River Weekly News Fort Myers
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River Weekly News Fort Myers
FREE Take Me Home Read Us Online at IslandSunNews.com VOL. 14, NO. 5 From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Gourmet Gladiators’ Cook-Off To Benefit The Imaginarium Art by Kids with Cancer Chefs attack: Fabrice Deletrain, Benjamin Voisin, Brian Roland and Harold Balink T ickets are now available for the 10th annual Imagine Gala, which will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on March 21 at the Imaginarium Science Center, 2000 Cranford Avenue in Fort Myers. Local celebrity chefs are already sharpening their competitive edge for a fierce but friendly cook-off to highlight a Fresh From Florida theme and bring their signature flair to the tastes, textures, colors and excitement of a locally-sourced abundance from land and sea. Chefs Harold Balink, Fabrice Deletrain, Brian Roland and Benjamin Voisin have stepped up as culinary champions for the worthy causes of fun, funds and food. Balink has been serving up “Lush wines and pure food” at Cru in the Bell Tower Shops since 2009. His tenure at this locals’ favorite fine dining establishment follows a long career in the restaurant and hospitality business, beginning at the renowned Johnson and Wales University Culinary Arts Center. He went on to earn a bachelor’s Arts For ACT Gallery Exhibits Open O n Friday, February 6 from 6 to 10 p.m., Arts for ACT Gallery, located at 2265 First Street in downtown Fort Myers, will have the opening reception and February Art Walk for its featured artists. They include Pop-Surrealist Jerry McGreens in the main gallery, and just off the main gallery is painter Stephen Heymann, who combines nature and abstraction for a fresh new look, and the Art by Kids with Cancer Fundraising Project. This exhibit continues through March 2. McGreens began his art career after high school. He took on an apprenticeship to tattoo, while attending some art classes on campus at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After his apprenticeship was over, he began tattooing full-time in his home city of Las Vegas. Ten years later, he moved to Florida to continue his career. McGreens always dabbled in painting, but work had kept him too busy. After spending an additional 10 years tattooing and recreating someone else’s ideas, he felt the need to express his own continued on page 20 continued on page 20 Wings Of Freedom At Page Field A viation enthusiasts and history buffs will have the opportunity to tour or take flight in rare, historic World War II aircraft when the Collings Foundation brings its Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Nine-O-Nine heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator Witchcraft heavy bomber and North American Dual Control P-51C Mustang Betty Jane fighter to Page Field February 9 through 12. The stop in Fort Myers is part of the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour, an annual 110-city nationwide tour in its 26th year of showcasing rare aircraft. The B-17G is one of the most recognizable bomber aircraft of World War II. The B-24J and Dual Control P-51C are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world. The public is invited to take ground tours or make reservations for flight experiences. The planes will be displayed on the ramp at Base Operations at Page Field, off Fowler Street. Walkthrough tours are available for a donation of $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. World War II vets can tour the aircraft at no cost. Ground tour and display hours are 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 9; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 10; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 11 and 9 a.m. to noon on February 12. Flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times. Flight costs for the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person for a 30-minute flight. P-51 flights are $2,200 for a 30-minute flight and $3,200 for a full hour. Flight experiences are a tax-deductible donation. For flight reservations, call 800-568-8924. For more information, visit www. collingsfoundation.org. Pain in the Grass Bluegrass At The Alliance Theater T he Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida presents three hours of live bluegrass music in the theater at the Alliance for the Arts on Sunday, February 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. The concert features Paddle Faster, Pain in the Grass and Banyan Bluegrass. Tickets are $8 at the door or $6 for Alliance members. Seating is open and first come, first served. Children 12 and under are admitted free if accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. The Sunday afternoon concert series continues on March 15 with Captain Joe & the continued on page 18 2 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now: Park T. Pigott, Baseball Ambassador by Gerri Reaves, PhD L ong before Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics brought major league spring training to Fort Myers in 1924, baseball had a prominent role in everyday life. As early as January 1896, a group of men formally organized a baseball club. They practiced in a sand lot that lay behind today’s Edison Theatre Building. In the early 20th century, women’s and men’s teams sponsored by businesses and local organizations fostered a lively sports scene. Building on that legacy was Park T. Pigott, whose life’s work helped to ensure that baseball remained a part of the area’s entertainment, economy and community spirit. Pigott had come to Fort Myers as a boy in the 1920s from St. Marks, Florida. He was a notable athlete at Fort Myers High School and later became a minor league catcher. In 1949, he was voted the most outstanding young man in Fort Myers. In the 1950s, he set out to re-establish American Legion baseball in town. He coached both the American Legion team and a team too young for legion ball at Terry Park for 26 years. Park T. Pigott, right, was active in American Legion Post 38. At the time of his death in 1972, he held the office of vice commander. This undated photo was likely taken as a state event, for the unidentified fellow legionnaire is from Post 92 in Hollywood, Florida. photo courtesy American Legion Post 38 The late Dick Jungferman was one of many boys whose lives the coach influenced for the better. Playing baseball for him was a “life altering event,” Jungferman said. “He became a friend and mentor that kept me on the straight path.” In 1954, Pigott supervised the redesign and rebuilding of Terry Park to accommodate major-league teams. He was instrumental in bringing the Pittsburgh Pirates to Fort Myers for spring training at Terry Park for the 1955 season. When the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department was created, he became the first employee – as park superintendent in 1957. In 1959, he became the department’s first director. When the Pirates honored him on April 2, 1964 by celebrating Park Pigott Day, he threw out the first pitch for a spring training game. Five years later, he helped to bring the Kansas City Royals to the The plaque atop this monument at Terry Park’s Park park for spring training. He died in 1972 at age 58. On T. Pigott Memorial Stadium on Palm Beach Boulevard honors the man for whom the stadium was October 11 of that year, the Lee renamed. The plaque on the front states that the County Board of Commissioners stadium is listed on the National Register of Historic renamed the Terry Park Ballfield the Places. Park T. Pigott Memorial Stadium to photo by Gerri Reaves honor him. A plaque outside the stadium reads: “In recognition of his lifetime of service, through sports, to the youth of this community.” In 1995, the stadium was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. At his death, he held the office of vice commander at American Legion Post 38, one of his many civic activities. Historic preservationists will appreciate that in 1964 he convinced the Lee County commissioners to remodel rather than destroy the 1908 clubhouse. (It was demolished in 1980, however.) Visit historic Terry Park and see the stadium named in honor of a citizen who spent a lifetime sharing his love of baseball. You can learn more about Fort Myers’s long relationship with major-league spring training at the Southwest Florida Museum of History at 2031 Jackson Street. Call 321-7430 for information, or go to www.museumofhistory.org. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Don’t forget to visit the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s research center too, where you’ll find more about the people who made a difference in Fort Myers. The all-volunteer non-profit organization is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard on the campus of the Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon and Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Call 939-4044 for more information. Sources: Archives of the Southwest Florida Historical Society, Terry Park Centennial Anniversary by Booch DiMarchi, and Fort Myers News-Press. Read Us Online: www.IslandSunNews.com Click on The River Advertising Sales Isabel Rasi George Beleslin Co-Publishers Lorin Arundel and Ken Rasi Office Coordinator Patricia Molloy Contributing Writers Graphic Arts/Production Ann Ziehl Kristy See Rachel Atkins Photographer Michael Heider Writers Gerri Reaves, Ph D Anne Mitchell Jeff Lysiak Jennifer Basey Kimberley Berisford Suzy Cohen Ed Frank Jim George Shelley Greggs Tom Hall 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. Independently Owned And Operated • COPYRIGHT 2015 The River Weekly News • LORKEN Publications, Inc. Marion Hauser, MS, RD Ross Hauser, MD Audrey Krienen Capt. Matt Mitchell Patricia Molloy Di Saggau Cynthia A. Williams PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Fort Myers Public Art: Call For Emergent Technologies Art Commission by Tom Hall F lorida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) has issued a call to artists pursuant to the Florida Art in Public Buildings program for a new public artwork that is to be installed in the Emergent Technologies Institute that is currently under construction in Fort Myers. The call is open to all artists residing in the state of Florida and FGCU alumni regardless of the state of their residency. A budget of $30,345 has been set for this commission. The deadline for submissions is March 3. The Emergent Technologies Institute is a research and educational facility focused on advancing renewable energy. Site specific artwork that reflects this renewable energy and emergent technologies theme is being sought for the project. Visit www.fgcu.edu/ facilities/facilities2/announcements/ETI%20 Call%20To%20Artists.pdf for more information. Florida Art in Public Buildings program, The piece that will be chosen for FGCU will join nearly 100 other an initiative started in 1979 pursuant to section 255.043 of the Florida Statutes, ear- public artworks at the university, including Robert Roesch’s marks one-half of one percent of the amount Transition 2012 OUR TO Y G N BRI ONE E M O THE S R L O A I F SPEC NELLIES DAY OUS ENTINE’S V R E N VAL T !!! S BE EVER 3 the legislature appropriates for the construction of state buildings for the acquisition of public artworks. The new commission will join nearly 100 other artworks in Florida Gulf Coast University’s public art collection, which includes such notable monumental sculptures as Albert Paley’s Cross Currents, Robert Roesch’s Transition 2012, Brower Hatcher’s Archway, Mark Fuller’s Depend du Soleil and Whatever You Say Dear, Clayton Swartz’s Skyward, and Verve by fused glass artist Michele Gutlove. An arts advocate, Tom Hall guides weekly walking tours of the River District’s public art collection in Fort Myers. For more information, go to truetours.net. Fort Myers Historian Hanson To Speak At Annual Cracker Dinner T he Southwest Florida Historical Society will hold their popular Annual Cracker Dinner on Monday, February 23 at the Riverside Community Center, 3061 East Riverside Drive in Fort Myers. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 each if paid in advance. Guest will enjoy a delicious southern buffet dinner, catered by Reuben’s Smokehouse, along with a silent auction, door prizes and a raffle. Entertainment will be provided by the popular historian Woody Hanson, a fifth generation resident of Fort Myers. His family were early settlers and founders of Fort Myers. Hanson will mesmerize you with stories about his family, the locals, celebrities like Thomas Edison and the fascinating Seminole and Miccosukee Indians. From the Hanson Family Archives of more than 1,000 historic documents and images from 1884 to the mid-20th century, Hanson shares his unforgettable tales. Sponsors for the Annual Cracker Dinner, an Edison Festival continued on page 24 FREE KAGE DOC ant’s A N I MAR ock Attend with D ssistance A With over 100 menu items. You can reel in the largest selection of fresh seafood, prime steaks, delectable sandwiches and on and on and on. Catch fine spirits and get hooked tothe beautiful waterfront atmosphere!!! Entertainment daily on the waterfront. Nellie’s Upstairs Waterside Bar Ha pp y Ho ur Al l Da y, Ev er yd ay with Live music too! !*-GGJ<AF9L=Kff(cff1cOOOF=JNGMKF=DDA=KF=LcKL-L L'Q=JK=9;@ 4 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Key Acquisition On McGregor “Plans are being prepared, and we will share additional milestones soon. Now we are eager to focus on the re-visioning and development phase of this remarkable, mixeduse project that will build on the momentum in downtown Fort Myers.” Lee County Black Historical Society President, Vice President To Speak P First Street Village 2010 proposal M adison Ave Investment Group LLC has acquired the 7.8-acre parcel at 2144 McGregor Boulevard in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District, announced Phil Fischler of Fischler Property Company who represents the buyer. The land is where the First Street Village development was proposed several years ago. The seller was Land Holdings LLC, a holding company affiliated with PNC Bank. Cole Whitaker, a partner at Berkadia Real Estate Advisors in Orlando, represented the seller. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency’s executive director said he looks forward to the future of this one-of-a-kind site. “It is one of the most significant new development sites in all of the Fort Myers River District,” Don Paight said. “It is a large, multi-acre parcel midway between the downtown business district and the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates, making it a great location.” The First Street Village plan called for an “upscale urban” mixed-use development that included condominium towers, offices, upscale and boutique retail locations, courtyards and resort-style amenities. A portion of the project has since been built out, including a Publix, a First Watch Restaurant and other businesses. “We are delighted to be contributing to the river district’s continued resurgence, and congratulate Madison Ave on their acquisition of this important parcel,” Fischler said. resident Jarrett Eady and Vice President Charles Barnes of the Lee County Black Historical Society will be the guest speakers at the next Southwest Florida Historical Society General meeting Thursday, February 12. The event will be held at the Southwest Florida Museum of History, 2031 Jackson Street in Fort Myers at the Museum’s Educational Center. Refreshments will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. The Southwest Florida Historical Society is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For more information on events, monthly meetings and membership, call 939-4044. League Of Women Voters T he League of Women Voters of Lee County invites the public to attend a program titled The Impact of Sex on Our Young People on Saturday, March 7 at the Landings Helm Dining Room, 4420 Flagship Drive, Fort Myers. Speakers include Anna Rodriguez, executive director and Giselle Rodriguez, youth coordinator at the Florida Coalition Against Human Trafficking; and Alexandria Whalen, health coaching specialist from the Lee County School District. Cost including optional breakfast is $15. Reservations are required. To reserve, call 278-1032 or e-mail [email protected]. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., breakfast is served at 9 a.m. and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. The Saturday, April 4 program will be Water Quality with Emphasis on the Everglades, with speaker Ray Judah The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Information on the programs and issues is available at www.lwv.org, www. lwvfla.org, and www.lwvlee.org or call 278-1032 or e-mail [email protected]. Mardi Gras, Island-style! Prese nt ed by Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, February 7 9am - 2pm Saturday, February 7, 2015 • 5–9PM The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club • Shell designs • Jewelry • Paintings Wondering how to celebrate MARDI GRAS in Southwest Florida? Do it Island-Style on Sanibel! >Cajun Food >Festive Music >Games & Prizes >Auction >and Fat Tuesday fun! Handcrafted items by 40 vendors • Books • Photography • Fabric Art • Pottery • Glasswork • Tropical Plants TICKETS $55 Event & Ticket Info at SanibelCHR.org e CH Center 4 Life Palm Ridge Road & Library Way, Sanibel FL THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Lab Theater Brings New Version Of Classic Musical To Fort Myers County Clerk Office Sets Special Office Hours On Valentine’s Day T V he musical Cabaret will come alive on stage at Laboratory Theater February 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 at 8 p.m., and on February 15 at 2 p.m. at the theater, 1634 Woodford Avenue, in the Fort Myers River District. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from the theater’s website, www. LaboratoryTheaterFlorida.com or by calling 218-0481. It is 1931 in Berlin, Germany. The Nazi Party is rising to power. In a seedy nightclub, the emcee oversees a cross-section of tawdry performers and audience in the doomed city. Sally Bowles, the headliner, has a relationship with a young American writer and is caught, as they all are, in the German Jewish trauma of pre-World War II. This award-winning musical recently starred Alan Cumming in its gritty Studio 54 revival. The theater will be transformed into the Kit Kat Club, a less-than-savory cabaret club in 1930s Berlin, Germany. Cafe tables for guests mean an intimate setting, and one in which cabaret dancers may take to the floor to interact with guests. The Star Tribune says of Cabaret, “The action shakes with naughty excitement.” Director Brenda Kensler showed her mettle in last season’s hit show, Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune, and this summer’s Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays, both at The Laboratory Theater. She said, “I was always a musical theater fan. When I saw Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey in Cabaret, I was spellbound. She with her green nails, and him with his lipstick and eyeliner made Cabaret my favorite musical. It was different. It seemed a little naughty. It was fun! In 1998, I had the opportunity to see the revival at Studio 54. Green nail polish, and men wearing lipstick continued on page 23 Farmers Market Increases Hours T he new farmers market at The Village Shoppes at Health Park, 16200 Summerlin Road, at the intersection of Bass Road has extended its hours. It will now open at 10 a.m. and close at dark now through May. Management says it was by popular demand that the market stay open later to accommodate workers on their way home from the many professional offices in Health Park The Market features local produce and citrus as well as foods and crafts. Visit our newest branch at 7040 Winkler Road, between Cypress Lake and Gladiolus 5 alentine’s Day is typically a busy day for weddings, marriage license applications and vow renewals in the Lee County Clerk’s Office. Although the special day falls on Saturday, outside of normal business hours, the recording office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for couples with their hearts set on saying “I do.” Wedding ceremonies are held in the Wedding Room and conducted by a Deputy Clerk. Occupancy for the room is 35 people maximum and wedding ceremonies are limited to 15 minutes. Wedding bouquets are available for complimentary use during the ceremony and remain the property of the Clerk of Courts recording office. Vow renewal ceremonies are not legally binding or recorded – they are simply a time to reaffirm your commitment to each other. Legally married couples can renew their vows in the Wedding Room for $30. Marriage ceremonies are preformed and marriage licenses are issued at the Clerk of Court recording office, located at 2115 Second Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Couples are strongly urged to reserve a time for the Wedding Room at 533-5007. For more information on fees, optional photos and commemorative certificate, obtaining a marriage license or the Wedding Room policy, visit www.leeclerk.org/marriage license, call 533-5007 or email [email protected]. Fort Myers Beach Finalist In Coolest Small Town Contest A rthur Frommer’s Budget Travel has included Fort Myers Beach as a finalist in their 10th annual America’s Coolest Small Town contest. Fort Myers Beach is one of 15 finalists that made the list – and the only destination in Florida. Cast your vote at www.budgettravel.com. Click on the banner at the top of the page. Please note that the voting period will close at 11:59 p.m. on February 25. You may vote once a day. The top 10 towns will be celebrated in an online feature and an upcoming issue of Budget Travel. free personal and business checking top-yielding deposit account rates safe deposit boxes online and mobile banking - FREE automated teller machine residential loans at competitive rates hands-on, individual service Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.sancapbank.com 239-274-7400 Member FDIC THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 6 Free Public Seminar Program At Fort Myers Library C riends of the Fort Myers Library will host a program on Harvie Heitman on Wednesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. Heitman said, “I have always stood squarely for everything that would help toward the advancement and up-building of Fort Myers.” He was responsible for much of that build-up, establishing the Heitman Grocery, Arcade Theater, Livery Stables, Earnhardt Building, Bank of Fort Myers, and Bradford Hotel, all on First Street. His marriage into the Shultz family, friendship with Tootie McGregor Terry, and conflicts with city officials and the Langford family are the basis of the early development of the city. Tim Jacobs, author of HE Heitman, an Early Entrepreneur of Fort Myers, Florida, will share stories and vintage photos of the city and the highlights of the life of one of its most influential citizens. Travel back to the early 1900s in this informative presentation. There is no charge to attend. Donations suggested. The program will be held in the South Building, 1651 Lee Street and is sponsored by Friends of the Fort Myers Library. lerk of Court Linda Doggett is holding a free public seminar on The Value of Searching Public Records and Online Service on February 11 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Lakes Regional Library, 290 Bass Road in Fort Myers. Doggett will guide you through the information available on the Lee County Clerk of Court website. Public records are not only useful to businesses and organizations, but can help you make better informed decisions in your personal day to day life. • Review the civil and criminal public records of prospective tenants or employees, or when choosing a doctor or selecting a local contractor; • Learn how to obtain copies of deeds and mortgages; • Review county financial and audit reports; • Find interactive forms for evictions, small claims and simple divorce; • Find website links to pay your traffic ticket on-line and FAQ information on how to bid on foreclosure properties or on tax deed certificates; • Request postponement or excusal of jury duty; • Obtain passport and marriage license information; • Locate links to other local and state agencies Registration is not required. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis To learn more about this event, contact Community Relations Manager Rita Miller at [email protected] or call 533-2766 Women’s Fund To Host Party To Raise Funds For Girl Scouts T he Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida is hosting a PopUp fundraising event From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 9 at the Richlin International showrooms at Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Road in Estero. The theme of the crowd-funding PopUp event is an Un-Baby Shower, a twist on the traditional celebration, to raise awareness and funds for the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida’s Baby Think It Over program, which helps teenage girls develop new knowledge, skills, friendships and communication strategies to make informed decisions about their future. “Anything is possible in a teen girls’ life when she believes in herself,” said Susan R. Stewart, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida. “Through the funds raised at this event and matching funds from The Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida, local girls targeted ‘at risk’ socially, emotionally, financially and educationally will be able participate in a 72-hour Baby Think It Over experience, an amazingly realistic infant simulator that offers learning by doing. When you invest in a girl, she will change our world.” To register, visit www.smartparty.org/popupparty/. Tickets to attend the Un-Baby Shower PopUp are $25 per person with 100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales contributing to the fundraising goal of $2,000. The funds raised at the PopUp event will be matched by The Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida with a PopUp Grant of up to $4,000 benefitting the designated Baby Think It Over program. Hortoons F Edison Festival Of Light Announces Kelly As Honorary Grand Marshal T he Edison Festival of Light Committee and program sponsor Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz are proud to distinguish Kathryn Kelly as the Honorary Grand Marshal of the Grand Parade of Light, set to take place on Saturday, February 21. Nominations were submitted by community members wishing to recognize exemplary altruistic individuals and reviewed by the committee. Founder of the Heights Foundation, Kelly has made a lasting impact on the community through educational programs, holiday outreach events and more. Described by her peers as inspirational, she has been committed to improving the lives of those around her by helping to develop strong independent families in our community. As Honorary Grand Marshal, Kelly will be spotlighted in the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade. In addition, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz will make a contribution to the Heights Foundation in Kelly’s honor. The Grand Parade of Light is a two-hour extravaganza featuring national and local marching bands, unique floats and giant balloons, local government and law enforcement officials and more. The parade, which has gained recognition as the largest night parade in the south east, brings the entire community out in celebration of the life and achievements of winter resident, Thomas Edison. This event is free to the public and will take place on February 21 beginning at Fort Myers High School at 7 p.m. and concluding in the downtown River District. A Grand Parade Party and concert on the river with live entertainment the day of the parade is also free to the public. The fun begins at 11 a.m. To learn more about the Edison Festival of Light, visit www.edisonfestival.org or call 334-2999. Edison Parade Spaghetti Dinner S t. Francis Xavier Parish will sponsor its annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 21, from 3 to 6:30 p.m. It will be held at the St Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 2157 Cleveland, Avenue, Fort Myers. Tickets are $10 and meals are available for either dine in or take out. The price includes a complete spaghetti dinner and parade parking. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the parish office and St. Francis Xavier School. The dinner is prepared and served by parish volunteers and all proceeds benefit the Diocese of Venice Catholic Faith Appeal. For any additional information contact Jean Schneider at 997-1138 or the parish office at 334-2161. To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Offering an eclectic, innovative and contemporary menu. Captiva’s Most Exciting Restaurant. Enjoy unique and spicy atmosphere while savoring the fine Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. 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The monthly event features new art exhibits and live artist demonstrations while providing a great atmosphere for shopping and dining. The Fort Myers Art Walk runs on the first Friday of every month (rain or shine) in the historic River District. Art buyers and art enthusiasts can meet the local artists during the exhibit openings at most of the downtown galleries and art spaces. The downtown River District is home to more than 10 art galleries and a handful of retail shops that sell local artwork. Art enthusiasts can meet the artists at most of the art galleries and watch live art demonstrations throughout the River District. For more information, call 1-855-RDA-EVENTS (732-3836) or go to www.fortmyersriverdistrictalliance.com. Also on Friday night, the Tropical Fun-Shine Polynesian Show comes to Rotary Park in Cape Coral. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the one-hour show begins at 8 p.m. The Polynesian dance show will have your heart pounding to tantalizing Tahitian beats. Swaying hula dancers will mesmerize you as they tell a story with their hula hands to the music of the islands. Come watch some of the finest Polynesian performers in Southwest Florida. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. Luau type refreshments are included in the ticket price, guests can bring their own wine. Rotary Park is located 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral. For more information, call 549-4606 or go to www.CapeParks.com. Dance? Sing? Play a musical instrument? Present your talent to celebrity judges at the 4th annual Fort Myers Beach Got Talent on Saturday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santini Marina Plaza, 7225 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach. DJ Brenda will have a sound system and microphones ready to go and will work with you in advance for your musical presentation. Star emcees Mark List and Jesse Titus (Roy Clark and Minnie Pearl) will bring you onto the stage and keep the show moving. Count on surprise mega talent dropping in for a tune or two. Trophies will be awarded to junior and senior competitors: the Junior Competition for ages 5 to 15 is at 10:30 a.m. and the Senior Competition for ages 16 up is at 11:30 a.m. Fort Myers Beach Got Talent is a free event with free parking. In addition to the competition, there will be an arts and crafts bazaar and fresh market with food and tropical drinks offered by the restaurants of Santini Marina Plaza. A 50/50 raffle benefitting Find a Home/Give a Home Island Pet Rescue will be offered hourly. The optional donation of pet food is appreciated. If you would like to participate in the competition, register in advance with Bonnie at [email protected]. Organizers will get you in touch with Brenda if you need to make arrangements for musical accompaniment from her extensive library of tunes. For more information, go to www.fortmyersbeach.org or call 463-3600. On Sunday, the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida presents three hours of live music at Lee County Alliance for the Arts. Bluegrass in the Theatre features Paddle Faster, Pain in the Grass and Banyan Bluegrass. Tickets are $8 at the door or $6 for Alliance members. Children 12 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. Pre-sale tickets are not available. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Seating is first come, first served. The concert runs from 2 to 5 p.m. The Sunday afternoon concert series continues on March 15 with Captain Joe & the Bottom Feeders and North Carolina based Nu-Blu, who returns to the Alliance stage for a special two-hour set. To learn more about the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida, visit www.Palmgrass.org. Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. For more information, call 939-2787 or go to www.artinlee.org. On Wednesday, February 11, celebrate Thomas Edison’s 167th birthday at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates with staff, distinguished guests and special entertainment. The birthday celebration is free to the public. For more than a century, Southwest Florida has celebrated the February 11 birthday of Thomas Edison with a month of activities and events to commemorate the inventor’s life, his home and his laboratory in Fort Myers. The celebration of his birthday began during his lifetime when friends from around the world would come to visit with the famous inventor at his winter estate in Fort Myers and join in with other activities such as a lighted community parade, Edison Festival of Light Parade, dances and neighborhood gatherings. Edison & Ford Winter Estates is located at 2350 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. For more information, call 334-7419 or go to www.edisonfordwinterestates.org. Read us online at IslandSunNews.com THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 9 FORT MYERS FARE Dining From Downtown’s Historic River District To The Beaches For more information, check out our advertisers in this week’s River Weekly COURTNEY’S CONTINENTAL CUISINE Courtney’s is a family business run by Executive Chef Dale, his wife Betty and their son Courtney. The warm and welcoming bar is great for lunch, libations and lots of laughter. Relax in comfort with friends and enjoy discounted drinks and appetizers during happy hour, served from 4 to 7 p.m. daily. The dining room offers a wonderful dinner variety; if you’re an early diner, be sure to check out the Sunset Dining Specials. “Eggceptional” entrées highlight the restaurant’s Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday dinner is served from 4 to 8 p.m. 20351 Summerlin Road Units #111 & 112, Fort Myers. Call 466-4646. ICHIBAN Ichiban is a downtown favorite for Chinese and Japanese cuisine. The name means “Number One” in Japanese and offers its customers the perfect balance of great quality and affordable prices. Ichiban has been family owned and operated for 10 years and its enduring popularity is a testament to its exceptional, friendly service. 1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers. Call 3346991. ISLAND COW DOC FORD’S RUM BAR & GRILLE Tr Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is named for the Doc Ford character in local author Randy Wayne White’s best-selling mystery novels. It’s a well known gathering place with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The combined menu offers all the lunch and dinner items from 11 a.m. until closing. It includes cedar plank salmon topped with a mango chipotle glaze or a marinated grilled chicken sandwich, and there’s a well provisioned raw bar. Tropical drinks are a specialty, notably the signature rum drink, Island Mojito. 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach. Call Ichiban in downtown Fort Myers’ historic Post Office Arcade serves Chinese and Japanese cuisine and specializes in fresh sushi 765-9660. o pi c al Where can you go when you’re in the moooood for some great cookin’, local fun and prices that won’t make you lose the farm? Try Island Cow on Sanibel. Island Cow is an airy bistro with French doors leading out to the front and back patios. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine under the stars while you listen to live music on one of Sanibel’s only al fresco eating porches. 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Call 472-0606. NERVOUS NELLIE’S CRAZY WATERFRONT EATERY Nervous Nellie’s is a casual, family-fun restaurant that boasts a large selection of appetizers, fresh seafood, over-stuffed sandwiches and entrées. Dine in air-conditioned comfort or outside on Nellie’s expansive waterfront patio. Happy hour is all day. 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Snacks In-between • Live Music! • Outdoor Seating LIVE LIV E MU M USIC SIC 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Fl 33957 3957 • P Ph: h: 2 239.472.0606 39 472 0606 • www www.SanibelIslandCow.com SanibelIslandCow com 10 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Churches/Temples ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION (UUA) Where diversity is treasured, 2756 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers Sunday Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Adult Education Workshop at 10 a.m. The Reverend Margaret L. Beard, Minister 239-226-0900 – www.allfaiths-uc.org ALL SAINTS BYZANTINE RITE CATHOLIC CHURCH 10291 Bayshore Rd., N. Fort Myers Divine Liturgy is on Sun. at 10:30 a.m.; Rosary begins at 10 a.m. Lenten services (Presanctified Liturgy) will be on Wed. evenings at 6 p.m. starting on Feb. 22. Administrator is Very Rev. Peter Lickman, ph. 305-651-0991. We are a Church of the Eastern Catholic or Byzantine Rite, 1.5 mi. east of Int. 75. ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers Reverend Fr. Dean Nastos, Proistamenos Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. www.annunciation.fl.goarch.org 239-481-2099 BETH SHILOH MESSIANIC SYNAGOGUE 15675 McGregor Boulevard, 437-3171 Rabbi: Judah Hungerman Friday Service, 8 p.m., Saturday Service, 11 a.m. Shabbat School Saturday Morning, Adult Hebrew Classes. Call for information on full program. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES CHURCH OF GOD 16581 McGregor Boulevard, 267-3166 Just past the Tanger Outlet Mall Pastor: Barry Lentz, 281-3063 Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF SW FLORIDA ORTHODOX 5620 Winkler Road, Fort Myers Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz 433-7708, E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.chabadswf.org Services: Friday 6:30 p.m.; Saturday Kabbalah class 9 a.m.; Shacharit 10 a.m.; Kiddush at noon Minyan: Monday and Thursday 7 a.m. CHAPEL OF CYPRESS COVE 10200 Cypress Cove Circle Fort Myers 239-850-3943, Located at Cypress Cove Retirement Center on HealthPark Campus An ecumenical non-denominational community of believers. Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Reverendt Ted Althouse, Pastor [email protected] CHURCH OF THE CROSS 13500 Freshman Lane; 768-2188 Pastor: Bud Stephens; A nondemonimational church emphasizing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Sunday Service: 9:15 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 Contemporary. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 1619 Llewellyn Drive Fort Myers Just off McGregor across from the Edison/ Ford Winter Estates 334-4978, Pastor: Douglas Kelchner, Worship times Sunday’s 9 and 10:30 a.m. Website: www.taecc.com COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2439 McGregor Boulevard, 334-8937 Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoe, Senior Pastor Reverend David Dietzel, Pastor Emeritus. Traditional Sunday service 10 a.m. Nursery available CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 8400 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481-5442 Randy A. Alston, Reverend. Sunday Services: Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship, 11 a.m., Evening Worship, 7 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6:30 p.m. CYPRESS LAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 8260 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 481-3233. www.clpc.us. Clint Cottrell, pastor Prayer Service 8 a.m., Praise 9 a.m., Children’s Church 9 a.m., Traditional 11 a.m. Summer: Prayer Service 8 a.m. Combined Traditional/Praise 10 a.m. CYPRESS LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 482-1250, 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. Praise Service Sunday School all times FAITH FELLOWSHIP WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES 6111 South Pointe Boulevard, Fort Myers, 278-3638. Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Voice of Faith, WCRN 13.50 AM Radio, Sunday, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday Service, 7:30 p.m.; Friday Youth Service, 7:30 p.m. Nursery care for pre-school children and Children’s Church for ages 5-12 available at each service. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 15690 McGregor Boulevard Fort Myers, 482-2030 Pastor: David Stauffer. Traditional services 8:45 a.m.; Contemporary, 10:30 a.m. Go south on McGregor Boulevard. The church is ½ mile past the intersection of Gladiolus and San Carlos Boulevard on the way to Sanibel. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 2390 West First Street, next door to Edison Estates. Sunday Morning Service and Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Child care provided at all services. Visit our Reading Room for quiet study at: 2281 First Street, River District. www.time4thinkers.com, www.christiansciencefortmyers.com, www.christianscience.com FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 13545 American Colony Boulevard off Daniels Parkway in the Colony, Fort Myers, 936-2511 Pastor: Reverend Joey Brummett Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in the Downtown Fort Myers River District 2466 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 239-332-1152, www.fumcftmyers.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 5 p.m. Youth Program FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) A STEPHEN MINISTRIES CONGREGATION 5916 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 437-4330 Reverend Mark Condrey, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church School: 9:15 a.m. FORT MYERS CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 8210 College Parkway, Fort Myers, 482-3133. Philip White, pastor Morning Worship: 10 a.m. Church School: 10:15 a.m. Adult Forum: 11:30 a.m. IONA-HOPE EPISCOPAL CONGREGATION 9650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers 4544778 The Reverend Ray Buchanan Rector. Weekly services: Saturday 5 p.m., Eucharist with Healing Sunday 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist, Rite One; 9:30 a.m., Family Eucharist with Healing and Church School Tuesday 9:30 a.m., Morning Prayer (in Spanish); Wednesday 9:30 a.m., Eucharist with Healing. Child care available at Saturday 5 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. services. JESUS THE WORKER CATHOLIC CHURCH: 881 Nuna Avenue, Fort Myers, 481-1143 Masses Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 8 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. KINGDOM LIFE CHURCH 2154 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 218-8343 Pastor Randy and Anita Thurman 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service All are welcome. LAMB OF GOD CHURCH One of a few federated Lutheran (ELCA) and Episcopal Congregations in the nation. 19691 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967. 239-267-3525 or visit www.lambofgodchurch.net. The Rev. Dr. James Reho leads Sunday worship services at 7:45 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s Cool for Children 10 a.m. NEW BEGINNINGS CENTER New Home Church, 8505 Jenny Cae Lane, North Fort Myers, 239-656-0416 Weekly Friday Meeting Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m. Kingdom Teaching: 7 p.m. Fellowship and refreshments after service. [email protected], www.facebook. com/nbcministry. Alex & Patricia Wiggins, Ministers NEW COVENANT EYES CHURCH See Clearly. Meeting monthly at 9 a.m. at the Elks Lodge. 1900 Park Meadows Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-2208519. Pastor Alan Bondar www.newcovenanteyes.com Wear what you want, rockin’ music, relevant teaching, LIFT Kidz program, free coffee & donuts, people who are real, church that’s actually fun. NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH OF FORT MYERS 16120 San Carlos Boulevard, Unit 10 239-985-8503 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11 a.m Sunday Morning Worship. 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3825 McGregor Boulevard. Fort Myers Pastor Eddie Spencer 8 & 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Sunday School Youth and Children’s programming runs concurrent to Sunday services. Nursery care provided at all services 274-1230. For more information visit: www.newhopefortmyers.org PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Meets at Fort Myers Beach Masonic Lodge 17625 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers Beach 267-7400. Pastors Bruce Merton, Gail & RC Fleeman Adult Discussion Classes: 9-10 AM Countdown to Worship (praise music): 10:10 AM Amazing Grace Worship: 10:30 AM Phone 267-7400 Fax 267-7407 Web site: peacecommunitychurch.com e-mail: [email protected] PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Worship at 9:30am. Peace is a member of the ELCA. We celebrate weekly communion with traditional liturgy, organ and choir. 15840 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers On the way to Sanibel. 239-437-2599, www.peaceftmyers.com, [email protected]. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 3950 Winkler Ext., Fort Myers, 274-0143 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday Services Daily early learning center/day care RIVER OF LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 21580 River Ranch Rd, Estero 239-495-0400, Senior Pastor: Todd Weston 8 and 9:45 a.m Services; 11:30 a.m. Legacy Service, multi-generational SAMUDRABADRA BUDDHIST CENTER Meditation classes. All are welcome. Guided meditations offering many methods for relaxing the body and focusing the mind on virtuous objects to bring increasing peace and happiness into daily activity. For information, class times and locations call 567-9739 or visit www.MeditationInFortMyers.org. SAINT COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 12171 Iona Road, Fort Myers, off McGregor and north of Gladiolus. 489-3973 Father Joseph Clifford. Weekly Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. Weekend masses: Saturday 3 and 5 p.m.; Sunday: 7, 9,11, and 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation is available at the church on Saturdays at noon and by appointment SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 3049 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 344-0012 Pastor Reverend Steve Filizzi An Affirming & Inclusive Congregation Sunday Services 10 a.m. SAINT MICHAEL LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL (LCMS) 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, 239-939-1218, Worship: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8 & 10:45 a.m. Bible Study for adults and children Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Phone for other dates & times. Plus Marriage Enrichment, Divorcecare, Griefshare. SAINT PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH 3751 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-4251, www.stpeterfmb.com. Sunday service at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. SAINT NICHOLAS MONASTERY Church and Bookstore:111 Evergreen Road (southwest corner of Evergreen Road and Gail Street.) Liturgical services conducted in English and Church Slavonic; following the Julian (Old) Calendar. Liturgical Services: Sundays and Holy Days: Hours at 9:30 a.m. Holy Liturgy at 10 a.m. Call to confirm service schedule: 239-997-2847; Bookstore: 239-691-1775 or visit www.saintnicholasmonastery.org. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 13031 Palm Beach Blvd (3 miles east of I75) East Fort Myers (across from Ft Myers Shores) 239 693 0818 Weekday masses: 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday Weekend masses: 4 p.m. Saturday Sunday 9 & 11 a.m. All Are Welcome! SOUTHWEST BAPTIST CHURCH 16940 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers, 454-3336 Robert G. Kasten, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Nursery available 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Junior Church grades one to five Wee Church Pre-K to K Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednsday Service 6 p.m. TEMPLE BETHEL SYNAGOGUE 16225 Winkler Road Fort Myers 239-433-0018, www.templebethel.com [email protected] Rabbi Jeremy Barras, Cantor Victor Geigner, Religious School Director Dale Cohen, Learning Tree Director Jesyca Virnig, Office Manager Inna Vasser Union For Reform Judaism Shabbat Service: Friday 7:30 p.m. Torah Study: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Religious School: Wednesday 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Learning Tree: Monday through Friday From page 10 TEMPLE JUDEA (CONSERVATIVE) 14486 A&W Bulb Road, Fort Myers, 433-0201, Rabbi: Rabbi Marc Sack Minyan: Monday at 9 a.m. Religious Education: Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings Services: Friday night at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Web site: www.tjswfl.org. continued on page 11 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 From page 10 Churches/Temples THE NEW CHURCH The New Church of SWFL is located 10811 Sunset Plaza Circ. #401, behind Zoomers. Rev. Gabriella Cahaley officiates worship services on Sundays at 11 a.m. during the season. Other worship events are held on the beach in Fort Myers Beach. See our webpage http://www. newchurchflorida.com/ or call for more information 239-481-5535. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH FORT MYERS 13411 Shire Lane (off Daniels Parkway one mile west of I-75). Minister: The Reverend Allison Farnum. Sunday services and religious education at 10:30 a.m. For information on all church events call 5612700 or visit www.uucfm.org. UNITY OF BONITA SPRINGS Family Service 10 to 11 a.m. Healing Circle 11 a.m. Hospitality and Fellowship, 11 a.m. Inspiring lesson, uplifting and dynamic music, meditation in a loving environment. Service held at 28285 Imperial Street, Bonita Springs. Call 947-3100. UNITY OF FORT MYERS 11120 Ranchette Rd, Fort Myers Sunday Services: 9:15 and 11 a.m. Children’s classes: 11 a.m. Reverend Jim Rosemergy. 239-278-1511, web: www. unityoffortmyers.org. Our God is Love, Our Race is Human, Our Religion is Oneness WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9065 Ligon Court, Fort Myers, across from HealthPark Hospital, 481-2125 Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Flea Market T he Hope United Presbyterian Church Flea Market will take place on Saturday, February 14, in the church parking lot at 7470 Hickory Drive, just off U.S. 41 in San Carlos School for all ages. 11 a.m. Blended Worship www.westminsterfortmyers.org WORD OF LIFE CHURCH 2120 Collier Ave, Fort Myers, 274-8881; Services: Sunday 10 a.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Bishop Gaspar and Michele Anastasi ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, 4814040, Pastor Curtis Deterding. Sunday Services 8 a.m. Traditional, 10:45 a.m. Blended, 9:30 a.m. Eductional Hour. Web site www.zionfm.org. 11 Barbershop Chorus Performance Family Service At Temple Judea O n Friday, February 13 at 5:30 p.m., Temple Judea will host Jammies and Jeans, a Shabbat evening especially for young children and their families. Held on the second Friday of each month, it is open to the community. The Jammies and Jeans Shabbat service is in addition to the regular 6:15 p.m. Shabbat service. Throw on your jeans and get your kids in their jammies for a casual, child-friendly Shabbat service filled with singing, storytelling and lots of fun. The Shabbat service by Rabbi Sack will be held in the synagogue, followed by dinner at 6 p.m. To make dinner reservations, send an email to [email protected]. Temple Judea is located at 14486 A&W Bulb Road in Fort Myers. For more information, call 433-0201 or go to www.tjswfl.org. The Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus is performing in Fort Myers Beach T he Paradise Coastmen Barbershop Chorus will perform in concert Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fort Myers Beach. The harmony group has been entertaining Southwest Florida audiences for 40 years. The program features barbershop classics as well as Broadway, patriotic and pop music favorites. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. While there is no charge for admission, donations are happily accepted. St. Peter Lutheran Church is at 3751 Estero Boulevard, phone 463-4251. Our email address is [email protected] from 8 a.m. until noon. Jewelry is featured for your Valentine as well as many other lovable items. The market is open to anyone wishing to sell their items for $20 per space. Setup begins at 7 a.m. Call the church for more information, 267-3331. Concert At Beach Chapel A n afternoon of operetta and Broadway favorites featuring internationally acclaimed bass baritone Douglas Renfroe and soprano Lesley Frost is scheduled for Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m. at Chapel by the Sea, Fort Myers Beach. They will be accompanied by cellist Susie Kelly from the SW Florida Symphony, and pianist Abigail Allison. The highlight of the performance will be selections from Fiddler on the Roof, in which Renfroe, as Tevye, toured in Austria, Bulgaria and Israel. Renfroe has begun his fifth season as artistic director of the Voices of Naples and has served as cantor and music director of Temple Bat Yam on Sanibel since 2001. A free will offering is requested. Saturday, February 7, 2015 Chinese & Japanese Cuisine OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Thurs 11am - 10pm Fri-Sat 11am - 11pm . Sun 12pm - 9pm www. ichiban-sushi-chinese.com Downtown Fort Myers (Post Office Arcade - Next to Hotel Indigo) 1520 Broadway For Takeout & Delivery Tel: 334-6991 12 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 The Afternoon Bite Lights Up During Cold Days by Capt. Matt Mitchell C old mornings on the water really made it feel like winter time this week. Warmer sunny afternoons were not only a much more pleasant time to be out fishing, but most days were a better bite than the mornings even though there was very little tide movement during most afternoons. If you wanted to catch snook, the afternoons produced a much better bite all week with the snook feeding best during the warmest part of the day. During the better water movement periods of the morning incoming tides, redfish and sheepshead fed pretty well most days despite the cold conditions. Morning redfish and sheepshead action was found while tucked deep in the mangrove creeks trying to keep everyone on board warm. On the coldest morning of the week, I had to switch it up a little to using the cold water tactic of chunks of shrimp instead of the usual live shrimp on a jig head rig. This little bit smaller presentation on crazy cold mornings turned out to make all the difference as we had some of the best redfish and sheepshead action so far this winter. Most of the 25-plus redfish we caught one morning where on the short side of the slot, although we did manage two keepers in the mid 20-inch range. Mixed in with the redfish in the bends of these same mangrove creeks were lots of sheepshead in the 3- to 5-pound range. Cold water temperatures during morning hours certainly where a little more challenging fishing though than the afternoon trips all week. One morning, the redfish bite would be just wide open then returning to the same shoreline the following day with the exact same set up, the redfish would have simply disappeared. Trying different creeks and moving around, we always managed a few morning reds but some days were just way better than others. As conditions warmed by mid-day, Send Us Your Fish Tales T he River Weekly would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at the River Weekly, 1609 Hendry Street, Suite 15, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, or email to [email protected]. CLEAR YOUR GEAR It Catches More Than Fish Discard fishing line responsibly/in designated receptacles Charles Eirkson from Pennsylvania with a 24-inch redfish, part of his first “Pine Island Slam” caught while on a afternoon fishing charter with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week fishing was a whole different ball game with the bait of choice being free-lined live shiners. Mangrove creeks came to life and really lit up as the snook came out of the woodwork during the warmest part of the day to chase down and attack live baits on the surface. Afternoons of catching 20-plus snook up to roughly 30 inches have been quite common along with keeper-sized mangrove snapper and large trout getting in on the live bait buffet. To be still shiner fishing in February is BOAT RENTALS Fishing • Cabbage Key Dolphin Watching Captains Available 472-5800 Jensen’s Marina Captiva Island 1 an awesome thing. So far this winter, fishing has been some of the best we have experienced in years. I think a big part of this is that we still have shiners around, which when taken into the back country are simply a irresistible bait that fish just cannot refuse. Going back to my log book from years past, generally most of February has been spent catching lots of sheepshead, which are certainly here to catch. But with such great snook fishing being a option, I have not had to go that route for much more than a morning or two during the coldest periods. Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel in 1980. He now lives in St. James City and works as a back country fishing guide. If you have comments or questions, email [email protected]. Read us online at IslandSunNews.com ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. • NEW MOTOR SALES • REBUILT POWERHEADS • • FACTORY TRAINED • MERCURY – MARINER – JOHNSON – EVINRUDE SUZUKI – YAMAHA – OMC – I/O'S – MERCRUISER Y Your Bottom B tt Courteous Professional Marine Repair Service • Dockside Service Serving Sanibel & Captiva For Life Call C all on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 Dave Doane THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 CROW Case Of The Week: Local Jailbird ‘Arrested’ by Patricia Molloy C hances are you know the old joke, “So a guy walks into a bar...” But have you heard the one about the bird? On the evening of Sunday, February 1, a doublecrested cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) was delivered to CROW in the back of a Sanibel Police Department cruiser. “He was found sitting on a barstool at one of the local restaurants. He was exhibiting drunken behavior,” said Dr. Heather Barron with a laugh. But she really wasn’t kidding. “He has red tide poisoning or brevetoxicosis, which causes ataxia and other neurologic signs which are very similar to a drunk person. It also causes a lack of inhibition and these double-crested cormorants will often approach people with no sign of fear,” she explained. Upon arrival at the clinic, the cormorant was so weak and dehydrated that it was unable to stand. Since brevetoxicosis can cause kidney problems, Dr. Heather ordered injections of subcutaneous fluids, an electrolyte solution that can be given to animals for hydration. The cormo- rant was also fed fatty fish in order to maintain its caloric intake, as avians can lose weight very quickly in captivity. The exhausted patient spent the evening in a clean, quiet cage in the clinic’s ICU and received some much needed rest. By the following morning, the bird’s condition had improved as evidenced by its ability to stand. The “arrested” cormorant will spend several more days inside of the wildlife clinic under observation. Each morning after fluid injections, the cormorant is placed in one of the clinic’s bathtubs to snack on smelt and to swim, which is great physical therapy. Once its strength and stamina returns, Dr. Heather will move it to an outdoor enclosure on the property in preparation for release. If you do not have the time to spare to volunteer, consider sponsoring CROW’s patients, as they do not have health insurance to cover their bills. You may specify that your donation to be used to help specific patients (like the double-crested cormorant in this story, #15-0202) or a certain species. Go to CROW’s website (www.crowclinic.org) for more information. CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife hospital providing veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife from our local area. The hospital accepts patients seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 4723644 or visit: www.crowclinic.org. The jailbird in question, a double-crested cormorant, was found on a barstool at the Sanibel Holiday Inn. It was kindly delivered to CROW by the Sanibel Police Department. Complete DO-IT-YOURSELF Boat Parts Store Cobra VHF Radio $ 119.95 Bimini Tops ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐĂƚ Marine Speakers $ 199 6.5” waterproof $ 85.95 Hours: 2 Pack Fenders with Line $ 95 Deck Chairs $ 59.99 each 2-Cycle Oil $ 16.60 34. 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Williams B erry C. Williams (1915 to 1976) was something of a legend as a fisherman in the waters off Fort Myers in the 1950s and early 1960s. Reproduced for you here are chapters from his unfinished Fisherman’s Tropical Fabrics Novelty Yarn Quilting Notions Beads Open pen Daily Small flowers are visible in this “cup” that collects water and organic debris for nourishment Fuchs’ bromeliad (Guzmania monostachia), cardinal airplant (Tillandsia fasciculate), and the giant airplant (Tillandsia utriculata) are among those that have been affected, and all three are listed as endangered in the state. Common non-native ornamental bromeliads include the silver vase plant (Aechmea fasciata), queen’s tears (Billbergia nutans), and the fool-proof plant (Billbergia pyramidalis). Bromeliads typically have spines along the leaf edges and tip. The cup at the center of the leaves collects rain and organic debris for nourishment. In some species, extravagant spikes of flowers emerge from the cup, but in others, small flowers appear within it. Bromeliads are a low-maintenance attractive plant, provided they are given the right spot. Some species grow in soil, but many, including several Florida natives, are epiphytes, or air plants. Epiphytes use a rough-barked tree such as the live oak for a growing platform. They are not parasites, but take advantage of the location for sunlight and food. Give bromeliads a well-drained spot to avoid rot. Clumps of plants can grow to several feet tall. They typically live only several years, but produce pups, or suckers, that can be separated from the parent and relocated. Paradise, an account of his fishing adventures that are often hilarious and always instructional. It is presented by Williams’ daughter, Cynthia Williams, a freelance writer and editor living in Bokeelia on Pine Island. Chapter VII Part IX Berry has taken a prospective house buyer fishing. His uncle Russell and Russell’s friend Ollie accompany them in a rented boat. The day has been a series of near disasters visited upon the hapless Russell by his blundering buddy Ollie. Now a storm has come up, and Berry and Maxton have made it back safely to Punta Rassa, only to discover that Russell and Ollie are nowhere in sight. At this point, I really began to have the miseries way deep down. I could envision a double-feature funeral, if we could ever recover the bodies, and the thought flashed through my mind as to whether I’d ship Uncle Russell and Ollie back to Tennessee by Englehardt’s or Harvey’s funeral home. Just when I was at my lowest ebb, and was seriously wishing I’d stayed out there and drowned with them, my binoculars caught sight of a lurching spot on the horizon! There was no mistaking it! It was Uncle Russell and Ollie, foolishly plowing full speed through the billowing waves. Each time an angry swell lashed the boat, I completely lost sight of Ollie, but there Uncle Russell was, riding proudly erect in the bow, clutching each side of the boat in a vice-like grip. He was sans hat, but still swaddled in his soggy life jacket, grimly determined to see it through to the bitter end. Each time Uncle Russell and bow dipped forward with the surge of the wave, up bobbed Ollie, motor and stern. My binoculars could never catch a full view of both bow and stern at the same time. I knew we still weren’t over the hump, so I nervously asked Bill Copley if he thought the rickety old boat would hold together. “Oh, it’ll hold unless the bottom drops out. That guy is running full speed and crashing to those waves head on. He must be crazy as hell. You can’t handle a flat-bottomed boat like that.” “You’re not much help, Bill. Can’t you think of something more cheerful?” “Operating a boat like that, they need help from a higher source than me. They’ve both got life jackets on, though. Scrapbook Papers Children’s Crafts Art Supplies Shell Crafts Gifts Find us on www.threecraftyladies.com ecraftyladies.com Ask about our Sewing Machine Rental Program! STOP IN ON THURSDAY’S FOR OUR MAKE-IT-AND-TAKE-IT BEAD BRACELET ACTIVITY! 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel Some species will tolerate full sun, but most need some shade. They thrive on a humid environment, but shouldn’t need watering except in very dry spells, when water can be added to the cup. They make good accent plants or groundcovers, but not near walking areas because of the spines. They are also popular as container plants. Sources: Florida Landscape Plants by John V. Watkins and Thomas J. Sheehan, south-florida-plant-guide.com/ bromeliad.html, edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep337, and hort.ufl.edu. Plant Smart explores the diverse flora of South Florida. Berry with unidentified business associates, circa 1957 We can fish them out if they go under.” To be continued next week… Our email address is [email protected] THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Free Guided Walk At Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve C aloosahatchee Creeks Preserve East is offering a free guided nature walk at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 14. A Lee County volunteer naturalist and a Florida Master Gardener will lead participants on a 1/2-mile nature walk at the preserve, located at 10130 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. This ADA-compliant boardwalk and trail traverses wetlands, oak hammocks, and pine flatwoods. Participants will learn more about the birds, butterflies, plants and animals that make this preserve their home. Restrooms and picnic shelters are available. Participants should meet in the parking lot and remember to bring water, hat, sunscreen, binoculars, camera and wear closed-toed shoes. Pets are not permitted on this guided walk. Call 707-0862 for additional information. This tour is provided in cooperation with Lee A pileated woodpecker hunts grubs at County Conservation 2020. Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve 15 Outdoor Family Movie Night At The Alliance O utdoor Family Movie Nights continue the Alliance for the Arts on Friday, February 6 at 7 p.m. with Charlotte’s Web. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and watch this classic story under the stars with family and friends. In Charlotte’s Web, Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season because he knows he is bound for the dinner table. So he hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen. The Outdoor Family Movie Night series continues on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. with Mr. Popper’s Penguins, and concludes on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. with Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest. A suggested $5 family donation helps ensure continued free family programming at the Alliance. Support for Family Movie Night is provided by Briers CPA, DinoLingo.com Language Learning Programs for Kids, Internet Services Group of Florida (ISG), Pediatric Dentistry of Fort Myers – Dr. Tim Verwest, Riverside Realty, Staging Matters and Winged Foot Title. The Alliance presents the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web on February 6 at 7 p.m. The alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. For more information, call 939-2787 (ARTS) or go to www.artinlee.org. Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Support The EAA Reservoir Project Appeal On Everglades Restoration submitted by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors T his time sensitive appeal is directed to our business community members and partners in the quest for addressing devastating water releases to the estuary. We need your support and ask that you take three important actions as soon as possible. First, we ask that you add your business name in support of an EAA Reservoir Project Coalition effort to urge the Florida legislature to purchase land in the EAA for a reservoir before the option expires this year. Purchase of the land for a reservoir will create the opportunity to flow water south out of Lake Okeechobee and relieve our estuary of devastating releases. Funding for the project must be secured by April to make this happen. Second, we ask you to post public comment on the Senate website in support of using Amendment 1 money to fund the purchase. We need a clear and unified message from all our members, supporters and community businesses that: • We need land for the EAA Reservoir to protect the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers, Everglades National Park and Florida Bay. • The time is now; the option expires in October 2015. • If you are not going to buy the land needed for a reservoir, what is your plan? • We are facing another lost summer with no long term solutions for storing more water south of Lake Okeechobee. Third, share this information with your community groups, business partners and neighbors. This effort will protect our local economy. Please take these three actions now: 1. Please email [email protected] to add your business name to the EAA Reservoir Coalition so we can show broad community support for completing the land purchase. In the subject line of the email include: Add my business in support of the EAA Reservoir 1. Go to the senate website – www.flsenate.gov/Media/Topics/wlc – and submit comments on how Amendment 1 money should be used. Below is a suggested message. Feel free to add a personal reason or experience of how polluted excess water affected your business or family but be sure to submit comments so your voice can be heard. In the FY16 budget, along with other water and land conservation purposes, bond Amendment 1 funds to buy land for the EAA Reservoir Project to reduce harmful discharges to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers and provide clean water for the Everglades and other users. 1. Forward this email to fellow business members and community groups encouraging them to add their names to the coalition. This past election Floridians spoke up loud and clear in support of protecting our states natural resources. Amendment 1, the Florida Water and Land Legacy, garnered the support of 75 percent of statewide voters and 78 percent of Lee County voters. The amendment requires one third of documentary stamp revenue be placed into the Land Acquisition Trust Fund and spent on environmental programs and initiatives. The next step is drafting the implementing legislation. Senate President Andy Gardiner has tasked the Senate Committee on Environmental Preservation and Conservation, chaired by Senator Charlie Dean, with this effort and they have launched a website asking the public to share our thoughts on how the money is spent. Our job is to assure that the funding, estimated for this year at $702 million dollars, is spent for the projects and purposes identified in the amendment. This is an investment in our community and our future. Thanks for taking action today! 