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Wearing a Mask Outside of the Home is Now Recommended by the CDC Here’s How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering—And Make One Too The Centers for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) is now recommending that we use cloth face coverings (masks) when going into public. Especially to places like the grocery store where you may not be able to avoid others. Here is what’s most important: Cloth face coverings should—  fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face  be secured with ties or ear loops  include multiple layers of fabric  allow for breathing without restriction  be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings and other Questions & Answers: CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure.

Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.

Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly?

Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use.

How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering?

A washing machine should suffice in properly washing a face covering.

How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering?

Individuals should be careful not to touch their eyes, nose, and mouth when removing their face covering and wash hands immediately after removing.

Here’s how to make a mask out of a bandana with no sewing required:

RAPPER TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar

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Text Alerts

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Help for Pet Owners

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Scam Alert

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Kids & Covid19

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Stay Connected

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School News

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Obituaries

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Symptoms

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Classifieds

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FEATURE: How to Talk to Kids, P. 4

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Food Bank ECC, noon—2pm May 25: Memorial Day June 14: Flag Day

June 3: Last Day of School (EVG School) June 21: Father’s Day

AREA INFORMATION & NUMBERS:

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

AA: Wed., closed until further notice CARNESTOWN Recycle & Trash: 2nd Sat. of month, 9a-12p, 12:30p-3:30 DR DEMARTINO: Little Gator Clinic, Friday call: (239) 642-5552 DR MARTIN: Call for appointment: 813-787-9738 LIONS CLUB: Closed for summer MUSEUM: Closed until further notice PANCAKE FLY-IN: Closed until further notice.

REACH OUT: closed until further notice SKATING RINK: Closed until further notice SMALLWOOD STORE: closed until further notice THRIFT SHOP: Closed until further notice VETERANS SUPPORT: closed until further notice VISITOR CENTER: 239-232-4037 Closed until further notice

The Local Area Code is 239 POST OFFICE INFORMATION:

Chokoloskee (239) 695-4468 (M-F: 9:30 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, closed Sat. & Sun.) Everglades City (239) 695-2174 (M-F: 9:30 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 4:30 pm, closed Sat. & Sun.) Ochopee (239) 695-2099 (M-F: 8 am to 10 am, noon to 4 pm; Sa: 10 am to 11:30 am)

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Resources (Pet Food) Available in Collier County for Pet Owners in Need Due to COVID-19

239-695-2682 Closed until further notice

The local non-profit organization, For the Love of Cats, and the East Naples Community Park is hosting Grab and Go pet food pantries on Tuesdays, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., beginning Tuesday, April 14. The pet food pantries will take place through the duration of the Safer at Home order.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created financial difficulties for many Collier County residents. Some pets suffer and are abandoned when their owners lose the ability to care for them. The goal of pet food pantries is to keep pets in their homes.

"We can't stand by and see pets abandoned for lack of food. Our furry friends are too valuable, and their love can be lifesaving. We have to help them stay with their families," said Jan Rich, Founder of For the Love of Cats.

For the Love of Cats also provides cat and dog food to Our Daily Bread, the local food pantry on Marco Island. For the Love of Cats and Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) are also assisting the Saving Grace Pet Food Bank in Naples. All pet food donations made to DAS that are not used in the shelter are donated to Saving Grace.

The Saving Grace Pet Food Bank attends Harry Chapin Food Bank events to distribute pet food. They will be at the Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116, on Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon.

For residents in Immokalee, SNIP Collier will be at the Benison Center every Saturday in April from 10 a.m. to noon. The Benison Center is located at 815 E. Main Street, Immokalee, FL 34142.

For the Love of Cats is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Marco Island, FL, dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned cats and kittens in the community. They are an animal welfare group operating through donations from the public since 2002.

Saving Grace Pet Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide food for pets in times of hardship, so their owners can keep the promise that they made to love and care for them forever.

