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Head Start now includes SNAP income requirement documents

By MEGHAN BRADBURY

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The federal government has created an easier way for families to qualify for the Head Start program by including those receiving assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for income requirements.

“The federal government is doing this to make it easier for families who are already receiving public assistance, to

“It is important for the public to understand beyond qualifying categorically for income based on SNAP benefits there is still a selection criteria that is part of the Head Start program. Families get in based on the highest number of eligibility points they receive.”

— Mary Grace Romo, Early Childhood Learning Services director

minimize the burden to provide pay stubs and income because they have already gone through the process,” Early Childhood Learning Services Director

Mary Grace Romo said.

She said the change supports President Joe Biden’s executive order on transforming federal customer experience and serv-

ice delivery to rebuild trust in government.

Romo said the national program requires a certain income eligibility to qualify for the Head Start program, but does not guarantee space, as there are a limited number of seats.

“They have expanded that definition of public assistance to include any SNAP recipient. This will make it easier for famSee HEAD START, page 5

Lehigh residents enjoy a meet and greet with the candidates

By MELISSA BILL

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Clerk of Courts race features Republican Primary

By CJ HADDAD

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ith the official ballots for the 2022 elections having dropped this week, The Breeze is giving voters a deeper look into the candidates they will have the opportunity to vote for in the Aug. 23 primary.

The closed Republican primary for the Clerk of Court & Comptroller sees two Cape Coral residents facing off, as incumbent Kevin Karnes and Liza King are candidates.

The Breeze asked both Karnes and King questions to provide insight into their thoughts on policy and how to best serve the residents of Southwest Florida.

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In light of election season, a local group called Lehigh Acres First sponsored a special event called “Come Down and Meet The Candidates,” Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social.

This event was held July 15 inside Majestic Golf Club and provided the opportunity for attendees to meet candidates running for various seats including the Lee County Board of Commissioners and Lee County School District.

Attendees heard from candidates including Tiffany Esposito, running for State of House Representatives, District 77; Armor Persons, running for Lee County School District, Seat 5 and John Albion and Mike Greenwell, each running for Lee County Commissioner Seat 5.

First and foremost on most everyone’s mind was the candidates’ commitment to the Lehigh Acres community.

Persons said he got involved because he felt overall that parents were not being heard by the school board members and he wanted to provide that voice.

“People ask me what got me involved in running for the school board. Well I See MEET AND GREET, page 8

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July Yard of the Month East Lee County Chamber of Commerce awarded Rob and Lizzy Parish, 2614 Elva Place, Lehigh Acres, “The Yard of the Month” for July 2022.

It was presented by Vicky Williamson, president of The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres. Yard of the month will be awarded monthly to a homeowner or business who displays lovely landscaping. This is part of a beautification program initiated by the Chamber for our area. The Chamber looks forward to receiving lots of applications with pictures of your landscaping. Applications are available at the ELCCOC office, 25 Homestead RD., Lehigh Acres, FL 33936, or requested on their website: ELCCOC.org.

Business are encouraged to join the East Lee County Chamber of Commerce.

Anyone interested in joining The Garden Club of Lehigh Acres, can go to: gardencluboglehighacres@gmail.com.

PHOTOS BY DON FRANKLE, LEHIGH PHOTO

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County to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool Other recreational sites within Lee County that are owned or maintained by other government entities are not included in the free weekend. These include: Barefoot Beach, beach access points managed by the town of Fort Myers Beach, and the city of Sanibel sites, including the south side of Blind Pass.

The free weekend happens annually.

Lee County commissioners on June 21 voted to approve a resolution designating July as National Park and Recreation Month. They recognized Lee County Parks & Recreation touches the lives of individuals, families, groups and the community and positively impacts the social, economic and environment quality of the county.

For more information, visit www.leeparks.org or contact 239-5337275 or leeparks@leegov.com.

Elite DNA Therapy Services holding Back-to-School Supplies Drive this month Elite DNA Therapy Services, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is hosting a Back-toSchool Supplies Drive throughout the month of July that will help area students and schools across the state prepare for the start of the new school year.

Through Friday, July 29, Elite DNA is collecting school supplies at more than 20 locations statewide and is calling on the community for support through donations of popular classroom items, including notebooks, college and wide-ruled paper, pocket folders, binders, pens, No. 2 and colored pencils, pink erasers, highlighters, pencil boxes, student scissors, glue sticks, wired headphones, sanitizing wipes and more. Cash donations are also accepted for supplies to be purchased by Elite DNA staff.

