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Vol. 20, No. 24 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers JUNE 11, 2021 Broadway Musical Returns To Players Circle atalie Brouwer returns to Players Circle Theatre with a new musical, NPure Gold, featuring songs from the golden age of Broadway. The show runs Friday to Sunday, June 18 to 20. Brouwer will be joined by co-stars Matt Michael and piano maestro Brian Natalie Brouwer Brian Gurl Beach Morning Bowditch by Michele Barron Buelow image provided Gurl. Songs from Oklahoma, Anything all CDC guidelines. Goes, Babes in Arms and South Pacific A special food are expected to be included in the and drink menu is Summer Art Show performances. available for VIP The Friday performance begins at 8 nightclub patrons. On The Beach p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at Food and drinks he 2021 Summer Show of the 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 general admission will be served in the Fort Myers Beach Art Association Laura Black is the Artist of the Month and $35 for VIP. theater 45 minutes T(FMBAA) continues to be on display photo provided Jazz pianist and singer Danny Sinoff before performances in the FMBAA Gallery until fall. All Her artwork will be on display until will continue his Thursday performances and during shows. A original artwork hanging on the walls in Tuesday, July 13. Shucker’s Galleria is with The Bobby Darin Songbook on full dinner and bar both galleries is for sale. located at 1250 Estero Boulevard on Fort Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are are also available Gallery hours are Wednesdays and Myers Beach. $15 general admission and $25 for VIP. at the adjacent Matt Michael Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Mini For more information, visit www. The Players Circle Theatre has been Southern Grill. masters continue to be for sale, priced fortmyersbeachart.com, email Pam converted into a nightclub/cabaret style Players Circle Theatre is located at the at only $10 a piece for matted original Flaherty at publicity@fortmyersbeachart. facility, which has limited, spaced seating, Shell Factory and Nature Park, 16554 artwork. com, call 463-3909 or stop by the temperature checks and sanitizing. Masks North Cleveland Avenue in North Fort Laura Black is the FMBAA June Artist FMBAA gallery at 3030 Shell Mound are required by audience members until Myers. For tickets, call 995-3999 or visit of the Month at the Shucker’s Galleria. Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. seated. The theater is in compliance with www.playerscircletheater.com.

Dueling Pianos Kicks Off Sounds Of Summer Series he Sounds Of Summer series returns to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art TCenter (SBDAC) this summer with three events. The annual series kicks off with the popular Dueling Pianos on Friday, June 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Dueling Pianos, an interactive music experience where the audience picks the setlist, will feature pianists Sarah Hadeka and David Rode on two grand pianos placed back to back in the center of SBDAC’s Grand Atrium with an audience seated in the round. The performers will take audience suggestions for the next song in their setlist. However, it’s up to the piano players what songs will be featured. Audience members are Sheena Brook photo provided encouraged to have fun and sing along. at many festivals, collaborated with hit The People’s Choice Award from the songwriters and appeared on NBC’s The Recaptured juried exhibition will be Pianists Sarah Hadeka and David Rode image provided Voice. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the announced during the show. encouraged. of genres. With her quick wit and ability performance begins at 7:30 p.m. On Friday, July 16, a Retro ‘70s, Experience an evening with singer to connect and interact with the audience, Tickets are $10 per person for each ‘80s and ‘90s dance party will be hosted songwriter Sheena Brook on Friday, Brook uses techniques like looping to evening. by 105.5 DJ Selecta AJ. Doors open at August 20. Brook will be playing original create music on the fly that leaves anyone SBDAC is located at 2301 First Street 8:30 p.m. and the music will be played songs and talking about the inspiration watching in awe. The Southwest Florida in the historic downtown Fort Myers River from 9 p.m. to midnight. Dressing up and the process behind them. She has native has a laid back style with an District. For more information, visit www. in your favorite decade attire is strongly created her own sound by playing all types energetic and inviting vibe. She has played sbdac.com or call 333-1933. 2 THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: A Houseboat For House by Gerri Reaves, PhD ictured in this circa-1922 advertising-card image is Port Sunshine, the houseboat where William M. and Alice M. PStone House lived and worked. The two-story vessel was docked at the seawall at the Hendry Street Dock, also called the Ireland Dock. The woman reading on the lower deck is probably Alice. In those days, the dock was a virtual avenue of businesses, home to Gulf Oil Refining, boat supply and marine repair shops, a dry dock, steamship company and a warehouse. In the right distance is the City Dock at the foot of Jackson Street, also chocked full of businesses, ranging from a steamship line, taxidermist and lunchroom, to a tailor, fish house and cigar factory. The card was an advertisement for House’s real estate business, which adopted the catchy slogan “Florida Dirt for Sale.” Note the large signs reading “FARMS,” and on the upper deck, “Yankee Farmer.” The ad printed on the card’s reverse side is a bit hyperbolic, but that was typical in the years leading up to the South Florida land boom. House was selling truck, stock and fruit farms of various types, sizes and prices, near the city or the Gulf, for $15 to $30 per acre. The “fertile” land would double in value, the card read, and “when improved advance 1,000 per cent”! The houseboat’s former berth is now pavement. Both the downtown docks were demolished The Houses had settled in Fort Myers around 1910, after previously spending two about 80 years ago. photo by Gerri Reaves winters in town. he lectured to public school students about the topic and published letters in the local Fondly known as Uncle Billy, William had been born in New York, but “went west” press about upcoming astronomical events. when young. He served in a calvary from Michigan during the Civil War and ended up Alice died in 1923, but Uncle Billy continued to live on the houseboat for years, as a superintendent of schools in North Dakota. even after the 1926 hurricane blew off the top deck and sank it. He was “an enthusiastic amateur astronomer,” his obituary stated, so much so that He just bailed out the boat and stayed. He always participated in the Armistice Day parades, which started in 1918 to honor the end of World War I. As the years went by, William played an increasingly prominent role at memorials honoring Civil War veterans. They were dying off, and he was one of the few left. In 1934, the houseboat sank again, and he went to live in a house on Katherine Street. He died the following year – just five days before his 87th birthday and three days before the only two remaining Civil War veterans in Fort Myers – both of the Union -- gathered to celebrate a birthday. Uncle Billy was missed. Walk to Hendry Street a bit south of Bay and imagine a time when a comfortable houseboat was docked there. Then visit the following research centers to learn more about the lively business scene at the Ireland Dock in early Fort Myers. Hours might be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, so call first. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization open Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon. It is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939-4044 for more information. The Lee County Black History Society is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum at Roberto Clemente Park. Hours for the nonprofit organization are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment only. For more information, call 332-8778 or visit www. leecountyblackhistorysociety.org. William M. House lived and worked on this houseboat, Port Sunshine. As seen in this Visit the IMAG History & Science Center at 2000 Cranford Avenue or at www. circa-1922 advertising-card image, it was docked at the foot of the Hendry Street dock. At theimag.org. right in the distance is the Jackson Street dock. The woman reading on the lower deck is Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, the Fort Myers probably Alice, House’s wife. photo courtesy SWFL Historical Society Press, and The News-Press.

