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VOL. 9, NO. 27 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers JULY 9, 2010 ‘Ding’ Darling Days Photo Contest Starts Clicking July 15 uly 15 marks the opening of the Jannual “Ding” Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest. The contest, spon- sored by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society- Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) and held in conjunction with “Ding” Darling Days, October 17 to 23, honors the birthday of Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling, one of the foremost conser- vationists in American history and driving force behind the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Deadline for sub- mission is 4 p.m. on September 15. For an entry form and other contest information, log on to www.dingdarling- society.org and click on “Photo Contest.” Or contact DDWS at ding- [email protected] Joe Mikus of Winchester, Virginia, took first place in last or 472-1100, ext. 233. year’s “Ding” Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Winners will be Contest with his Roseate Spoonbill announced and awarded prizes at Conservation Art Day on Saturday, October 23, part of “Ding” Darling Days. Entries may be delivered in person to JN “Ding” Darling NWR or by mail to “Ding” Photographers get out the zoom lenses at Main and Hendry for last year’s Purple Martin Darling Wildlife Society, One Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957. Festival Only amateur photographers are eligible to enter. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society is a non-profit friends organization that supports environmental education and services for JN “Ding” Darling NWR. usual roosting area, the parking lot across Celebrate Purple from his business. He emphasizes the importance of sav- Martin Festival ing the mahogany trees in that lot where for years the purple martins have fasci- Sanibel Beaches June Attendance With The Bar nated people with their aerial show as they prepare for the nightly roost. Breaks All Previous Years’ Levels Association Bistro Properly maintaining those trees is crucial, he thinks, for the martins are he City of Sanibel announced that the June 2010 attendance at the public by Gerri Reaves good for downtown, bringing in large beaches on Sanibel exceeded all previous years’ monthly activity for June. can the skies of downtown Fort numbers of local residents and visitors TSanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra reported that, “Our beaches are pristine throughout the summer. Myers at dusk, and you’ll see the and in excellent condition... and our summer visitors are here.” The public parking The nightly show is wonderful for chil- lots at Sanibel’s beaches generated $132,822 for the period between June 1 and Sswoop of the “early birds.” For weeks now, bird lovers have been dren, especially, he says, a great family June 30. activity. Zimomra went on to say, “These numbers are very important to us inasmuch as the monitoring downtown skies for the arrival of summertime’s most celebrated visitors, This year’s festival builds on the last unseasonable cold winter deflated beach parking revenues for first quarter 2010 by 24 year’s success, which received television, percent, which was approximately $82,100. “Activity at Sanibel’s beaches is a major the purple martins, on their yearly migra- tion south. print-media, and Internet coverage. economic indicator for our community and our region.” Zimomra concluded, “Thus, In the four years that The Bar “It started with maybe 10 or 15 we are committed to maintaining this great asset to world-class destination standards.” Association Bistro has held the Purple people coming down on the corners, The City of Sanibel maintains 24.5 miles of shoreline, of which 11.75 is direct Martin Festival, this is the latest those and within a week, we had a 100 people Gulf of Mexico shoreline and can be accessed from seven public parking lots. All funds chattering birds have arrived. every night,” Kopko says. generated from the public beach parking lots are utilized exclusively for maintaining the But they are arriving, says Ron Kopko, The bar’s Purple Martin “lottery” start- beaches, fishing pier, dune vegetation, trails, bathrooms and parking lots. In addition to owner of The Bar Association and festival ed in June and will continue throughout the revenue generated at the public parking lot, the city receives an annual grant from organizer. the season. Each night, the first person to the Lee County Tourist Development Council to maintain the beaches. He’s seen several hundred circling the be “dropped” on receives a free drink. continued on page 3 continued on page 3 2 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Celebrating The Fourth Of July In Early Fort Myers by Gerri Reaves lmost a century ago, Fort Myers celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade down flag-bedecked First Street. In Athis circa 1912 photo taken from Phoenix Hall, parade- goers delight in the log-cabin float pulled by two white horses and flag-waving spectators line the balcony of the Bradford Hotel. The photographer was perched in an advantageous spot for the occasion, the southeast corner of First and Hendry. Phoenix Hall, located above the EL Evans Hardware Store, served as a community center and meeting place for the 23 years of its existence. The structure was built in 1890. The holiday crowd gathers at storefronts on the Bradford block. Businesses of that era included Foxworthy’s Clothing, Hunter’s Drugstore, the U.S. Post Office, M. Flossie Hill’s Store, and Heitman’s Grocery. On the south (right) side of the block was the Grand Theatre. A few automobiles are parked on the unpaved street in front of the Bradford Hotel, but cars were yet to rule the road. Most people still negotiated the streets by wagons horseback, bicycle, or just plain walking. Fort Myers celebrates the Fourth of July, circa 1912, seen from the southeast corner of First In Fort Myers’ early history, Fourth of July celebrations were standard. One and Hendry notable exception, however, was 1887, when the yellow-fever epidemic so severely courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society curtailed movements that the town did not officially honor Independence Day. Strict Be sure to quarantines and sheer dread of disease kept people home. visit another But the spirit bounced back, most notably in 1896, when a public celebration valuable histor- attended by more than 1,500 people was held at Tournament Park (at today’s ical resource, Tournament Street and McGregor Boulevard). Festivities included a barbecue, races, the Southwest ballgame, and contests. Florida The Fort Myers Brass Band, resplendent in new white duck uniforms, played 80 Historical tunes, and even continued the performance that evening at a public ball in Phoenix Society, locat- Hall. ed at 10091 Within a couple of years after this parade photo was snapped, this particular view McGregor didn’t exist. Boulevard. Call The wood-frame Phoenix Hall, like much of the rest of the south side of the 939-4044 or block, would soon be demolished. The dim outline of the Bank of Fort Myers (behind drop by on the upstairs porch) signals the modernization that would soon sweep the rest of the Wednesday or south side of the block. Saturday, 9 The upstairs porch seen on the right side of the historic photo vanished to make a.m. to noon. way for the modern buildings still standing today, the Earnhardt and Langford build- Sources: ings. The Story of The Evans Hardware and Phoenix Hall were replaced in 1914 with the First Fort Myers National Bank of Fort Myers, an impressive granite neoclassical building. by Karl H. Once the bank’s columns were in place, the upstairs parade view was forever Grismer and changed. the archives of Today Avery, Whigham & Winesett, PA is located where a photographer cap- the Southwest tured a Fourth of July moment in early Fort Myers. Florida Walk down to First and Hendry and imagine the Fourth of July hoopla of old Fort Historical Myers, when horses pulled floats by cheering spectators. Society. Then walk a few steps to the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street, where you can learn more about how early Fort Myers celebrated. Don’t miss Tutankhamun: Wonderful Things from the Pharaoh’s Tomb, extended to August 15. For information, call 321-7430 or go to swflmuseumofhistory.com. The muse- um’s hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Today’s view from Avery, Whigham & Winesett, PA in the former First Sunday. National Bank of Fort Myers

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FGCU Business Insurance Presentation Political embers of the Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network will host a small business insurance presentation, Avoiding the Blind Side, from 5:30 Mto 7 p.m., Thursday, July 15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive in Estero. Florida Gulf Coast University’s Small Business Development Center sponsors the local Southwest Florida SBRN Chapter. Attendees will learn how to find answers to demystify business insurance, as well as guidance in how to insure their investment. Hosts for the evening are Reggie Blackmon, a financial consultant, of Great Florida Insurance; and John S. Kimbell of Alliance Financial Group. SBRN members’ cost for the event is $15 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres. Guests and unaffiliated small business owners pay $20 per person. Members and guests will have the opportunity to participate in the monthly Network After Five social event where members network and exchange ideas for growing their businesses. To register, go to www.sbdcseminars.org. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, July 13. For more information contact Lorna Kibbey, SBRN coordinator at 745-3700.