In Southwest Florida, the drive will benefit students in schools across Lee,

Collier and Charlotte counties through the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Collier County Public Schools and Charlotte County Public Schools.

The community is invited to drop off donations of school supplies at any Elite DNA location between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Elite DNA locations across Southwest Florida include: ∫ Cape Coral: 2721 Del Prado Blvd.

S., Suite 200, 239-673-9034 ∫ Fort Myers – Metro: 4310 Metro Parkway, Suite 205, 239-223-2751 ∫ Fort Myers – Plantation: 6430 Plantation Park Court, Suite 200, 239223-2751 ∫ Lehigh Acres: 228 Plaza Drive, Suite D, 239-491-8204 For further information and additional drop-off locations across the state, visit EliteDNA.us.

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Lee County Parks & Recreation will offer free pool admission and free parking on July 30-31 in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month.

The sites offering free swimming or free parking will include: ∫ Parks: Lakes Park, Manatee Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park, Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve and Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve ∫ Beach sites: Bonita Beach Accesses No. 1 and No. 10, Bonita Beach Park, Bowditch Point Park and Lynn Hall Memorial Park, San Carlos Bay-Bunche Beach Preserve, Bowman’s Beach and Turner Beach (north side only of Blind Pass) ∫ Boat ramps: Alva, Punta Rassa, Matlacha, Davis, Lavenders Landing and Imperial River ∫ Pools: Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine

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Lee County Parks & Recreation will offer free pool admission and free parking to Lehigh Community Pool, North Fort Myers Community Pool, Pine Island Community Pool and San Carlos Community Pool on July 3031 in recognition of National Park and Recreation Month.

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Read The Citizen online The Lehigh Acres Citizen will take its next step into the world of digital journalism today by transitioning to a solely online newspaper.

After serving the community for more than 26 years with a weekly print edition, today’s Citizen will be the last to appear in that format.

While we will be among those who will miss holding a paper copy in hand, we recognize that readers are choosing more and more to get their news, even community news, on their phone or other digital device.

Here’s what to expect: With the move to online, we plan to focus more on the “community” aspect of the information we provide.

Yes, we will continue to include the “hard news” stories shared on The Citizen website under “News from around the region.”

We still will continue to welcome and publish The Citizen’s popular contributed columns from organizations such as the Lehigh Acres Senior Center, the VFW and the American Legion.

We will continue to welcome letters to the editor and guest commentaries about issues of interest to the community.

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Editorial But we will focus more on what is happening in our community by asking for more submissions from clubs and organizations that would like to get their message out online and on Facebook via lehighacrescitizen.com.

If you are active in the community with a civic or social club, volunteer with one of our community’s many schools or youth groups, take part in youth or adult athletics, we invite you to become part of what we hope will be an expansion of the news that matters most to you — the abundance of activities happening within our community, including where to go and what to enjoy.

We remain committed to Lehigh Acres and we are thankful to all those who have read, and contributed, through the years.

Despite our long-established online presence, it’s still a big step to move The Citizen wholly there.

But it was a big step to start a paper 26 years ago based primarily on requests from the community.

We heard you then and started a newspaper.

To submit a community contribution — club news, meeting or event notice, press release, business brief, sports report, letter to the editor and more — : email: News@breezenewspapers.com Online at lehighacrescitizen.com: ∫ Tap the three lines for the menu bar found at the upper left of the homepage near the magnifying glass. ∫ Click Contact ∫ Click Submit News Hopefully, we are hearing you now as we move online.

We believe with your input, your contributions, lehighacrescitizen.com will remain your source for what is happening in our community.

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What may present itself as Alzheimer’s may not be

Web Poll Previous Poll Question Should the federal government provide any form of student debt relief?

■ Yes, I support total student loan forgiveness, 12% ■ I agree with the proposal to forgive up to $50,000, 6% ■ Up to $10,000, 12% ■ No. This is voluntarily incurred debt and an obligation of the borrower. It’s that simple, 70%

Current Poll Question The Welcome to Lehigh Acres Sign is in need of repair. So this is an opportunity to consider updating the artwork by adding something completely new or just refreshing the existing artwork to repair damages and fix faded colors, etc.

