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From the Beaches to the River District downtown Fort Myers
JANUARY 30, 2015
Three Performances Planned
For Mrs. Edison Hymn Sing
C
elebrate the Edison Festival of
Light and help feed the hungry by
attending Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing
on Tuesday, February 10 at The First
Presbyterian Church in downtown Fort
Myers at the corner of Second Street and
Lee Street.
This is the 26th anniversary of the hymn
sing, which is organized and sponsored
by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.
Because of the overwhelming popularity of
the event, three performances are planned
at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. The doors will open 30
minutes prior to each performance.
Admission is free, but because of the
increased need for food for the hungry,
organizers are requesting that those who
attend bring cans of non-perishable food
and a voluntary cash donation, to benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community
Mina and Thomas Edison
Cooperative (Everyday Marketplace &
Café). More than 5,000 pounds of canned
goods were donated at last year’s Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing.
“We need to help The Soup Kitchen by donating as much canned goods and cash
donations as we can to help families through this prolonged recession,” said Sam
Galloway, Jr., founder of Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing.
Community Cooperative provided food and other services to 10,250 people last
year. “There are even more families who need our help. Do what God would want you
to do and give what you can,” said Rev. Paul deJong of First Presbyterian Church.
Edison Ford Antique Car Show returns on February 7
Edison Ford Antique Car Show
M
ore than 100 antique cars and trucks will be exhibited by classic car owners at
the annual Edison Ford Antique Car Show on Saturday, February 7 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is part of the Edison Festival of Light in February.
This year, there are some special additions at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates:
• A 1923 Ford Model T, donated to Edison Ford recently by Michelle Day of Phelps,
New York, will be on display. Her father was an avid car collector and this was his first
antique vehicle. In 1980, the car was awarded a Senior National Award and then in
1990, a Grand National Award was given by The Antique Automobile Club of America.
• Edison Ford Antique Ford Car Talk will be presented in the car exhibit area on the
Ford Estate at 11 a.m. by site historian Bud McKendrick.
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Violinist To Play Electric Slugger
At Music Of Champions Concert
Glenn Donnellan
T
he Southwest Florida Symphony will present a guest violinist from the National
Symphony Orchestra in Washington DC, Glenn Donnellan. He will perform on
February 6 and 7 in Music of Champions: Sports Themes, Fight Songs and the
Sounds of Team Spirit. Donnellan will play a musical instrument he invented, a baseball bat fashioned into a violin, which he has named The Electric Slugger.
He has played violin in the National Symphony Orchestra since 1997. His versatility
in different musical styles has made him the go-to violinist for fiddle or jazz solos and a
player with such diverse groups as the Chieftans or Greatful Dead tribute bands.
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Field of Flowers
Art By Kids With Cancer Exhibit
Opening At Arts For ACT Gallery
T
he Young Artists Awards’ Arts by Kids with Cancer project will be exhibited at the
Arts for ACT Gallery during the month of February. The opening reception will
be held on Friday, February 6, from 6 to 10 p.m. during Fort Myers Art Walk.
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This cabinet-style early-twentieth-century cash
register rang up sales at Parker’s Book Store
Gilmer Heitman owned this safe, which was used
at the Franklin Arms Hotel
Historic Downtown Fort Myers, Then And Now:
Storing The Cash
by Gerri Reaves, PhD
C
ash and check transactions are common enough today,
but a large percentage of business transactions are now
electronic.
But in the days before the ubiquitous credit and debit cards,
cyberspace, and finger-signatures on a touch pad, securing the
day’s profits had a distinctly tangible aspect to it.
Pictured here are objects on exhibit at the Southwest Florida
Museum of History. They once helped three long-lived downtown businesses collect, calculate, and secure their cash in the
pre-electronic age.
That huge National cash register attached to a multi-drawer
wooden cabinet once stood in Parker’s Book Store, which was in business for most
of the twentieth century. Founded by James B. (JB) Parker in 1910, the store had at
least two other locations on First before it moved in the 1930s to its last location -- the
Leon Building on Hendry Street.
Parker arrived in town in 1905, first working as a bookkeeper in Henderson’s Cash
Store, another long-lived downtown business, before starting his own office supply
and bookstore. Over the years, he sold not only office basics, but as a licensed Edison
Dealer, sold Edison phonographs and recordings too. Other specialty merchandise
included camera and photography supplies and sheet music.
Parker died in 1947, but his son continued the family business.
That imposing “safe-within-a-safe” was used at the Franklin Arms Hotel, downtown’s first skyscraper.
The modern hotel on the southwest corner of First and Lee Streets began as the
The last sale this cash register rang up was for $866.59 at Robb & Stucky on Hendry
Street
photos by Gerri Reaves
modest but highly successful Hill House, a wood-frame hotel-boardinghouse run by
Mary Florence Hill, a widow who came to Fort Myers in the 1880s. (She is also wellknown as the mother of “Flossie” Hill, who founded one of the most successful stores
in downtown history, M. Flossie Hill Co.)
In 1916, construction began on the “new” Hill House, a structure that still stands
today on the corner and is now a law office.
But in 1918, a group headed by WP Franklin (also founder of Franklin Hardware)
bought the property and renamed it the Franklin Arms Hotel.
In 1924, it was renovated and a new eight-story tower opened behind the existing
building.
Gilmer M. Heitman, Sr. bought the hotel in the mid-1930s. Note the name “GM
Heitman” painted along the top of the safe’s door.
The European-plan Franklin Arms added a sophisticated note to downtown, with
amenities such a cocktail bar, private baths, veranda, and rooftop lounge.
In the 1970s, Heitman, Jr. renovated it and opened it as the Edison Regency.
Today, that tower is Franklin Arms Court Condominiums.
The last time Robb & Stucky’s bright-yellow National cash register rang up a sale,
the charge was $866.59 and state sales tax was only four percent.
The four-story 1925 building where the register once resided still bears the name
of the upscale furniture store owned by Virgil C. Robb and Harry C. Stucky. Located
mid-block on Hendry Street between Main and Second, it is now an office building.
Historic photos and the original building plans are on display in the lobby.
The business traces to 1915, when Robb started the Lee & Robb Furniture Company on Main.
Stucky later joined the business, which later became the Robb, Lee, & Stucky Company. By the time it moved to Hendry Street in 1925, it was simply Robb & Stucky.
Thomas and Mina Edison are said to have been among the store’s customers.
The store remained on Hendry until about 1970, but then, like many downtown
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Fort Myers Public Art:
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Lovegrove In
Art Walks the
Runway Benefit
Storing Cash
by Tom Hall
L
eoma
Lovegrove is
not one to
wear clothes right
off the rack, unless
she adds a splash
of paint or a signature embellishment
of her own first.
Now that she is
Beall’s Florida artist, she’s sharing her designs with the
world, and at 8 p.m. on January 31,
Lovegrove will show some of her personal, one-of-a-kind wardrobe creations
and introduce her latest designs from
Beall’s at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art
Center, where hand-painted Leomacouture and Spring Beall’s clothing
mingle.
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
is located 2301 First Street in downtown
Fort Myers’ historic River District.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at
the door. Those who purchase $50 VIP
tickets in advance will receive a special
gift from Lovegrove.
To purchase advance tickets to Art
Walks the Runway, call 333-1933.
Leoma Lovegrove, left, in Art Walks the Runway in 2012
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.
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business, it relocated south of downtown
along U.S. 41.
At its height, it had a total of 20 stores
in several states. In 2011, however, it
underwent bankruptcy, liquidation, and
reorganization. Today, the historic Robb
& Stucky name lives on.
Stroll downtown and visit the sites
where three historic businesses played
an important role in helping Fort Myers
thrive.
Then walk the short distance to the
Southwest Florida Museum of History at
2031 Jackson Street to see the cash registers and safe.
Call 321-7430 for information, or
go to museumofhistory.org. Hours are
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through
Saturday.
Continue your history adventure by
visiting the Southwest Florida Historical
Society’s research center.
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: The Story of Fort Myers
by Karl H. Grismer, Archives of the
Southwest Florida Historical Society, and
Fort Myers News-Press.
Share your community news with us. Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702 or email [email protected]
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Valentine’s Day Dance
At The Burroughs Home
D
ancing, dessert, and champagne are being offered for Valentine’s Day at
the Burroughs Home in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District.
The special event is being presented by the River District Alliance and the
Uncommon Friends Foundation. Those attending the 6 to 10 p.m. event will spend
the evening dancing on the porch to live jazz and piano music.
The Saturday, February 14 event costs $50 per couple, which includes a complimentary bottle of champagne; individual tickets are $25. A variety of desserts will be
provided.
The dancing porch was added to the Burroughs Home mansion, 2505 First Street,
by Mona Burroughs for her parties. Following a champagne toast, a cash bar and
guided tours of the home will be available to guests.
Reservations are required and must be made by Wednesday, February 11 by contating Angela Melvin at 337-9503 or [email protected].
For more information about the Uncommon Friends Foundation or the Valentine’s
Day event, call 337-9503 or visit www.uncommonfriends.org.
Dancing at the Burroughs Home will be held on February 14
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lison Giesen, the new museum director of the Mound House at Fort Myers
Beach, will be the guest speaker at the annual meeting of Friends of the Fort
Myers Beach Library, on January 31 at 11 a.m.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about the activities of
the Friends and the plans for the future for the library and the Mound House.
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From page 1
Edison Hymn Sing
Thomas and Mina Edison
Mina Edison
Community Cooperative was started
by First Presbyterian Church in 1984
to help alleviate hunger and suffering in
Lee County. The church has continued
to support its ministry there by providing
volunteers in The Soup Kitchen and delivering hot meals to home-bound seniors.
Galloway, who originated the hymn
sing in 1989, said he wanted to do some-
Stained glass window at the First
Presbyterian Church
thing to honor Mrs. Mina Edison during
the Edison Festival celebration.
“We hear a great deal about the wonderful work of Thomas Alva Edison, but
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we don’t do a lot to honor his wife who
also volunteered a great deal of her time
and talent to making Fort Myers what it is
today,” Galloway said. “This hymn sing is
a way to honor her good work, too.”
This year’s event will feature the First
Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir and many
other singers, including members of the
Mastersingers, guest soloists, along with a
piano-organ combination.
Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing is the first
of three hymn sings sponsored annually
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by the Galloway Family of Dealerships.
The other two are A Midsummer Night’s
Sing in July and the popular Christmas
Carol Sing in December. All three events
benefit The Soup Kitchen of Community
Cooperatve.
For more information or directions to
the church, call 334-2261 or visit www.
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Calendar Girls Win Dance Award
America’s Boating Course
T
he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power
Squadrons, will be offering America’s Boating Course on Saturday, February
7 from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.This course is recognized by the National
Association of State Boating Law Administrators. The State of Florida recently
passed legislation requiring anyone born after January 1, 1988 to have passed a
safe boating course and obtain a Boating Safety Education ID card, which is valid
for life, in order to operate a boat with more than 10 h.p.
Each student will receive a card/certificate from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission upon completion of the class.
The course consists of two sessions on consecutive Saturdays. The second session
will be on Saturday, February 14, also from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Topics covered include hull design, docking, anchoring, handling boating emergencies, reading channel markers and many other topics to make each boating experience
safer and more enjoyable. Successful completion of this course entitles the boater to
six months free membership in a United States Power Squadron.
The cost of the course is $45 with a $20 cost for a second person sharing the
instruction materials.
The course is being taught at the San Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron whose
classroom is located at 16048 San Carlos Boulevard at the corner of Kelly Road.
Students can register at www.scbps.com or call the office at 466-4040.
Calendar Girls
D
ancing to the song, I’m Sexy and I Know It, the Calendar Girls took home
the first place trophy and cash prize for their division at the Southwest
Florida Dance Fest at JetBlue Park on Saturday, January 24.
For more information on how you can have the Calendar Girls at your next event,
log onto www.calendargirlsflorida.com or call 850-6010.
