tainting the food 11 a.m., Blended Worship farmworker organization that has aided American studies program at Florida grown there. That food leaves the hands WORD OF LIFE CHURCH: of slaves and ends up in the meals we eat 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; in the prosecution by the Department of State University notes, “For too long, Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Justice of six farm slavery operations and political representatives and ordinary citi- with our families.” The museum tour will culminate as the Wednesday 7 p.m. the liberation of well over 1,000 workers. zens have ignored the recurring instances Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi The museum is endorsed by Amnesty of enslavement in contemporary Florida. cargo truck leads the CIW’s Farmworker ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH: International (USA) and Anti-Slavery Indeed, for too long, there has been Freedom March from April 16-18, when 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, International (UK) – the world’s largest insufficient light shining in on the low pay hundreds of farmworkers and their allies 481-4040, Pastor, Steve Hess and oldest human rights organizations, and indecent working conditions of agri- will march from Tampa to Lakeland, Sunday Services: 8 a.m. traditional; respectively. cultural workers in this state. The mobile headquarters of the Publix supermarket 9:30 a.m. contemporary; 11 a.m. blendings. “Slavery in Florida agriculture today is Florida Modern Slavery Museum is an chain. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. not separate from the past – indeed, its impressive and imaginative approach to Among its accomplishments, the roots extend deep within our state’s his- shedding new light on these old issues.” CIW has aided in the prosecution by tory. Farmworkers have always been, and Dr. Kevin Bales, the Pulitzer- the Department of Justice of six slavery remain today, the state’s poorest, least nominated author and president of Free operations and the liberation of well over powerful workers,” said Gerardo Reyes the Slaves, an internationally-respected 1,000 workers. Its Campaign for Fair Food has won unprecedented support

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It What Will It Take is an opportunity, for all of us. From The Team? Let me tell you about one boy, Mohammed. For This is Ethiopia, and a boy whose life has been tragic, and future is bleak, a dollar goes a long Mohammed, 8, has one of the biggest smiles I’ve ever way. With $95,000, seen. He plays soccer on the streets – a place he also we can get the village lives on at night. Orphaned, and abandoned, with the underway – with the HIV virus, he survives by begging. Mohammed is a bright youth center and infra- boy who will engage you with conversation – but he structure needs (includ- won’t say where he hides away at night. ing fences, land prepa- If he comes too close to a coffee house, with a hand ration, sports fields, outstretched, the waiters hurl stones at him, driving him etc.). This also includes away. The stigma of HIV/AIDS is lessening, but it is still a funding one or two terrible situation. rental homes, feeding In the town where I work, there are about 100 street eight to 16 of the most kids with HIV recorded by the City of Butajira. There are vulnerable children, and over 1,000 known families where one parent has died hiring a staff of three of AIDS. These are only the known cases. Butajira has a Sorphan Mohammed to five people. Our population of 41,000. And the rural area surrounding the goal is for the project Teacher Scott Martell (center) with some of his students town has four times the population. to work toward self-sus- So, what can we do? tainability. We are focusing on that from the Our Team: very beginning. Yet, now, it is going to take First, the Ethiopia Hope village team is a team, truly. On the ground in Butajira an investment of our money, and our hearts, there is a board of directors consisting of doctors, HIV/AIDS counselors, a city liai- to get kids off the streets and nurture them to son, and local businessmen. The project is owned by a national church, Emmanuel be citizens with character. This is a prototype, Church, with whom we’ve partnered. My direct supervisor is New Mission Systems and Emmanuel Church wants to develop it so International (www.nmsi.org), an outstanding missionary support and training organi- that it can be used in conjunction with their zation. The team also includes individuals who have already signed up to support work churches throughout Ethiopia. we’ve done previously with Project Mercy in Ethiopia (www.projectmercy.org), and are This is work we are all called to do, I ready to do more. believe. In the Old Testament, Moses tells us: Our Goal: “…the orphan and the widow who are in your Our goal is to empower this Ethiopian church and the citizens of Butajira to nurture town, shall come and eat and be satisfied, these orphans so that they will be a light in the darkness that surrounds them, and a in order that the LORD your God may bless part of a New Ethiopia that stands as a beacon in this part of the world. Ethiopia is you in all the work of your hand which you bordered by Somalia to the east, Sudan to the west, and Eritrea to the north. Yemen do.” (Deuteronomy 14:29). And in the New is just across the Red Sea. Traditionally a Christian empire (for over 1,600 years), Testament, James writes: … Pure and lasting Ethiopia has fallen away. Islam is over 40 percent of the population. Animism and religion in the sight of God our Father means witchcraft have always remained strong. Yet, there is a huge revival ongoing too. The that we must care for orphans and widows in Scott Martell and Lemlem Protestant church is on fire, and there is a renewal within the Orthodox church as their troubles, and refuse to let the world cor- well. rupt us. (James 1:27, NLT) Our Project: Please Help: We want to start our “village” by building a youth center that will have programs New Missions Systems International is a tax deductible charitable organization that ranging from education, food, health care, sports, a library and other ideas. We want is accepting your donations. Checks can be made out to NMSI, with Ethiopia Hope the programs to be generated by the community, and driven by the local people. Village in the donation line. I pray you truly will be blessed by answering this opportu- We want to encourage child care by every means possible other than traditional nity. “orphanage” care. However, we know there are some children – the most vulnerable, As with all non-for-profits, NMSI honors preference of gifts solicited and, in accor- such as Mohammed – who will need housing. The youth center will anchor our village, dance with IRS regulations, retains discretion and control over their use. It has a four and we will also include some group homes, each with eight children and a house star rating with Charity Navigators, and is a member of ECFA. parent. We’ll immediately rent one or two homes to get these kids off the streets. In Scott Martell moved to Sanibel as a cub reporter in 1983. He’s worked with phase two of this project, we’ll consider building these group homes as part of the various journalist organizations since that time. He has served on a variety of village. In addition to house parents, we’ll nurture these children with youth leaders, boards, including CROW, The Sanibel School, Sanibel Community Association, and each child will have a mentoring family in the community, which will be similar to Pirate Playhouse, and Gulf Coast Symphony. He was called to Ethiopia to work uncles and aunts, or even grandparents. for Project Mercy in 2006, and now is a missionary with New Missions Systems The village, to be as self-sustaining as possible, will also create a fruit tree orchard, International and works for Emmanuel Church, a national Ethiopian church. His vegetable garden, chicken ranch and small dairy. columns, African Journals, have appeared frequently in the Island Sun. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 13 She noted two very small CROW Case wounds on his right wing near the wrist. “We thought maybe Of The Week: he got lucky, maybe the current entered and exited in a short Osprey space and did not affect his by Brian Johnson internal organs,” she said. Staff gave him arnica, pain or reasons medication, and anti-oxidants, not yet fully and applied soothing SSD Funderstood, cream to his wounds. CROW finds that “The next morning he was it receives more standing up on his perch, bright osprey injured from and alert,” said McNamara. contact with power Staff tube-fed him fluids dur- lines than any other ing the day and gave him a few species of bird. fish, by hand, which he ate and Unfortunately, kept down. the outlook for an “When we hit the 72-hour osprey who has been scalded by an elec- mark we felt we were in the trical current is usually very poor. clear,” said McNamara. “He had So when the clinic got a call from no sloughing of tissue, no swell- Ryan Lund on February 17 about an ing. He looked strong.” osprey falling from a power line it did not On Day 4 staff moved him sound like good news. Lund, on vacation to the outdoor cage, where he from Minnesota, saw the bird drop near interacted with CROW’s two the Green Flash on Captiva, close to the other ospreys. He started flying bay. right away and was doing loops However, this bird arrived in a “very at the top of the cage within 48 alert” condition and did not exhibit many hours. of the classic symptoms of a fatal electro- “He must have only had a cution (wing droop, inability to stand, and glancing blow from the power the horrid smell of burned tissue). line,” said McNamara. Osprey “Sometimes you open the box and On February 23, CROW the burned odor comes pouring out,” sent the osprey back to Captiva. native and migratory wildlife from the Mail donations to PO Box 150, said CROW Veterinarian Dr. Amber CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation Gulf Coast of Florida. The hospital Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or McNamara. “With this osprey, the burn of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife accepts patients seven days a week visit: www.crowclinic.org. odor was faint and very subtle.” hospital providing veterinary care for from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stacell lead this event. No fee to attend, able at the trailhead located four miles uled for March 11 at 5 p.m. and March Guided Walks but donations accepted. No reservations west of the Marsh Trails. 29 at 6:30 p.m. and last about an hour. he CREW Land & Water Trust required. The CREW Land & Water Trust, Bunche Beach is located at 18201 John hosts a hike on the second March 20 - Guided wildflower hikes by a nonprofit organization formed in Morris Road, Fort Myers. TSaturday of the month for all authors Roger Hammer, Gary Schmelz, 1989, is dedicated to the preservation For more dates and times call ages from 9 a.m. to noon at the CREW Glen Stacell, Dr. George Wilder of and stewardship of the water resources 463-3764 or visit www.leeparks.org. Marsh Hiking Trails. Naples Botanical Garden, Dr. David and natural communities in and around Matanzas Pass Preserve Tuesday Morning Guided Hike: Cooper, Deb Hanson, Tom Hecker of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Exploring Ethnobotany reveals how March 2 and 16 is on the first and third EcoBotanic Designs, and a butterfly hike Watershed (CREW). This watershed is indigenous plants can be used for such Tuesday of the month for all ages from 9 led by Nick Bodven. Suggested dona- crucial to sustaining our water supply and things as food, shelter, medicine and a.m. to noon. tions: $5 members, $10 nonmembers. providing natural flood protection. clothing. Learn the historical importance The hikes are free, although dona- Reservations required - call 239-657- of some of Florida’s plants to humans. tions to support the trust’s preservation 2253 or email bthomas_crew@earthlink. Walks meet the last Wednesday of every efforts and environmental education net. Free Seasonal month. The next walk is scheduled for programs are appreciated. For reserva- A Musical Night With Nature, 6-9 March 24. Meet at the entrance to tions call 239-657-2253 or email bthom- p.m. at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs Shoreline Walks Matanzas Pass Preserve. These walks (co-sponsored by the City of Bonita begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approxi- [email protected]. Bowditch Point Preserve Hikers are encouraged to bring water Springs). It will uinclude celestial smooth mately 1½ hours. This is a free walk and jazz, contemporary folk, and Mayan Do gopher tortoises like to swim, there is no fee for parking. Matanzas to drink and wear old shoes. why are plants important to the beach Full Moon Hike: March 29. As the music featuring Katalyst (Kat Epple, DL Pass preserve is at 199 Bay Road, Fort Turner, Darrell Nutt, and David Johnson), and what is a barrier island? Learn the Myers Beach. sun sets, explore the CREW Marsh trails answers to these questions and more with senses other than sight. Flashlights Roy Schneider, Susie Hulcher Jennings, Mangrove Walk at Matanzas and Las Mayas de Huehuetenango. while exploring the beach front tropical When was the last time you walked with a red beam setting are welcome, but communities and all their inhabitants! the moon will light the way. Hikers are All proceeds benefit the environmental through a maritime hammock or a education programs of CREW Land & Walks meet every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. mangrove forest with the bay lapping encouraged to bring water to drink and and Fridays at 1 p.m. and last approxi- wear walking shoes, long pants & long Water Trust. A silent auction will be held at your feet? Learn about the diverse during the concert. Bring lawn chairs. mately 1½ hours. Walks take place plant communities including the mari- sleeves. at Bowditch Point Preserve from now Fee: $3 for CREW members, $5 for Food, beer, and wine will be available for time oak hammock, transitional wetlands purchase on site. No pets. through March. This walk is free but a fee and mangrove forest. Walks meet every non-members. All proceeds are used to for parking is required. Bowditch Point support the trust’s preservation efforts. Tickets $20 (children 12 and under Thursday, at the entrance to Matanzas free). For advance tickets, call 239-657- Park is located at 50 Estero Boulevard, Pass Preserve. Walks begin at 9:30 a.m. Reservations required; call 239-657-2253 Fort Myers Beach. or email [email protected] for 2253 or email [email protected]. and last approximately 1½ hours. This is The CREW hiking trails are open to Bunche Beach Preserve a free walk with limited free parking. time and to register. Low Tide Loafing at Sunset is led by Annual CREW Wildflower the public from sunrise to sunset every For more information on these walks, day. Trail maps are available at the trail- a volunteer naturalist and explores the liog onto www.leeparks.org or call 463- Festival: March 19-20. Friday evening, mud flats to see what mysteries the low March 19 will be the annual lecture and head located at 4600 Corkscrew Road, 3764. two miles south of State Road 82 or 18 tide uncovers while watching a beauti- Group guided tours for any of the slide show beginning at 7 p.m. in the ful Florida sunset. Wear shoes that can upstairs conference room inside Bass Pro miles east of exit 123 off I-75. shoreline walks are available upon request The CREW Cypress Dome Hiking get wet, don’t forget your camera, water by calling 229-7356. Shop in Gulf Coast Town Center., Fort and bug spray. Days and times will vary Myers. Authors Gary Schmelz and Glen Trails are open to the public from sunrise to sunset every day. Trail maps are avail- depending on the tides. Walks are sched- 14 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 provide many opportunities to engage Students To and inspire young people in the fields of science and math. View Everglades To learn more about the district’s Everglades restoration efforts, visit www. Restoration DVD sfwmd.gov/everglades. More information about the SFWMD Lower West Coast Service Center is available at www. sfwmd.gov/lwc.