Would you like to see: ■ The existing design repaired.

■ New artwork design all together.

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By DR. HAROLD E. JOHNSTONE JR. Dementia is a syndrome affecting memory, learning and making decisions that affect everyday life. The signs and symptoms of a dementia depend on what part of the brain is involved and will identify the particular disease causing the syndrome. According to the Mayo Clinic, Alzheimer’s disease is the primary cause of dementia counting for 50 percent to 70 percent of cases. There are many others, one being Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), which is an uncommon but not rare disease.

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that nearly 700,000 adults have NPH, which is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s. However, it is much more treatable and sometimes even reversible if caught early. My story may help you do that.

When the gerontologist neuropsychiatrist diagnosed me as having “late onset early Alzheimer’s disease” I was not surprised, but I knew that he was wrong. I was 86 years old and had been referred to the gerontology clinic at a local hospital after I flunked a driver awareness test. The very kind and empathetic occupational therapist who administered the test told me that the driving deficits I showed are usually seen in patients with dementia. I knew immediately that he was right. I had noticed that my decision making and memory were not up to par and I was having difficulty walking, needing two canes to provide stability. My balance was compromised and I had fallen several times. I did a little reading, specifically “Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias,” and discovered that I had “Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.” I noted that

Guest Commentary the Alzheimer’s Association five years ago estimated that less than 20 percent of people with NPH are properly diagnosed.

NPH involves an increase in the fluid which fills the ventricles (pockets) in the brain and bathes the brain and spinal cord. The increased ventricular fluid causes pressure on the adjacent nerve cells (neurons). This causes them to malfunction and lose the ability to communicate with other neurons. It does not cause imminent death of the neurons as does Alzheimer’s but after a time, months or perhaps a few years, NPH will have the same result.

The “normal” in NPH refers to the pressure where it is usually measured, the spine.

The intake nurse practitioner for the clinic had interviewed me, my wife and daughter as a group a few weeks before my appointment with the doctor to provide the history of my illness and to order tests in advance of the appointment. She discussed the possible diagnoses with us. When I told her that I thought that I had NPH and wanted to place an order for that diagnosis she chuckled and said, “We do see that once in a while.” She, perhaps because I self diagnosed, included a brain MRI in her orders.

The meeting with the neuropsychiatrist was not pleasant. After introducing himself to me, my wife and son, we listened to a monologue that went on in excess of 40 minutes. Some highlights were: “You have late onset early Alzheimer’s disease and there is nothing you can do about it. There are medications for it but

none will work. The one most prescribed is cheap and I’ll give you a prescription for it but it won’t work. The only thing that helps is a rigid daily exercise program and nobody does that and you won’t either,” and on and on. I finally interrupted and asked about NPH. He responded “No, you don’t have that” and then went over several other dementias that he said I didn’t have either, ending with “I’ve been doing this for 17 years and I know Alzheimer’s when I see it.” I then asked about the MRI exam which was scheduled for the next day. He responded, “It won’t show anything. You haven’t had Alzheimer’s long enough to show brain shrinkage, but you can do it if you want to.”

The radiology report the next day told me: Ventricles are enlarged. Diagnosis; Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

So how might you discover that you may have this most treatable of all the dementias early enough to gain relief and perhaps reversal of your symptoms? Look for the three W’s: Wobbly, Wacky and Wet. ∫ Wobbly: In contrast to Alzheimer’s which generally starts with memory problems, NPH almost always starts with gait and balance problems, making one wobbly. My veterinarian daughter had pointed out that I was shuffling, taking small steps and not lifting my feet as I walked. She thought I might have Parkinson’s disease. I consulted an excellent neurologist who did a very thorough exam and See ALZHEIMER’S, page 21

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IEP ∫ Custody papers if not the natural parent ∫ Proof of pregnancy is required when applying for Early Head Start When the application is complete, parents are required to obtain the VPK voucher for 4 year olds, which is only available through the Early Learning Coalition, 2675 Winkler Avenue, Suite

300, in Fort Myers.

“We take applications all year long and we create a waiting list. Right now the seats are not full. We are seeking eligible families and hoping to fill our seats,” Romo said.

Any additional questions can be sent to earlychildhood@leeschools.net.

