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VOL. 16, NO. 12 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MARCH 24, 2017 Children’s Hospital Grand Opening April 1 merica’s newest children’s hospi- tal, Golisano Children’s Hospital Aof Southwest Florida, is opening its doors in Fort Myers and is hosting a grand opening on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is spon- sored by Suncoast Credit Union. This new, child-friendly facility is located next to HealthPark Medical Center on Bass Road. Festivities include a ribbon cutting, tours, children’s activities and entertain- ment by local schools. “We are so excited to finally open Steen Metz recently spoke to eighth grade the doors of our new children’s hospital students at The Sanibel School to the Southwest Florida community, photo by Jeff Lysiak so they can see the fruits of their Steen Metz when he was an 8-year-old in labors,” said Kathy Bridge-Liles, chief Holocaust Denmark photo courtesy Steen Metz administrative officer of Golisano The mission of the Dr. Talbot Spivak Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. One of the colorful statues near the main Memorial Week Holocaust Memorial Week at FSW is “From neighborhood lemonade stand to educate students and the community proceeds and, literally, piggybanks, to entrance to America’s newest children’s hospital photo by Carol Orr Hartman At Local College about the Holocaust, to honor its victims celebrity golf tournaments and major and survivors, to cultivate tolerance and philanthropic gifts, the community has challenge to communities in Southwest lorida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will observe Dr. Talbot to promote awareness of modern-day given selflessly to help build this very Florida to raise money to build a new genocide in support of the world’s promise special place so children can receive the state-of-the-art children’s hospital to FSpivak Holocaust Memorial Week of “Never Again.” care they need close to home.” serve the children and families in this at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus from March 27 to 31. The free series In partnership with The Holocaust “It’s hard to believe that it was just area with the best care possible close to Museum & Education Center of Southwest four years ago that we launched the continued on page 13 of events will focus on the theme Resistance. continued on page 32 Festival At College To Host Shell Factory Artist Residency he Theatre Program in the Bower Is For The Dogs School of Music & the Arts at Florida TGulf Coast University (FGCU) pres- ents an Artist Residency with Tim Miller, which will include a solo performance and a student-devised performance under Miller’s supervision at FGCU’s TheatreLab. A welcome reception will be held for Miller on Thursday, March 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Arts Complex lobby on the FGCU campus. This event is free and open to the public. Miller will present one of his original solo acts on Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. followed by a post-performance discussion. Performances of the student-devised piece take place April 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and April 9 at 2 p.m. Performances contain A golden retriever does a dock dive adult language and situations, and are not Southwest Florida (GRRSWF). recommended for children under 18 years Tim Miller photo provided Attractions include pet vendors, of age. he was awarded an NEA Solo Performer exhibits, pet portraits, dock dog Miller, an internationally acclaimed Fellowship that was overturned due to A golden retriever puppy photos provided diving, a pet spa, a doggy garage sale, performance artist, is a pioneer in the the gay themes in his work. He and three refreshments, raffle and silent auction. field of autobiographical performance art other artists, who have become known as he 8th annual GoldenFest will be Raffle and auction items range from and has particularly focused on Lesbian, the “NEA 4,” sued the government in a held at the Doggy Heaven canine attraction, theater, dinner cruise and Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning case that went all the way to the Supreme park at the Shell Factory & Nature T hotel tickets to rounds of golf, gift cards (LGBTQ) related issues in his work. Miller is Court. Park in North Fort Myers on Sunday, and lavish gift baskets. Vendors include the recipient of numerous grants from the Individual tickets are on sale now and March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is animal hospitals, boarding facilities, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) but are $10 for the general public and $7 for hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of continued on page 31 became a household name in 1990 when continued on page 4 2 LiveLiveTHE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017thethe GulfGulf CoastCoast DreamDream
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Franco including the Museum of Modern Art/ and Linzy will both premiere several new New York, The Studio Museum in James Franco and Kalup Linzy will have a collaborative gallery exhibit next month projects while surveying their collaborative Harlem, The Whitney Museum of photo courtesy www.artswfl and individual photography, painting, American Art and The Metropolitan gave a talk to the Columbia University located at 1634 Woodford Avenue in multi-media works and related ephemera Museum of Art. He has lectured across graduate students for their visiting artist Fort Myers. (including costumes and props used to the country at institutions including lecture series, which I had been crashing For more information, call the create the works on view). New York University, the School of every week… The day Kalup spoke, I theater at 218-0481. A 501(c)(3) Franco is an Academy Award- Visual Arts/SVA in NYC and Harvard had an epiphany. 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7500 College Parkway 1533 Hendry Street 11691 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101 FORT MYERS FORT MYERS FORT MYERS 10 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 Visit www.sbdac.com to purchase Calusa Heritage Day will Along The River tickets. be held on the Calusa Heritage eace Lutheran Church will host Pure Florida’s Fort Myers Trail on the property of Randell a duo organ concert this Friday, location will present Bark on the Research Center in Pineland this PMarch 24 at 7 p.m. Ark cruise from 8 to 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. The concert features Rodney L. Saturday, March 25. Guests will have to 4 p.m. Barbour and Richard D. Jaeggi in a the opportunity to bring their dogs Calusa Heritage Day is an sonic spectacular encore presentation aboard the M/V Edison Explorer for a outdoor archaeology and ecology on duo organs. sightseeing river cruise to Picnic Island, history festival celebrating the Selections are from all periods of an island located between Sanibel and Calusa legacy with speakers, music history and uniquely arranged Pine Island that exhibits the natural replicators, guided walking by Barbour. The classical/digital organ beauty of Southwest Florida. and boat tours, exhibitors and is being provided by Church Organ Passengers can enjoy a peaceful children’s activities. Food will Concepts of Inverness, Florida. cruise along the Caloosahatchee River be available for purchase. Free Peace Lutheran Church is located followed by a playful time on the island, water will be available throughout at 15840 McGregor Boulevard in Fort socializing with man’s best friend. festival; bring your water bottle. Myers. During the excursion, dogs and owners The cost to attend is $5. There The Jazzy Nights series at the can run, swim and play catch while is no charge for members and Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center enjoying the sunshine, water, sand and children ages 11 and younger. features trombonist Wycliffe fresh air. While Pure Florida cannot Visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/ Gordon for an extravagant evening guarantee animal sightings in the calendar/grid/calusa-heritage-day/ of cocktails and music this Friday, wild, the captain will alert passengers or call Cindy Bear or Linda at March 24 beginning with cocktails to wildlife such as dolphins, eagles, 283-2157 for more information. at 7 p.m. The show is from 8 to 10 manatee, native birds and more. The Calusa Heritage Trail is a p.m. Experience the artist critics call a Water, Frisbees and dog treats are 0.7-mile interpretive walkway that “modern day Louis Armstrong.” This included for the canines. Soda, wine leads visitors through the mounds, performance will also feature legendary and beer will also be available for canals and other features of the jazz musicians Lew Del Gatto on purchase. The M/V Edison Explorer Pineland archaeological site. saxophone, Joe Delaney on piano, Don departs from The Marina at Edison Randell Research Center is Ford, located at 2360 West First Street located at 13810 Waterfront Drive Mopsick on bass and Tony Vigilante on Bring your four-legged friend on a cruise to Picnic in Fort Myers. in Pineland. Use Bokeelia for GPS drums. Island photo courtesy Pure Florida Tickets are $29 in advance and $35 Registration for the tour is $44 per setting. Church of Christ this Saturday, at the door. A table of four is $125, person. Groups of six or more can call Community Cooperative’s 2017 March 25 at 8 p.m. while a table of eight is $250. for discounted group rates. Reservations Empty Bowls fundraiser, presented French opera is second only to The concert marks the final date are required as room is limited to 25 by Suncoast Credit Union, will be Italian opera in the length, breadth of the 2016-17 Jazzy Nights Series. passengers and their pets. All dogs held at the Alliance for the Arts on and diversity of its history. It began The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center that can follow basic commands are Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 in the 17th century and is still very is located at 2301 First Street in the welcome. For more information or to p.m. much alive. It includes everything historic downtown Fort Myers River book your ticket, call 919-2965 or visit One of a kind handcrafted ceramic from grand opera to operetta to comic District. www.PureFL.com. bowls made by local school children will be available for purchase at the event opera. The evening’s program will be as a reminder of those that go hungry sung by six young professional opera right here in Lee County. singers including baritone John Dooley, This year’s event will feature a sopranos Shannon Kessler Dooley and soup cook-off and soup sampling Rachel Policar, mezzo-soprano Evanna from local favorites, a painting area Lai, tenor Matt Morgan, bass Andrew sponsored by Painting with a Twist Fort Potter, accompanied by music director Myers, bites from Jonesez BBQ, Inc., Robert Ashens. Artistic director Alan family-friendly activities, dance and Mann will supplement each segment music performances by local schools with supertitles and commentary. and organizations and more to support Tickets may be purchased for $45 Admission is free and wristbands for each online at www.sanibelmusicfestival. the soup sampling will be available org or by calling 344-7025. Tickets for purchase for a small donation at may also be purchased by cash or the event. Money raised at the event check only at Bank of the Islands, 1699 will benefit Community Cooperative’s Periwinkle Way, and Sanibel Captiva Healthy School Pantry and FLIP (Food Community Bank, 2477 Library Way Literacy in Preschool) programs. on Sanibel. The Sounds of Jazz and Blues, Sanibel Congregational United the premier musical event in Cape Church of Christ is located at 2050 Coral, will rock out at Tarpon Point Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. this Saturday, March 25. Join a bird patrol guide during a Gates open at 5 p.m. Gruv Therapy nature walk at Bunche Beach in will play from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mike South Fort Myers this Thursday, March Imbasciani & His Bluezrockerz will at 5:30 p.m. Meet on the beachfront perform from 7 to 8 p.m. High energy located on the south end John Morris trumpeter Rick Braun will be the Road off of Summerlin Road. headliner and will play from 8:30 to 10 Migrant and resident waders and p.m. shorebirds tend to work the mudflats at The Cape Coral Parks and low tide due to the diversity of micro- Recreation Department is organizing invertebrates at Bunche Beach. the event. Join in the citywide Bring binoculars, sun protection, celebration for jazz and blues music. shoes that can get wet, a bottle of Tarpon Point is located at 6179 drinking water, your curiosity and love Black Marlin Lane in Cape Coral. of nature. Opera Theater of Connecticut will For more information, call 707-3015 present an evening of excerpts from or visit www.birdpatrol.org. The event favorite French operas as well as works is free with a parking fee of $2 per by Offenbach, Delibes, Thomas and hour. Tour is approximately two hours. others at the Sanibel Music Festival Provided in cooperation with Lee at Sanibel Congregational United County Parks and Recreation. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 11 • Week Three: White Christmas - all Register levels (July 24 to 28) • Week Four: Broadway Palm Season For Alliance Review - advanced students (July 31 to Aug. 4) Summer Camps “Our camps engage kids in dynamic and imaginative learning,” said Brandi he Alliance for the Arts offers three Couse, director of operations and summer camp options: Minis Arts education. “By being exposed to a wide Camp for ages 4 and 5, Summer T spectrum of the arts, campers unlock their Arts Camp for grades kindergarten full creative potential.” through sixth grade and Musical Theatre For more information or to register for Intensive Camp for grades 7 to 12. Minis Arts Camp, Summer Arts Camp Registration is now open. Campers must or Musical Theatre Intensive Camp, visit be 5 years old by September 1 to be www.ArtInLee.org/BestSummerEver or eligible for Minis Arts Camp. call 939-2787. Minis and Summer Arts Camps allow You may become a member at www. children to discover their creative abilities ArtInLee.org/Join to take advantage of by taking part in visual and performing discounts. Teen volunteer and scholarship arts following a different theme each applications are also available. week. Both camps are held at the Alliance Summer Arts Camp is kindly sponsored campus located at 10091 McGregor by Family Thrift Center in Fort Myers. Boulevard in Fort Myers. There is an art exhibition and final stage performance each Friday afternoon. Both camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended care Ballpark available from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a fee. Summer Arts Camp is $160 per week Walkathon To for Alliance members or $200 per week for non-members. Minis Arts Camp is Benefit Veterans $200 per week for Alliance Members or he family-friendly, tail-wagging $240 per week for non-members. 3K events that draw thousands Themes include: Tof enthusiastic dog lovers and • Week One: Dragon Tales (June 5 to 9) fundraisers in support of Southeastern • Week Two: A Glitch In Time (June Guide Dogs each year to south Florida are 12 to 16) in full swing. • Week Three: Bright Lights, Big City On Saturday, April 8, there will be a (June 19 to 23) walkathon at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. • Week Four: Big Country (June 26 to The action will take place in the stadium’s 30) wide-covered concourse area as well as • Week Five: We’ve Got Talent (July 10 throughout the park’s beautiful complex. to 14) Participants will enjoy a 3K walk, music, • Week Six: Stranded (July 17 to 21) local vendors, our Southeastern Guide • Week Seven: Bandits & Badges (July Dogs Gift Shop and family-friendly fun. 24 to 28) And, most importantly of all, the event • Week Eight: Weird Science (July 31 will raise funds to help open new doors of to August 4) independence for the graduates, and offer Musical Theatre Intensive camp is held them the gift of the best guide dogs in the at Broadway Palm’s rehearsal space in world. Royal Palm Plaza. Camp runs Monday The day begins at 8:30 a.m. when the through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. festivities begin. At 9:45 a.m., the opening Daily arrival time is from 8:45 to 9 a.m. ceremonies kick off. The 3K walk begins with no extended care available. There is at 10 a.m. There will be a raffle drawing a final performance each Friday at 3 p.m. at 1 p.m. Each week is $175 for Alliance members Walkathons pairs the visually impaired or $220 for non-members. and veterans with Posttraumatic stress Themes include: disorder (PTSD) with dogs that transform • Week One: Mary Poppins - all levels their lives...at no cost. (July 10 to 14) For more information or to form a • Week Two: Pop/Rock Star - all levels Walkathon team, visit www.guidedogs.org/ (July 17 to 21) walkathon.