Everglades Photography Exhibit In Naples n celebration of Collier County Museum’s current exhibit, For IEverglades, which showcases the photography of the Everglades by Clyde Butcher and Jeff Ripple, the museum is hosting a reception on Friday, March 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served and Butcher will speak to the audience. Butcher is world renowned for his striking black and white landscape photography of the Everglades and Florida’s Butterfly milkweed’s bright flowers appear throughout most of the year in southern Florida. he South Florida Water unique River of Grass. For more than The native wildflower is a larval plant for the monarch butterfly Management District (SFWMD) is 40 years, Butcher has been preserving The arching lance-shaped leaves are Tdistributing the latest edition of its untouched areas of landscape on film. Plant Smart: coarse. Unlike the sap of some other award-winning educational DVD, The This exhibit traces Butcher’s path from milkweeds, that of butterfly milkweed is Future of America’s Everglades, to his early days as an architectural model Butterfly Milkweed not milky. teachers in Lee and Hendry counties in photographer, the transition into the by Gerri Reaves Propagate the plant with seeds from March. field of landscape photography, and his the pods or by division or root cuttings. The Future of America’s Everglades struggle to keep the focus of his vision on utterfly milkweed (Asclepias tube- Collect pods before they split open and provides an interactive classroom experi- the art of photography, while still trying rosa) is a good choice for garden- the silky seeds disperse in the wind. ence that introduces students of all ages to support a family as an artist. Bers who want to attract butterflies The leaves and tuberous root are to the Everglades ecosystem and the Ripple, a fine art landscape photogra- and add vivid color to the landscape used for a variety of medicinal purposes, efforts under way to restore it. The DVD pher and natural history author, grew up with minimum labor. including the treatment of respiratory features 24 video segments – narrated in south Florida. He has devoted nearly The native wildflower is a larval plant conditions. However, avoid ingesting the by drama students from Cypress Lake half his life to exploring and document- for the monarch butterfly and a nectar plant, which can be toxic when not used Middle School – that give viewers the ing the natural wonders of Florida and source for a variety of butterfly species. properly. opportunity to visit remote areas often the South. Within the last three years, The erect or sprawling flower has a Fibrous butterfly milkweed has also accessible only by airboats or helicopters he has been extensively photograph- tuberous root system and typically grows been used in textiles by Native American and meet the people doing the important ing the Sleeping Bear Dunes region of up to about two feet. peoples dating to prehistoric times. work of restoration. Each segment is Michigan’s northwestern lower peninsula Butterfly milkweed does best in well- Sources: A Gardener’s Guide to accompanied by a vocabulary list and an and has opened a summer gallery and drained soil in full sun. Highly drought tol- Florida’s Native Plants by Rufino interactive quiz. studio there. erant, this hardy plant will grow in sandy Osorio, plants.usda.gov, and Everglades Created by the SFWMD Lower West Reception cost is $10 per person. Call soil and needs little maintenance other Wildflowers by Roger L. Hammer. Coast Service Center and Fort Myers- 239-252-8476 for reservations. than the periodic removal of old stems. Plant Smart explores sustainable based Main Sail Video Productions, the The exhibit is on display until April Trim back this perennial, and it will gardening practices that will help you DVD uses videos and scripts originally 3. Museum hours are Monday through just keep springing back and offering create a low-maintenance, drought- produced for broadcast news. The first Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and those desirable flat-topped clusters of tolerant, hurricane- and pest-resistant version was released in 2008 as a pilot Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. flowers that appear most of the year in South Florida landscape. educational project and featured five The museum is located at the Collier southern Florida. Those bright orange segments with questions and answers Government Center at U.S.-41 and flowers give it another common name, developed by Lee County teachers. The Airport-Pulling Road in Naples. orange milkplant. project was later expanded to its current size and incorporated improvements suggested by teachers. • 10 a.m. Island Cruise to Lee County teachers received copies of the DVD at a March 3 meeting at the Saturday Birdwalk Useppa Or Cabbage Key Imaginarium. Service center staff provided a demonstration during the meet- he next Audubon Society bird- • Boca Grande Cruise ing. Hendry County teachers will get their walk will take place March 6 copies March 25. Tat Bowman’s Beach, Sanibel. • 4 p.m. Dolphin Watch Cruise Dubbed the River of Grass for the Walkers should meet just before the sawgrass that flourished throughout the wooden bridge to the beach at 8 a.m. • Beach & Shelling Cruise marsh, America’s Everglades is a mosaic Non-resident parking is $2 an hour. of freshwater ponds, prairies and forested All birders are welcome. These birdwalks are open to the public and the suggested • Sunset Serenade Cruise uplands that supports a rich plant and wildlife community, including dozens of donation is $2. Call Hugh Verry at 395- Reservations Required with Island Musicians federally threatened and endangered spe- 3798 for details. 239-472-5300 cies. Everglades restoration includes many Call For Departure Times diverse research efforts, construction proj- www.captivacruises.com ects and new technologies. This unique ecosystem and the efforts to restore it THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 15 This colder than usual winter has really Other guides and rec- Lower Your kept me fishing much closer to home reational anglers I talk than I usually would. Short runs and to are having the same Expectations In keeping everyone warm and comfortable problem. With cold have been high on the list of must-do’s. front after cold front the Cold Weather Finding a nice warm spot out of the wind fish have just not gotten by Capt. where I know there are fish, and sitting in a consistent pattern. Matt Mitchell for an hour or so to avoid a cold run to My rule of thumb for the next spot has been the normal. this winter has been: if espite the The warmer the day, generally, the you start out with low cold and better the bite has been. On the really expectations on most Dwindy weath- cold, windy days when I have found a days you can surpass er, fishing around spot with any kind of action, I have really them and still have a the sound has been milked it, staying there as long as possi- quality day out there. pretty good on the ble, looking for that one good fish. Often I’m not the type of days I could get moving and looking for a better bite has guide that will tell you out. Once located, just not worked out. Sure you have to fish tall tails to get you to trout, sheepshead your way through lots of small fish but book a trip, What’s the and a few small small fish are better than no fish in the point. I might book that redfish have been making clients smile. scheme of things this winter. one fishing trip but will Using live shrimp for bait, anglers who I cannot remember a winter of having that client ever be back? could brave the cold conditions out there to juggle my schedule around so much Probably not, and it’s have been rewarded. I’m not catching and cancelling so many trips due to the not the way to have big fish by any means, but if you’re not weather. Generally, before picking up happy clients at the too worried about catching one certain a charter I have a species picked out to end of the day. So now species and are willing to work at it, you target on a certain phase of the tide. For when the phone rings can keep a rod bent and come home most trips this winter the only plan seems and I am asked, “What’s with enough fish for dinner. to be to find anything that will eat a bait. going on out on the water right now?” the answer is, “Not a whole Donna Black with a windy day sheepshead lot, and keep you fin- Send Us Your Fish Tales gers crossed it warms before we go Capt. Matt Mitchell moved to Sanibel he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. fishing.” in 1980 and has fished local waters for Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of With March here the weather really more than 25 years. He now lives in St. Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. has to get better soon. Spring-like weath- James City and has worked as a back Drop them at the River Weekly, 16450 San Carlos Boulevard, Suite 2, Fort er must be just around the corner. Luckily country fishing guide for more than 10 Myers, Flordia 33908, or email to [email protected]. with spring comes some of our best fish- years. If you have comments or ques- ing of the year. I can hardly wait! tions email [email protected].

Optional on-the-water training is Power Squadron offered at a later date. Check with the class instructor for details.. Chart Classes The classes are taught at the San he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron Squadron, a unit of the United Classroom at 16048 San Carlos TStates Power Squadrons, will Boulevard at the corner of Kelly Road be offering a digital charting class on (across from Ace Hardware).Register Saturday, March 6, from 1:15 to 4 online at www.scbps.com or call 466- p.m. This class will introduce you to the 4040. newest electronic tools for navigation including Maptech software and NOAA government charts. Fort Myers Power There will be hands-on exercises (both paper and digital). Attendees must know Squadron Events how to read a chart. With a lot less effort, he Fort Myers Power Squadron is you can enter waypoints, plan routes, keeping busy with overnight boat compute distances, and print your entire Tcruises, cruises to lunch and edu- trip. You will also learn to move routes cational classes. Members just returned created on your computer to your GPS from two nights and three days on and to your Garmin GPS/Chartplotter. Captiva Island. Students will use chart 11427 and There were Piloting classes every week must bring it to class. Those a notebook/ in February. There will be Advanced laptop, bring it to class and the instructor Piloting every Monday in March and a will load the Maptech software on your boat show March 11 through 14. machine. The cost of the class is $40 The Shrimp Boil is coming up on per person and includes handouts, and March 20 at the squadron building, MapTech/USPS CD. which is open to the public. Call Pete The popular Local Waters/Local Henderson for more information at 543- Charts class is on Saturday, March 6, 1729. There will be free boating classes from 8:15 a.m. to noon. The class is starting May 4 and running five consecu- directed towards new boaters and boaters tive weeks. Classes will be from 6 to 8 new to the area, as well as those wish- p.m. Call Grant Esser to sign up at 945- ing to learn chart reading. It will provide 6612. some of the basics of navigation, oriented There will be a overnight cruise to to the Fort Myers area. Snook Bight Marina April 12, 13 and Students will use chart 11427 and 14. You can attend by boat or car. must bring it to class. The regular dinner meeting is the first The cost of the class is $40 per per- Thursday of every month. For more son. information call 368-9734. 16 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 families involved in making those dona- A Year’s Worth tions. The Sanibel Community Association Of Work By Shell receives the proceeds from the shellcrafter sales. Last year the gross was approxi- Crafters On Sale mately $62,000, the largest amount ever. t’s Shell Fair time again. As related expenses are relatively low, the The Sanibel Shellcrafters are ready total contribution to the operating budget Ito display and sell hundreds of shells of the house is substantial. and shell craft items during the annual A truly huge thank you goes out to Sanibel Shell Fair & Show. all the shellcrafters and shell sorters who There are all kinds of critters, figu- help to make this one of the most suc- rines, jewelry, ornaments and flower cessful fundraisers on the islands. arrangements for which the shellcrafters are famous, all made out of shells. There are beach shells, collector shells and fossil Clay Jenkinson shells, too, all cleaned up and ready for purchase. Plays Steinbeck All of these items will be available lay Jenkinson takes the stage at for sale in large tents erected at The BIG ARTS Wednesday, March Community House. C10, at 8 p.m. Jenkinson is a The Sanibel Shellcrafters are an humanities scholar, author, and social informal group of volunteers who meet commentator who will adopt the per- almost every Monday at The Community sona of writer John Steinbeck for this House to create crafts from shells. Stored presentation. in three closets within the Community Rooted in the earth and the people of House is one of the greatest collections of California’s Salinas Valley, author John craft supplies anywhere. Steinbeck achieved worldwide recognition Basic flower-making classes are avail- Some of the Sanibel Shellcrafters’ flower arrangements from last year’s shell fair for his keen observations and powerful able to all visitors and an intermediate descriptions of the human condition. His table is hosted by experienced shellcraft- ment. The crafters receive hundreds of hours life was as rich and provocative as the ers where new members are guided A group of volunteers valiantly works of support and guidance from a number places he immortalized in his writing. The through a project or two. After a few through the winter, chilly or otherwise, to of professional shell artists, retired florists, Grapes of Wrath, based on newspaper weeks, the new volunteer moves on to clean and sort hundreds of beach shells expert shellers and fossil collectors who articles Steinbeck had written in San work one-on-one with someone and soon and fossils donated throughout the year. give their time and talents to the group. Francisco, won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize there is another official shellcrafter adding The shell sorters meet once or twice a A big thank you goes out to all of them. for Literature. their skills and ideas to the mix. week at Flo’s Shell Shed in the yard at This past year the shellcrafters were Tickets are $35 general seating, stu- During the winter season, there are The Community House, where they set the beneficiaries of six shell “estates,” dents $15. demonstrations led by crafters on the up tables and boxes and sort, sort, sort. gifts from friends who had passed away finer points of shellcrafting, such as build- Rarer shells and collectable shells are also leaving their personal collections of shells, ing a flower around a bead or the prepa- available, all donated by members and vis- craft supplies and tools to the group. ration of a shell box or floral arrange- itors of the Sanibel-Captiva community. Another big thank you goes out to all the

The book has an extensive section on birds with 291 species listed. It also includes An Unusual Booksigning sections on shells, fish, reptiles, mammals, insects and plants. The book ends with a map section detailing all of the hiking and biking trails located on both islands, with more than 65 miles of trails identified. It is currently the best-selling book on Sanibel and Captiva. Other books by Sobczak include Six Mornings on Sanibel and A Choice of Angels. For additional information about the signing call Barnes & Noble at 947- 8724.