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and qualifying based on receiving SNAP benefits makes it easier,” Romo said.

The Head Start program is a comprehensive service program, which includes a team of social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, curriculum specialist, disability specialist and a family advocate, all to support the child and the family.

“The idea of Head Start is to break the cycle of poverty, empower families and get kids ready for kindergarten,” Romo said.

Enrollment is still taking place for Head Start. Families can complete the pre-application at https://eclc.leeschools.net/our_school/app lication_information.

The Early Childhood Center accepts summer applications Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Documents needed to complete the application include: ∫ Proof of age for the child (original birth certificate) ∫ Proof of income, four weeks of pay stubs for all family members including child support, or a 1040 tax return (2021), (SNAP, TANF, SSI) ∫ Additional Documentation if applicable: ∫ Documentation of disability: Early Head Start requires a copy of the IFSP or

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Head Start From page 1 ilies to qualify,” she said. “Prior, the income eligibility required a family to be 100 percent below poverty level, or be receiving public assistance. That definition only included SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Now the federal government has expanded that income eligibility to include SNAP.” In other words, if families are already receiving SNAP benefits they are categorically eligible.

“It is important for the public to understand beyond qualifying categorically for income based on SNAP benefits there is still a selection criteria that is part of the Head Start program,” Romo said.

“Families get in based on the highest number of eligibility points they receive.”

She said for example, a single mother will receive extra points, as well as those who are homeless, a foster child, or a child who has an IEP (individualized education plan).

The school district has 720 Pre-K seats available, 88 Early Head Start seats and 72 Early Head Start — Childcare Partnership grants, which is a partnership with private providers who supplement the service in private childcare settings.

“All three of those programs, the eligibility criteria includes income eligibility

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Elections office to begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots for primaries Competitive Democratic and Republican primaries on tap for Aug. 23

By NATHAN MAYBERG

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The Lee County Supervisor of Elections Office mailed the initial 164,226 requested domestic vote-by-mail ballots last Tuesday for the Aug. 23 primary election.

The deadline to request a vote-by-mail Ballot for the Primary Election is 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Vote-byMail Ballots must be returned to the Lee County Supervisor of Elections by 7 p.m. on Aug. 23.

The United States Postal Service recommends that voters mail their voted ballots at least one week before the due date to allow for timely receipt and processing by the elections office.

Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle encourages voters to request a vote-by-mail ballot “in the event they can not go to the polls due to an emergency or inclement weather,” he stated in the announcement issued by the office. Requests can be made by calling (239) 5338683 or by going online at www.lee.vote.

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The races John Albion, Joseph Gambino and Mike Greenwell will vie in the Republican primary for the District 5 Lee County Board of County Commissioners seat vacated by the late Frank Mann. The winner will face Democrat Matthew Wood and write-in candidate Angela Chenaille in a special election Nov. 8.

Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes is facing a challenge

Clerk of Courts Kevin Karnes Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Karnes as Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller in March of 2022, filling the seat of retired Clerk Linda Doggett.

Karnes, 34, is a 15-year veteran of the office and previously served as chief operating officer, overseeing approximately 300 employees in departments handling court services, finance and technology. He said he has implemented new services giving the public more convenient access to the courts while improving efficiencies for the judiciary and attorneys through video conferencing, online scheduling and online document certification.

Karnes started his career with the Lee Clerk’s office in 2007 as a part-time file clerk while seeking his degree at Florida Gulf Coast University. He worked his way up to evidence clerk, operations manager, chief of courts, and eventually, chief operating officer. Karnes has been actively involved in the community for more than 10 years. He serves on the board of directors of the United Way and on the Florida Bar grievance committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. He recently chaired the Cape Coral Redistricting Commission, which proposed new district maps to the Cape Coral City Council following the 2020 Census.

Karnes previously served as the president of the Southwest Florida Young Republicans from 2016 to 2020 and was on the Lee County Republican Executive Committee for nearly a decade.

When asked what prompted him to run, Karnes replied: “I have worked in the Clerk’s Office for 15 years and I’m running to remain the Clerk and Comptroller of Lee County because I have the knowledge, experience, and vision to make this office succeed.

When Clerk Doggett retired, there was no hesitation on my part to file my paperwork so that I could build upon her success and serve our community.