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Chinese & Japanese Cuisine OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm. Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Hotel Indigo) Sponsored by Alva Inc. www.alvafl.org 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 5 “I wish I could spend more time in Miss Florida each city,” said Clementi. I have made so many contacts. Her personal favorite was Climbs Sanibel the Old St. Joe Lighthouse “because a person actually lives in it and he showed Lighthouse For us around.” Upon her graduation from Jupiter Cancer Research High School, Clementi auditioned for Tokyo Disneyland’s only dance show, Once upon a Mouse. Before she knew it, she moved halfway around the world to perform for seven months. In the fall of 2004, she became an Orlando Magic dancer and was named captain for 2006-09 and was a game emcee during the past two seasons. Clementi attended the University of Central Florida where she received her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and minored in engineering leadership. Stamp Club Meetings Megan Clementi with U.S. Coast Guard officers Smith and Toval, who accompanied her on the climb he Cape Coral Stamp Club holds monthly meetings with a program Tand philatelic auction. Meetings Clementi’s Climb for the Cure, which After Sanibel, Clementi went on to take placeon the fourth Tuesday of the Megan Clementi about to begin her climb she created, is to scale all the climbable Port Boca Grande and Gasparilla Island month in the Community Room at of Sanibel Lighthouse’s 135 steps lighthouses in the state, a total of 30, to lighthouses. The previous day she had Epiphany Episcopal Church, 2507 S. Del raise money for breast cancer research climbed Hillsboro and Cape Florida lights. Prado Boulevard, near corner of Everest by Anne Mitchell for the Susan G. Komen fund. She began With her on Sanibel was John Parkway. Doors open about 6 p.m. and her challenge in January and is closing in Kennedy, treasurer of the Florida the meeting starts at 7 p.m. iss Florida, 26-year-old Megan on her goal. Lighthouse Association. “Quite a few Clementi, climbed the 135 steps Dues are $6 a year. “I thought it would bring new attention lighthouses are not climbable,” he said. Visitors are welcome. Mof Sanibel’s historic lighthouse to the cause and to highlight the need “Cape Canaveral is under construction on June 29 and scratched one more For more information call 542-9153, to restore our Florida lighthouses,” she until August,” he added. There are also log onto www.capecoralstampclub.com lighthouse off the 30 she plans to visit added. reef lights that aren’t physically climbable. and climb before her reign ends July 10. or e-mail [email protected].

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In addition there will be a private rooftop patio on the second floor of the facility that will provide residents of the memory care unit access to For New Rehabilitation Facility a protected and secure garden environment. hell Point In addition, a new administration building is also underway and will be a single story Retirement addition extending off the Southwest portion of the Larsen Pavilion. It will incorporate SCommunity a monolithic reinforced concrete floor slab with thickened integral footings beneath has completed bearing walls and columns. the first phase of According to Southern, the construction of the two buildings is on track and both construction on are scheduled to be complete by December. the new rehabili- tation facility and administration buildings, a $5 million addition Florida Junior Civitans to the Larsen Pavilion, a skilled Win At Convention nursing facility. Shell Point broke ground on these two buildings in December 2009 and completion is anticipated for the end of this year according to Bob Southern, Aerial view of construction site director of proj- ect development. Wright Construction Group is the contractor for the project, and David Van Loon, senior project manager for Wright, is coordinating the construction. Jeff Sinatra, proj- ect superintendent for Wright, was responsible for the construction of the foundation for the new building. “The rehab addition will be a two-story structure located to the east of the Larsen Pavilion,” said Van Loon. id” and structural fill was put into place. The new free-standing rehabilitation facility will feature 7,465 square feet of space dedicated to providing the most advanced therapy, restorative programs, and state-of- the-art equipment available for assisting residents in building strength, regaining agility, and recovering movement and the highest function possible following an injury, illness, or surgery. Some of the new features will include state-of-the-art equipment for assessing and improving balance to provide stability and reduce falls. With this new equipment the individual’s progress can be recorded and monitored to track improvement. The larger gym will allow more people to utilize the services, and individual treatment rooms will be available to provide privacy. The Occupational Therapy Transition Suite will allow Junior Civitans at the international convention for better preparation in a real-world environment as patients prepare to return home, or to their normal routines. ifty Florida teens celebrated winning first place for their statewide project, Race for Research: Run, Walk or Roll for a Cure which all combined raised over F$6,500 for medical research at the Civitan International Research Center. 24 Hour Service • Service to the Airport Florida Junior Civitans also received honorable mention and profile internationally for their other state wide project, Be a NO PHONE Driver Phocus on the Road, at Towncar Available the recent International convention in Jacksonville. Florida placed third as one of the best overall Districts of the Year in International Junior Civitan. After intensive workshops then planning for the upcoming year with Errol’s Taxi incoming Junior Civitan Governor Zachary Rivera of Bishop Moore in Orlando, their new goal is to place first next year. 239-770-3333 Junior Civitans across Florida are celebrating the election of Matthew Pendleton DRIVERS VOTED BEST IN TOWN of Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville as the 34th Junior Civitan International WANTED President. He was Junior Civitan Governor for Florida this past year, leading 1,030 South Ft. Myers and the Beach teens in community service and environmental projects. Matthew was named Distinguished Governor of Excellence for successful team work and leadership. Eleven Florida Junior Civitan Clubsearned Honor Club patches for their banner and three clubs earned Honor Club of Distinction, meaning they completed all of the com- A munity service, social awareness, environmental and knowledge projects required by REG TOMO Junior Civitan International as well as joint projects with their sponsoring Civitan Club. CG TIV This past year, the teens collected blankets for the poor, helped with Special M Olympics, helped restore oyster reefs, raised funds for Relay for Life, visited seniors in nursing homes, made Christmas gifts for needy children, fed the homeless and worked with abused children, just to mention a few of their many projects. Free A/C Brunos Plaza Planet Fitness Publix Inspection Share your community news with us. Citco Gas Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 Call 245-8911 Big Gulfshore Lots Liquor or email [email protected] 15580 MCGREGOR BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33908 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 7 Along The River

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ouldn’t it be great to have instant No Way José is on deck from 1 to 5:30 flexibility with the color or style p.m., Vytas Vibe from 6 to 10 p.m. Wof your hair? Now you can at and the Oysters from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Snap Lites Wigs and Accessories in Sunday, No Way José from 1 to 5:30 Nervous Nellie’s in Fort Myers Beach is also home to Ugly’s Waterside Bar, the place downtown Fort Myers. Owner Michelle p.m. and Hight Tide from 6 to 10 p.m.; where everyone gets prettier DePalma is a former hairdresser who can Monday, Left of Center from 6 to 10 cut, style and custom fit any of the wigs p.m.; Tuesday, Vytas Vibe from 6 to 10 air for approximately 40 minutes before The Bar Association Bistro is located and hair pieces in her shop. She also p.m.; Wednesday, High Tide from 6 to diving into the trees for the night. at 1609 Hendry Street, Fort Myers. It is offers Snap Caps, which are made-to- 10 p.m.; and Thursday, The Oysters Owners Ron Kopko and Mark open for lunch Tuesday through Friday order hats with hair. from 6 to 10 p.m. Every Thursday, Solomon are selling hot dogs and snow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner Wearing hair pieces is very “in” right Nellie’s is now featuring Open Mic Night cones on the sidewalk in front of their Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 9 now and discriminating wig wearers will from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. restaurant in the historic Peeples Court p.m. Call 334-8080. tell you that there is nothing like the ver- Are you and your friends regulars of during the weekend of the festival. satility of a human hair wig. Today’s hair Nellie’s and Ugly’s? Then be sure to join pieces are natural-looking and DePalma Nellie’s Mug Club. 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The shop is open Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Tueday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to Eatery is located at 1131 First Street, 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from Fort Myers Beach, in the historic Baywalk 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from district. Take-out is also available by call- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday fittings are ing 463-8077. available by appointment only. Call 738- The fourth annual Purple Martin 9039. Festival is on July 9, 10 and 11 at The After updating your personal style, Bar Association Bistro in downtown stroll down to Fancy Flamingo Fort Myers. It is a celebration to honor Antiques to find something special to the 30,000-plus purple martins that are accent your home. Owner Jesse Williams’ roosting in the trees across from the res- shop consists of 3,900 square feet of taurant. The birds arrive every evening space filled with an eclectic collection of around 8 p.m. and do their dance in the quality antiques, heirlooms, vintage cloth- ing and consignments. The knowledge- able staff can help you find the perfect pieces to suit your taste and décor. Fancy Flamingo Antiques is located at 2259 Widman Way, in downtown Fort Myers’ River District. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 334-1133. Please visit our River Weekly News If you are driving down to Fort Myers online advertisers at Beach this week, stop by Nervous www.islandsunnews.com. Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery You can click through to their for great food with live music and Web sites for more information happy hour all day upstairs at Ugly’s about real estate, shopping, Waterside Bar. restaurants and services. On Friday, July 9, jam to the beats of Just click on the logos surrounding Vytas Vibe from 6 to 10 p.m. and Mark the front page. Kobie from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 8 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 Nursery care for pre-school children and Sunday worship services: 489-3973 Churches/Temples Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available Early Grace Traditional, 8 a.m. Father Joseph Clifford. ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION at each service. Awesome Grace Contemporary, 9 a.m. Weekly masses: has moved to its new home FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Classic Grace Traditional, 10:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. on 2756 McGregor Boulevard 15690 McGregor Boulevard Sunday School God’s Group, 8:45 and Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; Fort Myers, (6 blocks south of the Fort Myers, 482-2030 10 a.m. Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Edison Home; 2 miles north of Colonial Pastor: David Stauffer. MESSIAH REFORMED CHURCH Reconciliation is available at the church on Boulevard.) Traditional services 9:00 a.m.; Worship Gathering - Sunday 10 a.m. Saturdays at noon and by appointment Reverend Dr. Wayne Robinson Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Alan Bondar SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The Fort Myers Villas Civic Association Bldg. METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Children’s Education: 9 a.m. church is 1/2 mile past the intersection of 2306 Sunrise Blvd. Fort Myers, 33907 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Adult Education: 10 a.m. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on the Phone/text: 220-8519 344-0012 Phone 226-0900 way to Sanibel. website: messiahreformed.com Pastor Rev. Steve Filizzi Email: [email protected] FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Bible Study - Wednesday 6:30 p.m. An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation Website: www.allfaiths-uc.org 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Fellowship Lunch - Sunday noon Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ANNUNCIATION GREEK Estates. Teen Events - Monthly Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday Morning Service and Sunday c/website for podcasts, special events, min- ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers School, 10:30 a.m. istries, calendar, blogs, etc. CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Reverend Fr. Athanasios Michalos Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting, NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers Orthros Service Sunday 9am 7:30 p.m. OF FORT MYERS 239-939-4711, www.smlcs.org Divine Liturgy Sunday 10am Child care provided at all services. 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10B Wednesday Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Visit our Reading Room for quiet study at: 791-6908 Dinner $5, 6:15 p.m. bible studies Sunday School, Community Night 2281 W. First Street, River District Tom Richards, Pastor Worship: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., 239-481-2099 www.spirituality.com and www.christian- Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with 9:15 BETH SHILOH MESSIANIC science.com Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m. a.m. adult and children’s Bible Study, plus SYNAGOGUE: FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Sunday Evening 6 p.m. marriage enrichment studies. Divorce Care 15675 McGregor Boulevard. 437-3171 13545 American Colony Boulevard (off Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Daniels Parkway in the Colony), Fort Special Monday Community Group service During Lent: Wednesday worship Friday Service, 8 p.m. Myers, 936-2511 at 7 p.m. for those who can not attend noon and 6:15 p.m. Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Joey Brummett Sundays. TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE: Shabbat School Saturday Morning Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Adult Hebrew Classes Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers Rabbi Jeremy Barras Please call for information on full program. p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. Pastors: Bill Stephens, Stu Austin and Cantorial Soloists Joseph/Lynn Goldovitz BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Howard Biddulph, Associate Pastor Shabbat Services, Friday, 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD: (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN Traditional Worship at 8:00 and 9:30 am, Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 MINISTRIES CONGREGATION Contemporary Worship at 11:00am Bar/Bat Mitzvah Services, Saturday, (Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall) 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, Sunday School at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 437-4330. Rev. Mark Condrey, Pastor Youth and Children’s programming runs Religious Education Classes, Midweek, Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. concurrent to Sunday services. Grades 2-7, Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Church School: 9:15 a.m. Nursery care provided at all services Preschool Classes, Monday through Friday CHURCH OF THE CROSS: FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL For more information visit: www.newhope- Confirmation Classes, Wednesday, 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: fortmyers.org 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pastors: Jeff Moran and Michael Bulter; 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. to noon A nondenominational church emphasizing 482-3133. Philip White, pastor (Meets at Ft. Myers Beach Masonic Lodge) TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE): a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers Beach 14486 A & W Bulb Road, Sunday Service: 9 a.m. Contemporary Church School: 10:15 a.m. 267-7400. Fort Myers, 433-0201. 10:45 a.m. Traditional. Adult Forum: 9 a.m. Pastors: Bruce Merton, Gail and RC Rabbi: Benjamin S. Sendrow, HOLY THEOTOKOS MONASTERY: Fleeman Cantor: I. Victor Geigner. CHRIST THE KING 111 Evergreen Road, North Fort Myers, Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Weekly services: Monday and Thursday, 9 1188 Lake McGregor Drive, Fort Myers, 997-2846 Contemporary Worship 11:15 a.m. a.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. 432-1724. Reverend N. Everett Keith II; Eastern Orthodox men’s monastery. Phone: 267-7400 Fax: 267-7407 Religious school Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon, An Old Catholic Community; Liturgy Liturgical services conducted in the Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com and Wednesday, 4:30 to 6 p.m. in English; Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m. English, Greek and Church Slavonic lan- e-mail: [email protected] Family Midrash services on the first and COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: guages, following the Julian (Old) Calendar. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH: third Fridays of the month at 7 p.m. 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Pre bar/bat mitzvah class Monday, 5:30 to Rev. Dan Hagmaier, pastor Days: The Third and Sixth Hours at 8:30 Walter Still, Senior Pastor, 7 p.m., followed by confirmation class from Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 8 and 9:30 a.m. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Nursery available IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL 3/4 mile south from the intersection of For information on early childhood educa- CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH: CONGREGATION: McGregor, San Carlos and Gladiolus. tion/preschool, phone 482-1121. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, A congregation of the ELCA. THE NEW CHURCH 481-5442 454-4778 REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH The New Church of SWFL is located at Danny Harvey, pastor The Rev. Dr. John S. Adler, pastor 3950 Winkler Extension, Fort Myers 10811 Sunset Plaza Circle, by Summerlin Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Weekly services: Daily early learning center/day care and Pine Ridge Roads, behind Zoomers Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing Sunday Services, 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. and the ponds. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; 274-0143 Reverend Nadine Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST Spiritual Recovery, Wednesdays 10 a.m. CYPRESS LAKE and Church School CENTER: Healing Service, Wednesdays 11 a.m. and PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in Meditation classes. All are welcome. Fridays 6:30 p.m. 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481- Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist Guided meditations offering many meth- Sunday Worship Services, 11 a.m. 3233; Clint Cottrell, pastor with Healing ods for relaxing the body and focusing Call for information 481-5535. Sunday services: Child care available at Saturday 5 p.m. and the mind on virtuous objects to bring THOMAS A. EDISON Traditional, 8 and 11 a.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. services. increasing peace and happiness into CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Contemporary, 9:30 a.m. JESUS THE WORKER daily activity. For information, class times 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers Children’s Church K4J (Kids for Jesus) CATHOLIC CHURCH: and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ 9:45 a.m. 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 MeditationInFortMyers.org. Ford Winter Estates CYPRESS LAKE Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH: Senior Minister: Douglas Kelchner UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Traditional Worship Sunday’s 10:15 a.m. 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH: 454-3336 Website: www.edisonchurch.org Fort Myers, 482-1250 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, Robert G. Kasten, Pastor Phone: 334-4978 Sunday Traditional Service: 8 and 218-8343 Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST 11 a.m., Praise Service: 9:30 a.m. Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman Nursery available CHURCH FORT MYERS: Sunday School: All times Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway one FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD All are welcome. Junior Church grades one to five mile west of I-75) OUTREACH MINISTRIES: LAMB OF GOD LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL Wee Church Pre-K to K Minister: The Rev. Allison Farnum 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, CHURCH: Evening Service 6 p.m. Sunday services and religious education at 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan Wednsday Service 6 p.m. 10:30 a.m. “Voice of Faith,” WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Boulevard, Three Oaks area, Fort Myers, ST. COLUMBKILLE For information on all church events call Sunday, 1:30 p.m. 267-3525 CATHOLIC CHURCH: 561-2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. Thursday Service, 7:30 p.m. Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off continued on page 9 Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. Penniman, associate pastor McGregor and north of Gladiolus. THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 9 From page 8 and communities out of poverty. VISTA Mary Jo and Jim resided in Louisville, positions at Children’s Home Society OBITUARY Kentucky for 18 years prior to retiring to Churches/Temples will focus on increasing the number of Southwest Florida in 1982. They lived for UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS: children and families served through seven years in Old Naples, then moved Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. early education programs, increasing the to Sanibel Island where they made their Healing Circle 11 a.m. organization’s donor and volunteer base, home for 15 years, before moving to Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. and expanding relationships with area Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers in 2004. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic businesses. Mary Jo was an avid reader and loved music, meditation in a loving environment. VISTA members working with discussing books at book clubs in both Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, Children’s Home Society will work to Sanibel and Fort Myers. She was active Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN increase awareness in the organization’s in the Sanibel Congregational United CHURCH: programs among low-income families Church of Christ, and she volunteered 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across through creating marketing programs and regularly at the HealthPark Medical from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 activities. Members will also work on fun- Center and at the South Fort Myers Food Pastor: Interim Pastor Dr. Luder Whitlock draising events and assist with grant and Pantry. She was a great bridge player Sunday Service: funding research as well as working to and kept physically active with water 9:30 a.m., Contemporary; establish auxiliary volunteer groups. aerobics and tennis. Travel was another Worship and Adult Classes VISTA members commit to serve one of Mary Jo’s special interests, and 11 a.m., Blended Worship she enjoyed exchanging homes with WORD OF LIFE CHURCH: full-time for one year at the agency. In 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; return, they receive a modest living allow- European families on a number of occa- Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; ance, health insurance and other benefits. sions. Wednesday 7 p.m. At the end of the year of service, mem- Mary Jo is survived by her husband, Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi bers receive either a Segal AmeriCorps Jim; two sons, Douglas Hynden (Melanie) ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH: Education Award or a post-service sti- of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Eric Hynden 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, (Sherri) of Fort Myers; one daughter, pend. MARY JO (KELLER) HYNDEN 481-4040, Pastor, Steve Hess “These would be ideal positions for Amy Hynden Lyons (Shawn) of Danville, Sunday Services: 8 a.m. traditional; recent college graduates, or even more ary Jo (Keller) Hynden, 78, of Kentucky; and eight grandchildren, who 9:30 a.m. contemporary; 11 a.m. blendings. seasoned professionals with an interest in Fort Myers, Florida, died on were Mary Jo’s pride and joy. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. family and child welfare issues who want MJune 28, 2010, surrounded by A memorial service will be held on to make a difference in our community,” her loving family, at HealthPark Medical Monday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the said Jacqueline House, development Center in Fort Myers. Sanibel Congregational United Church of Grant Awarded director for Children’s Home Society of Mary Jo was born on December 12, Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Florida, Southwest Division. 1931 in Mason, Ohio. She graduated with a reception to follow. In lieu of flow- For Service Those interested in learning more Phi Beta Kappa from Miami University ers, expressions of sympathy may be in about the VISTA service opportunities (Ohio) in 1953, and she was studying for the form of contributions to Habitat for Opportunities at Children’s Home Society can call her master’s degree in English at Indiana Humanity or the Harry Chapin Food hildren’s Home Society of Jacqueline House at 275-3049 or e-mail University when she met James R. Bank in Fort Myers or to a charity of Southwest Florida received an her at [email protected]. Hynden who was also in graduate school one’s own choice. CAmeriCorps VISTA grant to there. They married on June 18, 1955 in assist with the organization’s fundraising Richmond, Indiana and spent the next 55 efforts for programs that serve children Local Students years together as best friends. and families in Southwest Florida. The grant will provide for three VISTA posi- Take Part In tions serving Lee, Collier and Charlotte Living your way, in your home, counties. Talent Program Founded as Volunteers in Service to orty six students from Southwest is practical and affordable America, AmeriCorps VISTA is a nation- Florida Christian Academy par- al service program which sends VISTA Fticipated in the Duke University with Senior Companion Care members to serve at non-profit or local Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) government agencies where they work for the 2009-10 school year. 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• 10 a.m. Island Cruise to Fish Caught Useppa Or Cabbage Key The kingfish hit a live pilchard that was free-lined. The fishermen were • Boca Grande Cruise anchored on a wreck in the gulf trying to catch Spanish mackerel and ladyfish to • 4 p.m. Dolphin Watch Cruise use as bait for shark, tarpon and Goliath grouper. Ben was using light tackle, suitable • Beach & Shelling Cruise for Spanish mackerel and ladyfish, but undermatched for the big kingfish. The • Sunset Serenade Cruise fish made a long, strong initial run, fol- lowed by several more runs during the Reservations Required with Island Musicians 10-minute battle which included several 239-472-5300 trips around the boat for Ben. Call For Departure Times Ben’s patience and skill as an angler www.captivacruises.com were put to the test by this fish which was photographed and released to fight another day.

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Big Reds Abound Our redfish in Pine Island Sound don’t usually start to school up like this until In The Sound the end of July. All the other fish in the by Capt. sound seem to be running a little behind Matt Mitchell schedule because of the cold winter. With water temperatures up so high, ith good these redfish are seeking the shade of the morn- mangroves. Mangrove trees on the higher Wing high stages of the tide also provide shelter and water all week I safety from dolphins and other predators have been target- as well as holding baitfish and crustations ing redfish on most for the reds to feed on. charters. Action Chumming these redfish with cut bait has been very con- is also a good way to get them feeding sistent with moving or bunch them up tighter when they are water being the key a little more spread out. Cut threadfins, to getting these fish to eat. Fishing from mullet or ladyfish all work well for this. Regla Island south to the mouth of the Simply cut them up into small pieces and river produced lots of reds for me this throw them up under the trees. Either week with generally three or four com- wait them out or fish another spot and ing out of each hole. Reports of good return in a half hour or so. Some days action on reds has also been coming the redfish seem to respond better to cut from the entire sound. bait as they don’t have to chase it down Some of the biggest redfish I have in the hot water. seen all year have really started showing These big oversize redfish are really up well, including some real bruisers. hard fighting and a blast to catch. They The monster red of the week caught should be handled and treated with the on my boat measured 38 inches and was utmost care. Remember they are the a whopping 18 pounds. This beast of breeding stock of the fishery and the an inshore redfish came on the top of future of our redfish fishing. Take your the high tide while we were fishing small time to properly revive these fish as the mangrove keys in the mouth of the river. air and water temperature is so hot it We also had one other monster redfish takes a little longer than usual for them to Kat White with a big brood stock redfish hooked up in the same spot that was be ready to swim off after a long battle. possibly even bigger. It ran all the way The next few months is prime time to down the mangrove shoreline before get- get in on the action on these big brood CAPTIVA CRUISES is now off ering cruises from ting under the trees and rubbing through stock redfish. the leader. Capt. Matt Mitchell moved to Sanibel SANIBEL HARBOUR MARRIOTT A live pinfish tail hooked and thrown in 1980 and has fished local waters for NEW!! up under the trees was the bait of choice more than 25 years. He now lives in St. in FORT MYERS (Punta Rassa) to get in on the action. Almost all of the James City and has worked as a back reds I caught this week were over the country fishing guide for more than 10 CAPTIVA ISLAND CRUISE slot. Though not a bad problem to have, years. If you have comments or ques- Escape to this island village with shops, restaurants & beaches. it’s hard to find one you can take home tions email [email protected]. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Adult $30 / Child $20 to eat. CAYO COSTA STATE PARK-BEACH & SHELLING Beach & Shelling cruise to a premier barrier island state park. Pack a lunch, your swimming gear & adventurous spirit! Send Us Your Fish Tales 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ~ Adult $40 / Child $30 he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE CRUISE Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of Th is is an excellent cruise to view dolphins and Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. other wildlife in their natural setting. Drop them at the River Weekly, 16450 San Carlos Boulevard, Suite 2, Fort RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ~ Adult $25 / Child $15 Myers, Flordia 33908, or email to [email protected]. For Reservations & Information SUNSET & DOLPHIN CRUISE Call (239) 466-2245 Enjoy sunset on the water while admiring the local wildlife in their own playground BEACH CONDITIOCONDITIONS S REPORT Or Departure Times Vary ~ Adult $25 / Child $15 (239) 472-5300 Vessels are also available for Private Charters, Weddings, Go to: IIslandSunNews.com l dSunN www.captivacruises.com Family Reunions, Birthdays, Anniversary Parties and more! For uup-to-date -to-date information mation oon the local beaches hes

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The evergreen leaves are comprised of 11 to 21 leaflets of one to two inches long. Necklace pod’s native habitat is the edges of coastal hammocks and scrubs. Highly salt-and drought-tolerant, it’s suitable for coastal gardens, but does well inland too. This woody shrub typically reaches five to 10 feet and is usually wider than it is tall. However, because it tends to be leggy, most gardeners prefer to keep it pruned and to use it as a background plant. If carefully pruned and shaped, it will form a small tree. Plant pest-resistant necklace pod in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. The seed pods resembling a string of beads inspire the shrub’s common name Pruning and the removal of old seed pods are optional. photos by Gerri Reaves Propagate necklace pod with the conspicuous seeds or with cuttings. A word of caution: Children should avoid collecting the “necklaces,” for the seeds by Gerri Reaves induce vomiting if ingested. ecklace pod’s (Sophora tomentosa) most notable feature is the seed pod Sources: Everglades Wildflowers by Roger L. Hammer, The Shrubs and Woody which gives the shrub its common name. Vines of Florida by Gil Nelson, A Gardener’s Guide to Florida’s Native Plants by N The tight constriction of the fruit around the seed cavity causes the four- to Rufino Osorio, Native Florida Plants by Robert G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell. eight-inch pod to resemble a string of beads. Plant Smart explores sustainable gardening practices that will help you create Spikes of pea-like creamy yellow flowers bloom all year, attracting hummingbirds a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, hurricane- and pest-resistant South Florida and butterflies. landscape. The velvety leaves are covered with tiny silvery gray hairs, an ornamental feature that earns the plant another common name, silver-bush. 2Oɍ )ɛԭ 0ɆʑUɡ Lowest Price In Community!

