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HAPPY MOTHER’S Read Us Online at IslandSunNews.com DAY VOL. 12, NO. 18 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers MAY 10, 2013

Aïyb Dieng has a large following in Southwest Florida International Artist To Perform At Music Walk n Friday, May 17, internation- ally acclaimed percussionist Aïyb ODieng and friends are playing at the French Connection during Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District. continued on page 32 Barry Crumpler and Nick Smith of Gulf Coast Metal Works installed a fence, completing the beautification of the Robert E. Lee monument on Monroe Street in downtown Fort Myers Robert E. Lee Republicans Host Monument Lincoln-Reagan Gets A New Look Dinner May 16 ucker Carlson, young political submitted by TM Fyock-Adjutant commentator and founder of the Maj. WM Footman Camp #1950 Tpopular news website The Daily n April 30, the Robert E. Lee Caller, will headline this year’s Lincoln- Monument in downtown Fort Reagan Dinner hosted by the Lee County OMyers had a decorative fence Republican Executive Committee. The installed on its base. The Major William local party is looking to energize its base, M. Footman Camp #1950 Sons of appeal to young Americans and unite all Confederate Veterans (SCV) and the Southwest Florida residents concerned United Daughters of the Confederacy about the direction of the country and the (UDC) Chapter #2614, both of Fort partisan climate. Myers, made this project a priority. continued on page 32 The monument had received damage to its base due to skateboarders, and they felt it necessary to take steps to do something to protect the monument. Bonsai Society Representatives of both organizations, Shellie Weber of the UDC and Tom Picnic And Fyock of the SCV, met with the Fort Myers Public Arts Committee and pro- Auction posed a plan to install a fence to protect onsai enthusiasts are invited to the monument. the annual picnic and auction, After submitting drawings of the pro- The Robert E. Lee monument project was undertaken by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Bsponsored by the Bonsai Society posed fence, the Public Arts Committee who are the stewards of the monument of Southwest Florida. The free event gave its approval and support. Barry the monument now looks better than it for the effort and work that they put forth. will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the Crumpler of Gulf Coast Metal Works in ever has. The fence makes the monument I’m sure that General Lee is looking down Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council’s Cape Coral was contacted and he agreed stand out like never before. Without their and smiling, and very happy that the Center, 2166 Virginia Avenue in Fort to provide the material, labor and installa- dedication and hard work, this project people of the county that bears his name Myers (one block east of the Edison tion of the fence at no cost. Crumpler and could not have been completed. still care about this great gentleman and Laboratory grounds). Nick Smith did the installation work, and Thank you just does not seem sufficient continue to honor his life. continued on page 17 2 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Beginning Of The Earnhardt Block by Gerri Reaves he second decade of the 20th century transformed the downtown business district. One by one, wood-frame Tstructures were demolished and modern ones went up in record time. No other block demonstrates the rapid modernization so well as the south side of First Street between Jackson and Hendry streets. What we know as the Earnhardt block was constructed between 1910 and 1914. All the buildings stand today and are in use. The 193-foot yellow-brick building for which the block is named was not the first to be built, however. The transformation of the block began at the Jackson corner with the two buildings pictured in the historic photo, the Bank of Fort Myers Building (left) and the Langford Building (center). As if for deliberate contrast between old and new, the buildings are framed by pio- neer structures. Visible at the far left of the historic photo is the 1875 home of Major Aaron and Mary Frierson on the southeast corner at Jackson, a Victorian-style home with “gin- Now more than a century old, the renovated buildings continue to be a vital part of down- gerbread” architectural features. town business life The two-story wooden building (far right) typifies those that fell to progress. Notice photo by Gerri Reaves the sign reading “The Poole Realty Co. office upstairs.” Building. The weathered Only a couple of years before Harvie Earnhardt Heitman built the Bank of Fort Langford name still graces the Myers, the Jackson end of the block had a barber shop, a saloon, and a billiards parlor facade. in such structures. Both buildings have played Taff O. Langford quickly followed Heitman’s lead in 1911 by demolishing a wood- major roles in the town’s busi- frame building next door to the bank and replacing it with the new brick Langford ness life ever since. The Bank of Fort Myers building’s office spaces were always in demand over the years, but the bank itself closed during the Great Depression. Among the many businesses and offices in residence over the years were a furniture store, the Board of Trade, the First Church of Christ Scientist, and many attorneys. The Langford name still graces the facade, although the John T. Hendry opened the building was renamed the Miller Building decades ago town’s first public movie house, photo by Gerri Reaves the Grand, in the Langford Building in 1913. (He had started the movie theater in the old building in 1908.) Shortly after that, the movie migrated across First Street to the Arcade and the building was occupied by a grocery and haberdashery. As for the completion of the block? Heitman had hardly paused for breath after building his bank. He embarked on the project that dominates the block both in size and style, the 1914 Earnhardt Building. Heitman’s bank also spurred a good old-fashioned feud familiar to local history buffs. Walter G. Langford, a business rival of Heitman’s and head of the Lee County The Bank of Fort Myers Building (left) at the corner of First and Jackson, and the Langford Bank (later renamed the First National Bank of Fort Myers), built the imposing granite Building (center), were the first to be constructed in today’s Earnhardt block bank down at the Hendry corner, thus completing the block. courtesy of the Southwest Florida Historical Society (Sara Nell Hendry Gran Collection) continued on page 24

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The River Weekly News will correct factual errors or matters of emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, please call (239) 415-7732 or write to: The River Weekly News, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Fax number: (239) 415-7702. E-mail: [email protected]. The River Weekly News reserves the right to refuse, alter or edit any editorial or advertisement. PRINTED ON RECYCLED Independently Owned And Operated • COPYRIGHT 2013 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. PAPER THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 3 Fort Myers Public Art branches and leaves. Wilkins created the moulds Manuel’s for the balusters, bases and top rails by borrowing Branch Bridge the pattern used by the by Tom Hall WPA in the 1930s for the railings adjoining the Fort anuel’s Myers Yacht Basin. Branch is Gonzalez first became Mthe name of acquainted with Fort Myers a narrow creek that in the 1850s, when the meanders westward sloop he captained deliv- along the south- ered supplies and mail to ern boundary of the soldiers garrisoned Edison Park before there to corral and deport it empties into the Seminole Indians so that Caloosahatchee cattle ranchers could take River. Where their land. After the fort Cortez Boulevard crosses the stream, was abandoned following the roadway is supported by Manuel’s the Battle of Fort Myers Branch Bridge. The bridge was selected on February 20, 1865, in 2000 as the site for a memorial hon- Gonzalez returned to make oring Manuel A. Gonzalez, Fort Myers’ this his new home. first permanent settler. “A quartet of people The bridgeworks were made by local landed here, in what was at sculptor DJ Wilkins, who also made that time an untamed wil- Manuel’s Bridge taken from Fort Myers High School on Cortez Uncommon Friends, Clayton, The derness,” wrote Gonzalez’s headquarters.” to love. Great Turtle Chase and the Florida son many years later. “My father, Manuel Gonzalez went on to open a trad- The Manuel A. Gonzalez Memorial Panther in or near Centennial Park, A. Gonzalez; John A. Weatherford, an ing post on the corner of what’s now Bridge is 100 yards southwest of Fort as well as 18 other public sculptures uncle of mine; Joseph A. Vivas, a friend Monroe and First, and his wife became Myers High School, where Cortez interspersed throughout the City of Fort of our family; and myself, MS Gonzalez the growing community’s first school- Boulevard intersects with Manuel Drive. Myers. He was hired for the project by (then but five years of age) constituted the teacher. In 1872, Gonzalez filed a claim An arts advocate, Tom Hall guides the Fort Myers Beautification Advisory quartet.” under the Homestead Act to the property weekly walking tours of the River Board, which had also commissioned his The two Manuels stayed behind while from Jackson Street to the creek that District’s public art collection in Fort other works. Weatherford and Vivas sailed back to now bears his name. He built his home Myers. For more information, go to tru- Wilkins skirted the bridge with 450 Key West for the quartet’s wives and there, away from the bustle of the thriv- etours.net. feet of ornate balustrade that contains household goods. During their three-week ing cattle town, so it was only fitting that raised reliefs of Manuel A. Gonzalez as absence, father and son “pieced together a memorial to Fort Myers’ first settler be well as hummingbirds, palmetto fronds, a home from what was left of the officers’ created over the wooded creek he came

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The new Edison Ford Shoppe is open at the Bell Tower Shops and will feature monthly book signings, Gallery Talks with artists and programs for the new Edison Ford Shoppe at Bell Edison & Ford Tower Shops. Edison Ford members and the public are invited to join in tours, Winter Estates refreshments, shopping and social net- working. Refreshments for the ribbon Programs, Events cutting will be provided by Blue Pointe ay at the Edison & Ford Winter Oyster Bar & Seafood Grille, located in Estates is highlighted with the a the Bell Tower Shops. MMother’s Day Picnic and special • National Public Garden Day tours, free admission for veterans on Activities at Edison Ford, May 10, 10 Memorial Day and monthly programs a.m. at the new Edison Ford Shoppe at Bell Join Edison Ford horticulture staff and Tower Shops, as well as a variety of celebrate gardening at the Edison Ford. other special programs and activities Participants will enjoy a free tour of the throughout the month. The May sched- Edison Ford organic vegetable garden ule of programs and events include: and propagating nursery. Registrations • Greater Fort Myers Chamber of requested by calling 334-7419. Space is Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, limited. Enjoy a Mother’s Day picnic at the Ford Estates on Mother’s Day Edison Ford Shoppe at Bell Tower, May • Edison Ford Garden Talk: The Secrets of Growing Hibiscus and 7, 4:30 p.m. blooming gardenias fills the air through- Edison Ford members is free; non-mem- The Greater Fort Myers Chamber Gardenias, May 11, 9 a.m. During this time of year, the scent of out the Edison Ford Gardens and bright bers are $5. of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting pink, orange and yellow bursts of color • Mother’s Day at Edison Ford, can be seen throughout the landscape May 12, Free admission for mom’s on with blooming hibiscus. Join Edison Ford Mother’s Day, half price admission for horticulturist to learn about growing hibis- Behind The Scenes Tour at 2 p.m., pic- cus and gardenias in Southwest Florida. nic lunch on Ford Estate, 11 a.m. to 1 Gardenias and hibiscus will be available p.m. for purchase in the Edison Ford Garden Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Edison Shoppe and participants will receive & Ford Winter Estates with free admission 20 percent off in the Shoppe. Cost for RESTAURANT Take mom to Courtney’s Lee Republican Women Meeting n Monday, May 13, the Lee Republican Women Federated will hold their for monthly meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn, 12601 University Drive in Fort OMyers. The guest speaker will be Florida House of Representatives District 77 Rep. Dane Eagle. Social hour begins at 11:15 a.m. with lunch and program to follow. Mother’s Day brunch Cost is $16 per person, all inclusive.To make reservations, call 432-9389 or email Open 10 am to 3pm. [email protected]. Make your reservations now. Half Price Mimosas, Bloody Marys, & Sangria Chinese & Japanese Cuisine OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm 239.466.4646 Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Hotel Indigo) 20351 SUMMERLIN ROAD, FORT MYERS. ACROSS FROM TANGER FACTORY OUTLETS. IN THE PUBLIX SHOPPING PLAZA. 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 5 for Moms or a Behind The Scenes Tour programs, author talks and book sign- May 30, 6 to 8 p.m. – Book sign- and only complete gallery of every king at 2 p.m. with half priced admission ings, artist demonstrations, food tastings ing with author Amy Bennett Williams, and queen of Edisonia, historic and cur- for mom’s. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the and hands-on activities for children and Along The Caloosahatchee River. Books rent videos, interactive quiz and highlights Ford Estate catered by Everglades BBQ. families. available for purchase. from the 2013 Edison Festival of Light Saxophonist Craig Christman will provide Monthly activities are planned at the Viva Florida 500 Time Capsule Parade. entertainment enjoy the breezes off the Shoppe and include: At Edison Ford For additional information, call 334- Caloosahatchee River. May 2, 6 to 8 p.m. – Book signing The Lee County Viva Florida 500 7419 or visit www.edisonfordwinteres- • Volunteer Meeting at Edison Ford with authors Tom Smoot, The Edisons of Time Capsule will be on display in the tates.org. Bell Tower Shoppe, May 14, 9:30 a.m. Fort Myers Discoveries of the Heart; and Edison Caretaker’s House throughout the Volunteers will gather at the new John W. Sheppard, One Man’s Family in month of May along with Discovering Edison Ford Shoppe at Bell Tower Shops Early Fort Myers, Little Things Can Mean Southwest Florida with Thomas Edison Beach Chamber for the monthly volunteer meeting and A Lot: Pearls of Life of Great Value, and and Henry Ford, an exhibit featuring his- program featuring “Hands-on Science I Can See Clearly Now. Books available toric photographs and artifacts celebrat- Business Expo and Kitchen Chemistry” provided by the for purchase. ing Southwest Florida’s history during the Edison Ford Wild Wizards. Volunteers will May 9, 6 to 8 p.m. – Ask the Plant Edison Ford era. he Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce has also meet Jen Nettles, general manager People, Edison Ford horticulture staff The Lee County Library System, in accepted the maximum space of the Bell Tower Shops. Refreshments available for questions, tips and gen- conjunction with the Florida Department T allowable sponsor and exhibitor applica- provided by the Courtyard Café and Bell eral information on Southwest Florida of State, has launched the SNAPSHOT tions from chamber members for the Tower Shops. Gardening and the Gardens at Edison Time Capsule project in honor of Viva event, set for Thursday, May 16 from • Free admission to veterans and their Ford. Boutique garden items available for Florida 500, a year-long commemora- 4 to 7 p.m. at the Residence Inn Fort families on Memorial Day, May 27 purchase in time for Mother’s Day. tion of Florida’s 500th anniversary dat- Myers-Sanibel, 20371 Summerlin Road The Edison Ford is offering free May 10, 6 to 8 p.m. – Yappy Hour, ing back to Ponce de Leon’s landing in in South Fort Myers. All chamber mem- admission to United States veterans and Dogs welcomed in Edison Ford Shoppe, Florida in 1513. The items chosen reflect bers as well as non-members and the their families on May 27. Free admis- Dog Basket Raffle from Little Paws Lee County’s unique community and general public are encouraged to attend, sion includes an audio tour of the historic Bakery valued at $75. represent what future generations should with free admission to all attendees. homes, botanical gardens, Museum and May 16, 6 to 8 p.m. - Gallery Talk know about Lee County. Offerings include business incentives, Edison Research Lab. Veterans must with artist Leoma Lovegrove The SNAPSHOT Time Capsule will door prizes, discounts, giveaways, hors present a VA identification card or their May 23, 6 to 8 p.m. – Edison Ford travel around Lee County until September d’oeuvres, and cash bar. In addition, the DD214 papers to receive free admission. celebrates Restaurant Week with a tast- 2013. chamber is offering a chance for free Edison Ford Shoppe At Bell ing of Edison Ford. Calamondian, honey, Preview iBook In The Edison admission to upcoming Tapa Hop, Sand Tower Open jams, jellies, olives and a variety of items Ford Museum Store Sculpting and next year’s Taste of the The Edison & Ford Winter Estates for purchase at Edison Ford Museum The Edison Festival of Light – Beach. opened the Edison Ford Shoppe at Bell Store including fresh fruit grown in the Looking Back in Pictures, produced Sponsors and exhibitors are encour- Tower Shops, in the Fountain Courtyard, Edison Ford gardens. by The News-Press Media Group and aged to contact their own current cus- late last month. The Shoppe includes a May 28, 5 to 7 p.m. – KIDding features Thomas Edison, is available for tomer databases to provide incentives little bit of the main historic site and fea- Around with Edison Ford Wild Wizards, viewing in the Edison Ford Museum Store to attend the Business Expo by offering tures unique, handcrafted and local items Science of Sound, Investigate and experi- through June 2013. something that would only be available by to purchase, information on how to visit ence the science of sound with phono- The iBook commemorates the 75th attending the Expo, in order to increase Edison Ford and be part of the activities, graph demonstrations, designing a thun- anniversary of the Edison Festival and attendance for all chamber members and and also include an area for regular der clapper and more! features 220 images including the first promote their business. All social media continued on page 24