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Tickets are $25 for general [email protected] photographer Jesi Cason has been admission and $35 for VIP seating. instrumental in helping LYR realize its The theater has been converted into a 12800 University Drive, Suite 300 elaborate cover shoot ideas.This time, nightclub/cabaret style facility, which has Fort Myers, Florida 33907 Cason is also featured on the cover, limited, spaced seating, with temperature alongside Southwest Florida drag star checks and sanitizing; masks required by Sizzy Griddles, artist Ever Neat-Sullivan, audience members until seated. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated | Member SIPC & NYSE | www.stifel.com writer and artisan Rasheeda Shahid Players Circle Theatre is located at and hairstylist Sky Shaw. Cover models the Shell Factory and Nature Park at represent members of groups that 16554 North Cleveland Avenue. For LYR serves, including women, people tickets, call 800-3292 or visit www. of color and people from LGBTQIA playerscircletheater.com. 4 THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 Fort Myers Art: National Endowment of the Arts. He also curates Versed in Florida for WGCU. Theater Company Although now based in Los Angeles, Brady was also a Ghostbird co-founder Earns Grant For (along with Brock, Philip Heubeck and Katelyn Gravel). She remains in contact Original Play with Ghostbird and her fellow founds, by Tom Hall and returned two years ago to direct 3, a play penned by Brock that explored he National the relationship of three transgressive Endowment women, each with her own trouble and Tfor the Arts yet dependent on the other two. For has awarded Ghostbird’s inaugural season, Brady Ghostbird Theatre directed María Irene Fornés’ Mud, Company a Brock’s The Pumpkin Grower and $10,000 Arts Samuel Beckett’s Endgame. From there, Projects grant she went on to direct August Strindberg’s to support the Miss Julie, Brock’s Because Beauty development and Must Be Broken Daily, Rajiv Joseph’s production of an Gruesome Playground Injuries, Eugene original play by James Brock. With the Ionesco’s The Bald Soprano, her own working title of One Island, Brock’s Ghostbird Theatre Company staff members photo courtesy www.artswfl.com original adaptation of Maxence Fermine’s latest play is among the more than another and share arts experiences is its brand of live theater once more.” Snow, Anne Carson’s Antigonick (which 1,100 projects across America that were own necessity and pleasure.” One Island will be a collaboration was performed at artist Marcus Jansen’s selected during this second round of Since its founding in 2012, Ghostbird among playwright James Brock, U.S.- UNIT A Contemporary Art Space) and Grants for Arts Projects fiscal year 2021 is the only theater company in the Irish poet Kimberly Campanello and Beckett’s Rockaby. Before she departed funding totaling nearly $27 million. American South that is fully committed Los Angeles-based theater artist Brittany to pursue her master of fine arts degree “As the country and the arts to site-specific theater. Over nine Brady. The play celebrates the remnant at CalArts in Los Angeles, Brady was also sector begin to imagine returning to seasons, Ghostbird has built a national Pangaeaic Central Mountains, starting awarded two individual artists grants from a post-pandemic world, the National reputation for cutting edge, experimental from the Florida Keys, running along the the City of Fort Myers. Endowment for the Arts is proud to productions that shatter theater’s Appalachians to Arcadia, crossing the Campanello is a dual Irish and announce funding that will help arts traditional fourth wall. Atlantic to Ireland through England into American citizen living in York. Her organizations such as Ghostbird Theatre “This national recognition of our Morocco. poetry publications include Consent, Company re-engage fully with partners collective work affirms our mission to “Conceptually, the play will build on Imagines and Strange Country and audiences,” said NEA Acting produce intimate, site-influenced theatrical the metaphor of Pangaea,” said Brock. (both on the sheela-na-gig stone Chairperson Ann Eilers in announcing experiences for our community,” said “We are simultaneously linked in an carvings), Hymn to Kali (her version the award. “Although the arts have Ghostbird’s Artistic Director Barry Cavin. ancient geography and separated in a of the Karpuradi-stotra) and running sustained many (challenges) during the “This grant makes it easier for us to culturally, economically, socially atomized commentary along the bottom of the pandemic, the chance to gather with one announce we are ready to celebrate our world. Our intention is to create for the tapestry. MOTHERBABYHOME, a audience a space of genuine creative collection of 796 conceptual and visual engagement, which brings forth their poems on the St. Mary’s Mother and own imaginative and empathetic gifts, to Baby Home in Tuam, Co. Galway, was recognize their own fluid, watery identity published by zimZalla Avant Objects in and our mutual connections.” April 2019. Her poems have appeared The grant enables Brock, Brady and most recently in 3am’s Poem Brut series, MEET Campanello to spend the summer sharing Poem Atlas’s Escapisms, Junction ideas, exchanging their writing and Box, The Abandoned Playground, developing a working draft. Fortnightly Review, The London “Right now, it’s a mixture of poetry, Magazine and Poetry Ireland Review. THE stories and meditations,” said Brock. “It More new poems are forthcoming in feels like a kind of excavation process, The White Review and The Cambridge where we are independently digging, Literary Review. Campanello won a pulling up new material and then 2019 Markievicz Award from Ireland’s SHELL immediately sharing it with one another. Arts Council and the Department of I am not sure what we have yet, but it Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht for is already one of the most exciting and (S)worn State(s), a poetry collaboration challenging collaborations I have been with Dimitra Xidous and Annemarie Ní MAKERS engaged in.” Churreáin (forthcoming from The Salvage Brock is a founding member and Press) and an Arts Council Ireland 2020 producing director of Ghostbird Theatre Literature Project Award for a digital SEE SPECTACULAR EXHIBITS Company. An actor, playwright and writing collaboration with Christodoulos OF MOLLUSKS AND SHELLS poet, Brock is also professor of English Makris and Fallow Media. She has been at Florida Gulf Coast University. His awarded residencies at the Fundación ENCOUNTER LIVE ANIMALS IN playwriting credits include Everyone on Valparaíso, the Heinrich Böll Cottage, this Train (2018), The Chicken Play The Studios of Key West and the Centre OUR TOUCH POOLS (which he co-wrote with Hanny Zuniga) Culturel Irlandais in Paris. (2016), The Guardsman, a translation of Brock and Ghostbird expect to BE WOWED BY OUR GIANT Ferenc Molnar’s comedy (2015), Because produce One Island in May of 2022. PACIFIC OCTOPUS Beauty Must Be Broken Daily (2014) Ghostbird Theatre Company will be and The Pumpkin Grower (2012). announcing its full 2021-22 season later ATTEND A KEEPER CHAT Brock possesses more than 30 years of this summer. AT 11 A.M. DAILY teaching experience in higher education For more information on the projects and is author of four books of poetry, included in the Arts Endowment grant WIN A PRIZE ON OUR vis: Gods & Money (2010), Pictures announcement, visit www.arts.gov/news. SCAVENGER HUNT That Got Small (2005), Nearly Florida Tom Hall is both an amateur artist (2000) and The Sunshine Mine Disaster and aspiring novelist who writes art (1995). In addition to the NEA grant, quest thrillers. He is in the final stages Brock has won fellowships from the Alex of completing his debut novel titled Art 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL Open Daily Haley Foundation, the Tennessee Arts Detective. A former tax attorney, he (239) 395-2233 • ShellMuseum.org 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Commission and the Idaho Commission lives in Estero with his fiancé and their for the Arts for his poetry, and the four cats. THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 5 Garden Council Elects Officers he Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council recently elected officers. TThe council has closed tours of the Berne Davis Botanical Garden for the summer months and is providing rejuvenation of the garden for its opening for tours on October 5. The 2021-22 officers of the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council include: Hamilton Agnew, treasurer; Judy Francino, outgoing president; Susan Lawson, president; Laura Jibben, outgoing advisor; Bernadette Hamera, outgoing advisor; Debbie Hughes, outgoing advisor; Sylvia Lightbody, corresponding secretary; Charlene Anderson, recording secretary; Francesca McIntyre, assistant treasurer; Paula Novander, advisor; Mitzi Marckesano, advisor; Bonnie McClure, outgoing recording secretary; Sylvia Swartz, From left, Hamilton Agnew, Judy Francino, Susan Lawson, Laura Jibben, Bernadette Hamera, Debbie Hughes, Sylvia Lightbody, Charlene second vice president; Diane Schmidt, Anderson, Francesca McIntyre, Paula Novander, Mitzi Marckesano, Bonnie McClure and Sylvia Swartz photo provided outgoing assistant treasurer; and Mae It will honor outgoing president Judy learn about floral design, growing plants Clubs, the Florida Federation of Garden Jean Nothstine, first vice president. Francino. suitable for our locale, and conservation Clubs and American Public Gardens The council will be holding its flower The Fort Myers-Lee County methods. The council assists in educating Association. show on November 19 and 20. The Garden Council was formed in 1957. and beautifying the community, and For more information, contact the theme is The World Is Yours to Explore. Membership provides an opportunity to improving the environment. The Council council at [email protected] is a member of the National Garden or 332-4942. specifically to provide more robust Red Snapper recreational data for management of red snapper and other important reef fish, Season Opens and have allowed FWC the unprecedented s of June 4, the recreational red opportunity to manage gulf red snapper snapper season has started in gulf in state and federal waters. 