Lee Republican
Women Lunch
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ll are invited to join the Lee
Republican Women’s Club
for their Tuesday, February 3
luncheon meeting at Rumrunners,
located in Cape Harbour at 5848 Cape
Hortoons
Harbour Drive in Cape Coral. Social
time begins at 11:30 a.m., with the program/luncheon starting at noon.
The featured speaker is Delores
Bertolini, who will provide information on
the program The Savvy Caregiver.
The cost is $18 per person and reservations are required by Friday, January
30. Call Joyce at 573-6913 or email
[email protected].
Advanced VHF
Boating Course
T
he San Carlos Bay Sail & Power
Squadron, a unit of the United
States Power Squadrons, will be
offering its Advanced VHF Course on
Saturday, February 14, from 1:15 to
3:30 p.m.
VHF radio is the mainstay of coastal
communication and essential for emergency communications. Learn and train
on advanced techniques like mayday
relays, giving on-screen commands in a
case of distress of a fellow boater or vessel, and communicating with local and
foreign commercial vessels. Learn about
installation of VHFs and trouble-shooting
the equipment. Students will practice
using a working DSC-VHF-Dummy.
A prerequisite is owning a VHF I and
having knowledge of the marine alphabet.
The cost of the class is $45 and
includes the handout material.
The class is being held at the San
Carlos Bay Sail & Power Squadron
Classroom, 16048 San Carlos Boulevard
at the corner of Kelly Road.
Students can register at www.scbps.
com or call 466-4040.
From page 1
Antique Car Show
• Henry and Clara Ford will welcome
visitors and lead Inside the Ford Mangoes
house tours with curators at noon. Only
30 tickets will be available for an additional $5 a person. Tickets for sale at
the Ford Caretaker’s Cottage and Edison
Ford members are free.
• Barbeque, beer and wine will be
available for purchase at the Texas Tony’s
BBQ tent and will be served at the Ford
Caretaker’s Cottage.
• Live music will be performed by The
Flashback Duo with tunes from 1950’s,
1960’s and 1970’s.
• Antique car owners will be on hand
to visit with guests and answer questions.
The Edison Ford Antique Car Show
is held riverside on the Ford lawn. This is
a fitting tribute to Henry Ford’s legacy of
the American automobile industry.
Admission to the Antique Ford Car
Show is free to Edison Ford members,
$20 for adults, $11 for children and
includes admission to the car show,
homes, gardens, lab and museum. A
historian-led tour is $25 for adults, $15
for children and includes admission to the
antique car show, homes, gardens, lab
and museum.
Space is limited, but antique car owners can still register to show their car by
calling Leeanne at Edison Ford at 3347419. A portion of the proceeds from
the Edison Ford Antique Car Show will
benefit the restoration of the antique car
collection of the Edison & Ford Winter
Estates.
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New Entrepreneurial Spirit Series
Helps Women Realize Their Dreams
Barbara Dell, executive director of Dress for Success SW Florida, with participants and
presenters
D
ress for Success SW Florida,’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P), a series
of seminars for women who would like to start their own business, will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m. for four Wednesdays from February 4 through 25.
Local business leaders will impart insight and experience to the attendees to help
them gain the information, resources and confidence needed to get their dreams off
the ground.
The presenters will include E$P Chairperson Joanne Show, Central Bank vice president; attorney Christina Harris Schwinn of Pavese Law Firm; Gail Markham, founding
partner of public accounting and business consulting firm Markham Norton Mosteller
Wright & Company; and Connie Ramos-Williams, CEO and president of CONRIC PR
& Marketing/Publishing. Attendees can expect to learn practical information that can
be put to use in assessing the viability of different business opportunities, developing a
marketing plan, managing bank accounts, networking, identifying insurance needs and
understanding taxes.
In addition, attendees will hear from one successful E$P graduate at each
Wednesday night session. Rose Jones will share her story of starting her company,
A Southwest Florida Coastal Home Watch. Trisha Ryan had been working dead-end
jobs as a single mom, then put herself through college and law school and opened her
own firm. Success is indeed sweet for Kara Bernier, who founded Ellie Bee Bakery and
today creates cakes and confections for any occasion. Unemployed single mom April
Rochester New York Reunion Party
M
atanzas on the Bay on
Fort Myers Beach will
host the 11th annual
Rochester, New York Reunion
Party from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 3. The
reunion party is open to all current and former Rochesterians
and will feature Zweigle’s Red &
White Hots, Genesee Beer and
other Rochester favorites. The
party includes a full-service bar,
buffet, live entertainment and
more.
Warren Kling, a local expert
on the history of Rochester, said
this will be the 11th year for the
reunion party. Genesee Beer and
Cream Ale and Genesee Light,
products of Rochester’s Genesee
Brewing Company, are flown
in ahead of the party. Zweigle’s
hot dogs and sausages are also
shipped in by air. Zweigle’s White
Hots, also known as “porkers,”
are uncured hot dogs which
retain their naturally white color.
Zweigle’s introduced them in
Rochester in 1925, and they have been a Rochester staple ever since.
“It is the most unique product that people associate with the Zweigle’s name, and
people in Rochester take pride in knowing the exclusivity of this product,” Kling said.
Zweigle’s White Hots are the official hot dog of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres,
Rochester Americans ice hockey team and Rochester Rhinos soccer team.
Advance reservations are required by contacting Kling at [email protected]. Matanzas on the Bay is located at 416 Crescent Street on Fort Myers
Beach. Free car parking and boat dockage will be available.
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Bordeaux went back to school and started her own business, then landed an opportunity at CONRIC PR & Marketing/Publishing, where she serves as the agency’s creative director. They will share how they applied what they learned at E$P to improve
their career prospects or start their own business.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Program is open to the public and free to attend, due
to the funding and resources of Title Sponsor and long-time supporter, Central Bank
Southwest Florida.
Registration is required and seating is limited for the series of seminars, which will
take place at Dress for Success SW Florida, 12995 S. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 152
in Fort Myers. Call Jen at Diederich at 689-4992 or email [email protected] for
more information.
The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of
disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and the
career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.
The Marina At Edison Ford To Host
Classic & Antique Boat Show
T
he Marina at Edison Ford, located off the Caloosahatchee River, is hosting its
inaugural Antique & Classic Boat Show on Saturday, January 31 from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sunday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 50 boats
will be on display, including classic wooden and fiberglass boats. The free event,
endorsed by the Antique and Classic Boat Society, will showcase the true craftsmanship of classic boats and allow visitors to get up close and personal to the boats
as well as their owners.
The Marina at Edison Ford will have antique and classic boats on display in the
parking lot with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates hosting trailered vessels right on
the Coconut Grove Lawn.
Pinchers at the Marina will be offering their award-winning food and beverages during the event including upstairs at the Marina, with its fantastic waterfront dining view.
The event will also feature live music on both days, including Wilder Sons on Saturday
from 2 to 5 p.m. and The Good Bad Kids performing on Sunday from noon to 3
p.m.
The Marina at Edison Ford is located at 2360 W. First Street in downtown Fort
Myers (or Marker 54 by boat). For more information, visit MarinaEdisonFord.com or
call 245-7320.
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Along the River
Take a tour of Fort Myers Beach multimillion dollar shrimping fleet with Ostego Bay and
meet the people who harvest and sell “pink gold”
A dolphin uses its powerful tail flukes to play in the wake of the Santiva, a classic 45-foot
catamaran owned by Captiva Cruises. The tour company reports seeing dolphins on
approximately 95 percent of its cruises.
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he best way to see Sanibel and Captiva islands is from the water. Take the
entire family on a scenic boat trip with Captiva Cruises.
The dolphin watch and wildlife cruise is the perfect family adventure. There
is nothing more exciting than seeing playful dolphins jumping in the wake of the boat.
Captiva Cruises reports seeing dolphins on approximately 95 percent of the cruises.
The trip runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and is narrated by volunteers from the SanibelCaptiva Conservation Foundation.
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Cayo Costa Beach, Cabbage Key and Boca Grande. Prices vary and reservations are
required.
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Why shop at a farmers market? Access to fresh, locally grown foods, for starters.
That may be one of the best reasons, but there are many more. Farmers markets have
fruits and vegetables at the peak of the growing season. This means produce is at its
freshest and tastes the best and is typically grown near where you live, not thousands
of miles away or in another country.
Support area farmers and practice good eating habits at these locations:
Thursday: The River District Farmers Market, under the US 41 Caloosahatchee
bridge. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fruit, vegetables, local honey, bread, seafood, barbecue, flowers and plants. It is open year-round. Call 321-7100 or go to www.cityftmyers.com.
Faith United Methodist Church, 6190 McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers. 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. through April. The open air market offers produce, baked goods, kettle corn,
lemonade, pasta, orchids, house plants, garden plants, tea, beignets, Fair Trade items
and ground coffee. Call 443-8810.
Friday: Fort Myers Beach Farmers Market, under the Matanzas Bridge between
Second and Third Streets. 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. until April, rain or shine. Fruits and
vegetables, flowers, seafood, baked goods, snack foods and plants. Call 765-0202 or
go to www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov.
Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May. Fruits,
vegetables, breads, honey, soaps, jams and seafood. Call 533-7275.
Saturday: GreenMarket at Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard near
the Colonial intersection. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An exclusive selection of locally grown,
caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and purchase.
Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids. It is open yearround. Call 939-2787 or go to www.artinlee.org.
Cape Coral Chamber Farmers Market in Club Square, downtown Cape Coral. 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. until May. Locally grown produce, native plants, fresh Gulf seafood,
live music/entertainment and informative community presentations. Call 549-6900 or
go to www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com.
Sunday: Sanibel Island Farmers Market, 800 Dunlop Road (City Hall - next to the
library). 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until May. Call Crystal Mansell at 472-3700.
Monday: Fenway South Farmer’s Market, 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort
Myers, noon to 4 p.m. until March 9. Local produce, cheeses, fresh pastas, seafood,
baked breads, meats, herbs, organic vegetables, plants, ready-to-eat meals, flowers,
crafts, soaps, candles, live music and weekly giveaways. Parking is free. Call 226-4783
or email [email protected].
Did you know that the Fort Myers Beach shrimping fleet is the largest commercial
fishing fleet in the Gulf of Mexico? Shrimp, known as “pink gold,” contributes millions
of dollars to our economy.
On Wednesdays, the Ostego Bay Foundation’s Marine Science Center offers
tours of San Carlos Island’s commercial fishing fleet. The three hour guided tour starts
at 9 a.m.
It includes a one-and-a-half hour guided visit at the museum which contains a touch
tank, a hands-on beach area and several aquariums and exhibits. The tour continues
with a visit to several commercial fishing industry businesses. See how the boats are
unloaded, the trawl doors are build, the shrimp nets are hand-sewn, the seafood is
processed, and other important factors used in this unique industry. It is a memorable
experience for the entire family.
The cost for the tour is $15 per adult and $10 for children seven years and older.
Reservations are required.
Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center located at 718 Fishermans Wharf on
San Carlos Island in Fort Myers Beach. Call 765-8101 or go to www.ostegobay.org.
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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
BRATTA’S RISTORANTE
Bratta’s serves fresh made-to-order
food in an inviting atmosphere featuring
live music nightly.
The two for $20 menu is served all
day Sunday to Thursday. Happy Hour is
daily from 4 to 6:30 p.m. with drink and
appetizer specials. Filet Napoleon, Taylor
Street baked ziti and fresh bruschetta are
a few favorites on the restaurant’s daily
menu. Lobster tail and Chilean sea bass is
served on the weekends.
12984 S. Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers.
Call 433-4449.
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 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 4
to 8 p.m.
20351 Summerlin Road Units #111
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 765-9660.
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 ten years and its enduring
popularity is a testament to its exceptional, friendly service.
1520 Broadway #106, Fort Myers.
Call 334-6991.
ISLAND COW
Doc Ford’s Scallops Special served with blue lump crab meat, black linguini and mixed
veggies, finished with house-made citrus butter. Delicious!
& 112, Fort Myers. Call 466-4646.
