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June-July 2019


“Reading Is To The Mind, As Exercise Is To The Body.” – Brian Tracy

10 5 Witticisms






6 Wine
The wine wonder down under


8 Comedy

9 Quick Reads

Ten Books - No Waiting

10 From the Brewer
Hefeweizen
11 11 Fitness



How do I get 6 pack Abs

12 Real Estate
I’m buying Florida Property, What are
my protections? Part 1


14 Home & Garden
Why Compost?


14 16 Communities in Action


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Witticisms "Neck pain and arm pain were two things I suffered with for over 30 years. It affected my sleep
and work life and bothered me daily. I also couldn’t move my arm in certain motions. I went to
other doctors, and the pain would become manageable but never fully went away. That all
changed when I met the Experience Family Chiropractic team at a local event. After starting care,
the knots and pain in my neck were gone and have yet to come back; my range of motion in my arm
has improved as well. I wish I had started chiropractic care sooner! The Experience Family
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The Wine


Wonder



























Down




Under







By Mary Jane Baker Vu



The wine wonder down under, Australia, has been produc- is nothing short of marketing genius that has played out in
ing wine since the 1800s and is the largest wine exporter of global awareness and cult following of the wine known as
the new world countries. Australian wines are well known Australian Shiraz. However, as with many a great innova-
stateside as they are the second most imported wines into tion, this one has its roots in a simplistic mistake. When the
the US after Italy. And there is very good reason for the Syrah grape, which originated in the Rhone Valley in France,
demand. was introduced to Australia, it was erroneously believed to
have been from Shiraz, Persia. Hence, the new geographic
Although most land on this continent would be considered
moniker.
too hot for quality wine production, large rivers and moun-
tain ranges dissecting the region bring sufficient rainfall, Although there are no grapes indigenous to Australia, nu-
cooling winds and lofty elevation to mitigate some of the merous international varieties from a multitude of areas
less than desirable heat. Even still, the hot climatic condi- flourish here. After Shiraz, the next most popular reds are
tions create fruit forward, jammy, full bodied wines with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These can be found as
high alcohol content. Reds are more prevalent than whites, varietal wines, but most are blended together or accom-
due to the temps, but the big, bold, stylistic markers are pany Shirazes. Hearty GSMs (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre)
found in both the red and white wines here. are commonplace as well, though they tend to skew bigger
and bolder than their Rhonian counterparts.
Shiraz is the unofficial flagship grape of Australia and even
casual wine drinkers have been clued in that this Aussie The most prolific white grape is Chardonnay which can be
term is synonymous with the international grape variety, found as a single varietal or blended with various amounts
Syrah. Australia is well known for introducing the world to of Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon. The former is highly acidic,
cutting edge ideas and this name-game branding strategy and the latter is low in acid, but both grapes temper and
round out the full bodied, flavorful Chards. Additionally,
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dessert wines from late harvest Muscats
are popular, as are sweet style fortified
wines, locally known by the nickname
“stickies.”

Some of the more moderate areas along
the southern coast and on the island
state of Tasmania benefit from the cool
ocean breezes and are capable of pro-
ducing excellent examples of cool weath-
er grape varieties, such as Pinot Noir and
Riesling. Sparkling wines crafted from
the same grapes are typical offerings in
these areas as well.

Wines labels from Oz are easy to deci-
pher as the Australian place of origin
system follows a New World approach
and is similar to the United States. Ap-
pellation designations are given only for
the region where the grapes were grown
and there are no restrictions on the types
of grapes, styles of wine or production
methods that tend to make Old World
classifications more complex.


If a region, vintage date or single grape © ©
variety is listed on the bottle, it indicates
that at least 85% of the grapes inside are
from that region, year or variety. If the
wine is a blend, either all the grape vari-
eties must be listed in descending order
of the amount used or, alternatively, the
winemaker may choose not to list any of
the varieties. This straightforward classi-
fication system helps to demystify wine
labels making Australian wines as easily
accessible for the uninitiated as they are
for the aficionados.