bar and full service cocktail bar serving Fort Myers frozen tropical drinks, wine, beer and champagne. Princess Reserve your space on board at www. fortmyersprincess.com, or you can call Relocating Capt. Gene at 322-7323. Capt. Gene ort Myers Princess, a 75-foot tour has over 30 years of experience at sea and hails from New York and Florida Adult American crocodile boat, is relocating its operation Ffrom downtown Fort Myers to the shores. His grandfather started fishing out docks at Marina Village, adjacent to of Tampa in the late 1940s. In 1976, he anibel author Charles Sobczak and Barnes & Noble Booksellers will be hosting built the Tampa VI, which was known as what has to be one of the most unusual booksignings ever. The event will take Snug Harbor Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach. The ticket and sales office is the Queen of New York. The Tampa VI Splace on Saturday, March 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Coconut Point Barnes is a 125-foot , state-of-the-art aluminum & Noble Bookstore, 23130 Fashion Drive in Estero. Sobczak will be co-signing his located on the northeast corner of the resort, overlooking the pass. vessel that cruises at 25 knots. It is still new release, Living Sanibel – a Nature Guide to Sanibel and Captiva Islands, regarded as one of the finest party fishing along with a hatchling American crocodile. The baby croc will “sign” with an imprint The Fort Myers Princess was designed as a tour boat, with a capacity boats ever built and operating off the east of its front foot. The American crocodile is being brought to the store courtesy of coast. Gatorama, located in Palmdale, Florida. of 149, to take passengers on daily, year- round afternoon dolphin and early eve- The Fort Myers Princess grand open- The recent death of the JN “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge crocodile brings to light ing in its just how vulnerable these creatures are to environmental changes, including encroach- ning sunset tours though Matanzas Pass into the Gulf of Mexico by owners Capt. new location will be March 13 and ment into their habitats by development. A full grown male American crocodile can 14 during the 52nd annual Shrimp Fest. obtain lengths in excess of 14 feet and weigh more than 1,500 pounds. Crocodile Gene Becker and Dan Heselton. Weekly brunch and dinner cruises are offered in Twenty five percent of all proceeds will hatchlings are only 18 inches long. Gatorama is the only place in the United States to be donated to local charties. successfully breed and raise American crocodiles. The animals are used for educational season. Listen to Jimmy Buffett tunes as the Book tickets online www.fortmyer- and zoological purposes and are shipped throughout the world. Young adults and chil- sprincess.com. dren are especially encouraged to attend this unique event. sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico. The Living Sanibel is a nature guide to Sanibel and Captiva that includes more than Princess has upper deck room for danc- 650 full-color photographs and illustrations of all the various living things on Sanibel. ing and seating for 60.There is a snack THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 17 Stories From The Edge Of The World nsemble Galilei will offer the next Eperformance in the 2009-10 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series at Shell Point Retirement Communityon Friday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Church Auditorium. The performance incorporates music and photos .Ensemble Galilei performs Irish, Scottish, early and original music on a variety of ancient and modern instruments, including the Celtic harp, Scottish small pipes, gamba, fiddle, recorders, whistles and percussion. Five by Design Soda Shop: Sheridan Zuther, Kurt Niska, Lorie Carpenter-Niska and Their performance, First Ensemble Galilei Michael Swedberg and Terrence Niska Person: Stories from the Edge of the World, is a collaboration between the National Geographic Society; NPR’s Neal Conan, host of Talk Of The Nation; and Ensemble Galilei. Spectacular photographs and images are projected on a large on-stage screen, with Neal Conan’s compelling narration, and evocative music created specifically for this project, they work seamlessly to take the audience along on some of the world’s most extraordinary expeditions. Tickets are $35. Call 454-2067 for payment information on individual or group packages. Shell Point Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin Road, two miles before the Sanibel causeway.

Five by Design Texaco advertisement song Five By Design’s Musical Tribute To The Early Days Of Television n Friday, March 12 Five By Design’s Stay Tuned variety show comes to BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall at 8 p.m. O Backed by a studio big band, Five By Design’s vibrant harmonies embrace the unforgettable melodies of early television. Stay Tuned is an evening of music, humor, novelty acts, and parodies on Name That Tune and This Is Your Life accompanied by a theme song medley and some very familiar commercial jingles. You’ll find yourself singing Sh Boom outside a soda shop in varsity sweater and saddle shoes, or playing along as quiz show contestants. Five By Design changes the channel for you as the quintet glides effortlessly from Hey There to ’S Wonderful to The Girl From Ipanema in the blink of an eye. Five By Design includes Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Sheridan Zuther, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg, and Terrence Niska. The group’s national media exposure includes National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition – Sunday, Swingin’ Down the Lane, and a feature story in Symphony magazine. Tickets are $46 loge, $41 floor, and student $15. Five By Design performance is supported by Patron sponsor West Wind Inn and sponsor Bailey’s General Store. For tickets stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel or call BIG ARTS Marks Box Office at 395-0900.

Our email address is [email protected] 18 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 Art Council Spring Art Show And Sale The show will open to the public on Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The week of Sunday, March 14 to Sunday, March 21 show hours are noon to 6 p.m. ACSWF member leagues include Alliance for the Arts, Art League of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral Art League, Visual Arts Center of Charlotte County, Estero Art League, Art League of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach Art Association, Lehigh Acres Art League, Art League of Marco Island, Naples Art Association, Pine Island Art Association, Sanibel-Captiva Art League, Southwest Florida Pastel Society. Artist members of these council leagues seeking entry information should visit Balance www.ACSWF.org then click on Spring Show for the show receiving dates, the prospectus, entry and waiver forms. This information will also be available Hurry at your local league. To contact show chairs email lcb444@aol. his season, the Art Council of com or evswany@embarqmail. Southwest Florida’s (ACSWF) Spring com. Fall Path TArt Show and Sale will be held at Coconut Point in Estero from March 13 to 21. The gallery is located between TJ Max Cypress Lake High has been asked to and Old Navy. You will find a wide variety Command perform its production of Sweet Charity of original paintings and photography by by the Florida State Thespian Festival. the artist members of the 13 art leagues Performance The festival, scheduled for Friday, April 9, that hug the coast of Southwest Florida Water lily painting will allow Cypress Lake High to showcase from Charlotte County to Marco Island. Of Sweet Charity its student talent for nearly 3,000 event tudents at Cypress Lake High attendees. Center for the Performing Arts Students at Cypress Lake High have Spresent a special, one-time return the opportunity to major in vocal music, IF OUR SEAFOOD WERE ANY engagement of Sweet Charity to help theater, dance, band, orchestra, visual FRESHER, WE WOULD BE raise funds to bring the production to arts and media. With more than 100 stu- SERVING IT UNDER WATER R the Florida State Thespian Festival in dents involved in the production of Sweet A Tampa, one of three such requests Charity, it is the largest Cypress Lake G statewide. Center for the Arts production of the THE LAZY FLAMINGO W year. The musicals at Cypress Lake have Beautiful Downtown Santiva R The performance will be held in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, been honored by the Lee County High 6520-C Pine Avenue I School Musical Awards and the school B L 8099 College Parkway, at 7:30 p.m. 472-5353 A Wednesday, March 31. Tickets are $20 has been honored with the best overall L musical in the two years that the High R for VIP seating, $15 for regular seating. LAZY FLAMINGO II You can purchase tickets at the Barbara School Musical Awards have been in Beautiful Downtown Sanibel ® B. Mann box office, online at www. existence – 2008 for All Shook Up and 1036 Periwinkle Way bbmannpah.com or by calling 481-4849. 2009 for The Producers. 472-6939 SEAFOOD Boy Scouts Centennial And Art Show his year, Boy Scouts of America celebrates 100 years as an organization. Founded as a means to prepare every eligible youth in America to become Ta participating citizen and leader, the Boy Scouts of America has more than Entertainment Nightly in “Sanibel’s Social Scene” fulfilled its mission. The Southwest Florida Boy Scout Council serves over 30,000 youth in Charlotte, The Collier, Desoto, Hendry, Lee, Manatee and Sarasota Counties. To commemorate J the 100th anniversary of Scouting in America the council is planning a Centennial ACARANDA Celebration for March 19 in Sarasota. It will showcase the National BSA Art Tour of Boy Scout-themed artwork featuring Norman Rockwell’s original paintings as well as original artwork by Joseph Cstari’s, a protégé of Rockwell. Sarasota is one of a select Sanibel’s Best HAPPY HOUR Happy Apps $5.95 group of cities in the country hosting this tour in 2010. This is not a fundraising event. Attendance is free but by RSVP only. Contact Greg Graham at 936-8072 ext. 102 4 - 7 p.m. Nightly in the lounge Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, or email [email protected] to reserve tickets for the art tour. Crispy Fried Calamari, Following the art exhibit at 8 p.m. in Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the Sarasota 2 for 1 Drinks Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, Orchestra will perform Peter Boyer’s Ellis Island: The Dream of America as well Call & Well Liquor, Draft Beer Selections, BBQ Beef Satays , as celebrate the works of Norman Rockwell and composer Stella Sung with Sung’s Select House Wine Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings Rockwell Reflections, project which combines her original music to Rockwell’s artwork. Discounted concert tickets are available by contacting the Sarasota Orchestra at 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 941-953-3434 or www.SarasotaOrchestra.org using code #BSA 20 for a 20 percent discount on any price seat. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 19 Pianist Wu Han Joins Escher String Quartet For Special Performance

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The Escher String Quartet he Escher String Quartet, with pianist Wu Han, will perform at the Sanibel Music Festival at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Sanibel Congregational TUnited Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Tickets at $30 each are available at Bank of the Islands, 1699 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, 2477 Library Way or Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, 1037 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 336-7999, or by logging on to www.sanibelmusicfestival.org. Within months of its inception in 2005, the Escher String Quartet was invited to be quartet-in-residence at both Pinchas Zuckerman’s and Itzhak Perlman’s summer festivals. The quartet, comprised of Adam Barnett-Hart (violin); Wu Jie (violin); Piere Lapointe (viola); Andrew Janss (cello), has received acclaim for its individual sound, inspired artistic decisions and unique cohesiveness. They were selected in 2006 for the prestigious CMS Two residency at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. In 2007, they joined the faculty of Stony Brook University as adjunct professors in a unique relationship with the world-renowned Emerson String Quartet. Pianist Wu Han, a festival favorite, will join the Escher for the Taneyev Piano Quintet, which she performed in 2008 at the Aspen Festival. The program is sponsored by Claire and Ted Sawyer and Janet and Joseph Davie and will include: Prokovief: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 50; Beethoven: String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Razumovsky; Taneyev: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 30. The Sanibel Music Festival, celebrating its 24th season, presents world renowned artists during the month of March. Incorporated in 1987 as a non-for-profit organization, its mission is to present classical music of the highest standard at affordable prices and to promote the careers of young artists through performance opportunities. Artist’s Opening Reception elebrated visual artist and photographer Paul Rodino is back at daas CGallery this year with a new collection simply called Click. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, March 5 in conjunction with the monthly Fort Myers Art Walk. Following his succesful Vintage|Modern solo exhibition last May, Rodino is bringing a fresh new line of work that captures the artistic maturity and fascinating vision that he is known for. With Click Rodino focuses on the inanimate subject and brings traditional photography to a totally different level. The exhibition will be on display through Saturday, March 27. The daas Gallery promises another phenomenal night of great art, great friends and good times. For more information about the event, visit www. daasgallery.com. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with additional hours on Fridays from 6 to 9 p.m., located at 1542 Broadway Street in downtown Fort Myers. Photograph by Paul Rodino 20 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 ArtFest Fort Work By Jansen At Art Museum outhwest Myers Art Under Florida Scon- 20 Winners temporary rtFest Fort Myers presented artist Marcus $6,000 in awards to Lee County Antonius Ahigh school students at the Art Jansen’s paint- Under 20 award reception on February ing Patented 23. They were winners at ArtFest Fort Pigs 2008 Myers on February 6 and 7. is one of the Some 226 students from 16 Lee recent additions County high schools entered 226 pieces to the New of artwork. Their art was exhibited at the Britain Museum fine art festival and was viewed by thou- of American sands of festival patrons. Judges were Art. The work Susan Mills, Tracy Cullimore and Doug will be on Heslep. display periodi- The cash award levels were $900 for cally between best of show, $400 for first place, $200 spaces at the for second place, $100 for third place museum. and $50 for honorable mention. Festival Best of show Kelsey Hasten, Mariner High Jansen’s attendees voted for the People’s Choice paintings have winner, resulting in a $300 cash award. Award, Miguel Cardenas, Mariner High reached interna- Through the generosity of the Fewster Mcblt Ventures Art Teacher tional acclaim, Patented Pigs, oil enamel collage on canvas family, two additional awards were Award, Martin Cardenas, Mariner High showing in added this season, the Fewster Family Honorable mentions: Taiwan, France, South Africa and Russia. His paintings can be found in the Kemper Scholarship Award and the McBLT Jordyn Quinn, Cypress Lake High Museum of Contemporary Art, The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art and the Ventures Art Teacher Award. Heather Markgraf, North Fort Myers Moscow Museum of Modern Art collection. Winners: High Jansen’s next solo exhibition will be held at 101 exhibit in Miami Florida on May 8, Best Of Show, Kelsey Hasten, Jason Devine, Cypress Lake High with a public reception at 7 p.m., 101 Northeast 40th Street, Miami. His Southwest Mariner High Harrison Dermer, Fort Myers High Florida dealer is HW Gallery in Naples. Photography Alexandria Wells, Riverdale High See the Web site for more details, www.marcusjansen.com. 1st Daniela Martinez, North Fort Hana Pak, North Fort Myers High Myers High Ambar Olivarez, Cape Coral High 2nd Amber Jakacki, Mariner High Rebecca Antelis, Canterbury School 3rd Patrick Duggan, Cape Coral High Tabia Lees, Cypress Lake High Beach Art Bazaar Set For March 14 Painting Miguel Garcia, Island Coast High 1st Alicia Wilby, Cypress Lake High Debra Aly, Riverdale High 2nd Kelsey Anne Younger, Fort Myers Ashley Ynfiesta, Mariner High High Ashleigh Dempsey, Cypress Lake High 3rd Alex Potter, Cape Coral High Chanel Fryer, Cypress Lake High Drawing Rita Tammacco, North Fort Myers 1st Bailee Ames, Island Coast High High 2nd Winny Wong Lehigh High Leslie Nava, Riverdale High 3rd Yutong We, Island Coast High Kaitlynn Fincham, Mariner High 3-Dimensional Brittany Sachs, Fort Myers High 1st Felisa Iglesias, Riverdale High Courtney Greenberg, Fort Myers High 2nd Justin Wold, East Lee High Kapri Crowley, Cape Coral High 3rd Sarah Ewell, Estero High Shelby Boehm, Fort Myers High Mixed Media Katherine Welch, Mariner High 1st Kevin Wu, Fort Myers High Sarah Lyons, Riverdale High 2nd Anna Craig, Cypress Lake High Daniel Talavera, Cape Coral High 3rd Clancy Reihm, Cape Coral High Kaitlin Davis, Mariner High People’s Choice, Adam Frank, Alexandra Fahnlander, Fort Myers Mariner High Fewster Family Scholarship Nick Koutny, Riverdale High.