DOC FORD’S
RUM BAR & GRILLE
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
Where can you go when you’re in the
moooood for some great cook’in, 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.
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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.
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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
Hearts Of Hope
Fundraiser
T
ickets are now on sale for Hearts
of Hope, HOPE Clubhouse’s
annual signature fundraising event.
The event will take place on Thursday,
February 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The
Clubhouse at Paseo, 11940 Palba Way
in Fort Myers. The evening will feature
a silent auction and raffles, including a
diamond from Dunkin’s Diamonds, as
well as cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and
live music.
Proceeds from the event will benefit
HOPE Clubhouse of Southwest Florida,
which was formed in 2010 to help people living with severe mental illness find
jobs, education, housing and friendships.
“Our ability to help people with men-
Senior Pastor: Robert Brunson
Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 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, 481-4040,
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.
Torah Study
O
n Thursday, February 5 at
noon, Rabbi Sack of Temple
Judea begins a one-hour Torah
study that includes an open discussion
of Torah and Judaism where all levels
of background and all questions are
encouraged.
The session is held on the first
Thursday of the month at the office of
Myers, Bretthoitz & Company, 12671
Whitehall Drive in Fort Myers. Bring a
chumash if you have one. Rabbi Sack will
bring the text for the session.
Temple Judea is located at 14486 A
& W Bulb Road in Fort Myers. For more
information, call 433-0201 or send an
email to [email protected].
tal illness live meaningful lives depends on
the generosity and support of the local
community,” said Debra Webb, CEO
of HOPE Clubhouse. “This event is an
opportunity for us to thank our supporters for helping us bring positive change
to the lives of those living with mental
illness.”
Event sponsors are Bergermann Law
Firm, Big Blue Shark Studios, Daniel
Melvin Most Romantic Voice Productions,
Dunkin’s Diamonds, Leslea Ellis, LLC,
Park Royal Behavioral Health Services,
Paseo, Stock Development and UBS.
Tickets are $25 per person or $35
per couple and can be purchased by calling HOPE Clubhouse at 267-1777.
Hope Clubhouse has 125 active
members and has served more than 270
members since its opening in March
2010. For more information, visit www.
hopeclubhouse.org.
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
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Strobel To
Headline Dinner
For Lifeline Family
Center March 26
L
ifeline Family Center has
announced that New York Times
best-selling author Lee Strobel will
be the keynote speaker at the non-profit
organization’s annual benefit dinner on
Thursday, March 26.
Strobel is the former legal editor of
the Chicago Tribune and the author of
20 books, including his best known work,
The Case for Christ, and other faithbased books. Formerly an avowed atheist,
Strobel began investigating Biblical claims
about Christ after his wife’s conversion.
His investigation led him to become a
Christian.
About 400 community leaders are
expected to attend the 17th annual benefit dinner at McGregor Baptist Church on
Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. Doors
open at 6 p.m. and the dinner begins at
6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $70 each or $400 for
a table of eight. Sponsorships, which
include a VIP reception with Strobel,
are available from $1,000 to $10,000.
Tickets may be purchased at www.lifelinefamilycenter.org/benefitdinner or by
calling 242-7238.
“We are very pleased that Lee Strobel
will be coming to Southwest Florida to
share his insight from the exhaustive
Lee Strobel
research he has done affirming that God
and Jesus Christ exist,” said Lifeline
Family Center president and founder
Kathy Miller. “The Biblical values reflected
in his message align with those of Lifeline
Family Center.”
Lifeline Family Center provides a
home in Cape Coral for homeless young
women in crisis pregnancies to help
them become self-supporting through
education, job training, parenting classes,
professional counseling and spiritual guidance. It is the only residential program in
Lee County for homeless young women
in crisis pregnancies who are not part of
the foster care program.
For more information about
Lifeline Family Center, visit www.
LifelineFamilyCenter.org.
Share your community news with us.
Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702
or email [email protected]
Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, February 7
9am - 2pm
Handcrafted items by 40 vendors
• Shell designs
• Jewelry
• Paintings
• Books
• Photography
• Fabric Art • Pottery
• Glasswork • Tropical Plants
Center 4 Life
Palm Ridge Road & Library Way, Sanibel FL
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THE RIVER - JANUARY 30, 2015
Major Cold
Fronts Equal
Major Changes
by Capt. Matt
Mitchell
P
re-cold-front
fishing right
before the
weekend was on
fire. This is the
usual winter pattern and generally
happens when a
south wind blows
hard for a few few
days prior to the arrival of a strong cold
front. Action will peak right before the
wind makes the switch in direction and
starts blowing from the north, marking
the beginning of a high pressure system
and the passing of the cold front.
Timing is everything when fishing
when a cold front is approaching. The
periods of strong south winds just before
a front pushes through make for some of
the craziest, wide-open fishing action we
experience all winter. Miss this window
by just a little bit once the cold front has
passed and it’s a much different, slower
story.
Non-stop catch-and-release snook
action along with an abundance of
keeper mangrove snapper, big rampaging
schools of jacks and even a few bonus
small tarpon, marked the last really good
fishing day on the water before the rain
and cold arrived.
What this first real prolonged cold
front in several months will do to our
fishing action should not be too drastic.
In fact, it should help once temperatures
gradually start to rebound. Fish respond
to the cold by getting bunched up tight in
their sheltered, warm-water haunts.
Water temperatures reached as high
as the low 70s before the cold days and
nights made for a drastic plunge. After
what has been a very mild winter to this
point, snook had started to get into the
spring pattern of moving out of the sheltered mangrove creek systems they call
home during cold periods and had just
started feeding on the outer points and
mangrove shorelines.
Live shiner fishing was still going off
with bigger snook feeding better than I
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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].
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Dave Springston from Indiana with a slot-sized snook caught and released while fishing
with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week
have experienced in months. This week
we caught and released more slot-sized
snook than I did since fall.
Post-cold-front fishing was a whole
lot different for a few days then gradually started to improve. With a secondary
cold front forecast to come through and
reinforce the cold temperatures for most
of the week, snook fishing will slow even
more before it gets better.
Switching back to live shrimp instead
of the live shiners that I have been using,
I targeted sheepshead and rat redfish
and kept the fishing rods bent. Shiners
became much harder to catch although
they are not totally gone.
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With weather conditions forecast only
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switching it up to catch fish. Downsizing
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Although this week won’t be the type of
fishing we have been lucky enough to
experience for most of our winter, it will
give anglers a chance to change it up a
little and target our usual winter species.
Drastic weather changes keep us on
our toes and make us better anglers in
the long run. If we always experienced
snook fishing like we have for the last few
months, we would not appreciate how
good this winter’s fishing has been so far.
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
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CROW Case Of The Week:
The Howdy Bird
by Patricia Molloy
A
s wagon
trains transported early
settlers across the
prairie, small owls
were frequently
seen standing on
the ground, bobbing their heads up
and down as the
pioneers peered
out from under the covered wagons.
Interpreting the gesture as a sort of
greeting, the pioneers began to call the
adorable little avian with the big yellow
eyes the “howdy bird.”
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), which stands only 10 inches tall,
use to be a common sight in the flat,
open prairies of the Midwest. Sadly,
much of their habitat has been destroyed
by development. Fortunately for residents
and visitors to Lee county, Cape Coral
has the largest population of the Florida
species (Athene cunicularia floridana)
in the state: it is estimated that the city is
home to 1,000 nesting pair.
As the name would suggest, the burrowing owl lives in subterranean tunnels;
of the 171 species of owls worldwide, it
is the only one that lives underground.
While the western species resides in burrows abandoned by prairie dogs, the ones
living in Florida dig their own burrows.
An injured burrowing owl – patient
#14-3327 – was recently admitted to
CROW for treatment. The examining
wildlife veterinarian immediately suspected that it had sustained a fracture.
The owl was sedated so that radiographs
could be taken.
“He had a left carpal chip,” explained
Dr. Jennifer Riley, DVM intern. (Carpus
refers to the wrist bones collectively.
Think carpal tunnel syndrome.)
“We changed the bandage yesterday
and the wounds look good, so we’re just
going to leave the bandage on for five or
six days. I don’t want to leave it on too
long, but I think it will be better to have it
stable for a while,” she continued. “He’s
super active and alert, so that is promising.”
Unlike their western counterparts,
Cape Coral’s burrowing owls do not
migrate. According to the Cape Coral
Friends of Wildlife, the period from
January through June is the best time to
see them. During the blistering heat of
summer, they spend much of their time in
the cool climate of their burrows.
The conservation organization also
states that the Cape Coral Library is a
good location to catch a glimpse of a
burrowing owl. If you do see one, please
keep your distance. Getting too close to
these wild birds may cause them to abandon their home in search of a more quiet
location.
CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation
of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife
hospital providing veterinary care for
native and migratory wildlife from our
Pioneers gave burrowing owls the nickname “howdy birds” when they were crossing the
U.S. in covered wagons
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 472-3644 or
visit: www.crowclinic.org.
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Plant Smart
Name That Fruit
by Gerri Reaves
A
ll of the native evergreen plants
pictured here are desirable for a
wildlife-friendly low-maintenance
landscape. Can you identify their fruits?
Do you know which two are edible for
people as well as wildlife?
Evergreen blueberry (Vaccinium myrsinites) is easy to identify, for it resembles
the familiar commercially grown blueberry, although it is smaller.
This slow-growing woody shrub’s
natural habitat includes pinelands, scrub
prairies, and open woods.
Usually reaching only about three feet
tall, it has glossy oval leaves and slender
stems and branches.
Hummingbirds and butterflies are
attracted to the clusters of flowers in
spring, which are white or purplish and
urn-shaped. Purple-black berries provide
food for wildlife and people.
Plant it in a spot with moist but welldrained acidic soil in full to partial sun.
It will spread via runners.
Sevenyear apple’s (Genipa clusiifolia)
elongated tapered fruit might be mistaken
for a fig at first glance.
The name is misleading, by the way,
for the fruit appears throughout the year,
not every seven years. Two to three inches long, it is a food source for wildlife,
remaining on the tree and wrinkling and
blackening as it ages.
Although the apples are edible for
Can you identify the fruits of these low-maintenance wildlife-friendly native plants?
photos by Gerri Reaves
humans, the many seeds make them
somewhat unappetizing.
Like its relative the gardenia, sevenyear apple produces sweet-smelling white
flowers. They are star-like and much
smaller than gardenia’s, however, and are
sometimes tipped with pink. They bloom
primarily in spring and early summer and
are a nectar source for hummingbirds and
butterflies, including the mangrove skipper.
This “apple” tree is also the larval host
plant for tantalus sphinx moths.
The large leathery leaves and wide
Fisherman’s Paradise:
Russell And Ollie
At The Ferry Slip
by Cynthia A.
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 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 VIII
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 they are heading
out of Shell Creek in the face of mounting
wind.
So strong had the wind become that I
was concerned about Mr. Maxton and me
making it back, assuming all the time that, Williams with an unidentified prospective house buyer and a large grouper
spread make it useful as a hedge, screen,
or windbreak. Give it full to partial sun in
well-drained soil. It can grow as tall as 25
feet in South Florida.
High salt and drought tolerance makes
it an excellent choice for a coastal landscape.
Appropriately named snowberry
(Chiococca alba) produces clusters of
white fruit that feeds a host of wildlife
in late summer and winter, including the
white-crowned pigeon, which is listed as
threatened in the State of Florida.
Also a relative of the gardenia, it is
multi-trunked and sometimes creeping or
sprawling, a trait that makes it useful as a
trellis plant.
The oval foliage contrasts prettily with
the shiny fruit.
Tubular fragrant five-petaled flowers
deepen from white to creamy yellow
or peach on the tree. They bloom year
round, but mostly in summer and are
a nectar source for various butterflies,
including the Julia.
Plant snowberry in full to partial sun in
well-drained soil. The plant grows up to
10 feet high.
