Meet Your Neighbor
By Michael McQuagge
As a newly appointed member of the Whiskey Creek (WC) board, I am delighted to introduce myself to this vibrant community. My name is Mike McQuagge, and I have been a proud resident of the McGregor neighborhood for my entire life, settling in Whiskey Creek in 2015. Since then, I have had the joy of reconnecting with childhood friends and forging new friendships at community gatherings such as the WC Golf Cart parade, the fall festivals, chili cook-off, and leisurely neighborhood golf cart rides with my girlfriend Amy and our dog Brady. If you spot the three of us passing by, we would be thrilled to pause and share a conversation with you. We are woven tightly into this community as Amy also works at Tanglewood Elementary.
Security Report
By Michael Kuehn
As I go around Whiskey Creek, I have been noticing a lot of new faces and let’s face it, a lot of people younger than those of us who have been here a number of years. Perhaps it’s time to refresh everyone’s understanding of the laws on our streets. The maximum speed allowed on any street in Whiskey Creek, including Whiskey Creek Drive, is 30 miles per hour. Drive faster at your own peril. Parking is never allowed in the bike lanes on Whiskey Creek Drive. People taking their daily walk in the bike lane should always walk facing oncoming traffic. People riding a bicycle must obey all traffic laws, including traveling the same direction as traffic and making a complete stop at all stop signs. Golf carts, what can I say? They cause more confusion than anything else. If you purchased a cart for your children to use, they probably can’t. The minimum requirement to allow a person to drive is to possess a driver’s license learner’s permit and adhere to its restrictions. Between the ages of 16 and 18 you must have a state driver’s license. After age 18, presumably, you can drive a cart if you desire. There are, however, limits on where and when you can drive it. You can only
drive it from dawn to dusk, never after dark, it doesn’t matter how many lights you have on the cart. The annual Christmas parade is a special exemption. There are signs at each end of Whiskey Creek Drive that tell you exactly how far you can go, the most important being that you cannot drive a cart to any of the businesses at College Parkway. No laws have been issued yet about electric bicycles or scooters. A personal observation is that I’ve seen children operating on them unsafely. Remember that if we continue to ignore the laws concerning carts the commissioners can take our privilege away.
During the month there were six stops at a stop sign with five warnings and one citation issued. Early in the month there were complaints directly from the residents about the traffic on Claret. During the month multiple deputies monitored the traffic during their shift. This extra monitoring resulted in four traffic stops with written warnings issued. A deputy was called to calm down a dispute over a family issue. A deputy was flagged down by a resident who wanted information about a vehicle wreck on the McGregor bridge over Whiskey Creek.
Be safe out there, remember we are in the heart of season and the traffic is dangerous. As always keep your outside lights on and overhead garage doors down. Lock all vehicles left in the driveway and remove all valuables and garage door openers from them.
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Watching my two children, Kate and Luke, grow up alongside the other children of Whiskey Creek has been a true pleasure. We feel incredibly blessed to be part of such a close-knit community. The board is diligently working to enhance our community events and engage as many residents as possible. The abundant spirit and pride in Whiskey Creek are what motivate me to serve on the board, and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to contribute further to our community’s growth. I look forward to meeting each of you in person. Whiskey Creek is undoubtedly a hidden gem in Southwest Florida!
Litter
Hotline
The Keep Lee County Beautiful (KLCB) Litter Hotline can be reached at (239) 288-5639. Provide KLCB with the necessary information so that they can better assist with removing the reported litter or illegal dumping. Within 24 hours, KLCB staff will call you to further investigate your report, and will confirm back with you after the site has been cleaned up. Thank you for your help in keeping Lee County beautiful!
Crossword Puzzle
Estimated (abbrev.) 48. Toothed
51. Which person? 52. Captive 54. Pursue 56. Relating to stars 57. Strips of fried potato 58. Salami shops 59. Malicious
1. Sullied 2. All you can carry 3. Falsehood
Indian dress 5. Type of cheese 6. Athletic competitions 7. Eliminate 8. Thorny flower 9. Astern 10. Culinary art 13. Breathes noisily while sleeping 14. They come from hens 15. Hindu social division
Word Scramble
By Ellie Neal
Word Scramble Solution on page 6
Sudoku Puzzle
Sudoku Puzzle Solution on page 6
16. Charity 19. Aphorism 22. Barricaded
24. Realize beforehand 26. “Oh dear!” 27. Lass
30. Apron tops
32. “Yo!”
33. Usually 30 days
34. Body-shaping garment
35. Assisted
38. Fished with a net
39. Breathing tube
40. Not above
42. Dissuades
44. Sleeping platforms
45. Hawaiian veranda
48. Small brook
49. F F F
50. Ripped 53. Beer
55. 52 in Roman numerals
Crossword Solution on page 6
Montage Women’s Club
Please join the Montage Women’s Club at their fundraising event “Fashions for a Cause” to be held Saturday April 27 at The Club at Pelican Preserve, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., Fort Myers. Doors open at 10 a.m. Tickets to the event are $50, and must be prepurchased. The event will feature a fashion show by Accessories and More and there will be an opportunity to purchase the clothing. You will also have a chance to bid on some great baskets and silent auction items. A buffet lunch is included in the price.