While taste may be the overwhelming
factor in Australian wine’s celebrity, there
are many other reasons for its global rec- O, this cat is my hero! Dig this... he makes his people buy
ognition and continually increasing de- those tiny, over-priced cans of frou-frou food, (ha-ha, snort)
mand. Featuring a multitude of grapes
©2017 MR Herron
and flavor profiles to please every palate, He don’t even like the stuff! (snort) Says it tastes like wet mice.
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there is something for everyone to love Then (he-he), he trained ‘em to get up and feed him at 4 AM!
from the wine wonder down under! Is that not (ha-ha, snort) freakin’ priceless!



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By Tony Henkels COMEDY




One afternoon, a lawyer was riding in
his limousine when he saw two men
along the road-side eating grass. Dis-
turbed, he ordered his driver to stop
and he got out to investigate.


He asked one man, "Why are you eat-
ing grass?" "We don't have any mon-
ey for food," the poor man replied.
"We have to eat grass."


"Well then, you can come with me to
my house and I'll feed you," the law-
yer said. "But sir, I have a wife and
two children with me. They are over
there, under that tree." "Bring them
along," the lawyer replied.


Turning to the other poor man he
stated, "You may come with us, also."
The second man, in a pitiful voice,
then said, "But sir, I also have a wife
and children with me!" "Bring them
all as well," the lawyer answered.

What’s going on in Cape Coral? Once under way, one of the poor fel-

lows turned to the lawyer and said,
Plan your Week, Plan your Weekend "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for

taking all of us with you.”


The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it.
You'll really love my place. The grass
is almost a foot high."
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BEER
Hefeweizen





As the long days and heat of the summer In the late 1700’s, dark lagers began to
begin to take over Southwest Florida, come back into style and, in order to
you may begin reaching for lighter, improve the popularity of wheat beers,
more refreshing styles of beer. A style the law was amended in 1798 to allow
that fits this bill perfectly is the German any monastery or burgher to brew the
From The Brewer......
Hefeweizen. This style of beer has long style. However, by 1812, there were only
been a popular and refreshing beverage two wheat beer breweries left and, in
for the hot summer days of Bavaria. Hefe, 1856, the Wittelsbachs sold to George
meaning yeast, and Weizen, meaning Schneider I. As the style came back in
wheat. the mid 1950’s, Schneider Weisse became
one of the most popular breweries in the
In 1516, Bavaria adopted the world.
Reinheitsgebot or German Purity law,
which strictly regulated what could be Wheat (or Weisse) beers encompass
used in the production of beer. The three many styles, however, Hefeweizen is one
ingredients allowed were water, malted of the most popular. It is an unfiltered
barley, and hops. You may notice the wheat beer which has a distinctively hazy
absence of yeast. It wasn’t until Louis appearance from the low flocculating
Pasteur identified this microorganism in yeast and wheat. The yeast produces
his work “The Dieseases of Beer, Their incredibly unique esters of cloves,
Causes, and the Means of Preventing banana (isoamyl acetate) and bubble-
Them” in 1859, that we began to gum during fermentation. The wheat
understand fermentation and its vital malt used gives the beer higher protein
role in beer production. levels, which leave it with a thick, pillowy,
white head when poured.
The purity law was put in place to ensure
enough wheat and rye were available The flavor should be close to the aroma
for local bakers. Although, in reality, with notes of banana and clove being
some suggest the restriction was actually prominent; there should be some
enacted by the Wittelsbach family in breadiness from the wheat and low
Bavaria, so they could profit by selling hop characteristics. It should be highly
special wheat beer brewing rights. During carbonated, with an almost chewy
this time, there was one brewery in the texture and it should be incredibly thirst
village of Schwarzach near the Czech quenching.
border that was allowed to brew Wheat
beers. This brewery paid hefty fees for If you’re looking to give this style a try,
the privilege, until 1602, when leadership Schneider Weisse still produces a fantastic
changed. hefeweizen and can be found at most
bottle shops. Weihenstephaner is the
The new man in charge, Duke Maximilian oldest brewery in operation, since 1040,
I, quickly allowed other breweries to begin and their HefeWeissbier is also highly
production of wheat beers. During this recommended and easily obtained. The
time, the sales of wheat beers accounted only issue with imports is that it is often
for one-third of the revenues for the hard to find fresh examples. With the
state of Bavaria, with the Wittelsbachs craft beer boom in America, you can find
By Roger Phelps, owning all of the breweries. This style of very fresh examples of this style, which
Owner & beer continued to see success through is meant to be consumed young. Scotty’s
Influencer of the Thirty Years War (1618 – 1648), Bierwerks often has a refreshing example
Microbial Reproduction purportedly funding the Bavarian Army on tap, as do other local craft breweries
Eight-Foot Brewing with brewery profits. and beer locations.
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FITNESS