Sources: Wild Plants for Survival in
South Florida by Julia F. Morton, Native
Florida Plants by Robert G. Haehle and
Joan Brookwell, Everglades Wildflowers
by Roger L. Hammer, A Gardener’s
Guide To Florida’s Native Plants by
Rufino Osorio, regionalconservation.org,
and hort.ufl.edu.
Plant Smart explores the diverse
flora of South Florida.
surely to God, Ollie was following me. Then the rain
commenced in driving sheets so thick you could hardly
see ten feet ahead. I could still hear Ollie’s motor back
of me, so I plowed on ahead, reaching the mouth of
the creek and turning west toward Punta Rassa. We
took it real slow, laboriously threading our way through
the angry waves without any real danger or discomfort
save for getting thoroughly soaked and lashed to the
bone by the driving rain and wind.
As we sidled up to the Punta Rassa pier and cleated
up portside with our bow into the wind, we looked
anxiously back to see how Ollie and Uncle Russell were
faring. Neither Ollie, Uncle Russell, nor boat was in
sight. Ted and Bill Copley, the owners of the fish camp,
anxiously scanned the horizon with us. We rationalized
that the rain was driving so hard we simply couldn’t
see far enough to spot the missing boat, and I even lied
hopefully but unconvincingly about hearing the sound
of their motor. The only sound I heard was that of my
wildly beating heart, beating equally with fright and
shame at having allowed myself to push on, leaving
Ollie and Uncle Russell floundering and perhaps drowning.
When the rain let up momentarily, I remembered
that I had a pair of binoculars under the front seat of
my station wagon. I quickly ran out, got the binoculars,
and started frantically searching the whole wide sweep
of the horizon. I couldn’t see anything but drenched
real estate. Not a sign of Uncle Russell or Ollie. At this
point, I really began to have the miseries way deep
down.
To be continued next week…
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Highlighting Perils To Florida’s Springs
Manatees
T
he Southwest Florida Community Foundation will host two presentations of
Florida nature photographer John Moran’s Springs Eternal Project exhibition
titled Florida’s Fragile Fountains of Youth in February.
Moran will present on Wednesday, February 4 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the foundation’s Community Hub located at 8771 College Parkway, Building 2, Suite 201 in
Fort Myers, and the following day, February 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the foundation’s
Sanibel office in the Sanibel Sea School on the corner of Periwinkle Way and Lagoon
Drive on the east end of the island.
The Springs Eternal Project documents the beauty, history and increasing ecological
devastation of Florida’s springs and aquifer.
“Although vital to the ecological, social and economic health of our state, Florida’s
springs are imperiled due to pollution, neglect and the groundwater demands of a
thirsty state,” said Moran, who has been photographing the springs of Florida for
more than 30 years. “Once a source of awe, our springs are now a source of deep
concern. And like our troubled waters from the Caloosahatchee to the Indian River
Lagoon, their future is unclear.”
In 2012, Moran partnered with artist and art historian Dr. Lesley Gamble and
designer Rick Kilby to create the Springs Eternal Project after coming to the realization
that his “beauty” pictures of Florida weren’t really changing anything and that he had
an obligation to more fully show and tell the truth as he sees it. Their collaboration fills
Rare Florida snails live in this type of silt
museum walls and continues to develop
creative forms of educational outreach
inspiring Floridians to value, conserve and
A Florida freshwater spring
restore our precious waters.
“Unique and stunningly beautiful, our
springs also provide crucial ecosystem services that include habitat for diverse array of
flora and fauna, some rare (Ichetucknee silt snail) and endangered (Florida manatee),”
Moran said. “Windows into the Floridian Aquifer, our springs pump roughly six billion
gallons of fresh water each day to feed rivers, lakes and estuaries. Their basins provide
crucial recharge areas that capture and filter precious rainwater. Florida’s springs are
powerful drivers for tourism, recreation and other sectors vital to Florida’s economy,
and, like the Everglades, their health is a key indicator of our state’s ecological and
economic wellbeing.”
Space is limited. To RSVP, call 274-5900 or email Kim Williams at KWilliams@
floridacommunity.com.
For more information, visit www.SpringsEternalProject.org. For more information
about the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, visit www.floridacommunity.
com.
Volunteers Recognized During
Larsen Pavilion’s 25th Anniversary
Boating Seminars
Taught by Local, Experienced Instructors
The Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary board of directors oversees 18 committees of more than 250
dedicated Shell Point volunteers. From left, Bill McCoy, Anne Wills, Marilyn Horvath, Jo
McGrade, Ann Erickson, Jetta Currise, Jane Haines, Anne Kimball, Carl Meier, Dee Horne,
and Dave Dimick.
Wendy Iverson/Shell Point Retirement Community
S
hell Point Retirement Community’s Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary volunteer group
kicked off its 25th year with a volunteer recognition event held in January.
The gathering celebrated the accomplishments of the previous year, and
installed new Auxiliary president Jane Haines to guide the group’s upcoming 25th
year of service.
In 2014, the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary donated a total of 18,100 volunteer hours,
and projects another 18,000 to be served in 2015. To date, Auxiliary volunteers have
donated a total of 100,000 volunteer hours since the group’s founding in 1990.
The Auxiliary, made up of more than 250 resident volunteers, works year-round
to offer life-enriching services in Shell Point’s five-star-rated skilled nursing facility, the
Larsen Pavilion. Auxiliary volunteers assist professional staff by coordinating weekly
activities, serving as dining companions, welcoming new residents, planning spiritual
services and much more.
“The services offered by the Auxiliary are an enhancement to what is provided by
staff,” said Sherry Brown, director of long term care. “It is remarkable to see the connections between staff and resident volunteers as they work together for the common
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Collage Artist Featured At Art Walk
A
t 6 p.m., Friday, February 6, during Art Walk, the Sidney & Berne
Davis Art Center will present The
work of John M. Williams. Opening night
offers the opportunity to see the work
of this cut-paper collage portrait artist
who focuses on historical subjects such as
Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.
Williams’ collages offer insights about
the subjects and help tell their interesting
stories.
At 7 p.m., February 10, Williams will
be appearing at Art Talk Tuesday, offering guests the chance to learn about the
inspiration and process behind his exhibited work and to find out how the process
of creation assists him with channeling his
energies as an artist who lives with autism.
Williams’ work will be exhibited at the
art center, 2301 First Street, in the downtown Fort Myers River District, through
Tuesday, February 24.
For tickets or information, visit www.
sbdac.com or call 333-1933.
Abraham Lincoln
Williams first researches his topics and
then creates his portrait collages using
hundreds of small pieces of cut paper that collectively bring to life striking subjects full
of emotion. Interesting background vignettes that pertain to the subject’s story or topic
often surround the portraits. Williams has a special interest in the U.S. Civil War; however, he works with other worldwide historical topics and people such as the War in
the Pacific told through the soldier’s eyes or the history of Iran told through the eyes of
the last Shah. Williams spends significant time researching his subjects in order to better understand their characters. This insight is unveiled in his collages such as through
the worn face of Lincoln and through the glowing mother’s love in Sacagawea.
Williams earned a bachelor fine arts degree from the University of Massachusetts at
Gen. Robert E. Lee
John Williams working on a collage
Lowell in 2008. He was originally trained
as a sculptor but later transitioned to collage. For Williams, working with collage is a
metaphor for living with autism.
“The world for me is a chaotic place. Thoughts and images swirl around endlessly
in my head,” he said. “Art allows me to channel my energy, organizing many disparate elements into a unified and coherent image. By marrying my artistic vision with
my passion for history, I seek to present a new perspective on my subjects. Their eyes
are the focus of my work, usually looking directly at the viewer – something that is
hard for me to do in real life. Through exploring the emotions I imagine my sitters felt,
I get more in touch with my own,” he added.
Williams is currently a resident of Massachusetts. His work has been shown in New
York, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and New England. He is featured in a new book,
Drawing Autism, published by Akashic Books in April 2014.
From page 1
Art By Kids With Cancer Exhibit
Sea Creatures
Hearts x 9
The project donates and delivers art supplies for use by pediatric oncology patients
throughout the year in conjunction with the Child Life Specialists at the Pediatric
Oncology/Hematology program at the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest
Florida, while also showcasing the artwork of children with cancer. The organization
provides monetary assistance to local families in crisis facing the financial challenges of
childhood, assisting those families with expenses such as groceries, transportation, and
prescription costs.
The program’s collaboration with trained specialists at the hospital utilizes art in
a therapeutic setting to assist children with cancer. The art supplies purchased and
donated are delivered for specialized instruction and are available for both art projects
and the children’s personal use. The Young Artists Awards program’s multiple Arts by
Kids with Cancer exhibits throughout the community raise 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 for profit organization serving area children, mats
and frames and then showcases, sells, and auctions selected pieces of the children’s
artwork at numerous venues throughout Southwest Florida. Trained volunteers will be
available to talk about the artwork and program during the opening. More information
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.
The Arts for ACT Gallery is located at 2265 First Street in the historic downtown Fort
Myers River District.
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Community Foundation Hosts Book
Signing For Founder’s Latest Release
Marshall Bower, Jay Brett, Mark Lewis and John Sheppard
Dave Fleming, Chris Hill and Larry Hobbs
T
he Southwest Florida Community
Foundation recently hosted a book
signing for one of its founders.
John Sheppard’s latest book, Impact Six
Degrees of Separation, focuses on Lee
County’s connection to the heroes and
battles of WWI and WWII. Notable figures
highlighted in the book include General
John Pershing, Colonel Paul Tibbetts,
Thomas Edison, General Jimmy Doolittle,
President Franklin Roosevelt, Colonel
Charles Lindbergh and Henry Ford.
The cover of the book was designed by
his wife, artist Ellen Sheppard.
“So many veterans who trained here
during the wars have left an indelible mark
in our community, and it was my honor to
research the many war heroes who have
John Sheppard and Gay Thompson
ties to our area,” said Sheppard.
Proceeds of the book sales benefited a
variety of nonprofit organizations.
Sheppard was instrumental in founding the Southwest Florida Community
Foundation along with J. Tom Smoot, Jr.
and a small group of civic leaders in 1976.
He has been a trustee for many years and
remains active with the foundation. He is
well known in the community as a humanitarian who devotes his life to helping others.
Born in Lee County, Sheppard attended
Fort Myers High School and the University
of Florida in Gainesville to earn his bachJohn Sheppard and Mary Eller
Francesca Donlan and Marshall Bower
John Sheppard and Bob Martin
Monique Ward, Francesca Donlan, Melanie Holaway and Carol Robinson
elor’s and juris doctor degrees. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for two
years and then joined his family law firm. He retired after 37 years of private practice.
Writing and publishing books has kept him busy since retiring.
As leader, convener, grant maker and concierge of philanthropy, the Southwest
Florida Community Foundation is built on community leadership with a history of fostering regional change for the common good in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and
Glades counties. The foundation, founded in 1976, connects donors and their philanthropic aspirations with evolving community needs. With assets of more than $80
million, it has provided more than $60 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves. Last year, the foundation granted more than $2.8 million to nonprofit organizations supporting education, animal welfare, arts, health care and human
services. It granted $782,000 in nonprofit grants including more than $400,000 in
regional community impact grants and additional $450,000 in scholarship grants.
For more information about the foundation, call 274-5900 or visit www.floridacommunity.com.
Share your community news with us.
Call 415-7732, Fax: 415-7702
or email [email protected]
Mary Eller, David Robinson and Monique Ward
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From page 1
Music Of Champions Concert
Glenn Donnellan
His public debut was at a Washington Nationals game playing his own arrangement
of the National Anthem. He has since performed for multiple Major League Baseball
teams and around the U.S. and abroad, garnering double-takes and astonishment
wherever he plays.
Donnellan invented the Electric Slugger Batolin and manufactures it by hand on a
per-order basis using a pro-grade ash Louisville Slugger bat, to which the factory adds
his heat-branded signature as part of their licensing agreement.
He has been featured playing his Electric Slugger on ESPN’s E:60, MLB’s This
Week In Baseball, Fox and Friends, NPR, BBC and other major media. In addition,
he loves to perform for young audiences, presenting assemblies, science classes and
orchestra clinics. Through the NSO Education Program, he presents dozens of performances for young audiences each year at the Kennedy Center Family Theater, in local
schools and other venues.