From page 3 Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Centennial It is located at 10091 McGregor Community Foundation’s Regional Tech Boulevard on the campus of the Lee Hub. County Alliance for the Arts. Call 939- It should also be noted that the 4044 or visit www.swflhistoricalsociety.org centennial capsule was not the first for more information. downtown capsule to be relocated – a The Lee County Black History Society curious twist in honoring history. is located at 1936 Henderson Avenue, Take a break from the controversies adjacent to the Williams Academy Museum of the present day and visit the centennial at Roberto Clemente Park. time capsule that migrated from Edwards Hours for the all-volunteer non-profit to Jackson Street. organization are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then, visit the following two research Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 centers to learn more about local history p.m. on Saturday. and what’s happened so far in the town’s For more information, call 332-8778 second century. or visit www.leecountyblackhistorysociety. The Southwest Florida Historical org. Society is an all-volunteer non-profit Sources: Archives of the Southwest organization open Wednesday and Florida Historical Society and the News- Press. 12 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 11 a.m. Summer Prayer Service 8 a.m. Reho. Sunday 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Churches/Temples Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. Cool for Children 10 a.m. Church and Bookstore. 111 Evergreen ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CYPRESS LAKE UNITED NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER Road (southwest corner of Evergreen Road CONGREGATION (UUA) METHODIST CHURCH New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, and Gail Street.) Liturgical services 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 482- North Fort Myers, 656-0416. Weekly Friday conducted in English and Church Slavonic; Sunday Services 9 and 11 a.m., Adult 1250, 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional meeting meet and greet 6:30 p.m. Kingdom following the Julian (Old) Calendar. Education Workshop 10 a.m., Reverend Service 9:30 a.m. Praise Service Sunday Teaching 7 p.m. Fellowship and Liturgical Services Sundays and Holy Days Margaret L. Beard, Minister. 226-0900. School all times. refreshments. nbcministry@embarqmail. 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy 0 a.m. Call to www.allfaiths-uc.org FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD com, www.facebook.com/nbcministry. Alex confirm service schedule: 997-2847; ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE OUTREACH MINISTRIES and Patricia Wiggins, Ministers Bookstore 691-1775. www. RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH saintnicholasmonastery.org. 10291 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Divine Liturgy Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Rosary Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY begins 10 a.m. Lenten services Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 Fort Myers. 220-8519. Pastor Alan Bondar. 13031 Palm Beach Boulevard (3 miles east (Presanctifi ed Liturgy) will be on p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. www.newcovenanteyes.com. LIFT Kidz of I75) East Fort Myers (across from Fort Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. starting Nursery care for pre-school children and program, free coffee and donuts. Myers Shores) 693-0818. 9 a.m. Tuesday February. Very Reverend Peter Lickman, Children’s Church ages 5 to12 available. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH through Friday. 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 and 11 305-651-0991. Church of the Eastern FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF FORT MYERS a.m. Sunday. Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of 15690 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10. 985- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH Interstate 75. 482-2030. Pastor David Stauffer.Traditional 8503. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, ANNUNCIATION GREEK Service Sunday 8:45 a.m., Contemporary 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. 7 p.m. 454-3336. Robert G. Kasten Pastor. ORTHODOX CHURCH Service Sunday 10:30 a.m. Go south on Wednesday Evening Bible Study. Sunday 11 a.m. Nursery 9:45 a.m. Sunday 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers McGregor Boulevard. The church is ½ mile NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH School all ages. Junior Church grades one Reverend Father Dean Nastos, Orthos past the intersection of Gladiolus and San 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers. to five. Wee Church Pre-K to K. Evening Service Sunday 9 a.m., Divine Liturgy Carlos Boulevard on the way to Sanibel. Pastor Eddie Spencer. 8 and 9:30 a.m. Service 6 p.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m., Fellowship Programs, FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Traditional Worship. 11 a.m. Contemporary TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE Sunday School, Bible Study. 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Worship. 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers. 433-0018, annunciation.fl.goarch.org, 481-2099 Estates. 10:30 a.m Sunday Service and School. Youth and Children’s programming www.templebethel.com. Religious School BETH SHILOH Sunday School; 12 noon Wednesday runs concurrent to Sunday services. Director Dale Cohen, Learning Tree MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE Testimony Meeting. Child care provided at Nursery care provided at all services. 274- Director Jesyca Virnig, Office Manager 15675 McGregor Boulevard. Rabbi Judah services. Reading Room located in church 1230. www.newhopefortmyers.org. Karen Kagan. Union For Reform Judaism Hungerman. Friday Service, 8 p.m., building for quiet study and information PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Shabbat Service Friday 7:30 p.m., Torah Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Shabbat School about Christian Science. Monday and Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge. Study Saturday 9 a.m. Religious School Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Friday noon to 3 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 3 17671 Pine Ridge Road. 267-7400 Pastors, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 Call for information 437-3171 p.m. www.christiansciencefortmyers.net, Gail and RC Fleeman. Adult Discussion a.m. Learning Tree Monday through Friday. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES www.christianscience.com Classes 8:45 a.m. Countdown to Worship TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) CHURCH OF GOD FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 10:10 a.m. Amazing Grace Worship:10:30 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 433- 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 13545 American Colony Boulevard off a.m. www.peacecommunitychurch.com. 0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Minyan: Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall. Pastor Daniels Parkway in the Colony, Fort Myers, PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Monday at 9 a.m. Religious Education: Barry Lentz, 281-3063. Sunday Worship, 936-2511 Pastor Reverend Joey Brummett Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Peace a Sunday mornings and Wednesday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning member of ELCA. Weekly communion with evenings. Services Friday 6:30 p.m. and CHABAD LUBAVITCH Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 traditional liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 Saturday 9 a.m. www.tjswfl.org. OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, on the THE NEW CHURCH 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. Rabbi FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH way to Sanibel. 437-2599, www. The New Church of SWFL, 10811 Sunset Yitzchok Minkowicz. 433-7708, rabbi@ Downtown Fort Myers River District, 2466 peaceftmyers.com, peace@peaceftmyers. Plaza Circle #401, behind Zoomers. chabadswf.org. www.chabadswf.org. First Street, 332-1152. www.fumcftmyers. com. Reverend Gabriella Cahaley. Sundays 11 Friday service 6:30 p.m.; Saturday org. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH a.m. during the season. Other worship Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; School; 10:30 a.m. Blended Church 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 events on Fort Myers Beach. http://www. Kiddush at noon. Minyan Monday and Service; 5:30 p.m. Youth Group. 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services newchurchflorida.com. 481-5535. Thursday 7 a.m. FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Daily early learning center/day care. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH FORT MYERS 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 21580 River Ranch Road, Estero. 495- 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway one 850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 0400, Senior Pastor Todd Weston. 8 and mile west of I-75). Minister The Reverend Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus Pastor Reverend Mark Condrey. Sunday 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Legacy Allison Farnum. Sunday services and An ecumenical non-denominational Worship 10:30 a.m., Church School 9:15 Service, multi-generational. religious education at 10:30 a.m. 561-2700. community of believers. Sunday Worship a.m. SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER www.uucfm.org. Service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL Meditation classes. Guided meditations, UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST; methods to relaxe body and focus mind on 28285 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs. 947- [email protected] 8210 College parkway, Fort Myers, 482- virtuous objects. Bring peace and 3100. Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing CHURCH OF THE CROSS 3133. RRev. Dr. Jean M. Simpson and Rev. happiness into daily activity. 567-9739. Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188. Pastor Ellen Palmer Marsey. Morning Worship: 10 www.MeditationInFortMyers.org. 11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational a.m., Church School: 10:15 a.m. SAINT COLUMBKILLE dynamic music, meditation in a loving church emphasizing a personal relationship Friendship Time follows worship. CATHOLIC CHURCH environment. with Jesus Christ. Sunday Service: 9:15 IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off UNITY OF FORT MYERS a.m. Traditional, 10:45 Contemporary. CONGREGATION McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 489- 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454-4778. 3973. Father Lorenzo Gonzalez. Sunday Services 9:15 and 11 a.m. 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers. Just off Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector. Saturday Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. Saturday Children’s classes 11 a.m. Reverend Jim McGregor across from the Edison/Ford 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing; Sunday 8 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday 7, 9, 11 a.m. and 5:30 Rosemergy. 278-1511, www. Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor Douglas a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; 9:30 a.m., p.m. Reconciliation Saturday 9 a.m. or by unityoffortmyers.org. Our God is Love, Our Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s 10:30 Family Eucharist with Healing and Church appointment. Race is Human, Our Religion is Oneness a.m. Website: www.taecc.com School. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer ST. FRANCIS XAVIER WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (in Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH (PCA) 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 Eucharist with Healing. Child care available 2157 Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, 334- 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across from Reverned Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 2161. Masses: Monday through Thursday HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125. Pastor: Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. services. 6:45 a.m.; Friday 6:45 and 11 a.m.; Byron West. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery JESUS THE WORKER Saturday 4 p.m.; Sunday 6:45, 9:30 and 11 Discipleship Classes for all ages, 10:30 available. CATHOLIC CHURCH a.m., 12:15, 4 Creole and 6 p.m. a.m. Fellowship & Coffee, 10:45 a.m. CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE Corporate Worship. 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481- Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH WORD OF LIFE CHURCH 5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 2120 Collier Avenue, Fort Myers. 274-8881. Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Morning KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH 344-0012. Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi. Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bishop Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship, 7 p.m., 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, An Affirming and Inclusive Congregation Gaspar and Michele Anastasi Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. 218-8343. Pastor Randy and Anita Sunday Services 10 a.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH CYPRESS LAKE Thurman. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers. 481-4040. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LAMB OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday 8 a.m. 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, A few federated Lutheran (ELCA) and 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, 939-1218, Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended, 9:30 a.m. 481-3233. www.clpc.us. Clint Cottrell, Episcopal Congregation. 19691 Cypress Worship: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 and Eductional Hour. www.zionfm.org. Pastor. Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 View Drive, Fort Myers. 267-3525. www. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for adults and a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional lambofgodchurch.net. Reverend Dr. James children Sunday at 9:15 a.m. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 13 Florida Blue; platinum sponsor Entech; Participating companies include Bingo Fundraiser and gold sponsors Island Mortgage Mac N’ Cheese Applebee’s, Beach Brothers BBQ, he Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL and United Healthcare. Bravo, Hyatt House, Hyatt Regency (CAC) of Southwest Florida is To become a sponsor, call Lisa at Benefit Challenge Coconut Point, Jason’s Deli, New York Tholding its inaugural Bling & Bags 939-2808. ake-A-Wish Southern Florida’s Pizza & Pasta, Publix, Seasons 52, Bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, April Since 1981, CAC, a United Way Youth Leadership Committee Shula’s Steak House, The American 12, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The partner agency, has worked to improve M(YLC) will be hosting a Mac N’ Gastro Pub, The Colony Country Club, Landings in Fort Myers. The night’s the lives of children and their families Cheese challenge event at Estero High The Terraces at Bonita Springs and special caller will be Lee County Tax through a coordinated response to School on Saturday, March 25 from 11 Wendy’s. Collector Larry Hart, who also serves on child abuse and neglect, offering them a.m. to 3 p.m. The Youth Leadership Committee CAC’s board. a safe and friendly environment in The food-filled fundraising event will is a group of students from seventh to Tickets are $45 per person, which which to heal. CAC provides abuse have more than a dozen restaurants and twelfth grades who work together to includes 12 bingo game cards for a determination services as well as catering companies showcasing their help spread the mission of Make-A-Wish chance to win fine jewelry and designer therapeutic counseling, parenting most delicious mac n’ cheese creations. as well as raising funds to grant local handbags, heavy hors d’oeuvres and education and prevention programs Guests will enjoy samples of the classic wishes, all while learning important door prizes. Tickets must be purchased in Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte comfort food and vote for their favorite. leadership skills. in advance by going to www.eventbrite. Counties. All services are provided The YLC has set a goal to raise To get involved in supporting the com. free of charge. For more information, enough money to grant 20 local Youth Leadership Committee, sponsor CAC thanks its major sponsor, call 939-2808 or visit www.cac-swfl. wishes. Tickets are $20 per person this event, or enter your company’s org
From page 1 continue their studies in an educational environment while in the hospital Grand Opening • A family room home,” said Tom Golisano. “The new • Outdoor garden with colorful statues Golisano Children’s Hospital is now almost and areas for meditation and respite for ready to open its doors and welcome those families in need of care. I am honored to be able • Family resource center to help make this new critical resource for • Family laundry facility children in Southwest Florida possible and • A 64-room Neonatal Intensive Care look forward to being there to celebrate Unit (NICU) this significant achievement for the • Milk lab community.” • Chapel Children, and the young-at-heart, will • Two new MRI units be captivated by the many interactive • Acute care pediatric rehab area design features and color-coded theming “The mission of the Suncoast Credit on the seven-floor facility. The building Union Foundation is to promote the encompasses nearly 300,000 square feet education, health and emotional well-being and consolidates into one location the of the children in the communities we medical and ancillary specialty services serve,” said Cindy Helton, executive required to treat critically ill or injured director of the Suncoast Credit Union children in a five-county region. A total Foundation. “We are pleased to be able of 128 patient beds will be available at to fulfill this mission by providing families the new hospital, with future expansion the opportunity to tour the hospital capabilities up to 160 beds. and participate in the grand opening A dedicated pediatric emergency festivities.” department with its own ambulance The community is invited to attend entrance will be staffed by pediatric the grand opening. To accommodate emergency physicians 24 hours a day, hospital visitors, guests are asked to park seven days a week. Other new features in designated areas on the north side of include: HealthPark Medical Center. Trolley service • A classroom where children can will be provided. 14 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017
