Caught On Camera
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Alliance For The Arts
Special Events
This World Is Not My Own – A Film Screening
Date and Time: October 16, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cost: Member’s price, $10, Nonmember’s price, $12
Join us on Wednesday, October 16, for another exclusive film screening from the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers!
Chewing-gum sculptures, a wealthy gallerist, a firebrand wrestler, a notorious murder case and the segregated south – it’s all part of Nellie Mae Rowe’s boundless universe. This World is Not My Own reimagines this self-taught artist’s world and her life spanning the 20th century. With Uzo Aduba as the animated version of Nellie Mae Rowe.
Catch the trailer for this headline worthy documentary on self-taught artist Nellie Mae Row here: https://vimeo. com/799921368.
Popcorn and light refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., film begins at 6 p.m.
Following the screening will be an intimately set Q&A session with one of the film’s producers and a special guest moderator. The filmmaker will be present for questions and answers.
Bluegrass Concert Series Presents Morgan Brake And Duck Wallow Lane
Date and Time: October 27, 3 to 5 p.m.
Cost: Member’s price, $18, Nonmember’s price, $20
Duck Wallow Lane is a small town bluegrass band, doing what they love to do! We are thrilled to welcome Morgan Brake and Duck Wallow Lane back to the stage at the Alliance! Morgan Brake is part of the next generation of up and coming Bluegrass musicians taking flight. She is a fantastic singer songwriter and is already making waves in Bluegrass and Americana across the country.
Fresh off of their performance at the Florida Bluegrass Summit, you won’t want to miss this show in our loft where every seat is like a front row seat.
Please note the updated gallery and administrative office hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alliance For The Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919, (239) 939-2787.
Mark Your Calendar For The Craftie Ladies’ Fall Craft Fair
Submitted by The Craftie Ladies of St. John XXIII Catholic Church
The Craftie Ladies of St. John XXIII Catholic Church are once again having their Fall Craft Fair.
If you’ve been to one of our craft fairs before, you know we have a large variety of top quality, homemade items for sale. In addition to our wellknown, exquisite quilts, afghans and hand-knit and crocheted items, there will be pillows, table runners, placemats/napkins, handmade rosaries, jewelry, mother/daughter aprons, tooth fairy pillows, novel baby items, lots of lovely holiday décor, including our fabulous wreaths, and so much more!
Some of our always fabulous raffle baskets include BBQ, Evening in Paris, Chocolate, Cat, Dog, and Layette baskets, plus more made by our wonderfully talented women. The drawing for each basket will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. You don’t have to be present to win!
Come and join us on:
Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Craftie Ladies came together 15 years ago. The group has grown to nearly 40 talented and dedicated women. All proceeds go directly back into the community. Just a few causes we donate to: A.C.T.
Blankets And Blessings
Eva’s Closet
St. John XXIII Villas
St. Martin De Porres
We hope to see you at our Fall Craft Fair at St. John XXIII Catholic Church Parish Life Center, located on Palomino Lane, just north of Daniels Parkway. Stop by, have a chat and maybe get some early shopping done.
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Duck Wallow Lane bluegrass band
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Catch The Action
October On The Water
By Capt. Bill Russell
As water temperatures begin to drop off our coast, schools of baitfish make their migration south through area waters. Many game or predator fish are on the move south as well. Combined with our resident fish, October presents good fishing for a variety of species. You can fish for a specific species or just in the mix of a feeding frenzy where you might be surprised what you hook into. At times, a host of fish are ganged up on the same bait pod, it’s common to catch a half dozen or more different species from one area. It’s likely that larger fish are lurking as well, keep a heavy rod rigged and ready for that cobia, tarpon, shark, or whatever else might make a presence. While targeting a specific species of fish can become challenging and often frustrating, taking advantage of whatever might be feeding will give you
plenty of action and fun. Plus, that elusive fish that you were targeting might just show up when least expected.