2009 Art Bazaar clothesline sale

Single tickets are $29, $35, $40 and ort Myers Beach Art Association will hold its annual Art Bazaar on March 14 Premier Brubeck’s $51, with half priced tickets for children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Myers Beach Library on Estero Boulevard. under 18. They are available online at FOriginal unframed artwork will be hung on clotheslines strung on the library Quiet Heroes www.gulfcoastsymphony.org, by calling site for you to peruse and purchase. Member artists have gathered up some beauti- he Gulf Coast Symphony will 481-4849, or in person at the Barbara ful pieces, many of them done by the outdoor painters at familiar locations in the present the east coast premiere of B. Mann Box Office one hour prior to Fort Myers area. Funds generated by the sale of these items go directly to the schol- TChris Brubeck’s symphonic suite, the concert. For more information email: arship program for art students in the area. Quiet Heroes based on the book Flags [email protected] Each year in April the Fort Myers Beach Art Association awards scholarships to of our Fathers by James Bradley and Prior to the concert, at 5:30 p.m., the senior art students from local high schools going on to study art at a secondary educa- Ron Powers in honor of the 65th anni- symphony celebrates its 15th anniversary tion level at a gallery show. This show and award is funded in part by a grant from the versary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. with a gala dinner. Guests will have a Town of Fort Myers Beach. Art from the high school, middle school and elementary Film and television star Wilford private reception with Maestro Andrew students is hung at the gallery from April 14 to 28 by members of the art association Brimley is the special guest narrator for Kurtz and composer Chris Brubeck, a and will be available for viewing during regular gallery hours. Awards will be given on this moving performance on Sunday, full dinner catered by the Flying Pig and Sunday, April 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barbara B. entertainment. Gala tickets are $100 and Fort Myers Beach Art Association Gallery will also be open during the sale for visi- Mann Performing Arts Hall. must be purchased separately from con- tors to see the Spring Juried Members Show juried by Karlyn Holman. The gallery is The symphony’s program also includes cert tickets. To make a reservation, call on Donora Street at the blinking light off Estero Boulevard. It is open Monday through Victory at Sea, a Salute to the Armed 277-1700 log onto www.gulfcoastsym- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. Forces and other musical surprises. phon.org/events.htm. For more information go to www.fortmyersbeachart.com or call 463-3909. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 21 Purdue Varsity Glee Club Performing Next Weekend he Shell Point Season of Praise Concert Series continues on Sunday, TMarch 14 with the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. The performance will be at 6:15 p.m. in The Village Church Auditorium at Shell Point Retirement Community. “The Purdue Varsity Glee Club is a very popular group that entertains audiences all over the country and has quite a following of fans,” said Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church. “We are pleased to have them in the 2009-10 Season of Praise Concert series, and know that all who come to the performance will enjoy it. Tickets are going quickly for this concert, so we anticipate a sold out crowd.” The Purdue Varsity Glee Club features 60 young men who will perform gospel music with the charisma, high-standard of academ- ics, and performance excellence that defines their reputation. They have performed in the Crystal Cathedral and Carnegie Hall, as well as at five presidential inaugurations. Tickets are available for $10 each by calling 454-2147, or go to www.shellpoint.org/ villagechurch/events. The Village Church at Shell Point is a ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves a congregation of more than 600. The Village Church is located near the entrance to the Island at Shell Point and seats 1,000 people. Shell Point Retirement Community is just off Summerlin Road, two The Purdue Varsity Glee Club miles before the Sanibel Causeway.

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~ Specials Prepared Daily ~ 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel Call for reservations 395-4022 www.ilTesoro.net • Reservations “Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... 395-4022 the recipe for a treasured dining experience” - Chef AJ 22 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 Create Your Own Original One-Act Cypress Lake Palm Frond Art Play Takes Center Teacher Is esign and create your own wildlife art from palm fronds at Six Stage At Alliance Honored For Arts DMile Cypress Slough Preserve harismatic and ebullient, Franklin helly Thimlar was selected as the on Wednesday, March 10. Artist Heidi D. Roosevelt charmed the State Thespian Arts Administrator Saletko from FrondZoo Art will teach CAmerican people, world leaders Sof the Year by the Florida State you how to make wild animals from and the hearts of the four women dur- Thespians Association. Thimlar is an materials you collect at home. Queen ing his lifetime. Learn more about his assistant principal at Cypress Lake palm frond husks and coconut palm personal side in an original one-act play, High School Center for the Arts in Fort “hair” are perfect for this activity. Paint The Four Loves of FDR, performed Myers and tools will be provided to put it all by two Fort Myers dramatists in the Thimlar started her career at Cypress together. Alliance’s Foulds Theatre on March 25 Lake High School in the 1980s serv- The program will run from 10 a.m. to at 2 p.m. The performance is presented ing as an art teacher and the sponsor/ noon at the Interpretive Center. This is by the Alliance for the Arts in partner- coach of the cheerleading squad. She left a great activity for anyone age six years ship with the Library Foundation. Cypress Lake High and returned in 1998 and older. Sign up by contacting the Lee “How ironic. This remarkable man, at an assistant principal. Since then, she County Parks and Recreation main office the center of the world stage, is impris- has been overseeing the Center for the at 533-7440 or visit us online at www. oned by his handicap and is, at times, Arts and all arts activities on the school’s leeparks.org and click on the registration lonely and needful.” Speaking these lines campus. link. The fee is $15 per person. is Daisy Suckley, Franklin Roosevelt’s According to the citation, along with Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. is at distant cousin, and one of the characters maintaining attendance and facilities, she 7751 Penzance Crossing in Fort Myers. featured in this new play. Besides Daisy, “lives, eats, breathes and sleeps” the arts. there is his dynamic wife, Eleanor (Lucy Her care and nurturing for the student Mercer), whose affair with him shook body is easily seen. Palm frond art by Heidi Saletko up the marriage, and Missy LeHand, his There are around 1,650 students devoted private secretary. enrolled at Cypress Lake High and These women sustained America’s Thimlar knows them all by name. Her only four-term president through trying support of student work is unmatched Bonita Springs Art League times of the Great Depression and World – she does not miss an art opening, a War II. vocal performance, an orchestra concert, Affairs Of The Arts Continues This fascinating play is portrayed by a play or a single performance of the Rusty Brown who has appeared in her school’s inter-departmental musical. She ach year the Art League of Bonita Springs presents Affairs of the Arts. These original one-woman shows in Southwest has volunteered countless hours during social events are hosted at various venues throughout Southwest Florida and Florida for 15 years, and Regina Dowd, Saturday work calls, teaching students Eall benefit the Art League. who has played leading roles in Fort how to – in her words – “make the set There will be 18 events total. Myers and regional theaters. pop.” A Pastel & Small Works Exhibition and Open House is scheduled for Friday, March Hear the truth from the women them- In 2007 Thimlar activated the arts 5, 6 to 8 p.m. and will remain on display through March 18 at Center for the Arts, selves. A suggested donation of $10 is teachers on her newest quest, to make 26100 Old 41 Road. It is free and open to the public. requested. Cypress Lake High School Center for The exhibition features artworks ranging from small to tiny. Visitors are always The Alliance for the Arts is at 10091 the Arts an Arts Achieve Model School, amazed at the detail in these small, but mighty works. McGregor Boulevard just south of which was accomplished. In the Main Gallery the Southwest Florida Pastel Society with have a collection of Colonial Boulevard. Visit www.ArtInLee. pastel paintings. org for more details. The entire campus of the Center for the Arts will be open to visitors with faculty and students displaying and selling their artwork in the studio/classrooms. Instructors Swing With will be present to answer questions about classes. Affairs of the Arts No. 12 – The Battle of the Americas – is on Saturday, March 6 Wood Carving The Symphony at 6 p.m. Cost is $200 per person. BC-2 News Anchor Craig Wolf This annual social event is hosted at various venues throughout Southwest Florida Show In Estero along with special jazz musical and benefits the Art League. ood carvers – both experienced Nguest Danny Sinoff, Maestro South American wines are placed up against wines from California and Oregon. and novices – will be exhibiting Michael Hall and the board of The You be the judge. Eight wines will be paired with a four-course gourmet dinner created Wtheir carvings and demonstrat- Southwest Florida Symphony will pres- by Chef Martin Murphy at the Robb & Stucky Culinary Center. ing their various carving techniques ent a tropical fundraiser to support the Live at the Promenade… Flamenco! will be staged Thursday, March 11 at 7:30 at the annual Woodcarving Exhibit educational efforts and countdown to p.m. at Promenade at Bonita Bay, 26811 S Bay Drive. Cost: $30 members, $35 on Saturday, March 13, at the Estero the symphony’s 50th anniversary. It non-members, $40 at the door Community & Recreation Center, 9200 is slated for Sunday March 7 at The This is a night of music, dance and the history of Flamenco dancing with Clarita Corkscrew Palms Boulevard from 10 Plantation Golf and Country Club in Fort Filgueiras accompanied by Tango’s acoustical guitar. a.m. to 2 p.m. Myers. For information on any of these events, call 495-8989 or log onto www.artcenter- There is no charge for admission or There will be brunch, a silent auction bonita.org. parking. The public is invited to attend and rare and one-of-a-kind live auction the exhibit, presented by the Bonita items including French wine tasting and Wood Carvers. Attendees will be able to a cruise for six aboard the Southern Artist Group Has Works On Display view carvings from recent competitions as Comfort, and the opportunity to con- well as completed projects and carvings duct the Southwest Florida Symphony ee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is supporting local artists by giving in progress. Wood carving supplies and Orchestra in its 50th season. them an opportunity to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office. equipment will be available for purchase. A portion of each ticket is tax deduct- L This month the Herons Glen Artist Group will display acrylic, oils, and water Bonita Wood Carvers meet weekly ible. color originals in Hall’s downtown Fort Myers office until April 2. The nine artists; throughout the year on Wednesday To purchase tickets or for more infor- Barb Stein, Lois Smith, Madelyn Moffet, Tootie Stark, Judy Tyler, Judith Biddle, Dee afternoons at the Estero Community & mation contact the Symphony Office at Fugere, Bunny Carter, and Gary Olsen all live in the Herons Glen Community. The Recreation Center. Instruction is avail- 418-0996. public is welcome to view the artwork and learn more about the artists. Call 533-2226 able for beginners and advanced carvers to confirm office hours for viewing. enhance their skills during the regular club Other local artists will be featured every four to six weeks. Hall’s office is on the first sessions. floor of the Old County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street in downtown Fort Myers. Additional information about the exhibit or Bonita Wood Carvers may be obtained by contacting Chet Frye, 239- 826-5388. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 23 Estero Boulevard. Each year in April the To earn funds for these awards the Zumba Classes art organization awards scholarships to members of the art association will be senior art students from local high schools selling unframed art from clotheslines Beach In Fort Myers going on to study art at a secondary edu- strung at the library site. This is a great ocal fitness instructor Becky cation level. This award money is funded time to purchase a piece of art by a local Conditions Lang is bringing several upcom- in part by a grant from the Town of Fort artist at a great price while supporting the Ling Zumba fitness events to Fort Myers Beach. Art from the high school, artists of the future. Report Myers. No previous dance experience is middle school and elementary students is The gallery is on Donora Street at necessary and all fitness levels are wel- hung at the gallery from April 14 to 28 the blinking light off Estero Boulevard. Go to: come to attend these sessions: by members of the art association and It is open Monday through Saturday, • Sunday, March 7 – Aqua Zumba will be available for viewing during regular 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 3 IslandSunNews.com Pool Party from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at gallery hours. Awards will be given on p.m. For more information go to www. Golfview Pool, 1865 Golfview Avenue. Sunday, April 25, 3 to 5 p.m. and all are fortmyersbeachart.com or call the gallery For up-to-date information Cost is $5 per person. Advance registra- welcome to attend the event. at 463-3909. Visitors and new members tion is required. Call Lang at 791-6538 are always welcome. on local beaches to register. • Friday, March 19 – Ricky-Palooza will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway. This class is free with a donation of dog food, towels and/or cash. All donations will benefit WOOFF, a local no-kill animal shelter. Ricky is the name of Becky’s dog) • Monday, April 12 – Let’s Zumba Mon! It’s a reggae and calypso Zumba beach party with Lang and guest instructor from Indianapolis, Nikki Ringer. Class will be held at the Fort Myers Skatium Extraordinary Riverfront Estate Private Yachting Community from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $5. Courtyard Estate Regular Zumba and cardio kickbox- ing classes are held Monday through Thursday afternoons at the Skatium at a cost of $5 per class with no contracts The classes begin at 5:30 p.m. are open to the public. For more information, contact Lang at 791-6538 or beckyzumba@comcast. net.

