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16 Cape Coral Police Chief David Newlan “You’re only as good as the team around you”

Departments

HEALTH & WELLNESS

WINE

BEER

WATER SAFETY

6 Woman and Heart Disease 8 Misery Bay IPA

FITNESS

12 Don’t fear the weights

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Women and

Heart Disease

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Did you know that Heart Disease is the number one killer of

Although Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is down overall, for

much focus on other diseases that affect females, like breast

affecting women; one of these is hormonal. When hormones

women, taking 1 out of 3 women’s lives each year? With so

cancer and autoimmune diseases, heart disease is often overlooked and underestimated.

are out of order, additional factors such as high cholesterol,

One woman dies every

high blood pressure, and weight gain start to take place. All

Heart disease is the narrowing of the arteries over time, due

Linking hormonal changes to the increase in women

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as having had gestational hypertension or gestational

commonly associated with men at risk of Coronary Artery

fluctuations, eating a diet high in saturated fats, having

excessive sweating, sleep disturbances, shortness of breath,

overweight, mental anxiety or unresolved stress, and smoking

minute of cardiovascular disease.

to a build-up of plaque that can in some cases cause a

The signs for women are often different than the symptoms

Disease, or a heart attack. For women, the signs are usually fatigue, pain in the jaw, shoulder, upper back, neck and the

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women it’s on the rise. Many factors play a role in CADs

abdomen.

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of these symptoms contribute to CAD.

developing heart disease are also marked by risk factors such

diabetes. Along with menopause and the related hormonal

uncontrolled

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or

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Additionally, women tend to have plaque build-up and

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Story By Cape Coral Resident & Beer Guy Brendan Stanley

Hops right off the top followed by some

It’s been a busy couple of months, so

citrus taste and ends with slight malty

damn busy I couldn’t find time to write,

sweet flavor. I think the sweetness at

but finally I am able to sit down and tell

the end is throwing me off. Misery Bay

you about a new beer I found called

IPA is not like other IPA’s I have had in

Misery Bay IPA. I thought the label was

perfect for the way I was feeling, run down

and worried about who the New York Jets were going to draft.

Misery Bay IPA is from Erie Brewing, located in Erie,

Pennsylvania. I never heard of them, so I had to look them up. According to their website, they started out as a Brew Pub

in 1994. By 1999, they became a full-fledged microbrewery.

In less than 10 years (2007) a major venture capital firm

helped them and their distribution now reaches 7 states. By 2010, they could be found in 14 states and I think they will continue to grow.

This Misery Bay IPA is named after all the hardships endured

the past. The strong hops (bitterness) up

front and this sweetness at the end make for an interesting,

complex, delightful beer. I have 5 more to go and at 6.5%

ABV, I am not sure I’ll make it.

Though Misery Bay IPA isn’t an award winner, Erie Brewing

does have a couple of distinguished medals. Their Railbender

Ale and their Derailed Black Cherry Ale have both won awards

from Great American Beer Festival in Colorado, which is no

small feat.

This is a beer worth trying. I know I say that about all my

beers, but when I find the one that isn’t I will definitely let

during the battle of Lake Erie in the war of 1812. Misery Bay

you know. Funny thing is I was having some super sharp

at Misery Bay. Now this beer has taken on a whole new

showed by the way, and it seemed like a good pairing. Erie’s

IPA is a tribute to the soldiers and sailors who lost their lives

meaning. I thought I was in a slump before, now I am hoping I like this beer… a lot.

Here goes. Wow! It pours a rich amber, almost dark copper color and the head is full and leaves a nice lacing on the glass.

The smell is hoppy, pine, a little cameral and a sense of

cheddar cheese, which I cut up for some guests, who never

website does call for a more spicy cheese, but you work with

what you have. Misery Bay IPA got me out of my slump and

hopefully the Jets picked a winner in the draft.

Happy Tasting, Cheers,

honey…? I am not miserable anymore! Let’s drink. Oh my!

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Clearly, Penn had adapted to his new environment.

Gwen, on the other hand, displayed signs of snow withdrawals.

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Meet Kevin McCauley, US Air Force

Kevin McCauley hails originally from Long Island, NY and Vermont. He’s lived in Cape Coral for 15 years.

Kevin joined the Air Force in 1986 and served for 4 years. He trained in Lowery AFB in Denver and Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, then was stationed in Kunsan AFB in South Korea, as well as Moody AFB in Valdosta, GA. He was

discharged early while stationed at Moody AFB and medically classified as an E-4.

