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VOL. 15, NO. 8 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Lee County Fair Offers Special Benefits For Veterans, Seniors he Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair has added expanded hours in Taddition to Senior/Military Day on Wednesday, March 2 and Harry Chapin Food Bank Night on Monday, February 29 to further its commitment to giving back to the community it has served for 92 years. All seniors and veterans are invited to attend a special day of appreciation on Wednesday, March 2 beginning at 11 a.m., with $5 gate admission all day. The lineup of entertainment includes a dance contest to live music from The Del Prados. The contest is open to seniors ages 62 and over. Registration begins at 12:15 and ends at 1 p.m., and will be held on site only. Prizes will be awarded to the top three win- ners of the Jitterbug and the Twist. At 4 p.m., Danny & The Juniors will perform, Dress designed by Mariapia Malerba featuring Joe Terry. Lee Memorial Health Model on the runway photo by Alicia Cavero System, along with various agencies, will be Candied apples hosting a mini health fair. A printable bro- chure is available online at swflcfair.com. Art Walks The Runway Fashion Show Harry Chapin Food Bank Night is Monday, February 29 with gates opening at 4 roducer Melissa Tschari DeHaven rolls out the red carpet once again for the 5th p.m. Gate admission is free with a donation of three canned goods per person. Regular annual Art Walks The Runway Fashion Show, a celebration of fashion in the Fort admission applies without a donation, with proceeds from gate sales on that night going PMyers River District. The show will take place at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art to this charity, which supplies food pantries all across Southwest Florida. Center, located at 2301 First Street in Fort Myers, from February 25 to 27. The Creative Living and Home Arts Departments are where the community’s creativ- The Art Walks The Runway Fashion Show will celebrate the elegance of successful ity comes alive. With just under 1,000 entries in 2015, this vibrant department contin- local fashion boutiques as well as the bold creations of local and international designers. ues to grow as categories expand and entries arrive from neighboring counties. New this Proceeds will benefit the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center Eclectic Education program- year are the Cake Decorating Category and 3D Doodling. Cake Decorating is open to ming and development. youth, ages 14 to 20, and there are adult categories for non-professionals and for On Thursday, February 25, the Celebration of Fashion opening party will feature the continued on page 16 contiued on page 16

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Kiwanis Taste Of Pine The Honey Creepers Band Drive) on Pine Island Road behind the Pine Island Fire Station. Single day tickets are Island Is This Weekend $6 and two-day passes are $10; no charge for children 10 and under. Attendees ue to the unprecedented amount of rain during the previous month, The that bring a donation of three or more non-perishable food items for the Pine Island Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island rescheduled the annual Taste of Pine Pantry will receive $1 off their entrance fee. DIsland to Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, February The Taste of Pine Island will feature a large variety of food and craft vendors. The 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place at Phillips Park (5675 Sesame continued on page 16 2 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Frog Smith by Gerri Reaves, PhD rnest Archer “Frog” Smith, pictured here astride his EHarley motorcycle circa 1917, was a folk artist and story- teller in the classic Florida Cracker tradition. He was born in Georgia in 1896, but spent most of his life in Florida, arriving in 1911. He worked for approximately the first half of his life as a machinist, oiler, and engineer for railroads and sawmills, which in the early twentieth century were doing a booming business logging the region’s native pine and cypress Many of Frog Smith’s paintings, such as The Homesteader, forests. depict Florida’s classic Cracker culture But after the demise of logging, he truly reinvented courtesy Florida State Archives himself, becoming the character still remembered by many locals. After the Slater mill closed in 1944, he scraped Among the many curious stories and facts about together a living from a hodge-podge of jobs. He also him is how he earned his nickname Frog. built an eight-room house with lumber from two shan- During the Great Depression, he worked for a time ties the mill owner gave him. at the Clewiston sugar mill, which closed down for a In addition, he began writing, drawing on his itin- time. Always flexible and enterprising in finding new erant work life, family history and Florida’s Cracker sources of income, he took up night-time frog-hunting culture for material. Under the pen name of Frog, he to supply the delicacy to New York markets. wrote a column for the Tampa Tribune for a decade; He continued frog hunting even after he returned he also wrote for a variety of periodicals, including to work for the U.S. Sugar Corporation. In 1936, his Railroad Magazine. friends gave him the nickname Frog, which he disliked In 1954 News-Press editor William Spear hired him but eventually accepted. to write a regular Sunday feature that is fondly remem- To say he possessed versatility and confidence is an bered by many former readers. That column ran for understatement. Despite having only an eighth-grade almost 40 years. education, he tackled many endeavors and seemed to At an age when many people retire, he was not succeed in all of them. only writing, but gaining recognition as a raconteur Beginning at age 12, he worked with locomotives, and folk artist. His paintings reflect the life he lived boilers and various other machines. He was also a among locomotives, lumber mills and Florida’s rural This circa-1917 photo of Frog Smith on his Harley motorcycle railroad engineer and machinist, primarily at sawmills, landscape. He received various awards, such as the was taken when he was on his way to work including Dowling and Camp, the one in Slater (North 1975 Folk Heritage Award for Outstanding Contribu- courtesy Southwest Florida Museum of History Fort Myers), starting in 1942. He drove and repaired tions to Florida’s Folklife. He appeared at the Smithso- engines manufactured as far back as the Civil War era. nian Institution for the Bicentennial Folklore Festival in Continue your history research at the Southwest That was the Jim Crow era, when both whites Washington, D.C., and he was featured on CBS televi- Florida Historical Society’s research center. and blacks worked at the mills, but specific jobs were sion’s On the Road series with Charles Kuralt. The all-volunteer non-profit organization is at understood to be a white or a black man’s job. Of In the late 1970s, he took his storytelling and 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee course, the former had higher status and pay. unique personality to local television on WINK-TV’s County Alliance for the Arts. In a 1980 interview, he recalled the racial politics series, Florida Yesterday. The center is open Wednesday and Saturday of the mill: “Such jobs as sawyer and millwright were He died in 1993 at age 96 in Fort Myers. between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. usually a white man’s job. Also lumber inspector and See exhibits that illuminate the culture that Frog Call 939-4044 or visit swflhistoricalsociety.org for foreman because a white man wouldn’t work under a Smith loved by visiting the Southwest Florida Museum more information. black man in those days. Well, I got to give credit to of History at 2031 Jackson Street. Sources: The Archives of the Southwest Florida a black man. He taught me to run one of those big For information, call 321-7430 or go to swflmu- Historical Society, Railroading on the Gulf Coast: A steam loaders in the woods, and it was a black man seumofhistory.com. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 Conversation with E. A. “Frog” Smith in Tampa Bay that taught me most of what I know about running an p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. History, and Findagrave.com. ice plant.”

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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 - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 3 Fort Myers Art: Gerri Reaves, Edison Ford Winter Estates CEO and President Chris Pendleton, Town’s 150th Edison Ford Winter Estates Chief Curator Mike Cosden and local archaeologist and Anniversary And former Mound House director Theresa Schober. A Tribute To Tom Hall is both an amateur artist and aspiring novelist who writes art Pioneer Women quest thrillers. He is in the final stages by Tom Hall of completing his debut novel titled Art Detective. A former tax attorney, he ust in time to lives in Estero with his fiancé and their commemorate four cats. Jthe 150th anni- versary of Fort My- ers’ settlement and Greeters Club National Women’s History Month in he Greeters Club of Greater Fort March, a new book Myers is planning a Chinese published by Edito- TAuction on Thursday, March 17. rial Rx Press shares The event will benefit this year’s charity the previously choice, The Dr. Piper Center for Social Services, Inc., a local agency dedicated to untold stories of the town’s first female The Fort Myers Founding Females Portrait Show in the historic Caretaker’s Cottage at Edison settlers, Evalina Gonzalez and Christiana empowering seniors, children and com- Ford takes place during National Women’s History Month. It opens with an artists’ reception, munities. Participate by selecting a new, Stirrup Vivas. presentation and books signing on Sunday, March 6 It was Evalina and Manuel Gonzalez gently used or re-gifted special treasure at who decided to build their home from and me, Tom Hall, provides biographies Women’s History Month, which opens the charity fund raiser luncheon. the remnants of the old Seminole Indian of both Evalina Gonzalez and Christiana with an artists’ reception, presentation Make your luncheon reservation (cost: and Civil War outpost from which the Vivas as well as 22 other women who and book signing from 3 to 5 p.m. on $20) today and find out more about join- town now claims its name. And it was played key roles in settling Fort Myers Sunday, March 6. It is free and open ing the group by emailing greetersclub@ Christiana and Joe Vivas who opted to and transforming the rough-and-tumble to the public. The Edison Ford Winter gmail.com. Provide contact informa- remain in the town after Evalina, Manuel cow town it became in the last third of Estates is located at 2350 McGregor tion (your name, email address and and the town’s other three settlers the 19th century into today’s commercial, Boulevard, Fort Myers. phone number), and you will receive a decided to leave in order to homestead cultural and tourist center. The foreword for Female Pioneers return email confirming your reserva- acreage west of the fort and north of the A portrait of Evalina Gonzalez will of Fort Myers was written by Fort Myers tion. Luncheons are held on the third Caloosahatchee. anchor the return of the Fort Myers News-Press senior writer Amy Bennett Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Female Pioneers of Fort Myers: Founding Females Portrait Show to the Williams and back cover endorsements at the Colonial Country Club, 9181 Women Who Made a Difference in the historic Caretaker’s Cottage at the Edison provided by Mayor Randy Henderson, Independence Way, Fort Myers. Go to City’s Development by Robin C. Tuthill Ford Winter Estates during National River Weekly News history columnist www.greetersclubofgreaterfortmyers.com for more information.

Book Features Mina Edison ore than 100 years ago, some amazing women Mbraved the wilderness to live in South Florida and accomplished great feats, even before they had the vote. Among them was Mina Miller Edison, who accompanied her famous husband to remote Fort Edison & Ford Winter Estates Cove Check out our Myers in 1885, taking trains and boats to get to their home on the Caloosahatchee River. She was FORT MYERS active in civic affairs all her life and SPECIALTY CRUISES left their house to become part of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates Matlacha Island Cruise for the enjoyment of the public. March 5 | Art, Shopping, Food & Fun You can read more in the new book Women in the DAILY RIVER & SUNSET CRUISES St. Patrick’s Day Cruises Everglades: Pioneers and Early VIEW DETAILS ONLINE & CALL TO RESERVE March 17 | Buy 2 drinks Environmentalists, which tells for the price of one! DOCKED DOCKED AT Offer available on all cruises. about historic times on both the east Also available in Naples location and west coasts as well as around AT HISTORIC Lake Okeechobee. Among the Bark on the Ark Cruise heroines are May Mann Jennings 2360 W. 1st Street March 26 | Dogs Welcome for Cruise of Miami, who established Royal 1200 5th Ave S. Naples, FL 34102 Fort Myers, FL 33901 and Playtime at the Beach Hammock State Park (precursor to Everglades National Park) in 1916; 239.263.4949 239.919.2965 Visit our special events calendar Marian O’Brien, who became the SIGHTSEEING, RIVER JET BOAT on PureFL.com for details and Mayor of Moore Haven when it was & SUNSET CRUISES RIDES more unique cruises! incorporated in 1916; and Laetitia FISHING TRIPS JET SKI TOURS PER Nutt of Sanibel who, with her & CHARTERS & RENTALS Save $5 COUPLE daughters, taught in many of the ECO-SHELLING BOAT On any Pure Florida Cruise or Tour little schools around the area. DOLPHIN TOURS RENTALS Restrictions Apply. Code: RVRWK0216 The book is now for sale at the Museum Store in the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information, visit www. edisonfordwinterestates.org or call 334-7419. www.PureFL.com #GOPureFL To contact the author, visit www.ecity-publishing.com or call 695-2905. 4 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Graduating Class Of Disabled Veteran Trainees

John Pollock, Gary Bryant, Nelson Acevedo-Diaz, Paul Dunaway, Jordan Hess, General Dozier, Gay Trippe and Gary V. Trippe ahead of them.” DVIC relies on corporate donations, personal donations and support from the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to sponsor disabled veterans who go through the CISR training program. If you would like to sponsor a veteran or make Gary Bryant, Nelson Acevedo-Diaz, Paul Dunaway, Jordan Hess and Gary V. Trippe a donation to DVIC, visit www.DVIC.us or call 433-8523. Disabled Veterans Insurance Careers is a not for profit 501(c) 3 organization, estab- isabled Veterans Insurance Careers (DVIC), the non-profit organization that lished in 2011 with the mission to educate, train and create meaningful employment helps train, educate and create meaningful employment opportunities within opportunities within the insurance industry for disabled veterans. The organization’s Dthe insurance industry for disabled veterans, celebrated the graduation of its operating board consists of: retired U.S. Army Major General James L. Dozier; Roger most recent class on February 4. The three graduating disabled veterans – Nelson C. Mercado Jr. of Community Cooperative Inc.; Gary V. Trippe CIC, co-founder and Acevedo-Diaz, Jordan Hess and Paul Dunaway – were each awarded their Certified chairman of Oswald Trippe and Co.; retired insurance agency executive Gay Trippe; Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designations. The CISR program, devel- John Pollock CIC, regional insurance president, Florida, Pennsylvania, Tennessee of oped by The National Alliance for Insurance Education, is a CE credit-approved, BB&T Insurance Services, Inc.; retired U.S. Army Colonel Thomas A. Dials, chairman nationally recognized designation that included five courses of study. emeritus of the Armed Forces Insurance Corporation; Dr. JR Harding of the Agency “I am so proud of our three recent graduates,” said Gary Bryant, president and for Persons with Disabilities; former U.S. Air Force Captain and professional speaker CEO of DVIC. “They have each spent the last six months training and working toward Wayne Smith; Todd E. Gates, chairman of Gates Construction; and retired U.S. the goal of achieving their CISR designation, and they each accomplished that. With Army Captain Jae Barclay of CRC Insurance Services. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant their military training and insurance training combined, the have very successful careers Colonel Gary L. Bryant is the president and CEO of DVIC.