Located in the private Yachting 5 bedroom suites, game room, Community of St. Charles New Show Opens 40 ft. riverfront dock, private Harbour, this 2 story courtyard elevator, riverside infi nity pool/ estate features 4 bedroom suites, At Beach Gallery spa, separate guest house, a walk-in wine cooler, game uest workshop instructor Karlyn motor court with 3 car garage, room, exercise room and private Holman spent her Sunday morn- decorator furnished. courtyard with a summer kitchen Ging deciding which of the many Price reduced and heated pool/spa. paintings in the Fort Myers Beach Art $1 million to $5,900,000 Priced below appraised value at $1,895,000 Association Spring Show would be hung on the walls and to which the rib- bons would be bestowed. A reception and awards presentation will be held Villa Lot or House/Lot Combo on March 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. This all The last remaining Villa lot in St. member show will be hung in Studio I Charles Harbour Expansive views of until March 25 when it will be critiqued the Marina and down the canal. Buy by Neil Walling. The artists have entered the lot and build your own dream home a wide array of paintings using varied mediums to depict many different sub- or purchase a completed Villa. Plans ject matter from favorite beach scenes available for review to stunning portraits. Lot only $565,000 In Studio II the hardy Outdoor Painter Villa/Lot $1,395,000 group is showing work done over the past three years in the beach area. Each week these painters lug their gear and Periwinkle Offi ce Condominiums battle breezes, bugs and sometimes traffic 2 Offi ce Condominiums available Contact the Island’s to get their subject on canvas or paper in high profi le offi ce building on during the morning hours. They take a Periwinkle (each is over 1200 oldest and most break to lunch and critique their work, s.f..) Each features a reception prominent real estate giving each other pointers and support area, multiple offi ces and central for their art. Visitors will see familiar sites work area, wood fl oors, new company for selling portrayed by these talented painters. This show will hang until March 14 when the carpet, built-ins. Great location, or purchasing your Shattered Images and Fractured Forms easy off and on the island show starts. Work displayed in the galler- Suite A $340,000 island property. ies is always available for sale. Suite C $365,000 Fort Myers Beach Art Association will hold its annual Art Bazaar Scholarship 1149 Perwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 Fundraiser on March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Myers Beach Library on 24 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010

Shiitake Shrimp 1½ pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons minced shallots 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup dry sherry 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon black pepper Trim stems from mushrooms and slice caps. Sauté mushrooms until lightly browned and most liquid has evaporated. Add shallots and garlic, sauté one to two minutes. Add white wine vinegar and sherry, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits. Add sugar and salt, stir- ring to dissolve sugar. Cook until liquid is reduced by half. Gradually stir in oil, mustard, thyme and pepper. Add shrimp and heat thoroughly. Yield four servings Nutritional Value Per Serving Calories: 239, Calories From Shiitake Shrimp Fat: 20, Fat Total: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 261mg, Total Look for Fresh from Florida ingredi- Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 38g ents at your grocery store.. Locally-Grown Spuds Making Their Way To Market