Homes for Heroes SWFL is where Kevin dedicates his life now, a real estate business where they specialize working

with veterans, first responders and teachers and provide closing cost assistance. Kevin is also actively involved in AMVETS, DAV and the SWFL Military Museum.

Caring for others comes naturally for Kevin. He used to own daycare centers in Vermont, and the foster system

was a perfect fit for him. Kevin was a foster parent for over 7 years to a bunch of teens, many of whom he is still

in touch with today. In fact, his son TJ was adopted through the foster care system. He has a Masters Degree in Business.

Kevin has been married to Farah McCauley for 10 years and they have 5 children (his, hers and theirs): Emilie

24, TJ 23, Katarina 22, Keagan 18 and Isabella 11. Their favorite thing to do in the Cape is spending time with

family and friends, biking and enjoying the weather we have. Kevin is also involved with many events throughout Cape Coral, where you will usually see him and his brightly logo’d Homes for Heroes vehicle.

Thank you, Kevin, for your service to our country and for your continued service to our veterans. You may not serve IN the military right now, but you are still actively serving those who are. You are a Hometown Hero!

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ss Fi tn e

DON’T FEAR THE WEIGHTS WHY YOU SHOULD BE LIFTING

Submitted by Fitness Guru Mike Huber

Have you heard that lifting weights makes you “bulky” before? Most

muscle beyond your genetic potential. Women you see in the

you will become a hulk, or a “she-hulk”. Even if you are a male,

most likely been abusing some form of synthetic hormones.

of us have heard, especially females, that if you lift heavy weights

weight lifting should be part of your current exercise routine for a number of reasons. Hopefully this article will help alleviate your fears

of lifting weights and you will discover that lifting weights can

actually change your life as well as your physique.

You Will Not Become Bulky

Weightlifting is Fun

Weight lifting can definitely be intimidating, don’t get me wrong.

Walk into any fitness center and you are surrounded by fancy

machines, powerlifting racks, cardio machines, and sometimes even

TRX straps. If you are completely new to exercise and weight lifting,

First off, the notion that females who lift weights will become “bulky”

this can be extremely intimidating, especially when you may be

muscles because they produce estrogen, and very, very low levels of

this intimidation factor, get a friend to start with you!

is inherently untrue. Females cannot physiologically build huge testosterone which is one of the primary hormones responsible for

muscle gain. Men are able to gain more muscle due to the fact that their bodies naturally produce greater levels of testosterone, and very

low levels of estrogen.

Why Lift Weights

If you are a female reading this, don’t fear the weights! Like

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gym/fitness industry with an extremely massive muscle mass have

previously stated, your hormones PREVENT you from gaining any

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surrounded by people who have the physique you desire. To combat

If you make weight lifting and the gym a FUN place to go it will allow

you to build an even better relationship with your friend and keep each other accountable.

If your schedule is a limiting factor to

working out with someone, don’t fret! Do your research online, or

consult with a personal trainer to help you start your fitness journey,

you will not regret it.

Improves Metabolism

Lifting weights properly with the right intensity also has been

shown to improve metabolism! By lifting weights consistently,

your lean muscle mass will increase slowly over time. Since

muscle is such a dense tissue, muscle cells use more energy than

normal tissue cells to maintain their structure and function

properly. Though the increase in metabolism isn’t huge, it is still

enough of a reason to make lifting part of your routine!

Another form of resistance training, known as “High Intensity Interval Training” or “HIIT” is also very effective at keeping that

metabolism revving away.

This kind of training involves

performing all out exercise for a bout of 10-45 seconds, followed

by a rest interval of 45-2 minutes, performed for sets ranging

from 4-10. Though this kind of training is short, it is not for

the faint of heart or mind, but it is definitely worth it! Studies

show that HIIT actually causes your metabolism to continue to

be elevated even after you are done exercising. Are you sold

yet?!

Insulin Sensitivity

Weightlifting can also improve insulin sensitivity – causing your

body to become more efficient at utilizing glucose for fuel.

What does this mean for you? Well, your body will be able to

A More Tailored Approach for Women

use glucose (sugar) more efficiently – giving you more energy,

better workouts, a better mood, better sleep, and the list goes

on!

Since weight training depletes muscle glycogen during

training bouts, more of the carbs you eat will be used to

replenish your muscle glycogen fuel stores.

Bone Density Benefits

Are you already thin and in shape yet still question whether you

want to lift weights? Well, weight lifting can also improve bone

density. Young and old, everyone can appreciate maintaining

and improving bone mass. As you age, your bones become less and less dense, which is unpreventable.

This is especially

important for females, whose risk of osteoporosis goes up after menopause.