The Montage Women’s Club is a 125-member local organization that has supported nonprofit organizations in Lee County for more than 13 years. Since 2011, we have donated more than $92,500 to local nonprofits.
The proceeds from our event will benefit Wings of Shelter, a local 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the intervention and prevention of child sex trafficking. For more information on Wings of Shelter, visit wingsofshelter.com.
We hope you will join us on Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m, at The Club at Pelican Preserve. Together, we will make a difference.
For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Sheryl Block, sbteach48@gmail.com, (502) 645-1140; or Hedy Knight, hedyknight@gmail.com, (530) 513-7996. Checks payable to Montage Women’s Club.
Dear friend,
“I Just Don’t Believe That…”
When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re that doctor with the beard on TV.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about myself, the picture from television and why I use it in my ads.
Let’s start with me, the guy with the beard. Ten years ago I was living here in Florida. At that time my mother was down visiting from New Jersey for the season when she showed up in my clinic with a frozen shoulder. She was desperate and in pain having lost practically all use of her dominant arm. She could hardly fix her hair, reach for a coffee cup or even fasten her brassiere. Basic hygiene had become extremely difficult for her. She was afraid, because the two orthopedic surgeons that she had consulted told her, “Your only option is to have your shoulder replaced.” I remember saying to my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
Now at that time I was a chiropractor who worked primarily on the spine. Frankly… I didn’t know how I was going to help her. I just knew there was a nonsurgical solution out there and I was going to find it.
And boy did I find it! I found the answer to my mother’s shoulder problem and much, much more. And where did I find it? Of all places, I found it at the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. Immediately I hopped on a plane and flew into Memphis, rented a car and drove out to a chiropractic neurologist who was willing to teach me how to fix my mother’s frozen shoulder. I spent three days in his clinic shadowing him, learning a new technique I had never even heard about before. Eager to help my mother, I developed this new skill set quickly. When I returned to Florida I wanted to be able to immediately fix my mother’s shoulder.
And that’s exactly what happened. After I performed the first Non-Surgical Operation on her shoulder, her pain went away significantly and she recovered to nearly full range of motion. She was so happy that she avoided surgery and got her life back.
It’s strange how life is, because that same doctor who showed me how to fix my mother’s shoulder opened up his treasure chest of knowledge and showed me how to help people with chronic knee, neck, low back pain and those suffering with neuropathy in their hands and feet, all without the use of Drugs, Surgery or Injections.
I spent the next several months flying back and forth to Mississippi learning all that I could.
Many years later we now have over one thousand successful patient testimonials. Many of them were told by their doctors that their only option was to have their knee or shoulder replaced or to take toxic drugs for the rest of their lives to mask their neuropathy symptoms.
Al was one of those patients who was told he had ‘bone on bone’ degeneration. His knee stopped unlocking properly, similar to what I’m describing in the photo, and he was facing knee replacement surgery. He was suffering from chronic degenerative knee pain, couldn’t walk properly and was easily holding onto 60 pounds of excess body weight. His doctors would have eagerly scheduled him for a knee replacement surgery had he decided to go in that direction.
Immediately after the Non-Surgical Operation I performed on Al’s knee, he was squatting and walking up and down the stairs normally without pain.
Al is now in his early 70s touring Alaska in his RV. He has dropped over 60 pounds and is biking 15 - 20 miles per day and loving life. He regularly sends me great pictures from his adventures.
Joyce was told by her oncologist, “There’s nothing that can be done.” She would have to live with the chemo-induced neuropathy in her hands and feet. Hot and cold were indistinguishable and the numbness and tingling made it impossible for her to walk any distance.
Joyce was a cancer survivor only to have come out on the other side with another debilitating condition. She and her husband showed up in my clinic and told me what their medical doctor had said. I told her the same thing I told my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
After a thorough neurological examination and report of findings she trusted me enough to follow my protocols. Within two weeks her numbness and tingling in her feet subsided and the feeling was coming back.. After 12 weeks she was feeling the sand between her toes as she walked along the beach again. At her one year checkup Joyce’s sensory loss had improved over 80% overall to within the normal range… She is all smiles these days!
You should know that I don’t heal anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific non-surgical operation that resets the communication between the brain and knee or shoulder, instantly decreasing pain and inflammation, increasing strength and flexibility and helping with tissue healing. For our neuropathy patients we have a 4 step, proven approach that heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! –We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!
Today in the United States medical doctors are prescribing more drugs than ever before. These drugs are designed to cover up symptoms as your condition gets worse underneath the surface. The toxicity from the daily use of these chemicals ultimately leads to nasty side-effects and more drugs to treat the new symptoms. The current “healthcare” system was built to maintain your condition, not fix it. It’s a brilliant business model for the pharmaceutical industry and the hospitals, but a horrible strategy to follow if one is looking to age gracefully.
