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VOL. 14, NO. 52 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers JANUARY 1, 2016 Church Concert Series Presents Broadway & More t. Peter Lutheran Church Concert Series will feature Broadway & More Son Monday, January 11 starting at 7 p.m. The concert, starring Mark Sanders and Lee Van Asten, will include favor- ites from Broadway and the American Songbook. Sanders’ appearances include the Broadway tour of Fiddler On The Roof and as a guest vocalist with the Gulf Coast Symphony at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Van Asten has enter- The Bugtussle Ramblers tained Southwest Florida audiences with piano and vocal performances for more than 30 years. Live Bluegrass At The Alliance Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free; donations will be accepted. St. Peter For The Arts On January 10 Lutheran Church is located at 3751 Estero almgrass presents three hours of live bluegrass at the Alliance for the Arts on Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach. Call 463- Sunday, January 10 beginning at 2 p.m. 4251 for more information. Lee Van Asten and Mark Sanders P The January concert features bluegrass bands Kindred Spirit, Pain In The Grass and The Bugtussle Ramblers. Tickets are $8 at the door or $6 for Alliance members. Seating is open and first come, first served. Children 12 and under are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Pre-sale tickets are not available. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. continued on page 15

Author Ryan To Give Lunch Lecture At Davis Art Center eemed “master at crafting sus- penseful mysteries,” author Hank DPhillippi Ryan will join guests at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center for lunch on Monday, January 18 beginning at noon. Ryan will then lead a lecture and question session about her background and literature works, followed by a book signing opportunity. Ryan is the on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s NBC affiliate. She’s won 33 Emmys, 13 Edward R. Murrow Awards and dozens of other honors for her ground- breaking journalism. A bestselling author of seven mystery novels, Ryan has won Johnnyswim Sheena Brook multiple awards for her crime fiction: five Agathas, the Anthony, Daphne, Macavity and, for The Other Woman, the coveted Festival To Bring Brews And Bands Mary Higgins Clark Award. he Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center has announced a new event, the Taps Her 2013 novel, The Wrong Girl, & Tunes Craft Beer & Music Festival, to celebrate the best in beer tasting and won both the Agatha Award for Best Tone-of-a-kind music. The event will take place at Centennial Park East, 2150 Contemporary Novel and the Daphne Edwards Drive, in Fort Myers from 2 to 8 p.m. on January 30. Award for Mainstream Mystery/Suspense, Hank Phillippi Ryan Sample over 80 brews from award-winning breweries and learn the basics of home and is a seven-week Boston Globe best- brewing and tasting. Set on the edge of the Caloosahatchee River in Centennial Park, seller. the inaugural event will allow for scenic views of the historic river district and river’s Truth Be Told is the Agatha Award winner for Best Contemporary Novel and an edge. Anthony Award nominee for Best Novel. Truth Be Told was also a Library Journal Headliners are Los Angeles-based duo Johnnyswim, composed of Amanda Sudano Best Book of 2014, with starred reviews from Booklist and from Library Journal, (daughter of Donna Summer) and Abner Ramirez. The two began writing and singing which raves, “Drop everything and binge read!” together in the spring of 2006 and found their similar influences of folk, soul and rock She won a second Agatha Award in 2015 for Best Nonfiction as editor of Writes blended together well. Their music has recently been featured on VH1’s You Oughta Of Passage, an anthology of essays by mystery authors, which was also honored with a Know Concert, NBC’s Tonight Show, and the HGTV’S Fixer Upper. They will per- Macavity Award and Anthony Award. form at 6 p.m. Ryan’s newest novel, What, is an RT Book Reviews’ top pick for “exceptional sus- Also performing are Fort Myers artists Sheena Brook and For A Season. They will pense!” and named a Best Thriller of 2015 by Library Journal, which raves, “Mystery go on at 4 p.m. and 2 p.m. respectively. continued on page 15 continued on page 17 2 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: New Project For A New Year by Gerri Reaves, PhD ew Year’s Day 1937 saw the start of a project that brought optimism to Fort Myers during the Great NDepression: the Fort Myers Yacht Basin, one of the most transformative construction projects in the town’s history. Who can imagine downtown without it? The yacht basin was only one federal project that greatly benefited the town and Lee County, projects ranging from a riverfront park, water plant, and post office to a hospital and airport, just to name a few. During those hard economic times, such projects provided basic incomes, hope and a sense of purpose for countless people. The Federal Works Project Administration (WPA) took nearly two years to complete the yacht basin. Competition for those revitalizing WPA projects could be fierce. In fact, it was due to the political savvy and leadership of Mayor David Shapard that Fort Myers, not Sarasota – for which the yacht basin was originally designed – was awarded the project. Political know-how also played a role locally. For decades, plans to renovate the deteriorating and increasingly unsightly riverfront had gone nowhere, primarily because of disagreements over riparian rights. The yacht basin is in such demand this time of year that it’s difficult to get a view across the river unless onboard a vessel. Major changes since 1951 include high-rises (right) along Edwards Drive. The twin spans of the Edison Bridge (far distance) have replaced the low two-lane original bridge. photo by Gerri Reaves However, when Shapard and the city council managed to acquire land from the estates of Harvie E. Heitman, Robert B. Leak, John Morgan Dean and Joseph Vivas, it was a major breakthrough. The project was funded by the city and the WPA. It cost over $300,000, with the city paying less than half of that amount – and that included cancelled taxes from the property deals. The ensuing infill and construction erased the last traces of the pioneer-era commercial riverfront – no more wooden docks or businesses located on houseboats. Transforming the waterfront with a basin and park also paved the way for better water quality in the Caloosahatchee. The yacht basin was dedicated in 1939 with great fanfare. Since then, it has expanded twice and greatly increased capacity. Start the new year with a sunset walk to the yacht basin. Be sure to include the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street in your New Year’s itinerary. For information, call 321-7430 or go to swflmuseumofhistory.com. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. If you love local history, don’t forget to visit the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s research center. The all-volunteer non-profit organization is at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. The center is open Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Call 939-4044 or visit swflhistoricalsociety.org for more information. Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, The Passing Scene An eastward view across the Fort Myers Yacht Basin taken near Hendry Street in October 1951 by Marian B. Godown, and The Story of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. courtesy of Florida State Archive

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The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, please call (239) 415-7732 or write to: The River Weekly News, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Fax number: (239) 415-7702. E-mail: [email protected]. The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. PRINTED ON RECYCLED Independently Owned And Operated • COPYRIGHT 2016 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. PAPER THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 3 Fort Myers Art: At the News-Press, she was awarded artist of the year in 2004. In 2010, she Local Artist Plans appeared on FOX TV’s Morning Blend to paint then-co-hosts Carly Wegner and Wild To Shell Shock Bill Wood. If you are interested, classes are forming The Community now for Benson to guide you down your by Tom Hall own creative path. Linda Benson’s Shell Shocked e prepared to be exhibition opens January 1 during Art shell shocked by Walk in the Office Gallery (called Behind BLinda Benson as the Main) at Arts for ACT, 2265 First she starts-off the New Street, in downtown Fort Myers’ historic Year with a big bang. River District. Benson will be exhibiting Tom Hall is both an amateur artist beautifully painted and aspiring novelist who writes art seashells she has found quest thrillers. He is in the final stages right here in paradise in of completing his debut novel titled Art an exhibition titled Shell Detective. A former tax attorney, he lives Shocked. in Estero with his fiancé and their four “These oversized giant sea shells make a cats. statement and reflect the environment here in Southwest Florida,” comments Benson. “Watercolors bring out the details in the Author To Speak shells.” Benson paints on her vintage studio boat, riends of Lakes Regional Library will the Artist Xpress, and teaches painting on host local sports writer and author Sanibel at BIG ARTS and The Sanctuary and FDavid Dorsey on Friday, January 8 at in downtown Fort Myers at the Arts for ACT 1 p.m. Gallery & Studio, where she also volunteers. Dorsey is the author of Fourth Down in Her style reflects both her training at the Dunbar, in which he looks at the Dunbar Art Institute of Chicago and the American athletes who have become stars in the Academy of Art, as well as a 40-year career as National Foorball League. a commercial artist. For 19 of those years, she He is a writer for The News-Press in was a creative artist for the Chicago Tribune. Fort Myers. During the last 10 years of her career, she was Lakes Regional Library is located at a graphic designer and manager of various 15290 Bass Road. All are welcome for this Florida newspapers and won numerous free program. graphic design awards from the Florida Press Service and FNAME. Linda Benson’s new show is entitled Shell Shocked, in which she is exhibiting painted seashells that she found in Southwest Florida Applications Now Open For PURE FAMILY FUN Shrimp Festival Queen Contestants

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From page 3 Shrimp Festival Queen Contestants • Fort Myers Beach Lions for student scholarships • Local eye exams, cataract and other sight saving operations for those who can’t afford them otherwise. • Providing glasses for local area people in need • Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind Native Red Cedar Trees for an all natural Christmas • Lions Clubs International Foundation • Conklin Center for the Blind because after Christmas, the trees can • Southeast Guide Dogs Sale Of Trees To be planted in the landscape. Proceeds • Lions Leader Dogs for the Blind from the tree sales benefit the education • Fort Myers Beach Elementary School Benefit Programs programs at Edison Ford, a non-profit • Fort Myers Beach Library large print books and audio books 501c3 charitable organization. • Fort Myers Beach Little League and soccer teams sponsorships At Edison Ford “The students used recycled materials • WGCU Radio Reading Service ee County students decorated 61 for the handmade decorations and now • Lee County CERT program at Fort Myers Beach trees for the holidays, many of the trees will be recycled in landscapes • Food donation funds Harry Chapin Food Bank Lwhich are live, Florida Red Cedar and will look great decorated next year,” • Guide Dogs for the Deaf Trees and are on display in the Edison said Chris Pendleton, president and CEO. • Other local eyesight cases & Ford Winter Estates Student Tree “The trees range in height from eight • Cypress Lake High School teams Trail. These live trees are available for to 12 feet tall and will make wonder- The Fort Myers Beach Lions Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. sale and make an excellent alternative ful lawn specimens or provide privacy The Shrimp Festival is the Lions major fundraiser for the year, and all proceeds go to the traditional cut Christmas tree screening,” added Debbie Hughes, senior to Lions charities and local community projects.

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NOW OPEN 751 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel Island, FL Reservations Suggested www.iltesoro.net • 239-395-4022 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 5 efficiently. “The streets know there is a different kind of pressure,” added Scott. Kiwanians Welcome Sheriff Scott The sheriff also reminded us that as a city we are not alone in these problems. Demographics are the same in every city nationwide. The popularity among some of To End Of The Year Club Meeting the younger generation of sordid song lyrics about abusing women, approval of gang wars, killing of cops and use of drugs are influencing our youth and are a major factor in the attitudes of our young men and women. They are not only being desensitized but they are being encouraged to embrace these things and they are being led down the wrong path by the wrong people. Scott went on to say that the good relationship we have with federal agencies and the sharing of information among other communities are contributing factors to the success of this team effort. When asked about the job of first responders, the sheriff reminded us that the citi- zens are really the first responders. It is a mistake to take ourselves out of the equation and leave our safety totally to others. He encouraged the reporting of any questionable activities. We need to be aware and alert at all times. This was the last Fort Myers Kiwanis Club meeting for 2015. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 6 at noon, with guest speaker Gary Nelson of the Inventors Fair. The public is always welcome to attend their lunch meetings, held at 1634 Woodford Avenue in Fort Myers. For more information, contact Pat Stevens, secretary, at 226-1556. Happy new year to all!