When Governor DeSantis appointed me as Clerk in March, he knew that I have the passion and ability to protect tax payer money, hold our local government accountable, and ensure open

from Liza King in a Republican primary.

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-19) is facing a primary challenge from Charlotte County Republican Jim Huff.

The Florida Democratic Party will hold a primary to determine its nominee to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis.

There are four Democrats running in the primary.

Congressman and former Gov. Charlie Crist, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried are considered the frontrunners. Political newcomers Cadance Daniel, of Jacksonville, and Robert Willis, of Brevard County, are also running.

A Democratic Party primary will be held for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Marco Rubio.

Four Democrats are running in the primary: Congresswoman Val Demings, clean energy entrepreneur Ricardo De La Fuente (who has previously run for offices in California and Texas), Tampa lawyer and former state representative Brian Rush and Miami immigration lawyer William Sanchez.

A Democratic primary also will be held for the race to challenge Attorney General Ashley Moody. The Democratic Party candidates are former state attorney Aramis Ayala, Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney Jim Lewis and Santa Rosa Beach attorney Daniel Uhlfelder.

Three Democrats and two Republicans are facing off in primaries for the Commissioner of Agriculture office being vacated by Fried. Florida Senate President Wilton

Simpson is running for the seat against Vero Beach farmer James Shaw in the GOP primary. Author and minister Naomi Blemur, former congressional candidate J.R. Gaillot and cannabis activist Ryan Morales comprise the Democratic Party field.

Dropping off ballots and early voting Voters may drop off their voted ballots at any office of the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Election Day, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In addition to voting by mail, early voting begins Aug. 13 and runs through Aug. 20. There are 12 early voting locations throughout Lee County in which voters from any location or district can vote at. Those locations can be found at: https://www.lee.vote/Early-VotingInformation/Early-Voting-Locations.

During early voting, voters may drop off their vote-bymail ballot at an authorized secure ballot intake station (formerly drop box) located at every early voting site from Saturday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. For a complete list of early voting sites and directions, visit www.lee.vote.

Voters may track their Vote-by-Mail ballot online at www.lee.vote to see when their request was received and when their ballot was mailed, received, and counted.

Requests for mail-in-ballots for the Nov. 8 general election must be received by the Lee County Supervisor of Elections Saturday, Oct. 29.

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access to government records. As your Clerk and Comptroller, I serve as the check and balance on our local government and I’m committed to serving our taxpayers in the best possible way.”

When asked what his main focus would be on day one if elected, Karnes said: “My top priority as the elected Clerk and Comptroller will be putting together a property fraud task force to stop criminals from stealing the homes of hardworking citizens of this county. I’ve already started discussions with legislative leaders, property experts, and legal professionals to put forth ideas that can stop criminals in their tracks. My other top priority is to better educate county residents on how their taxpayer dollars are spent and managed. As the County Accountant and Comptroller, I want to better advertise the financial health of our county.”

When asked what major changes that he believes need to take place, Karnes replied: “For Property Fraud the state law needs to change to permit the government to address fraud when they see it. The law as it exists today, is reactive and I believe it could be changed to benefit homeowners. One specific idea is to have photo identification be filed as supporting documentation when a quit claim deed is filed with my office, that way if a document is deemed fraudulent, my office can produce evidence that helps law enforcement investigate the crime.”

When asked why he believes he is the right candidate to take on this role, Karnes said: “I’m the right person for this job because Governor DeSantis appointed me to this position. He chose someone who he knew could do the work of Clerk and Comptroller and do it well. I’m already doing the work, have no learning curve, and can immediately get to work on my ideas to serve you. In addition to those reasons, I have 15 years of working in the Clerk’s Office and have the support of many of our public officials throughout the county. I would be honored to have your vote on August 23rd.”

To learn more about Karnes and his campaign, visit VoteKevinKarnes.com

Liza King King is a Lee County native with proud Cuban-American roots. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and an emphasis in Forensic Psychology.

King, 47, began her career with the Lee County Clerk’s Office in 1993. A few years later, she decided to pursue her next venture as a Court Investigator with the Administrative Office of the Courts. King moved through the ranks of the Criminal Division. She served as a Pretrial Services Manager, Deputy Criminal Justice Director and then Criminal Division Director. The criminal division includes the Lee County Pretrial Services, which is a 24/7 operation, and the Lee County Probation Department. In 2018, she was promoted and is currently serving as Chief Deputy Court Administrator for the 20th Judicial Circuit.