For more information about For the Love of Cats or Saving Grace Pet Food Bank and how you can help, visit their websites: For the Love of Cats (fortheloveofcatsfl.com), Saving Grace (savinggracepetfoodbank.org). To donate pet food to Collier County DAS, call (239) 252-PETS (7387). For media inquiries, please call Daniel Christenbury Public Information Coordinator at (239) 252-6956.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A PRESCRIPTION TO TEST FOR COVID-19

Please call the Collier County Florida Department of Health local call center at (239) 252-6220 or call the nearest LabCorp for arrange testing near you.

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February April 22, 18, 2020 2020

Talking to Children About Covid-19

A Message From Principal Dr. Cherie Allison

Children can become scared or confused about the information they hear about Covid-19. Consistent information will help ease anxiety and make it easier for children to process the information.

Controlling where they get information can help. Be aware that many internet sites post unconfirmed information that may not be what you want your children to read.

Below are some recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on what to discuss and how to discuss the Coronavirus with children.

During this trying time, Everglades City School and its teachers have not stopped caring for each of our students and their families! We are here to support you and we are listening. Our kids are doing an amazing job of keeping up with their elearning and though we know this is a struggle for many families, we are so very proud of the immense effort that they are all making. We also continue to offer meals to students on the back bus loop daily!

EVG has not let Social Distancing stop us from continuing our WEVG TV News show! Everglades City School has continued to share photos, videos and positive success for the students each week with a digital eNews Show.

The eNews show is made up of photos, videos and positive recognition from our EVG teachers and students! Eleventh grade student Chance Huffman is videoing the news remotely and sending it to Media Specialist and Webmaster Melissa Owen to send as a link in Canvas to teachers for all of our virtual learners!

Thanks to the EVG student leaders that have stepped up to continue the show virtually! It has been a little piece of our old routine shared in a new way for all our students!

We are continuing to share/celebrate our birthdays, success and fun videos as an EVG school family! Melissa is also taking the time to support kids in leadership virtually with motivational videos during our first year of Leader In Me. We cannot wait to return and see all of your smiling faces! Dr. Allison

Remain calm and reassuring.

Remember that children will react to both what you say and how you say it. They will pick up cues from the conversations you have with them and with others. Make yourself available to listen and to talk.

Make time to talk. Be sure children know they can come to you when they have questions. Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma.

Remember that viruses can make anyone sick, regardless of a person’s race or ethnicity. Avoid making assumptions about who might have COVID-19. Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online.

Consider reducing the amount of screen time focused on COVID19. Too much information on one topic can lead to anxiety. Provide information that is honest and accurate.

Give children information that is truthful and appropriate for the age and developmental level of the child. Talk to children about how some stories on COVID-19 on the Internet and social media may be based on rumors and inaccurate information. Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs. Remind children to stay away from people who are coughing or sneezing or sick. Remind them to cough or sneeze into a tissue or their elbow, then throw the tissue into the trash. Discuss any new actions that may be taken at school to help protect children and school staff.(e.g., increased handwashing, cancellation of events or activities) Get children into a handwashing habit.

Teach them to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing; going to the bathroom; and before eating or preparing food. If soap and water are not available, teach them to use hand sanitizer.

Hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol. Supervise young children when they use hand sanitizer to prevent swallowing alcohol, especially in schools and child care facilities.

For more information visit www.cdc.gov

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Here is Why it Has Been So Hazy the Last Few Days…

Silver King Wildfire Burning in Big Cypress National Preserve

Ochopee – The Silver King Fire was detected on April 9 at 2:30 PM. The wildfire is in the northeast corner of the preserve. The fire is located 5 miles north of I-75 at mile marker 55 just west of the L -28 Interceptor Canal.

As of 4-12-20, the Silver King Wildfire is estimated to be approximately 350 acres and is burning primarily in cypress and pine with little direct access.

25 personnel, three buggies, two UTVs, and two helicopters are assigned to the fire. Ground crews began direct tactics on the south line using aerial support from one of the assigned helicopters.