Unfortunately, privacy concerns and influential special interests are working to erode The League Of Women Voters Hosts these laws and erect barriers to transparency and accountability. The Open Government & You program will: Open Government & You Program • Examine the current state of open government laws pen Government & You, a forum sponsored by the League of Women • Highlight how these laws are being narrowed Voters of Lee County, will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 1 to 5 • Present personal testimonials from citizens regarding their experiences with open Op.m. at the News-Press Building, 2442 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard government laws. in Fort Myers. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the Program partners include The First Amendment Foundation, WatchdogCity. public com, Office of the Lee County Clerk of Court, Lee County Chamber of Commerce, Democratic government depends on the active participation of informed citizens League of Women Voters, City of Sanibel, Florida SouthWestern State College, Barry and requires that governmental bodies protect citizens’ access to public information by University, Lee County NAACP, Fort Myers/Naples NOW, ACLU of Florida (Lee giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public and Collier Counties), Florida Gulf Coast University Office of Community Outreach, records accessible. Sanibel/Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters of Collier Florida has traditionally been a leader in providing its citizens oversight and County and the American Association of University Women. review of the actions of its elected officials at every level through its Sunshine laws. For additional information, visit www.lwvlee.org/opengov.html or contact Charlotte Newton by email at [email protected].

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quote. Have an insurance question? 703 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL (239) 472-3022 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 5 ‘Ding’ Darling Announces High School Photo Contest Winners t a special ceremony on February 6, the “Ding” ADarling Wildlife Society- Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) announced winners and final- ists in the third annual “Ding” Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography Contest at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island. Sponsored by the Theodore Cross Family Charitable Foundation, the competition invited high school students from Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties to compete for prizes that includ- ed a Canon digital SLR camera package, chartered class trips to the refuge, Tarpon Bay Explorers excursions and cop- ies of Waterbirds: Portraits Carolyn Linehan placed third Sssssss and Anecdotes from Birding the 21st century -- at risk and needing to be protected.” Adventures by contest name- In second place, 12th grader Dahlia Lilleslatten from Cypress Lake High captured a sake, the late Theodore Cross. flock of shorebirds taking flight in Clamour of Wings. Carolyn Linehan, another 12th- Cross, who lived part-time grader from Fort Myers High, took third place with her portrait of a Florida brown on Sanibel Island and has fam- water snake, titled Sssssss. Honorable mention winners and other finalists are listed ily still living here, marched below. First-place winner Adrian Dougherty with contest “Theodore Cross’ family made this contest possible, and it has become a quick suc- with Dr. Martin Luther King, sponsor Amanda Cross Jr.; advised the Johnson and cess story,” said Birgie Miller, DDWS executive director. “We couldn’t be more thrilled Nixon administrations on anti- that the family wanted its donation used in this way – to reach an age group that often poverty programs; wrote the influential book Black Capitalism, among others; played falls through the cracks of conservation education. Kudos to our associate director a prominent role in President Obama’s election; and created Birders United, a birding Sarah Lathrop and our interns for a fabulous job of running the contest.” website that ranked legislators according to their record of bird protection support. “We were surprised and delighted that we had more than 500 amazing photo entries from 12 different schools,” said Lathrop. “Teachers, advisors and volunteers worked hard at helping to encourage students to enter.” “We are so happy to be supporting a contest in my father’s name, a contest that will get our youth involved with nature by looking at it – as my father so loved doing – through a camera lens,” said daughter Amanda Cross. Students were able to submit up to two photographs. Winning and honorable mention images are on display at the “Ding” Darling Education & Visitor Center and will be available to view by Facebook album on DDWS’ page www.facebook.com/ dingdarling. Winners 1st Place: Adrian Dougherty, Fort Myers High 2nd Place: Dahlia Lilleslatten, Cypress Lake High 3rd Place Carolyn Linehan, Fort Myers High Honorable Mentions (in alphabetical order) Christopher Blakely, Fort Myers High Jacqueline Brodskaya, Fort Myers High Elizabeth Garcia, Lehigh Senior High Danielle Gorddard, Cypress Lake High Brianna Grant, Estero High Elizabeth Rodriguez, Lehigh Senior High Nicholas Drake Santana, Cape Coral High continued on page 7

Adrian Dougherty took first place with her photo of a staked sea turtle nest

Late in life, Cross decided to indulge his love for birds and photography and trav- eled the world to collect stunning portraits and stories to chronicle his adventures. He photographed often at “Ding” Darling, and a number of the images in his book reflect his love for the refuge. Cross published Waterbirds in 2009 at age 85; he passed away shortly after that in February 2010. Chinese & Japanese Cuisine NPR’s All Things Considered called Cross’ collection of 179 images and countless anecdotes “spectacular.” The New York Times described it as “part visual encyclope- OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK dia, part memoir.” World-renowned New York photographer and friend of the Cross family, Arne Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Svenson, judged the contest, along with DDWS board member Sarah Ashton and Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm Sanibel resident Pam Weiner. First place went to a picture of a staked turtle nest on www. ichiban-sushi-chinese.com the beach by Adrian Dougherty, a 12th grader at Fort Myers High School. “What I liked about the winning photo was the mysterious narrative implied by the empty enclosure surrounded by ‘danger-tape,’” wrote Svenson. “Is it to protect some- Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Next to Hotel Indigo) thing hidden within? Or is to contain an invisible danger? It speaks to me of nature in 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 6 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Calendar Girls Perform At American Lake Kennedy Senior Center American Legion Post 103 Legion Post 274 Betty’s Big Show n Friday, February 26, the Kiwan- Across America is Club meets for breakfast at 7:30 etty Dentzau’s Guys & Dolls Perfor- Oa.m. at American Legion Post mance Team will perform at the 274 at Fort Myers Beach. On Saturday, BLake Kennedy Senior Center on February 27, the pool league plays at 1 Friday, March 4 dinner show and at a p.m. Queen of Hearts starts at 7 p.m. matinee on Sunday, March. Choose either a prime rib or a baked fish The show will include songs, dances dinner. Harry Boyle plays from 7:30 to and humorous skits that will take the 10:30 p.m. audience to New York, Broadway, down On Sunday, February 28, a breakfast the east coast to Florida and up and buffet is served from 8:30 to 11 a.m. down from north to south, all the way to Bingo runs from noon to 3 p.m. Karaoke the west coast and on to Hawaii. Along with Mike Russell is held from 6 to 10 the way, visit Kentucky, West Virginia p.m. and meet the Hatfields and McCoys. On Monday, February 29, the pool Also meet The Supremes, the Wizard league plays at 6 p.m. A pot roast dinner and Dorothy in Kansas, go to a luau will be served. in Hawaii and meet Elvis in Las Vegas On Tuesday, March 1, choose from before the patriotic finale. fettuccine Alfredo with 25 shrimp or a Friday evening’s show is $20 per per- fried chicken dinner. Country line danc- son, with dinner included catered by Bob ing and two-step insturctions are at 6:30 Evans courtesy of community partner p.m. Mega-Money is also at 6:30 p.m. Griswold Homecare. Bring your own bev- Birdie Lee plays from 7 to 10 p.m. erage. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. On Wednesday, March 2, Bingo is Sunday’s matinee is $10 per person. played from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Preregistration Calendar Girls perform in Punta Gorda at the American Legion 103 On Thursday, March 3, a baby back is required. ribs dinner will be served. The Classix Lake Kennedy Senior Center is lo- long with Chief, the Southeastern Guide Dog In Training, the Calendar Girls play from 6 to 9 p.m. cated at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard honored the veterans of Punta Gorda American Legion Post 103 on Saturday, Dinner is available nightly from 5 to 7 in Cape Coral. For more information, AFebruary 20, with their America The Beautiful show. p.m. call 574-0575. For more information about the girls and those superhero puppies, go to www. The American Legion Melvin Cowart calendargirlsflorida.com. Post 274 is located at 899 Buttonwood Lake Kennedy Senior Center Drive, Fort Myers Beach. For more infor- mation, call 463-6591. Free Lunch And Learn Seminar To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 ake Kennedy Center invites all to at- tend a valuable free lunch and learn Lseminar on Wednesday, March 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Throughout your investing life, you’ve worked hard to save for the retirement Hortoons you’ve always envisioned. In this seminar, we’ll talk about one of the most life-alter- ing financial turning points each of us will experience – the transition to retirement – and the challenges and risks associated with it, as well as some potential solutions for building a portfolio to support your goals. Presenters will include Robert DiMaria, vice president, senior financial advi- sor with Merrill Lynch; Albert Abdo, financial advisor with Merrill Lynch; and Greg Norris, regional vice president with Symetra. This is a great way to learn more information that could be beneficial to you, your family, and your friends. Join us for an informative seminar with complimentary lunch from Jason’s Deli courtesy of Merrill Lynch. Pre-registration is required. Lake Kennedy Senior Center is lo- cated at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral. For more information, call 574-0575.