Under King’s leadership, the Lee County Criminal Division gained accreditation through the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission. Lee County is one of only five agencies in the state to be accredited. The Criminal Division was also awarded with a NACO achievement award for the implementation of the Criminal Case Management program.

King is a certified court manager and a certified pretrial services professional (PSP). She also served as a Commissioner for the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC). She was nominated as a “40 under 40” recipient and was most recently selected as a nominee for the Women of Distinction award.

She was appointed to serve on the Lee County Charter Review Commission as well as the Florida Gulf Coast University, Department of Justice Studies Advisory Board. King served on the board of the inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival and 5K event. She currently serves on a United Way fund distribution review team and is on the board of the Multicultural Centre of SWFL-The Big Backpack event. King is currently vice president for the Lee County Republican Women of Cape Coral Club and Precinct Representative for the Lee

County Republican Executive Committee.

She is a member of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida and is an active member of Step of Faith Ministries, where she has recently served as youth pastor and an usher.

When asked what prompted her to run, King replied: “My only agenda is to utilize my knowledge, skills and abilities to improve public safety, conserve taxpayer dollars and serve and give back to the community that raised me.”

When asked what her main focus would be on day one if elected, King said: “My overall goals are to promote public safety; save taxpayer dollars and ensure that we provide the highest level of customer service. I also plan to focus from day one on the employees. They are the backbone of the organization. I will enhance employee relations by listening to them and understanding the employees’ concerns and then, as a team, we will ensure reasonable solutions.”

When asked what major changes that she believes need to take place, King replied: “Re-align the vision of the office to include prioritizing the foundation (core essential functions) of the organization by placing emphasis on promoting public safety, fiscal efficiency and customer service.”

When asked why she believes she is the right candidate to take on this role, King said: “I am the perfect fit. I am beyond experienced and qualified for this position with 29 years of experience -- 19 years in a leadership capacity -- both inside the Clerk’s office and in other parts of the judicial system. This gives me a better perspective on the role the Clerk’s office plays in the judicial system to improve public safety. My expertise is in overseeing operations (building sustainable systems) and employee relations shows that I am a proven and trusted leader and that is exactly what the employees and community deserve of our next Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court.”

For more information on King and her campaign, visit votelizakingforclerk.com.

—Connect with this reporter on Twitter: @haddad_cj

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Meet and greet From page 1 was listening to talk radio like I always do and Matt Caldwell comes on and starts talking about a poster that is in the schools. The poster said that any boy that identifies as a girl can go inside the girls bathroom. I said no, that can’t be happening,” Persons explained. “So I decided to attend the next school board meeting. I’m in the audience listening to the parents who are very upset about the poster, but the school board paid no attention to the parents. The lack of listening to the parents was what really got me involved.”

Two of the candidates running for County Commission Seat 5 also spoke during the evening.

John Albion, who served as a Lee County commissioner in District 5 for 14 years until 2006, spoke briefly about his contributions to Lehigh during his previous tenure.

“When I first came into office there was a two-lane road leading into Lehigh Acres. And our goal was to get that twolane road up to six lanes by 2010. We accomplished that and got that timeframe moved up to 1998 — completed, not started,” Albion said.

Other key issues on Albion’s list included finding a long-term solution related to septic tanks for Lehigh residents, advancements in bettering the critical and interior roadways into Lehigh Acres and supporting better management solutions for Lake Okeechobee.

Retired baseball great Mike Greenwell, who now owns a farm in Lee County, also announced his plans to run and spoke briefly about why he decided to make a

John Albion, running for Lee County Board of Commissioners Seat 5.

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Majestic Golf Club and provided the opportunity for attendees to meet candidates running for elective office including seats on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and the School Board of Lee County. bid for the District 5 seat.

“I’ve lived off State Road 31 for nearly 32 years. I’ve raised my kids and my family who are now raising their kids there. We have been exploding out there and steadily growing for years, and all the politicians keep telling us the same things.

We’re going to fix the roads. We’re going to lower the taxes. Has anyone’s taxes gone down? So what are we paying for?”

Greenwell said.

“I’m very proud to be from this town and I’ve gotten to watch it grow, but unfortunately it’s growing in a negative way. We are getting all these rooftops and houses, but we’re not getting the roads or the infrastructure,” Greenwell said.