These resources are staffed with personnel from the National Park Service, Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Resources will be managed appropriately until this fire is contained to its smallest possible size while also maintaining our ability to respond to other fire starts.

After firefighter and public safety, protecting and minimizing impacts to the Sanctuary community and minimizing impacts to I75 and the Preserve boundary are our priorities.

Currently, there are no expected smoke impacts to I-75 due to southerly winds and there are no closures in the area.

Any questions or concerns, please contact the BICY Fire Duty Officer at 239-719-0241. For additional updates and closures, please also visit nps.gov/bicy for park alerts or fire updates.

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SYMPTOMS Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed COVID-19 cases.

These symptoms may appear 2–14 days after exposure: • Fever (100.4°F/38°C or higher) • Dry Cough • Shortness of breath • If you develop these emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately: • • • •

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion or inability to arouse Bluish lips or face Here is a link to the CDC symptom checker online: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html

Please note that some people may carry the COVID-19 virus and show no symptoms whatsoever.

These individuals can still transmit the disease. It is critical that you keep a safe distance from all persons outside of your immediate household during this time!

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Collier County encourages all residents to sign up for Alert Collier, the County's new mass notification system. When you sign up with Alert Collier you can enter up to five addresses within the County boundaries that you would like to receive emergency alerts about. Enter your home, work, relative, school or any other address that's important to you. Should an alert be issued for that location, you will receive a notification.

You can sign up with your cell phone to receive calls and/or text messages, your email address(es), home phone, business phone and hearing impaired device.

Collier County encourages you to also download the Everbridge Public Safety app (free in the iOS, Android and Windows app stores), this app will allow you to see all public notifications issued across the State and Country by other Everbridge users.

So, create a contact on your phone for Alert Collier, the caller ID our alerts will come from is 239-2528000 and the short code our texts will come from is 89361 and 87844. Save Alert Collier as a contact today! SIGN UP HERE: https://member.everbridge.net/ index/453003085614923#/signup

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Everglades City Text Alerts Everglades City now has EZ Texting to communicate more effectively with the Community.

If you would like to be contacted via text of any alerts, notices, engagements & reminders from the City please complete your registration and activate your FREE EZ Texting account by texting the keyword Everglades to 474747 You will receive a welcome notice with a link to complete the registration. It is that easy!

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Consumer Alert: Beware of Coronavirus Scams

Staying Connected During Quarantine

Tallahassee, Fla. – CFO Patronis and Commissioner Weigel want Floridians to know that scammers are preying on Floridians’ fears surrounding COVID-19, taking advantage of unsuspecting victims while emotions are high and there is a sense of urgency surrounding this public health crisis. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) is encouraging Floridians to remain vigilant while taking steps to protect themselves from scams.

During this time, scammers may rely on various tactics to steal your personal financial information.

Fraudsters may use legitimate looking or sounding emails, texts, social media posts and websites, hoping victims will click on links so they can steal your personal identifying information and money. Be especially careful about announcements requesting you submit your application to receive government financial aid.

Here are some simple steps that you can take to protect yourself: Make sure all of your electronic devices have the latest security software and updates. Protect your accounts with multifactor authentication so your accounts are harder to access if your username and password are stolen. Don’t click on any email, text or electronic communication that is unsolicited even if you know the sender – scammers often already know your contacts and may mimic their email addresses to trick you. Don’t click on a link for a website you can’t independently verify as legitimate. Don’t click on a link for a website requesting you to validate your user name, password, or personal information. Call your credit card companies, financial institutions, and service providers directly for confirmation of their need to update your records. Only use trusted sources, like legitimate government websites for upto-date, fact-based information about COVID-19.

Before making any financial decisions, verify that you're working with a licensed professional, ask questions, do your homework and contact OFR to report financial fraud or suspicious activity at (850) 487-9687 or online, www.flofr.com.

There is nothing “normal” about today. Not one aspect of any of our lives is what it was before “the virus”.