Read us online at IslandSunNews.com THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 7 inspiration and techniques behind their Imagine Gala masterpieces. A seat on the judges’ panel will be offered to the highest bidder the Will Tempt Taste night of the event. Catering focused on Fresh From Buds March 12 Florida ingredients will be provided, along he 11th annual Imagine Gala will with an open bar. There will be music be held Saturday, March 12 at and dancing, a live and silent auction, Tthe Imaginarium Science Center, interactive activities, other entertainment 2000 Cranford Avenue in Fort Myers. on the theme of food and food science Some of Southwest Florida’s finest and some surprises. The event calls for chefs will compete in a live cook-off and cocktail attire. entertain the crowd while highlighting the Many levels of sponsorship are avail- unique flavors, colors and textures of the able, offering promotional opportuni- region’s springtime bounty. ties, gala tickets, a seat on the cook-off The chefs’ pantry will be stocked with judges panel and family memberships. All produce, meat, seafood, dairy products money raised at the event benefits The and other delicacies that meet the exact- Imaginarium Group and SWFL Museum ing standards of the Fresh From Florida of History Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organi- program. A secret ingredient will make zation that supports the Imaginarium and things even more interesting. the SWFL Museum of History in raising As the competition reaches fever exhibit and education program funds. pitch, no one should worry about being Lipman Produce is the title sponsor. able to stand the heat, as the kitchen will For more information, visit www.i-sci. be staged under the stars on the grounds org. of the Imaginarium. Dahlia Lilleslatten came in second with her A Clamour of Wings Guests will be served each chef’s appe- tizer course and can purchase oppor- From page 5 Emily Hendry, Fort Myers High tunities to vote on their Fan Favorite. Citlalli Hinojosa, Lehigh Senior High The money from each vote will go into Photo Contest Kathy Lemes, Lehigh Senior High the scholarship fund to support sum- Winners Carolyn Linehan, Fort Myers High mer camp scholarships for students who Angely Lopez, Lehigh Senior High would not otherwise be able to afford Our email address is Sharon Machuca, Lehigh Senior High Julia Sereda, North Fort Myers High the experience, or to match funds with com Tyler Swanson, Golden Gate High Jared Mercado, Lehigh Senior High the Foundation for Lee County Public press@riverweekly. Luciana Villarroel, Fort Myers High Heather Peterson, Cape Coral High Schools to offer STEM college scholar- Jessica Yawn, Lehigh Senior High Grace Speas, Fort Myers High ships. These votes will be counted among Corinne Zepeda, Golden Gate High Shane Sukhnuth, Lehigh Senior High those of a panel of local celebrity judges, Finalists (in alphabetical order) Andrea Wilson, Golden Gate High and the chefs will be afforded a 10-min- Alayna Bradley, Fort Myers High To support DDWS and the refuge with ute presentation to explain the strategy, Rebecca Brownlie, N. Fort Myers High a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdarling- Juliana Buno, Lehigh Senior High society.org or contact Birgie Miller at 239- Ezequiel Cuevas, Lehigh Senior High 292-0566 or director@dingdarlingsociety. Primavera org. Ristorante IL TESORO RISTORANTE Now Open In lished in 2004 to assist transplant recipi- FINE ITALIAN CUISINE Cape Cod Night For Life ents in Southwest Florida. An average of 22 people die each day in the U.S. due inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style Fundraiser To to a lack of available organs and tissue. 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Go Greek this weekend at the 41st annual Greek Fest in Fort Myers. The three-day event features authentic costumes, food, traditional music, carnival rides and a chance to win $25,000. Grammy Award-winners Trae Pierce & the T-Stone Band return to Alliance for the Arts on Sunday as part of the Bruce T. Gora Sunset Concert Series riday, February 26 is the first day of Greek Fest, a popular annual event hosted by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Fort Myers. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult and tickets are valid for the entire weekend. There F For 41 years, the parish has entertained Lee county with a glorious display is no entrance fee for children under 12. of sights, sounds and tastes of Greece. Families have been coming for many reasons The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is located at 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, – the food, the gifts, colorful dancers, authentic Greek music, curiosity or just plain Fort Myers. For more information, call 481-2099 or go to www.greekfestfortmyers.com. delight. No matter the reason, they will experience the warmth and generosity that Also beginning Friday, join the newest downtown event with Pet Walk. The pet have been the hallmarks of the Greek culture. friendly gathering occurs every fourth Friday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greek Fest features authentic Greek food; carnival rides and games; dance exhibi- Hendry Street median. Pet owners are expected to have pets leashed and pick up any tions; live music; merchandise vendors; church tours; raffle for a car or $25,000; and pet souvenirs. It is presented by downtown Fort Myers’ River District Alliance. dollar cash raffle. For more information, go to www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com or call (855) Festivities run Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon 732-3836. Car Cruise-In returns to the River District on Saturday, February 27. From classic to cool, downtown streets are lined with amazing show cars on the fourth Saturday of the month from 4 to 8 p.m. Free to the public, the event also showcases music, food and drinks with many downtown businesses featuring additional specials. For more information about Car Cruise-In, go to www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance. com or call (855) 732-3836. Put your dancing shoes on and join Suzanne’s Dance Fitness on February 27 for its monthly Saturday ballroom social dance has a new format and extended hours. Taking place from 6 to 8 p.m., Island Ballroom’s David Flory will be leading a 45-min- ute “party prep” class for all those who want a quick, basic review of the dances they will be dancing that evening. The class will be followed by general dancing for all levels. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, plus there will be a special demonstration of Adagio, the studio’s contemporary/ballet/ballroom fusion fitness class. Suzanne’s Dance Fitness is located at 1400 Colonial Boulevard #27, Fort Myers, in Royal Palm Square. For more information, call 822-9226 or go to www. DanceSuzannes.com. On Sunday, February 28, the Lee County Alliance for the Arts welcomes back Grammy Award-winners Trae Pierce & the T-Stone Band as part of its Bruce T. Gora Sunset Concert Series. Now in its 6th year, the series honors the memory and community contributions of musician, photographer, architect and longtime alliance board member Bruce Gora. Trae Pierce began playing music at age seven. He was born and raised in Miami and his first instruments included the piano and guitar before he found his calling on the bass guitar at age nine. Since then, Pierce has gone on to share stages with the Blind Boys of Alabama, Sugarfoot & the Ohio Players, Dr Hook featuring Ray Sawyer, Emmylou Harris, Susan Tedeschi, James Brown, Peter Gabriel, and more. Pierce is also an accomplished record producer. His efforts have earned him four Grammy Awards, three Dove Awards, an NAACP Image Award, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame. Gates open at 4 p.m. Alliance member pre-sale tickets are $15 and $20 at the gate. The concert runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Blankets, lawn chairs and coolers are encouraged! Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. For more information, call 939-2787 or go to www.artinlee.org. On Wednesdays, the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center offers a three-hour guided tour. The cost is $15 per adult and $10 for children over six. Reservations are required. Learn where the shrimp that is served at Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Fest comes from and how the boats are unloaded, the trawl doors are built, the shrimp nets are hand- sewn, the seafood is processed, and other important factors used in this unique industry. Ostego Bay Foundation is located at 718 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach. Call 765-8101 or go to www.ostegobay.org. THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 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 eating porches. RUM BAR & GRILLE 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call 472-0606. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is named for the Doc SS HOOKERS Ford character in local author Randy Wayne White’s best-selling mystery novels. Get hooked on great cuisine and spirits at SS Hookers. It’s a well known gathering place with indoor and The restaurant pays tribute to the rich history of Punta outdoor patio seating. The combined menu offers all Rassa, the home of big game fishing. It serves American the lunch and dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It cuisine with a Cajun twist. Waterfront dining is available includes cedar plank salmon topped with a mango chi- daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. potle glaze or a marinated grilled chicken sandwich and After a triumphant day of fishing, bring your catch to the there’s a well provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks are a restaurant: “If you hook it, our chef will cook it.” specialty, notably the signature rum drink, Island Mojito. A late night bar features live music nightly. A fresh sea- 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach. Call 765- food market, bait shop and gifts are also on site. 9660. 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers. Call 466- 5377. ICHIBAN Ichiban is a downtown favorite for Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name means “Number One” in Torah Study Japanese and offers its customers the perfect balance of great quality and affordable prices. Ichiban has been At Temple Judea family owned and operated for ten years and its endur- n Thursday, March 3 at noon, Temple Judea’s Rabbi ing popularity is a testament to its exceptional, friendly Sack begins a one-hour Torah study that includes service. Oan open discussion of Torah and Judaism where all 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. Call 334-6991. levels of background and all questions are encouraged. ISLAND COW The session is held on the first Thursday of the month at the office of Myers, Bretthoitz & Company, 12671 Where can you go when you’re in the moooood for Whitehall Drive in Fort Myers. Bring a chumash if you have some great cook’in, local fun and prices that won’t make one. Rabbi Sack will bring the text for the session. you lose the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. Temple Judea is located at 14486 A & W Bulb Road in Island Cow is an airy bistro with french doors lead- Fort Myers. For more information, call 433-0201 or send ing out to the front and back patios. It is open daily for an email to [email protected]. breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars while you listen to live music on one of Sanibel’s only al fresco SS Hookers is the best catch for waterfront dining 10 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 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 - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 11 York’s penal facilities, where he served as a counselor. His first assignment was on Kiwanis Club Speaker Discusses death row. Now years later, he still has great stories to tell of his years as a counselor at sev- Importance Of Black History Month eral of the New York penal institutions. Wilmer is currently serving on the Fort Myers Citizen’s Police Review Board. He and his wife are encouraging the younger genera- tions of Carters to bigger and better things through their active family and church lives. Carter kept in touch with his college classmates through the years and after a recent college reunion he started working on a book, A Journal Of A Few. With entries from himself and several of his college friends, this book came to life. Carter autographed several copies for our Kiwanis Club members. A special thanks to Wilmer and Mary Carter for joining us and sharing with us the importance of Black History Month. The Fort Myers Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday at noon for a lunch meeting. Visitors are always welcome to our meetings and luncheon fellowship and network- ing. Gwendolyn’s Café and Catering is their caterer. For further information, call Club Secretary Pat Stevens at 226-1556. Special Equestrians Taste Of Love pecial Equestrians’ annual culinary extravaganza, Taste of Love will be held on Sunday, March 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Wayne Wiles Floor Coverings, located Sat 16240 Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers. The event theme is Relax, Reflect, Refresh and will feature dishes from popular area restaurants and chefs, wine pair- ings, live and silent auctions and entertainment. Celebrity auctioneer Jay Severson and emcee Jessica Stilwell Catti will oversee the evening’s events. More than 400 attended the event in 2015, raising $150,000 for Patricia Stevens, club secretary; guest speaker Wilmer Carter; and Donna Clarke, club the therapeutic horseback riding program. Tickets are $100 per person and may be president purchased online at www.specialequestians.net or by calling 851-7070 or emailing [email protected]. submitted by Pat Stevens All proceeds from Taste of Love will benefit Special Equestrians, a nonprofit orga- ebruary is Black History Month and hearing the life story of this kind and nization dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities by providing a struc- gentle man, who originally grew up in Punta Gorda, was just what we needed tured therapeutic horseback riding program and equine assisted activities. The Special Fto help us reflect on the importance of why we have Black History Month. Equestrians therapeutic riding program has been awarded Premier Accredited Center Wilmer Carter was as part of a strong close-knit family. It’s the kind of foundation status by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. this young black man needed in the early 1950s. Parents, aunts and especially his Sponsors include Florida Weekly, Palm Printing and Wayne Wiles Floorcoverings. uncles nurtured and councelled and guided him. He and his schoolmates, who also had Additional sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available at www.special- families encouraging them to go to school, were bussed daily from Punta Gorda to a equestrians.net or by calling Freda Jones at 565-3792 or [email protected] or Jan Fifer at black high school in the Fort Myers area. There was segregation during his school days 851-7070 or [email protected]. and there were no black schools in Punta Gorda. Now that is the dedication to educa- tion that families still need to instill in their children. Another lesson learned from Black History Month. sufficient in the workplace. After high school, Carter served four years in the United States Navy. He used the College Fair “We are so grateful to the women GI Bill to go to Bethune-Cookman College. Segregation still dictated where he could of Zonta who have so graciously sup- get a higher education. After graduation, Wilmer’s first job was with the New York n Wednesday, March 2, First Baptist Academy will host a ported our women for many years,” said State Postal Service. He met his wife, Mary, there and this year they will celebrate Rosemary Boisvert, SalusCare assistant their 51st wedding anniversary. Wilmer then went on to get a job in one of New ONACCAP Christian College Fair. This event, free and open to the public, vice president of residential services. will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. in the “Our goal is to remove the barriers that First Baptist Church Naples, Common prevent them from being successful. If throughout the Europe and the United they need financial assistance for tuition, Singing Will States. He toured as Tevye with Fidler on building. The fair will host approxi- mately 20 Christian colleges/universi- we can help with that. If they need help the Roof in Austria, Bulgaria and Israel with supplies or transportation to get to Soar At Chapel and has been a featured soloist and guest ties. Additionally, there will be a college financial aid presentation at 10:15 a.m. school or training, we can assist with that conductor with the Varna International as well. By The Sea Music Festival. Since 2011, he has For a list of the colleges/universities attending the fair and for additional “While at SalusCare’s Transitional conducted and performed extensively Living Center, the women work very in Quebec City with various orchestras information, visit www.myblueprintstory. com and click on the Naples fair. hard at learning skills for the job of liv- and concert venues, and has just com- ing in sobriety. This grant will help them pleted another year as artist-in-residence build on their newfound skills and give at Quebec City’s Cathedral of the Holy Zonta Awards them something more to enhance their Trinity. chances of maintaining their sobriety and Tintes-Schuermann is a new visiting Grant To self-sufficiency,” Boisvert said. associate professor of music at Ave Maria “We have been very fortunate to have University. She will split her time between SalusCare this long lasting relationship with the Ave Maria and the Konservatorium Wien Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva. The Zonta University in Vienna, Austria, where he Zonta Foundation of Southwest Club gives our women far more than Helen she has taught classical voice for several Florida has awarded a $9,000 dollars. They also give of themselves,” Douglas Renfroe Tintes-Schuermann years. Tintes-Schuermann began playing Tgrant to SalusCare, Inc. to provide Boisvert said. piano at the age of 7 and was the organ- educational needs for women recover- Zonta has been a partner with the n March 3, Chapel by the Sea ist at her church in West Fargo, North ing from substance abuse at SalusCare’s women in the Transitional Living Center Presbyterian Church will hold its Dakota. After earning her bachelor’s Transitional Living Center on Grand since 2000 and has provided grants total- Olast concert in this year’s series degree in music education, she taught Avenue in Fort Myers. ing $129,000 and hundreds of hours when Douglas Renfroe, bass baritone, at colleges and universities, performing The money will be used to purchase of time to support the needs of women and Helen Tintes-Schuermann, contral- along the way. Now an international art- computer software, educational and recovering from substance abuse. to, combine forces to offer an evening ist, she gives master classes and concerts recovery materials and stipends for about For example, for nine months each of exceptional entertainment. Abigail in Finland, Estonia, China, the U.S. and 60 women in recovery to enable them year, The Sanibel-Captiva Zontians travel Allison will be the pianist for the eve- Spain. to complete coursework and file job to the Fort Myers Transitional Living ning. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian applications. Center campus of SalusCare to work a free will offering is suggested. Church is located at 2500 block of Estero The overall goal is to help women hand in hand with the women in the half- Renfroe is an internationally acclaimed Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. For in recovery obtain the skills they need way house. Projects vary from jewelry bass baritone who has performed more information, call 463-3173. to earn a living wage and become self- continued on page 24 12 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 passes and in the mangrove creek sys- Winter tems. Some of the biggest ones all week came in and around the passes. The best Fishing Means big sheepshead bite was consistently on a high outgoing tide with almost every fish Sheepshead caught being of legal size plus. Mangrove by Capt. Matt creeks also produced a few keepers on Mitchell the low water but it involved catching lots of shorts to get any decent ones. Many etter weather of these mangrove creeks shorelines are all week long now just overrun with little bait-stealing Bmade being mangrove snapper that make it just about out on the water a impossible for a sheepshead to get to pleasure and catch- your bait before they do. ing lots of fish came Docks throughout the sound were also relatively easily. a good choice to catch sheepshead. Roo- Water clarity in the sevelt Channel and Safety Harbor areas middle to northern were a few places where I did very well sound is starting to this week. although finding which docks look a lot better than it had although wa- the sheepshead were holding on took a ter in the southern sound and mouth of little time and moving around. It seemed the river is still that nasty brown. During if you caught a few small ones on a dock, the incoming tide much needed clearer it was worth spending a little more time gulf water can be seen working its way on it as odds were there are some larger in though the passes. With water tem- ones there too. Fish deeper docks with peratures still on the cold side, hanging strong tide movement and pilings that only in the mid to upper 60s, it’s forcing are in five feet or more of water as these anglers to continue to fish a winter time seem to be the ones that are holding the pattern using shrimp for bait. larger fish. On most of my trips this week we Trout fishing did get a little bit better targeted sheepshead both around the this week. Areas from Chino Island north Send Us Your Fish Tales he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Nick Little from Ohio with one of many sheepshead he caught while fishing with Capt. Matt Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, Mitchell Tspecies and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them held lots of trout and at times this bite getting a few keepers was a matter of at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, was a fish on nearly every cast. Although catching lots and lots of just under the or email to [email protected]. this is great non-stop action, I was unable 15-inch minimum size fish until you got to consistently catch any big trout so that 16- to 18-inch model. Ladyfish and a few Spanish mackerel were also caught while trout fishing. CLEAR YOUR GEAR Just when things were starting to warm up and hopefully get back to It Catches More Than Fish normal. we have another cold front in the BOAT forecast. If you’re a sheepshead fisher- man this is good news; if your a snook Fishing gear is fisherman it’s not. Usually by mid-March RENTALS we should be done with strong cold fronts hazardous to birds, but after such a unusually cold winter it’s Fishing • Cabbage Key hard to tell when all this cold weather will reptiles and mammals. Dolphin Watching finally be done. Captains Available Bring on Spring! Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel 472-5800 in 1980. He now lives in St. James City and works as a back country fishing Jensen’s Marina guide. If you have comments or ques- Captiva Island tions email [email protected]. ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. • NEW MOTOR SALES • REBUILT POWERHEADSPOWERHEADS • 1 • FACTORYFACTORY TTRAINEDRAINED • MERCURYMERCURY – MARINER – JOHNSONJOHNSON – EVINRUDEEVINRUDE SUZUKISUZUKI – YAMAHA – OMCOMC – I/O'SI/O'S – MERCRUISERMERCRUISER YourYYour BottomBottomottttom CourteousCourteous Professional Marine Repair SServiceervice • DocksideDockside ServiceService SpecialistSpecialist SServingerving SSanibelanibel & CCaptivaaptiva For LiLifefe CallC ll onn PPaintaini t PrPricesices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 13 CROW Case Of The Week: Turkey Vultures Are Grossly Underappreciated by Patricia Molloy ultures get a bad rap. While some people believe that vultures are gross, others would argue that they are Vgrossly underappreciated. Vultures may not be the cutest and most cuddly of creatures, but their presence is essential to a healthy ecosystem. By feeding on carrion, they help prevent the spread of diseases. And despite the fact there are some pretty gruesome items in their diets, vul- tures are surprisingly sanitary. For example, the lack of feathers on their heads allows them to remain cleaner and relatively free of the potentially dangerous bacteria that is often found in their food sources. While it is quite rare for any wild animal to be calm and relaxed during its stay at CROW, as a species, vultures tend to be particularly high-stress patients. To complicate matters for the hospital’s staff, when approached for medical treatments, vultures often deploy their signature method of scaring off predators: regurgitation.“This is how they scare people away, and this is why people say they don’t like vultures,” explained Dr. Allison Daugherty. But after one gets over the initial yuck factor, one begins to appre- Black vultures have grayish heads while ciate the pure genius of this unique defensive move. “We think it’s awesome! It’s really turkey vultures have red heads. The patient a fascinating defence mechanism.” had to be anesthetized for radiographs and On February 9, a turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) was admitted to CROW after received oxygen through a tube being found down. With little in the way of history, the examining veterinarian sur- mised that the juvenile male, patient #16-360, was likely hit by a car. Fortunately, no looks really good. Between the bruising broken bones were detected in the bird’s wings, however, several fracture sites were and the swelling, it looks a lot better,” said palpated in its right leg. Dr. Allison. “Luckily, vultures don’t need to A radiograph image shows the four metal “He has a broken tibiotarsus,” explained Melissa Fox, veterinary assistant. “In birds, grasp their prey like a hawk, so it’s less vital pins and two external rods that were surgi- the tibiotarsus, it’s kind of like their ankle, and it is his tibiotarsal joint that is broken. that it (tibiotarsus) be perfect, but he still has cally inserted to stabilize its fractured leg Dr. Heather put pins in there to stabilize the break and two external fixators, meaning to be able to perch and to be comfortable.” that there is a bar on each side of the leg. Technically, after surgery, he should be able CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation to stand on his broken leg because it’s stabilized by the two rods on the outside. He of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife hospital providing veterinary care for also has a fractured tarsometatarsus (lower leg above the toes) and that was stabilized native and migratory wildlife from our local area. The hospital accepts patients with a splint.” seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, Sanibel, Nearly two weeks after surgery, the vulture’s condition was steadily improving. “It FLWater 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit: www.crowclinic.org. Views