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Native mock bishopsweed is the larval host plant for the black swallowtail butterfly planned and budgeted project will be fully photo by Gerri Reaves Canal Pathway funded through Florida Department of Plant Smart one to two feet tall. Transportation’s Local Agency Program Umbrels, or umbrella-shaped clusters, Contract Passed (LAP) and Regional Parks Impact Fees. The board voted on April 20 to accept of minute dainty white flowers extend he Lee Board of County Mock an interlocal agreement with the Lehigh above the alternative threadlike leaves. Commissioners voted recently to approve a design contract for the Acres Municipal Services Improvement Bishopsweed The flowers have five petals, sepals T District (LA-MSID) that authorizes Lee and stamens, and bloom all year in six-mile long Able Canal shared-use by Gerri Reaves County to develop, operate and maintain South Florida. pathway in Lehigh Acres. Florida-based Kisinger Campo the linear park along the northern side of f mock bishopsweed’s (Ptilimnium Forked threadlike bracts, which are Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. capillaceum) feathery foliage reminds leaf-like structures, appear below the & Associates Corp. will design an approximately six-mile-long, shared-use The pathway has the potential to Iyou of carrot tops, dill, or fennel, compound umbrels. foster healthy recreational activities, that’s no surprise, for they are all This herb will not tolerate salt pathway with a bicycle/pedestrian bridge, high-emphasis crosswalks, as well as provide convenient and safe members of the carrot family. water or salt wind. It has little drought non-motorized access between numerous The apiaceae family is also referred tolerance, but a deep taproot helps it shade structures, landscaping and other amenities. It will create additional residential, commercial, recreational to as the celery or parsley family, so survive adverse conditions. It will grow and civic destinations. This could reduce mock bishopweed’s other common even in nutrient-poor soil but needs access and connections for pedestrians and bicyclists to community points of motor vehicle traffic in Lehigh Acres. name, herbwilliam, makes sense too. organic content to do well. The property is owned by LA-MSID The pretty dissected leaves are Propagate it with the tiny egg-shaped interest and destinations in the Able Canal corridor from Harns Marsh to Joel and the district will be closely involved in aromatic, like those of its relatives, but seeds or let it self-sow, which it does Boulevard. the design, permitting, construction and readily and prolifically on moist bare are not edible. Kisinger Campo & Associates Corp. subsequent operation and maintenance of This fast-growing species works soil. was selected following competitive the park. The district will be responsible well in a moist natural, butterfly, or Sources: Florida Wild Flowers and negotiation among seven proposals for for the operation and maintenance of wildflower garden in full sun. It is Roadside Plants by C. Ritchie Bell the $900,000 design contract. This infrastructure not associated with the the larval host plant for the black and Bryan J. Taylor, The Guide to linear park project. swallowtail butterfly, and the nectar Florida Wildflowers by Walter Kingsley attracts flies and wasps too. Taylor, www.flawildflowers.org, www. EXPERIENCE: HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL LANDSCAPES The plant is native and widespread in hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com, the eastern half of the U.S., occurring www.regionalconservation.org, and in wet habitats such as swamps and www.wildsouthflorida.com. along streams, ditches and swales. Plant Smart explores the diverse The erect hollow stems usually reach flora of South Florida. 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As our water temperature has crept up to what can only be described as hot, fish are most active during the first few hours after sunrise and then again after the afternoon rain cools things off. Big fish are what summer fishing is all about. Not only is our tarpon fishing going on, big snook and redfish are also a great option. When targeting tarpon, you should get to the fish at first light. It can make all the difference. Fishing for tarpon as the sun slowly lights things up will give you the best shots at these fish. Areas in the northern sound were the most productive this week, with North Captiva and Cayo Costa being the hot spots. Both pitching live baits at laid-up fish and soaking cut baits did the trick. Even though the tarpon are often still showing this bite by mid-morning, they tend to shut down. Pass fishing offers anglers lots of options with not only tarpon moving through these areas, but huge amounts of snook stacking up on any structure. Docks and snags in the passes were great places to fish. Big redfish also crashed the party this week with many over 30 inches being caught within close proximity to the passes. During clear water conditions, the herds of snook that can be sight-fished can only be described as impressive. Along the beaches, any downed trees, flat rock and snags have also been a good bet for not only snook but some really big trout to complete that inshore slam. Shiners are slowly disappearing as the seasonal change over to fishing with pinfish and grunts has begun. Setting bait traps to catch these pinfish is a great option and doesn’t require much effort to have plenty of live bait. I bait my traps daily with Spanish sardines and set them in grassy areas in five to seven feet of water. These traps catch a wide variety of bait that often includes crabs for tarpon fishing. Although I’m currently still throwing a cast net for shiners, the traps are insurance that I will always have live bait. Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel in 1980. He now lives in St. James City and works as a back country fishing guide. If you have comments or questions, email Matt from West Virginia completed an inshore slam during his first Southwest Florida fishing trip [email protected]. photo provided

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Grow Your Stevia by Melinda Myers weeten your meals by growing your own sugar substitute in gardens or Scontainers. Stevia is nature’s own CELEBRATING 25 YEARS LECTURE SERIES sweetener that can be snacked upon fresh or added to soups, sauces or beverages. Free, virtual program, presented via Zoom. Start plants from seed, cuttings or Register at ShellMuseum.org/lecture-series transplants. Seeds are difficult to find and even more difficult to sprout. Use this method if you like a gardening challenge. JUNE 15 · 5 PM Reduce your effort and increase success ARTISTIC ADAPTATIONS: 2,000 by starting with transplants. Check garden YEARS OF SEASHELLS IN ART centers and mail order catalogs for plants. By Jean M. Burks and Kory Rogers Place stevia plants 12 inches apart in full Shelburne Museum sun or light shade with moist, well-drained JUNE 29 · 5 PM soils. You will get the best growth and most leaves during the long warm days CURATOR’S CHOICE: NEW of summer. Incorporate a low nitrogen PHOTOGRAPHS OF EXTRAORDINARY slow-release fertilizer in the soil or potting SHELLS, AND THE DIGITAL IMAGING mix at planting. Stevia can be grown indoors or out as long PROJECT AT THE NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM Water new plantings often enough to as the plants receive proper care keep the roots and surrounding soil slightly photo courtesy www.MelindaMyers.com By José H. Leal, Ph.D. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum moist. Gradually extend the time between You can grow stevia indoors in a bright watering. Thoroughly water whenever the sunny window or under artificial lights. JULY 13 · 5 PM top few inches of soil are crumbly and Growing stevia indoors or out can add OYSTERS: A CRYSTAL BALL FOR WATER slightly moist. Spread a layer of organic flavor to your beverages and meals and fun QUALITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA matter over the soil surface. Mulching to your gardening experience. By Melissa A. May, Ph.D. helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, Melinda Myers is the author of more Florida Gulf Coast University and improve the soil, reducing your time than 20 gardening books, including JULY 27 · 5 PM weeding and watering. Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Harvest leaves as needed for Great Courses How to Grow Anything SUPERSIZED SQUID sweetening your dishes. Munching on DVD series and the nationally-syndicated By Rebecca Mensch a single leaf can help suppress a sweet Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum craving. You may be able to pass on a radio program. Myers is a columnist candy bar and go for a healthier option. and contributing editor for Birds & 3075 Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel, FL Dried leaves stored in an airtight jar will Blooms magazine. Her website is www. Open Daily last for several years. MelindaMyers.com. (239) 395-2233 • ShellMuseum.org 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 nest being unknown, the grackle will be caregiver tips to promote literacy and raised in the wildlife hospital until it is old language development. enough to be released. Although in this The Emmy Award-winning Page situation it is needed, humans should be a Turner Adventures returns with their last resort for raising baby wildlife. signature slapstick steampunk style to Every year wildlife hospitals like entertain kids with daily virtual programs CROW are flooded with young animals featuring guest authors, crafts and comedy that are abducted away from their parents shows. by well-intentioned people who believe Teachers of Nature, a team of these babies to be orphaned. In fact, wild zookeepers, biologists and naturalists, will animals are very devoted to the care of present live, virtual programs for teens their young, and human interference is featuring exotic animals and environmental rarely warranted. issues relevant to our area. If you see something clearly wrong, A variety of live virtual programs also like a fallen nest or an obvious injury, is offered for adults, including virtual craft contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for clubs, book clubs, literacy classes and advice on the next steps before trying to author presentations. help. In most cases, a fallen nest can be Weekly Grab and Go activity kits for all replaced into a tree or nearby bushes, ages will be available on a first-come, first- but an injured animal needs medical serve basis at each of the 13 Lee County attention. CROW’s wildlife hospital is Library System branches. In addition, each open 365 days a year from 8 a.m. to 5 participating child and teen may choose A fledgling common grackle photo provided p.m. If you find a baby animal and are a new, free book from their closest Lee said Alison Charney Hussey, executive concerned it may need help, call CROW County library branch, while supplies last. Record Number director for CROW. “Our staff, students at 472-3644 for more information and This summer’s reading and activity and volunteers continue to give their all assistance. challenges can be completed offline or by Of Admissions to treat and rehabilitate our patients. The If you would like to make a donation logging activity through the READsquared support of the community with their time, to CROW, visit www.crowclinic.org/ app or website. Paper-based challenges At CROW talents and treasures allow us to continue donate/donate-today or you can donate are