Kathy Grey as Tootie McGregor Ponce DeLeon finds his fountain of youth at last Dr. Ella Mae Piper came to Fort Myers in 1915 and made a rare appearance photos provided conceptual plan for IMAG’s future Fundraiser footprint of its campus for the enjoyment of Southwest Florida Brings In residents and visitors of all ages. A new non-profit organizational Nearly $100,000 structure was recently announced for ootie McGregor and Ponce IMAG, allowing autonomy from the City DeLeon were among the luminaries of Fort Myers while benefitting from its Tof Florida history to make an continuing support. A new, expanded appearance at A Night at the Museum, board of directors has been installed, but the Southwest Florida community was led by Chair Jon Ellsworth and Past the real star of the evening, raising nearly Chair Jon Romine. Matt Johnson has $100,000 for the newly minted IMAG assumed the reins of executive director of History & Science Center. operations. Attendees were treated to a big “IMAG belongs to the community of reveal of the refreshed brand combining Southwest Florida, and it’s gratifying the former Imaginarium Science Center to see the community come together and Southwest Florida Museum of to celebrate its important place in Fort History, which are under one roof. Myers,” Johnson said. “Our annual The proceeds will fund children’s fundraiser this year had a special spark, camp programs, support expanded which was a shared excitement about curriculum and exhibit offerings as the future. I express thanks on behalf of IMAG’s board and staff.” well as put into motion a long-awaited Tootie McGregor and the mermaid share a laugh
and off of drugs. Successful treatment Free Pain Clinic helps patients get back to work, and helps them better care for themselves To Hold Inaugural and their families. The Heal the Hurt dinner and Patient Fundraiser auction marks the launch of fundraising he Southwest Florida Free Pain efforts to expand services. Currently, Clinic, the only free pain clinic in the Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic TFlorida for low-income individuals, operates Tuesday evenings from 5:30 will hold its first-ever fundraising to 9 p.m. at the Fort Myers First event at Pelican Preserve on Friday, Church of The Nazarene at 13545 April 7 at 6 p.m. Heal the Hurt will American Colony Boulevard. Plans to feature a live and silent auction, dinner expand to full-time service will cost and testimonials from patients of upwards of $300,000 per year, and be the clinic. Reservations are $50 per funded through grants and community person and can be made at www. donations. The SWFL Free Pain Clinic christianmedicalministries.org. is a ministry of Christian Medical The Southwest Florida Free Pain Ministries, a 501(c)3 organization Clinic, founded in 2010 by Alan founded in 2010 to provide high Gruning, DO, was established to quality holistic medical care at no provide healing for individuals with charge to those without the ability to chronic and acute pain, without the use pay, with attention to the physical, of controlled drugs, and with the added emotional and spiritual aspects of unique aspect of prayer and counseling. Clinic founder Alan Gruning takes a moment to pray with patients photo provided health and healing. The clinic serves The clinic takes a holistic approach poor that suffer from acute and chronic help of our community to make this more than 25 patients weekly, with to healing and utilizes chiropractic pain in our community.” said Gruning. happen.” more than 50 regular volunteers. care, massage therapy, modalities and “These people are desperate and The clinic utilizes more than 50 Pelican Preserve is located at 9802 exercise training to alleviate pain at the have no other resources to get the help ongoing volunteers, including medical Pelican Preserve Boulevard in Fort source and begin an effective healing they need. We have a vision to provide professionals who donate time and Myers. process for individuals without the full-time care in a permanent setting to resources for the benefit of the patients. For more information, visit www. ability to pay. reach more patients and improve their It is the only one of its kind in Florida, christianmedicalministries.org, or call “It has been a privilege to provide outcomes, eventually replicating this and has been successful in keeping 308-7107. this unique, free care to the uninsured model across the state. We need the patients out of the emergency room, THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 15 FORT MYERS FARE
DOC FORD’S signature sandwiches and classic favorites. RUM BAR & GRILLE Visit sundialresort.com/eat for menus, hours and reservations. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is named 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel 472- for the Doc Ford character in local author 4151. Randy Wayne White’s best-selling mystery novels. TERRA NOSTRA It’s a well-known gathering place with Terra Nostra Ristorante Italiano serves indoor and outdoor patio seating. The classic Italian fare in the former Cork & combined menu offers all the lunch and Barrel suite in the Target center at 15880 dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It San Carlos Boulevard. includes cedar plank salmon topped with Owners Fernando and Sao Uva a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated welcome you to their new location after grilled chicken sandwich and there’s a well spending many years on Fort Myers provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks are a Beach. They bring over Chef Anthony specialty, notably the signature rum drink, Grandepiogga and Maitre d’ Reginald Island Mojito. Beach. The establishment seats 156 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers people, including outdoor dining. Beach. Call 765-9660. The mission of Terra Nostra is to ISLAND COW serve homemade food in a restaurant environment. Try some of Fernando’s Where can you go when you’re in the hand-crafted specialties: Bouilabaisse, “moooood” for some great cookin’, local Chicken Monte Carlo and Penne a la fun and prices that won’t make you lose Island Cow offers a self-described “whimsical, island-style environment” that “is perfect for adults and kids of all ages” photo provided Fiero. With these selections and house the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. favorites, you will never leave hungry. Island Cow is an airy bistro with French SUMMERLIN JAKE’S Shima Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar as your meal is artfully prepared right Have a drink from the full liquor bar or doors leading out to the front and back sip from the many hand-selected wines or patios. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch Summerlin Jake’s Seafood and Steaks, before your eyes! Panoramic Gulf views a sunset dining water view restaurant await you at Sea Breeze Café where the ports. A family atmosphere and attentive and dinner. Dine under the stars while service will make your dinner a dinner to you listen to live music on one of Sanibel’s in Fort Myers, located near the Sanibel menu celebrates fresh local produce and Bridge, offers new American cuisine seafood. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner remember. only al fresco eating porches. Now serving Terra Nostra is open six days a week full liquor island cocktails! prepared in the old Florida tradition. on the terrace or dining room, or expertly Paying tribute to the rich history of Punta rolled sushi at the bar. Sanibel’s favorite from 4:30 to 10 p.m. It is closed Tuesday 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call until further notice. 472-0606. Rassa, where Jake Summerlin owned tiki bar, Turtle’s Pool & Beach Bar, serves a wharf that he used to ship his cattle up island favorites at the bar or family- 15880 San Carlos Boulevard, Suite LAMOTTA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT to Cuba and the local waters that are friendly patio. Choose from frosty drinks, 110, Fort Myers, 590-8147. LaMotta’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria famous for being the home to big game was established in 1979 and is one of the fishing, Summerlin Jake’s offers freshly longest-running family eateries in the Fort caught local seafood, tender, juicy prime Myers area. Chef Camelo LaMotta serves steaks, smoked ribs, brisket & chicken traditional Italian dishes such as chicken and heart-healthy, vegan choices that parmesan, lasagna, pizza and calzones are locally sourced, hand-selected and as well as specialty creations like osso artfully prepared. Summerlin Jakes is bucco, lobster risotto, pescatore and filet open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to Florentine. 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. Try LaMotta’s New York-style pizza, to 10 p.m. (Breakfast served 8 to 11:30 cooked in a 500-degree oven for the a.m.). Happy Hour is 3 to 6 p.m. daily. perfect crunchy slice. For specialized Live music on Friday and Saturday 5:30 to desserts, treat yourself to cannolis and 10 p.m. tiramisu along with a cappuccino or 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, 466- THE UVA FAMILY IS BACK! coffee. 5377. Hours include Monday through Friday SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT & SPA "We still offer fi ne hand-crafted Italian meals. From our from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from hand-selected wines to our house favorites, you will noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. Voted Best Waterfront Dining in never leave hungry. We also have a full liquor bar and Southwest Florida! 15660-225 San Carlos Boulevard, Fort wide assortment of wines and ports. A warm, family Myers, 482-5505. Awarded Best New Restaurant 2016, discover an authentic experience at atmosphere and attentive service will make your dinner a dinner to remember.” -- Fernando Uva NEW LOCATION!
15880 San Carlos Blvd. Fort Myers • Next to Target
Open 4:30pm • 7 Days a Week 239-590-8147 www.TerraNostraDining.com 16 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 Whenever we get such a drastic 10 So You Thought to 15 degree drop in water temperature, fishing totally changes for a few days. Winter Was Over? One of the few species that feeds better by Capt. Matt during these cold temperatures is the Mitchell sheepshead and, for several days, we targeted and caught lots of keeper mid-March sheepshead up to five pounds. Just about cold front any dock close to the passes was loaded Areally put with fat roe-filled sheepshead, which are the breaks on at the end of the annual spawn. This was snook fishing for probably our last chance at some really a few days with good sheepshead action until next winter. our morning lows For a few days after the cold front dipping into the passed, everyone struggled to catch 40s. This was as shiners. Cooler temperatures and rough cold as anything we conditions push this favorite bait out to dealt with all winter long. After having the deeper, warmer water from the grass had such mild weather for the last few flats. When we did start to catch shiners months, this late season cold front was a again, snook would often just chase them real shocker to the fish. as they seemed just too cold and sluggish If this sudden blast of crazy cold did to catch them. The aggressive snook and not keep you off the water for a few trout bite we are use to got a whole lot days, then the strong winds certainly slower, although it is improving everyday did. Weather conditions caused lots of as temperatures gradually warm back cancelled fishing trips as conditions were up. In many of sheltered shallow dark just unfishable for a few days. Once bottomed bays, I found lots of snook just the wind speed finally began to relax a laid up and soaking in the heat from the little, anglers bundled up and ventured sun as they tried to warm up. back out to enjoy some outstanding When going fishing after a extreme sheepshead fishing. Then gradually as cold front like we just experienced, temperatures slowly crept back up, snook being able to switch it up and go target fishing began to get back to normal. sheepshead is often the only choice Jenna Farmer, visiting Sanibel from Chicago, with a big sheepshead caught while fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week Send Us Your Fish Tales when you need to catch fish. Luckily this Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing week I had anglers who were just happy local waters since he moved to Sanibel e would like to hear from anglers about their catches. to be out on the water and to catch any in 1980. He now lives in St. James Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of kind of fish. We changed it up to the City and works as a back country Wcatch, species and weight, and include a photograph with identification. ultra-light spinning gear and made the fishing guide. If you have comments or Email to [email protected] or call 395-0113. best of this bad weather situation while questions, email captmattmitchell@aol. still managing to keep the rods bent. com. 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This breaking up of contiguous forest also has an adverse affect by Bob Petcher to the more aggressive great horned owl he red- and red-tailed hawk, the latter of which shouldered has been called the red-shouldered hawk’s Thawk (Buteo closest competitor. Other threats to the lineatus) can be red-shouldered hawk include pollution, found wherever accidental poisoning and hostility from there are tall woods farmers who believe this species of hawk and water. If you threatens their chickens. are in its vicinity, its Red-shouldered hawks do have the distinctive “kee-rah” ability to adapt to urban environments call can definitely better than most every other “raptor” in be heard soaring the many regions. Overall, help could through the sky, come from forest regeneration in recent since that sound rises above most any years to help create new habitat. other animal sound. The robust hawk is The red-shouldered hawk reaches considered the noisiest of its extended sexual maturity at approximately age 2. family, especially at this time of year when The species may live close to 20 years. spring courtship is definitive. A nestling red-shouldered hawk arrived This species of hawk has common at the clinic on March 15 from Fort Patient #17-591 resting at the wildlife clinic photo by Brian Bohlman Myers. CROW officials were informed markings with a banded red-brown chest developing,” Dr. Kehoe added. “We have neck brace, that release time should occur. that the very young bird was found after and heavy bands on its tail. It is medium- been successful at correcting torticollis The tiny bird of prey appeared to have falling from a nest. The baby hawk’s head sized with broad wings that fan out when (head tilt) previously with this technique.” improved during last weekend. was tilted to its right side with possible gliding or soaring in flight. When they CROW officials say the bird has “The patient’s torticollis has improved causes ranging from the nest fall to a viral land, they usually perch on tree branches improved since its arrival. The patient has markedly,” said Dr. Kehoe. “It can now infection, according to CROW DVM intern or telephone wires. If you happen to be been eating well, but it has been fed by hold its head upright with the neck brace Dr. Spencer Kehoe. walking by, they will stare at you with CROW staff at regular intervals throughout and is gaining strength without the brace.” “We have not ruled out a viral infection. intimidation. They have been known to be the day due to its young age. CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation However, based on how the patient has aggressive and do lock talons with other Once the head tilt issue is resolved, the of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife responded to treatment, our most likely hawks, attacking crows or larger owls due baby hawk is expected to be released to be hospital providing veterinary care for cause is head trauma likely from falling to territorial issues. Humans are not an back with its parents. native and migratory wildlife from our from the nest,” Dr. Kehoe said. exception if they are seen as intruding. “Once the torticollis has resolved, we local area. The hospital accepts patients The little patient was placed in a The head color of the red-shouldered will be able to re-nest the young hawk,” seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. neck brace to hold its head in an upright hawk differs with region. In Florida, their said Dr. Kehoe. “The parents will be able Mail donations to PO Box 150, Sanibel, position. “This is a relatively new heads tend to be pale and gray. In the to provide better care than we can.” FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit www. treatment which we are at the forefront of northeast, they are a form of brown. In After more care and more time in the crowclinic.org. 18 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017