The Music of Champions program includes a medley of university fight songs from
Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa State, Northwestern University, Purdue University, Notre
Dame University and other schools. Other pieces include the theme from ABC Wide
World of Sports, Casey at the Bat, narrated by retired Minnesota Twins announcer
John Gordon and Fanfare for the Common Man.
Tickets are $22 to $82 per person and may be purchased at www.swflso.org, by
visiting the Southwest Florida Symphony Box Office located at 8290 College Parkway,
Suite 103 in Fort Myers, by calling the Symphony Box Office at 418-1500 or at
the Barbara B. Mann Box Office one hour prior to the concert. Barbara B. Mann
Performing Arts Hall is located at 13350 Edison Parkway in Fort Myers.
County Clerk Office Sets Special
Office Hours On Valentine’s Day
V
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].
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DeflateGate Just Another Chapter
In The History Of Sports Cheating
by Ed Frank
A
bout the last thing in the world that the National
Football League wanted in a year that has tainted this
nation’s most popular sport is this latest fiasco known as
DeflateGate.
In a season marred by the Ray Rice domestic violence assault
on his then fiancé, the Adrian Peterson child abuse issue and
the bungling of these and other problems by NFL Commissioner
Roger Goodell, DeflateGate may have topped them all.
By now you all know – that is unless you have been hiding in
a cave for the last two weeks – that 12 of the 13 footballs used
by the New England Patriots in their lopsided victory over the
Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game had been deflated, giving Patriots
Quarterback Tom Brady a decided advantage in gripping and throwing the ball.
The scandal created headlines worldwide and became the top story on television
nightly news to overshadow Sunday’s Super Bowl itself.
One thing that is certain is every football that could possibly be used Sunday will be
examined, inspected and conceivably even X-rayed before being certified for play.
In fairness, cheating in sports has gone on for as long as there has been sports. In
baseball and other sports, there have been the use of steroids by athletes, the stealing
of catchers’ signs, the corking of bats and the doctoring of baseballs by pitchers.
The illegal “flopping” by basketball and soccer players to draw fouls continues,
the 2009 BountyGate, where certain New Orleans Saints were rewarded for injuring
opposing players, the 1919 Black Sox scandal involving eight Chicago White Sox
players who were charged with throwing the World Series –the list goes on and on.
And what about the outrageous antics of Rosie Ruiz in the 1980 Boston Marathon
when she emerged from the crowd a mile from the finish line after skipping the first
23 miles to claim first place?
Cheating in sports will never be eliminated nor will it be stopped in other facets of
life.
But what makes DeflateGate so galling is the fact that this is the second major
cheating episode involving the Patriots and Coach Bill Belichick. Seven years ago, the
NFL ordered all teams to stop the practice of video taping the sideline hand signals of
opposing coaches.
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Despite the mandate, the
Patriots continued the practice
and fined Belichick $500,000 and
the loss of a first-round draft pick.
The NFL has ordered an intensive investigation into DeflateGate
that likely will drag on for weeks.
Belichick and Brady have denied
any involvement in the mess. But
let’s ask one simple question:
Would any equipment manager or field employee take it on
themselves to deflate the team’s
footballs without instructions
from a coach or quarterback? Of
course not.
A few years ago during a radio Bill Belichick and Tom Brady
interview, Brady said he prefers
throwing a slightly deflated football.
The Patriots obviously didn’t need tampered footballs in their 45-7 thrashing of the
Colts.
But it’s sure the best NFL story of the current season.
Red Sox spend a whopping $212.5 million in Free Agency Signings
If money is any indication, the Boston Red Sox should once again be competitive
in the American League Eastern Division after their disappointing last-place finish in
2014.
As of last week, the Red Sox have expended $212.5 million for five players in the
free agent market as follows:
Koji Uehara, right-handed pitcher, $18 million, two years.
Pablo Sandoval, third-baseman, $95 million, five years.
Hanley Ramirez, outfielder, $88 million, four years.
Justin Masterson, right-handed pitcher, $9.5 million, one year.
Craig Breslow, left-handed pitcher $2 million, one year.
By comparison, arch-rival New York spent just $75 million in free-agency signings.
Twins Spend $67.7 million to sign three Free Agents
Torri Hunter, outfielder, $10.5 million, 1 year.
Ervin Santana, right-handed pitcher, $55 million, three years.
Tim Stauffer, right-handed pitcher, $2.2 million, 1 year.
Batting Practice
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n partnership with the Minnesota
Twins and Shoeless Joes Sports Café,
the Crowne Plaza at the Bell Tower
Shops in Fort Myers will be sponsoring
the 4th annual Batting Practice With
The Twins.
Batting Practice With The Twins
invites 25 lucky fans to be on the field
during batting practice before every home
game during this year’s spring training
season. Interested fans must have a ticket
to the present day’s game and be at
Hammond Stadium prior to the game by
10 a.m.
Tickets are $40 per person for each
game and are available by calling the
Boys & Girls Clubs at 334-1886 or by
arriving three hours prior to the first pitch
on game day and purchasing at the stadium.
All proceeds from the practice events
will go directly to the Boys & Girls Club
of Lee County. Last year’s events raised
more than $7,000 for the Boys & Girls
Clubs.
“This is the ultimate experience for
any baseball fan,” said Jim Larkin, general manager of the Crowne Plaza Hotel
in Fort Myers. “Fans can take advantage
of excellent photo opportunities and be
close enough to hear their favorite player’s conversations. It’s a great event for
friends and family and also a unique way
to entertain important clients or reward
your best employees.”
For more information or to purchase
tickets, contact the Boys & Girls Clubs at
334-1886.
Lake Kennedy Senior Center
Pompano Beach
Casino Trip
T
he Kennedy Kruisers on Friday,
February 27 will head to Pompano
Beach for a day of gaming fun
with over 1,500 slot machines and 38
poker tables at Isle of Capri Casino.
There is an all-you-can-eat buffet
featuring salads, freshly baked breads,
chicken and beef entrees, stone-baked
pizzas and side dishes.
Each bus trip participant will receive
$10 free play and a $4 off buffet coupon.
Participants should arrive at the Lake
Kennedy Center by 7 a.m. for a 7:15
a.m. departure. The bus will leave the
casino at 4 p.m. and will return to Cape
Coral at approximately 6 p.m.
Cost for the bus trip is $35 per member and $40 per non-member. Preregistration 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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School Smart
by Shelley M.
Greggs, NCSP
D
ear
Shelley,
My high
school daughter is
required to write
lots of essays and
reports for her
classes. She is also
beginning to write
research papers.
She always asks for my help to review
her work and very often it ends poorly,
with both of us upset and with nothing
gained from the review. How can I give
her feedback about her work and keep it
more positive?
Elizabeth A., Fort Myers
Elizabeth,
Giving feedback on writing assignments can be very difficult, as you seem
to have discovered. Writing is extremely
personal and often times when feedback
is not delivered correctly, the writer may
feel that the criticism is unwarranted, take
it personally or just feel overwhelmed by
it.
The first thing to remember when giving feedback is to be kind, specific and
constructive.
You need to decide the primary purpose of your feedback. Is it for editing or
for specific guidance on how to improve
your daughter’s writing? With editing the
focus is on the mechanical errors at the
sentence level. Your daughter will probably not learn how to edit her own work
independently if you identify all her errors
although if she is making repeated errors
you could point this out to her and have
her attend to those errors. There are lots
of grammar programs that she can use
to learn how to edit effectively. Here’s a
great website for grammar – http://grammarist.com.
If you decide that your feedback is
about guidance, then identifying what is
wrong is part of the process, but it must
be accompanied by specific suggestions
for improvement. You’ll want to deliver a
clear message about what needs to happen to improve future writing
One research study found that most
students complained their writing feedback was too general and vague with no
suggestions for improvement. Students
report that they are often left not knowing what they have done well, what
they need to change and why they have
achieved the grade they have.
Education consultant John McCarthy
offers advice and said, “Respond as a
reader, not as a writer. Do not say how
you would write the paper. Instead, tell
how you are responding to each part
of the paper as you read it, pointing
out gaps in logic or support and noting
confusing language where it occurs.” He
also said, “Your aim should be to help
the student identify weaknesses that he or
she should improve and not to do the student’s thinking and writing for them.”
One helpful technique for giving feedback is to use starter stems when you
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discuss the writing. Using starter stems
or in other words a consistent script with
your communication helps you frame
your comments and then helps the writer
find solutions for themselves as opposed
to being told what to do. Here are some
examples using the starter stems of “I
like,” “I wonder” and “What if”.
• I like – the wonderful transition you
used that helped clarify the connection
between the two studies you are summarizing. Using “I like” as a starter stem
identifies quality in the writer’s work. It’s
important to recognize successes so that
the writer can hear the suggestions for
improvement.
• I wonder – how your summary could
end with an example that ties together
the main points?” Using this stem starter
“I wonder” gently asks the writer to consider a concern that needs addressing.
The words “I wonder” are not demanding, but rather encourage thought and
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reflection of potential problems.
• What if – you rewrote this sentence
and provided specific details to show
exactly what you mean?” Using “what
if” offers explicit suggestions. The writer
may or may not follow the ideas as she
sees fit.
Providing effective feedback is a skill
that takes patience and practice. I commend you for working with your daughter
and for your efforts to make this process
work well for both of you.
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 smgreggs@gmail.
com. Not all questions submitted can
be addressed through this publication.
Parents’ College Event At FSW
T
he Florida SouthWestern State College Professional Learning Academy
(PLA) will host its first Parents’ College event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on
Saturday, February 28. Parents’ College is an effort to inform parents, guardians and caregivers about educational issues vital in raising children to be responsible, thoughtful and caring citizens.
The event, which is being held in the U building at the Thomas Edison (Lee) campus in Fort Myers, will begin with registration and a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. A
keynote presentation will start at 9 a.m. followed by a selection of parent workshops
throughout the morning and afternoon.
Attendees can attend up to four workshops of their choosing that include, but are
not limited to, the following topics:
• Bullying
• Multiple Intelligences
• Special Education Primer
• The Internet: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
After lunch, which can be purchased on campus, the afternoon courses begin.
Courses end at 3 p.m. with the presentation of Parents’ College diplomas. The registration fee is $50 per person.
The keynote presentation will feature Judy O’Halloran, a published writer and
national speaker on Down Syndrome, advocacy, parenting and education. Her workshops and keynotes reflect her passion, honesty and humor. She draws from over
three decades of experience and research as a teacher, tutor, volunteer, consultant and
parent in the area of developmental disabilities.
“I’m an educator. It’s in my blood to share what I have learned and make it easier
for the next person,” said O’Halloran.
Contact the PLA Coordinators James Devine at [email protected] or 9858305 and Rachel Malone at [email protected] or 489-9080. To register, visit
www.fsw.edu/professionallearningacademy/registerform.
Visit www.FSW.edu for more information.
Our email address is [email protected]
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Financial Focus
What Do Low Oil
Prices Mean For
Investors?
by Jennifer Basey
A
s you’ve
no doubt
noticed,
your trips to the
gas station have
been a lot more
pleasant these past
several months.
There’s not much
doubt that low oil
prices have been
welcome to you as a driver. But when
oil is cheap, is that good for you as an
investor?
There’s no clear-cut answer. But
consider the following effects of low oil
prices:
• Positive impact on economy – When
you spend less at the gas pump, relative
to recent years, what will you do with
your savings? Like most people, you’ll
probably spend most of it on goods and
services. If you multiply the amount of
your increased spending by the millions
of other Americans who are also saving
money on gas, you can see that you and
your fellow consumers are likely adding billions of dollars to the economy.
Typically, a strong economy is also good
for the financial markets – and for the
people who invest in them.