offered as a screen-free alternative through CROW’s Facebook page. and include fun activities for all ages along he Clinic for the Rehabilitation our mission.” As the 3,000th patient, the grackle with a chance to win an end of summer of Wildlife (CROW) admitted its prize basket. For those who choose to 3,000th patient of 2021 on June marks a milestone for patient admissions. T So far this year, CROW has seen an Library Summer participate using the READsquared app, 2, three weeks earlier than reaching the there are age-appropriate activities that same number of admissions in 2020. The approximate 15 percent increase in patient totals as of the same date last Reading Program encourage creativity, imagination and patient, a fledgling common grackle, was exploration on a variety of interests, plus rescued in Fort Myers after being found in year, a year which ended with a record ee County Library System’s virtual number of admissions. Since 2012, additional prize-winning opportunities. the back of a work truck. Summer Reading Program titled Tails Participants using the READsquared “It is astonishing how the number patient admissions to the wildlife hospital and Tales will kick off for all ages have increased by more than 55 percent. L app or website can earn points by reading of patients admitted to our hospital on Monday, June 14. Participants will Due to the location of the bird’s and completing activities. The more points continues to grow year after year,” explore their imagination through reading earned, the more chances they have to and learning adventures about wildlife and win weekly prize drawings for books, folktales. tote bags, journals and more. In addition, The Summer Reading Program offers participants who complete the online engaging virtual events, weekly Grab reading program are automatically entered and Go activity kits, reading and activity to win the grand prize for their age group: challenges and exciting prizes a Little Tikes My First Pet Checkup Set For students, reading over summer and How to be a Veterinarian Kit for break can help prevent the learning loss pre-kindergarten; a Nintendo Switch with known as the “Summer Slump” and keep Super Smash Brothers game for kids; kids on track for the upcoming school a $300 Visa gift card for teens; and a year. The purpose of the program is to Samsung Galaxy Tab A digital tablet for spark curiosity in even the most reluctant adults. reader by offering activities and reading The last day to log books and complete challenges that are fun and engaging. activities online is August 1. Paper-based During the six-week program, the entry forms must be turned in to any Lee library is offering virtual programs for County Library System branch by August pre-kindergarten, children, teens and 3, to be eligible for the prize drawings. LIVE MUSIC adults from a variety of performers. To find out more about the Lee County Fri, Sat & Sun Animal-themed Storytime Anytime! Library System’s Tails and Tales Summer 5pm - 8pm offers the youngest learners a pre-recorded Reading Program, visit www.leelibrary. storytime with songs, stories, rhymes and net/summer. Get a taste of Key West right here on Sanibel. 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Flights will mployers TLee County nation with state-of-the-art technology be operated by Eurowings Discover (SDLC) community resources. across the three times a week between RSW and country are is closing the door District employees – for developing E FRA. The flights will be published facing a skills gap, on an incredibly new tools and responsive professional by Lufthansa Group. Tickets can be challenging year. in which potential development and curriculum support; for booked online now at www.lufthansa. employees don’t As we celebrate moving financial resources to areas of com. have the right this year’s greatest need and impact; for supporting For more information about skillset for in- graduates with in-person commencement schools in managing quarantines and Southwest Florida International Airport, demand jobs. SWFL ceremonies, we are already preparing our providing health and safety materials and visit www.flylcpa.com or www.facebook. Inc. is working classrooms for the teaching and learning education. com/flyrsw. on a solution for of those returning in August. School employees – for leaning Southwest Florida, The 2020–21 school year demanded on and lifting one another with each with President so much more of students, families and changing day, taking on unaccustomed Hodges University and CEO Tiffany Tiffany Esposito employees than previously imaginable – duties and responsibilities. Esposito joining the unprecedented obstacles to teaching and Leadership – for keeping the focus on Commencement Talent Pipeline Management Academy learning; fragile social, emotional and student learning the Lee County way. odges University will hold run by the U.S. Chamber Foundation. financial networks stretched to breaking; Farewell... ! “Talent Pipeline Management is all and the upheaval of traditional public Superintendent Greg Adkins commencement for classes of 2020 and 2021 at Hertz Arena about connecting our employers with education foundations and structures. Yet, retires June 30. After 33 years in H educators, and making sure current n Sunday, June 20 at 4 p.m. The because the SDLC community embraces public education, he departs as the students are getting prepared with the change and is embarked already on a most effective and admired SDLC ceremony will also be streamed live on skills they need to thrive in this region,” sustainable path of shedding precedents superintendent in local and state memory. the university’s website. said Esposito. “We want students to in favor of supporting constructive He leaves a dynamic district, transformed “Last year, COVID-19 caused us to graduate high school or college and be innovation, our COVID “fall off the cliff” by a strategically focused and ambitious cancel commencement, so this year, we able to walk right into a career, already was small and proved the school district district strategic plan – Envision 2030. will be celebrating the classes of both having the skills they need to succeed.” could handle sudden change. 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July 15 – (to be determined) has a cunningly School Smart July 22 – Animal Abuse with Lee constructed County Animal Services plot with terrific by Shelley M. Greggs, NCSP July 29 – Leadership and Service characters and Q&A with Greg Forbes Siegman settings. What’s ear (co-author of The First Thirty) more, it’s already Shelley, At the end of the series, after bound for Hollywood. The book is about D As reading the books, the group will have a young editorial assistant, Florence summer a chance to take part in a question- Darrow, who while underpaid and progresses, you’re and-answer session on Zoom with underappreciated, has an extremely bad probably already Greg Forbes Siegman (the recipient of attitude. Her behavior after a one-night hearing comments the Jefferson Award for Public Service stand with a married man she works from your children upon whom the book is based). with, was especially creepy and ends up telling you that Expectations of Participants with Florence losing her job. they are bored and Attend and participate in all six Being jobless doesn’t worry Florence, image provided there’s nothing to do. While younger virtual workshops. More than two because in her mind the universe is this,” Florence thinks as she reads children have more organized choices unexcused absences will forfeit your watching out for her. Maybe she’s Helen’s manuscript. She takes it upon like day camps and other activities to spot in the program. right, as two weeks later she applies herself to make a few changes here and attend, it’s often more difficult to find Communicate with staff mentor for a job as personal assistant to Helen there. interesting options for older children. if unable to attend a workshop or Wilcox, a best-selling author who goes The story travels from an isolated Fortunately for Lee County citizens, complete a project. by the pen name of Maud Dixon. Only estate outside Hudson, New York, to the the Lee County Library System has Finish projects and return them to Florence and Dixon’s agent know her towering cliffs of Morocco. At this point put together an excellent summer library (if applicable) by August 7 to real identity. the comparisons to The Talented Mr. program for middle and high school receive credit. Florence believes she is destined to Ripley begin to make sense. Andrews’ students beginning on June 24. While Participants are strongly urged to become a famous writer. She imagines sense of humor peeks around the this program is designed for students make sure this program qualifies for herself seated behind Helen’s desk corner, adding to the fun. What matters who need service hours, it’s a great their service hour requirements and writing brilliant prose. “I could write most about being in Morocco is that no way for all students to learn about provide any required paperwork to their their community and how they can staff mentor. participate in public service. All participants will receive a letter The library invites children to verifying their hours and participation participate in the Teen Summer of in the program on or after August 10. Service Program, a six-week series of You may register online at https:// virtual events and projects, designed leelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/ for middle and high school students teen-summer-service-workshop-series-4 who need service hours. This series or contact Amy-Jane McWilliam at features local organizations that help [email protected]. the community overcome a variety of Shelley Greggs is former faculty challenges, from voting rights to the at Florida SouthWestern State environment and animal protection. College, where she taught psychology Each weekly workshop includes a short and education courses. She is presentation, followed by breakout also a nationally certified school group discussions and activities. psychologist and consultant for School Presenters will offer several options for Consultation Services, a private service projects that can be completed educational consulting company. Available at in a time and place that works for you. Questions for publication may be Students can earn up to 25 service www.Amazon.com addressed to [email protected] or hours this summer while helping at www.schoolconsultationservices. www.OutSkirtsPress.com their community from the comfort of com. their own home. Space is limited and registration is required. This is a virtual online program that begins on June 24 Drug Abuse and is weekly for six sessions ending July 29. Is On The Rise All registered participants will receive a kit of supplies to complete the service arconon reminds families projects, along with a free signed that drug abuse is on the rise copy of The First Thirty (NSDLC Nin almost every community