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Meetings are held in Cape Coral are complete and Dinner May 16 event being held from 6 to 10 p.m. at on the third Thursday of the month Rthere will be a grand re-opening ucker Carlson, young political Harborside Event Center in downtown at the Colonial Country Club, 9181 celebration June 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. commentator and founder of the Fort Myers. Tickets are $100 per person Independence Way in Fort Myers. The There will be performances by members Tpopular news website The Daily and include dinner and valet parking. June speaker will be Kevin Farrell, a and instructors, stand-up comedy by Caller, will headline this year’s Lincoln- Business and table sponsorships are avail- fraud specialist from the Lee County Betty Dentzau, ballroom dance by Jeanne Reagan Dinner hosted by the Lee County able and the public can sponsor their Sheriff’s Office. Esposito’s team, hula and tap by the Republican Executive Committee. The high school or college age children and/ The cost is $20. Call to make a res- Turner Talents, jazz dance by the Heart local party is looking to energize its base, or a student to join Carlson’s speech for ervation and to find out more about join- and Soles Dance Team, square dancing appeal to young Americans and unite all just $30. A reception and cash bar will ing this group of Lee County women. by Wes Morris’ group, and clogging by Southwest Florida residents concerned begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a Contact Marie Gaither at 791-8966 or the Suncoast Sunshine Cloggers. about the direction of the country and the highly anticipated speech about the future email [email protected]. Find the club Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be partisan climate. of the Republican Party will conclude the on Facebook at Greeters of Fort Myers. provided by community partner Heather Carlson will offer a fresh, youth- evening. Bowden and Mederi Caretenders. There ful, unique and honest perspective as Visit www.leerepublican.org to down- is no cost to attend. well as solutions you do not want to load the invitation and payment informa- Origami Club The Lake Kennedy Center is at 400 miss. He will also take questions from tion. Checks can be made to the LCREC Santa Barbara Boulevard. For more infor- the audience. Former CIA director and and mailed to P.O. Box 61465, Fort n origami, paper can be folded to mation, call 574-0575. Southwest Florida Congressman Porter Myers, FL 33906 by Thursday, May 9. resemble almost anything. Learn Iabout, discuss and make origami models at the Origami Club at Veterans Park Summer Luau Recreation Center in Lehigh Acres. The at the national, state and local level. Her club meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. he Lake Kennedy Center in Cape Farnum To Speak good work in this area has helped her and each week a new model will be fea- Coral will bring Tony Blake to the become an expert on this subject. tured. Meetings last 60 to 90 minutes. Tmain stage July 26 for the Fun in At Democratic The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. The program is free to facility members. the Sun Luau. There will be songs from at the Hilton Garden Inn in South Fort Suggested materials: paper, cut into yesterday and today plus a performance Women’s Club Myers, located at the northeast corner of squares; scissors; crayons or markers by The Turner Talents Hula Dancers. College Parkway and Summerlin Road. A (optional). Dinner will include pineapple chicken, he Democratic Women’s Club of Lee County will have as its fea- lunch will be served following the meeting Veterans Park Recreation Center is fruit salad, rice pilaf, green beans and at a cost of $18 and visitors may make at 55 Homestead Road South in Lehigh cheesecake. Cost is $18 for members Ttured speaker at the Saturday, reservations for lunch by contacting Pat Acres. Call 369-1521 or email lcorigami- and $23 for non-members. Doors open June 8 meeting Rev. Allison Farnum. She began serving the congregation of Fish at [email protected] or by call- [email protected] for more information. at 6:30 p.m., show time is 7 p.m. ing 466-8381. Preregistration is required by calling Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers in August of 2008. In community The Democratic Women’s Club of 574-0575. The Lake Kennedy Center is Lee County is a member of the DWC of at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard. and denominational life, she is currently serving on the board of Interfaith Action Florida. It works year-round to organize of Southwest Florida, an ally organization the Democratic voters of Lee County, of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Florida. The DWC of Lee County 2013 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner She is also a member of the UU Allies for brings together in common purpose Hosted by the Lee County Republican Executive Committee Racial Equity, and serves on the Steering all Democratic Women of Lee County, Committee for the Unitarian Universalist although men are members as well. The Legislative Ministry of Florida. Rev. DWC strives to stimulate interest in civic Thursday, May 16 Farnum is also on the steering committee affairs, encourage good citizenship and educate the public on questions of public 6pm Reception & Cash Bar of the interfaith congregation-based community organizing group, Lee Interfaith interest. The DWC encourages the active 7pm Dinner & Program For Empowerment (LIFE). participation of Democratic voters, seeks *Vegetarian Meal available on request Although Rev. Farnum will speak on a to increase Democratic voter registration Introductions by range of topics, her presentation will cen- and supports qualified Democratic candi- Honorable Porter Goss ter on immigration issues and initiatives dates for public office. Honorary Chair Featuring Tucker Carlson Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto +DUERUVLGH(YHQW&HQWHU0RQURH6W)RUW0\HUV Abudl’Haq Muhammed To Speak At 7LFNHWV RUZZZOHHUHSXEOLFDQRUJ Democratic Women’s Club Meeting he Democratic Women’s Club of Lee County will have Abdul’Haq Muhammed ISLAND as its featured speaker at the Saturday, May 11 meeting. He is the founder of TQuality Life Center and has served as its executive director since the organiza- INSURANCE tion was formally incorporated in 1992. SERVICE The Quality Life Center is based in the Dunbar community of Fort Myers and provides support for education, youth enrichment, personal development, community development and social services for at-risk youth and their families. Services offered include youth programs, social services, adult programs, workshops, scholarships for Kathleen Papaleo Mark O’Brien Susan Barnes Gina Loeber graduating high school seniors, community access partners and summer camp. Call our office today President General Manager Personal Lines Agent Muhammed has a vision for uplifting children and adults through confidence-build- for a new Auto ing programs based on core values that will teach the tools of a rewarding life. He has quote. Summer is over and it’s time to enjoy more than 30 years of experience designing and providing positive workshops. He is a those beautiful “winter” days in motivational speaker, conducting workshops on such topics as organizational development. Paradise. The meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in South Fort Have an insurance question? Myers, located at the northeast corner of College Parkway and Summerlin Road. 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Teams began their search for tarpon at first light Anglers and sponsors mingled Friday night at the tournament pre-party at Doc Ford’s well run,” said participant Paul Primeaux, “As long as there’s no lightning in a Sanibel Island fishing guide. “It’s great Fair Weather the sky, we consider it safe to fish,” said that the tournament awards the anglers Sean McGarry from second-place Team with great prizes, but also works so hard Smiles On Fintastic Charters. “A little wind, that to preserve the safety and integrity of tar- happens. That’s not gonna stop serious pon fishing. The tournament committee ‘Ding’ Tarpon fishermen.” throws an event that’s fun, fair and real.” “Most fishermen get the weather Teams began fishing at first light after Tournament thing,” said participant Les Boyle. “It checking in at the official Diversified actually somewhat leveled the playing Yacht Services (DYS) boat at channel our tarpon and four DNA scrubs marker 2 in the bay. DYS, along with won Team Teaser from Tampa- field, those who adapted did well.” Anglers had the option to fish in the The Sanibel Bean, was presenting spon- FSt. Petersburg the first-place sor. title and $10,575 at the 2nd annual protected waters of San Carlos Bay and the Caloosahatchee River to get out of The 45 registered teams fished until 4 “Ding” Darling & Doc Ford’s Tarpon p.m., calling in their catches and sending Tournament on Saturday, May 4. the wind, said Birgie Vertesch, executive director of tournament co-sponsor “Ding” photos as proof, thus avoiding the stress Despite weather forecasts for stormy caused to fish by bringing them back to conditions, the tournament dawned on Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) and tournament chief dock for weigh-in. Winners undergo truth a partly cloudy day with only occasional verification tests. rain sprinkles. A brisk breeze, however, organizer. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, with locations on Sanibel Island and Fort “We call it a catch, release, and care made fishing slightly more challenging tournament because education than last year’s inaugural tournament, Myers Beach, was title sponsor. “The tournament was once again very continued on page 15 Team Teaser pulls up its first catch of the anglers reported. day

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In the United States, Why not treat mom to a Mother’s Day brunch she will never forget at Courtney’s Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1872 at the suggestion of writer, poet and Restaurant? The Fort Myers eatery is open this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and activist Julia Ward Howe. She is most famous for penning the Civil War song, is serving half-price mimosas, Bloody Marys and sangria. Make your reservations now Battle Hymn of the Republic. to secure space for the entire family. This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12. There are many dining options from Courtney’s offers continental cuisine including seafood, steaks and breakfast/ which to choose to show mom how much she is loved and appreciated. brunch. It’s regular business hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 It is going to be a beautiful Mother’s Day at Sunshine Grille. Make your Mother’s p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 Day reservations today for the restaurant or a private party room. Special Mother’s p.m. It is conveniently located at 20351 Summerlin Road, Unit 11 in the Publix Plaza Day hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for lunch; and 3 to across from the Tanger Factory Outlets. For information and reservations, call 466- 10 p.m. for dinner. 4646. Executive Chef Roger Chastain brings more than three decades of professional The Morgan House in downtown Fort Myers’ historic River District is hosting its annual Mother’s Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sit inside in air-conditioned comfort or outside in the beautiful Patio de Leon. Reservations are required. Tropical Fabrics WE WILL Chef Corry Blanton has created a special menu that includes breakfast items: Novelty Yarn PAY YOUR scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, home fries, biscuits and gravy, fresh fruit, dan- ish and muffins, waffle station, and an omelet station with fresh veggies, meats and Quilting • Notions TOLL!!! cheeses. Beads Spend $55 Dinner items include: lime-cilantro mahi mahi, lemon pepper chicken, sautéed Scrapbook and bring green beans, mashes potatoes, pasta salad, and tossed salad with ranch dressing or Papers balsamic vinaigrette. The carving station has roast beef, leg of lamb and glazed ham. us your toll Make sure to save room for dessert, as there is an array of delicious sweets to com- Children’s Crafts receipt for a pliment the celebration. Art Supplies full refund! The Morgan House is located at 33 Patio de Leon, Fort Myers. Call 337-3377 or Shell Crafts • Gifts go to www.morganhouserestaurant.com. 75 Taking mom to Sanibel for dinner? The friendly and casual restaurant with sophis- Make It & Take It Bead Bracelet Every Thursday $4. ticated dining, a raw bar and screened patio, The Jacaranda or “The Jac,” as it is Ask about our Sewing Machine Rental Program! referred to by locals, serves great food in an elegant dining room or on the lively patio. Find us on You choose. Open Daily • www.threecraftyladies.com With live music nightly, the patio lounge attracts an affluent crowd to the friendly and casual restaurant. Although The Jacaranda is best known as a local gathering 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel spot, it has also received several dining awards. According to Frommers, “Although The Jacaranda is best known as a local gathering spot, it has also received several dining awards. Fresh fish is well prepared here, or you can choose certified Angus steaks or prime rib. The linguine with a dozen littleneck clams tossed in a piquant red Entertainment Nightly in “Sanibel’s Social Scene” or white clam sauce is consistently excel- lent. For dessert, the gooey turtle pie -- ice The cream, caramel, fudge sauce, chopped J nuts, and whipped cream – will send you ACARANDA away stuffed.” The Jacaranda is located at 1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call 472-1771 or Sanibel’s Best HAPPY HOUR Happy Apps $5.95 www.jacarandaonsanibel.com. 4 - 7 p.m. Nightly in the lounge Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna, Please visit our River Weekly News Crispy Fried Calamari, online advertisers at 1/2 Price Drinks Chilled Oysters, Steamed Shrimp, www.islandsunnews.com. Call & Well Liquor, Draft Beer Selections, BBQ Beef Satays, You can click through to their Mussels Marinara, Chicken Wings Web sites for more information Select House Wine about real estate, shopping, restaurants and services. ERIWINKLE AY ANIBEL Just click on the logos surrounding 1223 P W , S 472-1771 the front page. THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 9 Shoe Drive Benefits Youngsters by Di Saggau or the past three years, in both the fall and in the spring, Continental FWomen’s Club of Fort Myers raises money to donate new shoes for needy children. Recently, 22 pairs of shoes were given to students at the Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. (CCMI) Montessori School. Cindy Venezia, montessori directress, selects the students who are most needy. She said, “I know who is struggling and who really needs the shoes. The kids get very excited about their new shoes and their parents are very appreciative.” There are 36 students ages two through five in the school. The shoe drive is headed by Linda K. Brown and Jan O’Connor. As soon as they know the sizes needed, they start shopping and Viola Jackson with Rabbison and Kemari then they, along with other members, deliver the shoes to the children. Continental Women’s Club of Fort Myers is involved with several charitable endeavors and meets the first Tuesday of MAKE YOUR every month at Colonial Country Club. Alana shows off her new shoes

to provide no-cost medical services and Foundation health advocacy to our community. We RESERVATIONS will help people take responsibility for Donates To keeping themselves healthy by promoting health and well-being and preventing Heights Center illness.” The Heights Center, supported by FOR ulf Harbour Memorial Foundation donated $15,000 to the Heights the Heights Foundation, is a place for GFoundation to complete the foun- education, opportunity, and enrich- dation’s medical clinic. The clinic will pro- ment. The Heights Foundation works vide access to quality health care for low- to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The MOTHER’S DAY income, uninsured residents of Harlem Heights and surrounding communities. 14,000-square-foot Harlem Heights The clinic will be located at the Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort opened in February 2013. Myers, and will be run by Lee County Volunteers in Medicine. “Gulf Harbour Memorial Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the Heights Foundation,” said Kathryn Kelly, president and CEO of the Heights Read us online at Foundation. “Their investment in our IslandSunNews.com community will allow us, in partnership with Lee County Volunteers in Medicine,