• Different results for different sectors
– Different sectors within the financial
markets may respond in different ways
to low oil prices, even if the overall effect
is generally positive. For example, businesses such as consumer goods companies and auto manufacturers may respond
favorably to cheaper oil and gas. But the
picture might be quite a bit different for
energy companies.
You could spend a lot of time and
effort trying to adjust your investment
portfolio in response to low oil prices. In
fact, you may well want to consult with
your financial professional to determine
which moves might make sense for your
individual situation. Yet there’s actually a
bigger lesson to be learned here: Don’t
overreact to temporary developments.
The recent decline in oil prices has certainly had an economic impact, but no
one can predict how long these prices
will stay low or what other factors may
arise that would affect the financial markets. That’s why you can’t reconfigure
your portfolio based on particular events,
whatever they may be – oil price drops,
interest-rate fluctuations, political squab-
Junior League Offers Mini-Grants
T
he Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. has announced that its mini-grant application process is now open.
The league supports local nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, are in
the process of obtaining that status, or are under the umbrella of an agency with such
status by awarding mini-grant funding for projects that focus on women and children
within Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.
Non-profit organizations that meet the guidelines and agree to the grant agreement
included in the application packet are invited to submit applications. The league will
award grants of up to $3,000 approximately 60 days after the deadline.
Electronic applications will not be accepted. Visit www.jlfm.org/ama/orig/2015_
MiniGrantApplication.doc to download and print the form. Completed applications
must be delivered to the league office, 1500 Colonial Boulevard, Suite 104 in Fort
Myers, no later than 6 p.m. on Monday. February 2, attention R&D Chair.
It is through fundraising efforts with events like Taste of the Town that the league is
able to award grants to its community partners. In 2014, the league awarded $10,000
in mini-grants to 11 local non-profits and organizations including AMIKids Southwest
Florida, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lee County, Children’s Home Society of Florida
– Southwest Division, Community Cooperative, Family Health Centers of Southwest
Florida, Inc., Fort Myers High School Social Functional Program, The Foundation
for Lee County Public Schools, Inc., Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc., Goodwill
Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc., Literacy Council Gulf Coast, and Partners for
Breast Cancer Care, Inc.
For more information, call 277-1197 or visit www.jlfm.org.
Twice Weekly Flights From Fort
Myers To Puerto Rico Start May 3
T
he Lee County Port Authority has announced that Sun Country Airlines will
begin non-stop service between Southwest Florida International Airport and
San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico with two
weekly flights beginning May 3. The original plan was to start the San Juan service
with one weekly flight, but in response to passenger demand, Sun Country will
inaugurate the service with two flights on Thursdays and Sundays through August
23. This is the first time Fort Myers will have nonstop service to Puerto Rico.
“I am extremely pleased Sun Country Airlines has decided to increase service to
San Juan, Puerto Rico,” said Robert M. Ball, executive director of the Lee County Port
Authority. “By offering two weekly flights from the beginning, people will have more
flexibility in making their travel plans between Southwest Florida and Puerto Rico.”
To book flights or for more information, visit the Sun Country Airlines website at
www.suncountry.com.
bles at home, natural disasters in faraway
lands, and so on.
If you can keep from being overly
influenced by specific events, you may
be able to gain at least two key benefits:
First, by not making trades constantly
in reaction to the headlines of the day,
you can avoid piling up heavy fees and
commissions – costs that can reduce the
return rate on your investments. Second,
you’ll find that if you aren’t always thinking about what’s going on in the world
today, you can focus your investment
efforts more intensely on where you want
to be tomorrow. The most successful
investors set long-term goals and don’t
focus on factors they cannot control,
such as oil prices, interest-rate changes
or other economic events. Instead, these
investors make adjustments, as necessary,
to accommodate changes in their goals as
well as other changes, such as revisions in
tax laws – but they basically stick to their
same approach for the long term.
So be aware of low oil prices, but
don’t get so “pumped” about them that
you sludge up your consistent investment
strategy – because that strategy has the
energy to keep you moving toward your
important objectives.
Jennifer Basey is a financial advisor
in Fort Myers. She can be reached at
[email protected].
New SanCap Bank Branch Manager
S
andy Doubles, who joined Sanibel
Captiva Community Bank in 2006,
has been promoted to the position
of office manager for the new Myerlee
location. She is responsible for staff management, customer relations and overseeing the daily operation of the branch.
A Southwest Florida resident since
1989, Doubles spent eight years with
Volvo Canada Ltd. and seven years as an
office/warehouse manager in Fort Myers
before joining the bank as a customer service representative.
Doubles volunteers with Girl Scouts
of the Gulf Coast of Florida and Ronald
McDonald House.
The Myerlee location, the bank’s fourth
in Lee County, is located at 7040 Winkler
Road between Cypress Lake Drive and
Gladiolus Drive.
Sandy Doubles
Free Health Fairs
T
he Lee Memorial Health System
Parish Nurse Program is once
again teaming up with Right At
Home In Home Care & Assistance and
the Shell Point Retirement Community
to provide a series of free health fairs
open to the public. With the help of
sponsors, the Parish Nurse Program
will provide wellness screenings to the
Southwest Florida community at churches throughout the area.
“We are truly blessed to be able
to reach out into the community and
address health issues and improve the
quality of life for individuals who otherwise would not seek medical attention,”
said Nancy Roberts, manager of the
Parish Nurse Program. “At every health
fair, the screenings identify the need for
immediate care in at least one or two
people. Life-threatening conditions such
as high blood pressure and heart disease
often have no symptoms. These free
screenings are saving lives.”
The annual community wide health
fairs will take place at the following locations:
• February 6, 1 to 4 p.m. –
Center4Life, Corner of Library Way and
Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel
• February 11, 9 a.m. to noon – Fort
Myers Congregational United Church
of Christ, 8210 College Parkway, Fort
Myers
• February 19, 9 a.m. to noon –
Hope Lutheran Church, 25999 Old 41
Road, Bonita Springs
• March 7, 9 a.m. to noon – Faith
Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado
Parkway, Cape Coral
Door prizes and healthy snacks will be
provided for participants. Free screenings
by health care professionals include memory screening, varicose veins, balance
test, pulse oximeter readings, glucose,
skin cancer, spinal alignment, hearing,
vision, BMI, blood pressure, foot health,
and advance directives. Various health
care community resources will also be
available.
“Parish nursing plays an important
part in the continuum of care between
our healthcare system and the community
by connecting healing and faith,” added
Roberts.
The Parish Nurse Program is part of
the Spiritual Services Department of Lee
Memorial Health System. The Parish
Nurse Program promotes holistic care
of the body, mind, and spirit by addressing the spiritual and emotional needs of
patients, families, employees, volunteers
and faith communities. More information
is available at www.leememorial.org/spiritualservices or by calling 343-5182.
The annual Foundations of Faith
Community Nursing course offering 39
CEUs will be held June 4, 5 and 6 and
12, 13 and 14 to credential RNs for this
special Health Ministry. For more information, contact Nancy Roberts at 3435182.
THE RIVER - JANUARY 30, 2015
Doctor and Dietitian
Simple Steps To
Take To Resolve
A Bum Knee
by Ross Hauser, MD and
Marion Hauser, MS, RD
U
p to half the population, especially the exercising population,
experiences some type of knee
issues. Knee pain may cause walking difficulty and inability to enjoy the sports/
activities that we all love to do. Here are
some steps to help you get back in the
game:
Let’s first take a look at your symptoms, which can quite often provide you
with an indication as to what is wrong
with your knee and what to do about it.
Clicking without swelling or locking, in combination with tracking issues
(kneecap moves to the outer side when
flexing), is known as a condition called
Patellofemoral Tracking Syndrome or
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. We
recommend cycling for our patients to
strengthen the vastus medialis muscle of
the knee and clam shell type hip exercises for the gluteus medius of the hip,
Mom And Me
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,
We gave our son and daughter the
advantage of top educations, hoping it
would equip them for happy, successful
lives. They both married and moved a
hundred miles from one another on the
east coast. We thought they were both
happy. Suddenly, both were making
many complaints, so we moved to be
both of which help normalize the tracking
of the knee cap.
Knee stiffness after prolonged sitting is
typically due to degenerative arthritis. The
best conservative treatment for degenerative knee arthritis is motion without
stress. We recommend swimming, water
running and cycling to accomplish this.
These activities move the knee joint
thousands of times with little stress on the
cartilage. Exercise can also stimulate cartilage repair, but most involve compression
with relaxation. Mini-squats, such as slight
squatting with knees bent to only 20 to
45 degrees followed by standing, compress the cartilage slightly and, if done
enough times, can induce cartilage repair.
More serious acute conditions include
meniscus tears and knee joint instability
from a serious ligament tear, such as the
anterior cruciate ligament. These injuries
often occur with sudden twisting motions,
as can occur in tennis or golf. The knee
swells almost immediately. While surgery
can be performed, it typically involves
removing the meniscus. We prefer to
repair the meniscus with Prolotherapy.
This is a natural regenerative injection
technique where the platelet portion of
the patient’s own blood (PRP) is injected
to induce a healing reaction in the knee.
The stabilizing side ligaments are also
treated with a d-glucose (dextrose-based)
solution. When a ligament has been completely torn, then arthroscopic surgical
repair is needed.
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].
closer because we thought we could help.
No matter what we did or said, it was
wrong. We couldn’t understand what was
happening and finally they both told us.
To our complete surprise, our son is gay
and our daughter’s husband is dual addicted. We tried to do our best, but nothing we did helped. And now we are in a
retirement community on the west coast.
After they solve their problems, we
hope we can reconnect, but until then we
want peace. What do others do?
Charlotte
Dear Charlotte,
You have done your best, so you
should have no regrets. I think their problems are beyond “Ma and Pa” advice and
need professional intervention.
You could also benefit from talking
a couple of times to a professional who
specializes in family relations. It’s a whole
new world out there.
Lizzie
Dear Charlotte,
It seems to me that you are supportive, realistic and hopeful about your adult
children resolving their problems. Please
keep the doors open for future reconciliation after they solve their own problems.
You have done a great job.
Pryce
Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is
[email protected].
deaRPharmacist
Help For Cold
Sores And Herpes
Infections
by Suzy Cohen, RPh
D
ear
Pharmacist:
Are you
worried about painful
cold sores? They are
highly contagious.
If you kiss someone
with a cold sore or
drink from their cup,
you could get it too.
I don’t personally
get them, so last week, I inwardly freaked
out when the woman who was giving me
a much-needed manicure had two large
blisters on her lips. This incident made
me wonder what I would do if I had these
painful sores, and how can I help you
with them.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes
simplex virus (HSV), which belongs to a
large family of herpes pathogens which
cause chicken pox, shingles or keratitis
(can cause corneal blindness). Millions of
folks carry herpes viruses, and the cold
sores in particular are not only embarrassing but painful, too. Oral herpes causes
cold sores on the lips, inside the roof of
your mouth or on your gums. Genital
herpes causes lesions where the sun don’t
shine. Either way, ouch!
You can get it if someone touches
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their sore, then you; you can get it sharing utensils or kissing and making out.
Once inside your body, your immune
system jumps to it and hopefully it’s just
a single episode. If your immune system
is sluggish, you’re in for a lifelong battle
with frequent outbreaks. The frequency
is impacted by your diet, lifestyle and
immune strength (which is dependent on
having healthy intestinal flora).
Running yourself into the ground
with chronic stress or worry can activate the virus and cause lesions. Pulling
all-nighters, eating candy bars, drinking
alcohol, smoking, eating white flour
goodies and junk food can increase risk.
Ingesting foods you are intolerant to or
being deficient in probiotics can increase
those flare-ups. Diets high in arginine are
thought to activate herpes, so avoid all
nuts, cashews, chocolate, cereal, lentils
and sunflower seeds.