Multicultural Relations Book of the nationwide. Many families don’t know Year) and the companion workbook A where to turn or what to do about Place to Sit. their loved one who is suffering from The following are additional details: addiction. Speaker Line-Up To learn more about how to help June 24 – Voting Rights with Lee your loved one, visit www.narconon- “More than a meticulously researched chronicle of the disasters County Supervisor of Elections suncoast.org/blog/a-letter-to-any-family- that shaped Fort Myers, this book details the historical moment of July 1 – Helping the Homeless dealing-with-addiction.html. each blaze, creating a rich portrait of a community forged and tempered with Lee County Human and Veteran Narconon can help you take steps to Services overcome addiction in your family. Call by fire. A must-read for anyone interested in area history, with riches 877-841-5509 for free screenings or for newcomers and experts alike.” July 8 – Littering with Keep Lee - Amy Bennett Williams County Beautiful referrals. THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 13 Health First more physically active than non-owners. Community Bank, the APEX Awards A daily walk with your dog helps to Chamber Group recognizes women with outstanding Pets Support keep you moving. Two walks, one in reputations for professionalism, the morning and one in the evening, Finalists For 2021 philanthropy and leadership in Good Health are even better. In addition, a regular Southwest Florida. The top finalists will be honored and all nominees by Julie walk is important for your pet’s health APEX Awards recognized at the APEX Awards Rosenberg, MD too. Obesity in pets is associated with several medical problems including luncheon on August 27 at The Westin aving pets osteoarthritis, insulin resistance and Resort at Marina Village in Cape Coral, is typically cardiovascular disease. where Women in Business will reveal Ha joyful and Enhance social connections – One the 2021 APEX Award recipient. fulfilling experience key to good health is to stay socially Tickets to the awards luncheon are $75. for individuals and engaged. Pets are a great way to For more information or to purchase families. You may increase social connections, especially tickets for the event, visit www. be surprised at the for those who tend to be shy around fortmyers.org/events/apex-awards or many ways that other people. Scientific studies have call 332-2930. pets can improve shown that dog owners are more likely your health. I know to acknowledge and greet other people this firsthand. For most of my life, I’ve in the street and to meet others in their Kathleen O. Berkey Kerri Goldsmith Marketing Firm had a dog as a member of my family. neighborhood. I’ve experienced this I’ve valued the companionship, as well myself: People with dogs typically stop he Greater Hires Digital as the unconditional love and affection to chat when they see me walking my Fort Myers that these pets have offered. I am a dog. It’s easy to start a conversation as TChamber Coordinator happier and healthier person because we have our dogs and pet interests in of Commerce’s I have enjoyed the company of these common. lorida Gulf Women in Business Coast wonderful dogs. In conclusion, most pet owners easily Committee has Having a pet may offer these six recognize immediate joys that come FUniversity named the top graduate Hannah health-related benefits (and more): from sharing their lives with companion three finalists Reduce stress – Spending just a animals. It is now recognized that the Lee has joined for its annual CONRIC PR & few minutes with a pet can help you nonjudgmental companionship and APEX Awards. to feel calmer and less stressed. How? unconditional love offered by pets has Marketing as a This was recently digital marketing Human-pet interactions have been considerable physical and mental health announced during shown to elicit positive hormonal effects benefits for owners. While owning a pet Alicia Miller coordinator. the committee’s “Hannah is a including reducing cortisol, the stress is a major commitment, for those who monthly networking program on June hormone, and increasing serotonin and love domestic animals and are willing to welcome addition 2. to CONRIC’s oxytocin, chemicals that help improve care for their needs, pet ownership can The finalists are Kathleen O. Berkey digital marketing Hannah Lee your mood. greatly enhance quality of life. of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; Kerri Support for your heart – People Julie Rosenberg, MD, is a global team,” said Goldsmith of HBKS Wealth Advisors; CONRIC PR & Marketing’s President with pets may have some heart- healthcare leader, medical consultant and Alicia Miller of Sally J. Pimentel related benefits. Studies have shown and the author of two books, Beyond And Chief Marketing Officer Connie Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center. Ramos-Williams. “We love our FGCU that survivors of heart attacks and the Mat and Be True. For more Berkey is an attorney, shareholder individuals with abnormal heart rhythms information, visit her website at www. grads who bring a wealth of both and certified professional planner. education and hands-on experience who own dogs live longer than people drjulierosenberg.com. For consulting She serves on the board of directors and speaking requests, email inquiries from valuable internships that enable with the same heart problems who for Keep Lee County Beautiful, do not have dogs. Pet owners have to [email protected]. them to jump right into leadership roles is a member of the Urban Land on projects and contribute their vision lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels Institute (ULI) of Southwest Florida (indicators of heart disease) than those and talent.” Management Committee and ULI’s Lee has Advanced Google without pets. Overall, pet owners are LCEC Employees Women’s Leadership Initiative less likely to die of any cardiac disease. Analytics and Google Ads Display steering committee. She also serves certifications. She brings passion Improve blood pressure – Having a Pay It Forward on the MothersEsquire Breastfeeding pet can help you manage your blood for copywriting, graphic design and ven through COVID-19, Lee Accommodations Committee. effective communication that she pressure. Research has shown that County Electric Cooperative Goldsmith is a senior financial petting an animal for 15 to 30 minutes developed during her roles in the digital E(LCEC) employees have managed advisor and co-chairs her firm’s financial marketing space with Lee Health and can lower blood pressure by 10 percent. to give their time and talent to the planning committee. She is a member Regular daily dog walks have also FGCU. Utilizing these skills, Lee will be community by following CDC guidelines of the Financial Planning Association responsible for working collaboratively been shown to help lower high blood and the LCEC Pandemic Plan. LCEC and Estate Planning Council of Lee pressure. If you play ball or Frisbee with with clients to produce compelling employees Nancy Miller, Nicky Sierra County, is involved in the Certified stories and content for marketing your dog in the yard, you will add to and Aaron Warner have volunteered Financial Planner Board’s mentorship your daily physical activity. materials, websites, news releases, 500-plus hours during the pandemic. program, and has fulfilled leadership blogs, newsletters and social media. Ease symptoms of depression – In LCEC’s Pay It Forward Program roles for industry associations and a survey undertaken by the Human- “I am thrilled to build upon my encourages volunteerism and nonprofits including Rotary Club of Fort professional experience with the Animal Bond Research Institute, 74 support employees’ efforts to give Myers South, Advertising Federation percent of pet owners said having a support and collaboration of the to their favorite qualifying nonprofit of Southwest Florida, Florida Public CONRIC team,” Lee said. “This role pet improved their mental health. Pets organization. Employees who volunteer Relations Association, Wishing Well are attuned to humans – to human perfectly aligns with my professional and track volunteer hours can earn Foundation, Girl Scouts and United goals and with my background in digital behavior and emotions. Your pet loves Pay It Forward donation dollars to States Pony Club. you unconditionally. This feeling of marketing and the expertise of my new be awarded to a 501(c)3 charity of Miller is the executive director of peers, I am hopeful for a very successful unconditional love can help you deal choice. LCEC employees who volunteer the center, a nonprofit that empowers with and recover from depression. and long-term career at CONRIC.” between 50 to 100 hours in the Southwest Florida’s deaf and hard Lee obtained a bachelor’s degree Having a pet can remind you that you community can designate a nonprofit of hearing citizens and their families are not alone. Caring for your pet takes in communication studies with a organization to receive up to a $100 through education, advocacy and concentration in public relations and a you out of your head and can help you donation. community involvement. Responsible experience more positive thoughts and minor in journalism. She was an active Each year since the program’s for overseeing the administration, member of the FGCU Honors College feelings. Knowing you must feed, walk inception, several LCEC employees programs and strategic planning of and care for your pet may offer those where she mentored freshman students, have surpassed the annual 500-plus the organization, Miller has helped supervised meetings and took part in with depression a sense of purpose and hour mark of community service. The increase the nonprofit’s grant funding, routine. the admissions process. She served as most recent 500 club members will be create partnerships with other local the promotions director for Eagle Radio Boost Your Fitness Level – There is entered into a drawing, and one will be organizations and raise awareness of a well-established link between physical where she helped develop strategies, the winner of an additional $500 for the community’s deaf population. organize events and manage social activity and good health. As relates to the charity of their choice. Presented by Sanibel Captiva pet ownership, dog owners are often media. 