Offshore, look for bait balls from just off the beaches, out into the gulf about as far as you dare to travel. Birds are the best indicator to locate the schools; watch for terns, gulls, or other birds grouped up and dipping into the water. Look for what appears as rain (baitfish) on the water, watch for feeding activity and the torpedo shapes of mackerel skyrocketing from the water. Artificial reefs are some of the best areas to concentrate your efforts. It’s common to catch king and Spanish mackerel near the surface or drop a bait to the bottom for snapper and grouper. If you’re running further offshore for grouper or snapper, check, and double check regulations. They are constantly changing when seasons are open and closed.
Inshore, watch for the same key signs when over open water or grass flats. Also, a pod of dolphin hanging around an area is a great indicator of fish. Along shorelines and
areas of shallower water you will also notice schools of nervous bait and possibly fish busting them at the surface. This is where you can expect to catch snook, redfish, snapper, and some big trout. Don’t ignore mullet schools, there is almost always something hungry and often big, either mixed in or hanging around the perimeter of the schools. Large trout and redfish look for food flushed out from the schooling mullet, and there is the possibility of a large shark cruising around the perimeter of the schools, often in only a few feet of water. If you are a wade fisherman, take note and keep your eyes open. As inshore water temperatures drop, big redfish will devour anything in their path. Often there may be several hundred or more working across the shallows on an eating mission. Fishing for big reds will peak in October as they begin their migration offshore once the first strong cold front of the season drops down from the north. Exactly when that will be only time will tell, if the weather remains mild the big fish can entertain us throughout the entire month.
This is a good time for catching snook across the inshore waters. Fish for them around structure, shorelines, island points, and oyster bars with good tide movement. Often many are schooled together where it’s possible to hook a dozen or more from the same spot.
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Inshore mangrove snapper fishing was good through the summer and tapered off through September. Most make their way offshore as waters cool down. Artificial reefs and ledges or hard bottom in depths from 30 to 50 feet are prime snapper habitat. Also, fishing in and around the gulf passes is always a good bet for snapper. Live shrimp with light tackle is the best way to go, and if you are anchored, a chum block is a great idea. Snapper are school fish, if you catch one expect more. Always have a heavier rig in the rod holder with a live flatlined bait. You never know when a big cobia or some other species might come into play.
Last year was a good one for sheepsheads and we should begin to see them later in the month. As they move in there could be some big ones mixed in with the snapper offshore and around the passes. Sheepsheads will not eat any type of fish, live or dead, shrimp is the go-to bait for most anglers.
Stay up to date with fishing regulations for areas you fish by visiting www.myfwc.com. Also, upload the Fish Rules app on your phone. It has current regulations and seasons with pictures to help identify fish.
October is one of the best months to fish. With great weather and not a lot of fishing pressure, we can expect days where fish are hungry and aggressive. If you are fishing or just spending time on the water this is a great month.
For charter information, please contact us at Gulf Coast Guide Service and “Catch the Action” with Capt. Bill Russell, call or text (239) 410-8576, website: www.fishpineisland.com, email: gcl2fish@live.com.
Capt. Bill Russell is a native and lifelong resident of Pine Island who has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding Pine Island and Southwest Florida. For the past 28 years, Bill has been a professional fishing guide who takes pride in customizing each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. Come join us and “Catch the Action.”
Eagle Ridge Board Of Directors
From March 2024 To March 2025
Christine Leslie, President
Joyce Johnson, Vice President
Peggy Jermyn, Secretary/Treasurer
Greg Lambrecht, Director
Kathy Furlong, Director
Board members may be contacted using the Eagle Ridge phone directory or by emailing info@EagleRidge33912.com.