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training will also be offered at a later date. Refuge May Check with the class instructor for details. The cost of the class is $40 and will Become Home be taught at the San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron classroom located To Another Croc at 16048 San Carlos Boulevard at the by Anne Mitchell corner of Kelly Road (across from Ace Hardware). or many, Sanibel’s beloved croco- Register online at www.scbps.com or dile who died last winter will never call the office at 466-4040. Fbe replaced – but a new croc released by wildlife officials may become the second lone example of the species Take A Cruise on the island. An eight-foot American crocodile Into The Past was released May 28 near the tower in the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife ruise to the historic Mound House Refuge on Sanibel. She was trapped in on Estero Bay where Theresa Grove City, near Englewood having trav- CSchober, director of cultural resources, will conduct a tour and sneak eled far north of her natural habitat of The crocodile is released in the refuge with its red identifying tag southernmost Florida. peek of the new underground archeo- Since she was found so far north, and and requested that they be allowed to logical exhibit. Along the way learn the previous crocodile had been so suc- release a relocated crocodile that same Local Waters, about the dynamic history and ecology cessful on the refuge, Refuge Manager afternoon. A trapper called them when of Punta Rassa, Pine Island Sound and Paul Tritaik gave permission to relocate responding to a nuisance alligator call Charts Class Estero Bay. This new exhibit at The Mound House offers a rare opportunity this animal to the JN “Ding” Darling in Grove City. Fortunately, their trapper by Cdr. Ron Terciak National Wildlife Refuge. knew the difference between a crocodile to walk in an actual Calusa shell mound The crococile sports a red #10 cattle and alligator. he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power to observe its construction, its layers tag on her tail and permanent scutes on “The crocodile needed to be relocated Squadron, a unit of the United and to see this cross section of 2,000 her tail are clipped to identify her. because she was found on private prop- TStates Power Squadron, will be years of Southwest Florida history. Tritaik stressed that the crocodile – a erty and the owner wanted her removed. offering the popular Local Waters/Local Reservations are required as space is threatened species – was not brought She did not threaten anyone, but just Charts class on Saturday, July 10 from limited. Cost for this unique opportu- here as an “attraction” or to replace the looked threatening. JN “Ding” Darling 8:15 a.m. to noon. nity is $45 per person which includes a other croc and there are no guarantees NWR was the closest conservation land The class is directed toward new boat- donation to The Mound House Cultural that she will even stay here. with a history of supporting a crocodile. ers and boaters new to the area, as well Resources Center. This Cruise into the Anyone who sees her is asked to Collier-Seminole State Park was too far as those wishing to learn chart reading. Past will depart Punta Rassa at 9 a.m. report to refuge staff by calling 472-1100 south,” he said. It will provide the boater with some of on Friday July 23 and return to Punta or post your sighting at the refuge educa- “We hope she finds a home where she the basics of navigation, oriented to the Rassa at 1:30 p.m. tion center. can coexist in the ecosystem, whether Fort Myers area. Students will be using Additional information and reserva- Tritaik explained how the reloca- here or wherever she goes,” he added. chart 11427 and you must bring this tions may be obtained by calling Captiva tion came about: “FWC called me… chart to the class. Optional on-the-water Cruises at 472-5300. THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 15 their creativity through costume and Girls’ Night Out At Broadway Music Video dance. The music video is 100 percent com- Palm Features Footloose Shoot Downtown munity-driven volunteer project with no ew Example Internet Consulting cost to produce or distribute it. is producing a video that could New Example is partnering with local Nput the Fort Myers River District businesses including Indigo Hotel, Howl on the national map. Called One Shot, Gallery, SKS Photo Shoot, Coloring the the video will showcase the talent, ener- World Art Gallery and supporters of Art gy, and redevelopment efforts of the Walk. River District. The video will be distributed under “Anyone can be part of the music the Creative Commons license and will video. We’re looking for 100 volunteers be available as a free download at www. and passionate supporters of the River newexample.com. Any business, group, District to participate in the music video,” and individual, is welcome to promote the said Antonio Castillo, principal of New video on its site. Example. One Shot will go viral very “I envision hundreds of business quickly and will give Fort Myers unprec- throughout the state and beyond to fea- edented exposure as a great place to live, ture the River District’s One Shot and for visit and start a business all while show- the video to further infuse our city with casing the historic redevelopment and energy and attract new businesses and Footloose at Broadway Palm excitement of the River District,” Castillo more visitors to the area,” said Castillo. roadway Palm Dinner Theatre is cutting loose this summer with the 1980’s added. movie musical Footloose, playing through July 25. Every Friday and Saturday One Shot will feature the high points Bnight Broadway Palm is offering a Girls’ Night Out Package (guys can come of the River District as volunteers will be too); with the purchase eight adult tickets there is a $10 discount off each ticket, strategically positioned along hot spots NARFE Meeting two bottles of wine for the table and each person will also receive a free martini of of the district including art galleries and he NARFE (National Active their choice. other businesses while lip-synching to a and Retired Federal Employees Footloose is a high-energy dance musical that tells the story of the lively city boy, song produced by a local musician. Ren, who moves to a small town where dancing has been banned by the anxious TAssociation) South Lee County Videotaping will take place on reverend. After the culture shock sets in, Ren tries to gain support from his friends to Chapter #1263 wil meet on Thursday, Thursday July 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 July 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the overturn the extreme ban and while doing so, he catches the attention of the preach- p.m. The video will be released on er’s daughter. International King Buffet, 9061 College The Oscar nominated Top 40 score includes The Girl Gets Around, Holding Out Monday, August 2. Parkway in Fort Myers. For A Hero, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, Almost Paradise and Footloose. To volunteer for the music video, go to TJ Johnson of CRF Communities will Footloose also plays Wednesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees. www.newexaple.com/oneshot and sign be the guest speaker. For more informa- Ticket prices range from $27 to $53 with group discounts available for parties of up online. Once registered, volunteers tion call 482-6713. 20 or more. There is a summer special for children 18 and under with tickets for will receive further instructions and be $18 for the buffet and the show. Call the box office at 278-4422, log onto www. assigned lyrics. Volunteers may unleash BroadwayPalm.com, or go to the box office at 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Benefit Concert and enthusiasts can attend a ben- efit concert which will provide Bfood and financial assistance for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. A special concert of bands will be held at Valerie’s Lounge, 17264 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, beginning at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 17. Those attending are asked to donate a mini- mum of five nonperishable food items or $5 as admission. Headlining the concert will be the band Strange Arrangement playing at 3:30. Other bands appearing will be Long Story Short at 2:15, The Drunk Monkeys at 5, and the TJ Kelly Band at 7. Jet Sound is donating all sound and lighting for the event. Attendees can also participate in a raf- fle for a Fender Strato Caster guitar, with the winning ticket number being drawn at 8 p.m. The guitar is being donated by Rick’s Music. The concert is being organized by Florida Gulf Coast University student Nick Forster as part of his Civic Engagement class, in which students select and become involved with a non-profit organization. Forster selected the Harry Chapin Food Bank because he believes the increase in unemployment, economic recession, and the recent winter freeze have increased the need for food banks in the area. For more information, contact Forster at 239-834-9132. 16 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 Double Your Fun At The Schoolhouse by Di Saggau wo excit- ing musical Trevues are playing at The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel. The 70s Show just opened, and it’s another highly entertaining show that whisks the audience back to the marvelous music of the ‘70s. You can’t go wrong with songs like I’ll Be There, Stayin’ Alive, Proud Mary, SOS, Gina Gloria, Lexie Dorsett and Samantha Dancing Queen, Get Down Tonight, Rotella I Will Survive, and YMCA. And that’s just a sampling of the 30 songs of an era gone by that you’ll enjoy revisiting. Chances are the songs will take you The talented cast consists of Lexie back exactly to where you were in the Dorsett, Gina Gloria, Kevin Todd ‘70s. The disco songs brought back great Murphy, Geoffrey Nelson and Samantha memories for me. Geoffrey Nelson, Samantha Rotella, Gina Gloria, Sarah Lawing, Miguel Cintron, Kevin Rotella. Musical direction is by Sarah The cast works well together. Most Murphy and Lexie Dorsett photos by Nick Adams Photography Lawing with Miguel Cintron on drums. songs are a collaboration of all five, but solo parts are also worked in so that The show is directed by Victor Legarreta The costumes and outrageous wigs also it runs Tuesdays and Thursdays through with choreography by Bobby Logue. I everyone has their chance to shine. Their voices and personalities truly do justice to add to the overall feel of the show. By August 12. Showtime is 7 p.m. for saw the show last Saturday evening and the close of the show the audience was both shows. For tickets call 472-6862. there was a good size crowd to join in the the great music of the ‘70s. With all the fancy dance moves, you’d think the cast standing up and singing along. The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater fun as the energetic cast took us through The 70s Show plays Wednesdays is located at 2200 Periwinkle Way on so many memories. might slow down for the second act, but they come out with gusto and even more and Saturdays through August 14. If you Sanibel. flashy movements. It was quite amazing. missed the other show 80s to the Max,