How do I get 6-pack abs?







This is the biggest question I get from everyone. How do I get a 6-pack?
Or just get rid of my “beer belly” or “muffin top”?

It is going to take some work and dedication, but it can be done. It is not
too late!


1. Eat Clean! The number one thing is to cut out the sugar! It’s not fat
that makes you fat, but sugar. Sodas, sweets, juices, candy, alcohol, etc.
are some of the obvious sugars. But if you eat too many carbs, like pasta,
bread, chips, these will also be converted to sugar if they are not burned
off. 80% of the time, try and eat clean!


2. Exercise! This increases our metabolism and will help burn off the ex-
tra fat. The best form of exercise to do is high intensity workouts, which
skyrocket your metabolism and burn calories up to 48 hours after you
workout.


3. Strength Training! Try and incorporate some type of weight training,
along with your cardio workouts! This, too, will help gain lean muscle,
which in return will keep your metabolism burning that fat!


4. Do Core Exercises! Core exercises include working your abdominal area,
as well as your back muscles. One of the best core exercises is holding a
plank.


Hold the plank for at least 1 minute a total of 3-5 times. If it’s hard at first,
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This is a 15-day rescission period for new construction, and a home inspection protection often lasts 15 days.
3-day rescission period for resales.
Who will do the inspection? Yourself? Your handyman-
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This is a 10-day rescission period.
It’s up to your discretion. However, it is common to use a
• FHA or VA-financed purchases.
licensed home inspector recommended by your agent.
This time period depends upon the language in the contract,
and is to ensure the buyer can qualify for the government- What Then?
backed loan at a particular interest rate. Well… If you decide you don’t want to buy it – and you’re
within your 15 days – there’s a good chance that your
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be waived by any consumer or professional.
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Home & Garden
Welcome back to your happy place! I’m
Shelbie with “Goddess Grow Ops,” a local
mobile gardening business and I’m here to
help make self sustainability a part of your
daily routine!

This month we’re going to talk about com-
posting and why it’s so beneficial for you
and your family, as well as our environment.


For starters.....Not only do we throw our use-
ful edible scraps away, but, as Americans,
we waste over 24% of organic matter in the
trash every day. That’s about 1.3 pounds
per person per day! If you’re saying WOW,
you’re right. That’s a lot of scraps!







Why That’s a lot of waste just piling up in land




fills when it could be piled in your back
yard and reused to make your plants and
vegetables extra happy and healthy. So...
why not actually use it your own back
yard? Using your compost adds micro
and macronutrients, helps pH, prevents
diseases, breaks down toxins, and im-
proves soil structure.

“I only feel angry when I see waste. When I
Compost? see people throwing away things we could

use.” —Mother Teresa

I’m going to show you 3 easy ways to
start composting inside and outside your
house. Here is a small starter list of things
you probably use daily in your house and
probably also throw away daily.