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Nature Walk At Galt Preserve $1,495,000 Lee County Conservation 20/20 volunteer naturalist will lead a free guided nature walk on Wednesday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at Galt Preserve, 3661 Isabella Rasi AStringfellow Road, St. James City. The preserve is one of Lee County 20/20’s newest sites. The 90-minute, 1.5 mile walk covers portions of mangrove swamps and flatwoods. 239-246-4716 The preserve is home to an active eagle nest and other wildlife including bobcats and alligators. 1101 Periwinkle Way #105 Visitors are advised to wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes that can get wet or boots. Sanibel, FL Long pants and long sleeves, hats, sunscreen, bug spray, cameras, binoculars and [email protected] water are recommended.. There are restrooms and a picnic shelter on site. Dogs are not permitted on this walk. A complete schedule of this year’s guided walks can be found at http://www.con- ENGEL & VÖLKERS servation2020.org. No reservations are required. For additional information or ques- tions, call 822-7942. 14 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Plant Smart The woody round fruit is about three inches long with a large whorl of sepals, or modified leaves, at the stem Autograph Tree end. Upon ripening from green to brown, it splits open by Gerri Reaves to reveal black seeds in a red fleshy interior. Birds and other wildlife eat the seeds, but the fruit is poisonous for utograph tree (Clusia rosea) was once people. found in the wild in southernmost The six-petaled camellia-like flowers measure about AFlorida, including the Keys, but wild three to four inches across. White and pink-tinged with populations might be extinct and it might yellow stamens at the center, they bloom during the exist only as a cultivated plant. warmer months, appearing on the branch ends. In addition, its native status is in question This highly drought-, salt- and wind-tolerant species is among plant scientists. a good choice for coastal landscapes, but makes a good One theory is that the tree found in low-maintenance tree for a variety of yards. Just watch the Florida Keys in the mid-1800s were out for the aggressive roots, another characteristic it introduced from Cuba or the Bahamas. shares with the strangler fig. Like the native strangler fig (Ficus aurea), The tree prefers sun to partial shade and moist it sometimes begins as an airplant, lodging a conditions. It will not tolerate frost. seed in the crown or boots of a cabbage palm Propagate it with seeds and cuttings and sending down aerial roots. The close-grained hard heavy wood has many uses, This long-lived evergreen grows up to 30 including furniture-making, and the plant parts have feet high. The dense foliage and the spreading many traditional medicinal uses. rounded canopy make it a good shade tree. Sources: Florida Landscape Plants by John V. However, this plant can be pruned into a Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan; Florida, My Eden by shrub and used as a hedge, screen or buffer. Frederic B. Stresau; Native Florida Plants by Robert It can even be espaliered, but be prepared G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell; Pity the Pitch Apple – to deal with the latex it exudes. Treat It As A Spreading Tree by Julia F. Morton; The The opposite oval leaves are leathery, Shrubs and Woody Vines of Florida by Gil Nelson; smooth, and thick, with a prominent mid-vein Waterwise: South Florida Landscapes by the South and paler undersides. Stiff and smooth-edged, Florida Water Management District; edis.ifas.ufl.edu; and they measure up to eight inches long. fnps.org. It is called the autograph tree because Plant Smart explores the diverse flora of South people sometimes write on the leaves, which Florida. permanently retain the inscriptions. An alternate common name, pitch apple, derives from the fruit’s resinous material that has been used as ship caulking. Autograph tree is a wildlife-friendly low-maintenance Other common names include clusia, species with large attractive leaves on which people Caribbean monkey apple, and Scotch sometimes inscribe names or initials attorney. photo by Gerri Reaves

Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. “There’s not another tarpon tournament like this in the area,” said Marty Harrity, Doc Ford’s co-owner. “In past years, we’ve had fishermen from all over the country. Last year, we paid out $25,375 in awards to five out of 48 participating teams. We already have 24 teams signed up for this year – way ahead of past years.” “Doc Ford’s has been a faithful supporter of our efforts at ‘Ding’ Darling, helping greatly to bolster refuge programs and research to balance federal budget shortfalls,” said Birgie Miller, DDWS executive director. “Last year, we raised $50,000 for the ref- uge as a result of sponsorships, donations and auction proceeds. We’re so grateful to Doc Ford’s for this huge effort on our behalf,” she added. For more information, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/tarpon-tourney. Anyone inter- ested in becoming a tournament sponsor may contact Miller at 292-0566 or director@ dingdarlingsociety.org. Platinum sponsors are Suncoast Beverage, Florida Weekly, The Gresham Family, Hogey Lures; gold sponsors are Anisa Stewart Jewelry, Bella Signs & Designs, Island Inn, John Grey Painting, Media Source, Raisers Edge, Sanibel Gear, Sanibel Island Fishing Club.

Marty Harrity, Doc Ford’s co-owner; Birgie Miller, DDWS executive director; Sarah Lathrop, DDWS associate director; and Toni Westland, “Ding” Darling supervisory refuge ranger and Wildlife Commission upon comple- America’s tion of the class. Spots Still Open For ‘Ding’ Darling The course consists of two sessions on Boating Course consecutive Saturdays. The second ses- & Doc Ford’s Tarpon Tournament he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power sion will be on Saturday, March 12 also from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 100 percent purse promises to make the 5th annual “Ding” Darling & Doc Squadron is offering America’s Topics covered include hull design, Ford’s Tarpon Tournament on May 7 one of the hottest competitions on the TBoating Course beginning docking, anchoring, handling boating water. It pays out the entire entry fees as tournament awards. Registration Saturday, March 5, from 8:15 a.m. to A emergencies, reading channel markers deadline is April 29. 12:30 p.m. This course is recognized and many other topics to make each The competition is limited to 50 teams and 23 spots remain. The team fee of by the National Association of State boating experience safer and more enjoy- $500 for up to four anglers also includes a captains dinner the night prior and awards Boating Law Administrators. The State able. The cost of the course is $45 with a ceremony dinner the evening of the tournament. All events take place at Doc Ford’s of Florida recently passed legislation $20 cost for a second person sharing the Rum Bar & Grille on Fort Myers Beach. requiring anyone born after January instruction materials. Doc Ford’s – with locations also on Sanibel and Captiva – has again committed to 1, 1988 to have passed a safe boat- It is being taught at the San Carlos being the title sponsor, along with the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the ing course and obtain a Boating Safety Bay Sail & Power Squadron classroom, Refuge (DDWS). Education ID card, which is valid for life, 16048 San Carlos Boulevard at the cor- Diversified Yacht Services of Fort Myers Beach will, for the fifth consecutive year, in order to operate a boat with more ner of Kelly Road. Students can register provide support at the presenting sponsor level. than 10 hp. Each student will receive online at www.scbps.com or by calling Proceeds benefit wildlife and conservation education at JN “Ding” Darling National a card/certificate from the Florida Fish the office at 466-4040. THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 15 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! Mar 2016

Discover Shell Point: Mar 3,10 & 17 The Story Mar 9 Season of Praise: of Pakistan & Afghanistan: 3 Parts Indiana Wesleyan University Presentation & Tour from 4:15pm Chorale at 7:15pm. to 5:45pm. Dive Indiana Wesleyan into the colorful University Chorale, FREE 9:30am on Mar 1, history and culture directed by Dr. Todd of Pakistan and Guy, brings the energy Afghanistan with and zeal of youth to 8, 9,15, 16, 22 & 29 & Professor Adrian their performance at Kerr. While these The Village Church. 1:30pm: Mar 2, 23 & 30 two countries are The chorale’s concerts currently too consist of a diverse repertoire of music, including Learn about Shell Point’s signaturegy Lifestyle dangerous to visit, Professor Kerr sacred classics, hymns, spirituals, and with Lifecare, followed will share an overview of their contemporary compositions. Tickets are $10. by a narrated bus tour back stories, which include the Visit www.shellpoint.org/seasonofpraise, or call that will showcase the growth of multiple world (239) 454-2147. community’s resort-stylele religions as well as the rise of the famous Silk Road. retirement options and FREE amenities. Admission iss Tickets are $10 Mar 13,14 & 15 free. Call (239)) 228-40800 per session. to reservee Call (239) 489-8472 to reserve The Easter Jesus and the Good your your place.* Friday Church: place. 3 Sessions Mar 7 Gregory Athnos, professor emeritus at North Park Chicago University in Chicago, Brass explores the Easter themes of deliverance, salvation, Mar 1 Quintet life, and resurrection. The Barbary Coast Dixieland at 7:30pm. series examines the art of Band Don’t miss the the Roman Catacombs, at 7:30pm. rich sounds of the Chicago Brass Quintet, hailed as how the resurrection The versatile one of the premier ensembles of our time. The changed the disciples’ expectations of the Messiah, Barbary Coast group promotes appreciation and enjoyment of and the biblical development of the centrality of the Dixieland brass chamber music through its performances, resurrection through the Book of Acts and in the Band will epistles of Paul. Admission is free. educational workshops, broadcast recordings, and have you Call (239) 489-8472 to reserve your place.* tapping your commissioned works. Tickets are $35. Visit www. feet to every shellpoint.org/concerts, or call (239) 454-2067. Mar 14 Mar 15 note, and will even swap instruments right before Mar 13 your eyes – without missing a single note. Tickets *If you are unable to attend a class that includes a Introduction Session 1 Session 2 are $15. Visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts, or call fee, kindly give 24 hours notice to receive a refund. 6:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (239) 454-2067. Visit www.shellpoint.org/events for full listings of this month’s 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-3076-16 16 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 television. • New Delhi-born designer Sha Ali Ahmad is back by popular demand as a runway favorite last year. Ahmad Couture’s fashions sparkle under the lights and dazzle audiences. Each piece is hand embroidered in silk fabric and beautiful drapes, using beads, crystals, rhinestones, sequins, silk threads, lurix and glass stones. • Popular designer Helen Gerro is returning back this year with her Art Couture Day Glow dresses that light up the night and fascinate audiences. Her couture inspired paintings jumped off her canvases onto her designer fashions. Thus making an original one-of-a-kind Ferris wheel at Lee County Fair hand painted postmodern statement. From page 1 • Adriana Gomez’s Elements of Body Art will once again be creating amazing Lee County Fair works of body art that will be brought to advanced/professionals. life using the human form as a canvas. There will be various Master Gardener Along with trendy and haute couture- Workshops throughout the fair with Sha Ahmad Couture design style fashion, incredible and stylish hair workshops on a variety of topics from From page 1 and makeup to look flawless and edgy is a Growing Hydroponically to Growing must. Art Walks The Runway hairstyles will Orchids. Master Gardeners’ Ask The Fashion Show be created by Red Salon & Spa. A make- Expert will be held on Wednesday, March Evgenia Luzhina-Salazar design up team will be led by Geancarla Sprella incredible designs of Italian artist and 2 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is materials they are made from. A., certified makeup artist. Beautiful, cap- fashion designer extraordinaire Mariapia still open at www.swflcfair.com. On Friday, February 26, experience tivating room design provided by Planned Malerba, who was recently featured in The Fair Association itself is recog- the best in local fashion as area boutiques Perfection, Florals and Décor. a five-page spread in Gulfshore Life nized as a 501(c)3 non-profit organiza- present their hottest looks. Tickets for the Thursday, February 25 magazine. tion, and re-donates to a number of other Finally, on Saturday, February 27, Celebrate Fashion Opening VIP Party are Malerba is definitely leaving her mark non-profits, including the local 4-H clubs, art and haute couture fashion collide, $40 in advance or $50 at the door. on the fashion world, globally unrivaled the United Way, the Rotary and the stimulating all of the senses with beautiful On Friday, February 26, admission to on the level of breathtaking detail and Araba Shrine units. Lee County Schools elegant and incredibly artful creations by Local Fashion is $20 in advance or $25 stunning imagery combining exquisite are also a beneficiary, and the fair offers local and worldwide couture designers. at the door. artwork with impeccable fashion. She scholarships to graduating seniors. Featured designers include: The Saturday, February 27 Couture has been featured in two previous Art The Southwest Florida and Lee County • Moscow native’s Evgenia Luzhina- Fashion Show admission is $30 in Walks The Runway shows and dazzled Fair runs February 25 through March 6, Salazar’s vibrant high fashion dress collec- advance or $40 at the door. the audiences with her Recycled Couture and is celebrating its 92nd anniversary. tions blend Russian ferocity and western A limited number of VIP tickets are creations that debuted at the 2014 Art Tickets purchased in advance are $8 cool, with a very theatrical feel. She has available for $125, which features pre- Walks The Runway show. She has also for adults and $4 for children under 12. participated in many prestigious fashion ferred seating and access to all of the featured her hand painted and sparkling Tickets purchased at the gate will be $10 events including Couture Fashion Week fashion show events. Swarovski crystal ballroom dance gowns. for adults and $5 for children. For more New York and many more. Her designs For more information or tickets, visit Her unique and artful masterpieces are so information, visit www.swflcfair.com. have won critical acclaim in both local www.sbdac.com or call 333-1933. beautiful, one would never believe what and national newspapers, on radio and