Zacovic will speak about the current Chief Dennis Eads, Fort Myers Police Department; Donna Clarke, president, Fort Myers Calusa status and issues facing the JROTC in Kiwanis Club; and Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott Lee County. MOAA Meeting The cost for the buffet breakfast is $10, payable at the door. Reservations submitted by Patricia Stevens illiam Zacovic, LTC, U.S. Army (ret), will be the speaker at are requested and may be made by con- n December 16, Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson introduced the Fort Wthe monthly meeting of the tacting Dixie Buick, 945-5030, or calusa- Myers Kiwanis Club’s guest speaker, Sheriff Mike Scott. Also present at the Calusa Chapter of the Military Officers [email protected]. Oluncheon meeting was Fort Myers Police Chief Dennis Eads and FMPD K-9 Association of America on Saturday, Information about the Calusa Chapter Officer Phil Youngblood. January 9. The 9 a.m. meeting will be of MOAA may be obtained by contact- Scott said the Task Force, including the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Myers held at Gulf Coast Village, 1333 Santa ing the president, Gary Peppers at 573- Police Department and the FBI, are, “taking it to a higher level by removing career Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral. All 6690. Membership information may be criminals from our streets.” This unified front of law enforcement officers with the 100 military officers and spouses are invited obtained by contacting Tim Cook at 945- percent backing of the city mayor and city council is getting the job done quickly and to attend. 6155.

committee meets at 5 p.m. followed by a American legion member meeting at 7 p.m. A pot roast dinner will be served. .COM Available at .COM Legion Post 274 Tuesday, January 5 features fettucine MAZON RESS .A XP n Friday, January 1, American Alfredo with shrimp or a fried chicken WWW R Legion Post 123 will serve fried dinner. Mega Money is at 6:30 p.m. and DITORIAL the Gregg Allan Van Show plays from 7 .E Ofish, shrimp, crab cakes, New WWW England Clam Chowder and baked chick- to 10 p.m. en. Harry Boyle will be playing from 7:30 On Wednesday, January 6 there is an to 10:30 p.m. SAL meeting at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo is On Saturday, January 2, the pool from 5:30 to 9 p.m. league plays at 1 p.m. Queen of Hearts Baby back ribs are on the menu for starts at 7 p.m. and a prime rib or baked Thursday, January 7 and The Classics will fish dinner will be available. Harry Boyle play from 6 to 9 p.m. will again play from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The American Legion Melvin Cowart A breakfast buffet will be featured on Post 274 is located at 899 Buttonwood Sunday, January 3 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Drive, Fort Myers Beach. Dinner is served and Bingo runs from noon to 3 p.m. daily from 5 to 7 p.m. Karaoke with Susie is from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, call 463- On Monday, January 4, the executive 6591.

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Hortoons Lake Kennedy Senior Center Winter Social With Martindale And Busch oin your friends and neighbors at the Lake Kennedy Senior Center Jon Wednesday, January 20 for the inaugural Winter Social. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Popular local entertainers Ann Martindale and Richard Busch will perform the Great American Jazz & Standards, including the songs of such greats as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and many others; classic American songs from the 1930’s onward. Socialize with old friends, meet new people and sip cider during this duo’s performance. Entertainment courte- sy of community partner Robert Di Maria of Merill Lynch. Appetizers and refresh- ments will be served. BYOB. Admission is $3 per person. Preregistration is required. Lake Kennedy Senior Center is lo- cated at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral. For more information, call 574-0575. THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 7 New Opportunities at Shell Point The public is invited and many of these events are FREE ! Series Shell Point’s Life Enrichment Series offers the opportunity to discover new things about yourself and the world you live in. Concerts, presentations, lectures, shows, special events, and more! Jan explore imagine laugh learn play create inspire 2016 FREE Jan 5,12,20 & 26 Jan 14 SWFL Symphony Series: Learn More About Shell Point at 9:30am. Beethoven’s Eroica at 7:30pm. Shell Visit Shell Point Retirement Community Point is proud to partner with the Southwest for a free presentation about our signature Florida Symphony to offer this multimedia Lifestyle with Lifecare, followed by a narrated presentation, conducted by Maestro Leif bus tour that will showcase the community’s Bjaland. The orchestra will chronicle resort-style retirement options and amenities. Ludwig van Beethoven’s creative journey Admission is free. Call (239) 466-1131 or 1-800-780-11310 1131 as he composed his first great symphonic to reserve your place. masterpiece, Symphony No. 3, Eroica. Tickets are $25, and can be purchased at www. Jan 10 Season of Praise: shellpoint.org/concerts, or call (239) 454-2067. Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass at 6:15pm. Add some Jan 16 Concerts & Conversations: excitement to the New Year with Ashu, Saxophonist at 7pm. Shell Point a performance of classic hymn welcomes saxophonist Ashu for this intimate arrangements with a contemporary chamber-style performance. Ashu has earned flair. The King’s Brass instruments a reputation for his engaging stage presence, blend together to create innovative and has played internationally for many years. worship enjoyed by all generations. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets and learn Tickets are $10, and can purchased at www.shellpoint.org/ about other Concerts & Conversations Series seasonofpraise, or call (239) 454-2147. programs, visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts, or call (239) 454-2067. FREE Jan 13 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries Series: The State of FREE Jan 17–24 Global Healthcare in Southwest Florida at Impact Week The Village Church offers 10:15am. Join CEO Jim Nathan, who has grown this annual Global Outreach Conference Lee Memorial Health System into one of Florida’s Gospel event, themed “Access for All largest healthcare systems, as he discusses the direction that Peoples.” Participants include Christian healthcare is taking in Southwest Florida. He underscores the and Missionary Alliance’s Assistant Vice importance of current and upcoming developments, including President for International Ministries the Golisano Children’s Hospital and The Shipley Center for David Lauffer, John Sappia of Paraguay, Cardiothoracic Surgery. Light refreshments will follow. Call and Charlotte Hisle of Portugal. Admission is free. Call (239) (239) 433-7936 to reserve your place. 454-2147 for a list of events and to reserve your place.

Visit www.shellpoint.org/LES for full listings of this month’s events! (239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org/events Shell Point is located in Fort Myers, 2 miles before the Sanibel Causeway. Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation ©2016 Shell Point. All rights reserved. SLS-3012-16 8 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 Along The River

Claudia Silveira, a professional beekeeper, sells her locally-produced honey at the On Friday, Art Walk returns to downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District Alliance’s GreenMarket photo by Jamie Kuser Suzanne’s Dance Fitness. n Friday, January 1 from 6 to 10 p.m., Fort Myers Art Walk returns to Owner Suzanne Tissier LaBounty started teaching her signature dance-fitness downtown Fort Myers. The monthly event features new art exhibits and live classes in the mid-1980s in downtown Fort Myers. Her current studio, tucked away Oartist demonstrations while providing a great atmosphere for shopping and among the fountains and fauna of the well-known office, retail and dinner theater dining. The Fort Myers Art Walk runs on the first Friday of every month (rain or locale, features classes not frequently found elsewhere. shine) in the historic River District. In addition to her signature dance-exercise class, coined DanceFit, the studio Art buyers and art enthusiasts can meet the local artists during the exhibit also offers a BarreFit class, consisting of a basic ballet barre coupled with floor openings at most of the downtown galleries and art spaces. The downtown River conditioning and stretching, and a LineFit class (aka line dancing), featuring basic District is home to more than ten art galleries and a handful of retail shops that sell to intermediate-level choreography and crossing musical genres – latin, country, local artworks. Art enthusiasts can “Meet The Artists” at most of the art galleries pop and R&B. and enjoy the live art demonstrations throughout the River District. And couples keen on learning the basics of partner dancing, whether as a fun For more information about Art Walk, call 337-5050 or go to www.fortmyer- pastime or for a special occasion, have found a new home as well. Suzanne’s offers sartwalk.com. partner instruction in rumba, cha cha, salsa, swing, tango, foxtrot and more. People often fail to follow through with New Years resolutions because they do Other offerings on the studio’s eclectic wellness roster are GYROKINESIS group not enjoy them. If getting in shape is your goal this year, having fun doing it at classes, performed on a mat and stools, and private GYROTONIC sessions, which utilize custom-designed equipment. Taught by 30-year movement specialist Elise Kaplovitz, the technique is composed of spiraling, circular movements with corre- sponding breath work. The sequences create balance, efficiency, strength and flex- ibility. This elite conditioning method is used by dancers and athletes worldwide for both performance enhancement and rehabilitation. Suzanne’s Dance Fitness is located at mid-town’s Royal Palm Square, between Colonial and McGregor Boulevards. For more information, visit www. DanceSuzannes.com or call 822-9226. Eating well is made easier by shopping at local farmers markets. If access to healthy and delicious food isn’t enough to draw you there, what about organic gardening classes, live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, art exhibits and kids’ activities? For example, every Saturday at GreenMarket at Lee County Alliance for the Arts, you may join registered yoga teacher Anna Withrow, owner of Yoga Bird, for free yoga sessions beneath the shade trees from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The sessions are suitable for all levels and beginners are welcome. Supervised children are also encouraged to join in. Bring a yoga mat, sunscreen and water. Registration is not required. Here is a list of open farmers markets in Lee County: Wednesday: Health Park Farmers Market, Village Shoppes at Health Park, 16200 Summerlin Road at the intersection of Bass Road. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). Call 470-9007 or email [email protected]. Fenway South Farmers Market, 11500 Fenway South Drive, Fort Myers in front of JetBlue Park. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking is free. Call 226-4783 or go to www. buylocalee.com. Thursday: River District Farmers Market, under the US 41 Caloosahatchee bridge. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 321-7100 or go to www.cityftmyers.com. Friday: Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 533-7275 or go to www.buylocallee.com. Fort Myers Beach Farmers Market, under the Matanzas Bridge between Second and Third Streets. 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., rain or shine. Call 765-0202 or go to www. fortmyersbeachfl.gov. Saturday: GreenMarket at Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard near the Colonial intersection. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 939-2787 or go to www.art- inlee.org. Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 489-9061 or go to www.buylocalee.com. Cape Coral Farmers Market in Club Square, downtown Cape Coral. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 549-6900 or go to www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com. Sunday: Sanibel Island Farmers Market, 800 Dunlop Road (City Hall – next to the library). 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Crystal Mansell at 472-3700. THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 9 FORT MYERS FARE Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s River Weekly

DOC FORD’S SS HOOKERS RUM BAR & GRILLE Get hooked on great cuisine and spirits Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is at SS Hookers. The restaurant pays trib- named for the Doc Ford character in ute to the rich history of Punta Rassa, local author Randy Wayne White’s best- the home of big game fishing. It serves selling mystery novels. American cuisine with a Cajun twist. It’s a well known gathering place with Waterfront dining is available daily for indoor and outdoor patio seating. The breakfast, lunch and dinner. combined menu offers all the lunch and After a triumphant day of fishing, dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It bring your catch to the restaurant: “If includes cedar plank salmon topped with you hook it, our chef will cook it.” A late a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated night bar features live music nightly. A grilled chicken sandwich and there’s a fresh seafood market, bait shop and gifts well provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks are also on site. are a specialty, notably the signature rum SS Hookers is open all day New drink, Island Mojito. Year’s Eve and closed New Year’s Doc Ford’s is New Year’s Eve and Day. Call ahead for NYE celebra- closed New Year’s Day. tion reservations. 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Beach. Call 765-9660. Myers. Call 466-5377 (HOOKERS). ICHIBAN Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach offers waterfront dining and entertainment Ichiban is a downtown favorite for Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. doors leading out to the front and back Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. patios. It is open daily for breakfast, means “Number One” in Japanese and Call 334-6991. lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars offers its customers the perfect balance ISLAND COW while you listen to live music on one of Read us online at of great quality and affordable prices. Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches. Ichiban has been family owned and Where can you go when you’re in the Island Cow is open all day on IslandSunNews.com operated for 10 years and its enduring moooood for some great cook’in, local New Year’s Eve and New Year’s popularity is a testament to its excep- fun and prices that won’t make you lose Day. tional, friendly service. the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call Ichiban is open all day New Island Cow is an airy bistro with french 472-0606.