Fish, and several prize drawings. Park Final Concert Sun Splash To visitors can also experience over 14 acres of slides, tubes, and attractions, including In Shell Point Host Affordable Sun Splash’s three thrilling speed slides, Main Stream River, and a Tot Spot for Summer Series Family Fun Nights the little ones. Park admission for “Family he final performance in the Shell un Splash Family Waterpark will Fun Night” is $6 plus tax for Cape Coral Point Retirement Community open its doors after hours on residents, $8 plus tax for non-residents, TSummer Music Series will be SSaturday, July 10 for families to and $3 plus tax for same day park guests Reiko, Violinist and Friends, on partake in an evening full of slides, who wish to stay for the special evening Monday, August 2, at 7 p.m. This pools, music and fun at a discounted hours. was the first year for the Shell Point admission price. Sun Splash is currently open every Summer Music Series which has offered The special event, which will take day of the week from 10 a.m. to 5 performances by talented performers in place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., is the p.m. through August 22. Additional the Church Auditorium located on The third of five Family Fun Nights to be held Family Fun Nights will be held the sec- Island of Shell Point. at the waterpark this season. ond Saturday of the month through “Reiko is a very talented performer, The evening will feature music, food September (weather permitting). For and we have had her visit Shell Point specials, a chance to meet Swish the more information call 574-0558 or visit on many occasions,” said Dawn Boren, www.SunSplashWaterpark.com. director of resident life. “We are very happy to have her offer the final perfor- mance of our inaugural Summer Music Entertainment Nightly in “Sanibel’s Social Scene” Series, and look forward to having her Reiko Niiya-Chow The again in the future. She is definitely popu- ter of the Southwest Florida Symphony. lar with our residents, and the outside She has served as concert master for J community.” six orchestras and became one of the ACARANDA Reiko is a native of Tokyo, Japan and most prominent freelance violinists in the attended the prestigious Tokyo University country. Reiko and friends will present a of Fine Arts and Music, where she concert of both classical and popular pop Sanibel’s Best HAPPY HOUR Happy Apps $5.95 received her bachelor’s degree in violin favorites. 4 - 7 p.m. Nightly in the lounge Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, performance. Following her graduation, Tickets for the final concert are $15. Crispy Fried Calamari, Reiko came to the United States and To purchase tickets, or receive additional 2 for 1 Drinks Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, continued her training at the celebrated information about this concert, or future Call & Well Liquor, Draft Beer Selections, BBQ Beef Satays , University Jacobs School of Music, where concert series, call 454-2067. Select House Wine Snow Crab Legs, Chicken Wings she studied under world renowned Italian Shell Point Retirement Community is violinist Franco Gulli. located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin In 1982 Reiko moved to Fort Myers Road, two miles before the Sanibel 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 to begin her career as the concert mas- Causeway. THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 17

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orget the heat and feel the beat as the Hot Flashz dance troupe celebrates MangoMania this Saturday, July 10 at 3 p.m on the main stage at the German FAmerican Club in Cape Coral. The troupe will dance the Mango Woman dance with tropical fruit maraccas in hand, as well as a variety of other popular songs. Join the fun and tap your feet along with these 45 years and up gals who love to perform to raise money for their chosen charity, Camp Boggy Creek in central Florida. Camp Boggy Creek is a Paul Newman Hole-In-The-Wall traditional camp- ground that is medically equipped to provide Florida children who have serious illness- FINE ITALIAN CUISINE es a place to camp and feel like other kids, and allow them to spend time with kids with like illnesses. The Hot Flashz contribute the money from performances so that inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style these kids can attend a week at this camp completely free of charge. AJ Black, Chef/Owner

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Late Night Brass he 25th annual SummerJazz on the Gulf concert series will continue on SUNSET DINING, 5-7 pm Saturday, July 24 with a free concert by the versatile 10-piece band Late TNight Brass. Held at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, the fun, family-friendly concerts are Buy One Entree, Get One FREE free and are open to the public. A popular tradition for many Southwest Floridians, (One free entrée when entrée of equal or greater value is purchased. 18% gratuity will be added prior to credit. the concerts combine the smooth sounds of jazz with gorgeous gulf views, remarkable Not valid with any other coupon or on holidays. Value not to exceed $25.00). Off er Expires 7/31/10 sunsets over the water, cool breezes, and a relaxing atmosphere. The concert will be held on the resort’s scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf Not good in conjunction with any other coupon of Mexico. The concert will be from 7-10 p.m. and there will be parking just north of the hotel at Lowdermilk Park, with free parking provided to those with a Naples beach sticker. Free trolley service running to and from the resort also will be available. “Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... Guests may bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, but coolers are not permitted. Chef AJ Call 239-261-2222 for further information and directions. the recipe for a treasured dining experience” - Late Night Brass is a high-energy band that features a powerful four-piece horn sec- tion, a skilled four-piece rhythm section (keyboard, guitar, bass and drums), a dynamic male vocalist, and a very talented female vocalist. They will perform a range of songs 751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel from such popular horn bands as Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Blood Sweat & Tears, and The Doobie Brothers. The band has even opened up for Chicago, Reservations ~ 395-4022 Chris Botti, Billy Joel & Elton John, Michael Bublé, Earth Wind & Fire and Sting & www.ilTesoro.net The Police. 18 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 ded to Josh and Josh tossed Experiences Of A Lifetime In Week him his newly-purchased Rockies cap and bam – he Two Of Congress Baseball Travels hooked his fish. I must admit, as much as I have been looking forward to ballgames and ballparks, I have really been excited about discovering the Wild West. Within a 30-hour period, we took a meander- ing path from Denver to Flagstaff, Arizona, logging 800 miles while visiting three magnificent national parks and avoiding and detouring our way past tragic wildfires in Flagstaff. Our first priority was to tour Arches National Park near Moab, Utah. The rocky formations were the settings for several John Wayne mov- ies, the Warner Brothers car- Josh Congress toon hit, Roadrunner, Indiana by Doug and Josh Congress Jones, and many others. We edited by Ed Frank were in complete awe of the massive rock formations and eek Two of this year’s Western baseball journey took us from Denver to the vast wastelands. Anaheim, California, across some of the most breathtaking scenery in We continued westward WAmerica. By the time we reached Southern California our dusty old Toyota to Monument National Park Sequoia with 129,000 miles had traveled 3,700 miles the past two weeks – Sanibel about three hours south of to Anaheim. Moab on the Utah/Arizona But let me first tell you about our final day in Denver which Josh said “was our best border. Once again, Josh and tour day ever.” I were mesmerized by the For a $10 entrance fee, we were afforded the opportunity to drive up the highest painted background and the paved road in North America to Mount Evans, altitude 14,264 feet. For about 20 vast beauty of the park. minutes of this one-hour summit drive up this titanic beast I allowed no radio, no talk- Unfortunately, our old ing and no movement. I needed complete and utter focus traversing this narrow, road- Sequoia was not. way with no guard rail. The thin air made me dizzy and the 2,000-foot drop to my left Rather than spending Doug and Josh Congress on Mount Evans nearly caused me to upchuck. $25 for a guided tour on By the time we reached the summit, I had no feeling in my fingers because of the a Hummer-type vehicle with a Navajo death grip I had on the steering wheel. Indiana guide, we chose to make the dusty But it was an incredible reward. There are not adequate adjectives to describe the drive ourselves. Three miles into the trip, beauty. For 30 minutes we simply enjoyed the serenity and snapped hundreds of pic- fellow tourists were covering their ears as tures. Of course, Josh couldn’t resist throwing an ice ball at me. our little truck was hollering out in pain After carefully making our way down the mountain, it was time for our second making the most deafening screeching game at Coor’s Field, where we were treated to an 8-7 Rockies thriller over the noise one can imagine. Milwaukee Brewers. Panicked, I called my good friend, Tom, But what put this day over the top for Josh was getting an autograph of baseball’s a Toyota mechanic in Naples, who began top pitcher, Colorado’s Ubaldo Jimenez, who boasts this season’s lowest ERA along firing questions at me like a 911 opera- with the most wins in baseball. tor. Mercifully, moments later there was a At the end of the game as the Rockies were celebrating on the field, I saw Josh detour where horseback tours of the park standing by the Rockies’ dugout. Somehow he made his way past the ushers to the were available. For $120 (versus the $25 I front row where he made eye contact with Jimenez. Just like that, the super star nod- could have spent earlier), we played John Wayne for two hours while giving the Sequoia a rest. Josh was thrilled and couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as we galloped through the badlands and witnessed monumental structures like true cowboys. Back to the Sequoia, now covered with an inch of red desert dust, I prayed for a miracle. Thankfully, after a few miles on Rockies win! paved roads, the squeal disappeared. We departed for Flagstaff with the Grand Canyon next on the schedule. But one hour into the three-hour trip, we were met with flashing signs – highway closed. Western Flagstaff was under siege with brush fires. Off US 89 and onto AZ 64, we traversed when we approached a huge sign to Grand Canyon National Park. The lady at the park entrance said this was the only way to Flagstaff, waived our $25 admission fee and for the next three hours we enjoyed a fabulous sunset in the park, marveling at what must be the greatest gift on our planet. Exhausted, we departed the Grand Canyon at 9 p.m. and rolled into Flagstaff at 11:30 p.m. – truly a day filled with splendor and adventure. The next day’s 8.5-hour trip from Flagstaff to Anaheim was uneventful although we did travel historic Route 66 part of the way – a desolate route of small towns with historical districts frozen in time, old deserted motels and classic diners begging for customers. Next Week: Anaheim and Los Angeles; Back on the Baseball Tour.