Committee Chairs Board Liaison
Arbitration Board
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Architectural Control
Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Communications
Email: info@EagleRidge33912.com
Website: Scott Fowler
Email: Joyce Johnson
Christine Leslie
Christine Leslie
Joyce Johnson
Newsletter (Eye of the Eagle): Pam Johnson, Editor
To submit news/photos: Newsletter@EagleRidge33912.com
Deed of Restrictions
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
Email: DOR@EagleRidge33912.com
Election/Mailing Committee
Jim and Janet Lutsch, Chairpersons
Golf Committee
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson for Men
Kathy Furlong, Chairperson for Women
Golf Liaison
Jim Lutsch, Chairperson
Holiday Decorating
Rick Jermyn, Chairperson
Legal
TBA, Chairperson
Maintenance and Beautification
Joyce Johnson, Chairperson
Security/Safety
Connie Hope, Chairperson
Social
Kelly Lambrecht, Chairperson
Surface Water Drainage
Christine Leslie, Chairperson
Kathy Furlong
TBA
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Joyce Johnson
Peggy Jermyn
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Kathy Furlong, Chairperson
Eagle Ridge Additional Contact Information
Replacement of Lamppost Bulbs and Light Sensors: Contact Joe Foster, (239) 218-7714 and leave your name, address and phone number.
Flagpole Holders and Damaged Mailbox Repairs, Painting of Mailboxes and Light Poles
Contact Tim Townsend (740) 403-0983.
ERPOA Web Maintenance
Contact Ed Schuler, (267) 513-0800.
Deed of Restrictions Section A-15:
Cooking By Connie
Submitted by Connie Hope
What is October known for?
It is National Chili Month. I have placed a basic chili recipe below. You can add more spices as you see fit to increase the flavor and heat of the chili.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 pound of lean ground beef
2 ½ Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons ground cumin
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2-4 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Top with shredded cheese and serve.
Instructions
Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add the onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the ground beef to the pot. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir until well combined. Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with the juice) drained beans and tomato sauce. Stir well.
Bring the liquid to a low boil, then reduce the heat and gently simmer the chili for 20-30 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
The brand of chili powder used will have a huge difference in how spicy your chili will be. Different brands of chili powder have very different levels of spiciness. I use McCormick Chili Powder because it is flavorful without being too spicy. Enjoy!
Sanibel Community Association’s Fall Festival
Friday, October 25
Our Annual Fall Festival is back! Please join us for a family-friendly good time!
We’ll have cider, donuts, pumpkins and more! Bring your family and friends, and even your pet—we’ll have a special fall-themed photo area for pictures, too!
Date: Friday, October 25
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Admission: Free About Us
The Community House is considered to be “The Heart of the Island,” with its rich history of serving
islanders as both a gathering place for island activities as well as a rental space for private events. Built in 1927, it was one of the first nonprofits on the island. Their mission is “To enrich community spirit through educational, cultural and social gatherings in our historic Community House.”
Source: https:// sanibelcommunityhouse.net
The Community House, Sanibel Community Association, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957, Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact us at (239) 472-2155 or info@ sanibelcommunityhouse.net.
Pets must be on a leash at all times when being walked outside of the owner’s property boundaries. The pet owner is responsible for picking up all animal waste from their pet at all times. This includes the common areas! Violators are subject to fining.
–The Board of Directors
Eagle Ridge Residents
Jogging, bicycling, walking and other nongolfing activities or unregistered golf play are not permitted on the golf course.
Architectural Control Information
Please remember that any exterior changes you plan to make to your home need to be approved by the Architectural Control Committee.
For example, this includes reroofing, exterior painting, landscape changes, swing set installations, etc. We live in a deed-restricted community and these controls have been put into place for the good of each homeowner so as to maintain our beautiful community. Please contact Rick Jermyn (701) 3880419 or RAJermyn1@gmail.com so that your changes can be reviewed and approved.
A form is available for download from the Eagle Ridge website: www.EagleRidge33912.com on the Resources tab.
We plan to work hard for you to keep our community – the one you all moved into – please help us do that!
The Board of Directors
Eagle Ridge Job Spot
Non-businesses only please! All business owners should contact Seabreeze Communications to place an ad. Are you looking for an odd job? Want to be included in the Eagle Ridge Job Spot? Email your information to Pam Whitenight at Newsletter@eagleridge33912. com. Baby-sitters, pet sitters, yard work and more.