That’s where my practice comes in. I have found a way so that more people are able to afford the treatment they need, even those on a fixed income with or without health insurance coverage. One Non-Surgical Operation in my clinic could cost what you’d pay for just the deductible of a joint replacement surgery.
You Benefit from a Unique Offer…When you bring in this article, you will receive a FREE CONSULTATION with me to determine whether you are a good candidate for our Non-Surgical Knee or Shoulder Operation. If you’re being seen for Neuropathy we will take a thermal image of your feet at no charge to you. This will give me enough information to know whether I can help you. Once we determine you’re a good candidate and you feel comfortable in my clinic the complete examination is only $197. That’s it, for the entire neurological examination & report of findings. This examination & report could cost you over $500 elsewhere. But, please
call right away because this offer expires on April 30, 2024, and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that the non-surgical, drug free therapies and procedures performed in my clinic can cost as little as $300 per month. You see, I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor because higher costs can add up very quickly.
“You shouldn’t be forced to choose drugs and surgery just because that’s the only treatment medicare and your insurance company will cover.”
You should know a little about my qualifications. That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding about the quality of care. I’m the bestselling author of Breaking The Cycle - how to take control of your life when traditional medicine has failed. An amazon #1 new release in three categories. I’m a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic practicing since 1998. I am a licensed chiropractic physician certified in functional neurology. I’ve been entrusted to take care of avid morning walkers, pro-athletes and business tycoons you may have heard of.
My office is called Active Health Brain & Body and it is located at 6710 Winkler Road, Suite #1. It’s the gray Key West-style building at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and Winkler Road behind the Bank of America. The phone number is 239-482-8686. Please call my wonderful assistants Megan or Silvia today to make an appointment.
I wish you the Very Best in Health and Life!
Dr. Rob Davis, DC
P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $97.
P.P.S. Your time is as valuable to you as mine is to me. That’s why I have a “no wait” policy. It is highly unusual to wait more than a few minutes in my office.
My mother and I featured in a local publication for nonsurgical shoulder solutions. Al on my TV program telling his story of how he avoided a total knee replacement surgery.
Joyce is all smiles at her one year checkup. No more neuropathy!
Real Estate Round-Up
By Bob Oxnard, REALTOR®
What Is Going On At The Country Club?
Have you noticed all the activity at Whiskey Creek Country Club lately? I have been a member there for 29 years, almost as long as we have lived in Whiskey Creek.
There have been more positive changes this year than I have ever seen before. Derek Trenholm, the general manager, and the Board of Directors have shaken things up for the better. One of the most noticeable changes is the packed parking lot. The word is out!
Whiskey Creek Country Club (WCCC) is no longer the best kept secret in Fort Myers. The next time you see an empty parking spot, pull in and check it out. Easter came early this year so it will be easier to get a tee time for golf or a table for brunch or lunch than it was in season. Long known for its value and affordability, Whiskey Creek’s summer membership program may provide the impetus for you to become a member.
All of us who live in Whiskey Creek benefit when the country club and golf course are doing well. Home values are higher in golf course communities. As a Realtor, I know that some buyers for Whiskey Creek homes learned about our community and decided to purchase a home here because they enjoyed the country club first. We all benefit even if we don’t use the club ourselves.
Did you know that you don’t have to be a member to socialize there? Yes, there are social members who participate in activities like card games, but to have a meal or beverage, just pop in and enjoy! Golfing at Whiskey Creek Country Club can be an unexpected treat. It is a par-60 executive track, but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy course. The elevated greens with plenty of
Continental Women’s
Club
The Continental Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon meeting on Thursday, May 2 at 11:30 a.m. at The Hideaway Country Club.
Our May program will include the installation of our new Executive Officers for 2024/25, the recognition and celebration of the contribution of our past presidents and a May Day hat contest. This is a chance to show off your prettiest or most creative hat. Please call Liz Paul at (239) 691-7561 for additional information, meal selection, and to make a reservation.
Continental Women’s Club is a social, cultural, and philanthropic organization established in 1975, with membership 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 year. 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 $25. Reservation deadline for May 2 is Tuesday, April 23.
water and sand hazards make it a challenging as well as scenic golf course. Eighteen different holes including six par-4s provide a test of all your golfing skills. There is something for everyone.
Golfing at WCCC doesn’t have to be an all-day event. You can play a round of golf, have a delicious lunch or sip a cool beverage and be on your way to something else in under four hours; half that time if you only want to play nine holes.
Membership is optional but has its privileges. As a golfing member, I especially enjoy the league play, events, and early tee times on the weekend. Members have advanced access to tee times and other benefits that make “belonging” worthwhile. Pick up a free brochure at the bar for more details. Better yet, bring a friend and play a round of golf.
I was a member of Fort Myers Country Club when my wife and I first played at WCCC.