Routines are upended. Many people have lost jobs, are on furlough (without pay, just a nice way of saying “you’re fired for right now”) or have had to close their own business.

Making things worse, our personal connections seem so disconnected. We are cut off from the people that we mix with on a regular basis. Most of us have our “core” that we stay in contact with but the fringe connections are the ones that have been severed for the time being. Those people that you see at work, when you are at the grocery store or running errands or while grabbing a coffee to go.

It is important to keep those connections going according to most behavioral health specialists, and there are some interesting ways you can do that.

Skype, Facetime, and other video platforms offer us a way to see and speak to our friends.

Setting up a regular video-meet is one way to put some structure back into your relationship.

Try a “coffee” video chat where you and your friend, friends or family, get on the chat while you are having your morning coffee.

If you are not a morning person, try this as a “cocktail hour” chat. It is a great way to relax and enjoy the conversation doing something you would normally do together.

For more casual relationships, a regular text or email to check in is a great way to stay in contact.

As we venture into the “new normal” in the coming months, we will need to adapt our routines to include more people, albeit while we are physically apart.

Rather than “social distancing” many are referring to it as “physical distancing” as we do want to maintain our social contacts while at a physical distance.

Staying socially connected is especially important for kids as they develop. Parents can set up play-date video chats, group games and other activities via chats.

Staying connected helps us stay positive.

We can be socially and spiritually connected while at a safe physical distance, something that may be our “new normal”.

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Obituaries Rob Rogers, 1940-2020 R.G. Robert (Rob) Rogers passed away peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital, Charles Street Site on a sunny Monday afternoon on March 9th.

Robert was born and raised in Fort William (Thunder Bay), Ontario, graduated with a BSc from U of Guelph in 1964, followed by a MSc in Economics from U of Guelph in 1966. He worked as a senior economist for Bell Canada in Montreal and Ottawa for over 30 years.

Among his many passions, Rob enjoyed making music with family and friends and boating adventures on the Rideau Canal and in the Florida Everglades.

Just a week before he passed away, Rob was doing what he loved, playing his concertina with friends in a Sunday afternoon "Traditional Irish Music Session", at a popular local coffee shop.

Beloved husband of Sue (nee Kennedy) and loving father of Jeff (Natalie) Rogers, James (Lesley) Rogers and Kathleen Rogers.

Loved and survived by his seven grandchildren: Patti, Allen, Dylan, Mara, Jade, Hannah and Kanen. Dear brother of George (Nancy) Rogers. Dear brother-in-law of John (Virginia) Kennedy, Pat (Bob deceased) Bond, Brian (Janet deceased) Graham. Also survived and sadly missed by two uncles, one aunt, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from across Canada, the United States, Australia and Ireland. Robert was predeceased by his parents Kathleen Patricia (nee Coulter) Rogers and George Gordon Rogers.

The family of the late Robert Rogers, due to Coronavirus outbreak in Canada, have postponed their services at the present time.

Please visit our web site where the date for final arrangements will later be posted. In memory of Rob, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Brockville and District Hospital Foundation, Salvation Army, or Arthritis Society (directed to rheumatoid arthritis). Condolences may be placed on the memory wall. To leave a video condolence, click the blank box and you will see the video option appear. Thank you For donation information or to leave a message for the family on the memorial wall go to the following link:

Barbara A. Portz, 1928-2020 Barbara was born and raised in Miami, Florida with her sister Patricia.

She graduated from Edison High School, then worked as a secretary in Miami, where she met the love of her life, GP (Phil) Portz.

After marrying, the couple moved to Maryland, to work on her in-laws farm. A year later the couple moved back to South Florida where they purchased a home in North Miami and started a family. A daughter, Pam, and son, Jeff soon followed.

Barbara then worked as a homemaker until the kids were older when she started work as a secretary for a funeral business in Miami Shores.

The family enjoyed many boating experiences enjoying the South Florida and Bahamian waters.