Compostable items: egg shells, vegeta-
bles scraps, used coffee and coffee filters,
fruit scraps, cooked pasta and leftover
pasta sauce, cooked rice, stale crackers,
old herbs and spices, paper plates, paper
towel rolls, toilet paper rolls. The list goes
on and on and there are lots of sources
all over the Internet to help you out if you
ever feel overwhelmed or have questions.
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Now for different ways to get started!!


Indoor bucket: All you need is a 5 gallon
bucket, a bag of dirt and your veggie scraps.

Now, you may be thinking “stinky, dirty and
what about the bugs in my house?” The trick
is to keep the scraps fully covered with dirt,
so stuff starts to break down right away. Put
a little dirt in the bucket, add scraps, mix up,
then add a little new dirt to cover any ex-
posed veggies. Repeat the process daily un-
til the bucket is full. Feel free to add a lid,
but constantly stirring and oxygenating the
soil is very important to the decomposing of WE DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME EVERY TIME!
scraps.

Outdoor bin or pile: (this may attract wild-
life, so think about your setup area.) This
is a fun time to experiment with what you
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Purchase a composting bin: You can find
them at the store or online. They are pretty
cheap, too! They cost anywhere from $50-
$100, all the way up to crazy expensive, but
they are super easy and worth every penny!
I highly recommend them.


“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself.
Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the
air and giving fresh strength to our people.”
—Franklin D. Roosevelt

Happy Growing














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COMMUNITIES IN ACTION Wine
FMPD Representated
at National Police

Week in D.C.


National Police Week was observed in our
Nation’s Capital in May. In attendance
were members of the Fort Myers Police
Department and families of the officers the
department has lost.
Attending on behalf of the department
and themselves were Deputy Chief Randall
Pepitone, Lt. Roger Valdivia, Sgt. Domonic
Zammit, K-9 Officer Ezra Padgham, Marine
Officer Keith Curr, Detective Nicholas Toma,
and Officer Kristin Capuzzi.
Portraits
In addition, family of Officers Daniel M.
Starks, Andrew Widman and Adam Jobbers-
Child & Teen Miller were also in attendance.

Family In 1962 President John F Kennedy proclaimed
May 15 as Police Officer’s Memorial Day and
Maternity the week it falls in as National Police Week.
Engagements Every year, fallen officers’ names are inscribed
on a memorial wall; this year Officer Adam
Jobbers-Miller’s name was added. Officer
Pets Jobbers-Miller was killed in the line of duty
on July 28, 2018. National Police Week ran
Corporate from May 12 – May 18, 2019.
Headshots The members of the Fort Myers Police
Department hope that all Americans
take a moment to remember those Law
Enforcement professionals who paid the
ultimate sacrifice.




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Fort Myers Police Department’s K9

Balor to get donation of body armor


Fort Myers Police Department’s K9 Balor will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks
to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
K9 Balor’s vest is sponsored by Kimberly Shader of Orlando, and will be embroidered with
the sentiment “Born to Love - Trained to Serve - Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within
eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA. Their mission is
to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement
and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009
to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their
four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,300
protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7
million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related
agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s
with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest
has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5
lbs. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible
donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org. Inquiries can also be mailed to P.O. Box 9
East Taunton, MA 02718.

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National Police Week was observed in our Nation’s Capital in May. In atten-
dance were members of the Fort Myers Police Department and families of
the officers the department has lost.

Attending on behalf of the department and themselves were Deputy Chief
Randall Pepitone, Lt. Roger Valdivia, Sgt. Domonic Zammit, K-9 Officer Ezra
Padgham, Marine Officer Keith Curr, Detective Nicholas Toma, and Officer
Kristin Capuzzi.

In addition, family of Officers Daniel M. Starks, Andrew Widman and Adam
Jobbers-Miller were also in attendance.