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Only the most perfect potatoes make it to market, according to Aaron Troyer, who oversees day-to-day operations. “We use an optical scanner in our sorting process,” he says. “After potatoes have been off-loaded from our trucks and washed, then the scanner examines each one to grade and sort it, based on pre-programmed criteria.” Those that pass the grade will be sold to potato distributors or under the Troyer’s private Sun King label. Some nearby residents even come to buy potatoes directly from the Troyer’s packing house The Troyer Brothers, Vern, David and Don, farm potatoes in three Southeast Lee County when they see the machines out harvesting. locations The crop is harvested mechanically. Computers track each potato to the field it came from. Troyer says using technology like the scanner and harvesting machinery hat do potatoes and tourists have in common? During the months of makes them more productive and shortens the trip of the potatoes from field to table. February through April, they’re both plentiful in Southwest Florida as The harvest will likely last through the end of April. Workers will then begin prepar- Wtheir “seasons” are underway. For proof, look no further than the Troyer ing fields for next year’s crop. Brothers’ potato fields in Lehigh Acres. Troyer Brother has approximately 3,500 acres under management in Lee County. Over the next few months, the Troyer Brothers, with the help of approximately They raise white, red and yellow potatoes which are sold locally, nationally and in 100 workers, expect to harvest, sort and ship nearly 50 million pounds of potatoes Canada. They have been farming in Pennsylvania since 1943 and in Florida since from the three locations they farm in Southwest Florida. That’s the same weight as 14 1983. It is a family operation, owned by brothers Don, Vern and David Troyer. Aaron Boeing 747s is the son of David. The company employs 22 full-time and 75 seasonal employees. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 25 Since she was a kid, Jaime Rush A.Y. Stratton is a happy “snow bird” Southwest Florida devoured books on unexplained myster- who has written articles and columns for Alva Yard Sale ies and psychic phenomena. Missing the several Milwaukee-area magazines and he Alva Community Center is hav- Romance Writers romance, relationship drama, and action newspapers. A crazed baseball fan, she ing a community yard sale and of her favorite television shows, X-Files, also writes a column for the Milwaukee Tinvites you to clean out your closets Book Signing Roswell, and Highlander, she created Brewers Web site. The idea for her debut and turn your junk into someone else’s outhwest Florida romance writers her own mix in the Offspring Series romantic suspense novel, Buried Heart, treasure. are holding a book signing at the (A Perfect Darkness and Out Of The occurred to her when she and her hus- Tables are available for $10 each SAlliance for the Arts on March 13, Darkness, Avon Books). Jaime Rush is a band were on a tour of Mayan ruins. or you can reserve a spot for $5 if you from 10 a.m. to noon. The public is pseudonym for Tina Wainscott, bestsell- Mary Tatarian is a 26-year resi- provide the table. Call 239-728-2882 to invited to meet local authors and have ing author of 18 novels for St. Martin’s dent of Fort Myers Beach. A native of reserve a place. the opportunity to purchase signed cop- Press and Harlequin. Montclair, New Jersey, she is a graduate The sale will be held at the tennis ies of their newly published books. Anna Schmidt is the award-winning of The Montclair-Kimberley Academy court from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March Southwest Florida Romance Writers is author of over 20 works of historical and and Syracuse University with a degree in 20. . a chapter of the national organization of contemporary fiction. Her most recent English education. The broker-owner of The Alva Community Center is at Romance Writers of America. books are An Unexpected Suitor and Tatarian Real Estate, she is a member of 21471 N. River Road in Alva. Authors included in this event include Home At Last. Both were finalists for Ostego Bay Foundation and Romance the following local literary artists. the 2009 Reviewer’s Choice Award Writers of America and Southwest Florida After a career in hospital administra- from Romantic Times magazine. She Romance Writers. Seabliss is her first Our email address is tion and another teaching at Indiana has twice been finalist for the prestigious published novel. University’s Kelly School of Business, RITA award and she won Romantic For more information e-mail rayne. [email protected] Linda Bilodeau decided to write full Times magazine’s Reviewer’s Choice [email protected]. time. Over the past seven years, she Award. has researched and written five novels. Three are published: The Olive Branch, Stepping Through Seagrass and The Wine Seekers. She lives in Naples. Planning Your Estate Karna Small Bodman is the author of three political thrillers. Her latest is Final Finesse. She served in the Reagan Florida Resident or Non Resident White House for six years; her last post was senior director of the National Security Council. When she left she was the highest ranking woman on The White Lee Memorial Health System Foundation presents this House staff. Karna also was on the air for 15 years as a TV news anchor and seminar as a community service for you to learn about: reporter in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and did political com- David Platt mentary for the ABC network in New Wills & Estates Attorney Potential Changes in York. Renée Gardner has murdered at Federal Tax Law, Trust & Estate Planning least a dozen people, that is, in the course of writing mystery novels and Tax Saving Strategies short stories. Manhattan’s Upper East Investment Outlook for 2010 Side, where she lived for many years, is the locale for her Sutton Place cozy mystery series, which includes The Tap Dancing Gorilla and The Dog Took The Cat. Now a resident of Southwest Florida, Gardner is writing a Florida- Wednesday, March 10, 2010 based romantic suspense novel. Lynnette Hallberg, a former educa- 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. tor, is a multi-published author both here and abroad. Her books have finaled in Romance Writers of America’s national Golden Heart Contest, PASIC Book Sanibel Community House of Your Heart Contest, and Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Contest. Her Michael Miller 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel latest, released in February, is Moonlight, Certified Public Accountant Motorcycles, and Bad Boys. Jean Harrington is the author of historical novels, The Barefoot Queen Free Admission and In The Lion’s Mouth, which will be the subject of a feature article in the Refreshments Provided Historical Novelist Society’s May issue of Solander Magazine. For 17 years, she RSVP to 985-3550 taught writing and literature at Becker College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Joyce Henderson is a multi- published author both here and abroad with Dorchester Publishing. She men- tors aspiring authors. Her current Native American historical book is To The Edge Of The Stars. Her books have finaled in Romance Writers of America contests: Oklahoma Romance Writers’ National Readers’ Choice award, Georgia Terence Igo Romance Writers’ Maggie contest, and Investment and Trust Officer Ancient City Authors’ Anne Bonney Award. 26 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 bonds of varying maturities. A bond lad- is being provided by the weather station Financial Focus; Own Bonds? der can provide advantages in all interest- at Page Field in Fort Myers so actual rate environments. When market rates temperatures may vary. LCEC custom- Be Prepared For Rate Hikes are low, you’ll benefit from the typically ers can view their daily energy usage by by Jennifer Basey which generally pay higher rates than higher rates provided by your long-term visiting www.lcec.net and then logging shorter-term bonds. This could be a prob- bonds. And when market rates rise, you’ll into Web Self Service. f you own lem for these investors because they will be able to use the proceeds from your bonds, keep this be “locked in” to these longer-term vehi- maturing short-term bonds to purchase Iin mind: Bond cles and won’t be able to take advantage the new, higher-rate bonds. prices typically of higher interest rates when they arrive. Once you have the appropriate Southwest Florida drop when interest No one can really predict when inter- amount of short-, intermediate- and long- rates rise. If rates est rates will rise. However, they can’t term bonds, strongly consider holding Investment Forum were to escalate, get much lower than they are now. them until maturity. As mentioned earlier, then, and you own you’ll receive the same interest payments lorida Gulf Coast University is host- Furthermore, the economy continues to ing the third annual Southwest a sizable amount of show signs of recovery – gross domes- throughout the lives of your bonds, as bonds, particularly long as the issuers don’t default. Plus, FFlorida Investment Forum, spon- tic product (GDP) grew at a strong 5.7 long-term bonds, you won’t have to constantly worry about sored by the Chartered Financial Analyst percent in the final quarter of 2009, (CFA) Society of Naples, from 4:30 to 6 the value of your portfolio could show a according to initial estimates from the where interest rates will be heading next noticeable decline. Should you be wor- – and in the investment world, the fewer p.m., Monday, March 15 in the Student Commerce Department – and the Federal Union ballroom. Social time with light ried? Reserve has historically increased interest worries, the better. Actually, no matter where interest ©Copyright 2010. This article was hors d’oeuvres begins at 4 p.m. There rates to fight off the inflation that often is no charge to attend, and it is open to rates go, you can gain some key ben- results from an “overheated” economy. written by Edward Jones for use by efits from owning bonds. Specifically, your local Edward Jones Financial the public. Nonetheless, with no real threat of There will be presentations by two you’ll always receive the same amount inflation on the near-term horizon, and Advisor. Jennifer Basey is a financial of income, based on your bond’s interest advisor in Fort Myers. She can be local publicly traded companies to discuss with unemployment still high, the Fed how they are positioning their business rate, and you’ll get your principal back at may not be raising short-term rates any reached at jennifer.basey@edwardjones. maturity, provided the bond issuer doesn’t com. to thrive in the current economy, fol- time soon. Still, if inflation were to even lowed by a question and answer ses- default. Still, you should expect that the appear to pick up, interest rates could market value of your bonds will move sion. Presenting companies are Health rise without any action from the Fed. In Management Associates and The E.W. higher and lower while you own them. As any case, the best time for you to act is a result, you should prepare your bond Scripps Company. before interest rates rise; after rates jump, Scholarships Low- The CFA Society of Naples is a local, portfolio for a rise in interest rates. long-term bond prices usually drop more Of course, in the past few years, inter- non-profit member society of the CFA than those of short-term bonds. That’s Income Students Institute, the global association of invest- est rates have been at or near historic particularly true if inflation expectations lows. In fact, the Federal Reserve recently he fall application period for low- ment professionals. The society is a rise because long-term rates are affected income K-12 scholarships in Florida resource for those in the investment busi- voted to keep the federal funds rate – a more by expectations about inflation than key short-term interest rate – at the Twill begin Monday, March 8. ness pursuing the highest standards of by changes in short-term rates by the same zero-to-0.25 percent range that’s The program, known as Step Up For competence and ethics. Fed. Students and authorized under a state law Space is limited and reservations are prevailed since December 2008. With So, what can you do to prepare your short-term rates so low, many people called Florida Tax Credit Scholarships, requested; go to www.fgcu.edu or call bond portfolio in case interest rates rise? provides annual scholarships worth up to Jennifer Hernandez at 590-7308. have poured almost all their fixed-income One strategy is to create a “ladder” of investment dollars into longer-term bonds, $3,950 that can be used at more than 1,160 K-12 private schools statewide. To qualify, new applicants must meet the household income guidelines for the Local Businesses Sustainability Lecture Series federal school lunch program. For a fam- he Southwest Florida Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute ily of four, that income limit for the 2010- Needed For Job (CSI), in association with Edison State College, is presenting the third annual 11 school year is $40,793. Students Tday-long Sustainability Lecture Series on Thursday, March 11. The theme is must also be entering either kindergarten Fair At College The Business Case for Sustainability with the emphasis on profiting from the market or first grade or have attended a public school this year. dison State College is searching shift to sustainability. The program will be held in the Richard H. Rush Auditorium, for area businesses who are hiring Building J on the Edison State College Lee Campus. Check in begins at 8 a.m. and Beginning Monday, applications will be available online at http://www.step- Eemployees to participate in a job the program ends at 5 p.m. fair on the Lee campus. “Edison State College is dedicated to responding to our area’s workforce develop- upforstudents.org and a toll-free hotline, 877-735-SUFS, will be available for assis- The Edison State College Job Fair ment needs,” said Bill Roshon, dean of professional and technical studies at Edison offers the chance for area employers to State College. “There is a real market evolution towards sustainability issues. We want tance. The program was created in 2001 meet over 1,000 college student candi- to be a resource for area businesses to learn best practices in this emerging business dates. The students represent a diverse arena.” by the Florida Legislature to provide education options for economically disad- population of recruits. Some are looking Cost per person is $45 which includes snacks and lunch. CSI members are $35. for supplemental income while continuing Register on line at www.csifloridasw.org. vantaged children. The scholarships are financed by corporations that receive a their education and others are approach- dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions ing graduation in May. up to a total statewide of $118-million. Edison State has extensive programs Motivational Workshop Currently, the program serves about – both associate and baccalaureate level- 27,600 students. in health and education, public safety GCU is holding a half-day workshop titled Highly Effective Motivation and management, science, mathematics, Techniques. This course is designed to provide leaders the information and tools paralegal and technical support among Fto develop and strengthen their motivation strategies. Participants will learn how others. Businesses will find educated, to foster positive relationships within teams to increase productivity and create a high motivated candidates for employment. functioning workforce. Ava Fluty is the instructor for the course, which will be held LCEC Online Past job fairs have had attendance of from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 in the Atrium Executive Center, 1,200 to 1,500 students looking for 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, Fort Myers. Energy Tool employment opportunities. Participants will learn to: CEC has added an enhancement The Edison State College Job Fair will • Adapt management style to the employee’s strengths to the existing Online Energy be held on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 • Create a positive environment for staff to achieve outstanding results LTool. Now, in addition to allow- p.m. in the lobby of the Barbara B. Mann • Provide meaningful feedback – how much, how often ing customers to view their usage on a Performing Arts Center. Area businesses • Use three components of an effective motivation plan daily basis to understand how their daily may reserve a table for $75. • Boost morale when times get rocky and tough habits affect their bills, LCEC has added To reserve a table or to request more • Discover five steps to crystal clear communications skills that leave no room for a temperature range (high/low) overlay. information contact Dr. Kevin Kennedy, misunderstandings. This enhancement will help custom- coordinator of career services at 489- The cost is $79. Reserve your seat by contacting Joanne Hartke at 425-3273 or ers understand daily energy usage as it 9394 [email protected]. relates to the weather. The temperature THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 27 As the week began, the Everblades still trailed South Carolina by 12 points with five Gold Medal Hockey Battle regular season games remaining, two here and three on the road. But sweeping the Stingrays last weekend showed that Florida can make it tough on this first-place team. A Sports Classic For The Ages The Everblades complete their season-high eight-game home stand this week by Ed Frank against Gwinnett on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Although Team USA came out second best in that never-to-be-forgotten gold medal he Olympic flames have been extinguished in Vancouver, game, this Winter Olympics was the best in history for American athletes. but burning brighter than ever is the interest and As recent as 1988, the last time Canada hosted the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Texcitement of hockey – and that includes right here in recorded a mere six medals, four silver and two bronze. Twenty-two years later, the Southwest Florida. U.S. racked up a record 37 medals, nine gold, 15 silver and 13 bronze. At the very moment last Sunday when Canadian hero Sidney This astounding turnabout can be attributed to none other than George Crosby slapped the winning overtime goal past U.S. goalie Ryan Steinbrenner, the demanding owner of the World Champion New York Yankees. Miller to give Team Canada Olympic gold, our own Florida A U.S. Olympic Committee board member, Steinbrenner set on motion an Everblades were defeating arch-rival South Carolina for the sec- Olympic mission to make medals the measure of success. His 1989 Steinbrenner ond straight night at Germain Arena. Commission outlined a short term and long term program to improve the training and You’ve got to wonder why the Everblades would schedule a selection of Olympic athletes. game, particularly against first-place South Carolina, at the same The Steinbrenner plan called for more money the years before an Olympics, health time that the most anticipated hockey game in history, perhaps the most anticipated insurance, part-time jobs and tuition grants to allow athletes to compete longer. The sporting event in decades, was being played. USOC gave $40 million in athletic support over the four years leading to the 2002 But that’s to argue at another time and another place. Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and a reported $55 million the past four years. In losing 3-2 in an incredible overtime battle, the young Team USA, didn’t quite Steinbrenner brought to the U.S. Olympic program what he brought to his beloved repeat the 1980 Miracle on Ice when the U.S. defeated Russia, but it was a game that Yankees, namely long-term success. will be long remembered whenever the word hockey is mentioned. I remember well 12 years ago when the Germain Arena was built and the Florida Everblades hockey franchise was organized. Many doubted whether professional hockey would be successful in the southern Week’s Home Spring Training Schedule climes of Florida. Now in their 12th season, the Everblades have compiled a 497-259- 89 record over those years, have made the Kelly Cup playoffs all but one season, and Boston Red Sox City of Palms Park Time have been one of the most competitive teams in the 20-team coast-to-coast ECHL. Monday, March 8, St. Louis Cardinals; 1:05 p.m. This season, for example, with a 30-19-9 record and a second-place standing in the Wednesday, March 10, Tampa Bay Rays; 1:05 p.m. South Division, Florida has drawn 151,787 fans through 29 games for an average of Saturday, March 13, Pittsburgh Pirates; 1:05 p.m. 5,234 per game, sixth best in the league. It was indeed a shame that the timing of last Sunday’s frenetic clash between Minnesota Twins Hammond Stadium Time Florida and South Carolina coincided with the Team Canada-Team USA historic battle Sunday, March 7, New York Yankees; 12:05 p.m. for the Olympic gold medal. Tuesday, March 9, St. Louis Cardinals; 12:05 p.m. The night before, the Everblades had defeated the Stingrays 5-4 in overtime before Thursday, March 11, Baltimore Orioles; 6:05 p.m. 6,138 at Germain. The home team had battled back from a 3-0 deficit sparked by Friday, March 12, New York Mets; 12:05 p.m. Kevin Baker’s three goals. Sunday, March 14, Boston Red Sox; 12:05 p.m. Then on Sunday as the gold medal game captured the intrigue of millions worldwide, attendance dropped to an understandable 4,548 as Florida, trailing 2-0 entering the third period, recorded a 3-2 shootout victory with goalie Chris Beckford-Tseu recording a season high 47 saves. Red Sox Dinner Tour Of Prairie SCCF Tennis On The Field Pine Preserve ickets are now on sale for the isit Prairie Pines Preserve with the Tournament Boston Red Sox Children’s Bird Patrol on Saturday, March THospital Diamond Dinner V6 at 8 a.m. The preserve is at March 12-14 Wednesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. 18400 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort This event offers the unique oppor- Myers. on’t miss the Sanibel-Captiva tunity to dine on the field at City of The tour is free with parking fee. No Conservation Foundation’s Palms Park with dinner from Outback registration is necessary. D(SCCF) 18th annual Tennis Steakhouse, an interactive panel discus- Expect to see wading birds, raptors Tournament at The Dunes March 13 sion with Boston Red Sox players and and warblers. A new boardwalk has been and 14. One of the island’s premier ten- management and the chance to bid on installed that also has a network of eques- nis tournaments, the format is doubles silent auction items including hand-signed trian trails. team competition with first round con- Red Sox memorabilia. The tour is provided in cooperation solation and winners advance to finals. Boston Red Sox star and recent Major with Lee County Parks and Recreation, The categories are Men’s, Women’s and League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee 482-6250, www.birdpatrol.org. Mixed Doubles. All league players will Jim Rice is scheduled to serve as honor- compete at team level of the highest- ary chair for the event. ranked partner. Non-league players will Proceeds benefit the Neonatal be placed at USTA rating and/or at Intensive Care Unit at The Children’s Bay Oaks Tennis the discretion of The Dunes Director Hospital of Southwest Florida. of Tennis Operations. If three or fewer All funds raised will be matched by a Tournament teams enter a category, they will be Nick Brown generous philanthropist. ay Oaks Recreation Campus on placed with the nearest appropriate cat- The deadline for entries is Wednesday, Tickets are $50 per person and $375 Fort Myers Beach will be hosting egory and will play a double elimination March 11. For more tournament infor- for a table of eight. For children under 10 its 17th annual tennis tournament round. mation, contact Louis Vosloo or Diane tickets are $20. B beginning March 19 and continuing Winners and consolation players will Limeri at The Dunes, 472-3522. To purchase tickets or for more infor- through March 21. This year there will each receive an etched wine glass created The tournament is generously spon- mation, email BostonGolf@leememorial. be five different classifications; Men’s by island artist Luc Century. There will sored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust org or call the Lee Memorial Health 3.5 Doubles, Men’s 3.0 Doubles, Mixed be a silent auction with auction items on Company. If you would like to be a System Foundation office at 985-3574. Open, Women’s 3.5 Doubles, and display at SCCF on Friday evening and at sponsor, call Marti Bryant at 472-2329. Tickets to the March 10 game are not Women’s 3.0 Doubles. The tourna- The Dunes over the weekend. Tournament proceeds benefit SCCF’s included in the Diamond Dinner ticket ments will be held on the courts at Bay The opening reception will be at General Operating Fund. SCCF is dedi- price. Oaks Recreation Campus. The cost to SCCF on Friday, March 12. Continental cated to the conservation of coastal habi- In the event of inclement weather, enter is $20 per team. Call Ed Frazier breakfast for players will be available tats and aquatic resources on Sanibel and attendees are asked to consider their tick- at 765-4222. Saturday and Sunday, along with lunch Captiva and in the surrounding water- et purchase a donation to The Children’s both days. shed. Hospital of Southwest Florida. 28 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 Event Raises New Partnership Helps Provide Awareness, Funds Services For Hope HealthCare ward-winning chocolatier Norman Love, For Alzheimer’s founder of Norman Love Confections, Aand Samira K. Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services, announced a new partnership that designates five percent of Hope-related sales at Norman Love Confections to the health care organization for one year. Customers of Norman Love Confections who make online purchases at www.Hope. NormanLove.com will be contributing to Hope HealthCare Services. A link to the chocolatier’s Web site is available at www.HopeHCS.org, as well. “Hospice holds a special place in my heart,” said Love, whose mother was cared EL Fox Jr., president of Fox Electronics with for by Hospice prior to her death in 1989. “This partnership is a great way to support his mother Ellie Fox and Dubin Alzheimer’s an organization that plays an important role in our community and provides excel- Resource Center’s Executive Director Dotty lent services to our families. I sincerely hope the promotion is wildly successful for our St. Amand friends at Hope.” “The partnership is a natural fit for both organizations. Chocolates are a favorite he Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Rochelle Lunsford poses by her grandfa- way of expressing care and comfort,” said Beckwith, “and providing care and com- Resource Center and Fox ther’s luminary at A Light To Remember fort to our patients and families is at the core of Hope’s mission. We truly appreciate TElectronics held the 12th annual was held around the Uncommon Friends Norman’s generous support of Hope through this partnership.” A Light To Remember in Centennial fountain in Centennial Park in Fort For more information visit www.HopeHCS.org or www.Hope.NormanLove.com, Park on Thursday, January 28. This is a Myers. A special display contained pho- or call 985-7795. special event created to raise awareness tos, poems, and other memories contrib- about Alzheimer’s disease and related uted by family and friends. memory impairments and raise funds Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted for the Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Living sponsored a Tribute Tree at its Series For Family Caregivers Of Adults Center in Fort Myers. The event raised community during December. Individuals $6,600 for caregiver programs in Lee who made a $10 donation received an he Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center will present an educational County. ornament for their loved one on the series for caregivers during the month of April. Caring Across Generations There was a lighted display of over Tribute Tree at Arden Courts and a lumi- Twill feature workshops on issues such as Being an Informed Caregiver, Making 800 luminaries purchased by families and nary in A Light To Remember. The tree Sense of Legal Matters, Making the Most of Your Money and Considering Medical friends to honor or remember a loved raised $1,300 toward this year’s total. Care Throughout the Illness. one with the disease. A special ceremony The workshops will be offered on Thursday evenings during the month of April. For more information about services Each workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is designed to meet the needs to honor and remember these individuals offered by the center, call 437-3007. of spouses, families, or other primary caregivers. On April 8, Dotty St. Amand, executive director of the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center, Gail Holton, director of programs for the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, and Linda Pankow, program manager for United Way 211, will speak about accessing community resources and when caregivers should ask for help. On April 15, Lance McKinney, elder law attorney, will speak about basic legal planning and how and when to prepare important legal documents. On April 22, Reina Schlager of Schlager, Schlager & Levin will speak about issues pertaining to financial resources and how to find funds you may not know are available. During the final session on April 29, Elise Eifert, health educator for the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center,will speak about practical tips for caring for someone with dementia. This workshop series is offered at no charge for family caregivers. Refreshments will be provided by Magnolia Court at HealthPark. Each session will be held in the community room at Magnoilia Court at HealthPark, 9461 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers NOW OPEN! 33908. Participants must register in advance to participate by calling 437-3007. DR. AULINO’S Non-Profits Can Learn NEW OFFICE LOCATION From Fund Raising Execs OVER 13981 McGregor Blvd,Suite 103 trategic Planning for the Small Nonprofit will be the topic at the Gulf Coast Fort Myers,Florida 33919 30years Society of Fund Raising Executives meeting March 9 at the Broadway Palm (1.5 miles north of former office location) SDinner Theater from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. OF SERVICE The purpose is to teach nonprofits the key components needed for strategic plan- DR. AULINO’S STAFF: ning, including identifying organizational purpose, mission, goals, and strategies. Brad Pollins, president of Change Horizons Incorporated, is the presenter. He has Allison Bandsuch Amy Hunter, CDA Venesar Young-Stewart 24 years experience in consulting, primarily focused on organizational effectiveness, Office Manager Certified Dental Assistant Insurance Specialist change management, and business transformation. He has worked for and with sev- Robin Nunez, RDH Barbara Whitbred, RDH Linda Gehrlein eral companies in providing change solutions including: Lee Memorial Health System, Registered Dental Hygienist Registered Dental Hygienist Appointment Secretary Ernst & Young, Andersen Consulting, Chick-fil-A, BellSouth, Milliken & Company, Ford, Northeast Utilities, Southern Company, MCI, Atlanta Gas Light Company, Debbie Potter, CDA Lilliana Trujillo, RDH Aetna, London Life, Cigna, Home Depot, and Coca-Cola. Certified Dental Assistant Registered Dental Hygienist Locally, Pollins has helped many organizations develop strategic plans including: FineMark National Bank & Trust, the City of Fort Myers, the Youth Coalition of SW Florida, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, the Fort Myers Police Department, the American Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and the Ronald McDonald House of SW Florida. Deadline to register is March 8. Lunch is $16 for members and $20 for non-mem- (239) 333-1140 • www.DrAulino.com bers. For membership or other GCFSRE information, log onto www.gcsfre.org or call Joyce Jacobs/Harry Chapin Food Bank at 334-7007, ext. 303. THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 29 form called “ubiquinol” offer maid service All I want is another gal to discuss my deaRPharmacist to your brain cells. Research suggests the Mom And Me problems with, but this is very difficult by Suzy Cohen, RPh cleansing action of CoQ10 slows down and my husband is totally unable to com- dementia and memory loss. prehend female concerns. ear Pregnenolone: This improves nerve What would you suggest I do? Pharmacist: firing, protects brain cells and enhances a Betty Sue D My father process called “myelination” which pro- Dear Betty Sue, was just diagnosed tects nerve fibers. It’s made in your brain Use the skills you developed earlier in with Alzheimer’s from cholesterol and if you take drugs to your life! 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AQUARIUS (January 20 to February doll goes on display at the American Toy PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★ 18) New relationships -- personal or work- Fair in New York City. Barbie was the first My Stars related -- show mixed signals. Best to mass-produced toy doll in the United States FOR WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2010 assume nothing. Let things play themselves with adult features. Barbie’s appearance was ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Change out until you have something substantive to modeled on a doll named Lilli, based on a is still dominant for Rams and Ewes, both in work with. German comic-strip character. the workplace and their private lives. This is PISCES (February 19 to March 20) • On March 8, 1969, the Pontiac Firebird also a good time to look at a possible reloca- Your ability to make needed changes without Trans Am is introduced. 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Be patient and continue Wollstonecraft Shelley, is frequently called Benjamin Franklin Z-Grill, so called because to show your sincere support wherever (and the world’s first science-fiction novel. In of the shape that was impressed into the for whomever) it is needed. Shelley’s tale, a scientist animates a creature stamp. One of the Z-Grills is in the collec- LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re constructed from dismembered corpses. tion of the New York Public Library, and the making progress as you move through some • On March 10, 1876, the first discern- other was sold in 1998 for $935,000. That’s unfamiliar territory. And while there might ible speech is transmitted over a telephone not the end of the story, though; in October be a misstep or two along the way, overall system when inventor Alexander Graham of 2005, the same stamp was traded for a you’re heading in the right direction. Good Bell summons his assistant in another room block of stamps valued at $3 million. luck. by saying, “Mr. Watson, come here; I want • The next time you’re eating an Oreo VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) you.” Bell had received a telephone patent cookie, consider this: It takes 90 minutes to Some good news arrives -- and just in time three days before, just hours ahead of another make each cookie, and each one has pre- to remind you that you’re making progress. inventor, Elisha Gray. cisely 90 ridges on the rim. 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Free hand themed Murals Finshes- order, w/remote and manual. $150 mornings before 11 a.m., ask for Joy or Ellen. woods/marbel/brick/stone for walls/ 472-6837 (leave msg) SR 3/5 B 3/12 fl oors/ceilings/furniture/cabinets WANT TO BUY www.muralsbyfrank.com or 239-634-5410 SR 11/20 N TFN RS 2/26 V 4/2 SANIBEL SCOOP NOW HIRING SPORTS CARD COLLECTORS SEE YOU SONY TRINITRON TV Part time positions available. Seeking sports card collectors on Sanibel Apply in person at 36” in 7’ cabinet, extra speakers and Captiva looking to sell their collections. 2411 Periwinkle Way VHS & DISC Players Cash paid. or call 472-9866. $400 Call Jim at 239-989-6209. Ask for Brittany. 395-1649 SR 2/26 M 3/5 NEXT WEEK! RS 3/5 M 3/5 SR 2/5 N TFN