**Note: All work performed based on the postings below become the sole responsibility/liability of the person hiring for the job and the worker. This publication and the Eagle Ridge Community bear no endorsement, accountability nor liability.
Carol Gulledge, (317) 908-8001. An art teacher offering lessons in oil, acrylic and watercolor. Teaching for 45 years and retiring here in Eagle Ridge full time. Classes will be Monday through Saturday. Bring a friend or group to have fun, relax and be creative. Classes are two hours. Call now or email rmxcar@aol. com to reserve a time.
Karleen Halfmann, (239) 292-6302. Karleen’s Coastal Home Watch. Licensed Realtor and competitive pricing. Eagle Ridge resident. Email: karleensellsswfl@ aol.com. Call or email for information.
Connie Hope, (215) 527-1217. Absentee Homeowner Services: “While you’re away” I can check your home or condo. (Weekly/biweekly/monthly). I can validate yard maintenance and irrigation, pick up parcels and mail, check water, check appliances, arrange for repairs and services and much more. I am in the community. Call or email conniehope@comcast.net.
Connie Hope, (215) 527-1217. Secretarial work, outreach office work, write your letters, answer your email, also light accounting, prepare things for taxes. I have been a Florida notary for the last 10 years.
Tom Jackson, (919) 414-5017. I have over 33 years of carpentry/cabinet making experience and worked as a full-time handyman in North Carolina for the past two
years. I can install cabinets/doors, tile backsplashes, hang TVs/lights/fans, small electrical/plumbing jobs and more. Just ask and I’ll let you know if I can do it! John Kincaid, (239) 286-7010. Home Watch for snowbirds or travelers. I am a full-time Eagle Ridge resident insured and bonded. Comprehensive reports with pictures and GPS verification are provided after every visit. Check for leaks, temp/humidity, intrusions, pests and much more. Verify lawn and pool maintenance. Don’t have a nasty surprise when you get into town. Your insurance company may not cover a claim without this service. Weekly/biweekly/monthly. Call or email john@fmhomewatch.com.
Kathie McDonough, (239) 478-0060. A resident on Triple Eagle Court, Kathie does pet sitting and home watch.
Michael Messina, (631) 357-1016. We are new residents of Eagle Ridge on Twin Eagle Lane and would like to offer professional pressure washing services to the community at discounted prices. I specialize in all flat work such as driveways, walkways, pool decking surfaces, etc. Call or text me for a free estimate.
Diane Nichols, (239) 825-5861. Notary public state of Florida since 1986. I will pet sit, house sit, and babysit.
Edith Weber, (651) 410-6596. CNA with over 35 years’ experience, I can help with daily living activities such as bathing, hair and nail care, cooking, shopping, etc. I am licensed and CPR certified.
Doug Wyatt, (618) 558-8176. I am a full-time resident at The Fairways and have over 25 years of experience doing interior painting in extremely nice homes. I am very meticulous, accommodating, neat, and tidy. I can also help out with light handyman work like replacing faucets, light fixtures, door locks, etc., as well as trimming bushes, cleaning gutters, house sitting, or anything you need that I am able to do.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening Of Halloween Classics
October 26, 6 To 8:30 p.m.
Accessibility: This venue is ADA compliant
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multisensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Fort Myers. Get your tickets now to discover music inspired by Halloween at the Music & Arts Community Center with the Gulf Coast Symphony under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Venue: Music & Arts Community Center – Gulf Coast Symphony
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 minutes prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Seating: is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis in each zone
For information about booking a private concert (minimum 40-plus people), a Candlelight gift card, viewing additional Candlelight concerts in Fort Myers and other frequently asked questions, visit https://gulfcoastsymphony.org/concert/ candlelight-halloween.
Tentative Program
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Funeral March of a Marionette – Charles Gounod
String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor (Dresden Quartet), Op. 110:
II. Allegro Molto – Dmitri Shostakovich
Tubular Bells (Theme from The Exorcist) – Mike Oldfield
Stranger Things (Theme) – S U R V I V E
Beetlejuice (Theme) – Danny Elfman
Eagle Ridge Bulletin Board
If you have an announcement, we will include it in this column. Email newsletter@eagleridge33912.com with your request.