Josh and Doug at the Rockies Stadium THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 19 Despite last weekend’s shellacking by Cincinnati, their pitching, while not great, has Year 102 And Still Losing, not been as bad as the record shows. It is their hitting, or rather the lack thereof, that has killed the team. The Sad Tale Of The Chicago Cubs Their team batting average of .253 ranks 26th among the 30 Major League teams. by Ed Frank This shameful performance doesn’t say much for their new batting coach, Rudy Jaramillo, whom they are paying millions. Jaramillo is the former batting coach for the t’s a disaster; it’s deplorable; it’s embarrassing; it’s utter Texas Rangers who are doing better this year without him. failure. It has, however, accomplished one thing – extend- The root cause of the team’s miserable hitting lies with their two sluggers who pre- Iing the longest misery streak in professional sports into the viously carried the Cubs. Third-baseman Aramis Ramirez, earning $16,750,000 this 102nd year. season, was hitting .177 as the week began. And first-baseman Derrick Lee, with a If you have any doubt what I’m talking about, it’s two words: salary of $13,250,000 was at .227. CHICAGO CUBS. The only Cub above .300 was Marlon Byrd, a free-agent acquisition and the only For all of you Cub fans in Southwest Florida, and there are Cub to make the National League All-Star team, who was batting .309. Byrd makes thousands, you can chalk up another year of losing baseball. just $3 million a year. Only this year, the losing is so bad, it’s almost comical. Maybe Adding to the Cubs’ misery is the well-documented antics of pitcher Carlos those promoters in Naples who are working to bring the Cubs’ Zambrano, who after going ballistic in the dugout recently, was sent off for psychiatric spring training base here from Arizona might want to give the help and is now on the restricted list. idea a second thought. The Cubs owe Zambrano about $45 million over the next three years. When he Now here is a team with the third highest payroll in the Major Leagues, and the departed, his season record was 3-6 with a whopping 5.66 ERA. highest in the National League, at $146,859,000. Just what have those millions We could go on with this sad, sad story. But enough is enough. We should, how- brought them? ever, feel sorry for the Ricketts family who recently bought the Cubs for $900 million, Half-way through the 2010 season, the Cubs were 35-47, having lost seven of vowing to bring their faithful a World Series title. their last 10 games and resting 11-1/2 games behind first-place Cincinnati in the NL Obviously, it won’t be this year. Central Division. At this rate they are on pace to lose 93 games this year. Three Rainouts in a Week for the Miracle The Reds came to the Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field last weekend winning It was a tough week for the Fort Myers Miracle who faced three rainouts and a six- three of four while outscoring the feeble Cubs 30-8. Two of those wins were by 14-3 game losing streak. and 13-1 slaughters in which the Reds scored nine runs and seven runs in the seventh After starting the season’s second-half winning three straight games, their fortunes innings of those games. suddenly reversed along with the rain storms. In the one game the Cubs did win 3-1, they left 17 runners on base, one shy of the When this week began, the Miracle had a 3-6 second-half record with a Monday National League record. double-header at Jupiter to make up for Sunday’s postponed game. At this mid-point of the season, Chicago was 15-24 against their Central Division The team returns to Hammond Stadium this weekend facing Jupiter in a three- opponents, including 3-9 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, owners of the league’s worst game series starting Saturday at 7:05 p.m. The Sunday matinee is 1:05 p.m. and the record. series concludes Monday at 7:05 p.m. They also top the Majors in one-run losses (19), the most unearned runs allowed (59) and have grounded into the second most double plays in the NL. All of this with a payroll of $146 million! But that’s just the beginning of this woeful tale. The team is listless; there are empty seats in once-packed Wrigley Field. And Manager Lou Piniella, in the final year of his four-year contract, appears like a young- To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 ster waiting for the end of the school year.

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ome-Tech, a Southwest Florida air-conditioning and appliance sales and service company and its customers donated $1,105 to Lee County’s Animal HRefuge Center and $1,000 to Lee Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center in May and June, respectively. Home-Tech Office Manager Tracey Hendershott and ARC volunteer Kaci Billington cud- The donations were part of Home-Tech’s Charity of the Month program, which dle with rescued puppies, Benny and Oliver donates a portion of the price of new air conditioning units sold each month in Lee Memorial Hospital’s Trauma Center is the only trauma center on Florida’s customers’ names. Still in its first year, the program has already given more than Gulf Coast between Tampa and Miami. It is designated as a Level II Trauma Center $10,700 to local charities from Sarasota to Naples in addition to the company’s ongo- by the state of Florida and treats more than 2,000 patients per year in Lee, Collier, ing charitable giving and sponsorship of local charity events. Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties. The Animal Refuge Center, or ARC, of Fort Myers is a not for profit animal wel- “Both of these organizations are dedicated to saving lives – those of people like fare society dedicated to providing humane treatment and stopping the escalating cost our customers and employees, and those of pets in need of a home. It’s especially associated with animal pounds. ARC is helping to cut the large numbers of homeless heartwarming to be able to support such worthy and essential causes in the communi- animals which eventually cuts the costs to taxpayers, which to date has reached over ties we serve,” says Home-Tech president and founder Steve Marino. half a million dollars a year. continued on page 25 Free Autism Screening he Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership Twith the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age. The next screening will be held July 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson cuts the ribbon for Job-Link Family Resource Center Ronald McDonald Care Mobile at the Family Health Center located at 2232 The Fort Myers Job-Link center Beach Boulevard,” said Rick Evanchyk, Grand Avenue, Fort Myers. Goodwill Job-Link at 4162 Palm Beach Boulevard, is vice president of administrative services. It is estimated that one in every 150 Goodwill’s fifth in Southwest Florida, “There’s a lot of need for these services children is diagnosed with some form Family Resource joining offices in North Fort Myers, in this community.” of ASD, making it more common than Clewiston, Port Charlotte and Bonita The center is located next to childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and Center Opens Springs. The Fort Myers office is unique, Goodwill’s Retail & Donation Center pediatric AIDS combined. however, because it also houses other and is open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Medical consultants for the project ort Myers residents in the Palm nonprofit agencies. on weekdays. “By placing the Job-Link Beach Boulevard area have a stress that an early diagnosis can make a CCMI, Catholic Charities, Literacy center next to our store, we hope more vast difference for toddlers and their fami- Fnew local resource to turn to for Council, Literacy Volunteers of Lee people will discover what Goodwill’s mis- employment assistance and other social lies. They say early intensive behavioral County and NAMI Lee County currently sion is all about,” says Kirsten O’Donnell intervention can make an immense differ- services. Mayor Randy Henderson cut have offices in the Palm Beach Boulevard of Goodwill. “Plus, a lot of our shoppers the ribbon to commemorate the open- ence not just in the development of the Job-Link, and others will have programs are the same folks who need these ser- child, but in their families as well. ing of Goodwill’s new Job-Link Family at the center. Services provided by these vices, and we want to make it as easy as Resource Center on June 30. More The ASD screening is conducted agencies include food stamp application possible for people to get the help they by the Neurosciences Center at The than 50 people in need of social ser- assistance, English language classes, men- need.” vices waited patiently for the facility’s Children’s Hospital, under the guidance tal health information, credit counseling The Job-Link Family Resource Center of Pediatric Neurologist Jose Colon, MD, doors to open. and money management. accepts drop-in clients, though not all ser- Goodwill Industries is the nation’s larg- MPH, and Pediatric Psychiatrist Marianne The new center is also home to vices are offered every day. To make an Krouk, DO. The screenings are admin- est non-profit provider of employment Goodwill’s GoodGuides youth mentoring appointment call 693-9304. services. Job-Link coordinators assist cli- istered by an advanced registered nurse program, which prepares at-risk youth More information about Goodwill practitioner, who has extensive training ents with resume preparation, interview- for their futures through guidance from Industries of Southwest Florida is available ing skills and access to online employ- and experience in typical child develop- trusted adults. at www.goodwillswfl.org. ment and developmental disorders. ment opportunities. Career and job skills “By partnering with these agencies, training are also available at Goodwill A physician referral is not required. To we’ve expanded our