However, lifting moderate to heavy weights every week can help

maintain bone density and slow the effects of aging. Among the

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their wines with them on their long journeys in the intense

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Article by MaryJane Baker Vu, CSW Owner of Waterside Wine Club, Cape Harbour

environs of their ship’s cargo holds. While regular wines

would easily spoil in these scenarios, fortified wines could

withstand the extremes and last the duration of even the

most arduous trips. Thus, the geographical location of Jerez

is significant due to its convenient position along the trade

ost casual wine drinkers associate Sherry as the

route, facilitating the demand of Sherry to stock the

brothers from the 90s sitcom “Frasier.” But,

destinations.

drink of choice for the comically pompous Crane

truth be told, Sherry has a far more illustrious history that is

often overlooked due to its decline in commercial popularity

adventurers’ ships in route to the Far East and other remote

Sherry wine is mainly comprised of the local Spanish grape

in the United States.

varieties Palomino, Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel. It is

Sherry is a fortified wine originating in the Mediterranean

are made in a sweet style, such as Port, or styles such as

crafted only in a dry style unlike other fortified wines that

coastal town of Jerez in southern Spain. Fortified wines, such

Madiera and Marsala. To create a fortified wine in a dry

to the wine to raise the alcohol content of the wine to a point

fermented to dry. This means allowing the yeast to

is safe to consume and less likely to degrade over extended

the resulting wine is not sweet when the brandy is added.

as Sherry, are produced by adding spirits (typically brandy)

where yeast and bacteria cannot survive. The resulting drink periods of time despite inadequate storage conditions.

This fact was of primary importance to the explorers and

world travelers of previous eras as they would desire to bring

style, the spirits must be introduced to the wine after it has

completely consume the sugars in the grape juice so that

Sherry is generally divided into two types – Fino Sherry and

Oloroso Sherry. As a consumer, this point becomes quite relevant in the wine shop. Fino Sherry is considered higher

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quality and has a corresponding price range associated with it. Finos are paler

in color, lighter in body and lower in alcohol content. They feature deďŹ nitive

nutty aromas and ripe apple avors. Olorosos are darker and fuller with higher alcohol levels and rich caramel notes.

One of the more unique aspects of Sherry that dierentiates it from traditional

wine production is that once fortiďŹ ed, it is aged in a complex system of barrels

known as a Solera. Large oak casks resting horizontally are stacked atop each other in rows. The oldest Sherry resides in the bottom row and newer Sherries

in decreasing age ďŹ ll the rows above with the youngest Sherry occupying the top row. Every vintage, a portion of the lowest (oldest) row is removed and

bottled for consumption. A share of the next oldest Sherry takes its place in the

bottom row with each row above contributing some contents to the row directly below it. Brand new Sherry is added to the barrels on the top level. This

fractional removal and blending of the Sherry during its multi-year migration through the rows allows the collective age of the Sherry to increase. So, labels

on higher end Sherries are likely to designate the age of the Solera as opposed to highlighting the year of the vintage of that particular Sherry.

So, if you are looking to add something dierent to your tasting repertoire, diversify your wine collection with some of Spain’s most historic fortiďŹ ed wines.

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Fe at ur e

Cape Coral Police Chief David Newlan 16

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that he realized what he really wanted

Born and raised in Florida, David Newlan

out with in the gym worked for the

his is true in all aspects of life, in our

careers, in our families, and certainly in

our community. How fortunate we are

to live in a place the strives for and thrives on teamwork.

experienced

many

different

communities

growing up with his dad as a contractor.

Ultimately, in 1977 the family wound up in Cape Coral when the city was still young. Newlan

went to Caloosa Middle School and Cape Coral

High School. He got to see the area grow; he remembers riding bikes to the dolphin pools

that used to be where Tarpon Point now is; he remembers when there was no Veteran’s

“ You’re only as

Boulevard and dad couldn’t keep his work truck

in the driveway because it was against city ordinance.

”

good as the team around you

While in college studying sports

medicine, Newlan got to do a ride-

along with a friend that worked for

the police department. It was then to do. A lot of the guys that he worked department and encourage him to apply.

Newlan got hired in January of 1991 by the Cape Coral Police Department,

went to the police academy and

training base and passed the state

exam. From there he went to the department’s mini-academy and then

onto their field training program. He

was assigned to a senior officer who observed and worked with him, a year’s worth of training before he was

in his own patrol car, on his own.

Although he was in a car by himself,

Newlan was assigned to a platoon

with officers on the same shift in communication with each other and

backing each other up. When Newlan first started, the Cape was divided into

5 zones, one officer per zone with a

traffic unit and a K-9. Today, because of tremendous growth and land mass,

it is divided into 3 districts with 5 zones per district.