We fell in love with the course, made new friends and joined that week. It is not an exaggeration to say that decision helped change our lives for the better. The Whiskey Creek community is not only a wonderful place to live, it is a fabulous place to recreate and play as well.
Want a tip? Call the club at (239) 481-3021 and reserve a table for lunch. Ask if someone can show you around the clubhouse and take a quick tour of the golf course.
Perhaps WCCC will become a part of your new life. I’ve often said that good neighbors are what makes Whiskey Creek such a beautiful place to live. The friendly staff and people you meet at Whiskey Creek Country Club are also what makes it such an enjoyable experience.
See you at the club!
If you have any questions or comments about real estate, please contact Bob Oxnard at whiskeycreeknews@yahoo.com.
Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club
By Lena Pryor
The March meeting of the Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club (WCLC) was held at the Whiskey Creek Country Club. The room was decorated by Cathy Trent in a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Guests were greeted by Lona Lugers and Karen Bond.
President Mo Poirier opened the meeting with a flag salute and a welcome. 36 members and one speaker were present. President Poirier requested special thoughts for members who are ill and a moment of silence for recently deceased member Connie Reeve.
Ellie Neal read the inspirational message, “Gratitude.” The treasurer’s report was read and approved. The minutes were read and approved. A 50/50 was conducted by Gail Ghering.
Pam Lucas reported that the book club’s next selection is, The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. The WCLC Book Club meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. There is a book discussion and lunch. New members are welcome. Rosalie Merola gave a report on The Ronald McDonald House. Karen Bond announced that Keller Williams Real Estate held a shredding event and blood drive on March 23 at 12840 University Drive from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dues will remain at $30 for next year and lunch at $20. Please bring your dues check to Betsy Bastian by the May meeting if you wish to be included in the directory
The guest speaker was Mary Kitchen on behalf of Teen Challenge. Teen Challenge offers life
transformation through Christ centered programs. They offer adult and adolescent programs that offer support for those experiencing substance abuse, and other life-controlling issues. Members were encouraged to support these programs by shopping at Teen Challenge thrift stores or by participating in the annual Top Golf Tournament, April 25. For more information contact (239) 275-1974.
President Poirier announced that response to next month’s attendance is due Wednesday, one week prior to the meeting. We encourage you to make your meal selection for the following month when you sign in at the meeting. If you need to cancel, please notify Linda Jones or the club at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the cost of your meal. This month’s meeting, April 4, will offer a luncheon of Toscano Soup, Chicken Parm and cannoli or soup, antipasti salad and cannoli. Jr. ROTC will offer the presentation.
The Whiskey Creek Ladies’ Club is a social and service organization. Membership is open to all women in Lee County. We meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Whiskey Creek Country Club at 11:30 a.m. Meetings are from October to May. An interesting and informative program is presented each month. New members and guests are always welcome. For information contact Linda Jones at wcladiesclub@aol. com or call (678) 744-5461.
Whiskey Creek Country Club News
Make sure to take time to stop by Whiskey Creek Country Club (WCCC) to pick up a brochure and become a golfing or social member or both!
While you are there be sure to stop by the Pro Shop and see all of the new merchandise that has arrived.
Be sure to inquire about the Golf Summer Camp at WCCC. The five-week camp starts with the first session on June 3. If you need more information contact www. treysonesgolfinstruction.com for details and sign up.
There is a new bar menu available while you enjoy your drink and admire the view.
Dinner is served Tuesday and Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. The bar
Whiskey Creek Civic Association
2023 Board of Directors
President Cole Peacock 462-5805
colepeacock@comcast.net
Vice President Jim McCabe 313-1056
Secretary Kyle DeCicco 810-3729
Treasurer Melissa Metzger 851-1561 msmetzger1119@gmail.com Wyler Gins 220-1036
Seth Hartt seth@boat-trailers.com
Jessica Nolan 462-6885 weathersnolan@gmail.com
Paul Copeland 464-8726 pcopeland@mcgriff.com
Committees
Deed Restrictions Chair Seth Hartt seth@boat-trailers.com
Membership Sally Gins 954-801-7914
Yard Committee Chair Mark Franzer mfranzer@yahoo.com
Whiskey Creek News
Editor Jan Kotcamp 482-7679 whiskeycreeknews@yahoo.com
Website Karen Tice 936-1475 karentice@earthlink.net
is open daily until the club is closed where you can meet with friends, family and neighbors for that refreshing beverage! There are so many new fun things to participate in at Whiskey Creek Country Club.
Become a social member and enjoy the many card games, mah jongg, and events.
There is league play for men and ladies. Ladies’ 18 hole golf league plays on Tuesday morning. The ladies’ nine hole golf league plays on Friday morning. The men’s 18 hole golf league plays on Wednesday morning and the men’s nine hole golf league plays on Friday morning.
Contact the club for more details, (239) 481-3021.
MSTBU Advisory Board
Walter Hudson: How He Became The Fattest Man In The World
By Mary Lou Williams, M. Ed.