Eagle Ridge Golf News
Please, let us all remember the course is not for walking or kids to be playing on, regardless of the time of day. The course has access roads to be used only by golf course employees and equipment as well. Let us respect the golf course grounds and keep everyone safe!
Jim Lutsch, your golf liaison, can be reached at (239) 322-9588.
Fort Myers Camera Club
Meetings are held twice monthly November through April at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Check the website www.fortmyerscc.com for information on meeting schedules, membership, competitions, exhibitions, speakers, outings, mentoring, updates and to join the fun. All levels of photographers are welcome to learn, share and enjoy. Contact carolheff28@ gmail.com for more information.
Volunteer In Your Eagle Ridge Community
If you are interested in serving on the Eagle Ridge Board of Directors or would like to serve on one of the committees, please contact one of the following Board members: Chris Leslie, Joyce Johnson, Peggy Jermyn, Greg Lambrecht, Kathy Furlong or send an email to Info@EagleRidge33912.com.
Ways To Communicate
Eagle Ridge has a Facebook page. This is a private group only for Eagle Ridge residents. To join, find “Eagle Ridge Community Fort Myers” on Facebook. Then click on request to join. You will be prompted to enter your address. This will be checked against property records to confirm you are a resident.
Eagle Ridge is also on NextDoor.com. You can join and select to communicate with only Eagle Ridge residents and/ or our neighboring communities.
The Florida Yards & Neighborhood (FYN)
Join us at a Florida Yards & Neighborhoods class and learn the nine principles that guide Florida-friendly landscaping in Lee County. The class is given under the auspices of University of Florida IFAS Extension Lee County.
Each principle is explored in class, so you can apply what you learn to your own yard. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulching, and techniques to obtain a beautiful and healthy yard will be discussed. To learn more, visit http://fyn.ifas.ufl. edu/. Basics of Florida-friendly gardening classes are offered locally in person and virtually on Zoom. For more information and to sign up visit Eventbrite.com.
Your Eye Of The Eagle
If you are not receiving your Eye Of The Eagle newspaper, please contact Pam Johnson at (952) 412-3243. They also may be downloaded from the Resources tab on the Eagle Ridge website: www.EagleRidge33912.com.
The Addams Family (Theme) – Vic Mizzy
Halloween (Theme) – John Carpenter
Psycho (Prelude) – Bernard Herrmann
Ghostbusters (Theme) – Ray Parker Jr. Danse Macabre – Camille Saint-Saëns
Night on Bald Mountain – Modest Mussorgsky
Der Erlkönig – Franz Schubert
Medley from The Nightmare Before Christmas – Danny Elfman
Performers
Listeso String Quartet
Consumer Alert
How To Avoid Getting Burned By Solar Or Clean Energy Scams
By Larissa Bungo, Senior Attorney
When temperatures rise, utility costs do, too. While reputable companies can help you save money with clean or solar energy improvements, scammers offer more than they can deliver. The scams vary, but here’s the gist: someone claiming to be with the government or your utility company promises big savings on your utility bills from solar energy or other home improvements designed to increase energy efficiency. If you agree to the scammer’s offer, it could cost you tens of thousands of dollars. These scams start with an unexpected phone call, message on social media, or even an in-person visit. The so-called official offers you an “energy audit” to reduce your utility costs. Or they might try to sign you up for a “free” program to make your home more energy efficient with solar energy. While they might say they’re from your utility company or the government, they’re not. And while they promise free or low-cost solar panels, or offer you huge rebates, tax credits, or utility incentives to pay for those solar panels, those are lies. Some so-called officials even say your utility company already signed you up for the program, so now you need to pay. That is, of course, also a scam.