Submitted by Sandra Appaneal

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Officer Newlan loved being on patrol, it’s the backbone of the department, “You’re always learning” he said.

After

a

while

he

became

a

Traffic

Homicide

Investigator, responding to serious injury or fatality

career, I felt very lucky, as very few people get to work

on task forces, maybe 1%.”

After he got out of the task force, Newlan worked in the drug unit at the Cape Coral Police Department and then was asked to work in the major

crimes unit where he was eventually

promoted to Sergeant and went back

on the road as Patrol. Being he had

been gone from Patrol for a long time, he was a bit nervous about the

changes that had taken place. He had to relearn the codes and radio

procedures, but got back into the pattern. He worked nights and loved

it. The team was great.

The chief at the time asked if he wanted to go into the Professional Standards

Bureau,

working

with

personnel and internal affairs. He

realized this was an opportunity and an important step if he wanted to

calls while on patrol. Then he became a Field Training officer. There are many specialty areas in law

enforcement, so he put in for the Narcotics Unit and

about the city, about hiring and training, about internal

affairs and accreditation and light duty issues. From

became a detective as a part of CLEAN (Combined Law

here he was promoted to Captain over the South

the Sheriff's Department. It was a task force including

Investigation Department.

County. They worked together to investigate drug

has raised his four children here and all but one are

Federal Task Force where he went undercover. He was

One son works for the Cape Coral Police Department

loved it. It was probably one of the best times of my

community, we have families and loved ones here and

Enforcement Against Narcotics) under the umbrella of

District

officers from Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel and Lee

Newlan got to see the city grow; his roots are deep, he

cases. He was then asked to become part of the DEA “gone” for about 7 years. “It was a great experience, I

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move up. It was an “eye opener.” Newlan learned a lot

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Patrol

and

eventually

Captain

in

the

raising their families here (including 3 grandchildren.)

and one lives in Boston. He emphasizes that “this is our

it’s important to keep the community safe for living and driving.”

Newlan had the opportunity to work in many different

aspects of the police department, which he believes helped

him

get

promoted.

He

learned

the

administrative side of the department and learned a lot

about maintaining procedures, especially when it concerns communication. In May of 2016, he was

sworn in as Interim Chief and is now our Chief of Police.

As he reflects back on the history of his career in the

Community Face-to-Face events (alternating between

businesses

and

residential

neighborhoods.)

The

response has been overwhelming and incredibly supportive. The public is asked to identify problems and

even

suggest

solutions.

The

police

department

appreciates the on-the-ground local input and is

serious about being accountable and addressing issues.

They realize, too, that brainstorming for ideas and

working collaboratively will improve our community and, ultimately, our lives.

Cape, he says that the recession caused a huge change

in the department. Capital was frozen, officers took pay

cuts, there were furloughs, the department went to

virtual roll calls; they found ways to save money wherever they could. There were times when a vehicle would break down on the way to a call. The general

public were losing jobs and homes were being foreclosed on. People were applying for jobs at the department because there were very few within the

public sector. Officers were reluctant to give speeding

tickets because they knew that people couldn’t afford

them. Empathy and a commitment to keep things safe were at the forefront of the department’s concern.

The Cape Coral Police Department is an organization that considers itself family and our entire city benefits

from

their

commitment.

The

open

lines

of

It’s good to know where you’ve been so that you can

communication that have been established prove that

technology advancements, Chief Newlan has a vision

community much better and safer with our Chief of

plan better for the future. In addition to traffic and

we are a team, a community, and we have made that

and it includes vital input from the community in the

Police David Newlan, who is “open-minded, always

out to the community, get their input, let them know

environment.”

form of community policing. “It’s so important to reach

what we are doing.” Cape Coral Police Department hosted an open house at the police department, and continued with town hall meetings and workshops;

they do Pizza with the Police and have monthly

learning and flexible enough to change with the Thank you, Chief Newlan, for your dedication and for

making our city an excellent place to live and work.

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What is it that a ten-year-old can teach us?

Gavin DiMaria Submitted by Sandra Appaneal Spend a little time with or watching Gavin DiMaria and you’ll quickly discover some fundamental life lessons

that maybe we know in our heart of hearts, but we

haven’t implemented.