Charity Foundation Donates To Children’s Advocacy Center he Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) received a $359,500 donation from the Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation. TFounded in 2002, the foundation has raised more than $5.4 million for children’s charities. This year’s Nichols Cup Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament, tennis tournament, and Kids for Kids Walk-a-thon, held in February, enabled the foundation to award a total of $779,000 to local children’s charities. On April 29, checks were presented to CAC as well as Abuse Counseling and Treatment, and the Blessings in a Backpack program at James Stephens International Academy. Funding from this event is vital to the continuation of CAC’s services which include medical exams, forensic interviews, crisis intervention and therapeutic counseling. “The residents of Fiddlesticks play a critical role in bettering the lives of children who have been abused and neglected. We continue to be amazed and humbled by their generos- ity,” said Jill Turner, CEO. 10 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Churches/ 9:30 a.m. Praise Service Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Meditation classes. All are welcome. Sunday School all times Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Guided meditations offering many meth- Temples FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH ods for relaxing the body and focusing ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES 2154 McGregor Boulevard, the mind on virtuous objects to bring CONGREGATION (UUA) 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, Fort Myers, 218-8343 increasing peace and happiness into Where diversity is treasured 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman daily activity. For information, class times 2756 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service and locations call 567-9739 or visit www. Starting November 4, Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 All are welcome. MeditationInFortMyers.org. two Services: 9 am and 11 am. p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. LAMB OF GOD SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH Adult Education Ethics Workshop: 10 am. Nursery care for pre-school children and LUTHERAN/EPISCOPAL CHURCH 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Reverend Dr. Wayne Robinson, Minister Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available Corner Cypress View Drive and Koreshan Fort Myers, 454-3336 (ﬁ nal year) 239-266-0900. at each service. Boulevard, Three Oaks area, Robert G. Kasten, Pastor www.allfaiths-uc.org FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fort Myers, 267-3525 Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE 15690 McGregor Boulevard Walter Fohs, pastor; Becky Robbins- Nursery available CATHOLIC CHURCH Fort Myers, 482-2030 Penniman, associate pastor 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers Pastor: David Stauffer. Sunday worship services: Junior Church grades one to five Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; 8 a.m. Early Grace Traditional Wee Church Pre-K to K Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. 9 a.m. Awesome Grace Contemporary Evening Service 6 p.m. Lenten services (Presanctiﬁ ed Liturgy) Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The 10:30 a.m. Classic Grace Traditional Wednsday Service 6 p.m. will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. start- church is ½ mile past the intersection of 8:45 & 10 a.m. Sunday School God’s SAINT COLUMBKILLE ing on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on Group CATHOLIC CHURCH Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We the way to Sanibel. NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, McGregor and north of Gladiolus. Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. ANNUNCIATION GREEK Estates. Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 Weekly masses: ORTHODOX CHURCH Sunday Morning Service and Sunday p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening and refreshments after service. nbcmin- Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; Reverend Fr. George P. Savas Testimony Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Child care [email protected], www.facebook. Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. provided at all services. Visit our Reading com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, Reconciliation is available at the church on Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street, Ministers Saturdays at noon and by appointment www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org River District. www.time4thinkers.com, NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE 239-481-2099 www.christiansciencefortmyers.com, See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH BETH SHILOH www.christianscience.com the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, 3049 Mcgregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-220-8519 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 13545 American Colony Boulevard Pastor Alan Bondar An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation Rabbi: Judah Hungerman off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, www.newcovenanteyes.com Sunday Services, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, Fort Myers, 936-2511 Wear what you want, rockin’ music, rele- Mid-Week Service, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett vant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free cof- SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN Adult Hebrew Classes. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning fee & donuts, people who are real, church CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) Call for information on full program. Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 that’s actually fun. 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 239-939-4711, www.smlcs.org CHURCH OF GOD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF FORT MYERS Wednesday Fellowship: 5:30 p.m. 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 in the Downtown Fort Myers River District 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 Dinner $5, 6:15 p.m. bible studies Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 239-985-8503 Worship: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. with 9:15 Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. a.m. adult and children’s Bible Study, plus Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study marriage enrichment studies. Divorce Care CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH on Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers During Lent: Wednesday worship 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove 5 p.m. Youth Program Pastors: Stu Austin and Howard Biddulph noon and 6:15 p.m. Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH An ecumenical non-denominational com- (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort munity of believers. MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School Myers Beach, 463-4251. Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 Youth and Children’s programming runs Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. Women’s Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor concurrent to Sunday services. Bible Study is offered on the first and third Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery care provided at all services Wednesdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. [email protected] Church School: 9:15 a.m. 274-1230. For more information visit: www.stpeterfmb.com CHURCH OF THE CROSS FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL www.newhopefortmyers.org TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 16225 Winkler Rd. 433-0018. Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonima- 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge Rabbi Jeremy Barras tional church emphasizing a personal rela- 482-3133. Philip White, pastor 17625 Pine Ridge Road, E-mail: [email protected] tionship with Jesus Christ. Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Cantorial soloist: Lawrence Dermer Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, Church School: 10:15 a.m. Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Temple educator: Dale Cohen, MaEd, RJE 10:45 Contemporary. Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Shabbat Services, Friday, 7:30 p.m. COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLY THEOTOKOS MONASTERY Countdown to Worship (praise music): Torah Study, Saturday, 9:15 a.m. 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 111 Evergreen Road, North Fort Myers, 10:10 AM Religious Education; Sunday School and Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor 997-2846 Eastern Orthodox men’s mon- Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM Midweek classes, Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. astery. Liturgical services conducted in Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 Preschool Classes, Monday through Friday Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery the English, Greek and Church Slavonic Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com Web site: www.templebethel.com available languages, following the Julian (Old) e-mail: [email protected] Affiliated: Union for Reform Judaism CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Calendar. Liturgical Services: Sundays and PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Holy Days: The Third and Sixth Hours at Sunday Worship at 9:30am. 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. 8:30 a.m.; Divine Liturgy at 9 a.m. Peace is a member of the ELCA. 433-0201, Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL We celebrate weekly communion with tra- Rabbi: Rabbi Elyssa Auster Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening CONGREGATION ditional liturgy, organ and choir. President: Keith Grossman Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 454-4778 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers Minyan: Monday & Thursday at 9 a.m. Meeting, 6:30 p.m. The Reverend Dr. John S. Adler, pastor. On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599, Services: Friday night at 7:30 p.m. and CYPRESS LAKE Weekly services: www.peaceftmyers.com, Saturday morning at 9 a.m. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing [email protected]. Religious School Sunday morning 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Web site: www.tjswfl.org 481-3233; Clint Cottrell, pastor 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 Preschool director: JoAnn Goldman Sunday services: 8 and 11 a.m. Traditional; and Church School 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services email [email protected] 9:30 a.m. Contemporary; 9:45 a.m. Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in Daily early learning center/day care 433-0201, Web site: www.tjswfl.org Children’s Church K4J Kids for Jesus Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD Affiliated: United Synagogue of CYPRESS LAKE UNITED with Healing. Child care available at 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero Conservative Judaism METHODIST CHURCH Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. 239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston continued on page 11 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, services. 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. 482-1250 JESUS THE WORKER Legacy Service, multi-generational CATHOLIC CHURCH: THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 11 From page 10 UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS munities through fellowship, education, Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. League Club volunteerism and philanthropy. The Churches/Temples Healing Circle 11 a.m. League Club is open to women who THE CHABAD LUBAVITCH Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. Awards $10,000 have been or still are active members OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic music, meditation in a loving environment. of a Junior League and are members 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers To Pantry Program of the Association of Junior Leagues Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. he League Club, Inc. recently International. Web site: www.chabadswf.org UNITY OF FORT MYERS awarded Community Cooperative Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 11120 Ranchette Road, Fort Myers TMinistries, Inc. (CCMI) a $10,000 Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Winter services: Sundays at 9:15 and 11 grant for its Bonita Elementary School Stamp Out Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon a.m. Children’s class at 11 a.m. Reverend Jim Rosemergy, minister. Pantry Program. Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. CCMI’s School Pantry Program pro- Hunger Food THE NEW CHURCH Our God is Love; our Race is Human; The New Church of SWFL is located our Religion is Oneness. vides food to families in need on-site at 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind www.unityoffortmyers.org or 239-278-1511 schools. This approach allows CCMI to Drive On May 11 Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley offici- WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN provide more food to children including he need for food is urgent in ates worship services on Sundays at 11 CHURCH fresh meat and produce for the same Southwest Florida. The community a.m. during the season. Other worship 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across cost because the caretaker actually picks is experiencing a continued need from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 T events are held on the beach in Fort Myers up the food for the child and they do not for food – and this will increase as sum- Beach. See our webpage http://www.new- Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson have to fit items into a backpack. churchflorida.com/ or call for more informa- Sunday Service: mer arrives and students no longer have 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages The program provides the proper access to school-related food programs. tion 239-481-5535. nutrition kids need to thrive in school and CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 11 a.m. Blended Worship The Harry Chapin Food Bank needs the 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers www.westminsterfortmyers.org their daily lives. Experts agree that good Lee and Collier communities to assist Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ WORD OF LIFE CHURCH nutrition during childhood is critical to in the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Ford Winter Estates 334-4978 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; a child’s ability to learn. When children Saturday, May 11. Pastor: Douglas Kelchner Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; miss out on eating key food groups, they The Stamp Out Hunger event is the Worship times Sunday’s 9 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. are deprived of essential nutrients needed Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi nation’s largest single-day food drive. Website: www.taecc.com for optimal cognitive functioning. Letter carriers in the two counties will be UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH “CCMI is extremely grateful for the CHURCH FORT MYERS 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, collecting nonperishable food during their 481-4040, Interim Pastor Jim Eggert support provided to our School Pantry 21st annual drive. In addition to donated 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway Program by the League Club,” said one mile west of I-75) Pastor Peter Weeks food, help is needed for two aspects of Minister: The Reverend Allison Farnum Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. Traditional; Tracey Galloway, CEO of CCMI. “This the food collection: Drivers are needed to Sunday services and religious education at 10 a.m. Blended Traditional and program is vital to providing food to assist letter carriers in picking up the food 10:30 a.m. Contemporary; 11:30 a.m. Contemporary. some of the most vulnerable in our com- and volunteers are needed to complete a For information on all church events call Children’s Sunday School, Adult /Teen munity and we are thankful for the part- preliminary sort of the food. 561-2700 or visit www.uucfm.org. Bible Classes, 10 a.m. nership provided by such compassionate Stamp Out Hunger is the one day community leaders.” when letter carriers collect non-perishable The League Club, Inc. is a 501(c)3 food that has been left by mailboxes. organization of women in Southwest Food collected in Lee County will be dis- Florida that works to strengthen com- continued on page 17