• The Freecoasters, 12:30 to 2:50 at Century 21 Realty in St. James City p.m. and the Greater Pine Island Chamber of • Pine Island Dance IMPACT, 3 to Commerce in Matlacha. 3:30 p.m. The Taste of Pine Island is the primary • Honey Creepers Band, 3:45 to 6 fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Greater p.m. Pine Island Youth Scholarship Fund. On Sunday, the schedule is: This year, the club hopes to raise over • The Coast Connection Band, 11:15 $25,000 to assist Pine Island students a.m. to 12:55 p.m. with their higher education costs. Since • Pine Island Playhouse, 1 to 1:15 1985, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine p.m. Island has provided over $250,000 in • Brother Love Too and the Insiders, scholarships, and has supported many 1:20 to 3 p.m. projects and organizations that benefit the • Pappy Mellon’s New Road Show, youth of the area. 3:15 to 5 p.m. The 2016 co-sponsors of Taste of The Taste of Pine Island is a family- Pine Island are Cambio Dermatology, Lee friendly event with children’s activities and County Electric Co-op, Budweiser, Waste games. No coolers or pets are permitted. Pro, Greater Pine Island Chamber of In conjunction with Taste of Pine Commerce, Honc Industries, Pine Island Island, the 13th annual Southwest Florida Realty, Inc., Beasley Broadcasting Group, Chowder Cook-off Contest will take place Island Commerce Park and Circle K. Saturday and the 5th annual Chili Cook- The Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine off Contest will be held Sunday. The Island is a community service organization public will be able to sample and judge that meets most Wednesday mornings at the entries. Bert’s in Matlacha. For more information Pappy Mellon’s New Road Show The Fish Drop Drawing will take on the club, visit www.pikiwanis.com, From page 1 and dance. All of the performers on the place Sunday at 4 p.m. with a $1,000 e-mail Taste of Pine Island chairman, Tim lineup are either from Pine Island or play grand prize, $500 second place prize and Saulsbery at [email protected] Taste Of Pine Island regularly on the island. The schedule for $250 third place prize. Fish Drop tickets or call 910-2263. The Kiwanis Club of live entertainment will offer something Saturday is: and Taste of Pine Island tickets may be Greater Pine Island can also be found on for everyone with a wide variety of music • Cindy Walsh, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 purchased at the event or in advance Facebook. p.m. THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 17 Clyde Butcher Exhibit Coming To Big Cypress Gallery

Big Cypress National Preserve photo taken by Clyde Butcher Clyde and Niki Butcher enowned American landscape photographer Clyde Butcher (www. open house. ClydeButcher.com), known for his large-format film photography of the The Butchers have lived in the Big Cypress National Preserve for 20 years. The Everglades and natural sites throughout the world, and his wife, Niki, present R inspiration behind this collection dates back to their drives back and forth along the their newest collection, The Natural World Along Tamiami Trail, during an open Tamiami Trail - always with cameras in hand to capture moments and record history. house at the Big Cypress Gallery in Ochopee. The event is free and open to the The images in this exhibit were photographed using a large-format 8-inch by 10-inch public on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. view camera. The quality of the photo negatives persuades the viewer’s eye to look With this stunning history-in-the-making collection, the husband-and-wife team closer at the intricate detail of the natural world. encourages viewers to embrace the natural beauty that exists along the Tamiami Trail The Clyde Butcher Big Cypress Gallery is located at Highway 41 Tamiami Trail through Clyde’s powerful black-and-white images. Niki’s different perspective captures (mile marker 54.5) in Ochopee, Fla. For more information on the upcoming fund- images with wayside attractions and old Florida architecture. raiser, visit www.ClydeButcher.com or call 239-695-2428. The down-to-earth and candid Butcher will speak to guests and sign books at the Serving Sanibel, Captiva &