“We have a great board right now and I think we can get in there and start making some changes. The reason things are

not happening in Lehigh, Alva and eastern North Fort Myers, is we are not getting the money. The money is going the other way. So you have to have a strong enough voice to get in there, push the buttons a little bit and raise enough concern, so the money starts coming this way.”

Greenwell said. “I’m that person.”

In 2010, The Lehigh Acres First organization started introducing community leaders and residents to political candidates who are seeking support from the citizens of Lehigh Acres.

According to event organizers, Lehigh’s stand as being unincorporated often denies the area the opportunity to have an impact on those who make the laws that govern its residents.

Mike Greenwell, running for Lee County board of Commissioners Seat 5.

Armor Persons, running for Lee County school District Seat 5.

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DDWS and refuge kicks off annual amateur photo contest The submission process is open for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge's annual contest for amateur photographers who enjoy capturing shots of nature and wildlife.

Sponsored by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of the Refuge, the 30th annual “Ding” Darling Amateur Nature Photography Contest kicked off July 15.

Held in conjunction with the refuge's Art in the Wild Day, scheduled for Oct. 29, it is open to non-professional photographers.

All entries must be submitted electronically.

The cash award prizes are $300 for first place, $225 for second, and $175 for third.

The complete contest rules are as follows: ∫ There is a $25 per person entry fee that provides you with a membership to the DDWS and is used to defray the cost of the contest. One fee covers two entries per person. ∫ Only amateur (all ages) photographers are eligible to enter (may not possess a professional photographer tax identification number for the sale of photographs). ∫ Photos must be taken at the refuge and have been taken within two years of entry date. ∫ Each person may enter up to two photos but is eligible to win only one award. ∫ Photos must be submitted electronically via email to ddamateurphotocontest@gmail.com. Each photo must be a JPEG file of at least 3000 x 2400 or four megabytes.

Panoramic photos are not allowed. ∫ Photos that have won awards in previous DDWS photo contests may not be resubmitted.

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First place last year went to Doug Meurer, of Fort Myers, for “Roseate Spoonbill & Reddish Egret.” ∫ Judging will be anonymous. Please do not put your

name or anything that will identify you on your photograph. ∫ Judging criteria: Technical excellence (sharpness, lighting, composition, exposure); originality/creativity; interest; and ability to be reproduced for publication. ∫ Only limited image modifications are permitted.

Minor manipulation should be used only to produce a more natural looking photograph. Cropping is allowed but adding any elements not existing in the original scene will not be accepted. Judges, at their discretion, will disqualify any photos that appear to be manipulated beyond these guidelines. ∫ All photo files will become the property of the DDWS. Photos may be used by the DDWS in any way with appropriate credit given to the photographer. ∫ First, second, and third place winners and honorable mentions will be formally announced during Art in the Wild Day on Oct. 29. For more information, visit dingartinthewild.com. ∫ The contest's three judges will include a refuge staff person, professional photographer and member of the Sanibel community.

For an entry form and more information, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/articles/photo-contests.

Entries must be delivered by email to ddamateurphotocontest@gmail.com by Sept. 15.

Entrants can pay by sending a check made out to the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, P.O. Box 565, Sanibel, FL 33957, with a memo “for photo contest" or online at tinyurl.com/dingphotofee.

For assistance, contact 239-472-1100, ext. 4 or shois@dingdarlingsociety.org.

Community Cooperative’s 16th Annual

American Legion Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’ Korean Armistice Day This armistice signed on July 27, 1953, formally ended the war in Korea. North and South Korea remain separate and occupy almost the same territory they had when the war began.

Provided by Dr. Deanna Hall Following World War II, in 1948, the Korea Peninsula was divided between a Soviet-backed government in the north and an American-backed government in the south. War broke out along the 38th parallel on June 25, 1950. On that day, North Korean troops coordinated an attack at several strategic points along the parallel and headed south toward Seoul.

Amid the tensions of the Cold War, the United Nations Security Council responded to the attack by adopting a resolution that condemned the invasion as a "breach of the peace." The United States and other UN member nations sent troops to support South Korea. The three-year conflict claimed the lives of millions of soldiers and civilians.