14 THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 Will Power bears simple interest. It should also state whether this occurs on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Children’s Promissory Notes I suggest that a ledger be maintained as well, recording principal amounts, accumulated interest, and any payments made. This sounds obvious, but I’ve had by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified several clients not keep track. A back-up plan to maintain the ledger should be made, Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA for if the parent begins to lose mental capacity, ledgers easily fall out of date. hen an adult child borrows money that you intend The will or trust should cover the contingency whether the child’s share is for them to repay, or not repay but count against insufficient to satisfy his or her outstanding obligations to the deceased parent’s estate. Wtheir inheritance, there are several legal issues to be Does the child owe the estate money in that case, or is the note bequeathed in full aware of. I’ve seen several of my firm’s clients make mistakes back to the maker/child? Either way, there’s likely to be hard feelings between the resulting in bad feelings between their children. No one wants maker/child and his or her siblings. Communication among your children/beneficiaries to posthumously drive a wedge between our loved ones, so in is crucial to minimize conflict. today’s column, I’m going to review several of these issues. Several clients drafted promissory notes on their own or modified existing notes Children often borrow money to purchase a residence. If without the help of an attorney. Big mistake. I’ve seen several ambiguous, unintelligible this is the case, it makes sense to have an attorney draft up a documents over my three decades of practice. Invest a few dollars on an attorney, promissory note and mortgage, and to record that mortgage on because legal questions lead to conflict. What’s family harmony worth to you and your the public records. A stated interest rate may be established. If the parent doesn’t wish loved ones? to charge interest, then it should be known that the IRS expects the parent to impute Realize that, under our income tax laws, forgiveness of debt constitutes taxable interest on the parent’s tax return at a specified rate published by the IRS, and that income to the debtor. The best way to eliminate an obligation is to gift that note changes monthly. back to its maker. Here, any gift exceeding the annual exclusion amounts (currently If the child is also obtaining third party financing, then the lending institution will $15,000) results in the requirement to file a Federal Gift Tax Return Form 709. typically insist on having priority, meaning that the parent’s note will be subordinate. If Provided you have enough exemption, no gift tax would be paid, but the gift does the child defaults on the primary mortgage, the second mortgage owned by the parent consume a portion of your lifetime and post-death exemption amount. may be discharged, unless the parent first satisfies the primary mortage and therefore I can’t tell you the number of times that siblings have harbored ill feelings toward moves her note into primary position. one another over the issues described in this column. Communication with your adult If a parent lends money to a child in an unsecured note, which I’ve seen often, a children does tend to mitigate the problem. So does accurate accounting to ensure that child’s divorce or bankruptcy could mean added legal difficulties. On many occasions, everyone is treated fairly. I’ve heard parents say that they don’t envision the child paying the loan back, but the Finally, I warn my clients that when lending money to loved ones, you need to be parent then directs me to draft an equalizing distribution clause in the will or trust. The in a position to give the money away. If you need the money for your own retirement, other children receive disproportionate distributions to equalize lifetime and post-death don’t do it. No one wants to be in the uncomfortable position of making a demand on transfers. an outstanding obligation or filing a lawsuit to collect it. Here, several things need to be crystal clear. First, the amount of the promissory Now you’re aware of some of the issues. There are others, depending upon the notes. Often children will continue to borrow more and more money. This should be unique facts of every situation. evidenced by a new promissory note or a clear modification of the existing note. The ©2021 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.floridaestateplanning.com. note should indicate whether unpaid interest is added to principal, or whether the note

program provided us with the opportunity Health Program to seek innovations in treating Medicare patients. With innovation comes risk, and Maximizes Savings our physicians and community partners did nnovatus Health, a wholly-owned not shy away from finding improved ways subsidiary of Lee Health, achieved $3.1 to care for patients in Southwest Florida,” million in shared savings for first quarter said Kris Fay, chief officer of population I health and physician services. “Our Lee 2020 performance as a participant in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Physician Group participants and partner Bundled Payments for Care Improvement providers were instrumental in achieving these savings while improving the quality Madisen’s Match Founder Duane Chaney with Murphy Jensen photo provided – Advanced program (BPCI-A). The bundled payments program of care for our region’s Medicare patients. trying to accomplish, what’s the mission was created by the CMS Innovation We look forward to continuing to lead Online Auction of this event?’” said Jensen. “The impact department to develop new payment and the way in provider-led innovation for and the growth [of Madisen’s Match] service models to improve how healthcare Southwest Florida.” Raises Funds For goes way beyond what you [Chaney] is delivered and to lower the cost of care. Results in the bundled payment envisioned, what Madisen envisioned. Innovatus Health, a network of local program show that you can improve the Hospital Program When you think about champion tennis physicians and providers, delivered care at quality of care while lowering the cost. In players, the community, the hospital, the a cost 19 percent below the target during this case, Innovatus demonstrated: he Madisen’s Match charity tennis Improved patient access to care and event served up a winner at its first children, I think this has had an impact the 90-day period of the first quarter way beyond Florida, way beyond the of 2020. This was Innovatus’ first time reduced the average wait time for a Tonline auction. The recent week- physician appointment after a hospital long event that featured exclusive auction United States. What we do in those few participating in the bundle program, and days in Southwest Florida is something it achieved 95 percent of the maximum discharge; items and interviews with international Reduced the number of emergency tennis stars raised nearly $30,000. The super special.” savings possible. In addition to exclusive interviews The BPCI-A program “bundles” department visits; and funds will support the new neurosurgery Reduced the number of patients who program at Golisano Children’s Hospital. with tennis celebrities, the online auction payments to healthcare providers for included items such as a one-year services required to treat conditions, were readmitted after a hospitalization. Madisen’s Match founder Duane A key element of the program’s Chaney hosted throughout the week membership to Useppa Island Club, such as congestive heart failure, sepsis or a diamond tennis bracelet, diamond stroke. The care providers then take on success is empowering the patient in their with many of the game’s best, including own healthcare by giving them tools to pendant, spa packages and framed the financial risk of the total cost of caring Mike and Bob Bryan, Murphy and support wellness. Innovatus nurses and Luke Jensen, Sam Querrey and Tom photographs autographed by legendary for their patients with these conditions, with the intent of providing quality care social workers help patients manage Gullikson. The interviews touched on athletes. both medical and social needs. This why the tennis greats have been huge Madisen’s Match event sponsor First at a lower cost. This structure incentivizes physicians to coordinate care, develop includes arranging for transportation to supporters of Madisen’s Match over the Horizon Bank offered a matching grant innovative care models, improve quality appointments, providing health education years. The athletes also shared stories of $5,000. The match was secured and sometimes attending physician after the first $5,000 in donations were and reduce overall cost to the Medicare with Chaney about their tennis careers program. appointments with the patient. and their love of the game. received early in the week. “Lee Health is committed to our Since its inception in 2008, Madisen’s Innovatus achieved its cost savings Murphy Jensen was emotional by utilizing data analytics, high-risk journey of improving the health of our as he explained his involvement in Match has raised over $1.3 million population and you can expect more for Barbara’s Friends and Golisano care management and improved care Madisen’s Match since day one back in coordination between primary care successes like this as we move forward,” 2008. “Any time I’m part of an event Children’s Hospital of Southwest said Venkat Prasad, MD, chief medical Florida. For more information, visit physicians, specialty physicians, hospitals, that’s personal, I always like to ask the home health agencies and local nursing officer of population health and physician question when I’m being invited, ‘what MadisensMatch.com or contact Duane services. Chaney at 292-0322 or dchaney@ homes. is this event benefiting, what are you “Participation in the bundled payment For more information, visit www. madisensmatch.com. leehealth.org. THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 15 Superior Interiors Once you have a theme, assess the capabilities and building our volunteer belongings you already own before you Community base and service footprint across the How To Style purchase other items. Because you’re county,” he said. “She gave Community following a theme, these accessories Cooperative Cooperative a strong voice full of creativity A Kitchen With should be more uniform to ensure the and passion.” cohesiveness of the style. One of the Officer Transition Banasiak said the board has been planning the transition for the better part Open Shelving biggest mistakes that often come with he board of of a year and are thrilled to be able to open shelving is accidental clutter. The directors of by Trinette Nelson promote from within the organization. last thing you want is for your open Community T “We have a highly committed staff and or many, the shelving to lend itself to a disorganized Cooperative has a grassroots network of supporters that kitchen is the appearance. appointed Stefanie is second to none,” he said. “The board Fcenter of the Open shelving in the kitchen offers Ink Edwards as chief strongly believes that Stefanie’s strategic home. It’s the area versatility. It’s an option used to executive officer, vision, exceptional operational talent, where the family complement existing cabinetry, and it’s effective June 14. focused leadership and deep commitment gathers for small