Solomon’s Castle in Ona, Florida photo provided Lake Kennedy Senior Center The castle was designed and built by internationally known artist and Solomon’s Castle sculptor Howard Solomon. It houses his Native trumpet honeysuckle attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators home and galleries. The trip includes a photo by Gerri Reaves Tour And Lunch private guided tour of the castle followed by lunch on the “Boat in the Moat” Plant Smart spring to fall. he Kennedy Kruisers are diving deep into the heart of Florida to restaurant. The restaurant is run by Trumpet-shaped, or tubular, the Howard’s daughter. The Knights Round Trumpet flowers are orange, pink or scarlet with Tfind hidden treasures so unique, you have to see it to believe it! Join Table lunch features your choice of a yellow interiors. The five fused petals healthy hearty entree, sides, a beverage Honeysuckle have scalloped edges. Another common the seniors for a unique excursion to Solomon’s Castle in Ona, Florida on and dessert. by Gerri Reaves name is coral honeysuckle. Mr. Solomon passed away in August This resilient, pest-resistant and Thursday, April 6. Participants are asked to arrive at 7:30 a.m. for the 7:45 a.m. 2016. His unique works of art will live on ative trumpet honeysuckle beautiful species will grow in full to partial forever. (Lonicera sempervirens) is a sun, but needs full sun for maximum departure. Return time is 5 p.m. or before. Lake Kennedy Senior Center Ntwining woody vine that is both blooming. is located at 400 Santa Barbara ornamental and wildlife-friendly. Small shiny red fruit follows the Tickets are $76 per member or $81 per non-member. Lunch is included. Boulevard in Cape Coral. For more A nectar source to butterflies, blooms and attracts a variety of native information, call 574-0575. hummingbirds, and pollinators, it birds. Pre-registration is required. also provides food and cover to small It is drought tolerant but has low salt mammals and birds. tolerance. Although it will grow in sandy In the wild, it grows in thickets, or poor soil, give it some organic content The San Carlos Bay Sail & Power hammocks and along roadsides. In South for best results. America’s Squadron classroom is located at Florida, this vine is evergreen. In fact, Propagate it with seeds or cuttings. 16048 San Carlos Boulevard at the the term sempervirens means “always Sources: Florida Gardener’s Guide by Boating Course corner of Kelly Road (across from ACE green.” Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Hardware). Students can register online It works well as a climbing vine on a Florida Wild Flowers and Roadside Squadron, a unit of the United at www.scbps.com or call the office fence or trellis, as a groundcover, or in a Plants by Ritchie C. Bell and Bryan J. TStates Power Squadrons, will at 466-4040 and leave their contact hanging basket. Once established, it’s a Taylor, A Gardener’s Guide to Florida’s be offering America’s Boating Course information. fast grower, with the reddish stems reach Native Plants by Rufino Osorio, Native beginning Saturday, April 1 from 8:15 as long as 20 feet. Florida Plants by Robert G. Haehle and a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This course is The smooth ovate leaves appear in Joan Brookwell, The Right Plants for recognized by the National Association Free Bird Walk pairs and have dark-green upper sides Dry Places by Suncoast Native Plant of State Boating Law Administrators xperience beautiful birds during a and paler lower ones. Society, Wildflowers of Florida by Jaret (NASBLA) and satisfies the Florida morning meander at Lakes Park One distinctive characteristic is the C. Daniels and Stan Tekiela, edis.ifas.ufl. state requirement that anyone born Ein Fort Myers. The nature walk fused pair just below the flowers. edu, and fnps.org. after January 1, 1988 must pass a safe with a bird patrol guide will be held The stunning flowers of about two Plant Smart explores the diverse boating course and obtain a Boating Saturday, April 1, at 8 a.m. inches long appear in whorled clusters flora of South Florida. Safety Education ID card, which is This easy walk along clear paths at the stem ends. Peak blooming occurs valid for life, in order to operate a boat offers an opportunity to see birds in with more than 10 HP. Each student native vegetation with experienced will receive a card/certificate from the guides pointing out the many species Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission in Lakes Park, a Lee County birding upon completion of the class. The course hot spot and crucial nesting area for consists of two sessions on consecutive many birds. Wear comfortable shoes Saturdays. The second session will be on and dress to be outside. Bring water, Saturday, April 8 also from 8:15 a.m. to sunscreen and binoculars. 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 533-7580 Topics covered include hull design, or 533-7576. This tour, free with paid docking, anchoring, handling boating parking, is provided in cooperation with emergencies, reading channel markers Lee County Parks and Recreation. Visit and many other topics to make each www.birdpatrol.org to learn more. boating experience safer and more Lakes Regional Park is located at enjoyable. Successful completion of this 7330 Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. course entitles the boater to 18 months Meet at Shelter A7. Once you enter of membership in a United States the park gate, turn right and drive to Power Squadron for the price of 12 the end of road, continue through the months. The cost of the course is $45 parking lot, and Shelter A7 is located with a $20 cost for a second person near the train station. sharing the instruction materials. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 19 Captains For Clean Water Raises Over $300,000 During Gala
Capt. Daniel Andrews and Capt. Chris Whitman founded Captains for Clean Water to work for healthy marine ecosystems in South Florida by improving water quality photos provided aptains for Clean Water raised water quality in South Florida. When more than $310,000 in one attorney Sawyer Smith, one of the event Cevening to fight for science-based organizers, asked for financial assistance, An overflow crowd at the Burroughs’s Home pledged more than $300,000 to support the solutions to save our estuaries and the the response was overwhelming with work of Captains for Clean Water Everglades. pledges totaling more than $300,000. special interests, Captains for Clean for healthy marine ecosystems in South More than 350 fishermen, Captains for Clean Water co-founder Water is working to educate and inform Florida by improving water quality. A outdoorsmen and concerned citizens Capt. Daniel Andrews said, “We are Floridians about this extremely important group of fishing guides from Fort Myers gathered at the Burroughs Home on extremely grateful to everyone who issue. All funds raised are used to help had enough of Florida’s poor water March 3 for the inaugural Restore Clean came to the Restore Clean Water Gala Floridians better understand this critically management practices and founded Water Gala. Fishing legends and TV to champion a cause that means so important issue and the scientifically the organization last year. Through personalities, including Blair Wiggins, much to all of us. We are truly humbled supported solutions available to our Everglades Restoration and local George Gozdz, Rob Fordyce, Peter by this initial wave of support to help state.” watershed projects, waters that have Miller and Carter Andrews, were on us move our efforts forward. It was an Captains for Clean Water also works been compromised by development and hand to show their support for cleaning inspiring night, and we cannot thank our to united stakeholders by finding common agriculture can be restored and Florida’s up Florida’s estuaries. Host of TV’s supporters enough.” ground to fight for clean water and estuaries can be preserved. Flats Class C.A Richardson emceed the Co-founder Capt. Chris Whitman to promote long-term, science-based For more information or to join in the event, and Zac Jud, Ph.D. motivated said, “If everyone knew about our water solutions to the South Florida water crisis. effort, visit www.captainsforcleanwater. the overflow crowd with his explanation problems, they would have been fixed Captains for Clean Water is a 501(c)3 org/. Memberships begin at $30 per of the challenges and possible solutions decades ago. In the face of large-scale nonprofit organization that advocates year. to the manmade problems that degrade propaganda campaigns funded by outside 20 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017
From left, Rob Lisenbee, Kim Nyberg, Pam Edwards, Willy Ocasio, Allison Goss and From left, Jan-Erik Hustrulid, Gretchen and Mark Banks and Kathryn Kelly photos provided Chauncey Goss Blues By The Bay To Support Kids lues by the Bay, an evening of live music, food and drinks, will be Bheld Monday, April 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Blue Coyote Supper Club at 1100 Park View Drive, on Sanibel. Guests will enjoy samplings from Sanibel’s finest restaurants, fine wines, a signature Blue Bay Martini, champagne and live music by the Juice, a rockin’ blues band. Guests can upgrade to VIP level and receive tickets to the exclusive pre-party and VIP benefits. Participating restaurants include Blue Coyote Supper Club, Sweet Melissa’s Cafe, Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro, Summerlin Jake’s Seafood and Steaks, Pinocchio’s Original Italian Ice Cream and The Timbers Restaurant and Seafood Market. The beverage sponsor Susan Smith and Lynn Bode From left, Matt Asen, Mary Jo Bogdon, Chef Teh Peng and Chef Galvin is The Lighthouse Resort & Tiki Bar. and the Sanibel-Captiva Islander/Island assistance, school supplies and tuition Tickets are now on sale for $125 Live auction items will be offered Reporter. Sponsorship opportunities support,” said Kathryn Kelly, president each and space is limited. VIP and all proceeds will benefit the School are available. Dress is resort casual. and CEO of The Heights Foundation. opportunities and sponsorships that Success programs for at-risk children “Our School Success program “Each program is geared to meet include an exclusive pre-party are also in the Harlem Heights neighborhood includes academic tutoring, after the specific needs of children and available. Purchase tickets at www. in Fort Myers. The event is presented school and summer camp programs, young adults who seek to further their heightsfoundation.org/blues or call by Bank of the Islands. Additional scholarship and college access education.” Karen Lesza at 482-7706. sponsors include Chico’s FAS, Entech
attainment. foundations, to engage and sustain the forefront of our priorities. Further, Coalition Gains The grant will be awarded after the college access coalitions, thereby the opportunity to participate in the coalition raises $50,000 in additional increasing the college-going and post- statewide learning community will be Challenge Grant private donations by January 31, 2018. secondary completion rates of students invaluable to current and future projects he FutureMakers Coalition was Anyone interested in learning more traditionally underrepresented in higher underway and ultimately to the success recently awarded a $50,000 about the grant or investing in the education and building a college going of the FutureMakers Coalition.” Tchallenge grant from Florida FutureMakers Coalition may visit www. culture throughout the state. In 2016, Southwest Florida was Philanthropic Network as part of its futuremakerscoalition.com/partners/ “This challenge grant allows the one of 75 metropolitan areas selected College Access & Success Initiative fund. FutureMakers Coalition to create an as part of Lumina Foundation’s (CASI). A $10,000 grant was also The College Access and Success endowment to fund the collective Community Partnership for Attainment awarded for administration costs and Initiative is an initiative of Florida work aimed at transforming Southwest to increase post-secondary attainment backbone support. Philanthropic Network made possible Florida’s workforce in perpetuity,” said nationwide by increasing the number The goal of the FutureMakers through funding from the Helios Tessa LeSage, who is the director of of working age adults with degrees and Coalition is to transform the workforce Education Foundation and The Kresge social innovation and sustainability certifications. by increasing the number of Southwest Foundation. CASI builds on the success for the Southwest Florida Community The Southwest Florida Community Florida residents with degrees, of the Florida College Access Network Foundation and oversees the Foundation serves as the anchor certificates and other high-quality (FCAN) and its mission to create and FutureMakers Coalition. “Fueled by the organization for the coalition. The credentials by the year 2025. The strengthen a statewide network that College Access & Success Challenge FutureMakers Coalition encourages coalition plans to use the challenge catalyzes and supports communities to Grant and matched by regional partners residents to join and support this grant funding to continue to advance improve college and career preparation, and others who care deeply about community-changing initiative. regional outcomes and efforts that and access and completion for all education and workforce development, For more information, visit www. support the Florida Higher Education students. The purpose of the challenge the endowment will supply funding futuremakerscoalition.com, call Coordination Council’s statewide grant is to leverage local private to keep these issues and the need to 274-5900 or email Tessa LeSage at goal of 55 percent higher education investment, through Florida community work together to achieve our goals at [email protected]. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 21 Wine & Food Fest Raises $3.2 Million For Pediatric Health Care
Under the Tuscan Stars dinner hosts Jenn and Joe Pavich with Juelle Fisher, center, of Fisher Vineyards. Cuisine was provided by Chef Harold Balink of Harold’s.
Debbie and Bill Toler hosted the Magical Greek Isles dinner, featuring wines by Honored Signature Vintner V Madrone Cellars and cuisine by Café & Bar Lurcat photos provided
s hosts of the 2017 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest’s AChef Vintner Dinners, SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. uncorked the weekend of giving with 10 dinners, featuring uniquely themed, intimate dining experiences in private venues and the culinary talents of celebrated chefs paired with wines of renowned vintners. In addition to the Chef Vintner Dinners, the two-day 2017 Southwest Art and Bev Cherry co-hosted the Grapes, Glitter & Gold dinner with Kelly and Jason Florida Wine & Food Fest in late Stephens, with wines by Staglin Family Vineyard and cuisine by chef Gregory Scarlatos of February included The Grand Tasting FUSE Global Cuisine & Live Auction at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, which raised $3.2 million for pediatric health care, with 100 percent of the ticket sales and live auction bids from the event benefiting Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University and Florida SouthWestern State College. Dorothy and Ron Fitzgerald at the Winestock Rockin’ on the River dinner
Host and guests of the Winter Wonderland dinner, Chad Kocses, Rocky Patel, Lindsay Stock, Bryan Gazella, Jenny Gazella, Geoff Petrie, Rocio-Elisa Petrie and Brian Stock
Haight-Ashbury 60s Revolution co-hosts Scott and Jenny Kashman with David and Christin Rich and Cindy Harding, hosts of White Nights dinner with Husic Vineyards and chef Bob Collins featured wines by Benovia Winery and dinner by chef Dustin Valette of Valette and Boye of Cru chef Timothy Duque of Marker 92 22 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 New Leadership Brings New Culture SPORTS QUIZ 1. In 2015, Josh Donaldson became the second Toronto Blue Jay to win the A.L. MVP To Twins, But Success May Take Time Award. Who was the first? by Ed Frank 2. Who of these three major-league pitchers had the biggest positive differential between wins Twins, with the first overall pick in the and losses in his career: Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson or Greg Maddux? upcoming Major League Draft, will select 3. Four Florida Gators football coaches have been named SEC Coach of the Year. Name three s Major a pitcher – perhaps Florida’s Alex Faedo League Spring of them. or Vanderbilt’s Kyle Wright, two of several 4. In 2015, Atlanta’s Kyle Korver became the fourth-oldest player (33) to make the NBA ATraining elite college pitchers that will be available. All-Star Game for the first time. Who was older? enters its final week, The Twins also have the 35th and 37th this year, and every 5. How many NHL coaches reached 500 career victories before the first U.S.-born one picks in the draft, so the team has the (Columbus’ John Tortorella) accomplished it in 2016? year, all 30 teams opportunity to select three top prospects in express optimism 6. In what sport did Fiji win its first Olympic medal in 2016? the first two rounds. 7. Which golfer holds the PGA record for most victories in his 30s? and success for the Another lingering issue in the Twins
upcoming season. future is the status of Manger Paul Molitor, ANSWERS
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columns for the defending American (2015). McElwain Jim and (2012) Muschamp Will ‘96), ‘95, ‘94, (‘91, Spurrier Steve (1960), Graves year contract. Ray 3. 128. plus Maddux and 137 plus Johnson 170, plus was Clemens 2. 1987. in Bell, George 1. League Eastern Division Champion Boston In a recent interview with MLB.com, Red Sox, but what about the future for Falvey was explicit in saying the team our other local Spring Training team, the needs to play better this year. “We’ve the community to get active, thereby Minnesota Twins? talked a little bit internally about (how) at One Week Left supporting Healthy Lee’s mission to The Twins last year had sunk as low as times last year we beat ourselves. It was empower and inspire healthy lifestyle the elevator could go, finishing not only in not a fundamentally sound team.” For Challenge choices through education and action. last place in the AL Central, but ending the Those words did not appear to be a Whether you walk, run, bike, swim or season with the worst record in the Major ore than half a million miles strong endorsement of Molitor. However, have been logged in the past two participate in other aerobic activities that Leagues, 59-103 (.364). in 2015, his first year, he was third in energize your body and mind, every step As a result, long-time general manager Mmonths in response to Healthy the AL Manager of the Year voting counts – for yourself and our community. Terry Ryan was fired, and the front office Lee’s Million Movement Challenge to when the Twins went 83-79, a 13-game Lee County. Individuals and teams have Local businesses are encouraging was revamped under new dual leadership improvement from the prior season. employees to get moving, and the results of Derek Falvey as chief baseball officer posted more than 510,000 miles – which Both Falvey and Levine also are is equal in distance to more than 20 trips are smashing original goals set for the and Thad Levine as general manager. changing the culture of the Twins challenge. LCEC encourages its employees You need not be a baseball genius to around the earth (24,901 miles) since organization by placing greater emphasis Healthy Lee issued the official challenge to walk around the campus, and holds recognize that the lack of solid starting on statistical research. Boot Camp on Fridays, which has pitching was the number one reason for to the community January 9 to move one The changes that Falvey and Levine million miles by March 31. Nearly 3,000 resulted in 8,816 miles logged, surpassing the Twins 2016 misery. are bringing to the Twins are likely to take its original goal of 5,000 miles set at With a team pitching ERA of 5.08 individuals, some participating as teams time before marked improvement becomes associated with businesses, organizations, the challenge kickoff. Lee County Port last season, only one team, Arizona, was evident on the field. Remember the bold Authority/Paradies, which holds weekly worse at 5.09. churches and civic groups, have joined changes made by the Chicago Cubs five the challenge and surpassed the half-way prize drawings for registered participants, Falvey came to the Twins from the years before they won the World Series. smashed its goal of 9,000 miles, and is Cleveland Indians where, as assistant point. Cub fans were restless during the first “We need everyone that is able to get still logging miles at 16,561. Physicians general manager, he was recognized for the first few years of that reorganization. Primary Care has more than tripled their his work in scouting, developing and moving and help Lee County reach the And Twins fans might be too. goal,” saids Christin Collins, co-chair of original goal of 11,000 miles, logging preparing the Indians pitching staff. Even But Falvey and Levine are bright young 39,000-plus miles to date. Lee County with the loss of two of the team’s top the Movement, and Lee Health Business baseball executives with proven track Partner for Health and Wellness. “We have Schools has logged 56,555 miles – more three pitchers due to injury, Cleveland records. Given time, they should return this than doubling their pledge of 25,000 came within one run of a World Series one week left to meet the challenge, and proud franchise to the winning tradition it I know working together, our community miles. championship last year. once held. Join in the challenge or find more It appears logical therefore, that the can do this,” Collins added. The challenge is open to all of Lee County to encourage information at www.HealthyLee.com.