The most dramatic example of the effect of lack of exercise on weight gain is the story of Walter Hudson.
Hudson was the fattest man in the world when he got stuck in his bathroom door in 1987 and had to be extricated by the local fire department. This happened on Hempstead, Long Island in New York, but it became a national story and captured the attention of the country.
When Hudson got stuck in his bathroom door, it is estimated that he weighed 1,400 pounds. This is an estimate because the industrial scale used to weigh him broke at 1,000 pounds. The doctors who examined him at the time estimated that he weighed about 1,400 pounds. When he died in 1991 at the age of 46, a forklift had to be used to lower his coffin into the ground.
The Turning Point
Hudson had been a fat child. A picture of him at 7 years old shows a fat little boy. At the age of 12, he weighed 200 pounds – certainly obese, but nowhere near the behemoth he became when he got stuck in his bathroom door. How did he go from 200 pounds to 1,400 pounds? How did such a thing happen? How was it possible?
The turning point in Hudson’s life occurred when he was 12 years old. When he was 12, he fell and broke a leg. This injury left him bedridden. By the time he was 15, he weighed 300 pounds, and he never left his home again. He spent his time talking on the telephone, reading the Bible, listening to gospel music, watching television and eating, especially eating.
Wildlife
Grey Catbird
By Mark L Franzer
A grey catbird is a mediumsized songbird with a long, rounded, black tail and a narrow, straight bill. Catbirds are fairly long-legged and have broad wings. Although they appear entirely slaty gray, with a closer look you’ll see a small black cap, blackish tail and a brown patch under the tail. Catbirds are energetically secretively hopping and fluttering from branch to branch through tangles of vegetation. Singing males, with their song lasting upwards to 10 minutes, sit atop shrubs and small trees to proclaim their territory. They are reluctant to fly across open areas, preferring quick, low flights over vegetation. These songbirds are known to be a long-lived species with the oldest recorded (banded) for just shy of 18 years!
He spent most of his waking hours eating. His typical breakfast was composed of 32 link sausages, a pound of bacon, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread with grape jelly and a pot of coffee.
A typical lunch was two large sandwiches, a pile of fried potatoes and a large bottle of soda.
An average dinner was four or five ham steaks, a halfdozen potatoes, a half-dozen cobs of corn, a bottle of soda and an apple pie.
Between-meal snacks consisted of a handful of candy bars, to keep up his energy, you know. All this was paid for mainly with a disability check he received because of his childhood injury.
Lack Of Exercise
Not only did Hudson never leave his home again, he hardly left his bed again, except to go to the bathroom. This was his only exercise. And it was a relatively rare occurrence since he could go weeks without moving his bowels. When he did, it took him an hour to navigate the 20 feet from his bed to the bathroom.
It was on one of these excursions that he fell and got stuck in his bathroom door and had to be extricated by local fire, police and ambulance crews, who worked for four hours to set him free.
What finally happened to Walter Hudson?
On Christmas Eve 1991, he died of congestive heart failure at the age of 46. On Christmas Day, just after midnight, police broke down a door, removed a wall and brought in a forklift to take his body out of the house. For the first time in a quarter of a century, Hudson finally left his home.
I believe it was the immobilization precipitated by his broken leg and perpetuated by his fear that enabled
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Gorillas Versus Humans
Why we can’t get all of our nutrients from plants
Gorillas have a colon that is two to three times larger than their small intestine. A large colon is suitable for breaking down fibrous plants and the cellulose to be converted into energy. Their big belly is necessary to accommodate a large colon. They eat about 40 pounds of food every day; they are considered hind gut fermenters having a specialized digestive system for eating plants. Humans on the other hand have a colon that is half the size of their small intestine. The small intestine is suitable for dense, smaller volume foods and cannot digest cellulose, it passes right through the body. A big belly is not necessary and is associated with poor health. Lesser volume of food is required. Humans are opportunistic feeders, and prefer eating nutrient dense food, meat, but can also eat plants when meat is not available.
I chose to eat like a gorilla for 16 months. The initial cleansing effect from eating all fruit and plants was welcomed. However, overtime I never felt satiated or satisfied. I was always hungry and my health suffered. My digestive system was always churning, energy was never balanced and I became depressed. It was very disappointing because I worked really hard at what I had been told was the best nutrition for myself and I even recommending this type of diet to my patients. Safely transitioning into eating a more ancestrally appropriate diet for a human being may be one of the most important decisions you can make to decrease pain and inflammation, increase energy levels, and prevent cognitive decline and dementia.
Dr. Rob Davis is the author of Breaking the Cycle, How to take control of your health when traditional medicine has failed. Call (239) 482-8686 to schedule an appointment.
Hudson to reach the gargantuan weight of 1,400 pounds. His leg eventually must have healed, but what kept him housebound was his fear – fear of the ridicule, humiliation and rejection he felt sure he would face if he ventured out into the world.
The combination of the mountainous amounts of food he ate and his almost total immobility made it possible for Hudson to achieve his status as the fattest man in the world.