also an opportunity for a non-traditional Edwards succeeds to Community Cooperative’s employees talk after a long take that can replace the cabinets Tracey Galloway, and clients are widely known and position day away from altogether. No matter the open shelving who has announced the organization for continued success.” each other. It’s the scheme you currently have or want her retirement after Edwards joined Community space to bond over to implement, there are two main 10 years with the Stefanie Edwards Cooperative in 2014 as development factors to keep in mind: practicality and organization. grandma’s famous director. More recently, she has served as “Leading and chocolate chip cookie recipe. And, of playfulness. chief operating officer and together with transforming Community Cooperative into course, it’s the place where you sneak to Practical shelving – If your open Galloway, helped to rebrand, reenergize the dynamic human services organization grab that late midnight snack you don’t shelving plan is to display your plates, and reposition Community Cooperative as we are today has been one of the greatest want anyone else to know about. bowls and other kitchenware, be sure to a leading nonprofit in Lee County working honors of my life, and I am thrilled to pass A living space that means so much stack items strategically; they should be to end hunger and homelessness. the baton to Stefanie who has been an to everyone in your household for many well organized but don’t be afraid to have “I am extremely honored to be given amazing leader in our organization for the different reasons should look great; fun with placement. the opportunity to lead an organization past six years,” Galloway said. “I’m proud it’s the room that exudes comfort and Playful shelving – If your open that provides such a basic human need to of the organization we’ve built, humbled happiness. If you’re currently thinking shelving exists for decor only, plants, our neighbors and broader community,” by the amazing people I’ve had the about redesigning your kitchen but artwork and ceramic accessories are said Edwards. “Having been a part of pleasure of working with and pleased that want to make open shelving the main excellent options for decorations in the Community Cooperative over the past our achievements will continue to make focal point of this area of your home, kitchen. six years and seeing the impact of our our community a better place to live for there are a few things to keep in mind And don’t forget – You don’t have to services firsthand, I know how important years to come.” throughout the design and decor process. choose one option over the other. Mix our work is here in Southwest Florida. Community Cooperative’s board Before you gather a collection and match practical and playful shelving There is nowhere else I’d rather commit chairman Keith Banasiak said Galloway of random kitchen accessories and schemes as long as they flow with the my time, energy and passion.” has accomplished a great deal in 10 decorative items, and throw them on rest of your kitchen style. For more information or to contribute years. “She articulated a vision for the the shelves, think about how you can Shelves can be intimidating to design. monetary donations, visit www.community organization and centered our mission, From bookshelves in the home office to make this feature more appealing and while greatly improving fundraising cooperative.com. cohesive. A theme can be a simple way corner shelves in the bedroom, it can to do this. be difficult to meet a decorative versus First, look around your kitchen and functional ratio. The same can be said evaluate the current setup and style. 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For more Sanibel & Naples by Appointment | 239.322.3831 Cost is $300 per person for members information, visit www.ostegobay.org/ oil-spill-coop. 16 THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 now the Lakers have each been ousted Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. “After We start with talking them through their Frankly Speaking in the first round, with the Lakers falling two knee operations and more than past community involvement. We take that a step further for interested athletes and, by Howard Prager in six games to the Suns. Anthony Davis’ a year of rehabilitation, it’s important injury in Game 4 took the wind out of that I listen to my body and not rush after vetting them if they’re interested, we ome stars are the Lakers’ sails as they lost a strong back into competition,” he said. French connect them to the right philanthropic shining and counterpart to LeBron James. Meanwhile, Open officials were full of praise when organizations. We ask them to share the Sothers are just the Clippers beat the Mavericks to make reacting to Federer’s withdrawal, despite spotlight with other athletes who aren’t twinkling. the Western semi-finals. In that series, it it seemingly being against the spirit of the doing as much work as they would like.” Tony LaRussa was the first time in NBA history that the sport. “The Roland Garros tournament Working with college teams is newer, and has now surpassed road team won their first six games. With is sorry about the withdrawal of Roger the teams they work with are all from FBS John McGraw for the Clippers winning Game 7, they broke Federer, who put up an incredible fight schools including LSU, Ohio State, UCLA, the second most that “streak.” Meanwhile the Mavericks go last night,” said Guy Forget, the French USC and Michigan State. “Team reps victories as an home, not having won a playoff series in Open director. Forget’s response was in poll their teammates about their passion MLB manager with 10 years. complete contrast to the way French Open and help them connect with organizations 2,764 wins after On the ice, the Canadiens continue to officials responded to Osaka’s decision to within their own communities. This year, Sunday’s 3-0 win dominate the Jets 3-0 and, by the time skip her press conferences in Paris due to we have started to pivot towards working over the Tigers. LaRussa told The Chicago you’re reading this, they may have swept mental health. Organizers initially slammed with the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges Tribune: “It feels very emotional to me that series. Tampa Bay continues to play Osaka and threatened her with expulsion and Universities) schools starting with that it started here (with the White Sox) well and is pretty unstoppable after taking from the tournament, before she eventually Southern and Howard universities.” I’ll and ended up here. I realized two things a 3-1 lead in the second round over withdrew of her own accord. “I think this be continuing to share more from this that kept it in perspective: John McGraw Carolina. Canada has made an exception is a phenomenal mistake,” French Tennis fascinating interview in future columns. was a much better player than me and for U.S. teams to cross the border for the Federation President Gilles Moretton Howard Prager is the son-in-law of had a much higher winning percentage.” playoffs, but teams will have to quarantine initially said of Osaka. “What is happening longtime columnist Ed Frank. Prager It helps to be managing at 76 years and stay in a bubble, as Canada is behind there is, in my opinion, not acceptable. We is a sports enthusiast from the Chicago old and to have managed a number of the U.S. in vaccinations and fighting the will stick to the laws and rules for penalties area who also writes and blogs about winning franchises including the White pandemic. On the world stage, Canada and fines.” Fans and pundits were quick to leadership. Email comments or questions Sox (the first time) where they captured did beat Finland 3-2 to win its 27th World point out the disparity between responses to [email protected]. a division title, taking the Oakland A’s Hockey title. The U.S. beat Germany and to the situations involving Osaka and to three consecutive AL championships took home the bronze medal. Federer. It certainly seems sexist and and one World Series title in 1989, and What’s happening in Paris? Naomi a double standard in my eyes. Federer Register For leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three NL Osaka stepped out of the French Open had never pulled out of a Grand Slam championships and two World Series titles because of mental stress. Yahoo sports tournament before this. Golf Tournament in 2006 and 2011. He trails only Connie reported that Roger Federer shocked Also gone from the Open by her play Mack, the A’s manager for their first 50 us with his decision to “withdraw from is Serena Williams, stunned by Elena he GO GREEN Golf Tournament years in Philadelphia, by nearly 1,000 wins Roland Garros because of being physically Rybakina in the fourth round on Sunday. returns for its 30th year to raise with 3,731. If the Sox stay towards the top tired after winning a tough third-round Williams’ quest for a 24th Grand Slam Tfunds for Keep Lee County Beautiful, of the AL Central for the next 10 years match that finished close to 1 a.m. The singles title goes on after she was unable Inc. (KLCB) at The Plantation Golf & and Tony continues to manage to his late 39-year-old didn’t specify that he was to capitalize on the absence of some of her Country Club on Friday, October 15 with 80s, maybe he could break that record. injured, simply saying he was opting to biggest rivals at Roland Garros. Previously, a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. There will be two new teams in the save himself for the grass-court season Rybakina, age 21, from Kazakhstan, There will be golf, course contests, NBA Finals this year, as the Heat and and what would be a fairytale 21st had never made it past the second round food and a chance to win some premium before. As for Williams, she said, “I’m auction items while raising funds to so close. There is literally a point here, a support programs and events focused on point there, that could change the whole protecting the environment and improving course of the match. I’m not winning those the quality of life in Lee County. 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SPORTS QUIZ 1. What national team dominated the Fed Cup women’s tennis competition from 2011-18, winning six championships during that span? 2. What Utah Jazz player broke the NBA single-season slam dunk record with 306 in 2019? 3. Name the former college football coach who won Alabama’s U.S. senate election in 2020. 4. In what sport do the Adelaide Strikers, Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) compete? 5. Nicknamed “The Ginger Assassin,” what teenage bowler successfully cleared a 7-10 split at the 2021 U.S. Open semifinals? 6. What National Baseball Hall of Famer – and his various conspiracy theories – was profiled in a 1994 Philadelphia magazine article by Pat Jordan? 7. Name the ESPN baseball analyst who also wrote the book I’m Fascinated by Sacrifice Flies: Inside the Game We All Love.