Virtual Cemeteries To Be Discussed At Genealogical Society Meeting ee County Genealogical Society, Inc. will hold its Saturday Quarterly Meeting on May 11 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, L4141 DeLeon Street in Fort Myers. The topic of the meeting is virtual cemeteries. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the business meeting, program with refreshments follow at 10 a.m. Virtual cemeteries are electronic memorials to our ancestors which can be an invaluable source of genealogical information, and one that is always growing. These communities are supported by family members, researchers, genealogy societies and others who post tombstone photographs and even historical information about the individuals interred in worldwide cemeteries. Join us on May 11 to explore virtual cemeteries such as Find-A-Grave, Internment. net, BillionGraves and Genealogy.com’s Virtual Cemetery, plus many more and find out how you can become a part of these communities. Peyton Randolph and Victoria Jynella For more information, visit www.LCGSFL.org or call Carolyn at 549-9625. engage and help students reach their SFCA Students highest potential. Now in its 33nd year, the 7th Grade Talent Search identifies Receive State bright seventh graders based on standard- THE BEST W AY T O SEE ized test scores achieved while attending THE ISLANDS IS FROM T HE W ATER Recognition elementary or middle school. Candidates ictoria Jynella and Peyton are invited to take the ACT or the SAT • 10 a.m. Island Cruise to Randolph, seventh grade stu- college entrance exams as seventh grad- Vdents at Southwest Florida ers, which allows them greater insight Useppa Or Cabbage Key Christian Academy, participated in the into their academic abilities. • Adventure Sailing Cruises Duke University’s Talent Identification In addition, they gain valuable benefits and have access to unique resources Reservations Required Program (TIP). They were awarded state for All Cruises • 4:00 p.m. Dolphin Watch Cruise recognition for their participation in for gifted students. These students have the talent search based on their perfor- earned an award by scoring at or above (239)472-5300 • Beach & Shelling Cruise mance on the ACT and/or the SAT. the national average of recent high school graduates on at least one part of the ACT Cruises depart from • Sunset Serenade Cruise Duke TIP is a nonprofit organization beautiful Captiva Island dedicated to serving academically gifted or the SAT. These students are invited to with Island Musicians a special recognition ceremony held at a www.captivacruises.com and talented students. Duke TIP works Call for departure time with students, their families and educa- university in our state. tors to identify, recognize, challenge, 12 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 on my boat was tarpon everywhere. As we get later in the A Good Start To a memorable fish month, our tarpon action in the sound in several ways. and on the beaches will only get better Tarpon Season? At roughly only and better. by Capt. 50 pounds, what Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing Matt Mitchell it lacked in size it local waters since he moved to Sanibel made up for by in 1980. He now lives in St. James his week its sheer jump- City and works as a back country fish- marked my ing ability. It was ing guide. If you have comments or Tfirst week of caught by Mike questions, email captmattmitchell@aol. tarpon trips of the Brennemann on com. season. Jumping May 1, which three fish on day was the first day one sure made me of his retirement. remember very This fish made a quickly what I like lot of jumps but so much about tar- one particular McCleskey pon fishing. After what seems like forev- jump had to be er since I had tarpon fished, it was great at least 10 feet in Memorial Redfish to get back into the groove of hunting, the air... and then hooking and catching these high flying it just seemed to Challenge gamefish. hang there. These These fish are just plain impressive smaller tarpon and make an angler’s heart beat faster have jumping abil- than anything else that swims in our ities better than waters, if not in any waters of the world. any NBA player. Tarpon are the ultimate shallow water After all the hype game fish. of how hard these Taking a day to scout before my first fish fight, Mike trip of the season, I ran the whole sound had this one to checking out all the usual tarpon haunts the boat in less and was kind of disappointed to only than five minutes locate a few fish in two places. One place but would find out was in the Demire Key area and the later in the week Mike Brennemann from Pelun, Illinois on the first day of his retirement, other was in the southern sound close while fishing the May 1, with his first tarpon to Sanibel. Both places I found fish, I “Ding” Darling/ my tarpon fishing this week was done in returned to for several days and found Doc Ford Tarpon Tournament what a the sound even though I did run a little bit them still there and cooperative. Clean, good size tarpon fights like. outside, along the beaches, without spot- clear water seemed to be what the tarpon Weather was far from perfect for ting a single rolling fish. wanted and if you found both clear water chasing tarpon most days this week, with Personally, whenever I can, I prefer and schools of threadfins together, you strong winds and even some rain giving to do my tarpon fishing in the sound and were in business. anglers few options except to camp out close to the beaches. For sheer numbers The first tarpon of the season caught at a likely tarpon highway and keep their of early season tarpon, the gulf side can- fingers crossed. not be beat, but you must have the right When conditions have been calm, conditions and with so much water to Ryan McCleskey I had good reports of big numbers of search out there, it can be very hit-and- yan McCleskey ended his fight tarpon out in the 30-foot depth range miss and often frustrating. against cancer on February BOAT between Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach. As of yet, the really big numbers of R3, 2006. Family, friends and This is an early-season staging area for tarpon have not moved into the sound. acquaintances of Ryan wish to continue these fish before they flood into the pass- With so many fish out gulf-side, it’s only his battle with loving memory. RENTALS es and sound. With the funky weather, all a matter of time until we have lots of The objective of this annual event is to build awareness of the Lee Memorial Fishing • Cabbage Key Health System Foundation and assist the Dolphin Watching children of Southwest Florida in their Captains Available Send Us Your Fish Tales personal battles by donating the proceeds he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. raised to Barbara’s Friends, the Children’s Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of Hospital Cancer Fund. 472-5800 Tcatch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. 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$99.95 $199 Hours: 8am -5:30pm Marine Trading Post Mon-Sat 15600 San Carlos Blvd, Unit 170, Ft Myers (Beside Big Lots) Call 437-7475 Additional 1156 N. Tamiami Trail in North Fort Myers Call 997-5777 Locations: 2397 Davis Blvd in Naples Call 793-5800 14 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 Plant Smart The extremely Coastal Groundcherry narrow by Gerri Reaves leaves earn it another com- oastal mon name, groundcherry narrow-leaf C(Physalis groundcherry. angustifolia) is a The native perennial Institute for wildflower of the Regional nightshade (or pota- Conservation to) family found in assigns the gulf coast states. the coastal Many species groundcherry in that family are an “imper- known to have poi- iled” status in sonous leaves or South Florida stems, although the and “critically ripe fruit might be imperiled” edible, as in the case status in the of tomatillo (Physalis Florida Keys. philadelphica). To propa- Coastal ground- gate coastal cherry reaches up to groundcherry, two feet high, grow- collect and dry ing in full sun along the seeds. dry roadsides and in Sources: fields. Florida During its flower- Wildlfowers ing season in spring and Roadside and early summer, Plants by C. the plant produces Ritchie Bell The plant’s papery calyx (right) opens to reveal a round yellow cherry (left) distinctive pale-yellow and Bryan photos by Gerri Reaves bell-shaped flowers, J. Taylor, which are about an Native coastal groundcherry’s pale bell-like flowers appear singly Everglades Wildflowers by Roger L. Hammer, davesgarden.com, and regionalconser- inch across. vation.org. The spherical yellow fruit, or cherry, is enclosed by a greenish lantern-like calyx, a Plant Smart explores sustainable gardening practices that will help you create papery ovoid formed by the sepals. an environmentally responsible, low-maintenance South Florida landscape.

Caring For Your Plants Florida Native Palms by Justen Dobbs lorida has the largest variety of native palm trees in the continental FUnited States and the most palm genera out of all 50 states. Some, such as the cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto) are very common and number in the millions. Others, such as the Miami palmetto (Sabal miamiensis) are extinct in habitat and found only in a couple private gardens. In an effort to preserve the native flora in Florida, some places, such as Sanibel Island, have adopted landscape laws that require all yards to have at least 75 percent native palms and plants. While I believe this to gener- Cherry palms look like dwarf royals. Their The saw palmetto comes in a silver variety (pictured) and green variety. It matures at ally be a good practice, one downside is around six to eight feet. that abundant species such as cabbage name is derived from their bright red cherry-sized fruits. palms end up being used and rare or royal palm. morrisii) endangered Florida natives are almost native palm propagation program? We Following is my list of Florida native 10. Silver thatch palm (Coccothrinax never utilized. The main reason that put millions of dollars into the mangrove palms. Other lists may differ slightly, but argentata) rare palms, such as the needle palm trees and native wildlife preservation, that is likely because they are out-of-date 11. Cherry palm; buccaneer palm (Rhapidophyllum hystrix) and key why not palm trees? or have neglected the more uncommon (Pseudophoenix sargentii) thatch (Leucothrinax morrisii) are not Utilizing native palms in a Florida land- species. 12. Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera)* planted more in Southwest Florida is scape is beneficial in that they can survive 1. Cabbage palm (Sabal palmetto) 13. Everglades palm; pouritis palm that it does not make sense financially on nature’s sun and rainwater once estab- 2. Dwarf cabbage palm (Sabal minor) (Acoelorraphe wrightii) for nurserymen to grow these due to lished. There is no need to run irrigation 3. Miami palmetto palm (Sabal miam- *The coconut palm has been included, the difficulty of obtaining seeds and slow or heavy fertilizer. Silver saw palmettos iensis) although it likely originated in the South rate of growth. You will have to visit a can be used as a low hedge, while royal 4. Scrub palmetto (Sabal etonia) Pacific and made its way over here as private collector or botanical garden to palms can be used in imposing rows to 5. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) flotsam. see them. Additionally, I find that many line an avenue, such as the ones along 6. Needle palm (Rhapidophyllum Justen Dobbs is a landscape archi- of our city officials are not privy to these McGregor Boulevard. For those with hystrix) tect in south Florida specializing in rare species. Maybe Fort Myers and smaller gardens, the cherry palm is a 7. Royal palm (Roystonea regia) custom, upscale landscapes. He can be Sanibel should adopt an endangered smaller, slower growing version of the 8. Thatch palm (Thrinax radiata) reached at seabreezenurseries@gmail. 9. Key thatch palm (Leucothrinax com. THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 15 Connell will explain the importance of correct orchid identification and impart his knowledge about record keeping, fertilizers, pest and disease control, and sources for materials. Connell’s overview will serve as an introduction to the overall care needed to grow and maintain beautiful orchids. Educational workshops and programs that encourage conservation support the mission of the non-profit Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance, which was formed in 2012 for promoting interest in orchids. Beginners to advanced hobbyists come together to exchange information and ideas in an enjoyable and enthusiastic atmosphere. The Alliance welcomes new members. For more information, call 498-9741 or visit www.GulfCoastOrchidAlliance. com. Alliance members are encouraged to bring their own orchids to display for all to enjoy. Hanging racks will be provided.

Jim Connel Orchid in bloom ber event on May 16 at the Vanderbilt school, often wading waist-deep in How To Maintain Presbyterian Church, located at 1255 swamps on pursuits. He is credited with Piper Blvd. in Naples from 6:30 to 8:30 locating a particular vanilla species on Big An Orchid p.m. Local orchid collector and noted Pine Key that had been thought extinct. To advertise in speaker Jim Connell will present an His University of Florida degree in agri- Collection overview of the care that is needed and culture led him to a career in fertilizer and The River Weekly News hether your collection consists the concerns that should be addressed chemical production for the agricultural of a single no-name orchid from when maintaining an orchid collection in industry. During recent years, he amassed Call 415-7732 Wa box store or an array of spe- Southwest Florida. Guests are welcome a well-documented orchid collection fea- cies hand-picked from around the world, and attendance is free. turing many award-winning plants, and in you won’t want to miss the Gulf Coast As a native Floridian, Connell began 2012 his prized collection was acquired Orchid Alliance’s Third Thursday mem- collecting orchids while still in high by the Naples Botanical Garden.

From page 7 2. Second Place: Fintastic Charters – Capt. Randy Eastvold, Sean McGarry, Tarpon Tim Hickey, Bob Rando. 3. Third Place: Music City – Capt. Tournament Daniel Andrews, Tony Scoville, Maynard and research are at the forefront of the Davis, Alex Porter. event’s mission,” said John McCabe, 4. Fourth Place: Chasin’ Poon – DDWS president and tournament par- Capt. Matt Mitchell, Gary Biltgen, Mike ticipant. All proceeds from tournament Brennemann, Mary DeMik. sponsorships benefit conservation efforts 5. Fifth Place: Rushian’s – Capt. Josh at the refuge. Constantine, Justin Thompson, James “The Florida Fish & Wildlife Sublett, John Thompson, Joey Cartens. Commission needs help from citizen sci- Tournament sponsors include: Title entists, and that was the primary purpose Sponsor – Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & for this tournament,” said Vertesch. “The Grille; Presenting Sponsor – Diversified FREE WOOD CHIPS!! anglers get extra points for doing the Yacht Services of Fort Myers Beach, scrubs, which give the FWC important The Sanibel Bean; Platinum Sponsor information to track tarpon and learn – Florida Weekly, Lamar Advertising, more about helping them survive as a Suncoast Beverage; Gold Sponsors – species.” Anisa Stewart Designs, Bella Signs & Doc Ford’s on Fort Myers Beach Designs, Dan Hahn Custom Builders, hosted the captain’s pre-party and silent Fort Myers Marine, Holiday Inn of auction on Friday night before the tour- Sanibel, Island Sun, Myers, Brettholtz nament and the Silver King for “Ding” & Company, PA, Sealife by Congress; awards banquet and after-party follow- Silver Sponsors – Blue Ash Media, Gulf ing the tournament. Nearly 160 guests Star Marina, John Grey Painting, Key attended the after-party – this year open West Express, Paradise Advertising and Palms, to the public by reserved tickets. Design, RS Walsh Landscaping, Sanibel The top five winning teams took home Captiva Daily, Sanibel Island Fishing WHITEFLY or Sooty Mold?? natives, part of the $23,500 purse; their mem- Club, Shoreline Lumber. crotons, To support DDWS and the refuge with We can help! bers hailed from Sanibel, Captiva, Fort bromeliads, Myers, Cape Coral, Georgia, Tennessee, a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdar- and Illinois. Winners include: lingsociety.org or contact Birgie Vertesch Ask about our Season butterfly bushes, 1. First Place: Team Teaser – Capt. at 292-0566 or director@dingdarlingsoci- & much morre Rhett Dixon, Jack Hehenberger, Stewart ety.org. Discount! Hehenberger, Kyle Hehenberger, Henry Dixon, Phil Pica. www.SeabreezeNurseries.com (239) 560-1422 16 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013

John and Aliese Price Foundation Trustee Mavis Miller Dr. Kenneth Walker, Price Foundation Trustee Mary Jo Erleene Sanders and Pat Mann (right) and her sister Lavinia Wilson Walker and Eric Metaxas Best Selling Author Speaks At Community Prayer Breakfast ew York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas was in Fort Myers for the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 2, as the guest speaker at the NCommunity Prayer Breakfast presented by the Community Prayer Breakfast Committee. More than 1,300 people jammed Harborside Event Center to attend the breakfast, now in its 30th year. The John E. and Aliese Price Foundation sponsors the annual event. Metaxas is the author of New York Times best seller, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, which recently was named the Book of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Called a “biography of uncommon power,” Bonhoeffer has appeared on numerous Best of the Year lists and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harper’s, NPR, FOX News, and The Weekly Standard, among many others. Metaxas is the 2011 recipient of the Canterbury Medal awarded by the Becket Fund for Religious Freedom. He is the founder and host of Socrates in Former Fort Myers Mayor Jim Humphrey, prayer breakfast chairman Dr. Israel Suarez, Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, who also served as master of ceremonies

Father Philip Read of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, Eric Metaxas, and prayer breakfast media coordinator Susan Bennett