In 1962 President John F Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as Police Officer’s Me-
morial Day and the week it falls in as National Police Week.
Every year, fallen officers’ names are inscribed on a memorial wall; this year
Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller’s name was added. Officer Jobbers-Miller was
killed in the line of duty on July 28, 2018. National Police Week ran from May
12 – May 18, 2019.

The members of the Fort Myers Police Department hope that all Americans
take a moment to remember those Law Enforcement professionals who paid
the ultimate sacrifice.

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Community Prayer


Breakfast in Fort

Myers draws 1,425 to


hear message about


love, respect


























The 2019 Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May pany that manufactures assistive technology.
2 drew 1,425 people to City of Palms Park in Fort Myers,
where attendees heard messages of love, respect and unity. “Blindness isn’t the problem,” Hingson said. “It’s our percep-
tion of blindness that’s the problem.”
The Community Prayer Breakfast is a Southwest Florida tra-
dition that began in 1988 to recognize the National Day of Coordinated by Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, the
Prayer, a time when individuals of all faiths join together in Community Prayer Breakfast is underwritten by more than
unified prayer for continued blessings on the nation. This 50 generous corporate and individual sponsors, and the
year’s theme was “Love One Another,” and keynote speaker event featured prayers and scripture readings by a panel of
Michael Hingson noted attendees might be Jewish, Muslim distinguished multi-denominational leaders. Attendees also
or Christian, but they still share many of the same goals, went around their respective tables to say prayers for each
hopes and dreams. other.

“We all came from the same God,” Hingson said. “We are Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, who emceed the
all together.” event, likened the impact of prayer to that of calisthenics’
impact on the body, or the influence of studying on the brain.
Hingson recounted his inspirational story of surviving the
Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center with the help “Prayer strengthens a nation and its people,” said Hender-
of his guide dog, Roselle. Hingson was on the 78th floor of son, adding that America’s founders placed a high value on
Tower 1 when the building was rocked by an explosion, and prayer and religion.
Roselle joined Hingson and dozens of others who fled down The Community Prayer Breakfast is among hundreds of lo-
a stairwell to safety, escaping just before Tower 2 collapsed. cal observances held on the National Day of Prayer, which
encouraged all Americans to pray for the country and each
Blind since birth, Hingson said he was taught as a child to other. That’s critically important, Hingson said, to accom-
“deal with the situation the best you can,” and that advice plish any common goals.
has stuck with him as others doubted his abilities over the
years. The best-selling author and motivational speaker is “We need to respect each other,” Hingson said. “We need to
CEO of the Do More Foundation, the nonprofit arm of a com- recognize all of us here are working together.”
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caPe coral carIng center KIcKs oFF

‘healthy not hungry KIds’ camPaIgn

The Cape Coral Caring Center has kicked off the second annual ‘Healthy Not Hungry Kids’ campaign to help replenish its
food supply as season ends and the school year draws to a close.


A 501(c)(3), the nonprofit organization assists residents who do not have sufficient resources to maintain a suitable lifestyle,
including food and shelter.

According to Feeding America, one in five children go to bed hungry. The campaign, aimed at helping Cape Coral children
not become a statistic, provides kids with a ‘Healthy Not Hungry‘ bag containing a variety of prepared and unprepared
foods. The kids bags hold approximately $30 of food, which feeds a child for about one week.


Items needed for the campaign include:
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Product
• Yogurt
• Shelf stable milk
• Macaroni
• Canned pasta
• Soup
• Juice boxes
• Cereal and oatmeal packets
• Crackers
• Granola bars
• Pop-Tarts®
• Fruit cups
• Raisins
• Pudding cups


Established in 1990, support of the Caring Center comes in the form of food and monetary donations. The organization turns
every dollar pledged into $8 worth of food. Last year, the campaign served over 1,200 children throughout the community.