To Protect Yourself From Clean Energy Scams
• Know that “free” or “no cost” solar panel offers are scams. The federal government does not install solar systems in homes for free. If you’re considering whether solar energy is right for you, check out the Department of Energy’s guide for homeowners and learn more. Or check out the Department of Treasury’s guidance on clean energy.
• Take your time. Anyone who pressures you into a contract or demands up-front or immediate payment is a scammer. Legitimate businesses and government agencies don’t pressure you to act immediately and won’t tell you to pay with cash, gift card, wire transfer, payment app, or cryptocurrency. But imposters will. Learn more at ftc.gov/imposters.
• Protect your personal information. Don’t respond to unexpected requests online or on social media for your name, address, or other personal information to “see if you qualify.” At best, this is someone generating leads to sell, not actual solar businesses. At worst, they’re scammers trying to steal your identity.
If you spot a scam, tell the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Notice: Advertisements for the newsletter must be placed through Seabreeze Communications. Call (239) 278-4222 for information. I have no role or pricing information on the placement of ads and/or inserts. Deadline: Submission of articles for the Eye O f T he Eagle must be received no later than the sixth of each month. Email articles, pictures or information for the Bulletin Board, to newsletter@eagleridge33912.com. Articles can be submitted attached to or contained in an email. Photos should also be emailed as attachments.
From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
Improving Home Security
Home burglary results in losses exceeding $3 billion, in the United States, each year.
Based upon reports, a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States and that someone is at home 27.6 percent of the time. Despite images of burglars creeping through backyards in the middle of the night, statistics show that the majority of burglaries occur between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., when homes are often unoccupied.
Disconcerting?
While these crimes have decreased in Lee County, it is prudent to discuss proactive measures that can be taken to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of victimization.
Preventative measures worth considering:
The addition of security cameras goes a long way toward preventing criminal activity and assisting in the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses. Video doorbell cameras and strategically placed external cameras often dissuade would-be criminals.
Exterior lighting is perhaps the easiest and most inexpensive way to discourage criminals. Well-lit areas increase visibility through windows, improve video surveillance quality and make your home a less desirable target.
Landscaping is a wonderful way to add “curb-appeal” to your home. Unfortunately, overgrown shrubs and trees that block windows and doorways or cast large shadows allow criminals to move about your property without being seen. Additionally, unmowed lawns often give the impression that the homeowner is away.
Upgrading door and window locks, as well as securing sliding glass doors, will prevent easy access to your home. Most sliding glass doors have poor quality locks. They are susceptible to pry bars, hammers and screwdrivers and can
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usually be opened rather easily. Secure these doors using security bars, pins or upgraded locks.
Whenever you leave your home … even if just to quickly visit a neighbor … lock your doors and take a key
Don’t leave valuables near windows where they can easily be seen and taken.
Floridians like to leave their garage doors open. Please reconsider this practice.
Hiding a spare key under a door mat or in a nearby planter makes for easy access to your home.
Leaving ladders around your home assists burglars intent
Saltwater Cowboy
Event Benefits The Programs Of The Heights Foundation And The Heights Center
Friday, Oct. 18 6 To 10 p.m.
MarineMax
14030 McGregor Boulevard
on entering second-story windows … yours or nearby homes. Secure ladders in a closed garage when not in use.
Too many Lee County residents leave their vehicles unlocked overnight. Many contain garage door openers. Lock your vehicles whenever you exit and take any and all valuables inside with you.
Break down cardboard boxes from expensive purchases such as large-screen televisions, computers, etc. When left curbside, they serve to advertise your new purchase.
Report suspicious activity to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office or to your local law enforcement agency.
About The Heights Foundation
The foundation was formed in response to a stunning realization during a church outreach on Thanksgiving in 1999.
Bring your salty attitude and join your boat-running, fish-wrangling, briny friends for a fun night featuring the popular Raw Bar by Matt Asen from Timbers Restaurant, a Surf-n-Turf buffet dinner by Chef Jay Johnson of Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon, drinks, live music, and dancing.