presentations by Betty Bauman (Fishing Basis/Conservation), Craig “Snook Cowboy” Timbes (Best Times to Fish) and Capt. Jon Fetter (Inshore Fishing). The curriculum included hands-on skill practice such as hook removal/release techniques, knot tying, fly casting, spin casting, net casting and backing with Magic Tilt Trailers. The event concluded with a fundraiser. Women came for many reasons, some to learn so they could take their children fishing, others to learn how to fish on their own boats, some to network with other women interested in fishing. Those who fish in northern states wanted to learn inshore fishing techniques for Florida. On Sunday, participants embarked on their chosen fishing adventures from Matlacha class students celebrate the seminar photos provided boats where they caught or released 11 and 12. snook, snapper, flounder, sea trout and New Anglers Net Florida Gulf Coast University offered other species. education, hands-on fishing activities, Featured on national network Marion Iglecia Skills At Seminar networking and an optional fishing television and more, the series is Freedom Boat Club, Guy Harvey Ocean early 60 people came to learn trip. While the participants were supported by major partners including Foundation, Treasure Cay Beach, fishing skills at the Ladies, Let’s Go predominately female, some brought Recreational Fishing and Boating Marina & Golf Resort, Sunrise Resort NFishing! (LLGF) at the Gulf Coast husbands and teens for the whole family Foundation, Mercury, Ranger Boats, & Marina, AFTCO/Guy Harvey, Future Fort Myers/Matlacha Fishing Seminar at to learn fishing. Magic Tilt trailers, Penn, ACR Angler Foundation, Savage Gear/ Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge on March The No Yelling School of Fishing Electronics and Fish Florida. Annual Okuma, Seaguar, Power-Pole and began on Saturday, with classroom sponsors are Minn Kota, Humminbird, Harbor Financial Services. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 23 Marketing Official De-ionized Water Leaves your To Speak At Conference Windows Spotless ail Lamarche, director of marketing at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes G& Holt, P.A., will speak at the 2017 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference on March 27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She will present How Solo Marketers Can Make a Big Splash in a Small to Mid-Sized Pond as part of a pre-conference session focusing on Impact Marketing for Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms. Lamarche will discuss ways to improve communication, various coaching and business development programs to help lawyers become more focused and strategic, and tips to help lawyers embrace various social media platforms. Lamarche is responsible for all Gail Lamarche photo provided of Henderson Franklin’s marketing De-ionized efforts, including advertising, branding, Florida Seminoles Board of Directors business and client development, budget and is a member of the Red Sox Window Cleaning planning, events, public relations, Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament Starting at seminars and sponsorships. She Committee, which supports the incorporates social media into the firm’s Golisano Children’s Hospital of • Interior & Exterior legal marketing initiatives and assisted Southwest Florida. Lamarche previously $6* served on the Legal Marketing • Clean Windows, Doors, in the launch of the firm’s three blogs, per window the Southwest Florida Employment Law Association’s Social Media Shared Frames & Screens Blog, the Legal Scoop on Southwest Interest Group Leadership Committee Florida Real Estate and the Southwest for several years. She also was a co- • Eco Friendly Florida Business and IP Bulletin. founder, Steering Committee member Lamarche also guest blogs and speaks and past president of the Social Media • Locally Owned & Operated on the use of social media to various Club of Southwest Florida. She can be industry and professional groups. reached at [email protected] • Residential & Commercial Lamarche serves on the Southwest or by phone at 344-1186. • Satisfaction Guaranteed $25 off* • Additional Services $250 min and contract management. Available: Cleaning Career Fair For more information on LeeSar/ CSF, visit www.LeeSar.com. To RSVP * Pressure Washing (roofs excluded) This Saturday for the LeeSar Career Fair, send your * Maintenance Programs * Annual Contracts ooking for new opportunities to name, address and phone number to advance professionally? Whether [email protected]. Lyou’re looking to change careers, or just starting out, LeeSar at 2727 Winkler Avenue in Fort Myers welcomes all Spring Job Fair jobseekers to its first on-site Career Fair he Southwest Florida Hispanic Keep Your View CRYSTAL CLEAR! on Saturday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to Chamber of Commerce invites the noon. Tcommunity to its 2017 Spring Job LeeSar and Cooperative Services Fair on Wednesday, March 29 from 10 of Florida, Inc. (CSF), a top employer a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hodges University Fort in Southwest Florida, is seeking to Myers Campus, located at 4501 Colonial fill positions in various departments Boulevard, in Fort Myers. and professional levels. Opportunities Participating companies include include: distribution warehouse (forklift Hodges University, Collier County and non-forklift); surgical instrument Public Schools, Modern Woodmen prep; dietary and food services; Fraternal Financial, School District of custom surgical pack assembly; Lee County, B&I Contractors, BB&T, information systems; entry level process LCEC, Collier County Sheriff’s Office, improvement. Visit www.leesar.com/ Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, employment/employment-opportunities/ JW Marriott, Florida Department for a complete listing and to apply. of Children & Families, Sunstate LeeSar is currently undergoing Academy, Hope HealthCare Services, a major expansion to meet growing Regions Bank, Fifth Third Bank, demand and opening up approximately Biotest Pharmaceuticals, Lee Health, 40 to 50 new positions. Leaders in LYNX Services, Lee County Supervisor medical supply chain management, of Elections, CareerSource Southwest LeeSar and CSF, are two distinct Florida and more. Call Today for a Free Estimate companies with a shared mission: Anyone interested in changing Supply the right products and services careers or in need of a job is welcome. 239-313-7930 to the right place, at the right time, for This event is free to the public. the lowest possible cost. LeeSar is the For more information or to rent a Licensed & Insured operations component of this non-profit booth, contact the chamber at 418- venture, while CSF is the corporate 1441 or info@hispanicchamberflorida. * Residential customers only. Some Restrictions may apply entity for product research, negotiation org. 24 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 contribution of other volunteers and Financial Focus investment “immediately,” you should Homeless businesses. It inspires us to make an effort be concerned. No reputable financial to do more events like this one,” said Help Protect professional would ever pressure them Coalition Tiffany Farrington, local Starbucks store – or anyone else – to “act now” on an manager. Older Adults From investment. Receives Help Many agencies and organizations Apart from watching out for the participated in the event, including United tarbucks employees volunteered for a Financial Abuse above signs of trouble, what else can Way’s Mission United and United Way United Way Day of Caring project for you do to help guard your parents from 211 staff. United Way 211 is a free, by Jennifer Basey the Lee County Homeless Coalition fraudsters? S 24-hour non-emergency helpline for during the Homeless Coalition’s annual inancial For starters, urge your parents – information and referral to local human Homeless Service Day and Veterans Stand exploitation repeatedly, if necessary – to never services such as food, housing, medical, Down. Fcosts older give out personal information over the childcare and more. Mission United serves A Stand Down is a military term used Americans billions phone or online. Scammers have gotten as a single phone point of entry utilizing to describe a brief respite from combat of dollars per year, quite clever at impersonating legitimate the 211 number to help active military, where troops could access a variety according to several businesses or organizations – for veterans and their families in Lee, Hendry of services. The objective was to help sources, including example, unless you are looking closely and Glades counties find the help they veterans and homeless individuals get the National at the email, you might think the logo need. what they need by providing services in a Council on Aging. of a bank or another company is being “We are deeply appreciative of the help one-stop setting. accurately depicted. Again, though, the Starbucks volunteers have given to the If you have older Starbucks volunteers assisted by veterans and homeless. The gift of your parents, could they reputable businesses typically don’t conducting surveys with the homeless and time and skills makes a great contribution be vulnerable to financial scams and rip- send messages that are demanding, veterans as they entered the event. The to our community and the future of the off artists? And, if so, what can you do threatening or otherwise employing information is critical to the ability of our Stand Down attendees,” said Cliff Smith, to help protect them? some type of extreme language. community to provide what the homeless president of the United Way of Lee, Unfortunately, it is possible for Also, stress to your parents that they and veterans need. Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee. anyone to become a victim. For a should never wire money to a random “We want to thank our volunteers for The United Way’s Day of Caring is variety of reasons, older adults may be account. Plus, remind them about the their hard work and assistance at this a year-round program, coordinated by easier targets than younger people. truth of “no risk” offers: Any financial event. This is truly the community coming the United Way Volunteer Center, which And that is why, when interacting with offer that sounds too good to be true together to serve their own. More and matches businesses’ desires to help with your parents, you should look for these is just that – untrue. Every legitimate more individuals and families find they the needs of the community. Many local warning signs: investment carries both risks and are in need of services provided at this groups and companies have participated • Suspicious new relationships – If rewards. event. It’s only with the assistance of local such as Publix Super Markets, Busey Bank, your parent mentions something about a Here’s another suggestion: Older volunteers that we can rise to meet this Lee Health, Chico’s and Comcast. new friend, a romantic partner or some adults who have debt problems may challenge,” said Lee County Homeless The United Way Volunteer Center type of caregiver who seems to have be especially vulnerable to offers that Coalition Executive Director Janet Bartos. connects individuals and companies taken a great interest in your parent’s claim to “clear up” all their debts. But “Our team really enjoyed the Stand to volunteer opportunities throughout financial situation, you may have reason there’s no quick fix to this problem, and Down for Homeless and Veterans! It was the community. You can reach the to be suspicious. Do not be afraid to ask any caller who claims otherwise is likely a great day to be active in the community. United Way Volunteer Center by calling being deceitful. Encourage your parents We were touched and humbled by the some questions. 433-2000 option 9, or by visiting www. people we got to help, and also the • Multiple checks written to same to discuss their debt situation with an UnitedWayLee.org. person or entity – If you think your honest, professional debt counselor or a parents may be making questionable financial advisor. financial moves, ask to see their Finally, if your parents don’t already Spring Training Home Schedules checkbook. If you see several checks work with a trusted, qualified financial Minnesota Twins – CenturyLink Sports Complex written to an unfamiliar person or professional, introduce them to one. March 24 – Baltimore; 7:05 p.m. business, you might be viewing evidence Your parents worked hard all their March 26 – Boston: 1:05 p.m. of a financial scam. If so, you will want lives. Do what you can to help them March 28 – Tampa Bay, 1:05 p.m. to intercede before your parents get enjoy their “golden years” in dignity. March 31 – Rochester (Twins Triple A team); 12:05 p.m. victimized again. This article was written by Edward Boston Red Sox – JetBlue Park • Changing power of attorney or Jones for use by your local Edward March 23 – Pittsburgh; 1:05 p.m. beneficiaries – If your parents suddenly Jones financial advisor. Jennifer Basey March 25 – Philadelphia; 1:05 p.m. (split squad) decide to name someone new as their is a financial advisor in Fort Myers. March 29 – Minnesota; 1:05 p.m. “agent” (the person responsible for She can be reached at jennifer.basey@ March 30 – Washington; 1:05 p.m. carrying out a power of attorney), edwardjones.com. you may need to investigate. And the same is true if your parents change the beneficiary designation on their investment accounts or insurance To advertise in policies. The River Weekly News • Unusual urgency to make an investment – If you learn that your Call 395-1213 parents want to make some type of
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Alan Reynolds photos provided Eric Berglund Manning, Lee County Board of County Development Commissioners; Andrew Solis, Collier Gary Griffin Joseph Catti County Board of County Commissioners; Board Members Roger Desjarlais, Lee County manager; he Southwest Florida Economic Leo Ochs, Collier County manager; Development Alliance has named Glen Salyer, Lee County assistant county TAlan Reynolds as chair and Gary manager; and Berglund. Griffin as chair-elect of its board of Board members serve three-year terms directors, with Joseph Catti serving as and contribute their expertise, time, talent treasurer, and Richard Grant as secretary. and resources to advancing Southwest Officers also include Laura Holquist, Florida Economic Development Alliance’s immediate past-chair, and Eric Berglund, mission of attracting businesses to the president. region. Four new members were named to the Representing the five-county region alliance’s board of directors: Dr. Robert of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and R. Jones, Florida SouthWestern State Glades counties, the alliance serves as College; Mary Andrews, Lee Health; a non-parochial economic development Russell Schropp, Henderson Franklin; and coordinator to site selectors, real estate Dr. Ayesgul Timur, Hodges University. consultants and targeted companies, Other board members are Dr. Ronald B. working in collaboration with local Toll, Jason Korn, Fred Pezeshkan, Sarah economic development organizations. Owen and Michael Wynn. For more information, call 208-7627 Ex-officio directors include John or visit www.swfleda.com. Laura Holquist Richard Grant Effortless Hurricane Protection for Your Home
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From left, Bob and Grace McNatt and Veronica LeBlanc From left, Gus Braat, Lanie Krechting, Mike and Kristen Hartman THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 27 and city commissions. The two-day improved,” said Boca Raton Mayor Councilwoman course is facilitated by FLC Director of and Florida League of Cities President Leadership Development & Education Susan Haynie. “The eague is very Graduates From Scott Paine, Ph.D. proud of this program offered through In a collaborative environment the FLC University. Florida’s cities are Leadership Class where challenges and best practices fortunate to have dedicated, committed he Florida League of Cities, Inc. are shared, new IEMO III graduates officials who continue their learning (FLC) recently announced that have access to new tools for addressing through programs like the IEMO TFort Myers Councilwoman Teresa leadership challenges and solutions to courses. I encourage each of these new Watkins Brown has graduated from the local problems. graduates to share their knowledge Institute for Elected Municipal Officials “I like the quote by Henry Ford that and expertise with their municipal (IEMO) III: The Leadership Challenge. says, ‘Anyone who stops learning is old. colleagues, as well as their citizens.” Councilwoman Watkins Brown Whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone Founded in 1922, the Florida represents the City’s Ward 1. She was who keeps learning stays young’,” stated League of Cities is the united voice elected to Fort Myers City Council in Councilwoman Watkins Brown. “In for Florida’s municipal governments. 2009. order for me to continue to be the best Its goals are to promote local self- IEMO III is the third class in the Teresa Watkins Brown photo provided in representing my constituents and the government and serve the needs of City of Fort Myers, I must keep learning Florida’s cities. Florida’s cities are FLC’s multi-level training course for IEMO III program revolves around municipal officials. Developed in 2013, and applying the knowledge to create formed by their citizens and governed participants’ ability to connect and better economic, livable environments by their citizens. The league is founded the leadership-based course is now work effectively with others. Through offered annually by the league’s training for those I serve.” on the belief that local self-government skills assessments, case studies and “I commend these officials for is the keystone of American democracy. division, FLC University. guest speakers, municipal officers Open to graduates of the IEMO completing IEMO III. Leadership is a For more information, visit www. develop leadership skills to promote skill that can always be built upon and floridaleagueofcities.com. and the IEMO Advanced Institute, the the collegial nature of city councils