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2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Fl 339573957 • PPh:hh: 2239.472.0606339 472 0606 • wwww.SanibelIslandCow.comww SanibelIslandCow com 10 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Churches/Temples CYPRESS LAKE UNITED North Fort Myers, 656-0416. Weekly Friday SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN METHODIST CHURCH meeting meet and greet 6:30 p.m. Church and Bookstore. 111 Evergreen CONGREGATION (UUA) 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 482- Kingdom Teaching 7 p.m. Fellowship and Road (southwest corner of Evergreen 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. 1250, 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional refreshments. nbcministry@embarqmail. Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services Sunday Services 9 and 11 a.m., Adult Service 9:30 a.m. Praise Service Sunday com, www.facebook.com/nbcministry. Alex conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Education Workshop 10 a.m., Reverend School all times. and Patricia Wiggins, Ministers following the Julian (Old) Calendar. Margaret L. Beard, Minister. 226-0900. FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH Liturgical Services Sundays and Holy Days www.allfaiths-uc.org OUTREACH MINISTRIES See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy 0 a.m. Call to ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, confirm service schedule: 997-2847; RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fort Myers. 220-8519. Pastor Alan Bondar. Bookstore 691-1775. www. 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, www.newcovenanteyes.com. LIFT Kidz saintnicholasmonastery.org. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Rosary Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 program, free coffee and donuts. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL begins 10 a.m. Lenten services p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) will be on Nursery care for pre-school children and OF FORT MYERS 13031 Palm Beach Boulevard (3 miles east Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting Children’s Church ages 5 to12 available. 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10. 985- of I75) East Fort Myers (across from Fort February. Very Reverend Peter Lickman, FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8503. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all Myers Shores) 693-0818. 9 a.m. Tuesday 305-651-0991. Church of the Eastern 15690 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ages. 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. 7 through Friday. 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 11 Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of 482-2030. Pastor David Stauffer.Traditional p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study. a.m. Sunday. Interstate 75. Service Sunday 8:45 a.m., Contemporary NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUNCIATION GREEK Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Go south on 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ORTHODOX CHURCH McGregor Boulevard. The church is ½ mile Pastor Eddie Spencer. 8 and 9:30 a.m. 454-3336. Robert G. Kasten Pastor. 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers past the intersection of Gladiolus and San Traditional Worship. 11 a.m. Contemporary Sunday 11 a.m. Nursery 9:45 a.m. Sunday Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Carlos Boulevard on the way to Sanibel. Worship. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School all ages. Junior Church grades one Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m., Divine FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST School. Youth and Children’s programming to five. Wee Church Pre-K to K. Evening Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m., www.annunciation. 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison runs concurrent to Sunday services. Service 6 p.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. fl.goarch.org, 481-2099 Estates. 10:30 a.m Sunday Service and Nursery care provided at all services. 274- TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE BETH SHILOH Sunday School; 12 noon Wednesday 1230. www.newhopefortmyers.org. 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers. 433-0018, MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Testimony Meeting. Child care provided at PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH www.templebethel.com. rabbi.barras@ 15675 McGregor Boulevard. Rabbi Judah services. Reading Room located in church Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge. templebethel.com. Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Hungerman. Friday Service, 8 p.m., building for quiet study and information 17671 Pine Ridge Road. 267-7400 Cantor Victor Geigner, Religious School Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Shabbat School about Christian Science. Monday and Pastors, Gail and RC Fleeman. Adult Director Dale Cohen, Learning Tree Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Friday noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 4 Discussion Classes 8:45 a.m. Countdown Director Jesyca Virnig, Office Manager Call for information 437-3171 p.m. christiansciencefortmyers.net, to Worship 10:10 a.m. Amazing Grace Inna Vasser. Union For Reform Judaism BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES christianscience.com Worship:10:30 a.m. www. Shabbat Service Friday 7:30 p.m., Torah CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE peacecommunitychurch.com. Study Saturday 9:30 a.m. Religious School 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 13545 American Colony Boulevard off PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall. Pastor Daniels Parkway in the Colony, Fort Myers, Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Peace a a.m. Learning Tree Monday through Friday. Barry Lentz, 281-3063. Sunday Worship, 936-2511 Pastor Reverend Joey Brummett member of ELCA. Weekly communion with TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning traditional liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 433- CHABAD LUBAVITCH Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, on the 0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Minyan: OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. way to Sanibel. 437-2599, www. Monday at 9 a.m. Religious Education: 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Rabbi FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH peaceftmyers.com, peace@peaceftmyers. Sunday mornings and Wednesday Yitzchok Minkowicz. 433-7708, rabbi@ Downtown Fort Myers River District, 2466 com. evenings. Services Friday 6:30 p.m. and chabadswf.org. www.chabadswf.org. First Street, 332-1152. www.fumcftmyers. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Saturday 9 a.m. www.tjswfl.org. Friday service 6:30 p.m.; Saturday org. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 THE NEW CHURCH Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; School; 10:30 a.m. Blended Church 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services The New Church of SWFL, 10811 Sunset Kiddush at noon. Minyan Monday and Service; 5:30 p.m. Youth Group. Daily early learning center/day care. Plaza Circle #401, behind Zoomers. Thursday 7 a.m. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Reverend Gabriella Cahaley. Sundays 11 CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero. 495- a.m. during the season. Other worship 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 0400, Senior Pastor Todd Weston. 8 and events on Fort Myers Beach. http://www. 850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Legacy newchurchflorida.com. 481-5535. Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus Pastor Reverend Mark Condrey. Sunday Service, multi-generational. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST An ecumenical non-denominational Worship 10:30 a.m., Church School 9:15 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER CHURCH FORT MYERS community of believers. Sunday Worship a.m. Meditation classes. Guided meditations, 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL methods to relaxe body and focus mind on one mile west of I-75). Minister The 7 p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: virtuous objects. Bring peace and Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services [email protected] 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers. 482- happiness into daily activity. 567-9739. and religious education at 10:30 a.m. 561- CHURCH OF THE CROSS 3133. Philip White, pastor. Morning Worship: www.MeditationInFortMyers.org. 2700. www.uucfm.org. 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188. Pastor 10 a.m., Church School: 10:15 a.m., Adult SAINT COLUMBKILLE UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational Forum: 11:30 a.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH 28285 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs. 947- church emphasizing a personal IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off 3100. Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing relationship with Jesus Christ. Sunday CONGREGATION McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 489- Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454- 3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Monday 11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and Contemporary. 4778. Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector. through Saturday 8 a.m. Saturday 3 and 5 dynamic music, meditation in a loving CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing; p.m.; Sunday 7, 9,11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. environment. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers. Just off Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; Reconciliation Saturdays 12 noon and by UNITY OF FORT MYERS McGregor across from the Edison/Ford 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing appointment. 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor Douglas and Church School. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s 9 and Morning Prayer (in Spanish); Wednesday CATHOLIC CHURCH Children’s classes 11 a.m. Reverend Jim 10:30 a.m. Website: www.taecc.com 9:30 a.m., Eucharist with Healing. Child 2157 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, 334- Rosemergy. 278-1511, www. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH care available Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 2161. Masses: Monday through Thursday unityoffortmyers.org. Our God is Love, Our 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 9:30 a.m. services. 6:45 a.m.; Friday 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Race is Human, Our Religion is Oneness Reverned Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor JESUS THE WORKER Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 6:45, 9:30 and WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. CATHOLIC CHURCH 11 a.m., 12:15, 4 Creole and 6 p.m. CHURCH Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across from available. Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125. Senior CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Pastor Robert Brunson. Sunday 9:30 a.m. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481- KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH 344-0012. Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi. Sunday School for all ages. 11 a.m. 5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, An Affirming and Inclusive Congregation Blended Worship. www. Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Morning 218-8343. Pastor Randy and Anita Sunday Services 10 a.m. westminsterfortmyers.org Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship, 7 p.m., Thurman. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN WORD OF LIFE CHURCH Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. LAMB OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) 2120 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers. 274-8881. CYPRESS LAKE A few federated Lutheran (ELCA) and 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, 939-1218, Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bishop PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Episcopal Congregation. 19691 Cypress Worship: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 Gaspar and Michele Anastasi 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, View Drive, Fort Myers. 267-3525. www. and 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for adults and ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 481-3233. www.clpc.us. Clint Cottrell, lambofgodchurch.net. Reverend Dr. James children Sunday at 9:15 a.m. 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. 481-4040. Pastor. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 Reho. Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday 8 a.m. a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional Cool for Children 10 a.m. 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended, 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Summer Prayer Service 8 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. Eductional Hour. www.zionfm.org. THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 11 or send checks to Valerie’s House, Inc., P.O. Box 1955, Fort Myers, FL 33902. For Valerie’s House For Grieving more information or to register for programs, submit a contact form at www.valeries- Families Opens January 11 houseswfl.org/contact-us, call 478-6734 or email [email protected]. alerie’s House for Grieving Families, a new not-for-profit orga- Vnization devoted to helping children Jammies Church To and families work through grief following the death of a loved one is now enrolling And Jeans At Welcome children in its 2016 program. Support groups and activities will begin on Temple Judea New Minister Monday, January 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Valerie’s House located at 1618 n Friday, January 8 at 5:30 ooking for a new or differ- Avalon Place in Fort Myers’ historic Dean p.m., Temple Judea hosts ent church home? On Sunday, Park. Online participant pre-registration is OJammies and Jeans, a Shabbat LJanuary 10, Hope United now open at www.valerieshouseswfl.org/ evening especially for young children Presbyterian Church welcomes a new our-programs. and their families. Held on the second minister Rev. Kevin Morris and his wife, Valerie’s House is a safe, comfortable Friday of each month, it is open to the Kim, to the Estero/San Carlos area. place for families to share, grieve and entire community. The Jammies and Come for worship at 9:30 a.m. Visit heal together after a death in their family. Jeans Shabbat service is in addition to the hopeunitedchurch.net for directions or Bi-weekly sessions begin with a potluck regular 6:15 p.m. Shabbat service. more information. dinner, followed by small breakout groups, Throw on your jeans and get your Hope United Church is located at engaging children in age-appropriate activi- kids in their jammies for a casual, warm 7470 Hickory Drive in Fort Myers. Call ties to help them learn to talk about their and kid-friendly Shabbat service filled 267-3331 for additional details. grief, heal and bond with other children with singing, storytelling and lots of fun going through similar kinds of losses. followed by dinner. The Shabbat service Lake Kennedy Senior Center Caregivers of the children also meet Angela Melvin is held in the Synagogue, followed by din- together. Activities include monthly family ner at 6 p.m. International outings and group events to help participants support one another. Personal, one-on- To make dinner reservations, send an one weekday support is also available, as needed. email to [email protected]. Rabbi Chocolate Founded by Angela Melvin, Valerie’s House is named after her mother, Valerie Sack will help you enjoy and celebrate the Melvin, a 31-year old nurse and mother of two daughters who was killed in a car joy of Shabbat with stories, songs, danc- Festival Trip accident in 1987 as she drove to pick up her girls from summer camp. Following her ing and more. Temple Judea is located at 14486 A he Kennedy Kruiser’s are off to heart, Angela founded Valerie’s House in Southwest Florida to help grieving children indulge in chocolate delicacies heal together and go on to lead fulfilling lives. & W Bulb Road in Fort Myers. For more information, call 433-0201 or go to Tduring the season’s most delicious Valerie’s House is fully supported through generous donations from the community. www.tjswfl.org. event, the Fairchild Botanical Gardens “We estimate that we may serve as many as 200 family members over the upcom- 10th annual International Chocolate ing year,” said Melvin. “We are grateful for donations of any amount to help us meet Festival in Coral Gables on Friday, that need.” January 22. Bus trip participants should Ongoing support and donations can be made online at www.valerieshouseswfl.org Torah Study At arrive by 7:15 a.m. prior to departing at 7:30 a.m. The approximate return time Temple Judea is 6:30 p.m. n Thursday, January 7 starting Enjoy fine chocolate samples from at noon, Temple Judea Rabbi artisa chocolatiers, lectures on choco- OSack begins a one hour Torah late making and demonstrations from Attorneys Are Challenged To Enter study that includes an open discussion Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! of Torah and Judaism where all levels Take the Chocowalk to learn about the Chili Fundraiser For Kid Safety of background and all questions are life cycle of a cacao plant, with stops in chili challenge for charity is planned for Saturday, February 20 from 11 a.m. encouraged. The session is held on the Frairchild’s Rainforest and more. Find to 5 p.m. at the Six Bends Harley Davidson in Fort Myers. The Dellutri Law the first Thursday of the month at the out everything you ever needed to know AGroup is the title sponsor for Can You Stand The Heat?, a family-friendly office of Myers, Bretthoitz & Company, about chocolate from the experts. community event and fundraiser, benefiting Southwest Florida Lawyers Helping located at 12671 Whitehall Drive in Tickets are $64 per member and $69 Children Inc. Fort Myers. Bring a chumash if you per non-member. Participants will have This annual event will bring together lawyers and the local community to raise funds have one. Rabbi Sack will bring the text a variety of delicious Dutch-treat lunch to help children in Lee County. Proceeds will be used to purchase bicycle helmets for for the session. options at the festival. Preregistration is children within the Lee County area. The goal is provide 500 children with approved Temple Judea is located at 14486 A required. bicycle safety helmets. & W Bulb Road in Fort Myers. For more Lake Kennedy Senior Center is lo- “We have a community of fellow law professionals who are always ready and will- information, call 433-0201 or send an cated at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard ing to step up and help others. Therefore, we challenge all of our attorneys to form a email to [email protected]. in Cape Coral. For more information, team and step out for the Chili Challenge,” said Carmen Dellutri, founder of the law call 574-0575. firm. Any member of the bar, private practice or firm can enter the chili challenge. The entry deadline is Friday, February 12. Call Angeli Chin at 313-3995 or Christie Lee Garratt at 939-0900; or fill out an entry form at https://goo.gl/b2gsP7 or email [email protected]. There are opportunities for sponsorship and vendorst. The event will have a kid zone, live entertainment, raffles and live demonstrations. Admission is $5 per person, which includes four voting tickets for the cook-off. 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Cribbs Earns Dean’s Scholarship homas Cribbs, a resident of Fort Myers, has been admitted to Cornell College for the Fall 2016 semester and has earned the Dean’s Scholarship. The Mount TVernon, Iowa national liberal arts college, 93 percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013, Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. 12 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 week. Even with far from good, slow Crazy Good moving tides the bite and action still went off. For sheer numbers of fish caught December Fishing along with some real quality fish in the by Capt. Matt mix this week was outstanding. Mitchell The rebounding water temperatures had a lot to do with the fishing being so hristmas to good too. There has been some of the New Year’s best late December action I can remem- Cwas an out- ber in years. A big part of it is the water standing time to temperature still being so warm, right be on a boat either around the magic mid 70s, which is ideal fishing or just riding for just about every species that swims in around enjoying our waters. the scenery with The-catch-and-release snook fishing friends and family. was certainly the best bite going on but Warm balmy condi- redfish, mangrove snapper, inshore gag tions and light winds were the perfect grouper, giant jacks and some really large time to be out enjoying what makes sea trout were all part of the action too. our waters a winter boating paradise. Plentiful bait around the bridges and The increase in holiday boat traffic out off the beaches continued to make filling on the sound this week was certainly your livewell a simple task. noticeable. Live shiner fishing when possible is During these periods of southerly win- always my method of choice and with tertime winds like we had all week, fish so many shiners around for the last few just feed. Many old time fisherman have weeks I have not even bothered taking told me, “If you can’t catch fish this time the usual insurance bait of live shrimp of year during a south wind you might along. as well hang it up.” This proved true all It’s hard to tell how long this really Chloe Sowers from St. Louis with a 28-nch redfish she caught and released while fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week mild warm winter weather will continue doing my dream job of charter fishing. Send Us Your Fish Tales but until it cools, off get out and enjoy the Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. great fishing it’s treating us to. local waters since he moved to Sanibel Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, I hope everyone had a great year fish- in 1980. He now lives in St. James City Tspecies and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them ing in 2015 and that 2016 will bring an and works as a back country fishing at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, even better bite. Thank you to all my guide. If you have comments or ques- or email to [email protected]. awesome clients who help me to continue tions email [email protected].