SCHWINN AIRDYNE UPRIGHT EXERCISE Bike. Heart Rate Monitor, Time, Distance, Calories. $200. 395-1649 SR 1/8 N TFN 36 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 C LASSIFIED AD DEADLINE MONDAY AT NOON REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Tarpon Beach 204 Brian Johnson SANIBEL REALTOR OPEN HOUSES VIP Executive Club POSTED DAILY Multi-Million Dollar Producer 239.472.3334 ISABELLA RASI WELCOME TO PARADISE... International Real Estate Wake up every morning to Consultant a view of the Gulf! HAPPY VISIT: REDUCED to $710,000 TO HELP YOU SanibelOpenHouses.com Let us share Pfeifer Realty Group Sanibel Arms G-2 WITH ALL over 30 years Sanibel Island, FL OF YOUR 2394720004 REAL ESTATE THE DUNES of Island Living SR 2/12 B TFN NEEDS! with you! Just bring your boat... NEW LISTING Homes • Condos • Land GLENN CARRETTA’S !! Panoramic Gulf View!! OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE DATES Great Income-Great View Time Shares as low as $6,000 • Friday 3/5 12-4: 534 Piedmont Rd (off Casa FANTASTIC PRICE $519,000 Ybel Rd), near beach charmer $439,000 Th e Sanibel Cottages Thinking of Selling? 3BR/2BA Dunes duplex Casa Ybel Resort • Saturday 3/6 12-4: 1302 Par View We’ll sell your property within (Beachview), golf course & near beach $729,000 Great golf course views Tortuga Beach Club an agreed upon time or we’ll Beautiful wood floors • Sunday 3/7 12-4: Tarpon Beach #110 (2475 pay you up Asking $460,000 West Gulf Dr), top fl oor & direct gulf front to $5,000 at closing: Only ,, Work with a $749,000 GUARANTEED March ,  Local Professional • Monday 3/8 12-4: 534 Piedmont Rd (off Casa FREE Ybel Rd.), near beach charmer $439,000 from  to  p.m. Real Estate Seminar Learn about buying or selling Mobile: 910-3099 Sanibel’s Only • Tuesday 3/9 12-4: Tarpon Beach #110 (2475  Palmflower Lane West Gulf Dr), top fl oor & direct gulf front on Sanibel/Captiva Captiva Office: 472-5187 AICP Land Planner/Realtor/Owner $749,000 [email protected] Monday, 4 PM www.BrianSanibel.com • Wednesday 3/10 12-4: Tarpon Beach #110 FOR INFORMATION It’s our job to know the (2475 West Gulf Dr), top fl oor & direct gulf Bank of the Islands front $749,000 Conference Room AND SHOWINGS SR 8/6 N TFN property you are about PLEASE CALL to buy or sell better Stop by these open houses for Glenn’s March Newsletter! Robyn & Robb ISABELLA RASI than you. Go to TeamSanibel.com for pictures & map. SALLY’S TOP PICKS Moran, Realtors Glenn Carretta (239) 246-4716 • BLIND PASS. 2/2 POOLSIDE. GORGEOUS SanCapOneSource.com Broker Associate 443-0110 UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHS $525,000 Email SR 12/11 B TFN John R Wood • SUNDIAL RESORT 2/2 BEACH VIEW. 239-850-9296 RE/MAX [email protected] GREAT RENTAL INCOME. $644,000 www.TeamSanibel.com “Selling the Island for over 29 years as a Top Producer” of the Islands Novelli International Real Estate • CAPTIVA BEACH FRONT HOME. 2/2 + CONDO FOR SALE RS 11/27 N TFN LOFT. SUNSETS INCLUDED! $2,450,000 Two bed/two bath unfurnished ground SR 1/29 B TFN • 15112 SANDPIPER COURT. BEST DEAL floor condo, close to Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach, $95,000. CAPTIVA - PLANTATION BEACH CLUB at SSIR. ON CAPTIVA!! REDUCED TO $849,000. Call 466-0677 Lovely fully equipped 2BR 2BA units (3) available on FOR SALE the beach 5/21 to 5/28. Call 901-604-6224. Single wide unit number 30 SR 10/9 N TFN RS 1/29 V 3/19 in Adult Periwinkle Park on Sanibel Island. One bedroom one bath with central air. Located on quiet street with great view overlooking the pond. SR 3/5 B 3/5 Has a large fi nished lanai including washer and dryer. All in great condition. SR 2/12 B 3/26 Send email to: Willing to pay monthly lease fees for fi rst six months. [email protected] Reduced price 84,900. For more information Call The call 239-246-5769. River Weekly SR 1/29 M TFN READ THE RIVER ONLINE: www.IslandSunNews.com @ 239-415-7732 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 37 415-7732 ★ C LASSIFIEDS ★ C LASSIFIEDS ★ 415-7732