When Gavin and his twin brother Kyler were born 12

weeks early, it was Kyler who the doctors were

concerned about. They were in Infant ICU for 3 ½

months before they were allowed to go home.

his parents would tell him to get up on his own, but

he would. His fighting spirit was being nurtured in the

best of ways. Gavin doesn’t let his disability get in the

way of anything, nor does he let anybody say

anything negative about it or let anything overcome

him. He loves sports and has been inspired by famous

wrestlers and basketball player who teach kids to

Somewhere along the line Gavin had an undiagnosed

“never give up.”

Gavin hadn’t begun to crawl that they realized

When Gavin was an infant, the family became friends

brain-bleed, but it wasn’t until Kyler was walking and something wasn’t quite right.

with Charyse Smith whose daughter Kayla was also in

As parents, John and Sarah DiMaria were told that

in 2014 started the Run4Kayla 5K Run and Walk to

and, if so, it would be with a walker. He had cerebral

Department and Special Equestrians programs. John

Gavin would never run; he’d be lucky if he could walk

therapy for cerebral palsy. Charyse was a runner and

raise funds for Patriot Elementary’s Special Needs

palsy. After the expected sadness, “why us” questioning

ran with Gavin in a running jogger the first year, but

made a decision to be positive, to accept the way things

did. The next year Gavin ran the 5K by himself, bloody

and wondering what his life would be like, the DiMarias

Gavin wanted to do the last mile on his own, so he

were, but to figure out ways to give Gavin every

knees and a police escort were proof that he

independant. Gavin was blessed with a brother whom

minutes off his time. “I keep going until I get it. I

up.

shares Gavin. “It doesn’t matter where you place in

opportunity to excel and develop tools to become

he followed around and somehow found ways to keep

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People were judgemental when Gavin would fall and

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accomplished his goal. Last year he shaved 20

don’t care what speed I do something, I just do it,”

the race, just that you finish,” he says. His motto has

become “keep fighting and never give up.”

Gavin exercises every day and, because of how fast he

excelled with physical therapist Christine Hofman, they moved him to a pediatric orthopedic rehab. He became the reason there is a new branch within the children’s

rehab. Gavin’s amazing recovery from his last surgery

with the mindset to break through perceived barriers.

Gavin proves that life is a team effort and that each one

of us needs to do our best, get back up when we fall down and “never give up!”

Gavin is truly an inspiration! He is definitely a Cape Kid

with Style!

was attributed to his attitude toward working out with traditional

adult

equipment,

weight

machines,

treadmills, etc., and being surrounded by positive people who are inspired by his ability to find ways to

reach his goals and his “if you fall down, just get up

and keep on going” attitude.

In June, Gavin will learn how to walk all over again. He’ll

be undergoing a major surgery where he’ll be in ICU for

3 days, then 1 month in rehab, and in physical therapy 8 hours a day, five days a week. But this procedure is

not going to get in his way. He has many gifts and now the odds are with him because he knows the best tools

for success: a determination to accomplish his goals

and a supportive team. That team includes his twin

brother Kyler, who has been by his side since the day he was born; his parents, who run and cheer him on;

his grandparents, who are triathletes (including a

grandfather who overcame MS by changing his diet and exercise); and his ever-growing circle of family and

friends.

Gavin DiMaria is a young man with an outgoing,

thoughtful and strong spirit who inspires all he meets.

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It’s 2017 and drowning is still the leading cause of

Avoid Floatation Devices - These include water

think it can’t happen to you. Home pools are the

device that suspends a child’s head above the water.

death in children under the age of 4. Please don’t “norm” here in Cape Coral. There are many ways to

This gives both children and parents a false sense of

yourself. With our recent population boom that is

Approved” which still boggles my mind as a local and

protection that I hope parents will use when it comes

ability to understand that this “floatie” is keeping

keep your children safe. It all starts with educating

only expected to grow, here are some layers of

to keeping their children water safe.

CEOS - Constant Eyes On Supervision. Pool parties

are a way of life here in the Cape. Don’t ever assume someone is watching your child. Designate a ‘Water Watcher’ and rotate every 15 minutes.

should always have their eyes on children

Someone

Water Safety

while in the pool or around water at all times.

It only takes

seconds for children to drown.

Remember,

drowning is silent.

Pool Fences - If you own a pool here in the Cape with

children don’t

young

and

have

a

fence, please ask

yourself why? Fences are

a

protect

great

way

children

security.

Lots of these are even “Coast Guard

native Floridian. Children don’t have the cognitive

them above water. In fact, children who use these

devices really think they can “swim” when that is not the case. Of course, if you are boating, life jackets,

also known as personal flotation devices, are

required by law for every passenger on board. They are mandatory for children under the age of 6

to wear while the boat is in operation. Choose carefully!

Make sure you buy one

that has the ability to flip your child over onto their back

the

thrown

overboard and

knocked

unconscious.