Antiviral drugs like acyclovir or Valtrex
are commonly used to treat HSV infections. Unfortunately, there are increasing
problems with drug resistance, similar to
the problem with antibiotics and superbugs. If you do take the antiviral drug
and use them long term, often there are
plenty of side effects and potential damage to the kidneys and liver. I’m passionate about natural remedies, so here’s a
few to ponder:
Lemon balm – I’d make a tea out of
this and drink it. Let the herb steep (not
boil) for about 15 minutes, then drink. I’d
also apply it to your sore with a cotton
pad. You can cool the tea first to make it
continued on page 24
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Cattle Barons’ Ball Ropes In More
Than $320,000 At Annual Gala
T
he 12th annual Cattle Barons’ Ball raised more than $320,000 on January
17 from generous individuals, businesses and families committed to eradicating cancer and helping Southwest Florida residents who are courageously battling and surviving the disease.
“It was truly a ‘Wow!’ evening,” said Fifth Third Bank CEO and President David
Call, who chaired this year’s gala with his wife, Kerri. “We heard from guests throughout the night that this was the best Cattle Barons’ Ball they’ve ever attended, and their
generosity attested to that.”
Held at Six Bends Harley-Davidson in a massive tent transformed with over-the-top
western décor befitting this year’s Boots, Buckles & Bling theme, the Cattle Barons’
Ball roped in $48,000 during a silent auction and $27,250 in the live auction, including $8,250 for an Altair Extreme Shooting Package for 10. A Fund The Need cash
call for pediatric cancer research and care brought in in $26,700 in spur-of-themoment donations.
Ten Cattle Cans decorated and filled to the brim with gifts for local adults and
children who are battling cancer brought in $5,681. Companies who generously created and donated the cans were Enterprise Holdings, Scanlon Auto Group, Collins
& DuPont Design Group, Seminole Casino Immokalee, BBT/Oswald Trippe &
Company, Rotary South, VIP Realty, Alliant Property Management and DryZone.
Dr. Valerie Dyke, a colorectal cancer specialist who donates time to community
events and individual cancer patients, was presented with the second annual Legacy
Award, and guests had an opportunity to honor loved ones who have courageously
battled cancer by hanging a light in the Tree of Hope.
Country-western music permeated the event, with two sets of entertainers providing pre-dinner music and American Idol finalist and Nashville recording star Kristy Lee
Cook taking the stage after dinner. Ruth’s Chris Steak House provided the gourmet
appetizers and meal.
Additional funds were raised at a pre-gala Barons’ dinner held at Ruth’s Chris Steak
house in November, and 10 percent of the proceeds from a Refinery spirits tasting
event at Coconut Pointe held on January 24 also will be donated to the Cattle Barons’
Ball.
Co-presenting sponsors for this year’s event were Fifth Third Bank and LeeSar.
The Cattle Barons’ Ball has now raised more than $4.2 million for research, education
and support services for Southwest Florida residents. To learn more about the annual
Cattle Barons’ Ball and the American Cancer Society, contact Jamie Powell at Jamie.
[email protected] or 936-1113.
Taste Of The Town Raises $133,000
T
he Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. announced that its 32nd annual Taste of
the Town raised the second highest tally in the history of the event, bringing
in $133,000.
The Junior League’s Taste of the Town is Southwest Florida’s original “taste” event
and one of the largest outdoor food and entertainment festivals. The 2014 event
attracted nearly 15,000 attendees. Funds from this one-day annual event benefit the
JLFM, whose volunteer mission provides thousands of dollars annually in volunteer services and donations to programs supporting women and children in the region, including the Junior League’s national program Kids In The Kitchen to help fight childhood
obesity, the ongoing work with at-risk girls in the juvenile justice system, as well as
work throughout the community in partnership with many organizations through the
League’s Helping Hands program, which provides volunteer woman-power to organizations such as Big Brother Big Sisters, the Abuse Counseling & Treatment Shelter,
Early Learning Coalition, the Supporting Independent Young Adults organization and
many more.
The previous year’s event raised just more than $114,000.
“Supporting the community never tasted so good,” said Sasha Warren, 2014-15
president of the JLFM. “We cannot thank our participating restaurants, attendees and
sponsors for making this year’s event so successful.”
Plans are already underway for this year’s event, which will once again be
held at JetBlue Park, the Boston Red Sox’s 106-acre Spring Training and Player
Development Complex, located at 11500 Fenway South Drive in Fort Myers, on
Sunday, November 1.
This year’s Taste of the Town co-chairs are familiar faces. Karen Hutto and Shirley
Snyder McLaren co-chaired the inaugural Taste of the Town at JetBlue Park in 2013.
According to the Junior League Taste of the Town committee, it’s not too early
for local restaurants to reserve their spots to showcase their fare in the 2015 Taste of
the Town. Interested restaurants and vendors may contact the JLFM at 277-1197 or
[email protected]. Space is limited to 50 restaurants.
“This event is so much more than a fundraiser; it’s a win-win for our community,”
Warren added. “Taste of the Town promotes and supports local businesses and the
musical arts, creates resources for community service and brings our community
together.”
For more information about the annual Taste of the Town, call 277-1197 or email
[email protected]. For ongoing updates on Taste of the Town, visit www.jlfmtaste.com.
From page 15
Volunteers
Recognized
good of the Larsen
Pavilion residents. We
truly value the service provided by each
Auxiliary member, and
appreciate the ongoing
commitment the Auxiliary
has made to residents of
the Larsen Pavilion.”
To learn more about
Shell Point, visit www.
shellpoint.org or call
1-800-780-1131.
Former Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary president Renee Maxwell,
left, passes the gavel to new president Jane Haines on
January 13.
Wendy Iverson/Shell Point Retirement Community
From page 23
Help For Cold Sores
feel better upon application.
Curcumin – It’s well known for antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial power but it
also fights HSV, which means it could help you reduce the frequency and severity of
your infection. We have a study to show that. Supplement or try applying a mini-poultice to your lip sore by mixing turmeric spice with just enough water to form a paste.
For extra effect, dump a little curcumin powder from your capsule into the mixture.
Lavender and myrrh – Buy both of those and combine them, apply to the sore.
Dilute if it stings.
For more natural remedies, visit my website – www.SuzyCohen.com – and sign up
for my newsletter. You’ll get the longer version of this article with more pain-relieving
tips.
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.
From page 9
Fort Myers Fare
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 airconditioned comfort or outside on Nellie’s
expansive waterfront patio. Live music.
Happy hour all day. Grab a bite to eat
or drink and swing to the beats of live
reggae, rock and island music 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 for 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
fire stove with fresh oak. Wood-fired
steaks fill out the menu, including a ribeye
and a porterhouse, to go along with our
famous wood fired filet mignon.
Happy hour and live music are featured daily.
8700 Gladiolous Drive, Fort Myers.
Call 489-2233.
Share your community
news with us.
Call 415-7732,
Fax: 415-7702
or email
[email protected]
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TRIVIA TEST
SPORTS QUIZ
1. LITERATURE: What is Hagrid’s first name in the Harry Potter book series?
2. HISTORY: In what modern-day country did the ancient Etruscan civilization once
thrive?
3. U.S. STATES: What is the state capital of New Hampshire?
4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where was President Lyndon Johnson sworn into office?
5. MOVIES: What was the name of Roy Hobbs’ baseball bat in “The Natural”?
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of animals would a cryptozoologist study?
7. MYTHOLOGY: Who was Castor’s twin brother?
8. INVENTIONS: Who is credited with inventing blue jeans?
9. TELEVISION: In what sitcom series was the character of Frasier Crane introduced?
10. WORLD GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Portugal?
1. In 2014, Adrian Beltre became the fifth player in major-league history to hit 100 home runs for
three different teams. Name two of the first four.
2. Name the last right-handed hitter to belt 30 or more home runs in a season for the Kansas City
Royals.
3. In 2013, the Rams’ Tavon Austin became the third player in NFL history to have three touchdowns of 55 or more yards in a game. Name either of the first two.
4. Frank Kaminsky set a record in 2013 for most points scored by a University of Wisconsin men’s
basketball player (43). Who had held the mark?
5. Gilbert Perreault is the Buffalo Sabres’ all-time leader in points scored (1,326). Who is second?
6. In 2014, Cole Custer became the youngest driver to win a NASCAR national touring series race
(16 years old). Who had been the youngest?
7. Between 1985 and 1996, four women combined to win a total of 12 French Open singles titles.
Name three of the four.
1. Rubeus 2. Italy 3. Concord 4. Aboard Air Force One, following the assassination of President
John Kennedy. 5. “Wonderboy” 6. Legendary animals like the Loch Ness monster or Bigfoot 7.
Pollux 8. Levi Strauss 9. “Cheers” 10. Lisbon.
My Stars ★ ★ ★ ★
FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2, 2015
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You need
to be certain that all the right conditions are
in place before you take that first step. It
can’t hurt to listen to good advice from those
who have your best interests at heart.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Be careful not to get involved in other people’s
disputes unless you know the facts behind
the disagreements. That’s the best way to be
assured of making wise and honest decisions.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still
need to be careful about how you’re going to
spend those energy reserves you finally got
around to restoring. Best advice: Avoid overdoing it. Let things take their course.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your
aspect continues to favor travel -- alone or
with that special person. So if you’ve been
putting off making those getaway plans, it’s
still a good time to get started on them.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Those socalled golden opportunities that continue
to dazzle the Lion still need to be carefully
checked out. Be suspicious about anything
that looks like the “perfect” prospect.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
Changes at the workplace could make it
more difficult to do things the way you
prefer. But the wise Virgo who shows some
flexibility could find it paying off in a big
way.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
You might want to check out the explanation
you were given for a sudden shift in your
duties. There’s a possibility that you haven’t
been told all the facts that you deserve to
know.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
Having confidence in your abilities is important, especially when you could be facing a
new challenge, whether it’s in the workplace
or in a personal relationship. Good luck.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) A new work-related opportunity might not be all that it seems. Before
making any decisions, you might want to
check with others who have had some experience in that area.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) A situation involving someone close
could benefit from your timely intervention.
Avoid being judgmental. There’ll be plenty
of time later for those “little talks” you like
to have.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
Travel could be a surprise element in that
new project. Be prepared for other previously undisclosed aspects that also might come
to light as you proceed with the work.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Try
to balance your work-related responsibilities with the time you’re spending on your
recently revived social life. An old friend
might be planning to return after a long
absence.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your sensitivity
makes you aware of the needs of others.
Have you considered a career as a counselor?
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
● On Feb. 2, 1847, the first woman of a
group of pioneers commonly known as the
Donner Party dies during the group’s journey
through a snowbound Sierra Nevada mountain pass. The disastrous trip west ended up
killing 42 people and turned many of the
survivors into cannibals.
● On Feb. 6, 1891, members of the Dalton
Gang stage an unsuccessful train robbery
in California -- an inauspicious beginning
to their careers as serious criminals. Bob,
Emmett and Grat Dalton were only three
of the 10 Dalton sons. The majority of the
Dalton boys became law-abiding citizens,
and one served as a deputy U.S. marshal.
● On Feb. 5, 1918, the steamship
Tuscania, transporting over 2,000 American
soldiers bound for Europe, is torpedoed and
sinks off the coast of Ireland by the German
submarine U-77.
● On Feb. 4, 1938, Walt Disney releases
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” his
first full-length animated feature production.
Naysayers, including his wife, warned him
that audiences wouldn’t sit through a cartoon
fantasy about dwarfs, but the film quickly
grossed $8 million, a staggering sum during
the Great Depression.
● On Feb. 3, 1953, French oceanographer Jacques-Yves Cousteau publishes “The
Silent World.” Three years later, the film
version was released to world acclaim. The
film, which revealed the hidden universe of
tropical fish, whales and walruses, won Best
Documentary at the Academy Awards.
● On Feb. 7, 1984, while in orbit 170
miles above Earth, Navy Capt. Bruce
McCandless becomes the first human being
to fly untethered in space when he exits the
U.S. space shuttle Challenger and maneuvers
freely. McCandless orbited Earth in tangent
with the shuttle at speeds greater than 17,500
mph.