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Library Programs Cars & Rock ‘N Roll of the 1950s Weekly stories and activities featuring Create your own game controller 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 hands-on engineering. Sponsored by the using Makey Makey. Makey Makeys are Lakes Regional Steven Valdespino gives a lively talk on Friends of Lakes Regional Library. For an electronic invention tool that allows ext month’s roster of activities the music and cars that people remember grades K to 5. you to connect computer programs to at Lakes Regional Library offers and love from the 1950s. Come and Homeschool Exploration: Myth everyday objects. All materials will be sup- Ntopics for all ages. The following hear some old tunes and see photos of Busters plied. Sponsored by the Friends of the activities are free to the public: vehicles from way back when. Sponsored 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3 Lakes Regional Library. For grades 6 and Adults by the Friends of Lakes Regional Library. Homeschoolers, explore different up. Registration begins March 5. English Café Registration is required. myths and confirm that they are true or Kids Read Down Fines 6 p.m. Mondays, March 7 and 14 Families bust them for being wrong. Learn about 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 31 Free, informal conversation sessions Baby Rhyme Time the scientific method while doing fun Children and teens can earn a $2 for adult ESOL/ESL students. 10 a.m. Mondays, March 14, 21 experiments and projects! Sponsored by coupon for every 15 minutes of reading Octavia Ashford and Her Ghosts For ages up to 18 months. Pick up a the Friends of Lakes Regional Library. during the allotted time in the designated 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 Storytime Ticket at the Youth Services For ages 5 and up. Registration began area of the library. Coupons may be It’s the late 1890s and you’re a guest desk the morning of the program. Space February 11. applied to cards issued to patrons age in Lady Octavia Ashford’s parlor. Laurie is limited. During this special storytime, Cardboard Car Drive-In 18 and under only, and applies only to Nienhaus as Octavia tells an eerie Victorian you and your baby will learn new nursery 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10 charges on overdue materials. ghost story and shares why the Victorians rhymes and fingerplays, interact with Design your very own kid-sized card- The Lakes Regional Library is located were so fond of their Pale Shades. Laurie puppets, sing, read books and dance. board car using recyclable materials. Then at 15290 Bass Road in Fort Myers. For then discusses this unique genre before Toddler Tales relax inside your new car as you watch a more information about a program or to telling a second, quite short ghost story. 11 a.m. Mondays, March 14 and 21 short film on the big screen. Caregivers register, call the library at 533-4000. A Sponsored by the Friends of Lakes For ages 18 to 36 months. Pick up will lend a hand as the pit crew for the sign language interpreter is available with Regional Library. Registration is required. a Storytime Ticket at the Youth Services kids. All materials provided. Sponsored five business days notice to library staff. Book Discussion: Those Who Wish desk the morning of the program. Space by the Friends of Lakes Regional Library. Check the Lee County Library Me Dead by Michael Koryta is limited. This interactive and active time For ages 2 to 5. Registration began System’s website at www.leelibrary. 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 for toddlers and their favorite caregiver February 18. net to find out about programs at When 13-year-old Jace Wilson wit- is designed to advance pre-reading and Special Needs Storytime other locations. Call the host library, nesses a brutal murder, he’s plunged into social skills. 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12 or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO a new life, issued a false identity and Family Storytime Books, music, and sensory experi- (4636), for more information about a hidden in a wilderness skills program for 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 16 and ences for children ages 3 to 12 with spe- specific program. troubled teens. The killers, known as the 23 cial needs and their families. Registration Blackwell Brothers, are slaughtering any- For ages up to 5 years. Pick up a began February 20. Library Programs one who gets in their way in a methodi- Storytime Ticket at the Youth Services Spring Break Fun cal quest to reach him. Registration is desk the morning of the program. Space 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 Dunbar Jupiter required. is limited. Your whole family is invited Games, activities and crafts to cel- Master Gardener Program: A Primer to this enjoyable, all-ages storytime that ebrate Spring Break. Sponsored by the Hammon for Lawn Care in Southwest Florida encourages the development of pre- Friends of Lakes Regional Library. For reading skills through songs, rhymes, grades K to 5. Registration begins March ext month’s roster of activities 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Master Gardener Barbara Meyer will fingerplays and stories. 8. Preschool Storytime Kids Read Down Fines NPublic Library offers topics for cover the varieties of lawns in Southwest families, children and teens. The follow- Florida and address the issues of mowing, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, March 16 and 23 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 31 For ages 3 to 5 years. Pick up a Children and teens can earn a $2 ing activities are free to the public: irrigation, insect, disease and weed control. Storytime Savvy Social Security Planning Storytime Ticket at the Youth Services coupon for every 15 minutes of reading desk the morning of the program. Space during the allotted time in the designated Family Storytime 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5 This interactive program, presented by is limited. Your preschooler will continue area of the library. Coupons may be to build relationships with other kids, applied to cards issued to patrons age 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 16 Ben Graham, is designed to educate Baby and 23 Boomers on a variety of approaches to books, and the library in a storytime 18 and under only, and applies only to designed specifically for them. charges on overdue materials. Your whole family is invited to this maximize Social Security benefits. With enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encour- rules set to change sometime in April Children Teens After School Crew: Engineering Teen Tech: Create Your Own Game ages the development of pre-reading skills 2016, education is more important than through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and ever. Registration is required. 4 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, Controller 23 and 30 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26 continued on page 19s THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 19 Library Programs Location: Meeting Room Building skin with a visit from special guest Brooke net to find out about programs at An Italian film in which a poor Sicilian Drew from the Florida Skin Center. other locations. Call the host library, March Programs peasant emigrates to America at the turn Kids Read Down Fines or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO of the 20th century, falling in love with 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12 (4636), for more information about a At Fort Myers an Englishwoman and facing the harsh 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 14 specific program. realities of Ellis Island along the way. Location: Teen Room Regional Library Sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Children and teens earn a $2 coupon From page 18 ext month’s roster of activities Myers Regional Library. or credit for every 15 minutes they read at Fort Myers Regional Library How to Apply for a Habitat For in the designated area for a total of $8 Dunbar Jupiter Noffers topics for all ages. The fol- Humanity Home in one session. Credit may be applied to Library Programs lowing activities are free to the public: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17 cards issued to patrons age 18 and under Adults Location: Meeting Room AB only and applies only to charges on over- stories. First come, first served. English Café Tanya Soholt of Habitat For Humanity due materials. Children’s & Teen Programs 6 p.m. Tuesdays, March 1, 8 and 15 explains the Habitat program and how to Create and Take Crafts Kids Read Down Fines Free, informal conversation sessions apply for a Habitat partnership. 2 p.m. Friday, March 25 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 5 for adult ESOL/ESL students. European Gateways to America: This fun, creative program is for kids Children and teens earn a $2 coupon March Card Crafting Hamburg and Bremen who like to make their own crafts. Use or credit for every 15 minutes they read 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26 your imagination and our craft supplies in the designated area for a total of $8 Location: Meeting Room CD Location: Meeting Room AB to make a puppet, card or whatever you in one session. Credit may be applied to Greeting cards are useful for holidays Speaker: Werner Ropers - German desire. cards issued to patrons age 18 and under and everyday occasions. Participants will Research Genealogist, Collier County Monday Movie only and applies only to charges on over- learn new techniques and take home Genealogical Society and SW Florida 2 p.m. Monday, March 28 due materials. several cards. All materials supplied. Germanic Genealogy Society. Seminar A happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Sandi Sylver: Storyteller, Ventriloquist Registration is required. will highlight the immigrant experience Midwestern girl has her world turned & Songstress Tai Chi/Qi Gong from the time they left their towns and upside down when she and her parents 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, March 2, 9, countries of origin and reached their ports move to San Francisco. Come join us as You won’t want to miss this hilarious, 16, 23 and 30 of departure to the time they arrived in we watch this fun-loving film. Sponsored all-ages performance. Sandi and her Location: Amphitheatre the U.S. Registration is required. by Friends of the Fort Myers Regional family of puppets will provide more than A low impact, stress reducing exercise Small Business Series: Securing A Library. a few belly laughs as they educate and for all fitness levels. This Heart of the Business Loan Sandi Sylver: Storyteller, Ventriloquist entertain. Community project, in partnership with 2 p.m. Monday, March 28 & Songstress The Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Project for Public Spaces, is supported by Location: Meeting Room AB 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 Library is located at 3095 Blount Street a grant from Southwest Airlines. Understand the process, make a good Location: Meeting Room Building in Fort Myers. For more information Hatha Yoga impression with lenders and learn what You won’t want to miss this hilarious, about a program or to register, call the Noon Thursdays, March 3, 10 and 17 criteria lenders use in deciding on your all-ages performance. Sandi and her library at 533-4150. A sign language Location: Amphitheatre application. Registration is required. family of puppets will provide more than interpreter is available with five business David Anderson from Soniyoga leads Families a few belly laughs as they educate and days notice to library staff. a Hatha yoga class for all ages and abili- Family Storytime entertain. Check the Lee County Library ties. Please bring your own mat. 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12 Teens System’s website at www.leelibrary. Preview on the Plaza: Brahm’s The whole family is invited to this Teen Chess Club net to find out about programs at German Requiem enjoyable, all-ages storytime that encour- 5 p.m. Monday, March 7 other locations. Call the host library, Noon Friday, March 4 ages the development of pre-reading skills Rise to the challenge. Sets provided, or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO Location: North Cornog Plaza through songs, rhymes, fingerplays and but players are welcome to bring their (4636), for more information about a The Gulf Coast Symphony presents a stories. Parents can model proper story- own. Check out our new set 12 x 12-foot specific program. taste of their upcoming performance at time behavior by participating and staying board used outdoors. Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. in the room during these programs. Kids Read Down Fines Playful Pals Box Card Crafting Toddler Tales 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Passport Week 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 10 a.m. Tuesdays, March 15 and 22 5 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 14 Location: Meeting Room CD This interactive and active time for Location: Teen Room March 14 To 19 Join local craft expert Rose Ann to toddlers and their favorite caregiver is Children and teens earn a $2 coupon designed to advance pre-reading and or credit for every 15 minutes they read o you have travel plans? Planning create pyramid shaped animal boxes and a summer vacation? Need a matching cards. All materials provided. social skills. They’ll experience storytell- in the designated area for a total of $8 ing, wordplay, felt board stories, finger- in one session. Credit may be applied to Dpassport? Sponsored by the Friends of the Fort Apply for a passport during this spe- Myers Regional Library. Registration is plays, puppets, singing, music-making, cards issued to patrons age 18 and under socializing, dancing and, of course, books. only and applies only to charges on over- cial Passport Week. There is no need to required. miss school or work and no appointment There’s A (Library) App For That Preschool Storytime due materials. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, March 16 and Teen Anime Drawing Fan Club is required. 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 9: e-Books During Passport Week, Lee County and Audio e-books 23 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Your preschooler will continue to build Anime Drawing fans share what they Clerk of Court’s Recording Office hours 3 p.m. Friday, March 25: Music, will be extended two hours each day and Movies and More relationships with other kids, books, and have created, discover content and con- the library in a storytime designed specifi- nect with other fans. Colored pencils, offer four hours on Saturday: Location: Meeting Room A Monday to Friday, March 14 to 18 Learn about some of the free apps cally for them. The stories and activities pens and paper supplies are provided. are more complex, but just as fun. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Myers 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. you can use to take library content on Saturday, March 19 the go. Class participants must bring their Baby Rhyme Time Regional Library. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, March 17 and Game Night for Teens 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. app-enabled mobile device and know Residents can always apply for pass- their library card information to get the 24 5 p.m. Monday, March 21 During this special storytime, you and Play Rock Band, Super Mario, ports during regular office hours: Monday most out of class. Registration is required. through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (must Book Discussion: Walking Home your baby will learn new nursery rhymes Basketball and many others. Sponsored and fingerplays, interact with puppets, by the Friends of the Fort Myers Regional arrive to the office no later than 4:30 From Mongolia by Rob Lilwall p.m.). Noon Wednesday, March 16 sing, read books and dance. Library. Children The Fort Myers Regional Library You are encouraged to review pass- Location: Main Library Building, port information before coming to the Conference Room C Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss is located at 2450 First Street in Fort 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2 Myers. Adult programs are held in the office for fees, required documents and Starting in the Gobi desert in winter, information at www.leeclerk.organd adventurer Rob Lilwall sets out on an Join us for a birthday party for Dr. meeting room building located across the Seuss. We’ll have crafts and stories to library campus at 1651 Lee Street. For select the Passports link or call 533-5007 extraordinary six-month journey, walking before arriving at office. 3,000 miles across China. Registration is celebrate one of our favorite authors on more information about a program or to his birthday. register, call the library at 533-4600. A Recording Office is located down- required. town Fort Myers in the Administration International Film Series: Golden The Skin I’m In Storytime sign language interpreter is available with 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4 five business days notice to library staff. Building, 2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor, Door Fort Myers, FL 33901. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 Location: Amphitheatre Check the Lee County Library A storytime about taking care of your System’s website at www.leelibrary. 20 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 turn into mean girls. Relational bullying ings of your daughter into account before “It is so entertaining to speak with School Smart is a type of aggression in which harm is making a decision about how to proceed. these imaginative people,” says festival by Shelley M. caused through damage to relationships Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at coordinator Margie Byers. “Their stories Greggs, NCSP or social status within a group rather than Florida SouthWestern State College, about their writing experiences are as physical violence. Girls bully to gain more where she teaches psychology and entertaining as the books themselves.” ear popularity, while lowering the status of education courses. She is also a nation- The festival kicks off Friday evening, Shelley, the victim. And bullies tend to be already ally certified school psychologist and March 18, with Evening with the Authors D I think popular girls who are well liked by teach- consultant for School Consultation at the Marina at Edison Ford, where my 6th grade ers in the school. Sometimes the nice Services, a private educational consult- the authors meet, mingle and dine with daughter is being girls at school can be the most vicious. ing company. Questions for publication attendees. A few of the award-winning bullied. She doesn’t You may want to discuss your suspi- may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. authors scheduled to attend the events talk about it and cions with your daughter’s teacher. Ask com. Not all questions submitted can include adult authors: Meg Cabot, Paul I don’t see any her if your daughter appears gloomy, be addressed through this publication. Doiron, Debbie Macomber; teen authors: bruises on her, but moody, or inattentive. Find out is such Joelle Charbonneau and Trish Dollar; some things she has activities like finding a seat in the lunch- children’s authors: Candace Fleming and said recently have made me think that room or finding a partner in class seem Spring Job Fair Eric Rohmann and many more. The she may be a target. Everything has gone to cause anxiety for her. Also find out complete list of authors can be found at well for her in previous grades and she if there have been any interactions with he Southwest Florida Hispanic www.readfest.org. is a good student. What should I look for? girls in the locker room, buses, or hall- Chamber of Commerce invites The reading festival is free and is 100 Claudia V., Cape Coral, Florida ways that have been unusual. These Tthe community to its 2016 Spring percent community supported through Claudia, common areas in schools are often the Job Fair on Thursday, March 3 from 10 generous donations, sponsorships and Sadly, bullying is everywhere at setting for social bullying. Find out if a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hodges University’s grants. To help ensure the continuation of schools today, and it can show up in your school has a bullying prevention Fort Myers Campus at 4501 Colonial this free community event visit www.read- several forms. Stopbullying.gov says that program. It might be helpful for you and Boulevard, Fort Myers. fest.org to make a secure online dona- there are three main types of bullying. your daughter. Participating companies include tion. Author information, dates of partner Verbal bullying, which is saying, or writ- Here are some things you can discuss Latino 97.7, Hodges University, Lowe’s, events, directions to the event and more ing mean things includes teasing, name- with your daughter to help her. Telemundo, FOX 4, BB&T, LCEC, is available for your convenience 24 calling, inappropriate sexual comments, Teach her to solve problems without School District of Lee County, Imagen hours a day at www.readfest.org or call taunting and threatening to cause harm. relational aggression and praise her when Semanal, LeeSar, MundoMax, Sunstate 479-4636. Saturday, March 19 Social bullying, or relational bullying she does. Further, teach by example; do Academy, Fort Myers Broadcasting, involves hurting someone’s reputation not bully or gossip to your daughter or Lee Professional Institute, Nuevos Ecos, or relationships. Social bullying includes: other people in front of her. Fifth Third Bank, B&I Contractors, Grossman leaving someone out on purpose, tell- Listen to your daughter when she tells CareerSource Southwest Florida, Biotest ing other children not to be friends with you that she is being bullied and take her Pharmaceuticals, Bravo Supermarket, Inducted Into someone, spreading rumors about some- seriously. Also, listen to her when she Univision SWFL, Lee Memorial one and embarrassing someone in public. talks about other girls to make sure that Health System, Juan 1200/1460AM, Honor Society This type of bullying is often in the form she is not bullying. HolaCiudad.com, Accion Hispana, Juice of cyber bullying. Talk to your children about their Plus, Azteca America SWFL, Supervisor bbie Grossman of Fort Myers has According to the National Association friends and school day; let them know of Elections, United Way, Take Shape been accepted into the American of School Psychologists, “160,000 stu- that you are a safe and supportive person for Life, Autos Trocas y Mas and Exitos AHebrew Academy Honor Society. dents each year fail to attend school out to talk to. Magazine. Grossman has received straight As in of fear of relational aggression”. Encourage your daughter to support Anyone interested in changing careers all her classes this year all while pursuing Physical bullying is the third type other girls who are being bullied and to or in need of a job is welcome to attend. several after school programs and volun- most often seen and involves hurting a make friends with them. Admission is free to the public. For infor- teer opportunities. person’s body or possessions. Physical Make it known to your daughter that mation or to rent a booth, call the cham- bullying includes hitting/kicking/pinching, there are counseling services available ber at 418-1441 or send an e-mail to spitting, tripping/pushing and taking or at school if she feels comfortable and [email protected]. Call To Artists breaking someone’s things. wants to discuss her bullying problems. lliance for the Arts is seeking art- Research tells us that girls use rela- Encourage and support her to see a Reading Festival ists to present their work at the tional bullying more than other forms and counselor or the school psychologist. ABell Tower Shops on Saturday, that it is most extreme in middle school. Many girls do not want to get the s with all well-written storylines, April 2 during its fifth annual Spring Puberty and escalating desire for popu- bullies in trouble for fear of more severe the lineup of authors at the Art Affair. The outdoor art fair features larity is what makes formerly nice girls repercussions. Take the wishes and feel- Aannual Southwest Florida Reading a wide variety of mediums, including Festival has taken a couple of twists and oil, acrylic and mixed media painting, REDUCED FOR SALE THIS SEASON : WAS $775,000 turns. Don’t worry; there is still great photography, custom jewelry, furniture, suspense, humor and fun to be found at hand woven baskets and more. Come the festival at Harborside Event Center meet and support local artists while Snowberry Lane and Centennial Park in downtown Fort perusing the Bell Tower’s many shops Gulf Pines Subdivision Myers on Saturday, March 19 from 10 and restaurants. a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists will gain valuable exposure by The reading festival will feature 23 networking with other artists and the best-selling authors for adults, teens and community and by selling their work and children. These authors plan to attend discussing their processes from 11 a.m. NOW the festival from all over the country to to 6 p.m. Artists are required to provide help inspire daily reading, to remind at least one digital image of their artwork $699,000 the community that books change lives and brief biography for publicity pur- for the better, as well as sell their newly poses. Event inclusion also provides vis- released books. The festival is a daylong ibility on the Alliance for the Arts website, This property is located one lot from the Gulf of Mexico, event filled with fascinating and dynamic Alliance Spring Arts public relations and with a potential gulf view from fi rst or second fl oor of a piling author presentations, lively programs and social media efforts, and artists’ names home, deeded beach access from the rear of the property. activities for teens and children, the latest and organizations linked through Alliance library technology, contests, book-sellers, email e-blasts. Short walk to the community pool and tennis(one block), book signings, a free book for every child The fifth annual Spring Art Affair is quiet neighborhood of single family residents. Near world and teen and the Reading Rocks! Teen sponsored by Happenings Magazine. class Blue Ribbon elementary school and shopping. It is Battle of the Bands. The festival draws an Artists interested in participating have until believed that a home of 3800 sq. ft. will meet the building average of 18,000 people annually. March 8 to register. Visit www.ArtInLee. requirements for Sanibel, actual size might vary. The reading festival is the largest one- org or call 939-2787 to learn more. day reading festival in Florida and is des- For more information, call 939-2787 Tom Roderick, GRI, Broker Associate ignated a Top 20 Event in the Southeast or go to www.artinlee.org. Keller Williams Fort Myers and The Islands for the month of March by the Southeast Cell: 239-848-0402 • Email: [email protected] • Web: http://www.troderick.com Tourism Society. THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 21 The former Twins skipper resides part- Former Twins Manager Ron time here in Fort Myers and in Minnesota. Even though he has failed to land a job Gardenhire Still Without A Job to date, you have to believe that his vast by Ed Frank experience and ability will still be sought by someone in the not-too-distant future. his will mark the second straight Spring Training where And if that doesn’t occur, don’t be sur- a familiar face will be absent at the CenturyLink Sports prised if he rejoins the Twins organization TComplex. In fact, it’s indeed surprising that this success- in some capacity. ful former baseball manager is no longer even in the game at Grapefruit League to Start; Twins the relatively young age of 58. and Red Sox First Week Home Most thought that when Ron Gardenhire was fired as Schedules. Minnesota Twins manager at the end of the 2014 season, he Minnesota Twins –Thursday, March would be hired quickly by another team with the bevy of manage- 3 – Boston Red Sox; 7:05 p.m. rial vacancies that occur every year. Saturday, March 5 – Baltimore Orioles; But it didn’t happen for Gardenhire in 2015. And now, with 1:05 p.m. Spring Training underway for the 2016 season, he still hasn’t a job. Boston Red Sox – Monday, February The fiery and popular former Twins manager guided his team to six American 29 – Doubleheader; Boston College and League Central Division championships in his first nine years. The next four, however, Northeastern University; 1:05 p.m. were a different story with 90-plus losses each season, and last-place finishes in three Wednesday, March 2 –Minnesota of the four. Twins; 1:05 p.m. He wasn’t completely to blame for the four-year free-fall as Twins management Friday, March 4 – Tampa Bay Rays; admitted at the time that the lack of talent contributed to the demise. 1:05 p.m. Overall, his record was 1,068-1,039 (.507) and he was only the 10th manager in Sunday, March 6 – Baltimore Orioles; Ron Gardenhire baseball history to win more than 1,000 games with the same team. He was named 1:05 p.m. photo courtesy Minnesota Twins American League Manager of the Year in 2010. Gardenhire took over as Twins manager in 2002 after serving 11 seasons as the team’s third-base coach. Smart, a shrewd evaluator of talent and highly knowledgeable Myers, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Lunch, of the game, Gardenhire was certain to hook on with another team quickly – at least Golf Tournament golf, contests, prizes, dinner and live that’s what many experts thought. He had a year remaining on a two-year contract and silent auctions are included in this when Twins General Manager Terry Ryan fired him in 2014. Ryan did offer him a job To Benefit four-person scramble benefiting Project within the organization last year, but he reportedly turned it down awaiting an on-field Build, an initiative to create sustainable offer from another team. Project Build revenue for the organization’s expand- In this past off-season, he was a finalist for the San Diego job having been inter- ew Mission Systems International ing global projects, as well as impact the viewed there twice. When the Padres hired Andy Green as manager, there were will hold its third annual golf tour- local community. Registration is $100 reports that Green was interested in bringing on Gardenhire as his bench coach. That Nnament and auction on Friday, per person before March 1, and $125 didn’t occur either as the job went to Mark McGwire. May 20 at The Forest Country Club, per person after March 1. Participants Finally, Gardenhire’s name surfaced along with several others for the Washington 6100 Club Boulevard Southwest, Fort can register individually or as a team at Nationals job. Veteran Dusty Baker was hired instead. www.nmsi.org/give/golf.