Price Foundation Trustees Russell Priddy and Mavis Miller

Former State Attorney Joseph D’Alessandro, Sydney D’Alessandro, Krista Scott and Sheriff Drs. Elizabeth and Larry Murphy with Eric Metaxas (center) Mike Scott THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 17 From page 11 Bonsai is a horticultural art of growing trees in pots. The Bonsai Society of Food Drive Southwest Florida, Inc. is a non-profit -tributed by the Harry Chapin Food Bank organization formed to promote the and several other agencies; food collected knowledge and appreciation of bonsai, in Collier County will be distributed by the practice of raising small, artistic trees Collier Harvest. All food collected in food in containers, which originated in the drives is distributed to participating agen- Orient. cies at no cost. For more information, go to www. To help letter carriers with their pick- thebonsaisswfl.com or call Jim Bremer at ups on May 11, contact Debi Mitchell 482-7543. in Lee County at 573-9638; and Jesse Costin in Collier County at 643-4716. To help sort food, contact Bedzaida Bryen at Harry Chapin Food Bank at 334-7007 ext. 141 or Kim Berghs at the United Go Topless With Way at 433-2000 ext. 260. If you want to donate food but aren’t Caloosa Jeepers able to on May 11, you may drop off CTN (Christian Television Network) 10 General Manager Paul Lodato, prayer breakfast he Caloosa Jeepers of Southwest donations at any Post Office for inclusion coordinator Michelle Caulkins and Ivette Lodato Florida will be participating in the in the May 11 food drive. Food may also the City: Conversations on the Examined Touched By An Angel Producer Martha TNational Go Topless Day, an All be left at Uncle Bob’s storage areas at Life, the acclaimed monthly speaker series Williamson, former U.S. Sen. Connie Things Jeep annual event. The purpose 3780 Central Avenue, 4400 Solomon is to raise money for breast cancer and of entertaining and thought-provoking Mack, former Ambassador Andrew Blvd. or 6600 Industrial Drive in Fort discussions on life, God and other small Young, Olympian Billy Mills, television the beneficiary will be Partners for Breast Myers; 1320 River Road in North Fort Cancer Care. The all-day event will be topics. evangelist Dr. Robert Schuller, radio talk Myers; or 800 Abrams Blvd. in Lehigh Metaxas’ humor writing was first pub- show host Dennis Prager and former held May 18 beginning at 9 a.m. with a Acres. registration and breakfast at Quarterbacks lished in the Atlantic Monthly and has American Red Cross President Elizabeth Virtually any kind of food may be appeared in The New York Times. His Dole, among others. Sports Grille located 11491 S. Cleveland donated in unopened, nonbreakable con- Avenue in Fort Myers. At 11 a.m., book and movies reviews, essays and Individuals who wish to attend next tainers. Items especially in need are pea- poetry have appeared in The New York year’s Community Prayer Breakfast may The Caloosa Jeepers Topless Ride will nut butter, tuna, rice, beans, and canned begin with arrival at the Lazy Springs Times, Washington Post, Christianity call 656-6099 to be placed on the invita- meats, fruits, vegetables and soups. Today, and the National Review Online. tion list, although this is not a guarantee Recreational Park in Lehigh Acres at 1 Additional information about or to p.m. Lazy Springs will have a barbecue Previous speakers at the Community that tickets will be available. Due to the contribute financially to the Harry Chapin Prayer Breakfast have included former overwhelming popularity of the event, meal for $10 per plate and there will be a Food Bank, call 334-7007 or visit www. Jeep Obstacle Course at the park. presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, tickets are issued on a first-come first- harrychapinfoodbank.org. Lt. Col. Oliver North, world-renowned served basis to those who respond quick- There is no charge for the breakfast Siamese Twins surgeon Dr. Ben Carson, est to the invitation. and topless ride. Admission to Lazy Springs is $40 per Jeep and $15 of From page 1 the admission is donated to Partners for Breast Cancer Care. The Caloosa Theatre in New York in early 2009. Later Bonsai Society Jeepers will have T-shirts for sale and Charities Benefit the same year, the show was produced Sidewalk sales and viewing of auction will donate $5 from each shirt sale. Jeep Off-Broadway as an ongoing commercial items will begin at 10 a.m., with the auc- for the Cure will also be on site and will From Show theatrical production at the Westside tion of bonsai trees and related materials donate 20 percent of its proceeds to ach performance of the show Theatre in New York, where it continues beginning at 11 a.m. A complimentary Partners for Breast Cancer Care. Love, Loss at Theatre Conspiracy to run as the second-longest running lunch buffet will follow. There is no For more information, contact Michael Ewill feature a new cast and benefit show in the theater’s history. The show admission fee, and parking and the buffet Dexter, Caloosa Jeepers president, at a different Southwest Florida charity has been produced on six continents and lunch are free. For further information [email protected] or call 617-584- including Dress For Success, Adonis more than eight countries. about the lunch and auction, call Greg 7080. Autism Assistance Foundation, Junior Lignelli at 560-3275. Florida Everblades and WGCU Public Media. Made famous in its off-Broadway run, Yacht Club Love, Loss explores five women and how Meeting their wardrobes relate to pivotal moments Share your community news with us. in their lives. The late Nora Ephron, submitted by Past Commodore celebrated as a successful screenwriter, Chris Christensen Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 director and essayist is most proud of this particular contribution to American he monthly meeting of the Fort or email [email protected] theater. The show won a special Drama Myers Beach Yacht Club will be Desk Award and was nominated for two Theld Wednesday, May 22 at the Drama League awards in 2010. Nora American Legion Post 274 on San Ephron, in an interview in Huffington Carlos Island, 899 Buttonwood Drive. Post said, “Everybody associated their Dinner will be catered and is avail- clothing with an important event in their able for $10 per person. Social hour FGCU Sorority Donates $6,800 life – their divorce, their marriage, fall- begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., ing in love, their prom nights. It’s just so and the membership meeting from 8 to For Children’s Advocacy Center powerful for women.” 9 p.m. Potential new members can call Commodore Fern Toomey for required lorida Gulf Coast University’s Kappa Delta sorority hosted its 3rd annual The show plays May 9 through 25, Wing Fling on March 16 to support the prevention of child abuse. Every year, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. reservations and additional information, at 463-4194 or 908-447-0242. FKappa Delta collegiate and alumnae chapters raise approximately $1 mil- with one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Evening meetings are held once a lion dollars to benefit child abuse prevention efforts. Eighty percent of the money May 19. Tickets are $20 each and can month, usually on the fourth Wednesday raised is given to a local child abuse prevention agency; the remaining 20 percent is be purchased by calling 936-3239 or at the American Legion Post 274. donated to Prevent Child Abuse America. Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest online at www.theatreconspiracy.org. Because the club does not have the Florida (CAC) was this year’s beneficiary, receiving $6,800 from the event. A complete list of casts and charities is expense of maintaining its own water- The popular event, held on the FGCU campus, consists of a chicken wing cook-off posted on the website. front facility, dues are only $100 per year with various student groups preparing their favorite recipes. Guests were invited to The show was initially presented as per couple or $60 per single. Visit the sample the results and vote for their favorite for a nominal charge. a part of the 2008 summer series at website at www.OurGroupOnline.org/ “We are so grateful to the sisters of Kappa Delta for their hard work and generous Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York, FMBYachtClub. support,” said Jill Turner, CEO of Children’s Advocacy Center. and then as a benefit series at the DR2 18 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013

Mike Helminski, Salvation Army emergency disaster coordinator; Angela Garcia, executive assistant; Andrew Porio, wealth management advisor; Kathy Leavesley, marketing; Martin de St. Pierre, wealth management advisor; Cara Zasoba, IA sales support specialist; and Jesus Lopez Sosa, Salvation Army maintenance address the effects of critical issues plaguing the state; hunger and homelessness. Bank Collects For Salvation Army This is the fourth year that this effort will benefit The Salvation Army and its part- ifth Third Bank South Florida recently concluded its Feeding our Communities ner food banks. food drive to benefit The Salvation Army. During the month of April, the bank Fcollected 5,485 pounds of food – which equals 15,358 meals – to help feed the more than 810,000 South Florida residents with food insecurity, meaning they do not have consistent access to vital nutrition. Financial centers in Collier, Lee, SFCA’s Tristian Upton Ties For 12th Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Palm Beach and Broward counties participated in the drive. In The State For Boys High Jump Feeding our Communities is a component of Fifth Third Day (May 3), an annual event when the bank celebrates its heritage by giving back to the community. The ristian Upton, a fresh- bank’s South Florida affiliate’s partnership with The Salvation Army serves to man at Southwest Florida TChristian Academy (SFCA), made it to the state finals for the high jump. The state tournament WCI Communities Golf Promotion was held in Jacksonville on April 26. Supports Harry Chapin Food Bank SFCA has only had a varsity track program for two years, so or the fourth consecutive year, WCI Communities has partnered with Harry Upton was only the second SFCA Chapin Food Bank to create a unique funding opportunity: Supporters who athlete to advance to the state Fdonate $100 to the food bank through www.WCIGolf.com will receive a com- level in track. He hit a personal plimentary foursome at one of three WCI golf courses in Southwest Florida. For record at the district tournament each $100, the food bank can purchase $600 worth of food and supplies. on April 11 with a 5-foot, 10-inch In three years, the golf promotion has raised nearly $34,000, which has been lever- jump. aged into more than $200,000 in food products by enabling Harry Chapin Food Bank Upton reached a new personal to access donated items from a variety of partners. record at the regional tournament The complimentary foursome certificates are valid for play June 1 through on April 18 when he cleared 6 September 30 and are available for purchase now through September 15. Tee time feet. That personal record at the reservations are available two days in advance at the following WCI golf courses: regional tournament afforded him • Pelican Preserve Golf Club in Fort Myers (www.PelicanPreserve.com) the opportunity to “jump” at the • Raptor Bay Golf Club in Bonita Springs (www.RaptorBayGolfClub.com) state tournament where he landed • The Colony Golf & Country Club in Bonita Springs (www.TheColonyGolfCC. himself tied for 12th, with 5-feet, com) 10-inches being his final cleared The Harry Chapin Food Bank solicits, collects and stores quality food for distribu- jumping height. tion to families in need through a network of 160 nonprofit agencies in Lee, Collier, “Tristian is a phenomenal ath- Tristian Upton during a high jump Hendry, Charlotte and Glades counties that provide food to more than 30,000 people lete with unlimited potential. He monthly. More than1 million pounds of food are distributed by the Harry Chapin Food gradually improved throughout the course of the season, and if he continues to stick Bank monthly. For every dollar donated, about $6 in food value goes back to the com- with it, the sky is the limit,” said head track coach Brent Burnside. munity. In the past fiscal year, the Harry Chapin Food Bank distributed more than 15 million pounds of food and other grocery items valued at more than $24.9 million. This is roughly the equivalent of 12.5 million meals to people in need. Lic No. MV 81675 For more information or to donate, visit www.WCIGolf.com and select the Harry Randy’s Auto Repair, LLC Chapin Food Bank icon or contact Bob Radunz at 390-4703 or BobRadunz@wcicom- www.RandysAutoRepairLLC.com munities.com. 16191 San Carlos Blvd, Ste 1 WCI Communities is a lifestyle community developer and luxury homebuilder, cater- Fort Myers, FL 33908 “Fixed Right the ing to move-up, second-home and active adult homebuyers. 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SPECIALIZING IN MERCEDES & BMW THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 19 LCEC is one of the largest coopera- Meeting And tives in the United States and one of the Junior Achievement CEO Academy largest employers in Lee County, Florida. igh school juniors and seniors can discover what it takes to become a suc- Forum At LCEC Cooperative membership is open to all cessful business leader during CEO Academy, an exclusive one-week summer he Southwest Florida Chapter of customers within the service territory. Hcamp. College scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to IMA will present Electric Power The 2 CPE (2 TB) program is applica- each of the students on the winning team for the business plan competition that is Tat LCEC on May 15, hosted by ble for various professional certifications held at the conclusion of the camp. Denise Vidal, CFO at LCEC and presi- such as the CMA, CPA, CIA and others. Presented by Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida in partnership with the dent of IMA Southwest Florida. LCEC is For more information, visit the IMA Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University, CEO Academy will take a not-for-profit electric distribution coop- Southwest Florida website at www.swfli- place at the Lutgert College of Business from June 10 to 14. Thanks to support from erative providing reliable and cost com- ma.org. Register by visiting http://imas- the community, including the recent Breaking Par golf tournament, which raised petitive electricity to nearly 200,000 wflmay2013.eventbrite.com/. Tickets are more than $60,000 at the Club at Grandezza, the camp has increased its enrollment customers in Southwest Florida. As part $30 for members, $35 for non mem- to impact more students. Applications for these additional openings are now being of a local business, LCEC’s employees bers, and $20 for students and retirees. accepted until Wednesday, May 15. are involved in economic development, The meeting will be held at Lee County A panel of judges will determine the winners of the business plan competition. The education, the environment and building Electric Headquarters (LCEC), 4980 judging panel will consist of past Junior Achievement Laureates, who themselves are communities. Bayline Drive in North Fort Myers. The exceptional entrepreneurs and have been recognized for making a significant con- This is a joint meeting with the event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with net- tribution to the economic development of Southwest Florida while adhering to high Southwest Regional Manufacturers working and a light meal. The CPE event moral and ethical principles. This opportunity provides students with invaluable knowl- Association (SRMA). The objective of will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. edge and experience from successful business leaders and entrepreneurs, an excel- the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Contact Bill Dabroski, CPA, director at lent addition to a college application and the chance to participate in future Junior Association is to bring together the large for IMA SWFL and past president Achievement events. manufacturers to encourage the eco- at [email protected] for questions. Open to rising high school juniors and seniors from Collier, Lee and Charlotte nomic development of Southwest Florida counties, CEO Academy teaches students the basics of starting and operating a suc- through manufacturing and to act as a cessful business. With the guidance of experienced local business leaders, entrepre- forum for the expression and exchange Notice Of neurs and FGCU professors, students work in project teams to develop a unique busi- of ideas and information among its mem- ness concept and comprehensive business plan. bers. Pier Closure Interested students may apply by contacting their school guidance counselor or the Topics include: he fishing pier at Fort Myers Beach Junior Achievement office at 225-2590. There is a $100 application fee, which is Cooperative Business Model – CFO Lynn Hall Park will be closed for fully refundable if the student is not selected. Please find application details at www.jas- Denise Vidal Tcleaning and maintenance on wfl.org/classroom. Camp hours are Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Energy Efficiency and Conservation – Tuesday, May 14 from 6 to 10 a.m. For Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Doug Barker, energy advisor more information, call 765-6794. 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ENGEL & VÖLKERS Call Isabella Rasi at 239-246-4716 1101 Periwinkle Way #105, Sanibel, FL Ɣ 239-472-0044 20 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 Financial Focus ance; if you work for a large employer, a group disability policy may be part of FMB Chamber Business Expo Still Be Aware your employee benefits package. If so, you should certainly accept the cover- Accepting Final Exhibitors, Sponsors Of The Need age, which may be offered to you free, he Greater Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce is still accepting spon- or at minimal cost. However, this cover- sor and exhibitor applications from Chamber members for the last few avail- For Disability age might be inadequate to replace the Table spaces at the event set for Thursday, May 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the income needed to allow your family to Residence Inn Fort Myers-Sanibel, 20371 Summerlin Road in South Fort Myers. All Insurance maintain its lifestyle without dipping into chamber members – as well as non-members and the general public – are encouraged by Jennifer Basey your investments. to attend, with free admission to all attendees. Offerings include business incentives, Consequently, you might need to door prizes, discounts, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. t probably think about purchasing an individual dis- Sponsors and exhibitors are encouraged to contact their own current customer doesn’t show ability insurance policy. Here are some databases to provide incentives to attend the Expo by offering something that would Iup on your cal- tips: only be available by attending the Business Expo, in order to increase attendance and endar, but May is • Look for a policy that is “non-can- promote their business. The Expo is committed to introducing chamber members to Disability Insurance cellable” until you reach age 65. When new business customers and the general public. Awareness Month. you purchase a non-cancellable policy, “This great opportunity to promote and benefit chamber members rolls over to a And you might your policy premiums can’t be changed, great opportunity for other businesses and the public to learn about chamber busi- agree that such a provided you pay them on time. nesses and receive the rewards of discounts, special offers and incentives,” said event month is useful, • Pick the right waiting period. chair Terry Luster. when you consider Typically, disability insurance policies While about 10 to 12 businesses are in some form of commitment as a sponsor the following: don’t start paying benefits immediately; or exhibitor, a waiting list is expected. Twenty applications received so far include • Three in 10 workers entering the there’s usually a waiting (or “elimina- Advanced Disposal, Alliant Association Management, Bennett Chiropractic, Animal workforce today will become disabled tion”) period ranging from 30 days to Clinic at Kelly Crossing, Broadway Palm, CFS Roofing Services, Elite Foot & Ankle before retiring, according to the Social two years. Obviously, a shorter waiting Specialists, Fish-Tale Marina, Freedom Boat Club, Fort Myers Beach Insurance, Security Administration. period is more desirable, but it’s prob- Gavins Ace Hardware, Good Time Charters, Iberia Bank, Island Sand Paper, Paper • At age 42, you are four times ably also going to be more expensive. Fish Printing, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, Service Painting of Florida, Shell more likely to become seriously disabled You may be able to give yourself the Point Retirement Community, Universal Vacations and VizMarket. As only 30 spaces than to die during your working years, flexibility of choosing the longer waiting for sponsors or exhibitors are available, the remaining slots will be on a first come, according to National Underwriter Life period if you have created an emer- first served basis. & Health. gency fund containing six to 12 months’ Visit www.FortMyersBeachBusinessExpo.com for more information and registra- • Disability causes nearly 50 percent worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid tion or contact Terry at 415-3100 or [email protected] or the chamber office at of all mortgage foreclosures, accord- account that offers significant preserva- 454-7500 or [email protected]. ing to Health Affairs, a health policy tion of principal. research journal. • Avoid overly restrictive policies. You Given these statistics, it’s not surpris- may want to avoid an “accident-only” ing that the Life and Health Insurance policy or one with a limited benefit term VCB Celebrates 30th Anniversary Foundation for Education (LIFE) spon- (five and 10 years are common). These sors Disability Insurance Awareness policies may be cheaper, but they don’t During Tourism Travel Rally Day Month to encourage Americans to cover either a disabling illness or the address their disability income needs. entirety of your working life. he Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) celebrated its 30th anni- Here’s the bottom line: You can be • Consider adding appropriate “rid- versary with tourism partners, their employees and families, and the com- really good at budgeting your money ers.” It will likely add to the cost of your Tmunity at the 2nd annual Tourism Travel Rally Day at the new river basin in and you can be a disciplined long-term policy, but a cost-of-living rider will help downtown Fort Myers on May 3. investor – but unless you’ve protected protect your future benefits from the The event supported National Travel and Tourism Week. It celebrated tourism’s at least a reasonable percentage of your effects of inflation. You also might want impact on local businesses and the economy and recognized the importance of travel income, your whole financial strategy to add a future income options (FIO) and hospitality professionals. One in five people in Lee County are employed by tour- is incomplete. And all your goals, such rider, which provides you with the ability ism-based businesses. as a comfortable retirement, could be to purchase additional coverage in the “It is exciting to see the support and enthusiasm shown at the rally by members of jeopardized. future with no further medical underwrit- our travel industry,” said Tamara Pigott, VCB executive director. “It was important to Of course, you may not be totally ing. appreciate and celebrate how the travel industry contributes significantly to local job unfamiliar with disability income insur- continued on page 24 growth and the economy.” continued on page 24 Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days on Market Gulf Shores Sanibel 2005 4,472 5,000,000 4,000,000 63 Villa Pines Fort Myers 1989 8,000 2,325,000 1,912,500 54 Orchid Ridge Bonita Springs 1999 7,300 1,515,000 1,437,500 30 Southport on the Bay Bonita Springs 1991 3,640 1,495,000 1,360,500 73 Jonathan Harbour Fort Myers 1995 3,867 1,375,000 1,225,000 430 Enclave at Heritage Point Fort Myers 2006 4,336 925,000 800,000 442 Gulf Shores Sanibel 1985 1,982 849,000 770,000 113 Palm Lake Sanibel 1978 1,956 775,000 692,500 75 Grandezza Estero 2005 3,378 749,000 675,000 405 Gulf Ridge East Sanibel 1998 3,176 799,000 675,000 358

Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 21 ing, it’s time to bring them in. They need they will have the authority to sign their ceremony on April 24 on campus. To School Smart to feel comfortable and know that the own IEPs (which is most commonly your qualify, students must have completed by Shelley M. team is there to help them in school. It’s child’s 18th Birthday but depends on 20 hours in the school of business and Greggs, NCSP important to make it a positive experi- state law). maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point ence so they are not afraid to participate. Given these transition requirements average. ear When they first attend, it’s not necessary plus the information on how self-advoca- Readers, to bring them in for the entire meeting. A cy increases school and work success, it is D Here is good time to bring them in to the meet- clear that our children need to learn how Library Schedule the second ques- ing is when you are reviewing the goals to advocate for themselves. If they can tion in the Q&A and accommodations sections of their begin to learn how to do this at an early Offers Free, Fun about IEPs. It’s IEP. When your child enters the room, age, then hopefully it will prepare them an important one everyone should let him/her know how to continue through high school and into Programs and actually I think important it is for them to be a part of their adult lives. it extends to any the IEP meeting. When the meeting is Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at ll the libraries within the Lee parent-teacher con- finished, your child should receive praise Edison State College where she teach- County Library System offer a ference. The question is should a student for participating and be encouraged to es psychology and education courses. Alarge and varied selection of pro- attend their IEP meeting and when is the attend in the future. She is also Nationally Certified grams, classes and activities for people right time for them to join? When it’s time to discuss the goals and School Psychologist and consultant of all ages throughout the year. Adela F, Cape Coral, Florida accommodations, it’s important for your for School Consultation Services, a During the summer, the system offers Adela, child to know that everyone is aware of private educational consulting com- the Summer Reading Program and activi- Parents spend a lot of time advocating their areas of need. Your child’s input on pany. Questions for publication may ties for children and teens that include for their children when they are young. how to provide assistance in school is be addressed to [email protected]. games like chess and Wii, magic, juggling, However, there comes a time when chil- crucial to their education. The goal is for Not all questions submitted can be balloon, pirate, music and animal shows. dren become older and they have to learn your child to verbalize what methods help addressed through this publication. These programs are free, but tickets are how to advocate for themselves. Research them in school and which ones do not, required unless otherwise indicated on the tells us that children who learn how to which is the beginning of self-advocacy. e-calendar at www.leelibrary.net. It is best advocate for themselves are more suc- Another important point is that before Student Inducted to pick up free tickets at the library before cessful in high school, college and in the your child’s 16th birthday, a Transition each event. workplace. Generally speaking, if your Plan (a part of the IEP) must be in place. Into Business Adult programs include free computer, child is attending elementary school, they It should be based on your child’s needs, budgeting, coupon, car care, craft, scrap- are most likely not mature enough to par- strengths, preferences and interests. Honorary booking, chess, foreign films, photogra- ticipate in an IEP or school conference, The plan has two parts: Goals that are phy, genealogy and literacy programs as however, for children in middle school, measurable and based on age appropri- yle Schmidt, a senior from Cape well as author presentations and book it is the time to think about having your ate transition assessments; and transition Coral is among 14 students from and poetry discussions, to name a few. child attend their own IEP meeting. services needed to assist your child to KHeidelberg university inducted “If you don’t find a program you are Attending an IEP should be a shared receive post-school outcomes. In order to into Tau Pi Phi, the national business interested in, you can always suggest a decision with your child. When you both accomplish this, your child must attend honorary. Schmidt is a senior majoring program to your neighborhood library,” have come to the conclusion that they the IEP meeting. In addition to that, when in business administration and media said Sheldon Kaye, Lee County Library are ready to participate in their IEP meet- your child reaches the age of majority management. System director. “These programs truly The students were inducted during a continued on page 24

Students helping at the drive-through teller school year. “This year’s partnership was even better than the last,” said Early Learning Coalition’s Robin Gretz who suggested the pairing. “Not only is Villas Edison VP John Ammons shows the vault to the Literacy Buddies Elementary close to one of their offices, but Edison National Bank vice president John Ammons also serves on the Villas Villas Elementary Pre-School Visits Elementary School Advisory Committee. The bank does so much to support educa- Their Edison National Bank ‘Buddies’ tion in Southwest Florida, and we’re just so pleased Literacy Buddies is included in their ast month, the students in Mrs. Balletti’s Head Start class took a field trip from community outreach.” Villas Elementary School to Edison National Bank. Their visit capped off the The bank visit to see where their fourth year that Edison National Bank staff members have served as Literacy L Literacy Buddies work was a great success. Buddies for Villas Elementary’s pre-school students. The students toured the bank, meeting The Literacy Buddies program is a partnership fostered by the Early Learning their Literacy Buddies along the way and Coalition of Southwest Florida. During the school year, the Literacy Buddies and the receiving their last book of the year from students exchange letters and pictures drawn by the children. The Buddies give books their buddy. Among their favorite spots to the students tailored to each child’s interests. This occurs three times during the H.R. officer Marilyn Pasquale with her book continued on page 22 buddy 22 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 be receiving their bachelor of education Donation To Golisano Children’s degree on May 3 at Germain Arena. The event is a bi-annual ritual that wel- Hospital Capital Campaign comes students into the world of education from their former instructors, and now colleagues. Dr. Erin Harrel, dean of the school of education, was impressed with the turnout not only of those in attendance, but those who completed the program successfully. “This is my favorite time of year, where I get to see all of the hard work pay off for these students who are now becoming colleagues,” she said. The program also featured the professors of the department who participate in and plan the event. The professors engaged in a skit entitled You Know you’re a Teacher If…, which kept the crowd entertained and roaring with laughter. The students recognized Dr. Anne Angstrom, Dr. Christy Duda and Professor Joyce Rollins for their commitment and dedication to their students. Professors Rollins, chair of the school Yasmin E. Valentis and her niece Tahlia of education called every graduate by Fourth row, from left, Timothy Murphy, Trisha Davidson, Bethany Trevett and Tammy Beard; name. Professor Rollins ensures Edison third row, from left, Evelyn Brock, Jodi Tessier and Michal Svoboda; second row, from Pinning School of Education students are not just left, Katrina Ramsey, Allison Bailey and Sydney Ramsey; front row, from left, Sharon A. a number in the system. She said, “These MacDonald, Lee Memorial Health System chief foundation officer; Emad Salman, medi- Ceremony are educators prepared to transform the cal director of Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida; Jim Nathan, president future.” and CEO of Lee Memorial Health System; and Allen Trevett, CEO of Allyn International At Edison State The Edison School of Education will Services Inc. be graduating 44 educators at Friday’s llen Trevitt of Allyn International Services, Inc. and corporate staff recently hey started as students, and on graduation ceremony, and of that num- presented Lee Memorial Health System Foundation with a check for April 29, they became teachers. ber, 19 have already been offered and A$10,000 in support of the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida TThe Edison State College School accepted positions within the Lee County capital campaign. of Education held its annual pinning cer- Public School District. emony to honor the students who will