Many courses in FSW’s Social and College Program Human Services program are available Bank Hires fully online or offered in a blended Addresses online and classroom format. FSW Assistant also enjoys partnerships with a number Addiction Crisis of local agencies, providing residency Office Manager lorida SouthWestern State College’s opportunities for students to train ennifer Briggs has joined Sanibel (FSW) Social and Human Services alongside highly qualified human service Captiva Community Bank as assistant Fprogram is responding to a professionals. The program can be Joffice manager at the downtown Fort national health challenge on addiction completed in two years. Myers branch. She will assist with daily crisis with an academic rigor of courses “Graduates of FSW’s degree and operations and customer relationships, recently approved by the Florida certificate programs will be key in including business and consumer banking. Certification Board. addressing the addictions epidemic With more than 10 years in the According to the report, Facing in Southwest Florida,” said Dr. Terry banking industry, Briggs most recently Addiction in America: The Surgeon McVannel-Erwin, FSW Social and served as a relationship banker at a General’s Report on Alcohol, Human Services program coordinator Southwest Florida bank. Drugs, and Health by U.S. Surgeon and certified master’s level addiction General Vivek Murthy, “substance use professional. disorders represent one of the most U.S. Department of Health and pressing public health crises of our Human Services Secretary Sylvia To advertise in time.” Whether it is the rapid rise of Mathews Burwell reports that prescription opioid addiction or the substance misuse is a major public The River Weekly News longstanding challenge of alcohol health challenge and a priority for our dependence, substance misuse and nation to address. Burwell expounds Call 395-1213 substance use disorders prevent people that the effects of substance use are Jennifer Briggs photo provided from living healthy and productive lives. cumulative and costly for our society, Just as importantly, they have profound placing burdens on workplaces, the effects on families, friends, and entire health care system, families, states and communities. communities. Substance misuse and At FSW, students who complete addiction are solvable problems. FSW’s specific courses related to the national Social and Human Services program addiction crisis are eligible to obtain is dedicated to being an integral part state and international certifications of the solution through the training of that lead to specific employment in the caring professionals ready to address workforce. According to the Southwest this epidemic. Florida Workforce Overview Study “Social and Human Services greatly (2015), social and human service enhances the diversity and totality of assistants rank 35th in the top 50 compassionate healthcare programs in Unique Gulf Access Home Near Fort Myers Beach employment gaps for Southwest Florida. the FSW School of Health Professions Welcome to your unique gulf access paradise. Sit in your hot tub on the deck and watch the Students who complete the \ since addiction touches everyone, from sea gulls and pelicans. Park your boat at your own walk around dock with 10,000 pound lift addictions track of the associate degree the patient to the provider,” said Dr. and enjoy the perfect fl oor plan for entertaining large parties. Th is luxurious home has been or the 24-credit Certificate in Addiction Marie Collins, dean, FSW School of extensively remodeled with two bedrooms, both with walk in closets, two baths and travertine Services will simultaneously complete Health Professions. fl oors throughout. Shows like a model with high ceilings and crown molding throughout. the training requirements for a number The FSW Social and Human Th e outside is completely maintenance free with rock landscaping and pavers and the attached of certifications through the Florida Services program is a member of the garage has a remote controlled screen. Also large under house storage area with concrete fl oor. Certification Board such as the Certified Council for Standards in Human Service With 1925 square feet of living space this is truly a one of a kind home. Bayside Estates is an Addiction Counselor (CAC). Students Education (CSHSE) and supports active over 55 premier retirement community with multiple activities and clubs. Just fi ve minutes who have earned a bachelor’s degree the work of the council in setting from Fort Myers Beach and ten minutes from Sanibel Island. Too many extras to list. will meet the training requirements for national standards for human service Priced at only $399,000 don't let this one get away. the Certified Addiction Professional education. For more information, visit www.fsw.edu/academics/programs/ Sharon Mulvaney, P.A. - Realtor, CNE (CAP) and the International Certification Florida’s 1st Choice Realty & Reciprocity Consortium Alcohol & ashumanservices. Drug Counseling (ADC). 4828 Candia St., Cape Coral, FL 33904 • 239-229-8408 • [email protected] 28 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 Law Firm Hires Attorney he law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., recently Tannounced that Michael Versnik has joined the firm as an attorney in the Tort & Insurance Litigation division. Versnik is an experienced trial lawyer, focusing his civil and insurance litigation practice representing individuals, policyholders, corporations and insurance companies against bodily injury claims and construction defect claims. He handles cases in state and federal court, as well as at the appellate level. Earlier in his career, Versnik served as a plaintiff’s personal injury and commercial litigation attorney. His experience working on both sides of the aisle uniquely positions him in his evaluation and defense of tort-related claims. Barbara Lea and Jerry Bramlett Prior to his legal career, Versnik served Peter Gaylord, Davis Phinney and Kelly Gaylord photos provided as a YMCA professional director. He Parkinson’s disease after his retirement serving as motivation to the Southwest graduated magna cum laude from Webber from cycling, Olympic bronze medalist Hope Parkinson Florida Parkinson’s community. International University with a bachelor of and Tour de France stage winner Davis Featuring researchers, clinicians science in business administration degree Phinney started the Davis Phinney Participants and physical therapists specializing in where he was an academic all-conference Foundation For Parkinson’s as a way to the field of movement disorders, The and academic all-American baseball promote and fund innovative research. Honored Victory Summit – co-hosted by the player. He earned his law degree from Hope Healthcare is a not-for-profit Hope Parkinson Program – presented Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating ope Parkinson Program health care organization dedicated to therapy treatment options, lifestyle cum laude and obtaining certifications participants Barbara Lea and providing care and comfort to every in sports law and legal research, writing modifications and local resources for HJerry Bramlett were honored this individual and their loved ones as and drafting. Versnik can be reached at people with Parkinson’s and their month at the Davis Phinney Foundation they fulfill life’s journey. For more 344-1249 or by email at michael.versnik@ families and care partners at Charlotte Victory Summit Southwest Florida information, call 482-4673 or visit henlaw.com. Harbor Event & Conference Center. symposium for their contributions to www.HopeHCS.org. For more information on Versnik, visit the Hope Parkinson Program and for Diagnosed with young-onset www.henlaw.com.
The Ten Steps to Successful 9. Give no pacifiers or artificial nipples breastfeeding.” Grants Help Breastfeeding are: to breastfeeding infants. A growing body of evidence points to 1. Have a written breastfeeding policy 10. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding as critical to improved health Hospital Program that is routinely communicated to all health breastfeeding support groups and refer outcomes of mothers and babies. Benefits care staff. mothers to them on discharge from the of breastfeeding include: Breastfeeding 2. Train all health care staff in the skills hospital. • Breast milk provides all of the ape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast necessary to implement this policy. BFHI is a WHO/UNICEF program that nutrients a baby needs for the first six Medical Center and HealthPark 3. Inform all pregnant women encourages and recognizes hospitals that months of life. CMedical Center have each been about the benefits and management of offer optimal promotion and support for • Breastfed babies have fewer allergies, awarded $20,000 by the Florida breastfeeding. breastfeeding, including supportive hospital stomach problems, respiratory and ear Department of Health to initiate the Ten 4. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding policies and practices, staff education and infections. Steps to Successful Breastfeeding criteria within one hour of birth. post-discharge community referrals. • Breast milk is free and convenient, of the World Health Organization (WHO) 5. Show mothers how to breastfeed “The three Lee Health hospitals while supply is always available and the and the United Nations Children’s Fund and how to maintain lactation, even if they received the grant, and each is initiating perfect temperature. (UNICEF). The goal of the 10 steps is are separated from their infants. the steps to earn this national designation,” • Breastfeeding is good for the to implement and enhance maternity 6. Give infants no food or drink explained Carol Lawrence, PhD, environment—there is no trash to discard. care practices that support and promote other than breast milk, unless medically supervisor, perinatal practice, education, • Moms who breastfeed have a lower breastfeeding. Lee Health hospitals are indicated. research and lactation. “But, we are also risk of breast cancer. pursuing The Baby-Friendly Hospital 7. Practice rooming in—allow mothers approaching this as a system – ensuring Lawrence says the three hospitals have Initiative’s (BFHI) Baby-Friendly USA’s 4-D and infants to remain together 24 hours a that Lee Physician Group practices, been incorporating the evidence-based Pathway to Baby-Friendly Designation. day. including obstetricians/gynecologists and steps, which are having a positive effect on 8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand. pediatricians are promoting and supporting the community.
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achieved. Using a “can do” problem- The column was adapted from: education courses. She is also a School Smart solving approach to problems teaches Resiliency: Strategies for Parents and nationally certified school psychologist by Shelley M. children a sense of power and promise. Educators, Virginia Smith Harvey, and consultant for School Consultation Greggs, NCSP 2. Express love and gratitude! Emotions Helping Children at Home and School Services, a private educational consulting such as love and gratitude increase II: Handouts for Families and Educators, company. Questions for publication ear resiliency. Praise should always occur NASP, 2004 may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. Shelley, much more often than criticism. Children Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at com. Not all questions submitted can be DOur family and adolescents who are cared for, loved Florida SouthWestern State College, addressed through this publication. may be facing some and supported learn to express positive where she teaches psychology and tough times soon emotions to others. Positive emotions given our financial buffer kids against depression and other situation. Is there negative reactions to adversity. anything I can do 3. Express yourself! Resilient people with my kids to help appropriately express all emotions, even them while we try to negative ones. Parents who help kids solve our problems? become more aware of emotions, label Lucinda L, Fort Myers Beach emotions appropriately and help children Lucinda, deal with upsetting events are giving them I am sorry to hear of your difficulties, useful life skills. and I applaud your efforts in learning 4. Get fit! Good physical health how to help your kids through what prepares the body and mind to be more may lie ahead for your family. There are resilient. Healthy eating habits, regular some ways to help children learn how to exercise and adequate sleep protect kids “weather the storm.” Adversity is a natural against the stress of tough situations. part of life. At some point, we all face Regular exercise also decreases negative difficulties, such as family problems, serious emotions such as anxiety, anger and illness, a personal crisis, or a painful loss. depression. Being resilient is important to dealing 5. Foster competency! Making sure with adversities like these. While most that children and adolescents achieve parents hope that their children never face academically is great protection against extreme adversity, successfully facing tough adversity. Children who achieve academic situations can actually foster growth and success and who develop individual talents, give children the skills to be more resilient such as playing sports, drawing, making in the future. things, playing musical instruments or Most people have a natural tendency playing games are much more likely to to adapt and bounce back from adversity. feel competent and be able to deal with However, parents can help their children stress positively. Social competency is also PINCHED learn to face challenges successfully, important. Having friends and staying whether it is the stresses of everyday life, connected to friends and loved ones can such as academic difficulties or problems increase resiliency. Social competency can with friends, or severe adversity, such as even be created by helping others. losing a home and being displaced from Protecting our children against all normal routines for months. 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Fort Myers, FL 33908 determined to persist until a goal is weather whatever life brings. 30 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 Cardiologist Receives Award ichard Chazal, M.D., FACC, cardiologist with Lee Physician RGroup, has been named a recipient of the Master of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Award in honor of his contributions to the cardiovascular profession. Dr. Chazal will be honored, along with all of the 2017 Distinguished Award winners, on Sunday, March 19 at the Convocation Ceremony during the American From left, Grande Dame Patricia Carroll, Cynthia Fetterhoff representing Grande Dame Lalai College of Cardiology’s 66th annual Sapp Hamric and Grande Dame Beverly McNew photos provided Scientific Session in Washington, D.C. Recipients are nominated by their peers and then selected by the ACC Awards Committee. The Master of the ACC Award recognizes and honors Fellows of the ACC who have consistently contributed to the goals and programs of the college and who have provided Richard Chazel photo provided leadership in important college activities. To earn this distinction, focusing on echocardiography, one must have been a member of diagnostic catheterization and the college for at least 15 years and coronary CT angiography. He earned must have served with distinction and his undergraduate degree from the provided leadership on various college University of Florida and his medical programs and committees. Dr. Chazal degree from the University of South has served as councilor, treasurer and Florida. He completed an internal president of the Florida Chapter of the medicine residency at the University of South Florida and a cardiovascular Grande Dame Kathleen Nealon and Kimberly Nealon ACC. He also has served as president and governor for the Florida chapter, diseases fellowship at the Indiana and he was elected chair of the ACC University School of Medicine, board of governors. Nationally, Dr. which also included a one-year Chazal is currently serving as president fellowship in echocardiography. Dr. of the ACC board of trustees and has Chazal is board certified in internal been a member and/or chair of more medicine, cardiovascular disease and than 50 committees and workgroups. echocardiography. He is currently the Dr. Chazal has practiced clinical medical director of the Lee Health cardiology in Fort Myers since 1983, Heart and Vascular Institute.