For sponsorship details, visit www.heightsfoundation. org/saltwatercowboy, email annie@heightsfoundation.org, or call Annie Campbell at (239) 482-7706.
While delivering a simple Thanksgiving dinner, volunteers found a family of eight living in abject poverty and substandard conditions. The parents and their six children, ages 3 to 10, lived in a rented, concrete block duplex with no hope of change. They were paying their rent in cash to a neighbor, who was later discovered to be in jail. Through seed money from private individuals, the foundation began developing projects to meet the specific needs of families living in the Heights community, starting with the purchase and renovation of a home dubbed the “House of Hope.” The years since the formation of the foundation have seen great improvements in living conditions, infrastructure, and access to needed services. The foundation also acts as a resource and referral service and is a safety net of last resort.
Montage Women’s Club
The Montage Women’s Club is a social and philanthropic club open to all women residing in Lee County. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Landings Yacht, Golf, and Tennis Club (community entry off McGregor Boulevard between Cypress Lake Drive and College Parkway). Meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. with a short social period followed by lunch at noon followed by an informative speaker program and a short business meeting. Within the organization are various interest groups for members’ participation. Membership is open to both year-round and seasonal residents. We welcome you to visit Montage for a luncheon.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24. Our speaker will be Robert Cacioppi, artistic director of the Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers. In the spirit of the
season, we are also planning a Halloween costume contest and will be awarding prizes for the best, worse and most unique costumes. If you prefer not to participate in the contest, we are still asking you to wear a Halloween themed shirt or orange and black clothing!
Luncheon fee is being increased to $34, and you always have a choice between either a regular menu entree and/or a vegan/plant-based entree.
If you would like to attend a Montage meeting, need further information, or would like to make a reservation, please call Rita Artwohl at (239) 703-7787. Reservations cutoff to attend this meeting is noon, Thursday, Oct. 17.
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To correct this, send an email to info@EagleRidge33912.com along with your name and street address.
We will add your name to the list, which you may opt out of at any time. We are stressing the use of email as it is faster, easier and cheaper than USPS. You may send email addresses for all members of your household.
The Board of Directors
Mailbox Maintenance And Repair
For mailbox and lamppost repairs, please contact Tim Townsend, (740) 403-0983 or email timtownsend72@yahoo.
com. Mailbox doors have a closure spring that eventually breaks after thousands of openings. It is important to replace them as soon as they are discovered as they usually result in a broken door, which is a much more expensive repair. The cost of repairing/replacing the various parts for mailboxes and lampposts is as follows:
• Mailbox spring repair is $40.
• If the mailbox door casting breaks the cost to replace the door is $179.
• Mailbox and lamp post can be repainted for $70 for both.
Fall Festival
Edison
And Ford Winter Estates, October 26, 9 a.m.
To 4 p.m.
Come spend the day with us as you stroll along and shop craft vendor booths, get something to eat and drink, and listen to music. Plus, there will be lots of fun activities for the kiddos! The festival is free to attend; however there is a fee to participate in each activity, and visitors are encouraged to bring cash. Admission to the museum, laboratory, and riverside of the property requires an additional ticket.
Activities
• Banyan tree climb
• New inflatable obstacle course
• Pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting (with first, second, and third place prizes awarded)
• Mobile make-yourown teddy bear shop
• Flower truck for creating your own floral bouquet
Continental Women’s Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, November 7 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club. Our November program will feature a performance of excerpts from the Nutcracker by dancers from the Gulfshore Ballet. Gulfshore Ballet is a Southwest Florida not-for-profit school of Classical Ballet. Iliana Lopez, the artistic director, will be presenting the performance.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural, and philanthropic organization established in 1975, and membership is open to women living in Lee County. We have many special events and interest groups within our
club that you can participate in for social and educational purposes throughout the month and the year. In addition, we contribute to many local charities and award two scholarships each year to senior high school girls who plan on furthering their education.
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, Fort Myers 33907. The cost to attend the luncheon is $26. Reservation deadline for November 7 is Tuesday October 29. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 for meal selection and to make a reservation.