From page 21 Literacy Buddies was the vault where they saw where valuables are kept. They went into the teller sta- tions, including the drive-through where they greeted some customers and practiced sending items through the tubes out to the cars. In Edison’s board room, they practiced being directors and enjoyed a snack of cookies and juice. They also met the loan department and learned that “a loan” is different from “alone!” After the students received their books, they sat in the reception area to read for a while before going back to school with a “goodie bag” of gifts from the bank. Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Offshore Rodeo And Reggae Party Students reading their new books he inaugural Offshore Rodeo & Reggae Party will be making a splash in Southwest Florida the weekend of June 1 and 2. T A benefit for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida, the fishing tournament launches at 6 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 from Port Sanibel Marina. Anglers will spend the day catching a variety of species and return by 6 p.m. Dinner will be served on site at the Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant. The awards banquet, live music and brunch will be held on Sunday, June at Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa. Spectator and guest tickets are available for both the Saturday and Sunday festivities. “The Offshore Rodeo & Reggae Party is sure to be a great time for families and anyone interested in fishing,” said Jeff Miloff, event organizer. “Best of all, it supports families in need at the Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Florida.” Registration is $200 per angler prior to May 15, and $250 per angler thereafter. To register, visit www.rmhcswfl.org. For more information, contact Jeff Miloff of Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group at 565-0831. Sponsorship opportunities are available. A special kick-off celebration and Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament is planned for Friday, May 17 at The Joint in Cape Harbour, with food, drinks and live reggae music. Ticket information is available at www.rmhcswfl.org. Since 1996, more than 2,000 families from Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry counties, as well as other states and countries, have found a “home away from home” at Ronald McDonald House in Fort Myers while their children are undergoing medical treatment at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Additional thousands are served by the Ronald McDonald Care Mobileand by grants and scholarships awarded to deserv- Reading time in the bank’s reception area ing individuals and organizations in the five-county region. THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 23 Dr. Dave related with specific birth months. Why? than a sibling born between April and on his fun yet informative radio show, What you expose your fetus to (and don’t June. The difference is the same as Wisequacks, heard each Sunday at 5 When Were we all hate exposing our fetuses) can have smoking 10 cigarettes a day for four p.m. EST, at www.cknw.com. ramifications that last a lifetime. The time years. Oddly the exact reverse is true if Contact Dr. Dave or read more at You Born? of year can determine the abundance you’re born in the Southern Hemisphere. www.wisequacks.org. by Dr. Dave or paucity of fetal exposure to certain What diseases and disorders are most Hepburn viruses, nutrition, Vitamin D (the sunshine common for each birth month? ABC vitamin), NHL playoffs and even pollen. News compiled the following list. You octor, For example, schizophrenia – though will now skim down to your month and Mom And Me I’m hav- uncommon – has a 10 percent increased gasp in horror. By consulting this list, you “Ding some risk if you are born in the dark months. can have your diagnosis before you even real problems with Could fetal exposure to a virus in the come to our office. my stomach. Every second trimester of pregnancy when neu- January: Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, time I...” rodevelopment begins be linked to schizo- respiratory syncytial virus “What month phrenia? For multiple sclerosis, April and February: Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, were you born in?” May are particularly bad months to be bipolar disorder, epilepsy “What?” born in the Northern Hemisphere pos- March: Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, “When were you sibly due to low Vitamin D exposure in autism, narcolepsy, Hodgkin’s disease, born?” utero. Interestingly, October births have multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, epi- “February.” the lowest risk for MS. A new study lepsy “I see, well then. I have to wonder reports that children whose mothers were April: Leukemia, dyslexia, learning about your state of mind.” exposed to high pollen levels in late preg- disabilities, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s by Lizzie and Pryce “Cheque, please.” nancy are at increased risk for asthma disease, bipolar disorder, epilepsy, ALS Oddly enough, it turns out that those and allergies at a young age. May: Dyslexia, learning disabilities, izzie and Pryce answer your ques- born in February are more likely to have Even people’s success later in life may multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson’s dis- tions and give advice about aging Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, bipolar disor- be influenced by the time of year in which ease Lconcerns from a two-generational der and toss in some super-sized seizures they were born, according to researchers June: Anorexia, diabetes, dyslexia, perspective. A mother and daughter for good luck. No wonder groundhogs from the University of British Columbia, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health head back into their holes. (“That was a who found that babies born in the sum- ALS, Parkinson’s disease, celiac disease educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- rude thing for him to say, George”) Says mer are less likely to make it to the top of July: Diabetes, celiac disease, dyslexia, chotherapist in private practice who a lot for groundhogs and Valentine’s Day. the corporate ladder and become CEOs learning disabilities specializes in the care of elders and As doctors, we no longer consult and get that key to the special wash- August: Diabetes, celiac disease, people with chronic illnesses. the stars for help, though I once asked room. I am an August baby, which might autism, Crohn’s disease Dear Mom & Me, Liberace if he thought my pants made my explain why it was either the mailroom or September: ADHD, asthma My husband has been an active alco- butt look like a cruciferous vegetable. But politics for me. October: Asthma, eczema holic for years. The children and I have researchers have long known that your And how about life expectancy in November: Asthma, eczema, respira- suffered dreadfully through job losses, car month of birth can make a very small general? Should you happen to be born tory syncytial virus accidents, loss of friends and a tension- but noticeable difference in your medical between October and December, odds December: Respiratory syncytial virus filled home. I attended therapy groups future. Dozens of illnesses have been cor- are that you will live 125 days longer “Listen live or call in to Dr Dave and so did the children. Finally, my husband could not deny his condition any longer and he went to deaRPharmacist eration (and this one is also free) is to ice and grate into your meals, or make tea. detox and also went to a self-help therapy the area to reduce inflammation but icing Ginger increases blood circulation (be group. Pain Relief For doesn’t help much after the first few days. careful with other blood thinners). He is now much better, but we are all Supplements or medications do help. Ruta (ruta graveolens): This homeo- worn out from all of his abuse and our Tendonitis, Sprains Most of you will opt for medications like pathic remedy is used for tendon pain, deprivation. I have a stress-related illness ibuprofen or naproxen (these are NSAIDs especially in the Achilles, feet, hips, and the children do not have the confi- And Strains and are contraindicated in people with wrists, and areas near other joints. Boiron dence and self-esteem they should have by Suzy Cohen, RPh bleeding ulcers among other conditions). makes this in pellet form. because of his abuse. My personal favorite anti-inflammatory Arnica (arnica montana): Also a Suddenly, now that he is so much bet- ear supplements include astaxanthin, saffron, homeopathic, arnica has been used for ter and on his way to recovery, he has Pharmacist: and curcumin because they have other centuries to treat general pain. It can told me he wants out of this dysfunctional D After years tremendous health benefits. Here are be taken orally or applied topically. The family. He is filing for divorce and plans of hiking without some more options that can help: topical cream Traumeel by Heel contains to marry a woman he has met at his ther- many problems, I Boswellia: A strong anti-inflammatory arnica and several other healing com- apy group, start a new life on the other began experiencing compound that works as effectively pounds targeted specifically to reduce side of the country, and for me not to pain near my ankle as NSAIDs. Sometimes called Indian pain and inflammation from strains and count on getting any support for myself and heel. My doctor Frankincense, this herb can be combined sprains. I’m never without Traumeel! or the family. diagnosed Achilles with any of the three supplements I men- Tendonitis can sometimes be the result After all the sacrifices we have made tendonitis and pre- tioned above. of arthritis, gout, Reiter syndrome or for him, it is very hard for us not to be scribed medicine MSM – Methylsulfonylmethane: MSM Ankylosing spondylitis, Lyme disease or very angry. What would you suggest we which did reduce pain and swelling. I’m supports healthy connective tissues like other conditions. It’s harder to treat or do? still worried I’ll not be able to hike again. tendons and ligaments. It’s used for may recur frequently so see your doctor Janet What natural remedies keep this at bay? arthritis too. This one is a must for pre- for a correct diagnosis and to ask if these Dear Janet, JS, Boulder, Colorado vention. supplements are right for you. I have several suggestions for you. Ouch, I’ve had tendonitis myself from White willow (salix alba): This is also This information is not intended Enquire around and go to the best attor- over-typing and exercising so I hear ya. known to increase fertility; willow bark to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- ney in your area who is familiar with the This condition is usually an overuse injury may ease aches and pains. Aspirin comes tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The problems related to alcoholism. and causes pain or swelling in the wrists, from white willow, and you can trust the 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered Few marriages can survive the ravages knee caps, elbows or Achilles tendons. herb to reduce pain and inflammation, pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. of active alcoholism. Many people die Actually, it can occur in any tendon and however it is a mild blood thinner. dearpharmacist.com. from the effects of alcoholism and they there are hundreds. Unfortunately, ten- Ginger: Great for inflammation and have never had a single drink. Families dons don’t have a rich blood supply and pain, especially around the joints. You can be destroyed and the emotional that hinders adequate delivery of oxygen can buy fresh root at any grocery store effects can go from generation to genera- and nutrients. Simply put, tendons are tion, unless therapy is introduced to help slow to heal. relieve future problems. The most important thing you can Alcoholics seem to be a very self-cen- do to improve tendonitis pain is to rest tered group and they only think of their the area, that’s hard to do when it’s your Read us online at IslandSunNews.com own needs and no consideration for the foot. But tendons don’t recover if you needs of others (their wives, their keep overusing them. The next consid- continued on page 24 24 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 From page 20 From page 20 Children’s Advocacy Center Benefits Anniversary Financial Focus One unique exhibit included images These suggestions are general in From Local Charity Pentathlon Event from Austrian photographer Andreas nature. Your financial advisor can help he residents of Lighthouse Bay recently raised $6,600 for Children’s Franke. This was the only opportu- you determine if you need a private Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) at the 13th annual Lighthouse nity for the public to see these images disability insurance policy – and, if so, TBay Charity Pentathlon. Teams participated in a competitive walk and swim, before Franke’s art is submerged 90 what type of policy is best suited for bocce ball, putting contest and tennis contest. feet into the gulf. On June 1, Franke, your needs. In addition to CAC, Harvest Time Ministries and Healthy Start Coalition of along with divers from the Lee County But don’t wait too long to take action Southwest Florida benefitted from the event. Division of Marine Sciences, will hang in this area. You can’t predict the future, “We are thrilled to be a beneficiary of this event,” said CEO Jill Turner. “The resi- the photographs on the Mohawk but you should still prepare for the dents of Lighthouse Bay are an integral part of our mission to provide a safe place for Veterans Memorial Reef to create an unexpected. abused and neglected children to come and be heard.” art gallery that only divers can see. Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor Lighthouse Bay is one of four gated communities located in The Brooks, a 2,492- Franke’s Mohawk project is expected to in Fort Myers. She can be reached at acre master planned development in Bonita Springs. draw even more attention to Mohawk [email protected]. Veterans Memorial Reef, which has recently become Southwest Florida’s premier dive site. For more information LCEC Issues and Chinese auctions, which included visit www.ussmohawkreef.com. A Successful such items as jewelry, golf packages, Activities included competitions such Water Notice boat trips, dinners and vacations. The as a bellmen’s race, a luggage lug and a Night For Life event raised more than $15,000 for make-the-bed-quickly contest. Children ee County Utilities will be temporar- local transplant patients, which was in ily converting its disinfectant process very successful evening of fun- had fun with face painting, slime making draising and entertainment was part due to generous sponsors such and magic tricks. There was live music Lfrom chloramines to free chlorine as Associates in Nephrology, Buffalo residual from May 1 through May 29. Aheld at Broadway Palm Dinner and a performance by the Cape Coral Bills Backers of Naples, Cape Coral This is a routine measure that is com- Theatre in Fort Myers on April 1 when High School drum line. Information Organ Transplant Recipients of SW Irish American Club, Cedar Chest Fine tables offered brochures about many of mon for water utilities using chloramines Jewelry, DaVita Dialysis, Donner & Co., as its primary disinfectant. Florida presented its 5th annual Night Lee County’s attractions, accommoda- For Life. The purpose of this event each FineMark National Bank, Grace Advisory, tions, restaurants, transportation and Anyone who uses a kidney dialysis Mark Hembling, Edward Jones, Fuccillo machine at home should contact his or year is to raise public awareness of the hospitality partners. need for organ and tissue donation and Kia, Joseph Grillo DPM, Harrison The master of ceremonies was her equipment supplier so the proper fil- Graphics, Island Sun Newspaper, tering equipment may be installed. to raise funds for local area transplant meteorologist Robert Van Winkle with recipients and patients on the waiting LifeLink Foundation, Loyal Order of the NBC-2. Officials in the tourism indus- Tropical fish or aquatic animal owners Moose Legion 2199, T & T Accounting, should contact a local tropical fish store list. try who attended and spoke briefly The audience of over 300 was enter- Walmart #5453 and Women of the included Dennis Castleman, U.S. Travel for appropriate pre-treatment of water Moose Chapter 815. before adding water to tanks. tained by Broadway Palm’s Sound Of Association vice-president, and Paul Music performers and the popular local Organ Transplant Recipients of SWFL, Phipps with Visit Florida. City of Fort Customers may notice a temporary Inc. is an all-volunteer, non-profit sup- change in the taste, odor and color of the dance troupe The Calendar Girls, as well Myers Mayor Randy Henderson also as talented singer, songwriter and musi- port group that meets the first Thursday attended. Along with music and activi- water, which is not harmful. of every month at Gulf Coast Medical Again, this is a routine precautionary cian Matt Hembling and the well-known ties, the VCB celebrated its 30th birth- emcee John Gordon, long-time voice of Center in Fort Myers and it invites all day with a culinary masterpiece pre- measure to ensure customers of clean, persons interested in transplantation to safe potable water. the Minnesota Twins. pared by Andre Gratesol, master baker In addition to the Broadway Palm attend. Visit their website at www.organ- with Lush Bakery. Contact the office during regular busi- support.org for more information. ness hours at 533-8845 if you have any Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buf- questions. fet, the evening presented both silent