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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 13 CROW Case Of The Week: In March, a young male Virginia opossum was admitted after being hit Faces Of by a car. Examinations and radiographs determined that he had suffered mul- CROW 2015 tiple injuries, including head and neck by Patricia Molloy trauma and severe injury to his tail. The patient endured several surgeries by the his year alone, specialized vets which proved to be life- CROW has saving. Sadly, he was not a candidate for Ttreated more re-release; his tail was so damaged that than 3,600 native amputation was necessary. Wild opos- and migratory wild- sums rely heavily on their prehensile tails life patients suffer- for survival. ing from minor cuts The staff and students became so and abrasions to attached to the opossum, that nicknamed broken bones and him Sneezy. Dr. Heather obtained severe head trauma. permission to keep him as a Wildlife More than a thou- Ambassador to help teach the public 62 percent were avians, like this feisty lesser sand animals were successfully treated respect for wildlife and the environment. scaup that nipped at several staff members and returned to their Lee County homes. Sneezy joins two other CROW ambas- Highlights: sadors: Lola, an American kestrel, and Some 31 percent of patients were mam- In February, a double-crested cormo- Talon, a red-tailed hawk. mals. Here a shy gray fox eagerly eyes its rant was “arrested” by the Sanibel Police On May 29, as the last hot spots breakfast and delivered to CROW in the back of were extinguished in a brush fire near the a cruiser. “He was found sitting on a Southwest Florida International Airport had been admitted from Bonita Springs barstool at one of the local restaurants in Fort Myers, desperate cries were heard mere days before. (where) he was exhibiting drunken behav- emanating from the charred landscape. When the little male arrived, he was ior,” said Dr. Heather Barron, hospital Following the sound of the pleas, crew severely dehydrated and malnourished, director, with a laugh. But she wasn’t members discovered a frightened bobcat too weak to even stand. With supportive kidding. kitten under a burned bush. The tiny care, he gained weight and was strong “He has red tide poisoning, or breve- female – no more than four weeks old – enough to walk on his own. He even toxicosis, which causes ataxia and other was dehydrated and exhausted. And she became feisty and hissed and growled neurologic signs which are very similar to was completely alone, with no sign what- when it was time for his daily weigh-in, a drunk person. It also causes a lack of ever of her mother or any litter mates. exactly what a bobcat should do. inhibition and these double-crested cor- Realizing that the kitten had suf- With regard to the female kitten, she morants will often approach people with fered burns to each of her paws, Florida was happy to have a buddy to snuggle no sign of fear,” she explained. Wildlife Commission officers delivered her with during her recovery. And recover Reptiles made up 7 percent of patients The cormorant made a full recovery at to CROW for treatment. The arrival of she did: all four paws healed completely. treated, like this yellow rat snake. Eleven the Sanibel clinic and was released on his the young female bobcat came as a bit of CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation amphibian patients, approximately one percent, also received medical treatment. own recognizance. a surprise, as an orphaned male bobcat of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife

Dr. Heather Barron exams the eye of a go- When feeding, black skimmers use their This raptor, a red-phase Eastern screech pher tortoise that was hit by a car lower bill to break through the water’s surface owlet, had head trauma

Two bobcat kittens were admitted to CROW in May. This female was orphaned in a brush fire and sustained burns to her paws. hospital providing veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife from our local area. The hospital accepts patients seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit: www.crowclinic.org. This curious otter pup peeked out from un- The peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Sea turtles (like this green sea turtle) must der the towel that was covering its eyes Earth and can fly up to 200 miles per hour breach the water’s surface to breathe 14 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 Plant Smart Myrtleleaf St. John’s-Wort by Gerri Reaves yrtleleaf St. John’s-wort (Hypericum myrtifolium) Mis one of more than 30 St. John’s-worts in Florida. In the wild, it’s found in wet pine- lands and prairies and along ponds and lakes. This low-maintenance, easy-to-grow native with beautiful foliage and flow- ers is under-used in the home land- scape. Myrtleleaf grows erect to two to three feet with an irregular form or sometimes trails along the ground. It has eliptic blue-green clasping leaves and large bright yellow flowers at the branch ends. The five-petaled flowers with many yellow stamens attract various pollinators. This multi-stemmed dwarf shrub can spread via underground root suck- ers, but is easily controlled in a land- scape setting. Give this plant full sun to partial shade with plenty of moisture and don’t let it dry out. It is not salt toler- ant. Propagate it with seeds or just let the root suckers spread. Native myrtleleaf St. John’s-wort has bright yellow flowers and blue-green clasping leaves Many St. John’s-worts are used as photo by Gerri Reaves herbal remedies. Sources: Florida Wild Flowers and Roadside Plants by C. Ritchie Bell and Bryan J. Taylor, A Gardener’s Guide to Florida’s Native Plants by Rufino Osorio, Native Florida Plants by Robert G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell, and hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com. Plant Smart explores the diverse flora of South Florida.

opportunity to observe wildlife native From page 6 Pure Florida to the Caloosahatchee River and Picnic Island, including dolphins, manatee, ‘Ding’ Darling Lecture Series Eco-Cruise birds and other animals and plants. February 19 – No lecture Eco-Cruise tours are guided by Coast February 26 – Jerry To Picnic Island Guard-certified captains and master Lorenz – Roseate Spoonbills ure Florida’s Fort Myers location naturalists and highlight the history in Florida Bay: Pink Canaries will present an Eco-Cruise tour to of the Caloosahatchee River and the in a Coal Mine PPicnic Island on Saturday, January accomplishments of Thomas Edison *March 4 – Steve Noll – 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. The three-hour and Henry Ford during their time spent Ditch of Dreams: The Cross eco-adventure includes a narrated cruise at the nearby Edison & Ford Winter Florida Barge Canal and the along the Caloosahatchee River and a Estates in Fort Myers. Registration for Struggle for Florida’s Future guided tour of Picnic Island, a natural, the tour is $44 per person, and the *March 11 – Leslie Kemp uninhabited island located between M/V Edison Explorer departs from The Poole – Saving Florida: Sanibel and Pine Island. Marina at Edison Ford, located at 2360 Women’s Fight for the During the Eco-Cruise to Picnic W. First Street in Fort Myers. Environment in the Twentieth Island excursion, guests will have the The Eco-Cruise to Picnic Island is Century opportunity to bask in the sunshine a popular attraction for voyagers of all March 18 – Emily Stokes, Reef.org – Invasion of the and experience the natural beauty of ages. Bottled water and light snacks will Lionfish Southwest Florida. While discovering be provided and additional refreshments are available for purchase. Reservations March 25 – Ian Bartoszek the island, explorers can enjoy leisurely – Pythons in Paradise: walking amidst black and white are required. For more information or to book your tickets, call 919-2965, Collaborative Burmese Python mangroves, playing in sand, shelling Research in Southwest Florida and fishing. Visitors will also have the email [email protected] or visit www.PureFL.com. April 1 – Joe Wiegand – Teddy: The Conservation President Reprisal *April 8 – John H. Hartig, Real Estate Expert Bringing Conservation to Sending Wishes for a Cities: Lessons from Building JOYOUS & PEACEFUL NEW YEAR the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge From My Home to Your Home *April 15 – Sandra Friend and John Keatley, The Florida Cathie Lewis, Realtor Trail Guide I will Sincerely work for You *Starred lectures indicate a Phone: 239-745-7367 book-signing to follow. [email protected] THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 15 From page 1 Author To Visit Davis Art Center