The topic of next month’s article will be the essentiality of exercise for permanent weight loss.
Cook’s Corner
From Lincoln Heritage Trail Cookbook
Curried Potato Salad With Cranberries
10 russet potatoes
1 hard-boiled egg
3 green onions
2 celery stalks
Salt Pepper
1½ cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
1 cup dried cranberries
Boil potatoes until fork tender. Cool, peel and dice. Chop eggs, onions and celery. Add to potatoes. Salt and pepper generously. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and curry in a separate container. Add potato mixture. Blend well. Add dried cranberries, mix gently and chill or serve warm.
Praline Cheesecake
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1¼ cups dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup maple syrup
Pecan halves for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine crumbs, sugar and butter; press into bottom of springform pan and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, brown sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and nuts. Pour mixture over crumb crust. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 to 55 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of the pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill. Brush with maple syrup and garnish with pecan halves, if desired. Serves eight to 10.
Actual Signs
Laughing helps … it is like jogging on the inside!
Caution! If you think OSHA is a small town in Wisconsin … you’re in trouble!
Residents of unincorporated Lee County need to change from watering two days a week to one day of the week. The restrictions are until the end of May. The restrictions are in place to conserve water and protect our aquifer.
From The Desk Of Sheriff Carmine Marceno
2023 Fraud Numbers Are In
The Federal Trade Commission works diligently, throughout the year, to both document consumer fraud incidents, as well as to notify law enforcement of current trends and activities.
The information is stored in a secure database called the “Consumer Sentinel Network” and is available to law enforcement agencies only. This information is extremely valuable and we pass on much of what we learn regarding trending practices to our residents.
The 2023 numbers are in and while there has been a decrease in reported incidents from 2022 to 2023 (6.12 million reports in 2022 reduced to 5.39 million reports in 2023), the volume of fraudulent activity remains disturbing.
With the advent of the Internet and social media, the numbers have ballooned. For this reason, I constantly remind our residents and guests, here in Lee County, to exercise extreme caution when utilizing the Internet, email, cellular text and social media.
To the right, please find a list of the most commonly reported fraud categories across the United States and, when
encountering these subjects/topics online, please exercise discretion and approach them with skepticism and caution:
1. Identity theft
1,036,903 reports
2. Imposter scams 853,935 reports
3. Credit bureaus, information furnishers and report users 711,802 reports
4. Online shopping and negative reviews 369,469 reports
5. Banks and lenders 230,224 reports
6. Auto related 178,100 reports
7. Prizes, sweepstakes and lotteries 157,520 reports
8. Internet services 125,118 reports
9. Debt collection 124,450 reports
10. Business and job opportunities 110,364 reports
The financial losses that were the result of the reported frauds and scams reached $10,021,305,005 … well over 10 billion dollars!
While many assume that seniors are the most frequentlytargeted individuals, 44 percent of victims were between the ages
of 20 and 29 years of age … seniors ages 70 to 79 represented only 25 percent of the reports.
While this may partially be true as many seniors fail to report their victimization, I share this to remind our residents that anyone can be victimized if not careful … even “tech-savvy” adults. Regrettably, one of the most victimized states is Florida. There are no easy solutions or foolproof tips to protect you from these criminal activities. Certainly, basic measures such as using strong passwords, keeping devices up to date with the most current updates and guarding your personal information will prove to be helpful, however, intense scrutiny of any and all online opportunities should be performed and, whenever uncertain, reach out for assistance prior to making hasty decisions online.
All fraudulent activity needs to be reported. These incidents should be reported to local law enforcement as well as to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. Stay alert. Be cautious. Ask for assistance when uncertain.
Make Every Day Take Back Day
Dispose Of Unwanted Medications
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched an easy way to encourage the public to make every day take back day by utilizing year-round collection sites to dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications.
For more than a decade, DEA has worked with state and local law enforcement partners to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year to help Americans rid their homes of unneeded medications. The Take Back program has received an overwhelming response from communities across the country. In 2023, DEA collected more than 1.2 million pounds of unneeded medications at more than 4,600 sites nationwide during their two, one-day events.
DEA has now registered a record 17,000 pharmacies as authorized collectors to help Americans dispose of
unused prescription drugs any day of the year. These safe disposal receptacles, in addition to DEA’s annual Take Back Day events, provide the public with an easy, no-cost opportunity to anonymously dispose of medications that are no longer needed.
Unneeded medications can be a gateway to addiction and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic. According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a majority of people who use a prescription medication for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. Removing unnecessary medications from the home can help prevent situations involving not taking medication as intended or dosed; taking someone else’s prescription;
and taking the medicine for euphoric effects rather than medicinal purposes.
Make every day take back day by visiting the DEA website at bit.ly/49Qo2Fd. Enter your zip code or your city and state, and click one of the five-, 10-, 20- or 50-mile radio buttons. You will find a list of pharmacies, hospitals or businesses where you can drop unneeded prescription medication any day of the year. In addition, many local police departments provide year-round drug disposal boxes.