REAL ESTATE WANTED COMMERCIAL SPACE VACATION RENTAL VACATION RENTAL ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED: SHELL HARBOUR HOME TURN KEY OFFICE SPACE EAST END COTTAGE Island Vacations CONDO NEAR EDISON MALL Single level, sea wall, Central location -1630 Periwinkle Way.Furnished Steps from the beach. 1 bdrm/1 1/2 bath, 2BA 2BA. Almost all new appliances & AC/heat, full kitchen, laundry. under one million office including a Reception area and kitchen facil- Of Sanibel & Captiva fl ooring. Furnished. 4-6 weeks immediately. ity. Recently designer decorated. Suite B-1072.6 $3,500/mo + tax Jan-Mar, Million $ Views Await You! $350-400. Seniors, gentile, quiet. 395-3185 sq.ft. @$15 per sq.ft. Plus CAM. neg.off-season. Call for availability. Heated pool, carport. $600/annual. • Cottages • Condos • Homes • SR 1/15 V 3/6 Call 239-985-0033 or 940-7823. 239-738-3021 Also for sale $54,000. Call 239-278-5689 SR 11/21 B TFN SR 1/9 B TFN Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths RS 2/26 V 3/5 239-472-7277 RENTAL WANTED FOR LEASE 1-888-451-7277 Architecturally designed real estate office SANIBEL ARMS 2/2 S 10/9 B TFN McGREGOR WOODS WANT TO RENT on Periwinkle with 7-12 private offices MARIANNE STRICKLAND First floor condo, completely redone - 3BR/2BA with LR/DR/Family Room, depending on configuration. Freshly kitchen/bath/appliances/furniture - screened lanai w/magnifi cent pool area. misses her friends. Know of a low-rent painted, new floor covering, reasonably apt or studio? Please ask around November 2005. TVs/DVDs, internet, pool/ www.BaytoSea.com New kitchen/ baths w/granite, Marble priced. Call 239-940-7823 for showing FP-Many extras. 2-car garage. and contact me in cold, cruel Michigan. SR 12/14 B TFN clubhouse. Just a few steps to beach. [email protected] Deposits required/Pets considered. Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal Bay to Sea is FREE! $1,650 per month includes yard/pool care. RS 2/26 V 3/5 OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE Call owners: 401-253-2511 Captiva & Sanibel Vacation Rentals 239-472-4823 SR 1/26 M TFN Rent directly from more than RS 3/5 M 3/5 REAL ESTATE DISTANT Iona Schoolhouse Professional Center Great Location at McGregor Blvd & Kelly Road. 300 property owners! 685 sq feet & 1350 sq feet units available. Will SEASONAL SPECIAL! FREE for Renters to use! MOUNTAIN REAL ESTATE negotiate year lease! Call Lisa at 239-472-2792 FREE for Owners to use! ANNUAL RENTAL Search all listings - maps and tours. RS 1/4 B TFN SR 2/12 B TFN Davis Road area, closest to Sanibel, Highlands • Cashiers • Lake Toxaway 2BD/1-1/2 BA townhouse with pool. ANNUAL RENTAL Lake Glenville • Sapphire Valley TOTALLY RENOVATED New appliances, completed redecorated. www.TheNorthCarolinaMountains.com. $600/mo. plus utilities. 239-472-3071. 800 Sq. ft. Doc Ford's Center. New large white SR 4/24 B TFN EAST END 2BR/2BA SR 3/5 M 3/5 tiles on fl oor. New bathroom. Raised ceiling 1/2 of duplex. Walk to beach. and new windows. Motivated owner - some Rent absolutely gorgeous 3BR/3BA remod- Fully remodeled.Kitchen/Bath/Tile SMALL ELEVATED 3-BED/2-bath, no pets. SEASONAL RENTAL FREE RENT. Call Nancy 239-246-4075. eled duplex in Dunes with sweeping golf $1,095 per month course views and granite, marble, tile, pav- Unfurnished. 2550 Sanibel Blvd. 239-472-2225. SR 8/7 B TFN 410-692-0200 $1,400 per month. $1,000 security deposit ers, 3rd fl oor offi ce, 1763 sq.ft. $4,000 for SR 11/13 B TFN SANIBEL WATERFRONT March, $3,000 for April. Call Jean Johnson RS 1/29 V TFN Sanibel Waterfront 2BR/2BA home fur- at 703-548-0545. Time frame negotiable. SANIBEL 2BR/2BA, w/large offi ce, LR/DR, UF ground level home in quiet neighborhood w/ large RETAIL SPACE FOR RENT SR 3/7 V TFN nished. Manatees & otters are neighbors. one car garage. Renovated, corian counters and ter- 4 months - $9,600, 6 months - $13,600. Retail space available on Periwinkle Way. PROPERTIES AVAILABLE razzo fl oors, large back yard deck. Pets welcome. 2010 - 2011 Season. Frontage 2,100 sq. ft. For a complete list visit our Website Available April. $1,450 plus utilities. 239-472-2464 Please call 973-398-6315. NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME leave message. Call 239-283-8581 www.remax-oftheislands.com SR 9/18 V TFN 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Call Dustyn, RE/MAX of the Islands SR 12/25 B TFN RS 8/14 B TFN 3bedroom, 2bath Home with heated pool, 239-472-2311 CUSTOM HOME, PRIVATE, river view, guest loft with ANNUAL/SEASONAL RENTAL in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal RS 10/9 B TFN sun porch, pool, tennis, beach. No smoking or pets. and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or Available monthly beginning April. 405-210-2341 or OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE www.4sanibel.com. 405-307-8949 SANIBEL ARMS SR 1/8 M TFN Convenient location on Periwinkle Way, Island SR 12/25 P 10/1 LOVELY SANIBEL CANAL HOME 2 BR 2 BA 1st floor corner unit on canal. Free boat Tower Plaza, Sanibel. 1st Floor availability with BEAUTIFUL HOME OFF SO. McGregor. $1,200/ dock. Fishing, lanai, pool, steps to beach. Interior 700 sq. ft. of space. Leasehold improvements Watershadows, direct gulf access, new mo. 2br/2ba/den/2car. Granite, wood cabinets, tile, VACATION RENTAL dock, 3-bd/2-bath, walk to Bay. screened lanai, eat-in kitchen. No pets. Security & furnishings new Jan 2006. Weekly/monthly/sea- negotiable. Call Joe at 516-972-2883 or toll free Walk to beach - Near causeway at 800-592-0009. Fax is 212-371-2290 Available May 1. $2,195/month. $1,200. 239-357-1700 sonal. Call owner 419-566-8670. 2-1 completely remodeled. RS 2/19 V 3/5 SR 10/12 B TFN [email protected] or 603-356-5646 SR 4/13 V TFN Deck, new kitchen, bath and tile. RS 2/5 V 3/19 BEAUTIFUL GATED TOWNHOUSE $590. 2br/1.5ba Feb-$3,500, March-$3,700, April-$3,000 off College Parkway. Close to shopping, beaches, 410-692-0200 ANNUAL OR SEASONAL RENTAL RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE Sanibel. New tile throughout. W/D. Screened patio. RS 1/29 V TFN ANNUAL RENTAL New a/c. No pets. Security $625. 239-357-1700 Sanibel 2BR/2BA - Furnished, Central A/C, For Rent Two bed/ two bath unfurnished ground RS 2/19 V 3/5 Wet Bar, Vaulted Ceilings, Direct TV, Internet, East End of Sanibel RECENTLY AVAILABLE fl oor condo off Kelly Road. Close to Sanibel EAST END 2 BR - 2 BA. Heated Pool/Canal Dock Pool, Screened Lanai, Garage. Call 954-605- Call 239-472-0121 or 239-410-2553 Lovely 3BD/2BA ground level pool home and Fort Myers Beach. Annual lease Gulf Access. Call: 239-395-1786. Email: hargil@ $875/mo. Six month lease also avail. comcast.net 3325 or 800-618-3325 for details. on Dunes golf course now available SR 2/19 A TFN SR 12/11 P TFN March, April or June. Pet friendly. Pets under 25 lbs. OK. Call 851-3506. SR 7/17 M TFN Discounted rate. Call now, 1-877-307-7467 SR 1/29 N TFN GULF HARBOUR - 2BR/2BA PRIME COMMERCIAL/OFFICE SPACE or email [email protected]. Lovely furnished condo on golf course For sublease on Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. SR 2/12 V 3/5 LEASE OR LEASE/ w/lake views. Carport, storage, pool, cable, Excellent exposure and convenient location, PURCHASE ON SANIBEL large TV. Flexible lease term, available flexible square footage available to suit your VACATION RENTAL in April, no pets, reasonable rent. needs. Call 239-472-2183 for more information. Three bedroom, two bath piling home If you would 630-696-0003, www.mygolfcondo.com MARKETING with a convenient east end location. SR 12/3 B TFN RS 2/26 V 3/5 Very low utility costs, two car enclosed Want to Improve Your Rental Income? garage, bright and airy with vaulted like copies of PRIME PERIWINKLE FRONTAGE! - 1,000 sq ft We provide enhanced marketing perfect for retail, office, other. Hardwood floors - ceilings, unfurnished and immediate beautiful! Ample parking, no cam fees! services that compliment your property occupancy. Asking $1,850 The River delivered 239-472-6385 plus utilities for an annual lease. manager - promoting your Sanibel RS 7/31 A TFN Lease purchase terms are negotiable. condo or home on 15 leading websites, Call Charles Sobczak, Realtor to your business or with VIP Realty, at 239-850-0710. including HomeAway and VRBO. SR 2/12 B TFN organization, Please call We guarantee success. THE RIVER EMAIL: Call Tom & Lee Ann 415-7732 239-244-1638 [email protected] www.vacationrentalson-line.com RS 2/19 A 4/30 38 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 From page 5 participate in the trade show through a link to the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Web Chrysalis Awards site at www.fortmyers.org. of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce, For further details, contact Christine Davlin whose organization initiated the joint program. at the VCB at [email protected] or 338- “Tourism and business partnerships improve com- 3500, Glee Ann Agius at the Greater Fort Myers Emergency...... 911 munity growth, encourage vacationers to our Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce...... 477-1200 destination, and create job opportunities for our or 332-2930, ext. 211, or Colleen DePasquale, Florida Marine Patrol...... 332-6966 citizens. Ultimately, pooling our resources for the event chairperson, at Colleen.DePasquale@hilton. Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 good of the community and the destination is vital com or 790-3500. Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 in this ever-changing economic climate.” HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 The Celebration of Business & Tourism event Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce...... 332-3624 will feature a trade show from 10:30 a.m. to 2 Foundation for Quality Childcare...... 425-2685 p.m., and the awards luncheon will take place Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce...... 454-7500 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Costs are $25 for Please send Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 a single admission and $250 for a reserved table Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 for eight. Trade show exhibitors will pay $120 for all editorial copy to: Lee County Chamber of Commerce...... 931-0931 a booth, which includes two admission tickets. The Post Offi ce...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau...... 338-3500 event is projected to attract about 300 attendees. [email protected] ARTS To nominate a business or individual visit the Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 Upcoming Events section of www.LeeVCB.com, Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 where you can also register to attend the event and 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 SUDOKU Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts...... 948-4427 To play Sudoku: Fort Myers/Estero Island Barbershop Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 Complete the grid so Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 that every row, column Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic...... (239) 597-1111 and every 3x3 box The Schoolhouse Theater...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 contains the numbers Theatre Conspiracy...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 1 through 9 (the same CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS number cannot appear Animal Refuge Center...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association...... 463-1221 more than once in a Audubon of SWFL...... 339-8046 Audubon Society...... 472-3156 row, column or 3x3 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 677-9509 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 box.) There is no Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 guessing and no math The Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 involved, just logic. Lee County Genealogical Society...... 549-9625 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees)...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 answer on page 33 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Lions Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Fort Myers High Noon...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers...... 898-1921 Notre Dame Club of Lee County...... 768-0417 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Rotary Club of Fort Myers...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour)...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum...... 395-2233 Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates...... 334-3614 Fort Myers Skate Park...... 321-7558 Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 answer on page 33 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site...... (239) 992-0311 Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 Skatium...... 321-7510 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 Read us online at islandsunnews.com If you would like your club/organization listed in The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 39 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 34 40 THERIVER MARCH 5, 2010 From page 1 employee gifts plus the corporate gift After the park re-opens, season passes totaled $261,000. The contributions will Sun Splash Passes will be on sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday Relatively help support the 72 local United Way Are On Sale Now through Friday and weekends during nor- Speaking partner agencies. mal park hours. Early Bird season pass “Chico’s has been a wonderful United head of the March 13 opening prices are valid through April 11. to Sheila (but she is having an affair with Way partner for many years,” said Cliff day, season passes to Sun Splash Season pass benefits include unlimited Greg, he suspects). Meanwhile Greg Smith, President of the United Way. AFamily Waterpark in Cape Coral park entrance all season; discounted park- thinks Phillip is Ginny’s father (in truth, The employees have been very support- are on sale now. Early Bird season ing; 15 percent off at the Calypso Cafe, he was Ginny’s boss). It sounds compli- ive both through their own gifts and by passes offer savings up to 29 percent ice cream shop and gift shop; 15 percent cated because it is. For the characters. conducting special fundraising events for over regular season pass prices and are off same day guest tickets; and exclusive But in truth, the only people in the room the United Way. In addition, the corpora- the most affordable way for budget- special offers and discounts throughout who know what is happening is the audition has shown its commitment to our conscious families to enjoy the park all the season. ence, and the play unfolds hilariously community through its contributions and season long. Sun Splash has more than 14 acres from start to finish as an already tangled encouraging Chico’s employees to volun- Passes are on sale at the Sun Splash of slides, pools, food and fun for all web gets more and more tangled. teer for United Way Partner Agencies.” Administration Building, 400 Santa ages. Call 574-0558 or log onto www. Audiences will recognize Chris SunSplashWater Park.com. Clavelli, Carrie Lund, Jason Parrish and Barbara Boulevard. Office hours are 8 Kim Morgan Dean. Clavelli and Lund a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday play Phillip and Sheila, a couple whose Our E-Mail address is and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 27 30-year marriage is as stale as the toast [email protected] and March 6. and marmalade they eat for breakfast every Sunday. Clavelli makes his third appearance this season after having been in Opus and You Can’t Take It With You. Also seen in last month’s critically acclaimed You Can’t Take It With You, Lund has been delighting audiences for 12 seasons now, and was also seen in this season’s Boeing-Boeing. As the young lovers, Greg and Ginny, Jason Parrish and Kim Morgan Dean are reunited onstage after playing opposite one another in season nine’s hit comedy, Moon Over Buffalo. Dean also appeared in that season’s Scapino, and returns to the Rep after a three-year absence. Another familiar face, Parrish was seen most recently as a Macy’s elf in the Rep’s holiday offering, David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries. Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale through the box office at 332-4488. Florida Repertory Theatre performs in the historic Arcade Theatre on Bay Street, between Jackson and Hendry with free parking in the Fort Myers River District. Visit Florida Rep online at www. floridarep.org. Florida Gardening Class Florida Yards and Neighborhoods introductory class will teach the Anine principles that guide Florida- friendly landscaping in Lee County, taught by Lee County Extension Master Gardeners. Each principle is explored in class so people can apply what they learn to their own yard. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulching, and techniques to obtain a beautiful and healthy yard will be discussed! The class is on Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Eco-Living Center at Rutenberg Park, 6490 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers. Cost is $5 per household. Call Claudia at 533-7514 to register. Chico’s Gives To United Way hico’s FAS is contributing $261,000 to United Way of CLee, Hendry and Glades for the 2009-10 campaign. Chico’s employees contribute to the campaign, and the