Pain In The Grass From page 1 Bluegrass At The Alliance The Sunday afternoon concert series continues monthly throughout the 2015-16 Season. Visit ArtInLee.org or call 939-2787 for more information. To learn more, visit www.Palmgrass.org. The Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.

and reflects the availability of all sorts Advanced of weather reports and forecasts on the readers get ready: you will find yourself racing to the finish.” Internet. Wx2012 is a general weather A founding teacher at Mystery Writers of America University and 2013 president Boating Courses course benefiting those sitting in their of national Sisters in Crime, read more about the award-winning author online at HankPhillippiRyan.com. ant to learn how to plot your living rooms, as much as those standing The event begins at noon and includes a gourmet salad lunch prepared by Chef own course? Do you under- behind the helm. Mike Gavala of G3 Catering. After lunch, guests enjoy a lecture and a question-and- stand how to read the signs of This course meets on Thursdays start- W answer portion that offers insights on the author and the stories she writes. A book changing weather in Southwest Florida? ing on January 28 at 1 p.m. and includes signing opportunity will also be available. Beginning in January, two in-depth an in-class final exam. Cost is $63 for The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center is located at 2301 First Street in the down- classes will be offered at the San Carlos USPS members, or $126 for non-mem- town Fort Myers River District. Tickets are $35 each or $100 for all four lecture Bay Sail and Power Squadron facility to bers. lunches. Tables remain available. Visit www.sbdac.com or call 333-1933 to purchase help you develop these skills. Both courses are offered at the tickets. Piloting is the first course in the San Carlos Bay Squadron’s Boating sequence of United States Power Education Center, located at 16048 Squadron’s advanced courses covering San Carlos Boulevard in Fort Myers. the basics of coastal and inland naviga- Interested prospective students should call tion. This course focuses on navigation as the Squadron office at 466-4040 and it is done on recreational boats today and leave a message. embraces GPS as a primary navigation Happy New Year! tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to Lee Coast MOAA find his/her way even if their GPS fails. he next meeting of the Lee Coast The course includes many in-class exercis- Chapter of MOAA (Military es, developing the student’s skills through TOfficers Association or America) hands-on practice and learning. will be held at Crown Colony Golf and Top Floor • Gulf Front The course will held on Tuesdays at Country Club at 5:45 p.m. Monday, Unobstructed Views 1:30 p.m. starting on January 19 and January 11. The speaker will be Jeff 2/2 BA + Den running for six weeks with a take-home Rice, an NFL referee. SALE PENDING final exam. Cost is $75 for USPS mem- Former, retired or active duty uni- Covered Parking, Storage Unit, Sauna, bers, or $110 for non-members. formed officers who are interested in ^ƚĂīĞĚůƵƵƐĞ͕ĞƚĐ͘DŽǀĞͲŝŶZĞĂĚLJ͘ The five-week weather course focuses joining MOAA may contact Jeff Nichols $ on how weather systems form, behave, at 515-720-5204 for membership infor- 1,495,000 move, and interact with one another mation.

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Carolyn Rogers and Lucy Costa Foundation Hosts Two Receptions For Local Artist he Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted two Tartist receptions for Coming Abstraction, a solo show by printmaker and painter Barbara J. Yeomans, where Winnie Hoffmann and Margie Willis four of her one-of-a-kind hand pulled prints and paintings were sold, and 35 percent of sales were donated to The Sarah Owen, Barbara Yeomans and Charlotte Newton Fund for the Arts of Southwest Florida, a fund the Community Foundation. The exhibit will be open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through January 31 at the Community Foundation, located at 8771 College Parkway, Suite 201 in Fort Myers. Those interested in seeing the show are asked to call the office at 274-5900 in advance to assure that part of the exhibit located in meeting space is available for viewing. For more information about the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, call 274-5900 or visit www. floridacommunity.com. Marilyn Mecca and Tina Parker

famous can-can from Orpheus in the Community Underworld. Maddie Stewart and Dawn-Marie Driscoll An institution in Southwest Florida, Band Concert the Lee County Community Band claims Aline Flynn and Lois Taylor he Lee County Community Band a large, loyal and enthusiastic audience. will present a concert, Golden Come early and enjoy these always well- TMoments, Silver Sounds, at 3 attended concerts. Admission is free, p.m. on Sunday, January 10 at Cape though donations are accepted. Coral High School. Additional concert dates are February Under the baton of Richard 7, March 13 and April 10; all perfor- Bradstreet, the concert includes a pot- mances will begin at 3 p.m. at Cape pourri of marches, big band medleys, pol- Coral High School, located at 2300 kas, and Broadway hits, including high- Santa Barbara Boulevard, one block lights from Leonard Bernstein’s 1958 north of Veterans Parkway. musical West Side Story; and Leroy The band is comprised of professional Anderson’s 1962 light-hearted, rollicking and amateur musicians from all walks Clarinet Candy. The concert features of life who reside in Lee, Collier and a piano/band performance of Richard Charlotte counties. The band welcomes Rodgers’s Slaughter On Tenth Avenue new members every year. from the 1936 musical On Your Toes. For more information, call Norman The program concludes with Themes Jones at 995-2097 or visit www.leecoun- from (Jacques) Offenbach, including the tyband.org. Ellen and John Sheppard Michele Laboda and Eric Dochinger THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 17 The January 7 performance of Kayak will benefit Florida Coastal and Ocean Theatre Conspiracy Show To Open Coalition, a non-profit that works to protect Mother Earth. The Florida Coastal and heatre Conspiracy is pleased to announce it’s season of all female playwrights Ocean Coalition is a group of organizations working together to conserve, protect and continues with the opening of Kayak by Canadian Jordan Hall on Thursday, restore Florida’s coastal and marine environment. The Coalition emphasizes the imple- TJanuary 7 at the Foulds Theatre, Lee County Alliance of the Arts. mentation of an eco-system based approach to coastal and ocean management, as Winner of the 2010 Samuel French Canadian Playwrights contest, in a time when well as recognition of the important linkage between the health of Florida’s economy green is the new black, Kayak is a witty, provocative and deeply personal perspective and the health of its beaches and dunes, coral reefs, mangroves, sea grasses, wetlands on state of the world today. and other natural resources. Alone on a vast stretch of water, BMW-driving, bleached-blond Annie Iversen tee- ters alone in a kayak on a vast stretch of water. Having set out to save her son from the dangers of his radical environmentalist girlfriend, she recounts the strange chain of events that left her stranded in her son’s old kayak. Catapulted through a storm of memories, Annie struggles to cling to what’s “right” in her ever-shrinking world.n A doting suburban mother, Annie is blindsided when her son, Peter, falls in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Unable to reconcile herself to Julie’s radical worldview, Annie struggles desperately to keep Peter from falling further into the young woman’s dangerous world. Climate change, s’mores, SUVs and Noah’s ark are all onstage as Annie sets out to save her son, and unwittingly throws herself into the path of events larger than she ever could have imagined. This show will star Lauren Drexler as Annie Iversen, with Juan Alejandro and Alex Holmes co-starring. Stephen Hooper is directing. For this production, Theatre Conspiracy has enlisted the assistance of the Mariner High School’s Robotics club to create a “robotic kayak” that can be remotely con- trolled to travel around the stage. Two members of the club – Robert Herring and Josh Wiggins – have spent the last month and a half converting a used motorized wheel- chair. They have added remote control capability as well as extra battery life so the For A Season “robot” can last for the full time of the show. The Mariner High Robotics club – also known as the Marinerds – is a yearlong and From page 1 dedicated club designed to provide innovative students an opportunity to showcase their potential and grow their inner self. The club is diverse both socially and activity Brews And Bands wise. During the year the members not only participate in FTC (First Tech Challenge) Tickets are: competitions but also participate in TSA (Technology Student Association) and Vex $45 – Unlimited beer tasting Robotics. Many students in conjunction with robotics participate in band, sports, and $75 – VIP pass volunteer work. $5 – general admission (concerts only) Performances of Kayak will be on January 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at VIP passes include unlimited beer tasting souvenir cup, premium covered VIP seat- 8 p.m. With one matinee on Sunday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 or $11 ing area, meet and greet with each of the artists and exclusive VIP craft beer brews for women under 41 years of age and students with proper ID. Opening night January paired with hors d’oeuvres catered by Chef Mike Gavala of G3 Catering. 7 is “pay what you will” and Thursdays are buy one, get one half off. Tickets may be Vendor space is available. purchased online at www.theatreconspiracy.org or by calling 936-3239. For more information, visit www.sbdac.com or call 333-1933. Serving Sanibel, Captiva &