ANSWERS
1. Darrell Evans, Reggie Jackson, Alex Rodriguez and Jim Thome. 2. Gary Gaetti had 35 in 1995. 3. Washington’s Cliff Battles (1937) and Tennessee’s Chris Johnson (2009). 4. Ken Barnes scored 42 points in a game in
1965, and Michael Finley had 42 in a game in 1994. 5. Dave Andreychuk, with 804 points. 6. Erik Jones was
17 when he won a Truck Series race in 2013. 7. Chris Evert (1985, ‘86), Steffi Graf (‘87, ‘88, ‘93, ‘95, ‘96),
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario (‘89, ‘94) and Monica Seles (‘90-’92).
ANSWERS
● On Feb. 8, 1990, singer-songwriter
Del Shannon (“Runaway” and “Hats Off to
Larry”) commits suicide while in the midst
of a comeback. Shannon’s widow would
later file a high-profile lawsuit against Eli
Lilly, the manufacturer of the antidepressant
Prozac, which Shannon had begun taking
shortly before his suicide.
STRANGE BUT TRUE
● It’s not known who made the following
sage observation: “The best way to lie is to
tell the truth -- carefully edited truth.”
● In a survey conducted by the
Cumberland Farms chain of convenience
stores last year, more than half of respondents said they would rather have jury duty
for a week than give up coffee for the same
length of time. A whopping 69 percent would
rather give up alcohol than coffee for a week.
● Finland once banned Donald Duck comics because the title character doesn’t wear
pants.
● You might be surprised to learn that
World War II played an important role in
the rise of popcorn as a favorite snack at the
movies. During the war, the U.S. was cut off
from many sugar-exporting nations, causing
shortages and rationing on the home front.
The scarcity of sugar resulted in a dearth of
candy being offered at the box office, causing popcorn sales to skyrocket.
● If you live in Georgia, keep in mind that
it is illegal to have a picnic in a graveyard in
that state.
● Given the rise in foodie culture, it’s no
wonder that there are a plethora of cookbooks available covering every imaginable
kind of comestible. However, you might
be surprised to learn just how far back the
recording of food preparation goes: One of
the earliest known recipes was written on
cuneiform tablets and has been dated almost
4,000 years ago to around 1700 B.C.
● Those who study such things say that
a giraffe can go longer without water than a
camel can.
● People who are indigenous to the high
altitudes of the Andes have more blood than
do people who live at sea level -- 3 quarts
more.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“I love deadlines. I like the whooshing
sound they make as they fly by.” -- Douglas
Adams
PUZZLE ANSWERS
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Updated 2 br/1 bath on Sand Pebble Way.
Close to Jerry’s and shopping on quiet
street. Private laundry hook-up, large lanai.
No smoking. $950/month. Available 12/1.
John #330-289-1798.
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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
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PLACE CLASSIFIED
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SERVICES OFFERED
SERVICES OFFERED
HELP WANTED
SANIBEL HOME WATCH
AFFORDABLE HOME CARE
KAYAK LAUNCH ATTENDANT
Retired Police Captain
Lives on Sanibel
Will Check Your Home Weekly
Very Reasonable Rates
(239) 728-1971
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SCARNATO LAWN SERVICE
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]
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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
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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.
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
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ROGER NODRUFF ELECTRIC
Lic# EC12002788.
Call Roger 239-707-7203.
Aqualink - Motor Controls.
Office & Store Maint.
“Voted Best Of Islands”
Specializing in home - offices - condo’s commercial. Call for Free Estimates.
395-1122, Owned & Operated by
20 year Island Residents.
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TURN YOUR PHONE
INTO GOLD
PHONEWORKS.ORG
24 K GOLD
24 K ROSE GOLD
PLATINUM
DIAMONDS
PHONEWORKS.ORG
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MOBILE DOG GROOMING
Self-Contained Trailer
Up to 40 Lbs.,
Total Grooming, Package,
Please call.
239-313-7140.
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HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES
FRONT DESK /
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Medical Office - Full Time no weekends.
Front Desk /Medical Assistant
Electronic Medical records a plus.
Call 239-395-0245.
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Sanibel CPA firm seeks a full-charge
bookkeeper/accountant. Prior CPA firm
experience and Associates/ Bachelors
Degree preferred. Expert in QuickBooks.
Responsibilities include Payroll, General
Ledger, Accounts Payable, Receivables,
Financial Statements, MS Word, Excel,
and Prior Experience Mandatory.
Resumes can be emailed to Linda at
[email protected]
CASHIERS/BAGGERS
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.
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GREETER/
FEE COLLECTOR
HELP WANTED
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.
TURN YOUR SMARTPHONE
INTO GOLD
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PART-TIME FULL-CHARGE
BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers needed for light general
maintenance. Call (CHR) Community
Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189.
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.
WANTED TO BUY
CASH PAID FOR
MILITARY ITEMS
Cash Paid For Old Military Items.
Medals, Swords, Uniforms,
helmets, old guns, awards & more.
Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280
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BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS
STORE MANAGER AND
PART-TIME SALES
ASSOCIATES FOR
SPECIALTY BOUTIQUE
J. McLaughlin is searching for a
Store Manage and Sales Associates
with great customer service skills
for their new store in Captiva.
J. McLaughlin is a specialty retailer of
women’s and men’s 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]
LOST AND FOUND
LOST CAT
Siamese with white paws.
East end of island.
Reward. If seen please call
239-277-0058.
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Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction
Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471
Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047
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GOLDBRAINS.ORG
24 K
24 K ROSE GOLD
PLATINUM
DIAMONDS
GOLDBRAINS.ORG.
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.
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SIMPLY ELEGANT CLEANING
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
BOAT FOR SALE!
14’ SYLVAN SEA SNAPPER
15HP, 4-Stroke with less than 25 hours.
Excellent for back bay fishing, island
hopping. 5’ beam. Sturdy, light hull (230
lbs.) Electric Motor included. New Bimini
top, newly refurbished trailer.
$3,500.
Call 239-691-7660.
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CAUTION
GARAGE •
MOVING • YARD
SALES
LARGE DUAL FAMILY
DESIGNER MOVING SALE
Help clean out our attics!
Interior Designer and mother need to rid
themselves of extra items for a move to a
new beach house. Come get unique items
for your home. Child items, decorative
items, lighting, furniture, wicker,
china, vintage jewelry, etc...
429 Lake Murex Circle, Sanibel
Saturday January 31st from 8-12.
First come first serve! No early birds
please for our neighbors peace.
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ANNUAL ALBATROSS ROAD
MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE
Fri. Jan. 23 – 8am to 1pm
Sat. Jan. 24 – 8am to 3pm
Sun. Jan. 25 – 8am to 3pm
Repeat Performance
Fri. Jan. 30 – 8am to 1pm
Sat. Jan. 31 – 8am to 3pm
Sun. Feb. 1 – 8am to 3pm
1399 Albatross Road, Sanibel
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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!!
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DOCKAGE
Hourly, Daily, Weekly
and Monthly.
Captiva Island 472-5800
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Snap Beans with Caramelized
Onions and Mushrooms
1 pound snap beans, stems trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large onions, peeled and sliced
16 large button mushrooms,
rinsed and sliced
sea salt and fresh ground
pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Preheat a large sauté pan over
medium-high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the preheated sauté pan.
Add sliced onions to pan and cook
them for 3 to 5 minutes until almost
caramelized.
Add the green beans and garlic to the
pan and continue to cook ingredients for
another 3 to 4 minutes until the green
beans are almost to desired tenderness.
Add mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce
and butter. Cook another 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt
and fresh ground pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and serve warm.
Read us online at
IslandSunNews.com
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Snap Beans with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
FINANCIAL SERVICES
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
THE RIGHT INVESTMENTS IN YOUR IRA CAN
MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
CGC1517615
To learn about the benefits of an
Edward Jones IRA, call or visit today.
Jennifer L Basey
Financial Advisor
1952-2 Park Meadows Dr
Ft Myers, FL 33907
239-437-5900
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
A BBB Accredited
Business with an +A Rating
New Construction
& Remodels
239-593-1998
COSMETICS
CONTRACTOR
904 Lindgren Blvd.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Ph: 239-395-0978 / 317-509-6014
[email protected]
Products: www.marykay.com/mbutcher
VALENTINE’S DAY
GIFTS!
MAGGIE BUTCHER
Career information available
Gift ideas available
G
CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING
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
www.dbrowngc.com
239-541-7282
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PUZZLE ANSWERS
SUDOKU
FIND AT LEAST SIX DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PANELS
SCRAMBLERS
answer on page 29
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
TREE & LAWN CARE
* Jesus Hernandez *
LANDSCAPING &
TREE SERVICE
482-7350
“We Service All your Landscape Needs “
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.
239-339-7988
www.joewirthconstruction.com
Licensed & Insured cgc 1521967
FULL Landscaping SERVICES
• 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]
Shore Fishing:
Joe Wirth General Contractor
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]
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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
i, my name is Charley and I am a
tri-colored, six-year-old neutered
male beagle.
Comments: My owner passed away
as well as my four-legged friend and no
family members are able to take me. Life
throws us a curve ball sometimes but my
motto is improvise, modify and adjust.
That’s just what I’m ready to do and I’d
love to be your forever dog. My owner’s
family says I’m crate-trained, housetrained, love kids, cats and other dogs.
Adoption fee: $25
My name is Blaze and I’m a threeyear-old white male American bulldog.
Comments: I’m handsome, playful, affectionate and comical. I’d be the
perfect addition to a big dog family. If
you’d like two big dogs, adopt my friend
Gunner too. We could be twins. Adoption
fee: $45 (regularly $75) during Animal
Services’ Paw Stars Adoption Promotion
For information about this week’s
pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Charle, ID 606050
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, 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.
Blaze, ID 604419
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. Mann Performing Arts Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-4849
BIG ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-0900
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278-4422
Cultural Park Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 772-5862
Edison Festival of Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-2999
Florida Repertory Theatre at the Arcade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-4488
Florida West Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 948-4427
Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288-2535
Gulf Coast Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489-1800
Harmony Chorus, Charles Sutter, Pres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481-8059
Naples Philharmonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-597-1111
The Schoolhouse Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6862
SW Florida Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418-0996
Theatre Conspiracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 936-3239
Young Artists Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574-9321
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Angel Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-877-4AN-ANGEL
Animal Refuge Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731-3535
American Business Women Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357-6755
Audubon of SWFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339-8046
Audubon Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-3156
Caloosahatchee Chapter DAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-1366
Caloosahatchee Folk Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-4620
Cape Chorale Barbershop Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-855-425-3631
Cape Coral Stamp Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542-9153
duPont Company Retirees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454-1083
Edison Porcelain Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415-2484
Embroiderers Guild of America - Sea Grape Chapter . . . . . . . 239-267-1990
FM UDC Chapter 2614 - United Daughters of the Confederacy . . . 728-3743
Friendship Force Of SW FL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561-9164
Horticulture and Tea Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-8334
Horticultural Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
Lee County Genealogical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-9625
Lee Trust for Historic Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-7278
NARFE(National Active & Retired Federal Employees . . . . . . . . . 482-6713
Navy Seabees Veterans of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 731-1901
Paradise Iowa Club of SWFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 667-1354
Sons of Confederate Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-2408
Southwest Florida Fencing Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-1338
Southwest Florida Music Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .561-2118
Kiwanis Clubs:
Fort Myers Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4254 or 454-8090
Fort Myers Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 694-1056
Fort Myers South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 691-1405
Gateway to the Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415-3100
Iona-McGregor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482-0869
Lions Clubs:
Fort Myers Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463-9738
Fort Myers High Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 466-4228
Estero/South Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 898-1921
Notre Dame Club of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-0417
POLO Club of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477-4906
Rotary Club of Fort Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332-8158
Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472-6940
United Way of Lee County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433-2000
United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 or 433-3900
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395-2233
Burrough’s Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337-9505
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275-3435
Edison & Ford Winter Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334-3614
Fort Myers Skate Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-7558
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-7420
JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .472-1100
Koreshan State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239-992-0311
Langford Kingston Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239-334-2550
Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8101
Skatium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321-7510
Southwest Florida Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 939-4044
Southwest Florida Museum of History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321-7430
True Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945-0405
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