collaborations between photographers Crime Narrative and writers. Her first book, A Selfmade Surrealist—Ideology and Aesthetics In HBO Series in the Work of Henry Miller, was released in 2000. Other publications Beverly Gunderson and Grande Dame Marcia Goldberg and Grande Dame Rusty Explored At FSW include New Critical Essays on James Betty Anderson Brown r. Caroline Blinder, senior Agee and Walker Evans: Perspectives lecturer in American Literature on Let Us Now Praise Famous Men” Dand Culture at Goldsmiths, (2010); Fragments of the Future: Walker Grande Dames Tea Raises University of London, will present Evans’s Polaroid’s in Mixed Messages: Smokescreens to Smokestacks: American Correspondences in Visual Over $55,000 For PACE Center True Detective and the American and Verbal Practices (2016); Ruses ACE Center for Girls of Lee County raised $55,795 at the 9th annual Grande Sublime in Building J, Room 103 and Ruminations: The Architecture Dames Tea on March 14 at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. (Rush Auditorium), at the Florida of Let Us Now Praise Famous Men in P Patricia Carroll of Fort Myers, the late Lalai Sapp Hamric of Fort Myers and SouthWestern State College (FSW) The Centenary Edition of Let Us Now Beverly McNew of Fort Myers were honored for their roles in Southwest Florida history Thomas Edison Campus on Tuesday, Praise Famous Men, by Michael Lofaro and their decades of service and helping others. Michael Jung, The News-Press Media March 28 at 4 p.m. The event is free (2016); Sitting Pretty: Municipal Chairs Group president and publisher, served as master of ceremonies. and open to the public. in the Photography of Doisneau in Chair of the event was Nancy Finch with Kathy Toll serving as co-chair. Both are Dr. Blinder’s presentation will The Everyday in Modernist Practice, members of the PACE Lee Board of Directors. explore the physical, cultural and (2012); and Brassaï’s Chair, Henry “These three outstanding women came from varied backgrounds. There was so much ideological landscapes in the HBO Miller and The Eye of Paris in Text and insightful advice offered for the audience and the PACE girls,” Finch said. series True Detective, uncovering how Image Relations in Modern European The late Lalai Sapp Hamric, who passed away in December, was represented by the series demonstrates the continuing Culture (2011). her daughter, Cynthia Fetterhoff, who detailed what her mother intended to relay to the currency of crime narrative as a way This project is presented by FSW audience. to render the intersections between Writes, a FSW faculty group that “Our theme of The Wisdom of Age – Honoring the Female Spirit was so appropriate internal fear and external power. plans writing events for FSW students, because each of these women had much to share from their own life’s journey,” Finch Dr. Blinder specializes in American employees and the public. said. literature, visual studies and media FSW Thomas Edison Campus is A special musical performance by the PACE Girls’ Harmony Choir was a highlight studies, and has published widely located at 8099 College Parkway in of the tea. The agenda for the tea included interaction between the PACE girls and the on these subjects, including her Fort Myers. Grande Dames, in a question-and-answer format. forthcoming monograph, The For more information, contact The PACE girls also assisted with the fundraising efforts by creating one-of-a-kind American Photo-Text: 1930-1960, Dr. Scott Ortolano at 489-9472 or fascinators that were purchased and featured by many event attendees. which traces a series of documentary [email protected]. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 31 Doctor and Dietician want to experience creamy pasta! Give 6. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain. The free workshop is two and one it a try! (Steps 5 and 6 can easily be done half hours once a week for six weeks. Butternut Squash Ingredients while the sauce is cooking to save time.) The workshop will be offered at two 3 cups butternut squash, cubed 7. Pour pasta into a large serving locations in April: Alfredo Sauce 1 clove garlic, minced dish with the sauce. Stir and serve. Top • Wednesdays beginning April 5 1 cup onion, chopped with bacon. from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florida 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken) 8. Garnish with desired toppings. Department of Health in Lee County, 1.5 Tbsp fresh sage, chopped This information is not intended to 83 Pondella Road, in North Fort Myers 1.5 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped treat, cure or diagnose your condition. • Thursdays beginning April 27 from 1 cup milk (try a non-dairy version Caring Medical and Rehabilitation 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Surgical Healing such as almond or soy) Services has two locations: one in Oak Arts Center, 6150 Diamond Centre 2 Tbsp butter (regular or vegan Park, Illinois, and one in Fort Myers. Court, #1300, in Fort Myers butter) It was established in 1991 by Ross For more information or to register, Salt and fresh ground pepper to Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, call 343-9264. taste RD. They can be reached at info@ 2 pounds of pasta (or zoodles) caringmedical.com. From page 1 4 strips bacon, cut into pieces (delicious, but optional) Festival For Dogs by Ross Hauser, MD Additional garnish options: pesto, Chronic Disease trainers, groomers, rescues and pet and Marion Hauser, MS, RD sliced pecorino cheese, balsamic glaze, food companies. fresh herbs Program Offered “This will be an amazing event,” his pasta sauce is really healthy What To Do said Alesia Galuppo, president of and delicious. Just a few 1. Melt butter in large skillet and ee Health’s Lee Health Solutions, in partnership with many GRRSWF. “It has grown enormously Tingredients make this a tasty sauté onion for two minutes. over the years, and we expect this alternative to traditional creamy sauces. 2. Add garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, Llocal community agencies and supported in part initially by a grant year’s event to be even bigger. We It can easily be made fully vegan, too, stir in squash, broth, sage and thyme. are grateful to the Shell Factory for by omitting the bacon and choosing Stir and cover. Cook for about 10 from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, is offering It’s All About providing such a dog-friendly venue.” vegan-friendly milk and butter. minutes, or until fork tender. The Shell Factory is located at 2787 Instead of regular pasta, consider 3. Transfer to a blender or food You – a research-based Chronic Disease Self-Management program North Tamiami Trail in North Fort serving on “zoodles” – aka spiraled processor along with the milk. Myers. zucchini noodles. They are gluten-free 4. Blend until smooth. Add more developed by Dr. Kate Lorig of Stanford University. All breeds of well-mannered, leashed and are a tasty way to add more milk if needed along with salt and dogs are invited to attend with their vegetables to your diet. pepper. The program is designed for people age 18 or older with chronic owners. Admission and parking are This recipe is especially great for 5. Cook bacon for about four to five free. Additional auction item donations those who are sensitive to dairy and still minutes. health conditions to help them learn ways to better manage their chronic and dog-related vendors are welcome. conditions and the symptoms that often For more information, visit grrswf. accompany chronic health conditions. org, email [email protected] or call much time under paid supervision that 369-0415. Mom And Me parents do not have the time to teach at the end of the day. Do your children, the parents of your grandchildren, thank you for their gifts? Children learn by example and maybe their parents just don’t think it is important – and there really isn’t anything you can do. Lizzie Dear Mercedes, Well, somewhere in the middle of “please” and “thank you,” these words are not part of their vocabulary. It is difficult for me to believe that your January 9 - March 31, 2017 by Lizzie and Pryce grandchildren have no sense of basic manners. It would be just as difficult izzie and Pryce answer your for me to believe if you told me they questions and give advice about have the social polish of a cultured The journey of a million miles begins with Laging concerns from a two- adult. Now that we are a little closer generational perspective. A mother to what is real, what about modeling a single step… and daughter team, Lizzie is a retired appropriate manners while you are with Take a step toward healthier living by joining Healthy Lee’s Million RN and health educator, and Pryce is your grandchildren. Mile Movement! We’re challenging Lee County to get more active by a licensed psychotherapist in private Always use “please” and “thank moving 1,000,000 miles in 90 days. practice who specializes in the care of you.” Encourage them to do the same. elders and people with chronic illnesses. When they do, tell them how much you Whether you’re walking, running, biking or swimming, register for Dear Mom & Me, this community-wide challenge for FREE at www.HealthyLee.com appreciate their manners. and begin logging your “movement” today. I am a grandmother with five You do not always need to have a grandchildren from two families. They “discussion.” I can not imagine how it are great kids, but have no manners. would begin… “Help me understand Be part of the Million Mile Movement! “Please” and “thank you” are just not why your children have no manners” part of their vocabulary. or “Help me understand why you have WHO? ii ÕÌÞÀiÃ`iÌÃv>>}iÃ>`wÌiÃÃiÛiÃV> I would like to discuss this with my failed in your parental responsibility of «>ÀÌV«>Ìi>Ã>`Û`Õ>À>Ã>}ÀÕ« daughter, but just do not know how to teaching manners to your children.” I WHAT?ƂÞvÀ vÛii̵Õ>wiÃ]Ü>}]ÀÕ}]L}] bring it up. What do you think I should cannot think of a positive outcome of ÃÜ}>`iÛiÜi} ÌÌÀ>} do? the discussion. 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Strange Reasons of Cardiology (2013) and the New 1. Taking Thyroid Medication 5. Prescription Medications. England Journal of Medicine (2008). At Night. It should be taken first thing Stimulating pharmaceuticals could For Insomnia Research published in New England in the morning on an empty stomach keep you tossing all night. Among by Suzy Cohen, RPh Journal of Medicine shows an increase because that’s when you usually the worst offenders are albuterol, in car accidents in those first few days produce it. When you pump out thyroid steroid, modafinil, metoclopramide, ear after the time change. Interestingly, a hormones (or take a pill) you naturally antidepressants, pseudoephedrine and Readers: recent 2015 study published in The feel more energized and refreshed so ciprofloxacin. DI’m cranky Review of Economics and Statistics take the medicine in the morning to 6. Chronic Pain. Only 36 percent if I don’t sleep, are estimates a 7 percent decrease in mimic your own body’s rhythm. of chronic pain sufferers get regular you? There’s more robberies after DST goes into effect, 2. Methylation. This is a chemical good sleep, compared to 65 percent violence associated saving $59 million dollars in social pathway in your body that produces of people without pain, according to a with people who costs. It’s fascinating that the burglars and breaks down neurotransmitters 2015 Sleep in America poll conducted have insomnia, are too tired to rob people if they lose such as epinephrine (which is by The National Sleep Foundation. which doesn’t come sleep. stimulating) and melatonin (which 7. Allergies. Your environment as any surprise to This research is just so cool, and causes sleep). If your methylation matters. Itchy eyes, sinus congestion me. The start of it got me thinking about the reasons pathway is cramped, it could trigger and frequent sneezing from dust or Daylight Saving Time (DST) in March is people don’t sleep. Here are some insomnia as well as seizures, agitation, pollen allergies can keep you awake. To always associated with a small spike in other reasons you don’t get normal combativeness, panic attacks and other improve sleep, keep your bedding and ‘stimulating’ issues. pillows as allergen-free as possible. Get Eden Energy Medicine (Part 4) 3. Quinolinic Acid. This is a a clean new bed and buy a zippered neurotoxin that is made in our brains, bed-bug mattress cover immediately. Strengthen Your and we can produce too much of it for Consider changing from a down a variety of reasons. Ironically, you can comforter to an organic cotton blanket. Heart’s Energy do it to yourself by taking certain sleep Close the windows if pollen count is supplements like tryptophan. Too much high. Shower before bed. Remember to by Karen L. quinolinic acid contributes to insomnia, change daytime clothes before hopping Semmelman, depression and suicidal thoughts and into bed and regularly change sheets Certified EEM, attempts. and pillowcases. Clean your fan blades JD, AAML (03-01) 4. Fluoride. Drinking tap water of accumulated dust. he last three or taking certain fluoride-containing This information is not intended columns were antidepressants, medications or to treat, cure or diagnose your Tdevoted to vitamins can harm your pineal gland. condition. Suzy Cohen is the author the boosting heart That’s bad because your pineal of The 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a energy. So far, we gland makes melatonin, your main registered pharmacist. To contact her, have learned: sleep hormone. If you think fluoride visit www.SuzyCohen.com. 1. Improving our is impacting your melatonin levels, internal compass to help revitalize. image courtesy Innersource Inc 2. Holding our heart source point to reduce heart disease. from the system, clearing stagnant energies 3.Biting down on the little finger to (including emotional energy) and leaving From page 1 student at Penn State University, will calm the body. you feeling energized. These points are present The Lives of Lesbian Women 4. Tracing the heart meridian. part of the 5-Minute Daily Routine. The Holocaust in Nazi Concentration Camps on 5. Learning how to open the horizontal Heart Reflex Point is located underneath Florida, a Holocaust Boxcar will be on Thursday, March 29 at 11 a.m. Both band of energy at the waist (Belt Flow). the collarbone at the far outside edge display for educational tours in Parking presentations will take place in Building Today, you will be introduced to two toward the shoulder. Rub with vigor, not Lot 4 near Building N from March 24 U, Room 102. additional tools. This past week, I received tentatively, and feel that deep breath as the through April 10. A display of posters Other presentations include FSW an email from a reader reporting a energy connects and boosts heart. from the museum will also be on Psychology Professor Frank Kohn with reduction in her heart arrhythmia after she • Connect heart and sacral chakras. display in Building J, Room 117/118 Psychological Aspects of the Holocaust did these exercises daily for two weeks. Chakras are another one of our energy during the week. that Haunt us Today at 12:30 p.m. on She asked what to do next. I suggested systems. We have seven of these round Throughout the week, talks will Monday, March 27; Political Science three approaches from an energetic orbits of whirling energy, each bathing be held with Holocaust survivors Professor Dr. Bruno Baltodano perspective. the organs they surround, interfacing and local residents Marcel Faschler, with Pluralistic Innocence at 2 p.m. First, do the DER every day to activate with our auric field and boosting our 14 Cesare Frustaci, Renee Beddouk, on Monday, March 27; Journalism all nine energy systems. Secondly, meridians. No surprise we have a heart Irene Skolnick, Steen Metz and Rob Professor Ron Feemster with The Press continue doing the exercises referenced in chakra, located in the middle of our body Nossen. In addition, a Survivor Round Under Authoritarian Rule at 12:30 p.m. this column. And third, she should consider between the breasts (which connects us to Table discussion will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 28 and First Year an assessment of her energetic systems to ourselves and the world around us – our on Wednesday, March 29. Round table Experience Professor Dr. Sandi Towers determine where other imbalances exist to love center). By placing one hand on discussion participants include Faschler, with Rwanda: One Million Lives… One begin shifting. As we begin working with the heart chakra and the other hand Frustaci, Metz, Beddouk and Eva Hundred Days at 6 p.m. on Thursday, our body’s subtle energies, it is like peeling over our sacral (sometimes called womb Sands. March 30, in Building U, Room 102. the layers of an onion; getting to the core chakra) chakra (located below the navel), Artwork by renowned Sanibel-based The full schedule is available at www. issues takes time. After all, we didn’t get to a connection is being made between our artist Myra Roberts will be exhibited fsw.edu/holocaust. our present health state overnight. “two hearts.” Since the sacral chakra is at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 27 in FSW’s Dr. Talbot Spivak Holocaust The last two exercises to boost and associated with the pure innocence of a Building J, Room 117/118, followed Memorial Week is organized in strengthen heart energy are: child, our creativity and a sense of wonder, by a film presentation in Building J, partnership with The Holocaust • Heart Neurolymphatics Reflex Point. by holding these two chakras together we Room 103. Roberts has created more Museum & Education Center of Our lymph system has two times as many create a strong energetic boundary. Try it, than 200 Holocaust-related paintings, Southwest Florida and GenShoah. It is lymph vessels as blood vessels, but has it works. collages and sculptures. sponsored by the Kenneth and Mary no pump. Historically, vigorous physical You now have many tools to boost Special guest presenters Dr. Paul Ruth Stegman Endowed Chair and the activity released the toxins from the lymph the heart’s energy, our center of love, R. Bartrop, professor of history and Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte system. With our sedentary lifestyle, there connection and gratitude. director for the Center for Judaic, Counties. is little opportunity to move the toxins If you have a question, email Karen Holocaust and Genocide Studies FSW Thomas Edison Campus is from our bodies without intervention. at [email protected] at Florida Gulf Coast University, located at 8099 College Parkway in There are 90-plus neurolymphatic reflex or visit www.semmelmanenergy.com. will present Rescuing the Children: Fort Myers. points on the surface of the body, which EEM does not diagnose or cure illness, Three Remarkable Jewish Women in For more information, call Cindy are not always located directly over lymph but working with subtle energies of the Vichy, France During the Holocaust Campbell, FSW faculty librarian, at nodes, vessels or lymph tissue. By rubbing body has been shown to help many on Wednesday, March 28 at 11 489-9367 or Rona Axelrod, FSW the reflex points, toxins will be released conditions. a.m., while Aviva Doery, honors mathematics professor, at 489-9437. THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 33
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Roll each filet in herb Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 mixture, lightly coating each side. Season the Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 filets with salt and fresh ground pepper. Place Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 filets in a baking dish with onions; drizzle the Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 melted butter evenly over the herbed filets. Place duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 in oven and cook for 20 minutes until opaque in Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 Herb-Crusted Baked Grouper the center. Remove and serve fillets topped with Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter ...... 239-267-1990 4 six-ounce grouper fillets onions. FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743 2 tablespoons olive oil Yields four servings Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 Nutritional Value Per Serving Garden Club of Cape Coral ...... 239-257-2654 Salt, to taste Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste Calories 211, Calories From Fat 168, Total Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 1 tablespoon dried oregano Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fatty Acid Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 1 tablespoon dried basil 1g, Cholesterol 41mg, Total Carbohydrates 6g, Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 1 tablespoon dried thyme Protein 6g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.00g NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 1 tablespoon dried rosemary Look for “Fresh from Florida” ingredients Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 4 tablespoons butter, melted at your grocery store. 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FIND AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS SUDOKU To play Sudoku: Complete the grid so that every row, column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 (the same number cannot appear more than once in a row, column or 3x3 box.) There is no guessing and no math involved, just logic.