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Library Programs deported from his home in Denmark to a Storytime ticket at the Youth Services begins December 26. the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp. desk the morning of the program. Space Ants In Your Pants Preschool Dance January At Lakes In 2011, Steen completed his mem- is limited. Your preschooler will continue Party oirs, which includes A Danish Boy In to build relationships with other kids, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 28 Regional Library Theresienstadt, a book about his experi- books, and the library in a storytime Shake your sillies out at the library. ext month’s roster of activities ences. Registration is required. designed specifically for them. The stories Get ready to twist and shout at this spe- at Lakes Regional Library offers Storytime and activities are more complex, but just cial dance party for preschoolers. We’ll Ntopics for all ages. The following Baby Rhyme Time as fun. boogie down to pop hits and favorite pre- activities are free to the public: 10 a.m. Mondays, January 11 and 25 Children’s Programs school tunes. Sponsored by the Friends Adult Programs For ages up to 18 months. Please After School Crew: Geography of Lakes Regional Library. For ages 2 to English Café pick up a Storytime ticket at the Youth 4 p.m. Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 5. Registration begins January 7. 6 p.m. Mondays, January 4, 11 and Services desk the morning of the pro- 20 and 27 Teen Programs 25 gram. Space is limited. During this special Weekly tales and activities all about Teen Tech: Build A Robot Free, informal conversation sessions storytime, you and your baby will learn fascinating places around the world. For 11 a.m. Saturday, January 9 for adult ESOL/ESL students. new nursery rhymes and fingerplays, kindergarten to fifth grade. Create a robot using LittleBits, easy- Medicare 101 interact with puppets, sing, read books Homeschool Exploration: Engineering to-use circuit blocks that snap together 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 13 and dance. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 7 magnetically and can be used to bring Stephanie Olivarez of the local Area Toddler Tales Homeschoolers, come and explore robots to life. All materials will be sup- Agency On Aging will give a talk on the 11 a.m. Mondays, January 11 and 25 the exciting world of engineering. Learn plied. Sponsored by the Friends of the basics of understanding and managing For ages 18 to 36 months. Please about different types of engineering Lakes Regional Library. For grades 6 and Medicare coverage. pick up a Storytime ticket at the Youth while doing fun experiments and proj- up. Registration began December 19. Book Discussion: Florence Gordon by Services desk the morning of the pro- ects. Sponsored by the Friends of Lakes Kids Read Down Fines Brian Morton gram. Space is limited. This interactive Regional Library. For ages 5 and up. 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 19 and active time for toddlers and their Registration began December 17. Children and teens can earn a $2 A wise and entertaining novel about favorite caregiver is designed to advance Kids Read Down Fines coupon for every 15 minutes of reading a woman who has lived life on her own pre-reading and social skills. They’ll expe- 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9 during the allotted time in the designated terms for 75 defiant and determined rience storytelling, wordplay, felt board Children and teens can earn a $2 area of the library. Coupons may be years, only to find herself thrust to the stories, fingerplays, puppets, singing, coupon for every 15 minutes of reading applied to cards issued to patrons age center of her family’s various catastro- music-making, socializing, dancing and, of during the allotted time in the designated 18 and under only, and applies only to phes. Registration began December 19. course, books. area of the library. Coupons may be charges on overdue materials. Local Produce & How To Use It Family Storytime applied to cards issued to patrons age The Lakes Regional Library is located 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21 10 a.m. Wednesdays, January 13, 20 18 and under only, and applies only to at 15290 Bass Road in Fort Myers. For Master gardener Adrian Diaz will pres- and 27 charges on overdue materials. more information about a program or to ent a program on what produce is grown For ages up to 5 years. Please pick up Flashback Fun register, call the library at 533-4000. A in our area, how to store and use fruits a Storytime ticket at the Youth Services 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 sign language interpreter is available with and vegetables and local farmers’ markets desk the morning of the program. Space Discover retro games, activities and five business days notice to library staff. that may be selling things that aren’t so is limited. Your whole family is invited crafts for an afternoon of old school Check the Lee County Library local. Registration is required. to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that fun. Sponsored by the Friends of Lakes System’s website at www.leelibrary. Steen Metz: A Conversation with a encourages the development of pre- Regional Library. For kindergarten to fifth net to find out about programs at Holocaust Survivor reading skills through songs, rhymes, grade. Registration began December 22. other locations. Call the host library, 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 26 fingerplays and stories. Special Needs Storytime or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO Local author Steen Metz was only 8 Preschool Storytime 10 a.m. Saturday, January 16 (4636), for more information about a years old in 1943 when he was arrested 11 a.m. Wednesdays, January 13, 20 Books, music, and sensory experi- specific program. along, with his father and mother, and and 27 ences for children age 3 to 12 with spe- For ages 3 to 5 years. Please pick up cial needs and their families. Registration THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 19 Library Programs David Anderson from Soniyoga leads Toddler Tales LEGOs provided. Registration is required. a Hatha yoga class for all ages and abili- 10 a.m. Tuesdays, January 12, 19 Teen Programs January At Fort ties. Please bring your own mat. and 26 Teen Chess Club Meditative Movement This interactive and active time for 5 p.m. Monday, January 4 Myers Regional 9 a.m. Mondays, January 11 and 25 toddlers and their favorite caregiver is Rise to the challenge. Sets provided, Location: Amphitheatre designed to advance pre-reading and but players are welcome to bring their Library Meditative Movements empowers social skills. They’ll experience storytelling, own. Check out our new set 8-foot by ext month’s roster of activities your mind, strengthens your body and wordplay, felt board stories, fingerplays, 8-foot outdoor chess board. at Fort Myers Regional Library energizes your being. This innovative puppets, singing, music-making, socializ- Teen Beading Club Noffers topics for all ages. The fol- technique integrates physical movements ing, dancing and, of course, books. 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 6 lowing activities are free to the public: with positive affirmations. Wear comfort- Preschool Storytime Create a new beading project to take Adult Programs able clothing. Bring a mat/towel or chair 10 a.m. Wednesdays, January 13, 20 home. Instructions and supplies are pro- Florida Rep Reads Aloud: Shakespeare and water. and 27 vided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Noon Tuesday, January 5 International Film Series Your preschooler will continue to build Fort Myers Regional Library. Registration Location: Cornog Plaza 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 11 relationships with other kids, books, and is required. Our friends from the Florida Repertory Location: Meeting Room Building the library in a storytime designed specifi- Kids Read Down Fines Theatre present a dramatic reading from Join us for the first in our trip around cally for them. The stories and activities 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9 the works of Shakespeare. the world via film. This month’s feature are more complex, but just as fun. 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, January 11 Tai Chi/Qi Gong is a musical, Bollywood-style update on Baby Rhyme Time Children and teens earn a $2 coupon 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, January 6, Jane Austen’s classic novel. Sponsored by 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, January 21 or credit for every 15 minutes they read 13, 20 and 27 the Friends of the Library. Registration is and 28 in the designated area for a total of $8 Location: Amphitheatre required. During this special storytime, you and in one session. Credit may be applied to A low impact, stress reducing exercise Food Truck Tuesday your baby will learn new nursery rhymes cards issued to patrons age 18 and under for all fitness levels. This Heart of the 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 12 and fingerplays, interact with puppets, only and applies only to charges on over- Community project, in partnership with Location: Richmond Street, between sing, read books and dance. due materials. Project for Public Spaces, is supported by the North and South Plaza. Children’s Programs Teen Anime Drawing Fan Club a grant from Southwest Airlines. Spice up your lunch time routine with Car Wash Fun 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 13 There’s A (Library) App For That! some food truck fare. Offered monthly on 10 a.m. Monday, January 4 Anime drawing fans share what they 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 6: the second Tuesday. Imaginative fun for toddlers and pre- have created, discover content and con- e-books and Audio e-books Book Discussion: Americanah by schoolers. Join us as we listen to a story, nect with other fans. Colored pencils, 3 p.m. Thursday, January 28: Music, Chimimanda Ngozi Adiche make a car and drive it through our spe- pens and paper supplies are provided. Movies and More Noon Wednesday, January 20 cial storytime car wash. Supplies and fun Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Myers Location: Meeting Room A Location: Main Library Building, provided. Registration is required. Library. Learn about some of the free apps Conference Room C Kids Read Down Fines Karaoke For Teens you can use to take library content on A young woman from Nigeria leaves 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 9 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 the go. Class participants must bring their behind her home and her first love to 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, January 11 Teens come pick your favorite song to app-enabled mobile device and know start a new life in America, only to find Children and teens earn a $2 coupon sing. Enjoy snacks, laughter and fun. their library card information to get the her dreams are not all she expected. or credit for every 15 minutes they read The Fort Myers Regional Library most out of class. Registration is required. Registration is required. in the designated area for a total of $8 is located at 2450 First Street in Fort Roc Day Celebration Research Your Italian Ancestors in one session. Credit may be applied to Myers. Adult programs are held in the 11 a.m. Thursday, January 7 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 23 cards issued to patrons age 18 and under meeting room building located across the Location: Cornog Plaza John Bifano, a local genealogist spe- only and applies only to charges on over- library campus at 1651 Lee Street. For The Weavers of Char-Lee provide cializing in Italian research will discuss due materials. more information about a program or to hands-on weaving and spinning demon- research techniques in the United States Outdoor Pre-K Science register, call the library at 533-4600. A strations and projects. Visitors are invited and Italy. Registration is required. 10 a.m. Friday, January 15 sign language interpreter is available with to bring a loom, spinning wheel, or fiber Storytime Location: South Lawn and five business days notice to library staff. art project to work on, or are welcome Family Storytime Amphitheatre Check the Lee County Library to try a loom, spinning wheel or drop 10 a.m. Saturday, January 9 A high-flying, mind-blowing science System’s website at www.leelibrary. spindle. The whole family is invited to this experience for your little ones. For kids net to find out about programs at Hatha Yoga enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encour- ages 2 to 5. other locations. Call the host library, Noon Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21 ages the development of pre-reading skills LEGO Club or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO and 28 through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and 5 p.m. Monday, January 25 (4636), for more information about a Location: Amphitheatre stories. Build and share LEGO creations. specific program.

Library Programs Book Discussion: The Killer Angels An Afternoon at the Movies An Afternoon at the Movies by Michael Shaara 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9 January At North 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21 When a scientifically minded teenager When a scientifically minded teenager The Killer Angels is Michael Shaara’s discovers a technologically advanced trin- discovers a technologically advanced trin- Fort Myers Public Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about the ket that provides a glimpse of the future, ket that provides a glimpse of the future, Battle of Gettysburg. In what has often she enlists the help of a reclusive inventor she enlists the help of a reclusive inventor Library described as a masterpiece, Shaara pres- to make this future a reality today. Rated to make this future a reality today. Rated ext month’s roster of activities at ents the details of the three day Battle of PG. Children age 8 and younger must be PG. Children age 8 and younger must be North Fort Myers Public Library Gettysburg through the eyes of the com- accompanied by an adult. accompanied by an adult. Noffers topics for all ages. The fol- manders. Kids Read Down Fines Kids Read Down Fines lowing activities are free to the public: Movie Madness 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 16 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 16 Adult Programs 1 p.m. Saturday, January 23 Children and teens earn a $2 coupon Children and teens earn a $2 coupon Books & Bites Enjoy the revamping of a popular or credit for every 15 minutes they read or credit for every 15 minutes they read 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 4 TV spy series following a CIA agent and in the designated area for a total of $8 in the designated area for a total of $8 A lively chat about books and a morn- KGB operative who join forces to avert in one session. Credit may be applied to in one session. Credit may be applied to ing snack. disaster. Rated PG-13. cards issued to patrons age 18 and under cards issued to patrons age 18 and under An Afternoon at the Movies Storytime only and applies only to charges on over- only and applies only to charges on over- 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9 Family Storytime due materials. due materials. When a scientifically minded teenager 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, January 13, Kids’ Club: The Good Dinosaur Crafts Check the Lee County Library discovers a technologically advanced trin- 20 and 27 and Games System’s website at www.leelibrary. ket that provides a glimpse of the future, The whole family is invited to this enjoy- 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 net to find out about programs at she enlists the help of a reclusive inventor able, all-ages storytime that encourages the Join us for fun crafts and games other locations. Call the host library, to make this future a reality today. Rated development of pre-reading skills through based on the delightful movie The Good or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO PG. Children age 8 and younger must be songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories. Dinosaur. (4636), for more information about a accompanied by an adult. Children’s Programs Teen Programs specific program. 20 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 off-season although he did sign Korean slugger Byung Ho Park as the team’s desig- Snowy Winter Winds Have At Last nated hitter and traded centerfielder Aaron Hicks to the New York Yankees for catcher John Ryan Murphy. Reached Boston And Minnesota With a solid lineup and a farm system stocked with talent, the Twins should contend by Ed Frank again in 2016 in the tough American League Central Division. But as Ryan said a year ago, he will not be satisfied until the Twins become con- he bitter, snowy winds of winter have at last reached tenders in the playoffs. Boston and Minnesota, but as the New Year dawns, it’s The following are the Spring Training schedules for the Twins and Red Sox: Ttime to think Spring – Spring Training in particular – with Minnesota Twins Red Sox and Twins players reporting back here in just a few March 3 – Red Sox, 7:05 p.m. weeks. March 5 – Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Tickets to the 15-game Red Sox home schedule at Jetblue March 8 – St. Louis, 1:05 p.m. (split squad) Park at Fenway South already are on sale. And single-game tick- March 9 – Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. ets for the Twins 15-game schedule at the CenturyLink Sports March 11 – Miami, 1:05 p.m Complex begin January 9. March 13 – Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Every major league team approaches Spring Training with March 16 – Red Sox, 7:05 p.m. optimism and hope. For the Red Sox, the goal has to be a rever- March 20 – New York Yankees, 1:05 p.m. sal of three last-place finishes in the past four years. March 21 – Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. As for the Twins, they want to build on the positive vibes of last season’s 83-79 March 22 – Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. (split squad) record after four straight previous seasons with 92 or more losses. The Twins were March 23 – Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. baseball’s big surprise in 2015, playing for a post-season spot until the last weekend of March 26 – Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. the regular season. March 29 – Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. Red Sox pitchers and catchers report here February 18 and position players five March 30 – Toronto, 1:05 p.m. days later. Twins pitchers and catchers report to camp February 21, and the remainder March 31 – Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. of the team February 26. Boston Red Sox The Red Sox Nation rightly expects big changes for the new season with the hiring February 29 – Boston College and Northeastern University, 1:05 o.m. of veteran baseball executive Dave Dombrowski as president of baseball operations. March 2 – Twins, 1:05 p.m. The move resulted in the departure of general manager Ben Cherington. March 4 – Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. It didn’t take long for Dombrowski. He sent four prospects to San Diego for All- March 6 – Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. Star closer Craig Kimbrel. Three weeks later, he signed free-agent pitcher David Price March 7 – Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. to a seven-year, $217 million deal – the highest paid a pitcher in baseball history. March 10 – Twins, 1:05 p.m. And there was more – the signing of free agent outfielder Chris Young and the March 12 – Miami, 1:05 p.m. trade of lefty Wade Miley, who logged 193 innings last season, to Seattle for reliever March 14 – Pittsburgh, 1:05 p.m. Carson Smith and versatile Roenis Elias. March 15 – New York Yankees – 6:05 p.m. As for the Twins, first-year manager Paul Molitor has to receive major credit for the March 17 – Baltimore, 1:05 p.m. team’s turnaround. March 18 – Twins, 1:05 p.m. (split squad) The team’s strong farm system produced promising rookies Miquel Sano, Eddie March 19 – St. Louis, 1:05 p.m. Rossario, Bryon Buxton, Tyler Duffey and Max Kepler. March 24 – New York Mets, 1:05 p.m. Improved starting pitching was another factor in the team’s success. Their starters March 25 – Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. had a respectable 4.14 ERA that ranked 16th in the majors. March 27 – Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. Minnesota General Manager Terry Ryan has been relatively quiet during the present March 28 – Baltimore, 1:05 p.m.