Job-Link center into schedule a screening, call 985-3608. Job-Link centers. a one-stop shop for the residents of Palm THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 23 Dr. Dave bunging jumping into Crocodile Lake there is a quick change in pressure in their laps, and not to stick their knees without a cord. between the external environment, the and feet outside a ride vehicle. And never The Wild Ride A few years later I took my grandkids ear drum and the pressure in the middle put a crying child or a screaming grandfa- (I will call them Snuffleupagus and Grover by Dr. Dave ear space. Those who watch Dog the ther on a ride. If he starts to cry, let oth- since Eliza and Enoch may not be over- Hepburn Bounty Hunter should be fine as the ers pass you in line until he is calmed... joyed to see their names in print either) wind should pass right through. Same with the child. y oldest to a similar park of pleasant pestilence 2. Roller coasters can jolt your neck Like the column? You’ll LOVE the son, Bert, and we rode the spinning strawberries or about, leaving you at risk for headaches book the Doctor is In(sane) available at Mrelished his twirling teacups or hellacious helicopter as well as whiplash. Sit in the middle Sanibel Island Bookshop. You can also role as older broth- or whatever. “This will be fun kids,” I of the chair and don’t lean to one side. reach Dr. Hepburn via www.wisequacks. er/idol/torturer of announced as I took the wheel and spun Relax, but do not go limp (sounds famil- org. Ernie. (For sake of us around like Katarina Witt on espresso. iar). When the seat pitches you to the Dr. Dave is co-host of Wisequacks, a confidentiality I will Whispering with evil intent, “can’t wait left, relax your torso and bend to the right national radio show that can be heard call them Bert and to see them stumble around like drunken to keep your head upright and centered. every Saturday at 1 p.m. EST – best Ernie since using cops after this.” But as we got off the You want to ride the seat – not have it heard in Florida over the Internet on their actual names, teacups and as they skipped towards the throw you around or toss you out over CKNW. 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Twenty-eight hours • In Germany, Rice Krispies don’t say Creating new friendships could turn out to be later, Corrigan landed his plane in Dublin, “Snap, Crackle, Pop”; they say “Knisper, the unexpected but welcome result of recon- Ireland and exclaimed, “Just got in from New Knasper, Knusper.” necting with old friends. The weekend is a York. Where am I?” By the time “Wrong • You may be surprised to learn that good time for fun and games. Enjoy! Way” Corrigan and his crated plane returned to fast-food giant McDonald’s has trademarked SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to New York by ship, he was a national celebrity. the following phrases: “Made for You,” December 21) The more you learn about what • On July 18, 1940, Franklin Delano “Immunize for Healthy Lives,” “Changing you plan to do, the more likely you are to con- Roosevelt, who first took office in 1933 as the Face of the World,” “Gospelfest,” “Lifting sider making some changes in your plans. 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Emergency...... 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce...... 477-1200 SUDOKU Florida Marine Patrol...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol...... 278-7100 Poison Control...... 1-800-282-3171 To play Sudoku: HealthPark Medical Center...... 1-800-936-5321 Complete the grid so Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce...... 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare...... 425-2685 that every row, column Ft. Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce...... 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library...... 463-9691 and every 3x3 box Lakes Regional Library...... 533-4000 contains the numbers Lee County Chamber of Commerce...... 931-0931 Post Offi ce...... 1-800-275-8777 1 through 9 (the same Visitor & Convention Bureau...... 338-3500 ARTS number cannot appear Alliance for the Arts...... 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio...... 337-5050 more than once in a Art League Of Fort Myers...... 275-3970 row, column or 3x3 box.) Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall...... 481-4849 BIG ARTS...... 395-0900 There is no guessing Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre...... 278-4422 Cultural Park Theatre...... 772-5862 and no math involved, Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade...... 332-4488 Florida West Arts...... 948-4427 just logic. Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 Gulf Coast Symphony...... 489-1800 answer on page 24 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic...... 239-597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Angel Flight...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL...... 339-8046 Audubon Society...... 472-3156 Caloosahatchee Folk Society...... 677-9509 Cape Coral Stamp Club...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists...... 415-2484 The Horticulture and Tea Society...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees)...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America...... 731-1901 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL...... 667-1354 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Fort Myers Edison...... 694-1056 Fort Myers South...... 691-1405 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 Lions Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Fort Myers High Noon...... 466-4228 Estero/South Fort Myers...... 898-1921 Notre Dame Club of Lee County...... 768-0417 POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 Rotary Club of Fort Myers...... 332-8158 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society...... 472-6940 United Way of Lee County...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour)...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum...... 395-2233 Burrough’s Home...... 337-9505 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium...... 275-3435 Edison & Ford Winter Estates...... 334-3614 Fort Myers Skate Park...... 321-7558 answer on page 24 Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium...... 321-7420 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site...... 239-992-0311 Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center...... 765-8101 Skatium...... 321-7510 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Southwest Florida Museum of History...... 321-7430 Read us online at islandsunnews.com If you would like your club/organization listed in The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers page 26 32 THERIVER JULY 9, 2010 In response to this year’s odd condi- New, Lower Lake tions, we began tracking the lake releases on our website home page (www.sccf.org) O Pulse Release and added a page with more information about lake releases (click here). We invite Has Begun you to track the latest information on by Rae Ann Wessel, natural resource Lake O levels, Caloosahatchee releases policy director, Sanibel-Captiva and flows as well as water quality data Conservation Foundation from SCCF’s RECON sensor network. One thing’s for sure this year, we’re n July 1, the U.S. Army Corps of making no bets about the weather! Engineers began a new, 10-day Olow level pulse release from Lake Okeechobee to both the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie estuaries. Flows to the Women In Caloosahatchee are to drop from an average 3,000 cfs to an average of 450 Business Meeting cfs. While the break in damaging flows is welcome news, it is very odd timing. The omen In Business will meet summer wet season is usually the time of on Wednesday, July 7 from year that our flows are the highest and W4-6 p.m. at Shine Hair Studio most damaging but this year’s weather located at 13451 McGregor Boulevard, patterns have been pretty odd as well. Fort Myers. Our exceptionally wet “dry” season There will be networking opportuni- raised lake levels in May to 15 feet (see ties, door prizes and and refreshments solid blue peak in graph), a level more and attendees will be able to meet the normal at the end of the wet season, in 2010-11 Women In Business Committee. Appetizers will be provided by the August or September. Graph of release schedule The aggressive releases that began in Prawnbroker Restaurant & Fish Market. March to lower the lake, in conjunction releases now to conserve water in the Unfortunately, blue green algae has with new longer term forecasts, have lake in the event that a reduction in rain- been spotted in Hickey’s Creek and Alva encouraged the corps to significantly fall could prematurely draw down water upriver of the locks so we know that BCHBEACH reduce the damaging releases for now. resources. high nutrient conditions are present in According to the corps the short-term The schedule is evaluated each week the river. With lower releases out of the CONDITIONCONDITIONS REPORT forecast is for above-average rainfall; the in a scientist phone call in which we lake, we expect water clarity in the estu- longer-term forecast (three to six months) participate with our west coast partners ary to improve. However, greater clarity is for an emerging La Niña condition, – the City of Sanibel, JN “Ding” Darling leads to greater light penetration, which Go to: IslIslandSunNews.com dSu with lower than normal rainfall. This National Wildlife Refuge and Lee County increases the possibility of algal blooms. For uup-to-date o-date information n would carry us into the remainder of our – to address conditions in the river and We encourage you to watch water condi- wet season and into our normally drier estuary resulting from the releases. tions and report changing conditions to on the local beaches hes fall months. So the corps is reducing us at [email protected]. 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