Barbara also RV traveled throughout much of the USA with Phil, giving her many great camping stories to tell. After retiring, Phil and Barbara moved to the west coast of Florida in the Ten Thousand Island area of Everglades City, on Plantation Island. They fell in love with the area, people, fishing, crabbing and of course, the seafood festival.

They became very active in the community, with Barbara volunteering many hours at the local museum greeting visitors.

Barbara would always talk about the visitors she met and sharing their stories. After 15 years there, Phil and Barbara moved to the Naples, Florida area where Phil passed away at age 90 in 2017.

Barbara loved her apartment in Naples and socializing with her many friends, sharing stories between all. In early 2020, Barbara moved to the area of Charlotte, North Carolina to be closer to her daughter, grandson, great grandson and soon to be great granddaughter. At age 91 Barbara joined her love, Phil, on April 5, 2020.

Barbara is survived by her children Pam and Jeff, Grandchildren Christina and Tyler and a great grandchild Owen.

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Leslie Jane Whitehead, 1957-2020 Leslie Jane Whitehead of Everglades City, Florida passed away on April 8, 2020.

Leslie was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on September 22, 1957.

Leslie was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. Leslie worked for Merrill Lynch in Little Rock, Arkansas before moving to Florida to work in Tomato Sales. She was married to John Hand April 17th, 1989.

Leslie is survived by her husband John Hand, brothers George and Trent Whitehead and sister Charlene Moore.

Memorial service will be a private family service.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St Jude Children’s Hospital , Memphis, Tennessee or to the charity of your choice.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Honoring a Loved One During the Coronavirus Quarantine

During the coronavirus lockdown, funeral services, memorials and wakes have been postponed or canceled due to the current restrictions.

However, there are some things you can do to help honor those that have passed.

Set up a vigil in your yard. Friends and neighbors that pass by can acknowledge as they move past. You can also post a memorial online that friends and family can visit or hold a memorial on Zoom or Skype.

Planting a tree in their honor is a lasting way to honor those that have passed.

EVERGLADES COMMUNITY CHURCH The Friendly Church on the Circle Non-Denominational 101 S. Copeland Avenue PO Box 177, Everglades City, FL 34139 239-784-7318 The Rev. Dr. Bob N. Wallace, Pastor Sunday Worship Service 11:00 am Sunday School Oct. 13th—March www.visitevergladescity.com

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Glades Realty, 239-695-4299, www.GladesRealty.com, $274,000.

FOR SALE: 2005 Shearwater 20’, 150 HP Optimax w/400 hrs. GPS, JL audio, jack plate, runs perfect. $15,500. 954-643-2469, ask for Jeff.

FOR SALE by Owner: 3/2 stilt home at 440 Riverside Drive on Tarpon Creek in Everglades City. Private dock, boat ramp.

High & dry in move in condition. See the listing on Zillow. $449K. Call 954-2351913.

FOR SALE: Large Outdoor Resorts waterfront lot #149 w/ aluminum boat lift.

Overlooks Chok Bay, new Trex deck, steps for kayak launch, custom landscape + ORA amenities. Call Jennifer brown at 239-4947270 or Dan at 954-579-2364.

FOR SALE: Two canal lots side by side in Chokoloskee. For more information call 561622-6011.

SALE: V 16' awning elec. retractable . All hardware included. Like new $450.00 OBO. Cash or PayPal. Please call 703 217 7394.

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FOR SALE: 2005 Action Craft Flats Master Boat with 115 HP Yamaha and trailer. 17' fiberglass hull. In exc condition w/trolling motor, marine radio, baitwell, & more. Just serviced. Runs great. Priced below bk value at $14,500 OBO. Tom (406) 595-1453.

DO YOU HAVE UNWANTED PLANTS? If you have potted plants you no longer want, I will take them and sell them during the Mullet Rapper’s annual plant sale. All proceeds go to Everglades City School. Call me at 954-662-7003 (Kathy Brock)

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