16 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Summer Camp At Alliance For Arts Online registration for Alliance for the Arts’ Summer Arts Camp begins February 14 submitted by Brandi Couse, Education Director G reetings Alliance members, camp families and friends. We are pleased to announce that Summer Arts Camp 2015 online registration opens to Alliance members at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 14. Non-member registration opens February 28. The camps kick off June 15 with the theme Blast Into The Future! A $75 Alliance Family Membership is required to register early and receive discounted camp prices. Call 939-2787 to check your membership status. We have upgraded our online account system this year, so you will need to create a new account even if your child has joined us in the past. You may choose to become a member or renew your membership during the registration process. It will be an optional item chosen at the end of the online registration process. The Camps The Alliance Summer Arts Camp experience will captivate children’s imagination and expose them to a wide spectrum of the arts. Our camps combine instruction in visual arts, voice, dance and drama. Each week of our main camp culminates with a Friday visual art exhibit and final performance in the theater. There is an informal final performance in the Mini Summer Arts Camp. We’re excited to announce that longtime alliance instructor Phyllis Fields-Rayner is taking over the reins as main camp director. We’re happy to welcome back Sue Hansen as our Mini Summer Arts Camp director this year. We look forward to seeing many friendly faces of returning campers, but also hope to see lots of new ones. Tell your friends.! Summer Arts Camp (First through sixth grades) Hours: 9: a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday Daily Arrival Time: 8:45 to 9 a.m. Exhibit and Final Performance Fridays: 2:30 p.m. Tuition: $160 per week for members, $2; entire balance due June 10 Early drop-off 8 a.m./late pick-up 5 p.m.: $30 per week (Daily Drop In: $10) Campers are divided into age-based groups of 15 students which travel through three performing arts and three visual arts centers each day. Performing arts centers include music, dance and theater. Campers explore skills and techniques for art production while they sing, dance and act their way to the Friday stage performance. Visual arts centers include a creative station, a visual art center and a set and prop design shop where they work on the weekly set. Final performances are based on each week’s theme. Additional activities include morning outdoor snack time (remember to put something extra in their lunch box for a snack), lunch and afternoon activity time. On select days there will be treats available for purchase, visits from local celebrities and a field trip to visit Broadway Palm Dinner Theater during Forever Broadway week. Each morning and afternoon, campers prepare for their amazing Friday performance, rehearse their finale songs and watch other groups work toward the completed project. The final performance takes place in the theater at 2:30 p.m. every Friday. • Every camper receives a T-shirt and weekly camp photo • Bring a bag lunch and snack (no refrigeration available) • Tennis shoes recommended (no flip flops) • Campers do a lot of painting projects that can get messy, so please wear clothes that can get dirty! Mini Summer Arts Camp Campers must be five by September 1, 2015. Limit 18 children per week. Hours: 9: a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday Daily Arrival Time: 8:45 to 9 a.m. Tuition: $200 per week for members, $240 for non-members 50 percent deposit due upon registration; entire balance due June 10 Early drop-off 8 a.m./late pick-up 5 p.m. is $30 per week (Daily Drop In: $10) One extra bonus week of Mini Summer Arts Camp (June 8-12) Each day campers explore a variety of artistic mediums and experiences, including visual arts, music, dance, theatre, as well as center time and snacks. (Snacks provided for Minis.) • Every camper receives a T-shirt and weekly camp photo • Bring a bag lunch (no refrigeration available) • Tennis shoes recommended (no flip flops) • Campers do a lot of painting projects that can get messy, so please wear clothes that can get dirty! The Weekly Themes Bonus Pre-Camp Week For Mini Summer Arts Camp: Magical Kingdoms! (June 8-12) Blast Into The Future (June 15-19) Jump through a time portal into the future. Take a wild ride into an amazing new world filled with fun and adventures beyond your wildest dreams. What surprises might the future hold? Hawaiian Hullabaloo (June 22-26) Aloha! Tune up your ukulele and string your leis. Grab your straw skirts and island shirts because we’re having a Polynesian luau where hula dancers and hula hoopers will keep you movin’ and groovin’ to the island beat. Forever Broadway (June 29 to July 3) Light the lights. Curtain up. Step into a Broadway musical, A little tap and a lot of talent will make this razzle-dazzle week. Jungle Fever (July 6-10) Roar with energy and excitement as native drums lead the way to a swinging rainforest adventure. Gentle creatures greet you and the mostly friendly predators hopefully won’t eat you in this wild romp through the jumping jungle. Winter In July (July 13-17) As summer temperatures continue to rise we’re bringing in a blast of Arctic cold to cool things down. You won’t believe what happens after a freak summer blizzard strikes sunny Southwest Florida! Mad Scientist (July 20-24) Break out your lab coat and enter a wacky world of strange science filled with murky jars, bubbling test tubes, electric coils and levitating levers. What could the mad scientist be up to? Fiesta! (July 27-31) Come on down we’re throwing the world’s biggest party and we need you to make it happen. Dust off your dancing shoes and bring your friends because this celebration is going to last until dawn. Under The Big Top (August 3-7) Step right up and get your ticket to the Greatest Show on Earth. Join the ringmaster for a spectacular show where elephants entertain, trapeze artists stun, acrobats amaze and clowns delight. Thrills and chills await one and all! Alliance for the Arts is located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. For more information, call 939-2787 or go to www.artinlee.org. From page 9 Fort Myers Fare from the area’s premier musical talent. Just upstairs from Nellie’s is Ugly’s Waterside Bar, the place where everyone gets prettier, and happy hour is all day, every day. Parking for your car or boat is free for patrons. The GPS coordinates are 26”27’23.41” N • 81”57’15.18” W. 1131 First Street, Fort Myers Beach at the Fort Myers Historic Seaport at Nervous Nellie’s Marina. Call 463-8077. SS HOOKERS Get hooked on great cuisine and spirits at SS Hookers. The restaurant pays tribute to the rich history of Punta Rassa, the home of big game fishing. It serves American cuisine with a Cajun twist. Waterfront dining is available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. After a triumphant day of fishing, bring your catch to the restaurant: “If you hook it, our chef will cook it.” A late night bar features live music nightly. A fresh seafood market, bait shop and gifts are also on-site. 17501 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers. Call 466-4377. SUNSHINE GRILLE Formerly known as the Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Lounge, Sunshine Grille serves all of your favorite dishes for lunch and dinner. In addition to its previous menu, the restaurant is also serving gourmet flat breads prepared in a wood fired stove with fresh oak. Wood-fired steaks fill out the menu, including a ribeye and a porterhouse, to go along with the famous wood fired filet mignon. Happy hour and live music are featured daily. 8700 Gladiolous Drive, Fort Myers. Call 489-2233. Lake Kennedy Senior Center Red Sox Spring Training Bus Trip T ake me out to the ball game! Join the Kennedy Kruisers as they venture to JetBlue Park to see the Boston Red Sox battle the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, March 17 in spring training action. See your favorite baseball stars up close during batting practice. Enjoy a delightful pre-game BBQ buffet with family and friends. The infield grandstand seats should make this St. Patrick’s Day a lucky one. Bus trip participants should arrive by 9:45 a.m. prior to the departure at 10 a.m. The return time following the game is approximately 5 p.m. Cost is $69 for members and $74 for non-members. Sign up early; seats will go fast. Pre-registration is required. Lake Kennedy Senior Center is located at 400 Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral. For more information, call 574-0575. 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This 60-minute work takes its name from the deep oceanic layer where little light penetrates and aquatic life begins to become bioluminescent. Created by choreographer and FGCU dance instructor Lynn Neuman, with original music by Joshua Davis, Disphotic Twilight Zone will include post-performance discussions following each show. Five dancers and three actors will perform Neuman’s choreography and text by Aidan Feldman while Davis plays his FGCU Disphotic Twilight Zone score live. The choreography reflects the movement of marine life, yet the work as a whole questions the nature of reality and the human perception of it – much like the classic television show The Twilight Zone. A reflecting pond created by technical director Anne Carncoss serves as a mirror and a meditation tank. Disphotic Twilight Zone marks the theater program’s first main-stage dance performance, but it is not the first time Neuman and Davis have collaborated. Neuman is a choreographer, director, teacher and performer who serves as artistic director of Artichoke Dance Company in New York City. Her work has been presented nationally and internationally under the auspices of the company since 1995, and she has been commissioned to create more than 20 works for other companies. Davis is a bassist, composer, arranger and educator who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the National Concert Hall in Taiwan. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. February 13, 14, 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. February 15, 21 and 22. Admission is $10 for the general public and $7 for students. Tickets are available online at theatrelab.fgcu.edu. For more information, contact Lynn Neuman at [email protected]. Beach Art Association Offers Painting Collage Class T he Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s exhibitions and programs are open to the public. Offered on Thursday, February 12, is Seductive Surfaces for Painting and Collage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will explore new, fun and innovative approaches to collage and painting using acrylic mediums with mixed media artist Kevin D. Tobin. They will try new surfaces, learn to create a multitude of surfaces with acrylic gels and grounds that can enhance the collage process. Grounds for washes, glazes, texture, layering for drawing and painting and applying imageswill also be shown. This class is suitable for all levels. Materials are supplied. Although no actual drawing experience necessary, students may bring along favorite drawing elements such as pastels, colored pencils etc. and a brush and a palette knife or two along with a small container for water and paper towels. Fee for members is $60, for non-members, $70. To register call the association at 463-390; for further information, call Mary at 3144178. Dr. Michael Baron FGCU Music School Presents The Virtuosity Of The Tenor Saxophone T he Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) presents The Virtuosity of the Tenor Saxophone concert, as part of the Faculty & Guest Artist Series in U.Tobe Recital Hall, Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. The concert features James Houlik, tenor saxophone, accompanied by Michael Baron, Bower School professor, on piano and Mario Bernardo on alto saxophone. Houlik has been critically acclaimed around the world as the pre-eminent performer on tenor saxophone. He performs with many of the world’s greatest orchestras, and most often performing music that has been composed for him. Houlik has performed for former President Bill Clinton in the East Room of the White House and in the major music capitals of the world. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $7 for students and are available for purchase at www.fgcu.edu/cas/bsm, or at the door. For more information, contact Joanna Hoch at 745-4268 or email jhoch@fgcu. edu. James Houlik From page 1 Alliance Bluegrass Bottom Feeders and North Carolina based Nu-Blu, who return to for a special two-hour set. Visit www.ArtInLee.org or call 9392787 for more information. To learn more about the Acoustic Music Society of Southwest Florida, visit www.Palmgrass.org. The Alliance campus and galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 19 Memorial Exhibit To Benefit The Alliance For The Arts T he Alliance for the Arts will present a solo exhibition of Diana Rutherford’s portraits in the Theater Lobby Gallery from February 6 through 28, with an opening reception on Friday, February 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Rutherford was born in Illinois in 1939 and died in Fort Myers in 2013. Thirteen portraits features her soulful paintings for which she was internationally known. Ten of the 13 portraits will be available for sale through silent auction, with proceeds to benefit the Alliance for the Arts, courtesy of the family of Diana Rutherford. “During her lifetime, Diana Rutherford completed 30 portraits. Her subjects over the years included artists, substance abusers and saints, many of whom lived in Lee County,” said exhibit curator Barbara Hill. “Rutherford is considered one of Self Portrait, Up Close, a washed and Southwest Florida’s premier portraitists, mixed media on paper by Diane painting in the style of master portrait Rutherford painters Lucian Freud, David Bates and Alice Neel.” Although trained classically, her painting approach was decidedly non-traditional. Rutherford preferred to work from live models, although a camera was used in rare occasions. She was interested in capturing the quirky charm, celebrating the uniqueness of each individual. Several of the works in this exhibition are self-portraits. Rutherford’s work has been exhibited in 18 solo exhibitions as well as numerous group, invitational and juried exhibitions nationally and internationally. Rutherford received six awards for her portrait painting in Boston and Florida and had been commissioned to do portraits in the Boston/Cambridge area as well as the Aix-enProvence and Nice regions of France. Her work is in the private collections in the United States and Puerto Rico as well as France, and the United Kingdom. She died in Fort Myers on September 24, 2013. Young Man Resting, an oil painting on canvas by Diane Rutherford Liz And Peter, an oil painting on linen by Diane Rutherford Music Of Champions At Mann Hall Flea Market T he North Fort Myers Community Flea Market will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the North Fort Myers Library at 2000 North Recreation Park Way. Space is available for $5 (tables and chairs will not be provided). Pre-registration is required. Call 533-7200 or 239-533-7205 to pay and reserve a space. Enchanted Ballroom Opens In Bonita Springs S ports themes, fight songs and the sounds of team spirit will feature guest narrator, retired Minnesota Twins announcer John Gordon, and Glenn Donnellan, National Symphony Orchestra violinist performing on The Electric Slugger. It is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 Edison Parkway, Fort Myers,. Tickets range from $22 to $62. Call 418-1500. Calendar Girls At Swamp Buggy Race Enchanted Ballroom’s ribbon cutting at their new Bonita Springs location T he Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Enchanted Ballroom on January 28 to celebrate the opening of its new location in The Promenade at 26795 South Bay Drive, Suite #110 in Bonita Springs. Enchanted Ballroom is an outlet for stress relief, exercise, socializing, expressing one’s self, and, of course, dancing. It welcomes members of all ages and different levels of experience and covers a wide variety of dance styles including American smooth and rhythm as well as international standard, Latin dancing, social dance and line dance. Enchanted Ballroom offers private lessons, group classes, workshops and dance parties. For more information about Enchanted Ballroom, visit www. TheEnchanted Ballroom.com. The Calendar Girls D onning their Dolly Parton wigs, The Calendar Girls entertained a sold-out audience during intermission at the 2015 Swamp Buggy Budweiser Winter Classic on January 25 in Naples. Since 2006, The Calendar Girls have been paying it forward through song and dance in Southwest Florida and would love to make your next event sparkle. For more information, visit www.calendargirlsflorida.com or call Katherine at 850-6010. 20 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 From page 1 insects closely, Heymann witnessed endless complexity in both color and form. He believes there is vast intelligence and beauty in nature and strives to convey that through his artwork. By combining realism and abstraction in an ever-evolving process, each of his paintings will typically Arts For ACT through painting full time. McGreens’ art consists of a dark blend of cute and creepy that invites the viewer to move into a world where his creatures have their own agendas. These eccentric souls explore their odd worlds and guide us through what is their reality. The world around him, his dreams, and other artists that he comes in contact with musically, lyrically, and artistically inspires him. Funny things that may occur in his daily life, ridiculous things that humans do is also a big inspiration. “What makes my world go round are my wife, our Boston terriers, self sustainable home farming, wrenching on, and restoring vintage import motorcycles,” McGreens explained. “And, of course... to paint!” The Art by Kids with Cancer exhibit is produced, drawn and painted by the children at The Pediatric Oncology/ Hematology program at the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. The program raises awareness in the general community as to the importance of the arts in healing and the challenges faced by local families of children diagnosed with cancer. The Young Artists Awards, a not-forprofit organization serving area children, mats and frames and then showcases, sells and auctions selected pieces of the children’s artwork. Trained volunteers will be available to talk about the artwork and program during the opening. More infor- From page 1 Gourmet Gladiators’ Cook-Off Artwork by Jerry McGreens mation can be found at www.youngartistsawards.org. The program will also be accepting donations of art supplies during the opening on February 6. Small canvases, acrylic paints, brushes and frames are especially needed. Heymann is a new resident of Fort Myers from Jacksonville, Florida. His inspiration is derived from his varied personal experiences outdoors, from crewing sailboats and working with the Florida Park Service to spending three months in the wilderness and hiking 1,200 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, he accumulated a large volume of visual references to portray. By studying animals, plants and Desirable çÄÝ Golf & Tennis Community Newly Renovated 3BR/2BA Pool Home • $ 669,000 Isabella Rasi 246-4716 239ENGEL & VÖLKERS influence the next. It is his hope that his work will encourage people to look closer at their true surroundings and find both inspiration and connectivity in the natural world. 1101 Periwinkle Way #105, Sanibel, FL • 239-472-0044 degree in hotel and restaurant management from Boston University and the Advanced Level Sommelier certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Balink first made a splash in Southwest Florida more than 20 years ago as executive chef at South Seas Plantation on Captiva, and owned and partnered in many ventures, including the muchloved Harold’s on Bay in the River District. Chefs Fabrice Deletrain and Ben Voisin will hit the stage as a dynamic duo of French chefs classically trained on their native soil. The pair of ex-pats represents the culinary powerhouse at Fathoms Restaurant & Bar, where Deletrain has served as executive chef since the waterfront eatery’s predecessor, The Joint, opened in 2006. L’École de Paris des Métiers de la Table is his alma mater, and he worked with Michelin three-star chef Harold Balink Guy Savoy for eight years. Voisin joined Deletrain at Fathoms at Cape Harbour in September from Montpelier Plantation and Beach on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Previously he managed 20 kitchen teams as executive sous chef at the luxurious La Manga Club Hotel Principe Felipe in Spain. Upon graduating from Lycée Hôtelier de Talence, Voisin became the junior French champion of ice carving in 2002. He is also executive chef at Fathoms’ neighbor, The French Press. Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland has become well known for its ultramodern take on catering, and its owner is the final Fabrice Deletrain and Ben Voisin formidable contender in this gastronomical battle royale. Formerly executive chef of M Waterfront Grille in Naples, Roland is no stranger to competition and often collaborates with other chefs and industry professionals to organize events to heighten creativity and self-improvement in this dynamic field. He has worked for Daniel Boulud at his world-famous establishments Restaurant Daniel and Café Boulud. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and launched his career at the TPC private golf course at Jasna Polana in Princeton, New Jersey. The 2014 Imagine Gala raised $75,000 and this year’s gourmet gladiators are determined to top that sum. Order tickets at i-sci.org for a night of delectable discoveries, cocktails, dancing, a live and silent auction, and many surprises. Several levels of sponsorship are still available, offering exciting promotional opportunities, gala tickets, a seat on the Celebrity Cook-Off Judge’s Panel and family memberships. All proceeds support Southwest Florida’s only science center and aquarium, which offers STEM exhibits for Southwest Florida children and families. t5JUMFBOE$MPTJOH4FSWJDFT t3FBM&TUBUFBOE1SPQFSUZ-BX t1SPCBUF t-BOEMPSE5FOBOU%JTQVUFT t$POEPNJOJVNBOE)PNFPXOFST"TTPDJBUJPO-BX Located across the street from Gulf Harbour 15065 McGregor Blvd, Ste 104, Fort Myers 1IPOFt'BY Online: www.NaumannLawPA.com www.RealtyClosings.com .FFUPVS$MPTJOH5FBN/JDPMF/BVNBOOBOE4BNBOUIB#BLFS THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 School Smart by Shelley M. Greggs, NCSP D ear Shelley, We have just moved to this area from a very small school district where everyone knew each other. Now nobody knows us so I have a meeting set up with my children’s teachers to introduce ourselves. I don’t know exactly what I should be sharing with them. What is most important for the teachers to know about my children? Trina K., Ft. Myers Trina, You are doing a great job helping your children to have school success by meeting with their teachers. Students do best when parents and teachers work together as partners and there are things you can share that will help the teacher do his or her job more effectively. While your child’s teacher is the expert in education, no one knows more about your child than you do. Here are some key things teachers have reported that they would like to know about their students. Sharing this information with a teacher will help her better understand your child’s needs and lay the groundwork for a cooperative relationship throughout the school year. • Health conditions: If your child wears glasses, hearing aides, is diabetic, uses an inhaler, is allergic to peanuts or insects, or has a serious health condition, her teacher should know. It’s also helpful to let the teacher know whether your child has been diagnosed with any other conditions that may affect behavior and concentration. • Family issues: Share with the teacher if your family is going through a major adjustment that could affect your child, such as a divorce, a death in the family or other significant changes. Alert the teachers to these situations so they can watch for behavioral changes. • Personality traits or behavior issues: Let the teacher know if your child is unusually shy, talkative or impulsive. You may also want to let the teacher know if your child has anger issues, cries easily or has some other behavior that could get in the way of positive classroom conduct. It’s best to make teachers aware of these issues before they become a problem at school. • Strengths and weaknesses: Make sure to share your children’s academic strengths and weaknesses. If you tell teachers these things right away, they’ll have more time to help your children improve and encourage in the areas they need it most. • Study habits: Tell teachers about your children’s study habits and any issues they face in completing the work. Teachers often can offer suggestions to make homework time go more smoothly. • Special interests: Knowing more about your child’s hobbies or interests can help the teacher make deeper connections in the classroom with both the curriculum and with other students who have similar interests. Sharing these important pieces of information with your children’s teachers should help both the teachers and your children have a successful transition to their new school. Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at Florida SouthWestern State College, where she teaches psychology and education courses. She is also a nationally certified school psychologist and consultant for School Consultation Services, a private educational consulting company. Questions for publication may be addressed to [email protected]. Not all questions submitted can be addressed through this publication. 21 FGCU Hosts Math Conference F lorida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Department of Mathematics will host the third annual Advancing Student Participation in Research Experiences (ASPiRE), a one-day math conference on Saturday, February 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Academic Building 7 (AB7). The conference is designed for undergraduates from FGCU and others interested in learning about research experiences in mathematics. Guest speakers with extensive experience running National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates programs, will describe prior projects completed by students, ideas for future projects,and offer advice about the application process. Local faculty engaged in joint work with students will have the opportunity to speak about their current and ongoing research projects. Afternoon sessions will be devoted to student research presentations. For more information about the conference, visit http://jaffarali.org/aspire/. For further information, contact Dr. Jaffar Ali Shahul Hameed, associate professor in the Department of Mathematics and chair of the organizing committee, at 5901470, or [email protected]. Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Local High Schools In Top 10 Florida Schools F lorida SouthWestern Collegiate High School (FSWC) Charlotte and Lee were listed in the top 10, according to the Florida Department of Education’s recently released grades for high schools across the state of Florida. Schools were eligible to receive a grade up to 1,600; FSWC Lee was ranked number five in the state with a score of 1483 and FSWC Charlotte was ranked number eight with a score of 1,461. “This is a direct reflection of the caliber of our faculty and staff at both schools, in addition to the hard work and determination of our students,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, president of Florida SouthWestern State College. “What makes this even more impressive is the fact that both schools are open enrollment, with a lottery draw each year to accept 100 students per class.” “In an era of education focused on high stakes testing, it is impressive to see two schools perform in the top ten with little to no emphasis placed on testing. Our teachers and administrators keep FSWC students focused on competency based learning through innovative and contemporary learning strategies,” said Dr. Erin Harrel, Dean of the School of Education. Dr. Harrel provides oversight for the School of Education, Dual Enrollment, as well as the two Collegiate High Schools. “We are very proud of the work these two schools accomplish in preparing college ready students. It is an honor to work amongst such talented teachers, staff and faculty.” “We are so proud of our faculty, staff and students for this recognition. It’s in part thanks to their hard work throughout the year,” said Brian Botts, principal of FSWC Lee. “It is extremely rewarding to be listed in the top ten and receive this honor for the excellent education programs that we create and provide,” said Diane Juneau, principal of FSWC Charlotte. FSWC Charlotte is designed to provide students of all ability levels an opportunity to graduate with both a high school degree and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. The teaching methods used provide students an engaging learning environment and opportunities to receive additional educational resources through the high school and Florida SouthWestern State College. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Charlotte County, visit www.fsw.edu/wp/ cchs. FSWC Lee provides a dynamic STEM focused learning environment that is dedicated to creating and sustaining the independent learning process with a focus on helping students construct knowledge through projects, hands on activities, and academic debate/discussion. An integral part of the school’s mission is to connect qualified and motivated students to maximizing their college dual enrollment options. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Lee County, visit www.fsw.edu/wp/lchs. Financial Focus Kids In College? Fill Out That Student Aid Form by Jennifer Basey W e’ve just begun the new year and the next academic year is still months away. Nonetheless, if you have a child who will be attending college in the fall, it’s not too soon to start thinking about what might be a vital component of paying for his or her higher education: financial aid. Specifically, to help ensure that your child doesn’t miss out on federal and state student grants, work-study and loans for the 2015-16 school year, you’ll want to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. You can start the application process by visiting www.fafsa.ed.gov. Even if you have a fair amount of financial assets, you should probably fill out a FAFSA. In the first place, all parents receive an “asset protection allowance,” based on the age of the older parent. For two-parent families, this allowance generally shelters between $25,000 and $50,000 in assets from FAFSA considerations; for single parents, the range is typically between $6,000 and $10,000. The allowance may be higher for parents 65 and older. Furthermore, in determining your expected family contribution, FAFSA won’t look at your pension plan, your IRA, your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement account. Assets held outside retirement plans – the balances in your checking and savings accounts, CDs, investment real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and so on – will be counted in the FAFSA calculations, but as a parent, you will only be expected to contribute up to 5.64 percent of these assets, as opposed to assets held in your child’s name, which are usually assessed at 20 percent. You may want to pay special attention to one particular asset, the 529 plan. A 529 plan is a popular college savings vehicle and for a pretty good reason: The investment dollars you place in a 529 plan can grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are free of federal and state taxes, provided the money is only used for higher education expenses. (The earnings portion of withdrawals used for other purposes may be fully taxable, and might incur a 10 percent penalty, as well.) Plus, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible on your state taxes. Like your other non-retirement assets, a 529 plan will be assessed at up to 5.64 percent for FAFSA purposes. Some families, seeking to totally keep their 529 plan assets out of aid calculations ask the grandparents to own the account. This could be a problem, though, because while the grandparents’ 529 plan won’t be reported as an asset on FAFSA, withdrawals from the plan will be treated as untaxed income to the beneficiary (i.e., the grandchild) on the next year’s FAFSA, continued on page 23 22 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 deaRPharmacist Natural Vitamin E Aids Memory And Cholesterol by Suzy Cohen, RPh D ear Reader We are all afraid of losing our mind and our memory. It’s scary to forget what you were just saying or where you put your glasses. No one is clear about what causes memory loss or neurodegenerative brain disorders, but we know fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E support brain health. Vitamin E is superman for your brain. There’s a lot of confusion about E. Do you see “dl-alpha tocopherol” on the label? You probably do, that is what 99 percent of E supplements contain. All synthetic forms of Vitamin E are labeled with a dl- prefix. I wouldn’t put this in my body if you paid me. Natural E has the dprefix and is recognized by your cells. There is another part of the vitamin E molecule called “tocotrienols.” It is like Kryptonite to Superman because of the strong antioxidant activity. Tocotrienols are 50 to 70 times more potent than tocopherols and penetrate deeper into fatty tissues like your brain, and liver. Tocotrienols are found in mostly in palm oil and rice bran oil with trace amounts in wheat, rye, barley, and oats (however, all those grains contain gluten which may harm the brain over time). What do you think the likelihood is that you’re getting this amazing antioxidant in therapeutic amounts? Zero. To get enough, you’d have to slurp a cup of palm oil per day, two cups of rice bran oil per day or almost three and a half pounds of wheat germ per day! No, don’t do it! Vitamin E supplements are stronger. High-quality versions contain all the components of vitamin E including four tocotrienols and four tocopherols. Those both have four subdivisions, alpha, beta, delta and gamma. So natural Vitamin E contains eight different parts (four tocotrienols and four tocopherols). Gamma tocotrienol is the prizewinner of the bunch! Natural Vitamin E can help with cholesterol, clotting problems, certain cancers like breast and prostate cancer and brain health. Tocotrienols in particular protect against destructive free radicals linked to chronic disease and inflammation. The bad boys are ROS, NF-kappa B, COX, and LOX, they have to be stopped. Medically, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Medications such as Namenda, Aricept, Exelon and others lessen symptoms. They do nothing to quell these bad boys. A recent study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease on tocotrienols should have made headline news. Why it didn’t is beyond me. Researchers know that poor mitochondrial function contributes to Alzheimer’s disease. Mitochondria Leaders in the field of • Prolotherapy • Stem Cell Therapy • Platelet Rich Plasma Caring Medical has specialized in fixing joint pain, sports injuries, and arthritis without surgery for over 20 years. Make an appointment today! 239.303.4069 www.caringmedical.com Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services 9738 Commerce Center Ct., Fort Myers, FL 33908 Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD Ross A. Hauser, MD CEO of Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation are the energy generators in you cells. When they malfunction, you feel fatigued, short of breath and may develop neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found more beta amyloid plaques with poor mitochondrial function, and the study participants developed early stages of Alzheimer’s. The cells had poor function, low energy levels and the cells weren’t breathing right. Not good! They treated the dysfunctional cells for 24 hours with rice bran oil that contained tocotrienols (as well as some tocopherols). Not surprisingly, this treatment reduced dangerous plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Ask your practitioner about supplementing with Vitamin E, since rice bran oil may not be enough. This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of The 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. SuzyCohen.com. Mom And Me It all seems very strange to me. Do you know if this is the new approach to care for the healthy elderly? Tina Dear Tina, You are most fortunate that you enjoy good health and that you also have a physician who is practicing up-to-date medicine. According to Johns-Hopkins medical letter of May 2008, traditional examinations and tests “rarely detected or prevented underlying diseases in healthy adults who were not experiencing symptoms.” So instead of the traditional annual physical, many physicians are now concentrating on preventive services and ordering tests customized to the patient’s individual needs. Also this “as needed” approach means that the patient plays an important role in managing his or her own preventive care.” This seems to be the new approach, but I am sure that many physicians and their patients would still prefer the more traditional physical examination. Lizzie Dear Tina, I have heard this from a number of individuals, thinking their physicians were not appropriately caring for them. I spoke with a few physicians in the area and they recounted the same information as found in the Johns-Hopkins letter. I know it is difficult when changes are not explained. However, it does seem from the literature that this change is a positive one supported by research. It is important to have an open and honest relationship with your health care providers. If this is of concern to you, discuss your concern with the physician. Pryce Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is [email protected]. by Lizzie and Pryce L izzie and Pryce answer your questions and give advice about aging concerns from a two-generational perspective. A mother and daughter team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health educator, and Pryce is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the care of elders and people with chronic illnesses. Dear Mom & Me, I have always tried to take care of my health. Years ago when I was told I should have a yearly physical, I did it. My husband and I retired and we moved to a new location and the new doctor said that he wanted to see us every six months to catch any health problems early. That was fine with us. Recently we moved to another retirement area of the country and here it is completely different. I went to a new young doctor and it just turned out to be a discussion, no examination, just a general update and a conversation about a series of new tests. He ordered tests that he thinks are needed considering my age, gender, my family and my personal history. He asked if I had any complaints, and that was it. Cape Coral Community Champion T he Florida Department of Health in Lee County added the City of Cape Coral to the list of Healthy Weight Community Champions with a presentation at the February 2 city council meeting. The city was recognized for its 90 miles of bicycle and pedestrian roadway signage, and its parks and recreation programs. “The City of Cape Coral has really stepped up to improve its bikeability for residents and visitors with these newly marked routes,” said Robert Palussek, DOH-Lee administrator. “We look for more champions to arise out of the municipal and county governments in Lee County.” The City of Cape Coral is being recognized for demonstrating a positive impact to the health environment in the community by adopting engineering design standards and land use and development regulations which ensure that new and redeveloped roadways will facilitate multi-modal transportation. The city has: 202 miles of sidewalks, 110 miles of bike lanes, 9 miles of bike paths, 3.75 miles of multi-use paths and 90 miles of bike routes that interconnect the city’s park system. continued on page 23 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Doctor and Dietitian Suze Orman At Women’s Fund Event Prolotherapy Stem Cell Therapy For Pain W GCU.org, in partnership with Stock Development and The Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida, presents You’ve Earned It, Don’t Lose It with Suze Orman on Friday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the RitzCarlton in Naples. The Women’s’ Fund Of Southwest Florida is committed to the well-being of women and girls in every facet of their lives. That also includes financial security. More and more women are in charge of their family or household budgets. And more often than not, these women must wade solo into unfamiliar financial territories -- like retirement, life insurance, mortgages and credit scores. Sound familiar? There is an opportunity to not only invest in women and girls in Southwest Florida but also to invest in your own financial security. And be entertained to boot. Your donation of $400 to WGCU.org will secure two tickets for this exclusive event, lunch for two and financial wisdom that you can apply right away. Tables of 10 are available for $2,000. Your donation supports the public media programs that you watch or listen to every week, including programs like Downton Abbey, WGCU Makers: The Women Who Make Southwest Florida, All Things Considered and Gulf Coast Live. It is undeniable that programs like these entertain, engage and enrich our lives. Your donation is also an investment in women and girls of Southwest Florida. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit The Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida. by Ross Hauser, MD and Marion Hauser, MS, RD Suze Orman Your donation is also an investment in yourself. We all have questions and insecurities about our personal finances. This is an opportunity take advantage of Orman’s business savvy. She’ll dole advice, provide some do’s and don’ts on how to keep the money you’ve earned, and encourage you to become more confident and educated about your own financial security. Orman is just the first dynamic personality that WGCU.org and The Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida are planning to bring to our region through the WGCU Makers: Women Who Make Southwest Florida initiative. Make your contribution for tickets to this event at 888-809-9809 or via WGCU.org. And thank you for supporting The Women’s Fund of Southwest Florida. From page 21 Kids In College? and that can have a big impact on financial aid, a much bigger impact, in fact, than if the 529 plan was listed as a parental asset. Consequently, you might want to ask the grandparent to award ownership of the 529 plan to you. However, some state plans don’t allow this change, so the grandparent might have to transfer the money to a different state’s plan before giving up ownership. In any case, be aware of these issues when you tackle the FAFSA. And don’t delay in filling it out. Colleges have a closing date for accepting financial aid applications, and that’s one deadline you won’t want to miss. Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor in Fort Myers. She can be reached at [email protected]. From page 22 Healthy Weight The City of Cape Coral’s Parks and Recreation Department has a Summer Camp Fitness and Nutrition policy committed to providing at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day to children participating in the camp. In addition, camps serve only water, milk and juice as beverages. Lee County and the City of Fort Myers were both champions in 2014. The Community Champions program is part of the department’s Healthiest Weight Florida Initiative. To advertise in The River Weekly News Call 415-7732 P ain medication prescription writing is absolutely out of control with 259 million painkiller prescriptions written every year in the US alone. This amounts to one for every adult living in the United States. While initially the body amounts an inflammatory response to heal injured tissues, after several months this response becomes ineffective. Alternative or natural therapies aim to enhance the natural healing abilities of the body, thus giving the body a chance in essence to heal itself. Many structures can cause pain, including damaged and degenerated joints, ligaments and tendons. Ligaments hold the bones together and are likened to the nuts and bolts of the body. They 23 hold the skeletal system together. When ligaments are unable to perform their job and bones move out of alignment or sublux, nerves and other structures can be activated. Muscles are then recruited to stabilize or limit this excessive motion. Unfortunately chronic muscle contraction is painful. This is why chiropractic manipulation and massage may often produce instant relief, sometimes permanently. When pain returns, a direct injection therapy to the ligaments is used called prolotherapy or proliferative injection therapy. Prolotherapy, a type of stem cell therapy, involves the injection of natural substances including D-glucose (dextrose, the normal sugar in the body), hormones, blood, or progenitor cells or stem cells from a person’s own bone marrow or fat into damaged and degenerated structures including ligaments, tendons, menisci, labrum and joints to stimulate repair. Prolotherapy injections are typically given monthly and typically four sessions are needed to achieve healing. Many patients have used prolotherapy as an alternative to joint replacement surgery as well as surgeries for meniscus and labral tears, thus avoiding long rehabilitation programs, PT, and pain medications, all the while achieving complete healing of the injuries. This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services has two locations: one in Oak Park, Illinois, and one in Fort Myers. It was established in 1991 by Ross Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, RD. They can be reached at [email protected]. From page 5 Lab Theater and eyeliner no longer had the impact, so how to update the show? Improvisation, leather, androgyny, homosexuality, honesty... the truth about a cabaret in 1933 Berlin and Alan Cumming as the emcee. I knew then that I wanted to direct Cabaret in a small venue with tables and chairs. Back row, from left, Yoanna Nikolova and Shelley Sanders; front row, I wanted it to be from left, Lauren Redeker, Madison Mitchell, Tyrone Landers, Elena a little raunchier, Novak and Lucy Harris a little dirtier. I wanted the audience to feel they can interact with the actors.” Julian Sundby of Vibe Studios is the musical director, veteran actor/singer Taylor Adair will play Sally Bowles and Tyrone Landers will play the emcee. He said, “This show is an incredible ensemble piece. We have a solid team of passionate people on board. Their hard work and determination are going to make this a truly memorable experience.” Further cast members include Lucy Harris as Fraulein Kost, Lauren Redeker as Texas, Madison Mitchell as Rosie, Shelley Sanders as Lulu, and Joseph Loiacono as Herr Schulz. There will be an opening night reception, starting at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $12 for students and $22 for adults at the door. The theater also offers Thursday night discounts to seniors and military, at $18.50 per ticket. Seating is limited. 24 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Legacy Society Gratitude Event Doug Meurer and Gail Markham A s part of its Legacy Society In Gratitude event, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosted fund holders, donors and supporters at the Community Hub at the foundation office on January 18. Legacy Society members had a reception followed by the Rat Pack concert by the Gulf Coast Symphony at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Society members include any individual who has established an endowed fund, made a one-time gift or informed the Community Foundation that upon his or her passing a gift will be established. Being a member of the society provides opportunities for meeting other supporters of the foundation and developing new friendships. As leaders, conveners, grant makers and concierges of philanthropy, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is built on community leadership with an Jacke McCurdy, Arden McCurdy and John Fassett inspired history of fostering regional change for the common good in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The Community Foundation, founded in 1976, connects donors and their philanthropic aspirations with evolving community needs. With assets of more than $84 million, the Community Foundation has provided $61.2 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves. For more information call 274-5900 or visit www.floridacommunity.com. Maddie and Andrea Aubuchon Tina Parker, Sarah Owen and Clif Parker From page 3 Bob and Sheila Hague Annual Cracker Dinner of Light event, are Sam Galloway Ford and Strayhorn & Persons, P.L. For more information and tickets, upcoming events, monthly meetings or membership, call 939-4044. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Our email address is [email protected] Susie Bennett, Sarah Owen and Andrea McKiddie Norman Marcus and Dawn-Marie Driscoll DID YOU KNOW THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest bay in the world? RELIGION: Who is the patron saint for mountain climbers? MOVIES: In which Harry Potter movie was the Whomping Willow introduced? TOYS: What was the name of the British version of America’s “G.I. Joe”? LITERATURE: When was the novel “Gone With the Wind” published? MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who slew the Minotaur? MUSIC: “The Last Waltz” was a documentary of the final concert of which rock group? 8. TELEVISION: What was Chandler’s last name on the sitcom “Friends”? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What institution declares itself to be the largest library in the world? 10. LANGUAGE: What is an onomatopoeia? ANSWERS 1. Bay of Bengal 2. St. Bernard 3. “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” 4. Action Man 5. 1936 6. Theseus 7. The Band 8. Bing 9. The Library of Congress 10. The imitation of natural sounds through words like “arf.” My Stars ★ ★ ★ ★ FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your natural Arian leadership qualities make you the person others will follow in tackling that important project. But don’t get so involved in the work that you neglect your personal life. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Aspects favor sorting through your possessions, both at work and at home, to start giving away what you don’t use, don’t need or don’t like. Relax later with someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The issues are not quite as clear as they should be. That’s why you need to avoid getting involved in disputes between colleagues at work or between relatives or personal friends. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You’ll get lots of support from others if you own up to your mistake quickly and include a full and honest explanation. Learn from this experience so that you don’t repeat it. LEO (July 23 to August 22) There might be some early confusion over a major move, whether it’s at work or at home. But once you get a full breakdown of what it entails, it should be easier to deal with. Good luck. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Creating order out of chaos, even in the most untidy spaces, should be no problem for organized Virgos. So go ahead and do it, and then accept praise from impressed colleagues. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Whether it’s for business purposes or just for leisure, a trip might be just what you need right now. You would benefit both from a change of scenery and from meeting new people. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While things generally go well this week, a romantic situation seems to have stalled. But you can restart it if you want to. Then again, maybe this is a chance to reassess the situation. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A meeting that was promised quite a while back could finally happen. So be sure you’re prepared with everything you’ll need to make your case sound convincing and doable. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace blunder could create a problem down the line unless you deal with it right now to see how and why it happened. Don’t be surprised at what you might learn. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This is a good time to re-sort your priorities and see if adjustments are called for. Be honest with yourself as you decide what to keep, what to discard and what to change. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Letting yourself be bathed in the outpouring of love and support from those who care for you will help you get through a difficult period sooner rather than later. Good luck. BORN THIS WEEK: You have an uncanny gift for reaching out to all people and creating bridges of understanding among them. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY ● On Feb. 10, 1763, The Seven Years’ War, known as the French and Indian War, ends with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Great Britain and Spain. France lost all claims to Canada and gave Louisiana to Spain, while Britain received Spanish Florida, Upper Canada and various French holdings overseas. ● On Feb. 11, 1805, Sacagawea, the Shoshone Indian interpreter and guide to the Lewis and Clark expedition, gives birth to her first child, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, two months before the trek begins. The baby, nicknamed Pompey, went on the expedition, carried on his mother’s back. Clark paid for Pompey’s education when the boy grew up. ● On Feb. 14, 1842, fans of Charles Dickens organize the Boz Ball, an elite party for the celebrated English writer during his first trip to America. (Dickens’ earliest works had been published under the pseudonym Boz.) Only members of New York’s aristocracy were invited. ● On Feb. 15, 1903, toy-store owner and inventor Morris Michtom places two stuffed bears in his shop window in Brooklyn, advertising them as Teddy bears. Michtom had earlier petitioned President Theodore Roosevelt for permission to use his nickname, Teddy. The president agreed. ● On Feb. 12, 1938, best-selling author Judy Blume, known for her children’s books and young-adult novels, including “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret,” is born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Blume’s books have been beloved by several generations of readers. ● On Feb. 9, 1960, Adolph Coors disappears while driving to work from his Morrison, Colorado, home. The grandson of the SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which school has won the most SEC Tournament titles in baseball? 2. Who was the last major-league player to have at least 200 hits and 100 walks in a season? 3. Name the player who holds the SEC record for most career passing touchdowns. 4. Which NBA team recorded the most points in a quarter? 5. How many NHL seasons did Barry Trotz coach the Nashville Predators? 6. Who was the last soccer player before Brazil’s Neymar in 2014 to score two goals in his World Cup debut? 7. Heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali had three title reigns, with a total of 19 successful defenses. In which reign did he have the most title defenses? ANSWERS 1. LSU, with 11. 2. Colorado’s Todd Helton, in 2003. 3. Georgia’s Aaron Murray, with 121 TD passes (2010-13). 4. The Buffalo Braves (now Los Angeles Clippers) scored 58 points in the fourth quarter in a game against Boston in 1972. 5. Fifteen seasons. 6. David Villa of Spain, in 2006. 7. He had 10 successful defenses in his second title reign, and nine in his first. TRIVIA TEST 25 Coors’ founder and chairman of the Golden, Colorado, brewery was kidnapped and held for ransom before being shot to death. ● On Feb. 13, 1991, Sotheby’s announces the discovery of a long-lost manuscript of “Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. The manuscript was the first half of Twain’s original version, heavily corrected in his handwriting, which had been missing for more than a century. STRANGE BUT TRUE ● It was German author and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe who made the following sage observation: “When ideas fail, words come in very handy.” ● Unless you’re a local, you’ve probably never heard of the town of Rugby, North Dakota, but if you ever set out to find the geographical center of the continent of North America, that’s where you’ll end up. ● In 1936, in the final match of the men’s table tennis world championship, the two competitors volleyed for two hours and 12 minutes on the opening serve alone. ● Before modern English there was Middle English, used during a time when men of the church were supposed to remain humble. This is why these men were called “ministers” -- it means “lowly person” in Middle English. ● Those who study such things say that if you spend an hour listening to the radio, you’ll hear approximately 11,000 words. ● Dr. L. Forbes Winslow, perhaps best known for his relentless (and fruitless) attempts to identify the person behind London’s Jack the Ripper murders, also was a well-known psychiatrist. Among his many notes on his practice was the report of a heartbroken man who requested that, after his death, his body should be boiled down to extract the fat. That fat would be used to make a candle which, along with a letter from the deceased, would be delivered to the woman who jilted him. He even specified that the items should be delivered at night, so the woman would read the letter by the light of the “corpse candle.” ● If you were living in the newly christened United States in 1776 and earned $4,000 per year, you would be considered wealthy. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY “I am not young enough to know everything.” -- Oscar Wilde PUZZLE ANSWERS 26 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 ★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ ★ ★ REAL ESTATE LEARN ABOUT SUMMERS’ BEST KEPT SECRET... 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BIRDIE VIEW DRIVE Desirable Beachview lot overlooking the golf course Convenient to everything! RUE ROYALE Listen to the waves from your Chateaux Sur Mer property. Just steps to the beach access. BLUE CRAB COURT-UNDER CONTRACT Overlook Dinkins Bayou and enjoy the dolphin and manatees. Homesite has a dock in place. Give me a call today! Sarah Ashton, Broker Associate ☼RS 12/26 CC 2/27 C M F Y P T FREE REAL ESTATE TOURS VACATION RENTAL ☼NS 9/26 CCTFN ☼RS 1/23 BM TFN COMMERCIAL RENTAL Paul J. Morris, Broker VACATION RENTALS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 239-579-0511 ☼RS 1/4 CC TFN Great office space for rent. 700 square feet on Periwinkle. Call Joe Gil 516-972-2883 or 800-592-0009. ☼RS 1/30 CC 2/20 AVAILABLE APRIL 2015 Newly remodeled vacation cottage. 2 bedrm 1 bath Walk to beach, East End Bright, Clean, Adorable non-smoking/ no pets Call Bob 410-913-2234 or [email protected] HAIR STYLIST BOOTH RENTAL AVAILABLE Join our Professionals at the New McGregor Salon. Increase your income, be your own Boss. Positive, friendly, comfortable atmosphere. Close to FMB & Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart. For Info call Anita 239-233-9882 Island Vacations ☼NS 1/30 CC 2/20 Of Sanibel & Captiva Million $ Views Await You! • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths 239-472-7277 SANIBEL HOME FOR LEASE 1101 Periwinkle Way #105 Sanibel, FL 33957 ☼NS 2/6 CC 2/13 ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN MOBILE DOG GROOMING Self-Contained Trailer Up to 40 Lbs., Total Grooming, Package, Please call. 239-313-7140. ☼RS 1/16 CC 2/6 FREE VACATION RENTAL ADVERTISING! Over 300 rentals to choose from! ☼NS 9/5 CC TFN ☼NS 11/21 CC 3/6 CAREGIVER Experienced and compassionate Caregiver that fits your needs. Background check and references available. Ph: 239-994-4975 or email: [email protected] 1-888-451-7277 3BR,2B located at 426 Lk Murex Cir., 1 BLK off W.Gulf Dr. On large lot with screened lanai & pool. Fully furnished. In excellent condition.2 car garage. Available March 1 through Dec.31,2015. $2,000 per mo. + utilities (Exc. lawn maint.,irrigation service,& pest control) Call 812-391-2122 or 812-390-5713. [email protected] Every Wednesday 10AM Departs from 2300 McGregor Blvd. one block north of the Edison Ford Winter Estates. FREE Subway lunch included. Call to register (239) 939-1145. ☼NS 1/26 CC TFN SERVICES OFFERED SEASONAL RENTAL Email ANNUAL RENTALS Condo in Captain’s Walk on the historic east end of the island. Quiet neighborhood, canal-front. 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $1500/month Duplex Unit on Sunrise Circle mid island. Pet friendly. 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $1800/month Triplex Unit mid island. Shared screened-in pool. Pet friendly. 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $2100/month Please call Bridgit @ 239-728-1920 ☼RS 1/16 CC TFN ☼NS 1/30 CC TFN ISABELLA RASI (239) 246-4716 Putting owners and tenants together Call Ryan Block www.remax-oftheislands.com 239-472-2311 LIGHTHOUSE REALTY REAL ESTATE RENTAL 239-691-4915 ☼NS 1/30 CC 2/6 RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS 3 Bedroom 2 Bath renovated ranch (08) East Rocks. Pool w newer lanai, granite and stone counter tops, tile floors. call 732-778-8367 for info. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT Looking for a Home in McGregor Woods ? Close to Jerry’s and shopping on quiet street. Laundry, lanai, no smoking. $1,100/ mth. available 3/1. John @330-289-1798. ☼NS 1/9 CC TFN FOR SALE BY OWNER $699,000 ☼RS 9/26 CC TFN BUILD YOUR ISLAND DREAM HOME ON SANIBEL ISLAND Annual or Seasonal 3BR/2B Island cottage for rent. Private mid-island location,dead end street. Walk to all conveniences & easy bike ride to bay/gulf beaches. Fully furnished incl w/d. Annual $1,800 mo.+ util. Seasonal $1,300 per wk/$4,000 mo. Best deal on Sanibel! 773-507-8095. DUPLEX IN THE DUNES HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 ☼NS 1/4 PC TFN on Horseshoe Lake, Sanibel. 3 BD/2.5BA with private heated pool, 28 days minimum, no smoking or pets. Call for details, 914-760-0187. ☼NS 1/30 CC 3/6 ☼RS 3/21 NC TFN ★ ★ ★ C L A S S I F I E D D E A D L I N E F R I DAY AT NOON ★ ★ ★ THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 27 ★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ ★ ★ SERVICES OFFERED SERVICES OFFERED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED WANTED TO BUY SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC FRONT DESK / MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE T-SHIRT HUT CASH PAID FOR MILITARY ITEMS Lawn Service, Shrubs and Tree Trimming Weeding, Installation of Plants, Trees and Mulch (one month free service available) Joe Scarnato (239) 849-6163 [email protected] ☼RS 1/25 BM TFN HOME/CONDO WATCH CONCIERGE SERVICES Dorado Property Management ❋ Island Resident ❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7 ❋ www.doradoproperty.com Call Lisa or Bruce at 239-472-8875 ☼RS 3/21 CC TFN UPHOLSTERY On Island Free Estimates. Over 15 Years Experience. Offering Professional Upholstery Services, Custom Art and Hand Painted Furniture. [email protected] or 918-740-4972. ☼NS 1/23 CC TFN SIMPLY ELEGANT CLEANING “Voted Best Of Islands” Specializing in home - offices - condo’s commercial. Call for Free Estimates. 395-1122, Owned & Operated by 20 year Island Residents. Lic# EC12002788. Call Roger 239-707-7203. Aqualink - Motor Controls. Office & Store Maint. ☼RS 6/7 CC TFN AFFORDABLE HOME CARE Private Duty & Personal Assistant Flexible shifts from 4hrs, Live Ins & 24hrs Bath Visits,Alzheimer’s Care,Bedridden Stroke, Parkinson’s, Traveling Companion Licensed and Insured. 239-444-6914 ☼NS 11/28 CC TFN HELP WANTED ☼RS 2/6 CC TFN Retired Police Captain Lives on Sanibel Will Check Your Home Weekly Very Reasonable Rates (239) 728-1971 ☼RS 1/4 BM TFN TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED LOG ONTO: IslandSunNews.com MARKETING MANAGER The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel is seeking a full-time experienced marketing manager to direct integrated marketing responsibilities. Position includes managing media relations, website, social media, promotional programs, and marketing campaigns. Requirements: Experienced applicants only. Degree in marketing communication or public relations. Excellent written/oral communication skills, digital marketing and technology background. Graphic design and Word press a plus. Competitive salary, benefits offered. Email resume to Linda Estep, Executive Director, at [email protected] or mail to PO Box 150, Sanibel FL 33957. No phone calls. ☼NS 1/30 CC 2/6 CLICK ON PLACE CLASSIFIED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers needed for light general maintenance. Call (CHR) Community Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. ☼NS 2/6 CC 2/13 STORE MANAGER AND PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATES FOR SPECIALTY BOUTIQUE KAYAK LAUNCH ATTENDANT Tarpon Bay Explorers has an opening for a kayak/canoe launch and maintenance associate to work at the Tarpon Bay Recreation Center in The Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Must enjoy customer service and working in a team. Shift hours are 7:30am-6pm and open 7 days a week so at least one weekend day will be required for full time. Part time also available. Please email resume to [email protected] or visit 900 Tarpon Bay Rd to fill out application. HELP WANTED Receptionist wanted for organic spa salon on Sanibel. Part time, hourly wage + retail commission. Customer service background preferred. Non smoker, well groomed, well spoken. Please be comfortable with computers and computer programs. We will train.Position starts as soon as possible. 339-472-8464 1504 PERIWINKLE WAY LOOKING FOR PERSON FOR SET HOURS FROM THURSDAY-MONDAY PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON FROM 1-4 ☼NS 1/30 CC 2/6 ☼NS 1/23 CC 2/6 ☼NS 1/2 CC 2/6 SANIBEL HOME WATCH Medical Office - Full Time no weekends. Front Desk /Medical Assistant Electronic Medical records a plus. Call 239-395-0245. J. McLaughlin is searching for a Store Manager and Sales Associates with great customer service skills for their new store in Captiva. J. McLaughlin is a specialty retailer of women’s and mens high end clothing and accessories which is housed in our unique boutique atmosphere. J. McLaughlin prides itself on customer service and its quality clothing and accessories. Visit us at www.jmclaughlin.com. Send resumes to [email protected] ☼RS 2/6 CC 2/6 GREETER/ FEE COLLECTOR Tarpon Bay Explorers has an opening for part-time associates to work in the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge greeting and collecting entrance fees for Wildlife Drive. Must enjoy customer service and helping visitors. Must also be able to operate a basic cash register. Please email resume to [email protected] or stop in at 900 Tarpon Bay Rd to fill out an application. 02 SCOUT 16’2”, BIMINI, 90HP YAMAHA elec. bow motor, alum. trailer, many extras for Bay fishing. Asking $7,850. Cell-248-515-7889. DOCKAGE Hourly, Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Captiva Island 472-5800 ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN ☼NS 2/6 CC TFN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ☼NS 7/11 NC TFN LOST AND FOUND LOST CAT Siamese with white paws. East end of island. Reward. If seen please call 239-277-0058. ☼NS 1/30 CC 2/6 PINK COCKATOO If anyone knows where Rezzy is, please call me at 239-395-3969. I am heartsick. ☼NS 2/6 CC 2/13 CAUTION ☼NS 2/6 CC 2/13 CASHIERS/BAGGERS The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum needs Education and Great Hall volunteers. No experience necessary, will train. Please contact Melanie at (239) 395-2233 ext 11. ☼RS 12/5 CC 2/27 BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS ☼NS 1/23 CC 2/6 Jerry’s Foods is looking for Cashiers/Baggers night time hours 3 to 10 Sunday through Saturday 29 hrs a week. We are also looking for Servers in the Restaurant various hours 7 days a week. If interested contact Tami or Mark (239) 472-9300. Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, old guns, awards & more. Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 VOLUNTEER/ JOB OPPORTUNITIES PAID volunteer opportunities to seniors, age 55 and over, to tutor/mentor children in elementary schools & after-school programs. Offering a stipend, mileage reimbursement, annual physical, holiday, vacation, and sick pay – all tax exempt. Providing struggling school children a chance to succeed in school, and offering opportunities that will last a lifetime. Call Joan at The Dr. Piper Center at 239-332-5346. ☼NS 1/17 NC TFN GARAGE • MOVING • YARD SALES MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Kitchen items, Books, Coach bags, decorative items, linens. 1972 Roseate Lane, Sanibel Sat, FEB 7 8 AM to 2 PM NO earlybirds please!! ☼NS 2/6 CC 2/6 GARAGE SALE Sat., Feb 7, 8am-2pm 600 East Rocks 150cc scooter, power tools, toys, clothes, mini-fridge, banquet tables, folding chairs, etc... ☼NS 2/6 CC 2/6 ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN ★ ★ ★ C L A S S I F I E D D E A D L I N E F R I DAY AT NOON ★ ★ ★ 28 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Rock Shrimp Creole with Fried Eggplant Canola oil for frying 1 large eggplant, peeled, sliced into ¼-inch rounds Salt and pepper to taste 2 eggs ½ cup milk 1 cup flour 1 cup breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup red pepper, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped ½ cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon capers 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1½ pounds rock shrimp,peeled 2 tablespoons butter ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped Heat canola oil in deep skillet on medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Season eggplant slices with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk to make egg wash. Dust eggplant rounds in flour, dip into egg wash and then roll in breadcrumbs. Fry eggplant about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain and keep warm. In a large sauté pan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, chopped red pepper and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook Rock Shrimp Creole with Fried Eggplant until softened. Stir in wine, capers and red pepper flakes; bring sauce to a simmer. Add shrimp and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add butter and simmer until sauce thickens. Stir in cilantro. To serve, arrange fried eggplant slices on serving plate and top with shrimp and Creole sauce. Read us online at IslandSunNews.com PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY FINANCIAL SERVICES GENERAL CONTRACTOR TREE & LAWN CARE * Jesus Hernandez * THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN YOUR IRA CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE. 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MAGGIE BUTCHER Career information available Gift ideas available G Interlocking Pavers Mediterranean Stone Residential - Commercial Driveways - Pool Decks - Patios - Condos Gigi Design Group Since 2001, A Southwest Florida Paver Contractor Lic.# S3-12238 Schedule free estimates or visit our new show room www.gigicompanies.com 239-541-7282 • Tree TRIMMING AND REMOVAL • Stump Grinding SANIBEL INVASIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL MONTHLY MAINTENANCE SERVICES FREE Landscape Consultation and LANDSCAPE Designs • LANDSCAPE REFURBISHING • MULCHING • RIP RAP • GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS • CUSTOM PAVERS NOW OFFERING IRRIGATION WET CHECK licensed • insured • bonded Over 20 years serving San-Cap & Ft. Myers www.jesuslawncare.com • [email protected] THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 29 PUZZLE ANSWERS SUDOKU FIND AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS SCRAMBLERS answer on page 29 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY GENERAL CONTRACTOR COMPUTERS Shore Fishing: Joe Wirth General Contractor When Its’ Wirth Having It Done Right! Don't Harm The Fish Joe Wirth by Capt. Matt Mitchell Certified General Contractor anding a big fish from the beach can be hard on the fish. Dragging a fish up onto the sand if you’re going to release it is not an option as it usually damages or kills the fish. • Hold the fish in the water while you unhook it if you’re going to release it. • The less you can touch a fish before release the better for the fish. • If you want a picture with the fish, support it as you lift it out of the water – and do it quickly. • Before releasing, revive the fish while holding it in the water; moving it slowly back and forth so water goes over its gills. The fish will let you know when it’s ready to swim off. • Florida just recently changed the regulations on fishing from shore. Florida residents as well as out of state visitors need a fishing license to fish from shore. L 239-339-7988 www.joewirthconstruction.com Licensed & Insured cgc 1521967 CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING FISHING CHARTER Light Tackle Sport Fishing Tarpon p • Snook • Redfish & More CAPT. MATT MATT MI MITCHELL TCHELL USCG Licensed & Insured C: (239) 340-8651 www.captmattmitchell.com email: [email protected] 30 THE RIVER - FEBRUARY 6, 2015 SUDOKU To play Sudoku: Complete the grid so that every row, column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 (the same number cannot appear more than once in a row, column or 3x3 box.) There is no guessing and no math involved, just logic. answer on page 29 Pets Of The Week H ello, my name is Foxy. I’m a 3-year-old spayed female black rat terrier mix. They call me Foxy, but my middle name is Fun. My favorite game is fetching a ball. I’ll keep you active, fit and most of all entertained. Oh, and I’m attractive and affectionate, too! My adoption fee is $75 (regularly $95) during Animal Services’ Meet Your Match adoption promotion. Hello, my name is Rambo. I’m a 7-yearold neutered male black and white domestic short hair. Lots of my feline friends at the shelter have found homes, but I just haven’t been as lucky. If you are looking for an affectionate lover boy, that would be me. Snuggling, purring and giving kisses just come natural to me. I’m also smart, handsome and declawed. I hope someone thinks I’m their perfect match. My adoption fee is $5 (regularly $25 for cats 6+ years) during Animal Services’ Meet Your Match adoption promotion. For information about this week’s Foxy ID# 606504 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Services’ website at www. LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. The website updates every hour so you will be able to see if these or any other pets are still available. The shelter is open for adoptions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination and county license if three months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. The adoption package is valued at $500. Rambo ID# 600734 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911 Lee County Sheriff’s Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-1200 Florida Marine Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-7100 Poison Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-282-3171 HealthPark Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-936-5321 Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-3624 Foundation for Quality Childcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425-2685 Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454-7500 Fort Myers Beach Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463-9691 Lakes Regional Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-4000 Lee County Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 931-0931 Post Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-275-8777 Visitor & Convention Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338-3500 ARTS Alliance for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-2787 Arts For ACT Gallery & Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-5050 Art League Of Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-3970 Barbara B. 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