PAWS Of Sanibel Cari Noel y name is Cari. A ’m Noel, also known as, Island Girl. nice police lady I was living out on the first causeway Mpicked me up from Iisland for a very long time. My foster the road last week at the mom trapped me and took me to the intersection of Periwinkle Kitty Hospital for medical care, shots and Sea Grape on the East and surgery. I’m doing really well now, End. She took me to her but I need to find a forever home. I’m house to spend the night still really scared. I stay in my kitty condo and then called the lady when my foster mom comes in the room at PAWS. I need to find to give me food and water. She cleans my way back home to my my bathroom too. This is quite different people. I hope they read than what I’m used to out on the island, the paper this week and but nice that I don’t have to worry about call Pam at PAWS, 472- where my next meal is coming from, or 4823, and make arrange- having to catch it. My foster mom pets ments to pick me up and me all over and sings songs to me, but take me home. If you I’m still too afraid to come out while she’s know my people, please in my room. I hope I will be less fright- call them and tell them my ened soon, because I think I would like to picture is in the paper. see what it’s like to sit on her lap when Noel in her kitty condo she pets me. Maybe some time soon. Call Pam at PAWS, 472-4823, if you want to give me a forever home. Cari Sampson And Delilah ampson and Delilah are 6 years old, but not siblings. They are neutered and spayed, respectively, and up to date on all their shots. They were seen by Sthe vet several weeks ago. They recently lost their owner and are in desper- ate need of a new home, together. They are gorgeous kitties and extremely loving of one another and their people. If you can foster or adopt, call Pam at PAWS of Sanibel at 472-4823 as soon as possible.

Sampson Delilah THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 21 a week will be eaten in front of the televi- of Publix Supermarkets. School Smart sion. Turning Unhappy The Fort Myers meeting will be by Shelley M. I resolve to allow my child the oppor- emceed by Connie Ramos-Williams of Greggs, NCSP tunity to deal with failure and frustration Customers Into CONRIC PR & Marketing, and will fea- without interfering, providing support but ture a panel including Libby Anderson, ear not excuses. Raving Fans M.S. SPHR, president of Talentforce Readers: I resolve that my child will spend no he Above Board Chamber of Solutions; Lt. Angelo Vaughn, Public D Happy more than 20 hours a week watching Florida is pleased to present Service Division, Lee County Sheriff’s New Year! I am pass- television. Ta seminar, Turning Unhappy Office; Karen Ryan, public relations man- ing along this won- I resolve that my child will spend at Customers Into Raving Fans, from ager, LCEC; and Christine Davlin, CHT, derful poem (again) least one half hour, at a designated spot 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, CGSP training and development manager with excellent New and time, on homework or reading, every January 11 at the Hilton Naples, 5111 for the Lee County Visitor & Convention Year’s Resolutions school night. Tamiami Trail North in Naples and on Bureau. for parenting. The I resolve to see to it, by providing Thursday, January 14 at Harborside The Naples meeting will be sponsored suggestions are worth incentives if necessary, that my child Event Center, 1375 Monroe Street in by Gary Mighell, president of Mighell considering. reads independently, even if it the reading Fort Myers. Reservations are required at Development. The Fort Myers meeting Parental New Year’s Resolutions includes comics, sports pages or romance www.aboveboardchamber.com. will be sponsored by Connie Ramos- by Dr. Alex Thomas books. What if you could convert 40 percent Williams, CEO and president of CONRIC I resolve to say at least two positive PR & Marketing. Well, it is time for Parental New Year’s of grumbling critics into evangelists for things to my child every day. your brand? That’s the power of effec- Naples lunch registration on or before Resolutions. Pick any five from the sug- I resolve to make the opportunity, Thursday, January 7 will be $25 for gestions below and, if you are still follow- tively responding to complaints online, weekly, to spend at least a half hour with treating critics with respect and providing members, $30 for guests. After January ing them when the school year ends, you my child on some mutually needed activ- 7, registration will be $28 for members, probably will see improvement in your heroic solutions to problems. The expert ity (shopping, dishes, working on the car). panelists at this dynamic event will pro- $33 for guests. child’s school performance and/or behav- I resolve to lower my NQ (Nagging Fort Myers lunch registration on or ior around the home. Feel free to change vide real-world examples to demonstrate Quotient) and act instead of yak. the common sense steps to increase your before Thursday, January 7 will be $25 these so they work for you: Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at for members, $30 for guests. Registration I resolve to provide a regular daily or company’s customer base by capitalizing Florida SouthWestern State College, on its pool of former critics. This pro- after January 7 will be $33 for members, weekly chore for my child and will assure where she teaches psychology and $35 for guests. that it is completed on time. gram is a great way to put some strategy education courses. She is also a nation- behind every business’ new year’s resolu- Non-members are encouraged to I resolve that I will cut our junk food ally certified school psychologist and attend two meetings, then consider join- budget, including pop, by 25 percent. tion to enhance its growth and potential. consultant for School Consultation The Naples meeting will be emceed by ing us to be part of the Above Board I resolve to see to it that my child will Services, a private educational consult- Chamber of Florida. To become a complete all tasks that are started. Libby Anderson of Talentforce Solutions ing company. Questions for publication and the Southwest Florida Employer’s member of the Above Board Chamber, I resolve that my child will not easily may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. contact Jeanne Sweeney at 910-7426 or quit a team or club once it is joined, or Association, and will feature a panel com. Not all questions submitted can including Linda Lowery, vice president of visit www.aboveboardchamber.com. quit music or other lessons once started. be addressed through this publication. I resolve that no more than two meals Encore Bank, and June Quiza, manager