How easy was that?
Source: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2024/01/24/ dea-encourages-communities-make-every-day-take-back-day.
Finding Resources For Older Adults
To help the growing numbers of older adults who have questions or need support, the Eldercare Locator stands ready to connect people with nearby aging resources available in their communities. Older adults, concerned family members, caregivers and professionals can contact the Eldercare Locator to find information about local aging programs and services that can help address a variety of needs during this national health crisis.
One call to the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116, or a visit to the website at eldercare.acl.gov , can connect you to aging services that can help ensure that older adults can continue to live safely at home. For more than 20 years, the Eldercare Locator has connected older adults, caregivers and the professionals who work with them to local programs that can help meet their needs.
The Eldercare Locator is a free public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Find the Eldercare Locator online at eldercare.acl.gov or at (800) 677-1116.
Whiskey Creek Civic Association Membership
By Sally Gins
As of Feb. 29, 15 percent (242 of 1,575) of households, condos, and townhomes in Whiskey Creek have joined as members of the civic association for the year 2024. The names of our newest members are listed below (except for those who requested their names not be published). Thank you for your contribution!
Have you checked out our new website? Your civic association board members are continuing to work hard on improvements to our great
Poetry Corner
THE LULL
There’s a hush in the air
Which can mean just one thing The holidays are over And it soon will be spring!
The Halloween tricks
And the Thanksgiving eats Then Christmas arrives With food, family, and treats.
The focus is on (Or should be at least) On family and friends Not gifts and the feast.
I’m thankful for those All around me this year The old and the young All so very dear.
But this winter’s been crazy Rain and wind just weren’t fun I’m really looking forward To some warm summer sun.
Judith Foley
THE OLDEST TREE
By Robert Nelson
Maple trees in line along a sandy ridge, Planted there before the land was parceled To keep the sand hill above White Lake intact. The oldest tree at the end is dying, Like a martyred saint.
Insects invade, woodpeckers tear holes, Like bed sores that will not heal.
The head-shaking arborist swiftly paints the trunk With a broad “X” in orange For the chainsaw reaper of trees. As if demented and unaware, It still drops a few golden leaves, Playing, “She loves me, she loves me not” With lifelong partner, earth.
Republican Women’s Club
The Fort Myers Republican Women’s Club will be meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at the Helm Club Main Deck. The featured speaker will be State Representative for the 78th District of the Florida House of Representatives Jenna Persons-Mulicka. A wrap-up of the current legislative session just finishing will be offered. Beginning with a social hour at 11:15 a.m., the meeting and lunch will start at 12 p.m. with the program shortly afterwards. Please make your reservation no later than April 12. A reminder, after that you will be responsible for the cost of your reservation if you are unable to attend. Make your lunch payment for $20 to FMRWC … checks or cash, no credit cards.
community; including an update to our website at www. whiskeycreeknews.net! If you have not joined the civic association yet, please do! We are requesting $125 per annual household for membership. If a full membership is not financially possible, or if a larger donation meets your capacity, please give what you can. Our goal is 100 percent community involvement! *If you have questions regarding your membership status or if you did not receive a formal letter in February, please email wccaacct@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!