CPR Certification

- In the event of an

to

from

in

event they are

Submitted by Judy Fernandez, ISR Self-Rescue®

reaching the water alone.

Pool

fences should be at least 4 feet high and

be self-latching. While pool fences are great, keep in mind that children are curious and fearless. Lots

emergency,

would

you

know what to do? Getting CPR

certified is a way to ensure you are

prepared. There are many places here in Cape Coral

to get CPR certified. You never know when you could

of children figure out how to push patio furniture to

help save a life!

spend the money to buy heavy patio furniture that

Survival Swim Lessons - A moment’s inattention

the fence and get themselves over. Make sure you will make it tougher for children to move.

Door Alarms - Door alarms are another way to alert you if any of your doors have been opened. They are easy to install and can be purchased at any local

hardware or big box store. Make sure you place an

alarm on all doors, especially those who have

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wings, puddle jumpers, baby rings, and any other

bathroom doors leading to the pool area.

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does not have to cost a child their life! ISR Self-

Rescue® training is an added layer of protection and

is the last line of defense. Having an ISR trained kid does not mean you stop watching your child around water or cease to follow any other layers of protection listed here.

ur Yo e on M

THE RISE OF SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING

y

By Rebecca A. Ross

INVESTORS PUT THEIR MONEY WHERE THEIR VALUES ARE

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING

superior returns but whose values run counter to yours.

disagree

Imagine a company whose stock provides consistently

But couldn't excluding investments in companies you with

philosophically

lead

to

poorer

Do you put your own moral code aside for the sake of

investment performance? Not necessarily. A 2012

embraced socially responsible investing, the answer

SRI found that companies with high environmental,

portfolio performance? For investors who have may surprise you.

nine percent of the studies found companies with high

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is a deliberate decision to invest only in companies or organizations actions

environmental,

and

social

policies and

have

corporate

a

positive

governance

impact. Traditionally, SRI had taken a "do no

harm" approach, where investors would

simply avoid companies that did not meet ethical,

social or environmental criteria, such as those with

ties to pollution or health hazards. More recently,

SRI has embraced a proactive approach to selecting

investments,

identifying

companies

whose policies align with the investor's Some investors have gone a step

further

through

social and corporate governance (ESG) ratings had higher credit ratings and lower cost of capital. Eighty-

WHAT IS SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING?

whose

meta-analysis of more than 100 academic studies of

values.

their

participation in "green bonds" or "social

impact bonds," which fund projects that promote such

societal benefits as clean water or reduced prisoner

recidivism.

Article provided by Rebecca Ross, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co., member SIPC. She has 32 years of financial services industry experience, and can be reached at 239541-9090 or rross@rwbaird.com.

ESG ratings exhibited market-based outperformance,

and 85% showed these companies exhibited greater

profitability relative to the broader market.

While the demand for socially responsible investing has been concentrated among institutional investors,

there is increasing interest among today's retail investors, particularly millennials

and women. According to the U.S. SIF

Foundation, currently more than $1 of every $6 in investable assets

under professional management is in

socially responsible investment products. If the prospect of

aligning your portfolio with your

values interests you, your Baird Financial Advisor

can discuss socially responsible investments

greater detail.

with

you

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C o In m A mu ct n io it n y

Women of Distinction event

First of its kind in Lee County Photos by John Fernandez Photography

The Republican Women of Cape Coral, Federated (RWCCF)

held their inaugural Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony at the Lake Kennedy Community Center on Friday April 7,

2017.

The sold-out event celebrated six women of Lee County as

role models and highlighted their accomplishments and

contributions to the community. The award winners included business professionals, a public official, an educator and a

student. The group ranged in age, profession and community involvement.

Connie Ramos-Williams

Karen Ramos accepting for Sally Jackson

Robin Dawn Ryan

Mary Hess

Councilmember Rana Erbrick

Shannon Treece

The 2017 Women of Distinction are: Rana Erbrick, Mary Hess,

Robin Dawn Ryan, Shannon Treece, Sally Jackson and Connie Ramos-Williams. Ramos-Williams was also chosen as the

first Woman of Year by the event’s planning committee.

The event also served as a fundraiser.

A portion of the

proceeds will go to the group’s Caring for America projects

which include veteran issues such as training rescue dogs for veterans with PTSD.

“We surpassed all our goals with this

event” says Missi Lastra, RWCCF President. “The success of

this event has allowed us to provide our first scholarship to a local youth at the Mayor’s Scholarship Dinner later this

month.” The event served as an outreach effort for the new

club whose mission is to educate and inform residents of the candidates and issues that affect our daily lives.