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Approximately 122 FSU faculty As a result, FSU opened the Global FSU’s international study centers in FSU Award For members from all 16 academic colleges and Multicultural Building to house the London, Florence, Valencia (Spain) and have affiliations with 200 different Center for Global Engagement in 2010. the Republic of Panama or participate International international institutions in more “The Global and Multicultural in more than 40 faculty-led programs in than 50 countries. More than 2,300 Building increased the visibility and 19 cities worldwide. Education international students were enrolled at accessibility of international learning on FSU students also have the op- lorida State University has received Florida State in fall 2015, reflecting a campus through classes and programs portunity to study at one of more than national attention for excellence in 59 percent increase since fall 2005. that enrich all students’ experience,” 40 international universities through Fintegrating international education In selecting FSU for the award, said Vice President for Student Affairs Florida State’s bilateral exchange throughout all facets of the university. NAFSA cited the university’s Mary Coburn. program, where they are immersed in Florida State is one of only four widespread internationalization ef- Florida State also launched www. an academic and cultural setting abroad institutions to be selected for the 2017 forts across academic programs; its global.fsu.edu, a comprehensive website while receiving FSU credits. Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Global Citizenship Certificate that highlighting the university’s many In addition, Florida State hosts Internationalization, which is awarded allows undergraduate students to gain international and intercultural opportu- incoming exchange students from its annually by NAFSA: Association of cross-cultural skills and competencies nities on campus and abroad. partner universities, which contributes International Educators. Named for the that foster global-readiness; and FSU’s More recently, FSU added interna- to diversity in undergraduate programs late Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois, the Republic of Panama campus, estab- tionalization as a key component of the and enriches classroom learning on award recognizes U.S. colleges and lished in 1957, which serves as a hub university’s new five-year strategic plan. campus. universities that are making significant for partnership development in Latin “Florida State recognizes that great A variety of other opportunities progress toward comprehensive inter- America by providing access to quality universities project themselves to the for international research, service and nationalization, especially those using U.S.-style education. world,” said Provost and Executive internship are available to FSU students innovative and creative approaches. “A truly internationalized university Vice President for Academic Affairs through programs such as Global “FSU has a rich history of support- must provide all students with the Sally McRorie. “FSU works to connect Scholars, Social Science Scholars and ing internationalization and cultural opportunity to develop intercultural students and faculty to the world and the Moellership summer of service diversity,” said President John Thrasher. competencies and skills on campus as invites students and scholars from program. “Ensuring that our students have well as abroad,” said Cynthia Green, around the globe to be part of our The Simon Award recognizes overall the skills, competencies and global director of the Florida State’s Center community.” excellence in internationalization efforts awareness needed for success in the for Global Engagement. “In 2006, a Today, more than 1,700 students as evidenced in mission, strategies, 21st century has long been one of strong grassroots movement began study abroad each year through Florida programs and results. our top priorities. We are honored to among faculty and administrators to State’s International Programs, a 13 Florida State is joined by Santa be recognized with such a prestigious enhance internationalization on the percent increase compared to 10 years Monica College, the University of Iowa award.” FSU campus.” ago. Students can choose to study at continued on page 39 36 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 and service to the community. The FSW an online tool for students and members The new service is available at www. Students Join students were four of 127 named to the of the community wanting to explore FSW.edu/careercoach and can be used 2017 All-Florida Academic Team. local and state job listings, wage and anytime or anywhere by middle or high All-Florida Team The Florida College System and PTK salary information and degrees for chosen schools students, prospective FSW stu- our Florida SouthWestern State Florida Region will host the 2017 All- careers. dents, current FSW students and members College (FSW) students – Lindsay Florida Academic Team Award Ceremony Career Coach features a short and long of the Southwest Florida community FBrubaker and Claudie Heriveaux on Friday, April 7 in Tallahassee, where career assessment that suggests potential seeking a new career opportunity. from the Collier Campus in Naples and each student will be honored and pre- career fields and goes even further by al- FSW will expand Career Coach’s Maria Aguilera and Cierra Homic from sented with a medallion. lowing visitors to explore job descriptions, reach by servicing alumni, local workforce the Thomas Edison Campus in Fort Myers For more information visit www. salary projections, growth rates, potential training programs and community – were each recognized by the Florida FloridaCollegeSystem.com. employers, the amount of education organizations. 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entail more than just changing job sites. fabrications.” SCRAMBLERS ★★★★ Some lifestyle changes also might be My Stars involved. STRANGE BUT TRUE FOR WEEK OF MARCH 27, 2017 AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) With tensions easing at the workplace, ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be • It was the 32nd president of the a more positive environment once again United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who careful about doing someone a favor encourages the free flow of ideas so when you don’t know the full story behind made the following sage observation: typical of the always-innovative Aquarian. “Government by organized money is just the request. Don’t rely on someone’s PISCES (February 19 to March unsubstantiated assurances. Insist on all as dangerous as government by organized 20) Show some of that usually hidden mob.” the facts before you act. steel-strong Piscean backbone, and stand TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That up for yourself if you hope to make a case • You might be surprised to learn that workplace problem still needs your for that promotion you know you deserve. Helen Keller, best known as the first blind attention before you finally can close the BORN THIS WEEK: You enjoy and deaf person to earn a bachelor’s book on it. Meanwhile, a long-anticipated doing new things and staying ahead of degree, loved performing. She spent reunion gets closer to becoming a happy the crowd. You would make a fine sports years on vaudeville tours, and in 1919 reality. coach or military leader. she starred in “Deliverance,” a silent film GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You about her life. might be demanding more from others THIS WEEK IN HISTORY • In the Canadian town of Churchill, than they can give. Best advice: Have a Manitoba, most people don’t lock their long and frank talk to determine what the • On April 5, 1792, George car doors. The primary motivation for this facts are. Tensions should abate as the practice isn’t trust (although, of course, week winds down. Washington exercises the first presidential TRIVIA TEST CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Aspects veto of a Congressional bill, which trust is required), but public safety: A are favorable throughout this week for proposed a new plan for dividing pedestrian who unexpectedly encounters making contacts that could be important seats in the House of Representatives. a polar bear will be able to find refuge in 1. FOOD & DRINK: What is meringue to your career plans. Meanwhile, an old Washington decided that the bill would any car along the street. made of? friend offers the advice you’re seeking. have resulted in a higher number of • With warmer weather approaching, 2. MOVIES: What were the names of LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s time representatives than that proscribed by you might want to consider heading to the tunnels in the movie “The Great to stop licking your wounds from past the Constitution. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to witness an Escape”? mistakes. Get up and get going toward • On April 3, 1860, the first Pony annual rite of spring. Students at Lake 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Pure gold your future. Loyal friends will be there to Express mail, traveling by horse and Superior State University gather on (or consists of how many karats? help the Lion get back into rip-roaring rider relay teams, simultaneously leaves near) the first day of spring for the annual 4. LITERATURE: In which of Charles shape. St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, Snowman Burning. Started in 1971 by Dickens’ novels does the character of VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) California. Ten days later, the westbound a campus club known as the Unicorn Fagin appear? Take time out to go over what’s expected rider arrived in Sacramento, beating the Hunters, the tradition involves setting of you before you begin your new project. 5. GEOGRAPHY: What Pacific island eastbound mail packet by two days. alight a 12-foot-tall “snowman” -- usually nation is known by the initials FSM? Otherwise, you run the risk of pushing • On April 7, 1920, Indian sitar built of recycled paper, wood and wire yourself harder than you need to. 6. ANATOMY: How many chambers legend Ravi Shankar is born in India. -- to celebrate the end of winter. are in the human heart? LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) • If you haven’t listened to any new An unusual request could put you in an Shankar’s “discovery” by the Beatles’ 7. MUSIC: How many keys are on a George Harrison in 1965 made him a music in a while, chances are you’re over standard piano? awkward position. Best advice: Deal with 33. Those who study such things say it immediately. The longer you delay, the household name around the world and 8. BIBLE: How old was Methuselah more difficult it will be to get out of it. changed the music sound of the ‘60s. that’s the age at which Americans would when he died? SCORPIO (October 23 to November • On April 6, 1970, Sam Sheppard, rather stick to what they know than try 9. MEASUREMENTS: What degree of 21) You should feel recharged and ready a doctor convicted of murdering his out new tunes. latitude is the Equator? for whatever your workaday world holds pregnant wife in a trial that caused • If winter seems to be dragging 10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a for you. The same positive energy spills a media frenzy in the 1950s, dies of on endlessly, be glad you don’t live on group of rhinos called? over into your personal relationships. liver failure. After a decade in prison, Uranus; there, winter lasts 21 years. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Sheppard was freed following a re-trial. December 21) A prospect might be less His story is rumored to have inspired the THOUGHT FOR THE DAY TRIVIA ANSWERS
than it appears to be. Like the Archer in television series “The Fugitive.”
your sign, you always aim for the truth. • On April 9, 1987, U.S. Secretary “I myself have never been able Crash A 10. Zero 9. Bible Hebrew the
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to spy activity in the American embassy feminist whenever I express sentiments 4. 24 3. Harry and Dick Tom, January 19) Start doing some serious in the Soviet Union. Soviet officials that differentiate me from a doormat.” 2. sugar and white egg Whipped 1. thinking about a career move that could called the espionage charges “dirty -- Dame Rebecca West 38 THE RIVER - MARCH 24, 2017 ★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIED ★ CLASSIFIED ★ ★ ★
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Lee County Domestic Animal Services Chloe And Prince Charming ove was in the air this week at Lee County Domestic Animal Services. Soon-to-be- married couples did engagement photo shoots with our shelter dogs to help to get Lthem adopted. Chloe is an eight-year-old female greyhound mix senior dog with the energy of a teen. She had a blast with engaged couple Ryan Fordiani and Victoria Winn. Her sleek physique and regal stance certainly made for great pictures. Adoption Fee: $0 Staff favorite Prince Charming is a one-year-old male labrador retriever mix who was named for his charming personality. Just look at those ears? Jessica Bamford and Dirk Purdy could not resist having this handsome face for their photo shoot. Prince has a lot of energy and would be an ideal addition for an active family. Adoption Fee: $25 For information about this week’s pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Services’ website at www.LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. The website updates every hour so you will be able to see if these or any other pets are still available. The shelter is open for adoptions from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination and county license if three months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Ryan Fordiani and Victoria Winn with Chloe Jessica Bamford and Dirk Purdy with Prince The adoption package is valued at $500. ID# 689777 Charming ID# 692086
Haven on Earth Animal League From page 35 Beauregard And Amber FSU Award ello, my name is Beauregard. I’m a Russian Blue – and the University of Pittsburgh as notice my handsome, sleek, grey fur. I’m about 5 the 2017 winners. Hyears old, neutered and up-to-date on all vaccines. During his 22-year career in I was found outdoors with a broken, healed jaw. I was ear Congress, Simon was a champion tipped, but my rescuers realized that I was too sweet to be for international education and left without a home. I have a huge heart and love all cats cultural exchange. He was a strong and people. I’m just waiting for someone to love me back. advocate of study abroad because I prefer soft food. Come see me at the PetSmart, located he believed it taught students the at Six Mile Cypress and Colonial Boulevard. My adoption critical skills necessary to compete fee is $75. I’m being cared for by Haven on Earth Animal in a global economy. League. Institutions selected for the Hi, my name is Amber. I am a really sweet girl, about Simon Awards will be featured in 5 years old. I am extremely lovable with dogs, other cats NAFSA’s report, Internationalizing and all people. I am a beautiful black, long-haired kitty and the Campus: Profiles of Success front declawed. I’m up-to-date on all shots and spayed. My at Colleges and Universities, to be adoption fee is $75. I am currently residing with a foster published this fall, and honored mom. at an event in Washington, D.C., To make an appointment to meet either adoptable pet, during International Education Week call Diane at 860-833-4472 or email Haven on Earth in November. Animal League at [email protected]. To learn more about NAFSA’s We are being cared for by Haven on Earth Senator Paul Simon Awards, visit Animal League. For more information, email www.nafsa.org/SimonAward. [email protected]. Beauregard Amber
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