Helping to get the campaign started off right, the Cape Coral Community Foundation’s Giving Alliance of Women gave a
$5,000 grant to use toward the purchase of the Healthy Not Hungry Kids Bags. The Cape Coral Caring Center hopes to raise
$25,000 in monetary donations and collect 25,000 pounds of food.


Four Cape Coral locations have been established to accept food donations:
• Cape Coral Caring Center
• Frank and Sons Moving & Storage
• Modern Woodmen of America
• Quality Automotive Center

For monetary donations, send a check or money order to: Cape Coral Caring Center, 4645 SE 15th Avenue, Cape Coral, FL
33904. Donations can be made online at CapeCoralCaringCenter.org.


The campaign will run through June. For more information, call (239) 945-1927.
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Jimmy Ryce Center donates Bloodhound puppy to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office


Early on Sunday morning, the phone rang loudly at Deputy Having a remarkable ability to sniff an article, read terrain
Chance’s house. and follow the scent of skin rafts, the Bloodhound’s abilities
make their tracking results admissible in court. Once the
Still in his LCSO pajamas, Deputy Chance yawned and
Bloodhound identifies the trail, it will not divert its attention
answered the phone. “Uncle Chance, Uncle Chance,” the
despite other scents and odors. It is only when the dog locates
caller shouted happily. “I’ve decided to move down to
the source of the scent, or when it reaches a point at which
Florida!”
it is unable to continue, will it stop tracking. Bloodhounds
have been known to stick to a trail for more than 130 miles.
The voice was very familiar. It was Deputy Chance’s niece, an
8-week-old Bloodhound.
Don and Claudine Ryce established the Jimmy Ryce Center
following the 1995 abduction and murder of their 9-year-
“That’s wonderful,” replied Chance. “Do you have a job here
old son, Jimmy. The center raises awareness about predatory
in Lee County?”
abduction, missing children and victim’s rights.
“Well,” responded the Bloodhound. “That’s why I’m calling.
Additionally, the Jimmy Ryce Center donates Bloodhounds
I heard that you have become quite the big-dog at the Lee
to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
County Sheriff’s Office. I see your picture all over the news
To date, they have donated hundreds of these remarkable
and on Facebook. I was kinda hoping that you could get me
sniffers.
a job. I’m a Bloodhound, ya know!”
“A Bloodhound has 60 times the scent power of a German
Chance realized that fame had its cost. Last week, his uncle
Shepherd and is the only dog that can follow a human trail
called asking to borrow money. Now, this. “Let me see what
more than a few hours old,” stated Don and Claudine Ryce.
I can do for you,” Deputy Chance replied.
“A Bloodhound is your best single bet for bringing a child,
abducted by a predator, home, alive. We believe that Jimmy
After a quick goodbye, Deputy Chance began to think…
would be alive today if a Bloodhound had immediately been
With an estimated 230 million olfactory cells…40 times the
brought in to search for our son.”
number found in humans…the Bloodhound has the ability to
track human scent over incredible distances and, often, days
With the sincerest thanks, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has
after the scent was left.
accepted an 8-week-old Bloodhound from the Jimmy Ryce
Center! With a recommendation from her Uncle Chance,
The human olfactory center is the approximate size of a
she will begin her training and, likely, will be ready to begin
postage stamp; the Bloodhound’s is the size of a handkerchief.
working within eight months.
Humans shed approximately 40,000 skin “rafts” per minute.
These rafts are made up of skin cells, hygiene products,
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is confident that this new
bacteria, fungus, parasites, sweat, hormones, and enzymes.
Bloodhound, who will now be part of the “Deputy Dogs”
program, will be enormously helpful in the search for missing
children and adults.
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SW Florida Crime
Stoppers awarded at

regional conference

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers was
awarded for being the Most Productive Crime
Stoppers program in the entire Southeastern
US. The Productivity Award was given at
a banquet culminating the 38th annual
training conference for the Southeastern
Crime Stoppers Association in Asheville, NC.