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Cape Coral pastor takes on the Appalachian Trail Pastor Tom Hafer, director of spiritual services for Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral and ordained minister with Volunteers of America (VOA), began a 2,190-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail on April 24 at Springer Mountain in Georgia and will conclude the trip on October 15 at Mount Katahdin in Maine. Following his motto, “care for yourself to better care for others,” Hafer is taking on a six-month journey dedicated to mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

Taking on the Appalachian Trail is no easy feat for a man in his 50s. To complete the thru-hike journey within six months, Hafer will hike approximately 15-20 miles each day, and will follow a special diet that will replenish the additional calories he will burn on a daily basis. People can follow along Hafer’s journey via Facebook at www.facebook.com/TomHaferSpeaker.

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Professor Mike “Q” Quaintance, MBA, CCE Program Chair, Keiser University, Fort Myers

Photos by One, Two, Snap Photography

Jr. Leadership Healthcare Day and Graduation After almost six months. the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral

graduated its 18th Jr. Leadership Class with twenty-eight high school juniors completing the program. The students last day started out with a

trip to Cape Coral Hospital, which was filled with tours and a presentation

from Scott Kashman, CAO of the hospitals in the Lee Health system. Scott Kashman is also known for his tireless efforts to promote a healthy life-

style. Mr. Kashman challenged the students to do thirty push-ups, thirty burpees, thirty sit-ups and 10 jumping jacks in one day, and for their reward they were given healthy eating and exercise books.

Next, the students went to Gulf Coast Village to learn about their purpose

in our community and how both the hospital system and Gulf Coast Village work together to meet our area’s growing health care needs. As part of

their experience, the students got to exercise with the Gulf Coast Village population where they quickly discovered that it was not going to be as

easy as they thought. Executive Director Kevin Ahmadi spoke at length

about career opportunities in senior care as care giving institutions struggle

to meet the growing needs of the silver tsunami.

In the evening, the Jr. Leadership families gathered to watch the philanthropic presentations that the students created from their research

of four not-for-profit charities: Lifeline Family Center, Cape Coral Caring

Center, Street Chicks and Cape Coral Special Pops. The students, with the

support of the Cape Coral Community Foundation, designated $1,500 to

both the Cape Coral Caring Center and Cape Coral Special Pops. Another

highlight of graduation was long-time Cape Coral resident and

philanthropist Elmer Tabor who was the guest speaker. His message focused on the importance of relationships and an appreciation for everyone’s contribution to our society.

It is the hope of the coordinators of Jr Leadership that the students have

learned about what it takes to make a city, career opportunities and

philanthropy. This program would not be possible without the generous

support of the Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral and its members. We

hope that each of these students will help to pass along the gift of

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leadership to their peers.

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Record-setting attendance at the Cape Coral Community Foundation’s Generous Cape Reception on March 30 honoring generous givers, volunteers and philanthropists.

Submitted by Michael Chatman, President of the Cape Coral Community Foundation

Photos by Alina B Photography

After an assortment of drinks and appetizers at the Cape Coral Yacht Club,

outgoing Board Chairman Brian Gomer detailed the year’s accomplishments – all still three months before the fiscal year’s end on June 30.

While Brian Gomer will remain on the CCCF Board for two more years following

his service as Chairman, President Michael Chatman and Brian Gomer

recognized four outgoing board members for their contributions, including John Bobb, Wealth Manager; MerriBeth Farnham, Public Relations and

Marketing Consultant; Steve Riggs, Retired Business Executive; and Marty Warhol, Estate Planning Attorney.

The evening concluded with a short tribute to Michel Doherty, recipient of the

2017 Elmer Tabor Generosity Award. Brian Gomer also announced Dennis

Gingerich, Founding Pastor at Cape Christian Fellowship Church as incoming

Board Chairman.

Gingerich said he is very much looking forward to his new role. He plans to work in partnership with the staff to increase the amount of grants given to

help nonprofit organizations, and helping churches and nonprofits start their

own charitable foundations.

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Home Services By Rafael Rafael Ramos

Salon Alvarez 3015 SW Pine Island Rd

Welcome New Cape Coral Businesses!

Keeping It IN The Cape!

Castellanos & Tramonte Architect 1625 SE 46th St. Suite 2A

SuEllen's Floral Company 1545 Del Prado S

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I’m impressed rookie... I didn’t know you could read.

Happy 103rd Birthday to

Mary Whitmore

More than 25 visitors and Gulf Coast Village residents and staff came together on Friday, March 31 to celebrate the 103rd birthday of resident, Mary Whitmore.