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That’s why it’s important for you to proactively s an investor, rebalance your portfolio or, during a you may correction, the market may do it for Abe gaining you. To cite one aspect of rebalancing, familiarity with if your portfolio ever does become too the term “market “stock-heavy,” you may need to add correction.” But some bonds or other fixed-rate vehicles. what does it Not only can these investments help keep mean? And, more your portfolio in balance, but they also importantly, what may hold up better during a correction. does it mean to • If you’re retired – After you retire, you? you may need to take money from your A correction occurs when a key index, investment accounts – that is, sell some such as the SandP 500, declines at least investments – to help pay for your cost 10 percent from its previous high. A of living. Ideally, however, you don’t want correction, by definition, is short-term to sell stocks, or stock-based vehicles, in nature and has historically happened during a correction – because when you fairly regularly – about once a year. do, you may be “selling low.” (Remember However, over the past several years, the most common rule of investing: Buy we’ve experienced fewer corrections, low and sell high. It’s not always easy to follow, but it’s still pretty good advice.) so when we have one now, it seems Christina Harris Schwinn of Pavese Law Firm leads students in tour of Lee County particularly jarring to investors. So, to avoid being forced into selling, Courthouse during Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida and The Lee County Bar How should you respond to a market you need to be prepared. During your Association’s Law Day correction? The answer may depend, to retirement years, try to keep at least some extent, on your stage of life: a year’s worth of cash instruments on • If you’re still working – If you are in hand as well as short-term fixed income High Schoolers Experience Law Day the early or middle parts of your working investments. By having this money to ocal high school students recently discovered the various facets of the Lee life, you might not have to concern draw on, you may be able to leave your County legal system during the 3rd annual Law Day, presented by Junior yourself much about a market correction stocks alone and give them a chance LAchievement of Southwest Florida and The Lee County Bar Association. Law because you have decades to overcome to recover, post-correction. And it’s Day 2016 escorted 50 upper class, high school students from six different area a short-term downturn. Instead of selling important to maintain a reasonable schools on a free tour of the Lee County Courthouse, where students observed the stocks, and stock-based investments, to percentage of stocks, and stock-based justice system in motion, met with legal professionals and obtained an inside look supposedly “cut your losses,” you may vehicles, in your portfolio, even during into law-related careers. find that now is a good time to buy more retirement because these investments The day began with a presentation by the Clerk of Courts and a tour of the clerk’s shares of quality companies, when their may provide the growth necessary to help office, followed by a tour of the jail and concluding with the opportunity to observe price is down. keep you ahead of inflation. the jury selection process. The event introduced students to various career paths and Also, you may want to use the Consequently, as a retiree, you should processes within the legal system, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Lee opportunity of a correction to become have a balance of stocks and stock-based County Courthouse system and the multitude of professional opportunities available for those who are interested. Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to speak with well-known legal professionals Christina Harris Schwinn of Pavese Law Firm and Cape Coral attorney Renee Binns, who contributed greatly to making this day special for participating students. Florida Small Business Development “We are so pleased to have another wonderful turnout for our annual Law Day, and we are grateful for the members of the business and legal community who joined Center Hosts Training Programs us in making this day a huge success,” said Angela Fisher, president and CEO of he Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) at Florida Gulf Coast Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida. “Learning about the field of law in a profes- University will host training programs, workshops and events during March. sional environment gives students the occasion to truly experience this industry and T Tune in online on Tuesday, March 1 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for The Ask solidify their interest in this career path, and we look forward to continually offering Webinar Series: How Do I Access Capital for My Business? This free webinar is hosted this opportunity to students in the future.” by Fifth Third Bank and will explore how to access capital for your business. Other For more information about JA of Southwest Florida, visit www.JASWFL.org, call webinars are hosted the first Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11 a.m. through 239-225-2590 or email [email protected]. 2016. Join the FSBDC at its free monthly, regional networking meetings that include in- depth discussions on business concerns and B2B networking. Networking meetings run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lunch is included. Upcoming dates and locations: run through March 26. • Lehigh Acres – Wednesday, March 2 at 1261 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres Art League • Painting Class: Your choice of medi- • Fort Myers – Wednesday, March 16 at 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Fort ums for three weeks beginning Thursday Myers Workshops March 10, 17 and 31 from 9:30 a.m. to In addition to regular programming, the FSBDC is currently accepting nominations he Art League of Fort Myers noon on individual paintings. Paint your for Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida. The application deadline is March announces upcoming workshops. favorite subjects with assistance from 31 with the awards dinner to be hosted on Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. T • Paint & Sip: Every Thursday Penny Fox. $36 members and $48 for at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $35 all materials non-members. Register for workshops, networking events, and find out more about the included. Instructor is Cynthia Louis. • Faces & Figures: Two-day painting Distinguished Entrepreneur of Southwest Florida Awards and Ceremony at www.fsbdc- BYOB. workshop on March 18 and 19 from 10 swfl.org • Free Open Painting sessions: Every a.m. to 3 pm. Instructor is Penny Fox. The FSBDC at FGCU offers one-on-one, confidential, no-cost consulting and Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon with • Stained Glass Class: Six weeks low-cost workshops for businesses throughout Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and hostess Priscilla Jeffcoat; Every Tuesday beginning Thursday March 3 from 4:30 Glades counties. It is designated by the state as Florida’s principal provider of business from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with hostess Lisa to 7 p.m. $120 non-members $96 mem- assistance. O’Brien. bers. Instructor is Anne Liebermann. For more information, contact Amanda Stirn, marketing director, at astirn@fgcu. • Exhibiting Members March show: For more information, call the Art edu or 745-3706. opening March 4 at 6 p.m. The show will League of Fort Myers at 275-3970. THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 23 deaRPharmacist personality. That’s why you need an all-around immunity aid, and a brand probiotics. 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DOCTORS EYECARE CENTERS Robert G. LeSage, OD • Timothy E. Underhill, OD 24 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Humane Society Fundraiser Returns To Rum Distillery by Jeff Lysiak or the second consecutive year, Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery will Fserve as host of a costume gala to raise funds for the Gulf Coast Humane Society. On Saturday, February 27, Wicked Dolphin’s Decades Party – dubbed Hollywood’s Golden Era Meets The USO – will transport guests back to the 1940s with a festive evening of din- ing, dancing, casino gambling and more. Tickets for the Decades Party, priced This year’s Wicked Dolphin fundraiser for the Gulf Coast Humane Society, Hollywood’s Golden Era Meets The USO, will be held on at $100 each, include admission to the February 27 at the rum distillery in Cape Coral event – which will be held from 8 p.m. Coast Humane Society. to run, staff and build the facility. The Judith Yevick. until midnight – $500 in play gambling Wicked Dolphin is hosting this first fundraiser for the project raised Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be money, live music and entertainment, unique party to help fund an endeavor $300,000. Last year’s Wicked Dolphin provided by Bubba’s Roadhouse, Ceno hors d’oeuvres, dessert (including that began in February 2014. JoAnn Speakeasy Party, a Prohibition era- Grille, Fathoms Restaurant & Bar, specialty cupcakes and chocolates by Elardo, owner of Wicked Dolphin, and themed gala, raised additional funds Hurricane Grill & Wings, Nevermind Save Room For Dessert and Noela Jennifer Galloway, executive director towards the effort. Awesome Bar & Eatery, Noelle Chocolate made with Wicked Dolphin of the Gulf Coast Humane Society, This year’s sponsors include host Chocolate, Save Room For Dessert and Rum), valet parking and a cash bar met with Cape Coral City Manager Wicked Dolphin Rum; Platinum Level Water City Grill. featuring specialty cocktails. John Szerlick to discuss the need for an – Coconut Point Ford; Gold Level – Tickets are available at the Wicked Attendees are encouraged to dress in animal shelter to serve the city. With a Water City Grill; Bronze Level – Miloff Dolphin Rum Distillery, located at wartime era fashions, military uniforms full-time population exceeding 150,000 Aubuchon Realty Group, Stephen Todd 131 SW 3rd Place in Cape Coral, the or as their favorite 1940’s actor/actress residents, all agreed it was time to start Home Furnishings, John Michaels Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort or movie character. working on bringing an animal shelter Diamond and Jewelry Studio; Copper Myers, Raso Realty, Stephen Todd Emcees for the evening are ABC-7 to Cape Coral. Level – LAI Construction Management, Home Furnishings and John Michaels anchor Krista Fogelsong and Boston An estimated $2 million is needed Myers Brettholtz & Company, The Diamond and Jewelry Studio in Red Sox Spring Training announcer to fund the construction of the state-of- Moss Bogatch Group at Morgan Cape Coral as well as online at www. Ted Fitzgeorge. All activities, including the-art facility that will have the ability Stanley, Raso Realty, Pewter, ClearPay, gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/wicked- a chance to win a one-karat diamond, to rescue approximately 1,000 animals BB&T Oswald Trippe and Company, dolphin-decades-party.html. courtesy of John Michaels Diamond each year. The City of Cape Coral is Baywood Veterinary Hospital & For more information, send an email and Jewelry Studio, photo booth and in support of the project, and the Gulf Boarding, Roger Dean Chevrolet; Table to [email protected] or visit casino game proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Humane Society has committed Sponsors – Terri Piggott, ABR and www.wickeddolphin.com.