Thank you to our newest members: Thomas C. and Ruth M. Ahearn, Brad Albright, Fitzroy A. and Joyce M. Alexander, Elizabeth A. Anderson, Steven W. and Gayle L. Baisch, Alan and Jessie Bal, Betsi Bastian, Adam and Courtney Bergin, Bob Beville, Mark and Lisa D. Bloomston, Mark A. and Susan W. Blust, Ryan and Karol Boland, Julia Bolton-Stein, Leola A. Bonge, Annette Booker, Deborah Ann Bouchard, Steve and Jen Bowden, Dean Brown, Gordon R. and Cynthia Burmeister, John and Debra Burruss, Anita Wilson-Cameron and Harry Cameron, Carrie E. Campbell, Robb Capps, Gene and Wendy Carroll, Christopher Casey, John F. and Elizabeth W. Cavanaugh, Norman D. Chula, James E. Cleary, Daniel C. and Denna Cleary, Gerhard and Patricia Cohn, Mark A. and April L. Counts, Nick Cross, James and Helen Crumbie, Frances A. D’Alessandro, Joseph P. and Sydney P. D’Alessandro, Bobbie D’Alessandro, Matt and Amy D’Altrui, Adam and Lacey Davis, Dan and Gisela De La Torre, Anthony and Yong DeAngelo, Mary S. DeFoe, Vern and Kay Denning, Ada R. and Bruce A. Dennington, Richard Doug and Kimberley J. Denny, Ruth Lewis, Derrick Stephen K. and Victoria S. Ditomaso, Craig and Alicia Dixon, Tom Doyle, Gary A. and Susanne H. Drew, John S. and Laura C. Dunn, Dr. Roger A. and Barbara K. Dunphy, Michael and Jane Echols, Christi Di Bernardo and Stephen Emerson, David and Nikki Ernst, Debra A. Escobar, Robert E. and Catherine A. Farnham, Michael and Colleen Filzenger, Christine and Brian Finger, Debbie Lynn Fitch, Nelson Herold and Patricia Fitzpatrick, Matt and Jada Fleming, Linda G. Fountain, Ronald M. Frazer, Warren D. and Kathy H. Frey, Michael and Francine Gagel, Rich and Shari Garcia, Michael J. and Patricia A. Gill, Mark J. and Judine M. Gillis, Wyler and Sally Gins, Holly Glenn Ames and Melissa Gorman, Ryan and Jennifer Gutmore, James B. and Marilyn S. Guynn, Margaret A. Hannon, Mary L. Hartsell, Jessica L. Hasting, William G. and Linda L. Hull, Alison C. Hussey, Donald J. and Susan B. Hutchinson, Richard A. and Diana Jenkins, Diane Zwack and David Jenkins, Holly and Thomas Johnson, Matthew H. and Shannon M. Johnson, Michael A. and Denise A. Joyce, Barbara A. Keene, Blane and Barbara Kelly, Nancy
C. Kelly, Calvin G. Knapp, Diane Kozma, Thomas and Anne Kracmer, Adam and Jodi Kurtz, Jeffrey and Roberta Kushner, Jeffrey and Suzanne LaBounty, Lawrence Lanahan, Ben and Patty Lane, Edward L. and Linda L. Langston, Robert L. Lanham, David and Susan Lawless, Robert E. and Yvette Lee, Mary Robinson and Richard Lenholt, Marge Lennon, Thomas and Luann Lewandowski, James B. and Joann P. Lewin, Jeffrey Lewis, Mary Lewis, Barbara Lewis, Jason Lipsher, Anthony M. Lucas, Jon and Kathy Luedtke, Karen Tice and Gordon Lytle, Craig and Michelle MacDonald, Ian and Carrie MacDonald, Carolyn Steele and Bruce T. MacKechnie, Kenneth W. and Sandra L. Manstrom, Jessie and Nicole Markell, Nancy Marti, Blake Matherly, James and Lauren McCabe, Teddy and Vicki McCay, Richard A. and Marietta C. Meacham, Ron and Lynn Melvin, Glen F. and Nancy L. Metrick, Ross and Melissa Metzger, Brad and Meg Middaugh, Patricia Miller, Mary Lou and John W. Mills III, Bonnie O’Neill and Kenneth L. Minton, Kelli Savercool and Dennis Mitrovich, James R. and Elaine H. Monn, Michael Motz, Justin T. and Lesley Eva Mufalli, M. Joan Murphy, Judith M. Nelson, John C. and Denise A. Nielsen, John and Jessica Nolan, James and Patricia Nolan, Jane and William R. Nordquist Jr., Kay Nordstrom, Mark L. and Karen L. Oswell, Robert T. and Frances B. Oxnard, George and Amy Pappas, Reg Parent, Pamela J. Parrilli, Rebecca L. and William C. Partipilo Jr., Rishikumar and Kristin Patel, Richard C. and Rachel Peacock, Joy Pearson, Austin and Dawn Peterson, Brian and Susan Peterson, E. J. and Susan E. Picolo, Bruce R. Pockrandt, Dale Rambo and Franklin T. Poe, Gary and Susan Proia, Kathleen J. Pulice, Thomas Quinn, Elijah and Cheryl Rapp, Wendy Evans and Youssef Rashid, Robert A. and Kathleen Rodenfels, Dennis B. and Marilynne Rodgers, Deborah L. Ronis, Patricia and Richard Roth Jr., Cindy Saldin, Mark Salter, Susan and Ed Sanders, Kelly A. Scagliotti, Mark F. Scarlato, Michael and Leigh Anne Schaper, Dr. Edward W. Scoppettuolo Jr., Eric and Mary See, Ann Sell, Michele and Thomas Severini, Sherry S. and Frank Sfalanga Jr., Richard H. and Barbara Shafer, Tyler M. and Alyssa Sharpe, Mark Lewis and Pamela Hope Signorelli, Richard and Nancy Starr, Diane L. Potter and Sydney B. Stewart, Joseph and Jennifer Stolz, Carolyn and James R. Sullivan, Patrick A. and Dianne C. Sylvester, Ronny S. and Marie Taschner, Ronald F. and Patricia M. Tortora, Jason and Beatrice Travis, Curtright and Doreen Truitt, Karen and Jerry Turano, Ryan and Natalie Van Horn, Victor and Ginette Vera, Grace Vigness, Bob and Voni Walker, Randy and Beth Wallace, Deborah Wallace, Julian B. Williams Jr., Jeffrey L. and Susanna Wingenroth, Karen Wiss, Judith Wooten, James G. and Linda M. Yaeger, Kevin and Candice Yeager, Charles D. and Vicki Zender.