Brian Hutcheson, DC Ross Hauser, MD Danielle Matias, MMS, PA-C ANSWERS Carlton. 7. Tim Kurkjian. Tim 7. Carlton. 9738 Commerce Center Ct., Fort Myers, FL 33908 | (239) 308-4725 | CaringMedical.com Steve 6. Neuer. Anthony 5. Cricket. 4. Tuberville. Tommy 3. Gobert. Rudy 2. Republic. Czech 1. THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021 17 Doctor and Dietician eat like the five types – namely, Hauser and ideas are located at www.hauserdiet. MS, RD, established Caring Medical in Lion, Otter, Bear, Monkey and Giraffe. com. 1991. Caring Medical Florida and the Health Benefits Like most married couples, we are This information is not intended to Hauser Neck Center are located in Fort opposite in many things – and one of treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Myers. They can be reached at info@ Of Tahini Sesame them is in our diet types. Dr. Hauser is Ross Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, caringmedical.com. on the high fat/low carb side of the diet Seed Butter spectrum, while Marion is on the high carb/low fat side. But we make it work deaRPharmacist likely become zinc deficient. by choosing fresh foods to eat but eating Let’s say you’re zinc deficient, and them in different proportions on our Factors That feeling symptoms of hypothyroidism. plates. Your doctor may see on your labs that For those who are like Dr. Hauser, Contribute To you’re TSH is high, indicating that your you typically feel colder than average thyroid hormones are low. And seeing and carbohydrates make you tired. You Thyroid Disease that, your doctor may now prescribe Synthroid or Levothyroxine for you, can drink coffee, and it stimulates you by Suzy which is a T4 drug. But what is going to wake up, but it also may cause you Cohen, RPh to crash afterward. People with these to happen now? Is that useful, do you tendencies do well with a higher protein ear think? Of course not, in this specific and higher fat diet. Thus, we look for Readers: example, the zinc deficiency remains an healthy ways to incorporate good fats D Many obstacle to you getting well, and it will into his diet. people already continue to prevent your new T4 drug by Ross Hauser, MD Tahini is one way to do it. It has know that iodine from converting to T3. If you don’t have and Marion Hauser, MS, RD been used in the vegan community as deficiency is enough T3, you don’t feel well. any alternative nut butters an alternative calcium source, as two one reason for In this case, the ideal scenario have emerged as people strive tablespoons contain about 13 percent insufficient thyroid would be to know this information: To Mto get healthier. One that of the recommended dietary allowance hormone, but you know the connection between zinc and has been around for a long time is similar to half cups of whole cow’s milk. may not realize that thyroid hormone activation. So the best tahini or sesame seed butter. Tahini is Some people have nut/seed allergies, much more is at play when it comes to resolution would be to recognize that a staple used in Middle Eastern and so they must be careful when consuming total thyroid gland health. There are a you are taking a strong “drug mugger” Mediterranean foods, most commonly tahini. Tahini also contains minerals, number of minerals that are essential for of zinc, and restore the missing nutrient. hummus, baba ganoush, dipping sauces including zinc, copper, in combination thyroid activation, for example, selenium For many people, this is a problem that blended with lemon and garlic, and in with calcium, which helps keep bones and zinc. You don’t hear much about persists for years, and it shouldn’t because desserts like halvah. It is probably one of strong. those two, however, a deficiency of either zinc levels are easy to test for. the most common nut and seed butters If you would like to try adding tahini mineral will lead to poor activation of T4 One more important point is that you utilized around the world. It is one of to your meals, you can make your own to T3. Do you know what that means? have both regular T3 (which is active, it the oldest oilseed crops produced by from ground sesame seeds or you can It means that T4 won’t convert works) and you have something called humans. Interestingly, the seeds come purchase tahini already blended. We like to T3, and that would be a type of reverse T3 (noted as rT3). Too much rT3 from capsules of the sesame fruit that to use it in dips, sauces, salad dressings, “hypothyroidism.” Put differently, if you (and not enough active T3) will make you pops open when ripened – hence the and in many different cultural dishes that can’t convert the T4 (inactive) to T3 feel hypothyroid as well. It’s a factor that popular phrase “open sesame” made we like to try. Dr. Hauser likes to spread which is active, then you will feel most should be considered, and one that is popular from the classic folk tale Ali it on gluten-free millet toast and eat it of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I easy to measure with a blood test. Baba and the Forty Thieves – who just like that. You can also mix it with discuss this in great detail in my best- If you have further questions refer to knew? Right? ground pistachios for another delicious selling book entitled, Thyroid Healthy: my book Thyroid Healthy or speak to to Dr. Hauser grew up eating halvah, treat and/or sprinkle in a little cocoa and Lose Weight, Look Beautiful and Live your endocrinologist about all the factors a bar-like dessert that is made with Monk fruit sweetener. If you like to make the Life You Imagined. that contribute to thyroid disease. If this basically tahini and sugar, sometimes with your own hummus – we like to make it Selenium and zinc are needed for topic interests you, I have posted a more added cocoa or pistachios. For those not only from chickpeas but white beans the metabolic pathway that converts T4 comprehensive article on my website at of you who have followed our Hauser and cauliflower – tahini adds great flavor, to T3, and medications to restore the www.suzycohen.com. Diet principles, you will recall that there especially with some lemon, garlic and thyroid hormone never hit the root cause, This information is not intended to are five Hauser Diet Types – ranging olive oil drizzled over it. although they may help if they have T3 treat, cure or diagnose your condition. from high carbohydrate/low fat to low Give tahini a try – especially if you are in them. But what if you are zinc deficient Suzy Cohen is the author of The carbohydrate/high fat diets. We named someone who should be following more because you take a drug mugger of zinc, 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered them after the animals in nature who of a keto/Atkins type diet. More recipes for example, you take famotidine every pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. day for your reflux? Over time, you will SuzyCohen.com.

With the Golisano Foundation’s Best Buddies International is time, the need for emergency food Grant To Expand support, Best Buddies was launched a nonprofit founded in 1989 by assistance rose sharply. in Southwest Florida in October 2017. Anthony K. Shriver to establish a Now that COVID-19 restrictions are Best Buddies In Initial funding supported organizing global volunteer movement that loosening, people are comfortable with the local office, providing for space creates opportunities for one-to-one returning to volunteerism. MFB Florida Southwest Florida and operations. The Southwest Florida friendships, integrated employment and welcomes people back and eagerly est Buddies International has office, located at 5237 Summerlin leadership development for people with anticipates an increase in the number of announced a generous grant Commons Boulevard in Fort Myers, is IDD. For more information, visit www. volunteers. Bfrom the Golisano Foundation staffed with two full-time employees, bestbuddies.org or www.bestbuddies. “Volunteers are core to the MFB of $50,000 to expand its work in Musick and Program Manager Molly org/florida. mission,” says Karl Steidinger, executive Southwest Florida to serve more Morrina, who is the school liaison. director of Midwest Food Bank Florida. individuals with intellectual and Currently, Southwest Florida has “We are excited to welcome volunteer developmental disabilities (IDD). Best Buddies chapters at 26 schools Food Bank groups looking to serve together.” “Best Buddies Southwest Florida throughout the local community. Over 99 cents of every dollar is honored to have been selected for Each chapter is supported by a faculty Salutes Return donated to Midwest Food Bank a $50,000 grant from the Golisano advisor/special education advisor plus Florida goes into its feeding programs Foundation. With a goal of creating a chapter president, in addition to the Of Volunteers and services. A large volunteer base awareness and inclusion throughout program manager. is credited for this amazing figure. School administrators, teachers t the start of the pandemic last Two of MFB’s values are Embracing Southwest Florida, Best Buddies will year, Midwest Food Bank Florida use this grant to help forward our and/or parents wanting Best Buddies Our Communities and Empowering offered at a specific school location A(MFB) made a commitment to Volunteers. Interested individuals, mission of providing more opportunities the community and remained open. To in area schools for students with in Lee, Collier, Charlotte or Sarasota families and groups should contact counties are welcome to contact Musick do that, MFB had to adjust its volunteer Midwest Food Bank Florida. intellectual and developmental model. Fewer people were allowed in disabilities,” said Melanie Musick, Best at [email protected] or For more information, visit www. 275-2510. volunteer groups to accommodate the midwestfoodbank.org. Buddies area director. need for social distancing. At the same 18 THE RIVER - JUNE 11, 2021

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