The Productivity Award is based on the
number of tips received during 2018, as
well as the number of arrests, cases cleared,
as well as the value of drugs and property
seized as a result of anonymous tips.
The award presentation marked the 14th
consecutive year that Southwest Florida
Crime Stoppers earned the designation of
the Most Productive program in the region.
In addition to the Productivity Award,
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers also
earned the Most Creative Advertising Award.

“The success of our program is a testament
to the value and importance of having a
Crime Stoppers program in our community,”
said Trish Routte, Board Coordinator, who
was on hand in Asheville to receive these
awards.

“We have spent years building trust so that
residents know they can reach out to us
24 hours a day and share what they know
about unsolved crimes and wanted fugitives,
without ever having their identities revealed.
Community members continue to step up
and provide tips which have led to hundreds
of criminals being taken off the streets, and
relocated to a jail cell, every year. These
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Rotary Club Provides
Boating Experience for
Blind and Visually Impaired


On Saturday, May 4, 2019, clients of the
Lighthouse of SWFL experienced the
exhilaration of boating provided by members
of the Rotary Club of Cape Coral.

More than fifteen individuals living with Officer Keith Pankey is being recognized as the
blindness or vision impairment enjoyed a Officer of the Month for May 2019.
two hour boat ride on the open waters of the
Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. On May 10, 2019, at 11:18 am, officers female. Officer Pankey took the
The annual event, led by boat captains and responded to a call for service at photo and did an extensive check
volunteer members of Rotary, provides the the Bank of America located at 926 in his assigned zone, showing the
clients and their sighted guides a sensory Cape Coral Pkwy E in reference to a photo to all the local businesses and
exploration experience and gives them the Robbery in progress. The initial caller apartment complexes. Officer Pankey
opportunity to get out into the community stated a bald Hispanic male, wearing met with a Property Manager for an
and practice the self-advocacy skills they a blue shirt attempted to steal a apartment complex and showed
have learned. female’s purse. The suspect fled the the photo of the male and female.
scene westbound from the parking Officer Pankey asked if anyone
“I love being on the water!” said Mike Ulrich, lot in a black Kia Soul. matching the description was
who lost his vision over fifteen years ago. “I A witness heard the victim yell recently in looking for an apartment
feel like it gives me part of my sighted world for help and he could see a male to rent. The property manager told
back, to experience activities that let me get attempting to pull a bag away from Officer Pankey that she recognized
back out on the water, talk with the boat the woman. The witness began the female who had, in fact, been
captains, and get together with friends. The walking toward the male, who then there looking for a place to rent.
Rotarians do such a great job and these are fled the scene in a black KIA soul. The Property Manager had all of the
some really nice boats!” Staff at the bank advised the male female’s information. Officer Pankey
came into the Bank just prior to the confirmed the female’s identity. He
“The Lighthouse is so grateful to the Rotarians attempted Robbery but did not have also discovered that she had a 2012
for giving our guests the opportunity to his name as he left prior to being Black Kia Soul registered to her,
experience such great recreation, fellowship, helped. The suspect was also with an which was the same black Kia Soul
and camaraderie,“ said Dotty St. Amand, older white female with a walker. The in which the suspect and the female
CEO of Lighthouse of SWFL. female with the walker was inside were seen fleeing the scene of the
the bank attempting to get a new robbery.
ATM card.
Officer Pankey was able to provide
The victim suffered a minor injury this valuable information to the
during the crime and was also assigned detectives, who were then
holding an infant child in a carrier able to identify and arrest the male
attached to her body when the suspect. This was a great effort by
suspect attempted to steal a bag she Officer Pankey in assisting in this
was carrying. The bag contained an investigation and discovering who
undisclosed amount of money. was involved. This is also the type
of effort and work of which our
The Bank Security was contacted department is so proud.
who was able to provide a still
image of the male suspect and the



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