From page 11 Leona Dear Leona, Pet Walk Comes Zonta Grant I have very few suggestions for you. If making to women’s health and everything you have not already done so, have your To Downtown Fort Myers in between. son and daughter-in-law contact an attor- he River District “The Zonta group is an amazing asset ney to discuss financial protections for the Alliance announces family. I am not sure if there are any, but to our community. They have partnered PetWalk, the newest there is no harm in exploring options. T with other agencies, such as Human Friday night event in the Trafficking Awareness Partnership, to Also, if you have not already done so, please contact your local human service historic downtown Fort help our ladies learn to help others. The Myers River District on annual beach cleanup is a big event that agency to explore community resources to support the family. Hendry Street between allows our women to work with Zontians Bay Street and Edwards and make a day out of giving back to Pryce Dear Leona, Drive every fourth Friday the community and to respect the earth. from 6 to 8 p.m. . The Zontians don’t teach -- they interact, Many people believe in abortion if they have been told by their physician Free to the public, the guide and mentor our special population RDA invites well-trained of women in addiction,” Boisvert said. that such an abnormality exists to avoid problems like your family is having. Oth- and leashed pets and their The 16-bed women’s halfway house owners to enjoy an evening opened in 2009. The women’s facility ers do not believe in abortion under any in the River District, includ- provides treatment for 45 to 60 women circumstances for moral and religious per year who have completed the resi- reasons. You made your decision for your ing pet friendly exhibitors dential treatment program and moved own reasons and now must live with your and vendors. Several down- into the halfway house for extended decision. town merchants will also be treatment. There are institutions that specialize participating and welcom- For more information, call 275-3222 or in caring for people like your grandchild. ing pets. Owners assume visit www.SalusCareFlorida.org. Research the area where you live or con- all responsibility and risk for tact a health service agency in the county their pet. From page 23 where you live and they will be able to PetWalk dates for direct you to a facility that may help. 2016 include: February Mom And Me No physician or surgeon can make 26, March 25, April 22, normal a severely handicapped child. May 27, June 24, July 22, of the surgeries because they only relieve They can frequently work wonders to August 26, September 23, but never correct the problems. relieve some of their problems. October 28, November 25 We all know we are responsible for Lizzie and December 23. our choices, but we didn’t understand the Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is Follow the River District Alliance on Facebook for further details! Go to www.fort- long-term problems. What do you suggest [email protected]. we consider? myersriverdistrictalliance.com for more information. DID YOU KNOWTHE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 25 TRIVIA TEST SPORTS QUIZ 1. MUSIC: Who was known as “The Godfather of Soul”? 1. In 2015, pitcher Dillon Gee set a New York Mets record for lasting at least five 2. TELEVISION: What was the name of the yellow character on the children’s show innings in the most consecutive starts (51). Who had held the mark? “Teletubbies”? 2. Who is the all-time leader in saves for the Philadelphia Phillies? 3. SPORTS: What competition features activities such as clean, jerk and snatch? 3. In 2014, Detroit’s Calvin Johnson set a record for fastest NFL player to 10,000 4. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of dried fruit are prunes? receiving yards (115 games). Who had held the mark? 5. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What famous playwright once observed, “The course of 4. When was the last time Yale’s men’s basketball team reached the NCAA true love never did run smooth”? Tournament? 6. MATHEMATICS: What number does the prefix giga- represent? 5. How many consecutive Game Seven playoff losses have the Anaheim Ducks suf- 7. U.S. STATES: Which U.S. state shares only one border with another state? fered entering the 2015-16 NHL season? 8. GEOGRAPHY: Where is the Suez Canal? 6. Name the oldest U.S. male swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal. 9. PRESIDENTS: Which U.S. president was born with the name Leslie King? 7. Who was the last men’s golfer before Jordan Spieth in 2015 to make a birdie on the 10. MOVIES: In the Disney movie “Aladdin,” how long was the genie inside the lamp 72nd hole to win a U.S. Open by one stroke? before Aladdin released him?

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can prove to be a good thing. Go over them McDaniel for her portrayal of “Mammy,” a PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ and see where improvements can be made. housemaid and former slave. McDaniel was My Stars AQUARIUS (January 20 to February the first black actor ever to win an Oscar. FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 29, 2016 18) After taking advice on a number of ● On March 4, 1962, a Trans-African ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whatever matters in recent months, expect to be DC-7 crashes on takeoff in Cameroon, decisions you’re faced with this week, rely called on to return the gesture. And, by the its 111 passengers and crew doomed by a on your strong Aries instincts, and base way, you might be surprised at who makes mechanical failure. It was the first single- them on your honest feelings, not necessar- the request. airplane disaster in history in which more ily on what others might expect you to do. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) than 100 people died. TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Your Reassure everyone concerned that a change sensitive Taurean spirit is pained by what of mind isn’t necessarily a change of heart. STRANGE BUT TRUE you feel is an unwarranted attack by a You might still want to pursue a specific miffed colleague. But your sensible self goal, but feel a need to change the way ● It was American mythologist Joseph should see it as proof that you must be you’ll get there. Campbell who made the following sage doing something right. BORN THIS WEEK: You are able to observation: “The cave you fear to enter GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) More make room in your heart for others, and holds the treasure you seek.” fine-tuning might be in order before you that makes you a very special person in ● If you’re an aficionado of barbed wire, can be absolutely certain that you’re on the their lives. be sure to head to LaCrosse, Kansas, during right track. Someone close to you might the first weekend of May. Collectors gather offer to help. The weekend favors family THIS WEEK IN HISTORY there every year for the Antique Barbed get-togethers. Wire Swap and Sell Festival. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The ● On March 3, 1887, Anne Sullivan ● You might be surprised to learn that week continues to be a balancing act ‘twixt begins teaching 6-year-old Helen Keller, both men and women have an Adam’s dreaming and doing. But by week’s end, who lost her sight and hearing after a apple; it’s more visible on men because you should have a much better idea of what severe illness at the age of 19 months. men have larger larynxes and because you actually plan to do and how you plan Under Sullivan’s tutelage, the previously women tend to have more fatty tissue in to do it. uncontrollable Keller flourished, eventually their necks. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Changing graduating from college and becoming a ● You doubtless know of Alexander your plans can be risky, but it can also be a lecturer and activist. Hamilton, one of America’s Founding necessary move. Recheck your facts before ● On March 6, 1899, the patent office in Fathers, as the nation’s first Secretary of the you act. Tense encounters should ease by Berlin registers Aspirin, the brand name for Treasury, and you’ve probably heard that midweek, and all should be well by the acetylsalicylic acid, on behalf of Friedrich he was fatally wounded in a duel with Vice weekend. Bayer & Co. Acetylsalicylic acid was origi- President Aaron Burr. Most of his accom- VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) nally made from a chemical found in the plishments are not common knowledge, You might still be trying to adjust to recent bark of willow trees. though -- and they deserve to be. Born into changes. But things should improve con- ● On March 2, 1904, Theodor Geisel, poverty on the Caribbean island of Nevis, siderably as you get to see some positive better known as Dr. Seuss, the author the illegitimate son of a Scots merchant, results. An uneasy personal matter calls for and illustrator of such beloved children’s Hamilton began work as a clerk at the age more patience. books as “The Cat in the Hat,” is born in of 11. His employers were so impressed LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Massachusetts. Geisel’s first book, “And to with his intelligence that they paid for Congratulations. Your good intentions are Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street,” him to attend school in America, where he finally recognized, and long-overdue appre- was rejected by over two dozen publishers became involved in revolutionary politics. ciation should follow. Keep working toward before making it into print in 1937. He was a lieutenant colonel by the age of improvements wherever you think they’re ● On March 5, 1929, David Dunbar 20 and managed to marry into one of the necessary. Buick, founder of the Buick Motor most distinguished families in New York. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 2) Company, dies in relative obscurity after In addition to writing most of the Federalist Try to look at your options without prejudg- years of working menial jobs. By 1906, Papers, Hamilton founded the New York ing any of them. Learn the facts, and then Buick had lost control of the business and Post, the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. make your assessments. Spend the weekend sold his stock, which would later be worth Mint. enjoying films, plays and musical events. millions of dollars. ● Marie de Medici, queen of France in SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to ● On March 1, 1932, the 20-month-old the early 17th century, once had a gown December 21) Someone might want to take son of aviator Charles Lindbergh is kid- made that was embellished with more than advantage of the Sagittarian’s sense of fair napped from the family’s mansion in New 3,000 diamonds and 30,000 pearls. play. But before you ride off to right what Jersey. Although a ransom note demanding you’ve been told is a wrong, be sure of $50,000 was left in the nursery, the baby THOUGHT FOR THE DAY your facts. had been killed the night of the kidnapping. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January ● On Feb. 29, 1940, the film “Gone With “He who is only just is cruel. Who on 19) You might be surprised to learn that not the Wind” is honored with eight Oscars. earth could live were all judged justly?” -- everyone agrees with your ideas. But this The most momentous award went to Hattie Lord Byron 26 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016

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ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC HAIR STYLIST BOOTH EAST END CONDO STILL Lic# EC12002788. RENTAL AVAILABLE AVAILABLE FOR MARCH! Call Roger 239-707-7203. HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES Join our Professionals at the New Aqualink - Motor Controls. McGregor Salon. Increase your income, 1 BR close to the beach. TV, internet, on Offi ce & Store Maint. Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction be your own Boss. Positive, friendly, site laundry. Queen bed and futon in living ☼RS 6/7 CC TFN Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 comfortable atmosphere. Close to FMB & room. Only $2,750 plus tax! Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor Call Lighthouse Realty 239-579-0511. ☼NS 1/4 PC TFN ☼NS 2/19 CC 2/26 Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart. For Info call Anita 239-233-9882 ☼RS 3/13 CC TFN

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VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS CLASSIC CAR Shore Fishing: 1977 CORVETTE DOCKAGE T-tops, white with red leather interior Hourly, Daily, Weekly Perfect island car. Runs great, excellent condition 25,500 miles. and Monthly. One owner Call 239.472.9510 ☼ Captiva Island 472-5800 NS 2/19 CC 2/26 ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN Don't Harm The Fish by Capt. Matt Mitchell FOR SALE MERCEDES BENZ 1986 CLASSIC 560SL anding a big fi sh from A Beauty with 49,000 original miles. COMMERCIAL DEHUMIDIFIER the beach can be hard Soft and Hard tops. Midnight blue with grey on the fi sh. Dragging 2,500 Sq ft WhiteWing Defender. Wet L interior. Lots of power and so fun to drive! a fi sh up onto the sand if $29,000 call 802-238-4844 House, Mold, Mildew Allergens? Removes ☼NS 2/19 CC 2/26 110 pints per day. Auto pump out. Energy you’re going to release it is effi cient. 5 star rating. Small, quiet, on not an option as it usually casters. $1,800 OBO Chris 239-224-8111 damages or kills the fi sh. ☼ NS 2/26 CC 3/4 • Hold the fi sh in the water while you unhook it if you’re GOLF CART FOR SALE going to release it. • The less you can touch a fi sh before release the better for the fi sh. • If you want a picture with the fi sh, support it as you lift it out of the water – and do it quickly. • Before releasing, revive Street legal, “gas” powered. TO PLACE A the fi sh while holding it in the $6,500. 239-209-6500 water; moving it slowly back ☼ RS 1/22 BM TFN CLASSIFIED and forth so water goes over its gills. The fi sh will let LOG ONTO: you know when it’s ready to swim off. SCRAMBLERS IslandSunNews.com • Florida just recently CLICK ON changed the regulations on fi shing from shore. Florida PLACE CLASSIFIED residents as well as out of state visitors need a fi shing license to fi sh from shore.

Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Cape Coral Cape Coral 1988 4,063 $1,299,000 $1,200,000 292 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2007 2,610 $942,500 $910,000 19 Cornwallis Cape Coral 1977 3,598 $915,000 $875,000 9 Ravista Bonita Springs 2003 3,023 $839,000 $839,000 103 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2015 2,662 $749,565 $749,565 2 Rose Garden Cape Coral 1997 2,304 $675,000 $665,000 58 East Rocks Sanibel 1988 1,506 $679,000 $660,000 30 Palmetto Point Fort Myers 1978 3,045 $695,000 $650,000 208 Herons Glen North Fort Myers 2005 2,532 $525,000 $515,000 100 Bayview Acres St. James City 1988 2,198 $499,900 $465,000 288

Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate ★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ 30 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 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 Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL i, my name is Lanny. I’m a 6-year- Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 old spayed female black-and- American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 Hwhite hound mix. I was selected Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 to be a part of the Lee County Sheriff Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 Department’s Cell Dog program were I Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 learned all my basic commands. I got to Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 go to events and represent the program. I Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 don’t look or act a bit like my age. I still act duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 like the cute little puppy I used to be, only Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 now a lot larger. I’m a little timid at first but Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 warm up quickly. I’ve spent some time in a Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 foster home recently and would fit in great Garden Club of Cape Coral ...... 239-257-2654 with your family just like I did with my Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 foster family. Please don’t let me wait any Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 longer for a home. Adoption Fee: $25 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 Hi, I’m Adelle. I’m a 2-year-old spayed NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 female lynx point domestic short hair. I’m a Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 beautiful little girl who would love nothing Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 more than to be your loving companion. I Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 get along well with my fellow felines here Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 at the shelter and would do well with any Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 pets you have. Please come check me out Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 and see what a loving personality I have. Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 Adoption Fee: $50 Lanny ID# 634609 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 For information about this week’s Gateway to the Islands...... 218-5768 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Iona-McGregor ...... 482-0869 on to Animal Services’ website at www. Lions Clubs: LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 to the animal’s ID number. The website Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 updates every hour so you will be able Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 to see if these or any other pets are still POLO Club of Lee County ...... 477-4906 available. Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 The shelter is open for adoptions from Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 AREA ATTRACTIONS Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 Cypress Parkway. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 All adoptions include spay/neuter Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 rabies vaccination and county license if Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 three months or older, flea treatment, JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 worming, heartworm test for dogs Langford Kingston Home ...... 239-334-2550 six months and over, feline AIDS and Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 leukemia test for cats, training DVD, Skatium ...... 321-7510 10-day health guarantee, and a bag of Southwest Florida Historical Society ...... 939-4044 Science Diet pet food. Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 The adoption package is valued at True Tours ...... 945-0405 To be listed in calling card email your information to: $500. Adelle ID# 652150 [email protected] THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 26, 2016