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Ask all potential enlisting the help of someone who can Financial Advisor to understand your investment personality financial advisors how they get compen- have a big impact on your financial future. by Jennifer Basey – that is, whether you are an aggressive, sated; any reputable professional will be Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor moderate or conservative investor. upfront about his or her charges. in Fort Myers. She can be reached at here’s a lot to • Have a certain investment philoso- By finding the answers to these key [email protected]. know about phy? You may have your own investment Tinvesting, so style and preferences – and so do many it’s a good idea to financial advisors. In fact, some financial get some profes- advisors have an overriding investment Richmond sional help. But philosophy that governs many of their with so many finan- recommendations. You need to find this Named cial advisors out out before you start working with some- there, how can you one. President-Elect choose one that’s • Communicate frequently? The most right for you? knowledgeable financial advisor in the he law firm of Henderson, You may have to interview several pro- world won’t be of much help to you if he Franklin, Starnes & Holt, spective financial advisors before deciding or she is not a good communicator. You TP.A., announced that Attorney on one. When you talk to them, see if need someone who will regularly let you Kayla Richmond has been named you can get a sense of how they might know if you’re on track or make sugges- President-Elect of the Lee County Bar work with you. Specifically, try to answer tions if you’re not – even if you aren’t Association’s Young Lawyers Division. the following questions: scheduled to meet for a while. And, Richmond focuses her practice exclu- Does this financial advisor… speaking of conferring with your financial sively in the areas of divorce, marital • Understand you? Perhaps above all advisor, you’ll want someone who will and family law. She handles dissolution else, you want a financial advisor who meet with you when it’s convenient for of marriage (divorce), custody, paternity, will take the time to get to know you and you, whether it’s in person or over the child support and domestic violence your family, your goals and what’s impor- phone. injunctions. tant to you. • Avoid making big promises? You Very active in the community, • Clearly explain investing? Once you want a financial advisor with the expertise Richmond serves as secretary and chap- enter the investment world, you will likely and experience necessary to help you ter representative for the Lee County be curious about it. Why is diversification make the right moves. And you’ll want Association of Women Lawyers and is a important? What’s a market correction? someone committed to your success. But member of the Association of Family Law How do interest rate movements affect there’s a big difference between someone Professionals. She also devotes time to different investments? You will want to who promises to do the best possible job serving community organizations and is Kayla Richmond work with someone who will make the for you and someone who promises big a mentor for the Take Stock In Children effort to educate you on investment top- results. Be wary of financial advisors who program and a committee member for Richmond can be reached at ics and answer all your questions. claim they can consistently achieve high Harry Chapin Food Bank Hunger Walk. 239.344.1156 or via email at kayla.rich- [email protected]. 22 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 annual camp in Fort Myers with the Holland, of Ruby and Pearl’s Yoga in Florida Camp For Minnesota Twins organization. Fort Myers will lead the group in adap- Hayden Filson-Thompson of Texas, tive yoga for athletes. Holland is the aunt Kids With Limb- who played college softball, and Ryan of NubAbility founder Sam Kuhnert, and Hamner of Orlando, an amputee who has worked with him through the years Loss In Fort Myers played for Rhode Island, will lead the in his personal training for collegiate baseball and softball camp. Minnesota baseball. Physical education classes are Twins head pitching coach coordinator, often more challenging for P.E. teachers and former MLB player, Eric Rasmussen, than the actual limb-different student. In will lend his coaching talent to the event NubAbility’s P.E. Skills session, NubAbility for the second year in a row. One-handed will instruct the athletes not only how glove transfers, batting grips, stances, they can achieve success in standard P.E. fielding, pitching, throwing, catching and class skills, such as jumping rope one base running will be covered for all limb- handed or on prosthetics, but also how differences. The more experienced players to communicate their adaptive abilities to will benefit from one-on-one instruction their teachers. from college and professional coaches. “I have traveled the world competing “I get to work along side my mentor, and coaching mainstreamed and adap- Eric Rasmussen doing what I love, getting tive sport. I know what the opportunity these kids in the game of my passion,” to compete has meant to me and the life NubAbility athletic participants Kuhnert said. “That has me pumped!” lessons I have learned from it,” Newkirk he NubAbility Athletic Foundation NubAbility soccer coach Breana said. “I intend to provide professional will host the 2nd annual NubAbility soccer participant McMahon, an amputee, former col- instruction in a safe environment for kids T#DontNeed2 Florida Camp in Stadium in Fort Myers, hosted by the lege player and college and high school who have also experienced life as a limb- partnership with the Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins. The #DontNeed2 coach, who is from Orlando, joined by different athlete.” on January 1 and 2 for children ages 4 Florida Camp is for children who are very Lizzie Ridder, former college player, and The #DontNeed2 Florida Camp is to 16 with congenital or traumatic limb- mobile and desire to compete in main- Mathew “Flowhawk” Hawkins, will lead designed for growth over the years and to loss involving one or more limbs. streamed school or league baseball, soft- the soccer camp at a field adjacent to establish a service for kids with limb-loss NubAbility will hold a STRONG Camp ball, soccer, track and field. Camp fees Hammond Stadium. The focus of this that desire to compete in mainstreamed on January 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. are $50 for each day and registration is camp will be on dribbling, passing and sport in the southeast region of the U.S. at the Daily Grind CrossFit Gym in Fort open online at NubAbility.org. scoring on prosthetic legs and with those However, several families are flying in Myers, focusing on adaptive strengthen- The #DontNeed2 Florida Camp is led of upper limb-loss. How to achieve and from across the U.S. for this life-changing ing, conditioning, speed, agility, sport by founder and head coach Sam Kuhnert, maintain balance and agility, defend and event that not only prepares the youth specific workouts, yoga for athletes and a former one-handed college baseball goal tending will also be taught at the athletes for mainstreamed competition, P.E. skills, and hosted by Fit Nation pitcher and college pitching coach, and youth’s level of play. but also encourages courage and confi- Magazine, Daily Grind CrossFit and Ruby his coaching team of accomplished ath- “If you have been coached properly dence in sport and in life. and Pearls Yoga. letes, with limb-loss, who have played at and you work harder than the rest, you If you know of a child who has a limb- A camp focusing on baseball, soft- top levels of sport. NubAbility has held will succeed. I am proof.” McMahon said. difference, ages 4 to 17, have them email ball and soccer will be held on January various sport camps for adaptive youth Former Paralympic volleyball player [email protected] for more informa- 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hammond athletes for five years. This is its second and coach, and now adaptive strength tion. No child is ever turned away due to expert and trainer Dave Newkirk of financial hardship. Camp fees are $50. Kansas will be conducting the STRONG However, local sponsors have provided Camp. He will be assisted by Paralympic 10 scholarship opportunities. Simply use gold medal hopeful, William Regas the coupon code TWINS in the payment Woods and track star Nick Rogers, who portion of the online registration, avail- will conduct the speed portion of the able on NubAbility.org and in the cover DOCTORS EYECARE CENTERS camp. Adaptive yoga instructor, Heather photo of NubAbility’s Facebook page. Robert G. LeSage, OD • Timothy E. Underhill, OD Shell Point Offers Program On State Of Healthcare hell Point welcomes Jim Nathan, CEO of Lee Memorial Health System, for a SMedical Breakthroughs & Discoveries presentation about healthcare services and future plans in Southwest Florida in The Village Church Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 10:15 a.m. For more than 30 years, Nathan has led Lee Memorial Health System to become one of Florida’s largest healthcare systems. He will discuss new treatment advancements at Lee Memorial Health System and how multiple major projects will improve access to healthcare for residents of our region. Learn about the Golisano Children’s Hospital, additional beds and services planned for Gulf Coast Medical Center and a new $140 million medical campus in south Lee County. Nathan will also discuss The Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, a new initiative for innovation, education and research for heart and vascular health. Light refreshments will follow Nathan’s pre- Jim Nathan sentation, which is part of Shell Point’s 2015- 2016 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries series, an annual community healthcare speaker program that serves as a resource for residents in the greater Fort Myers area. All Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries presentations are free to the public. Sign up is required at 433-7936. THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 23 deaRPharmacist prescribed only 227 times during the that the marriage will last 12 months at first month. I’m guessing sales are slow Mom And Me most, and I am very resentful that my New Medications because you can’t have a glass of wine husband is prepared to spend so much of with it, and it doesn’t give you that imme- our money on this young woman. Help With Chin diate notification like Viagra (wink). Addyi What do you think I should do? targets dopamine and norepinephrine in Myrtle Fat, Libido, Mood the brain and it’s taken daily, so it’s really Dear Myrtle, by Suzy Cohen, RPh an expensive antidepressant rather than a Marriage is difficult even in the best of sex pill. What’s worse is it cuts into your times, in spite of what the songs and the ear Michael Kors fund, requiring about $800 poems on greeting cards tell us. Readers: a month. It doesn’t get any easier for most of D It was a Aristada (Aripiprazole lauroxil) – This the seniors, just a different set of prob- strong year for Big new injectable drug treats schizophrenia, lems. In young marriages, it may be the Pharma in 2015, severe depression and bipolar disease. in-laws and in senior marriages, it could with many new inter- FDA’s approval of this powerful antipsy- by Lizzie and Pryce be the adult children. esting medications chotic was based, in part, on the efficacy To avoid problems, many people are hitting the shelves. data of another popular drug you’ve izzie and Pryce answer your ques- advised to keep estates separated and My articles are syn- probably heard of called Abilify. Now, tions and give advice about aging have prenuptial agreements. If this had dicated worldwide, Abilify just so happens to be America’s Lconcerns from a two-generational happened in your marriage maybe this but I’m only listing drug of choice. Americans handed over perspective. A mother and daughter problem could have been avoided. 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It was stone masons who had done the best work 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional the first law in American history to grant on the structure had their hands amputated, -- which began before the new year take on black men the right to vote. and the artists responsible for the delicate new importance. They also reveal some pre- ● On Jan. 10, 1946, the first General inlay work were blinded. viously hidden risks. So be warned. Assembly of the United Nations convenes in ● In some parts of colonial America it SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to London. Two weeks later it adopted its first was illegal to kiss your spouse in public. December 21) Your associates are firmly resolution, which called for the elimination on your side, and that persistent problem of weapons of mass destruction. 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SERVICES OFFERED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS AUTO FOR SALE NON-PROFIT RETAIL SHOP ON SANIBEL WHITE MAZDA VAN SYLVIA’S DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DOCKAGE MPV-ES 2002 CLEANING SERVICE Sales person with interest in antiques. The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Basic computer knowledge and record Hourly, Daily, Weekly good condition,good tires,body in good 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Inc. (CROW) is seeking an experienced keeping, year round position. Approx.30 condition 99,000 miles only driven LOW RATES. FREE ESTIMATES. Development Director with 3 to 5 years hrs. a week some weekends. Send resume and Monthly. fi ve months a year,last year of this COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL. experience in non-profi t fundraising. or info. to [email protected] Captiva Island 472-5800 model with automatic doors 472-9899 ☼NS 12/11 CC 1/1 QUICK CLEANS FOR $30 Candidates should have a proven track ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN [email protected] reasonable price LICENSED IN CAPE CORAL & SANIBEL record in managing memberships, grant ☼NS 12/25 CC 1/1 PH 239-945-2837 CELL 1-270-317-1903 writing, event planning, donor cultivation, ☼NS 11/27 CC 1/1 direct mail, and planned giving. Working knowledge of Donor Perfect a plus. Requirements Bachelors degree, excellent communication skills, strong writing Shore Fishing: HELP WANTED and presentation skills, ability to work CAUTION collaboratively, comfort interacting with major donors, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. CHILDCARE WORKER E-mail cover letter, resume and salary NEEDED requirements to [email protected] or mail to Dr. Linda Estep. Executive Director, GARAGE • Childcare worker needed for special Events CROW, PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. at Sanibel Community Church. Nursery ☼NS 1/1 CC 1/22 MOVING • YARD age thru 3rd Grade. Part time with hourly compensation. Call Holly 239-472-2684. SALES Don't Harm The Fish ☼NS 12/25 CC 1/8 by Capt. Matt Mitchell JERRY’S FOODS WAITRESSES OR WAITERS Looking for experienced Waitresses or anding a big fi sh you lift it out of the water – HAIR STYLIST BOOTH SANIBEL ESTATE SALE from the beach can and do it quickly. Waiters with open availability Monday ● RENTAL AVAILABLE through Sunday. If interested call 1653 Bunting Lane Lbe hard on the fi sh. Before releasing, Join our Professionals at the New and ask for Kim 472-9300. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dragging a fi sh up onto revive the fi sh while McGregor Salon. Increase your income, ☼NS 5/29 CC TFN January 2, 2016 the sand if you’re going to holding it in the water; be your own Boss. Positive, friendly, Must liquidate entire contents of the home. release it is not an option moving it slowly back and comfortable atmosphere. Close to FMB & CASH and CARRY Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor ☼NS 12/25 CC 1/1 as it usually damages or forth so water goes over Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart. kills the fi sh. its gills. The fi sh will let For Info call Anita 239-233-9882 ● Hold the fi sh in the you know when it’s ready ☼RS 3/13 CC TFN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED water while you unhook it to swim off. Volunteers needed for light general if you’re going to release ● Florida just recently maintenance. Call (CHR) Community Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. it. changed the regulations ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN ● The less you can on fi shing from shore. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To advertise in the touch a fi sh before release Florida residents as well The Bailey-Matthews National Shell River Weekly News the better for the fi sh. as out of state visitors Museum needs Education and Great Hall ● If you want a picture need a fi shing license to volunteers. No experience necessary, will Call 415-7732 with the fi sh, support it as fi sh from shore. train. Please contact Melanie at (239) 395-2233 ext 11. ☼NS 7/11 NC TFN

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Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Bayshore Park Fort Myers 1969 6,588 $2,600,000 $2,500,000 96 Portofino Miromar Lakes 2007 3,725 $1,650,000 $1,350,000 126 Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club Fort Myers 2013 3,301 $1,495,000 $1,332,500 41 Buttonwood Harbor North Fort Myers 2001 4,979 $1,279,000 $1,150,000 272 Sanctuary Bonita Springs 2005 2,961 $888,800 $844,000 0 Cape Harbour Cape Coral 1998 3,624 $854,000 $840,000 265 Corkscrew Shores Estero 2015 3,877 $799,900 $800,000 2 Belle Meade Fort Myers 2015 3,411 $779,438 $762,000 259 Briarcliff Fort Myers 2000 4,237 $700,000 $685,000 241 Dunes Sanibel Island Sanibel 1996 1,788 $698,000 $675,000 103 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate ★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ 30 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 SUDOKU Emergency ...... 911 To play Sudoku: Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce ...... 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Complete the grid so Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 that every row, column HealthPark Medical Center ...... 1-800-936-5321 Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce ...... 332-3624 and every 3x3 box Foundation for Quality Childcare ...... 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce ...... 454-7500 contains the numbers Fort Myers Beach Library ...... 463-9691 1 through 9 (the same Lakes Regional Library ...... 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce ...... 931-0931 number cannot appear Post Offi ce ...... 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau ...... 338-3500 more than once in a ARTS Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 row, column or 3x3 box.) Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 There is no guessing Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 and no math involved, BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 just logic. Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 answer on page 27 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers ...... 288-2535 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 SW Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Pets Of The Week Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ello, name is Frankie and I am a Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL 3-year-old neutered male pit bull Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 Hterrier, white and brown in color. Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 I was abandoned with my canine family. Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 We had no food, water or shelter and now Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 are in need of forever homes. I’m a quiet, Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 easy-going guy with a rugged but hand- Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 some face. The little brown spot on the duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 top of my head provides the perfect target Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 for you to kiss. Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 Adoption fee: $75 (includes a free gift FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 while supplies last during Animal Services Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 Home 4 The Holidays Adoption Promo). Garden Club of Cape Coral ...... 239-257-2654 I’m Thomas, a domestic short hair, neu- Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 tered male brown tabby cat, age 4. I have Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 a wonderful, easy-going personality and Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 would love your companionship. I like sit- NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 ting on laps to be brushed and petted but Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 I’m a very big kitty so if your lap isn’t big Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 enough I’ll just cuddle up next to you. Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 Adoption fee: $50 (includes a free gift Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 while supplies last during Animal Services Kiwanis Clubs: Home 4 The Holidays Adoption Promo). Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 For information about this week’s Frankie ID# 644071 Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 on to Animal Services’ website at www. Gateway to the Islands...... 218-5768 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Iona-McGregor ...... 482-0869 Lions Clubs: to the animal’s ID number. The website Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 updates every hour so you will be able Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 to see if these or any other pets are still Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 available. Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 The shelter is open for adoptions POLO Club of Lee County ...... 477-4906 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 through Saturday. The shelter is located United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office AREA ATTRACTIONS off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 All adoptions include spay/neuter sur- Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 gery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 vaccination and county license if three Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 months or older, flea treatment, worm- Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 ing, heartworm test for dogs six months JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 for cats, training DVD, 10-day health Langford Kingston Home ...... 239-334-2550 guarantee, and a bag of Science Diet pet Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 food. Skatium ...... 321-7510 The adoption package is valued at Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 $500. True Tours ...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: Thomas ID# 645490 [email protected] THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - JANUARY 1, 2016