The room was decorated with colorful bouquets of balloons, pink and white streamers, and a birthday celebration banner on the wall. Attendees were greeted by the sound of 1920s jazz as they entered the birthday celebration. Upon entering the room, Mary was overjoyed to find three tables filled with guests. She was especially surprised to see a few of her church family members sitting at her table.

Mary has been a member of Grace Baptist Church for more than 28 years. Prior to her husband Al’s passing more than 10 years ago, the Whitmores attended weekly bible study brought to Gulf Coast Village by Grace Baptist Church. The members of Grace Baptist Church grew very fond of Mary and Al throughout the years and the church soon became their family. “Since Al’s passing, the members of Grace Baptist Church have and will always be there for Mary,” said Barb Reisinger, Grace Baptist Church member. “We are her family.”

The celebration began with a few remarks from Frank Giliberti, a Grace Baptist Church member. Followed by Wayne Schwartz, Gulf Coast Village life-enhancement coordinator, asking Mary to share her secret for longevity. Mary laughed and quickly responded, “Oh my God!” The room chuckled and Carmen Giliberti, a Grace Baptist Church member said, “It certainly is God!” After a bit of encouraging, Mary finally shared her secret to longevity is simply enjoying life. “I just had a good life and here I am.”

As the cake made its way to Mary and the lights were dimmed, Wayne grabbed a guitar and prompted the room to join in singing the infamous birthday song.

Following the cake, several gifts were placed in front of Mary. She was delighted to open the gifts and see her favorite candies from her church family and an outfit from her friends at Gulf Coast Village.

As the celebration came to a close, Mary was humbled that so many people came to celebrate her on her special day and expressed her appreciation.

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Things To Do in May Every Saturday

Cape Coral Farmers Market -- Where: Club Square, SE 47th Terr and SE 10th Pl, call 239-549-6900 for more information, from 8 am – 1 pm MARKET MOVES TO CAPE HARBOUR BEGINNING MAY 20th

Every Tuesday

Surfside Farmers Market -- Where: Shops at Surfside, 2378 Surfside Blvd, call 239-549-6900 for more information, from 2-8 pm

3rd

Sunset Celebration – First Wednesday of every month through May, from 4 – 7 pm. Live music, food, arts & crafts and more! Where: Yacht Club Community Park, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.capeparks.com or call 239-574-0806.

8th

CapeStyle Networking -- FREE CapeStyle B2B Networking Event. Appetizers will be provided. Bring lots of business cards and join us. RSVP to events@CapeStyleMag.com. Where: Fathom’s, 5785 Cape Harbour Dr from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

11th

Wine Tasting -- With over 50 wines from around the world, spirits and cordials, you don’t want to miss this event. And as an added bonus, you can keep your wine glass and will receive a coupon to use the night of the event, all for only $10. Where: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, 2220 Del Prado Blvd S.

13th

2017 Cape Coral Sprint Triathlon-- This USA Triathlon sanctioned race features a 1/4 mile swim from the Yacht Club Beach, 11 mile bike ride, and a 5k run through the historic area of Southeast Cape Coral. Where: Yacht Club Community Park, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.capeparks.com or call 239-574-0806.

Cape Coral Zombie Invasion 5K-- Cape Coral's second annual 5K Zombie Fun Run will be invaded by a horde of flesh hungry zombies stumbling through the nature trails of Rotary Park! Proceeds to help benefit the Cape Coral Caring Center, our local food bank serving Cape Coral residents since 1990. Visit their page for more details. Where: Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Dr,

20th

Cape Coral Cops 5K Race– This race benefits a fund to assist families of fallen, injured and disabled police officers. The course takes you through surrounding neighborhoods. Where: Yacht Club Community Park, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, www.capeparks.com or call 239-574-0806.

Cape Coral Political Candidates Meet and Greet -- Come out and meet the candidates for the 2017 Cape Coral Elections. Each candidate will have their own table setup. Where: Dixie Roadhouse, 1023 SE 47th Ter, (239) 541-7900

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4th Annual Sandoval 5K Run/Walk – This year event benefits Wolfhounds Legacy, a non-profit helping veterans with PTSD. Cash prizes! Awards for all age groups. Register on www.active.com. Where: 2378 Sandoval Blvd, registration at 6 am, race starts at 7 am.

Dinner with Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris – Meet Viet Nam Vet and one of only 6 recipients living in Florida. His military biography and life story will surely TOUCH you. Where: SW Florida Military Museum & Library, 4820 Leonard St, 5:30-9:30 pm.

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