From page 2 From page 12 From page 21 From page 23 Earnhardt Block McCleskey Library Schedule Mom And Me Walk down First and Jackson to the • Captain’s Meeting on Friday, May enrich the community. Whether the pro- husbands, their children, their friends and buildings that started a mini-building 17, with a check-in from 5:30 to 6:30 grams are for fun or for educational pur- co-workers). boom that ricocheted down the street. p.m., food and drinks from 6 to 8:30 poses, the programs are entertaining and If you can get some private therapy Then walk a few more blocks to the p.m. and live music from 7 to 9:30 p.m. are offered all throughout the year.” it can be helpful, but continue to go to Southwest Florida Museum of History to at the Twisted Conch. All programs are free and open to Alanon (a therapy group for those closely learn more about the modernization of • Tournament & Weigh-In at the the public. A sign language interpreter involved with alcoholics) and your chil- downtown in the 19-teens. Marina at Cape Harbour on Saturday, is available with five business days notice dren should to go to Alateen, which is a For information, call 321-7430 or May 18 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to library staff. Information about Lee special group for children of alcoholics. go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are Weigh-in time: 4 p.m. County Library System is available for Good luck. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Food, raffle and music: 4 to 7 p.m. your convenience 24/7 at www.leeli- Lizzie Saturday. The Golisano’s Children’s Hospital brary.net where you can find out about Dear Janet, Be sure to visit one of the area’s best of Southwest Florida is building a new library services, programs, locations, view Get yourself the best attorney in town. research centers, the Southwest Florida 292,000-square-foot, 128-bed children’s an online events calendar or place a hold It is just so much garbage that your soon- Historical Society, where you can see hospital on the campus of Health Park on library items. Telephone reference is to-be former husband thinks he can skip more photos of the historic Earnhardt Medical Center. All funds raised during available by calling 479-INFO (4636). town with another woman and live hap- block through the decades. this major capital campaign through pily ever after without upholding his cur- The all-volunteer non-profit organi- May 14, 2014 will be matched by Tom rent responsibilities. To me, his boasting zation is located at 10091 McGregor Golisano, up to $20 million. To date, we of “not to count on getting any support” have raised over $64,000 for Barbara’s Boulevard on the campus of the Lee are the words of a dry drunk. A dry drunk Friends. County Alliance for the Arts. is similar to an active drunk. And drunks Contact the society at 939-4044, or do not make for good family members. visit on Wednesday or Saturday between From page 5 Get a good attorney, develop a good 9 a.m. and noon. nesses and the public to learn about support system and move on with your Sources: Archives of the Southwest Business Expo chamber businesses and receive the life. You never know what health and Florida Historical Society and the Story avenues are advised. The Expo is com- rewards of discounts, special offers and happiness is out there for you and your of Fort Myers by Karl H. Grismer. mitted to introducing chamber members incentives,” said event chair Terry Luster. family. 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New England’s Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez set an NFL record in 2011 for most com- 5. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the country of Gabon located? bined receptions by tight ends (169). Which team had held the mark? 4. Name the five coaches to have led Kentucky men’s basketball to a total of eight national champion- 6. ENTERTAINERS: Which entertainer’s real name was Muzyad Yakhoob? ships. 7. GEOLOGY: What is the chief ore in aluminum? 5. When was the last time a 40-year-old NHL player scored on a 40-year-old goalie before 8. TECHNOLOGY: What does a baud measure? Philadelphia’s Mike Knuble did it against New Jersey’s Martin Brodeur in 2013? 9. MEDICINE: Who discovered that yellow fever was carried by mosquitoes? 6. In 2012, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. became the sixth driver to win consecutive titles in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. Name three of the first five. 10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: What comedian once said, “You can’t trust water. Even a 7. 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show how your plans will work. • On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II PUZZLE ANSWERS ★★★★ PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The is shot and wounded at St. Peter’s Square My Stars perceptive Piscean might find that changing in Rome by Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali FOR WEEK OF MAY 13 2013 course in midstream isn’t as workable as it Agca. Agca claimed that he had planned to ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Taking would seem. Explore this option carefully go to England to kill the king, but it turned advice isn’t always easy for self-assured before making a decision. out there was only a queen and “Turks Rams and Ewes who think they know BORN THIS WEEK: Your willing- don’t shoot women.” what’s best. But it wouldn’t hurt to listen to ness to share your love of life’s good things what close colleagues have to say. brings joy to many, including, of course, STRANGE BUT TRUE TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You yourself. know how to balance life’s practical aspects • It was Founding Father Thomas with the poetic. This gives you a special THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Jefferson who made the following sage edge this week in both your professional observation: “The tax which will be paid endeavors and your personal life. • On May 16, 1717, French writer for education is not more than the thou- GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Focus Francois-Marie Arouet, better known as sandth part of what will be paid to kings, on keeping a balance between your home- Voltaire, is imprisoned in the Bastille. His priests and nobles who will rise up among related activities and your workplace satirical attack on politics and religion had us if we leave the people to ignorance.” responsibilities. Be mindful of both without infuriated the government, and Voltaire was • Half of all the world’s flower species obsessing over one or the other. arrested. Several times in his life, Voltaire can be found in South America. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A was forced to flee one step ahead of arrest. • If you’re worried about catching a cold change in plans is likely as you discover • On May 18, 1861, the Humboldt from another person, you should be more more facts about a possible commitment. Times newspaper casts first lady Mary worried about handshakes than sneezes. Continue to ask questions and, if you’re not Todd Lincoln in an unflattering light when • The Hula Hoop was introduced in the sure about the answers, demand proof. it recounts a tale of how Mrs. Lincoln had United States in early 1958, and the craze LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be careful usurped her husband’s presidential duty of rapidly became one of the biggest in his- not to let that Leonine pride keep you from appointing federal offices. According to tory up to that time. Shortly thereafter, the seeking wise, experienced counsel before the report, Mary Todd Lincoln took it upon British Medical Journal blamed an uptick making an important decision. A family herself to appoint a stranger to any office in back, neck and abdominal injuries on the member once again seeks your help. he desired. fad. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) • On May 14, 1916, a lead article in the • Though there are an estimated 600,000 That surge of Virgo energy drives you to Times of London proclaims that an insuf- words in the English language, only 1,500 take on more work assignments. Be care- ficiency of munitions is leading to defeat to 2,000 words make up 99 percent of all ful you don’t overdo it, or you might find for Britain on the battlefields of World War speech in America. yourself overdone: i.e., burned out. I. The article prompted the creation of a • In some parts of Asia, it is the custom LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Ministry of Munitions. to put salt in one’s tea. Your decision to be upfront with colleagues • On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing • If you’re of a certain age, you might on a touchy matter causes some consterna- begins in 17 Eastern states as an attempt to remember that in 1968, Tommy James and tion at first. But in the end, your honesty help the American war effort during World the Shondells had a No. 3 hit with the song wins their trust and admiration. War II. By the end of the year, President “Mony, Mony.” You might be surprised SCORPIO (October 23 to November Franklin D. Roosevelt had ensured that to learn, though, that the inspiration for 21) As in the past, someone again wants to mandatory gasoline rationing was in effect the song came from the business world. share a secret with you, knowing it will be in all 50 states. On Broadway in New York City, atop the safe. But do you really want to be this per- • On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme 40-story building that housed the Mutual of son’s confidante? Think about it. Court hands down a unanimous decision New York Insurance Company, also known SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, as M.O.N.Y., Tommy James often saw a December 21) As one of nature’s straight ruling that racial segregation in public huge neon sign flashing the short form of shooters, you seek to correct misconcep- education is unconstitutional. The decision the company’s name. He evidently liked the tions about a project. Do so, of course, but dealt with Linda Brown, a young black girl way it sounded. without giving away too much too soon. who had been denied admission to her local • Those who study such things say that CAPRICORN (December 22 to elementary school. explorer Christopher Columbus had blond January 19) Creative pursuits continue to • On May 19, 1967, one of the first hair. be strong in the gifted Goat’s aspect. New major treaties designed to limit the spread friendships can come from sharing these of nuclear weapons goes into effect as the THOUGHT FOR THE DAY experiences with like-minded art aficiona- Soviet Union ratifies an agreement banning dos. nuclear weapons from outer space. The “No sacrifice is worth the name unless AQUARIUS (January 20 to February United States, Great Britain and several it is a joy. Sacrifice and a long face go ill 18) Resolve lingering grumblings over your dozen other nations had already signed and/ together.” -- Mahatma Gandhi w way of doing things by keeping your mind or ratified the treaty. open to suggestions while continuing to 26 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013

Florida Relish for Hot Dogs 2 fresh tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 red onion, diced 6 radishes, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 package kosher hot dogs 1 package hot dog buns In a large bowl, combine all ingredi- ents except hot dogs and buns and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. Heat hot dogs by your preferred cook- ing method, place on buns and top with relish.

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Art of the Olympians Museum & Gallery ...... 332-5055 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio ...... 337-5050 There is no guessing Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ...... 481-4849 and no math involved, BIG ARTS ...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 just logic. Cultural Park Theatre ...... 772-5862 Edison Festival of Light ...... 334-2999 Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade ...... 332-4488 answer on page 27 Florida West Arts ...... 948-4427 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 489-1800 Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres ...... 481-8059 Naples Philharmonic ...... 239-597-1111 Pets Of The Week The Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Theatre Conspiracy ...... 936-3239 Young Artists Awards ...... 574-9321 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Angel Flight ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Animal Refuge Center ...... 731-3535 American Business Women Association ...... 357-6755 Audubon of SWFL ...... 339-8046 Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR ...... 482-1366 Caloosahatchee Folk Society ...... 321-4620 Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus ...... 1-855-425-3631 Cape Coral Stamp Club ...... 542-9153 duPont Company Retirees ...... 454-1083 Edison Porcelain Artists ...... 415-2484 Ft Myers UDC Chapter 2614 (United Daughters of the Confederacy ® ...... 728-3743 Friendship Force Of SW FL ...... 561-9164 The Horticulture and Tea Society ...... 472-8334 Horticultural Society ...... 472-6940 Lee County Genealogical Society ...... 549-9625 Lee Trust for Historic Preservation ...... 939-7278 NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees ...... 482-6713 Navy Seabees Veterans of America ...... 731-1901 Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL ...... 667-1354 Sons of Confederate Veterans ...... 332-2408 Southwest Florida Fencing Academy ...... 939-1338 Southwest Florida Music Association ...... 561-2118 Kiwanis Clubs: Fort Myers Beach...... 765-4254 or 454-8090 Fort Myers Edison ...... 694-1056 Fort Myers South ...... 691-1405 Gateway to the Islands...... 415-3100 Lucy ID# 562283 Iona-McGregor...... 482-0869 photos by squaredogphoto.com Lions Clubs: y name is Lucy and I may not be a puppy Fort Myers Beach...... 463-9738 Fort Myers High Noon ...... 466-4228 anymore but you wouldn’t know it to watch Estero/South Fort Myers ...... 898-1921 Mme play ball. I’m full of energy and have a Notre Dame Club of Lee County ...... 768-0417 perpetual happy attitude. I also like being around POLO Club of Lee County...... 477-4906 other dogs; the more the merrier. My adoption Tom ID# 559187 Rotary Club of Fort Myers ...... 332-8158 fee is $30 (regularly $75) during Animal Services’ Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 The shelter is open for adoptions from 11:30 United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 Spring Fever adoption promotion. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Just call my name, Tom, and I’ll come over to United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) ...... 211 or 433-3900 The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive, AREA ATTRACTIONS see what’s happening. I’m not an overly chatty Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 cat but I can hold up my end of a conversation. If Office, off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Burrough’s Home ...... 337-9505 you’re looking for a devoted companion, I’m your All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium ...... 275-3435 guy. My adoption fee is $30 (regularly $50) during age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination Edison & Ford Winter Estates ...... 334-3614 Animal Services’ adoption promotion. and county license if three months or older, flea Fort Myers Skate Park ...... 321-7558 For information about this week’s pets, call Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium ...... 321-7420 treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test Services’ website at www.LeeLostPets.com. Koreshan State Historic Site ...... 239-992-0311 for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee, Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center ...... 765-8101 When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Skatium ...... 321-7510 The website updates every hour so you will be The adoption package is valued at $500. Southwest Florida Museum of History ...... 321-7430 able to see if these or any other pets are still True Tours ...... 945-0405 If you would like your club/organization listed in available. The River Calling Card, phone 415-7732 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 31 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 25 32 THE RIVER - MAY 10, 2013 chicken, nachos, strawberry shortcake, mimosas, beer and wine (prices vary). The Edison Ford retail shops will offer a 10 percent discount for mothers. Orchids, herb baskets, plants, flowers and garden items are available in the Garden Shoppe. Jewelry, soaps, hats and original artwork from Augusta Crane, Leoma Lovegrove, Marie Dyer and other Florida artists are available in the Museum Store and Ford Cottage Shoppe. For the mother who has everything, a gift of an Edison Ford membership lasts all year long and includes unlimited visits to the Edison Ford as well as free and/or dis- counted admission to more than 600 reciprocal museums and gardens throughout the nation. For additional information, call 334-7419 or visit www.edisonfordwinterestates.org.

From page 1 evening. Visit www.leerepublican.org to down- Lincoln-Reagan load the invitation and payment informa- Carlson will offer a fresh, youth- tion. Checks can be made to the LCREC ful, unique and honest perspective as and mailed to P.O. Box 61465, Fort well as solutions you do not want to Myers, FL 33906 by Thursday, May 9. miss. He will also take questions from the audience. Former CIA director and Southwest Florida Congressman Porter From page 1 Goss will introduce Mr. Carlson and Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto will serve as Aiyb Dieng Moms receive free admission at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates on Mother’s Day or half Honorary Chair. Originally from Senegal, Dieng has price admission on a Behind The Scenes tour at 2 p.m. Picnic lunches are available at The general public is strongly encour- gained international fame by collaborat- the Ford Estate catered by Everglades BBQ aged to attend the Thursday, May 16 ing with legends such as Brian Eno, Mick event being held from 6 to 10 p.m. at Jagger, Herbie Hancock, Bob Marley, Celebrate This Mother’s Day Harborside Event Center in downtown beatnik author William S. Burroughs, Fort Myers. Tickets are $100 per person Emmy Award Winning flutist Kat Epple, At Edison & Ford Winter Estates and include dinner and valet parking. jazz rock drummer Ginger Baker and he Edison & Ford Winter Estates is offering free admission to moms on Business and table sponsorships are avail- prolific bassist/producer Bill Laswell. He Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or half priced able and the public can sponsor their has performed live at Carnegie Hall and Tadmission for moms on a Behind The Scenes tour at 2 p.m. Free admission high school or college age children and/ Avery Fisher Hall with Karl Berger. He includes an audio tour of the historic homes, gardens, Edison Ford Museum and or a student to join Carlson’s speech for has also recorded a solo album entitled Edison’s Botanic Research Laboratory. just $30. A reception and cash bar will Rhythmagick. After the tour, celebrate mom with picnic lunch along the Caloosahatchee River at begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and a After touring around the world, Dieng the Ford estate catered by Everglades BBQ. Picnic lunch items include pulled pork, highly anticipated speech about the future is back in Southwest Florida to perform of the Republican Party will conclude the select live shows.

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