The Korean War officially ended on July 27, 1953. At 10 a.m., in Panmunjom, scarcely acknowledging each other, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William K. Harrison, Jr., senior delegate, United Nations Command Delegation and North Korean Gen. Nam Il, senior delegate, Delegation of the Korean People's Army and the Chinese People's Volunteers, signed 18 official copies of the tri-language Korean Armistice Agreement.

It was the end of the longest negotiated armistice in history: 158 meetings spread over two years and 17 days. That evening at 10 p.m. the truce went into effect. The Korean Armistice Agreement is somewhat exceptional in that it is purely a military document—no nation is a signatory to the agreement. Specifically, the Armistice Agreement: 1. suspended open hostilities; 2. withdrew all military forces and equipment from a 4,000-meter-wide zone, establishing the Demilitarized Zone as a buffer between the forces; 3. prevented both sides from entering the air, ground, or sea areas under control of the other; 4. arranged release and repatriation of prisoners of war and displaced persons; and 5. established the Military Armistice See KOREAN ARMISTICE DAY, page 19

fundraising event planned for Oct. 13

Sponsorships, donations for silent and live auctions needed Community Cooperative, along with presenting sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust, will host the return of the popular annual fall fundraiser, Becoming Cosmopolitan: "Gone Country," Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.

It’s the 16th year of Community Cooperative’s signature fundraising event, promising Southwest Florida a darn tootin’ good time! Guests will put on their cosmopolitan cowboy boots and two-step over to The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon for an evening featuring cowboy cuisine, country cocktails at the watering hole, line dancing, boutique shopping and incredible silent and live auctions — all while raising money to support the mission of ending hunger and homelessness in Lee County.

“With the rising costs of gas, food and rent, people in our community are relying on us now more than ever,” said Stefanie Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “We are extremely excited to be able to host the fundraiser this year after having to take a couple of years off due to the pandemic.”

Tickets go on sale in August. In the meantime, save the date and invite friends for the 16th annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: Gone Country.

Sponsorships as well as donations for silent and live auctions are needed. Contact Beth@CommunityCooperative

.com or call 239-332-7687 ext. 101 for more information.

About Community Cooperative For 37 years, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in Lee County while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity. For more resources and information on how to get involved, contact Tami Holliday at Tami@communitycooperative.com or call 239-3327687. Monetary donations are always welcomed and can be made directly at www.CommunityCooperative.com, or mailed to: Community Cooperative, P.O. Box 2143, Fort Myers, FL 33902.

School district to host Social Lee informational event The School District of Lee County will host Social Lee: Careers & Conversations — an informational event to provide insight on teaching and non-instructional positions — on July 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at University Grill, at 7790 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet district representatives, learn about the variety of career paths available and walk through the process of becoming certified to teach in Florida.

Candidates may also be offered an interview for potential employment.

Positions are available across the district with a focus on high-demand positions like English, elementary educa-

tion, science, math and special education, as well as for non-instructional positions including bus drivers, paraprofessionals and school counselors.

Florida is one of 48 states that offer alternative routes to becoming a certified teacher. Individuals who already earned a bachelor’s degree in any field can become eligible for Florida teacher certification by passing a subject area exam in their area of expertise, completing additional coursework or enrolling in a teacher preparation program.

With a growing enrollment of more than 95,000 students and 120 schools, the district offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation plan for

its employees. Additional benefits and earning opportunities are also available via advanced degree supplement, summer school, athletic coaching and more. Upon hire, a personal benefits selection process will be made available to eligible employees.

Event registration is required by today, July 27.

To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F AIpQLSeiDOY65Aeq74izVO2Nqxo rWnMdbCc53H0tQHrLkuQlAhr8zA/ viewform.

To learn more about available career opportunities, visit www.LeeSchools.net/Careers.

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Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public:

Adult Programs Chess Anyone?

2 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.

Download Drop-In 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 9, 23 Receive personalized help downloading e-books, movies, music and more from Overdrive and Hoopla, two of Lee County Library System’s largest online content providers. Bring your fully charged digital device for this hands-on

Children’s Programs Chess Anyone?

2 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.

Kids Read Down Fines 4 – 5 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Children and teens can earn a $2 credit on overdue fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total

Lehigh Acres Senior Center The Lehigh Acres Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities each and every month.

The Special Events Committee Coordinates themed events throughout the year.

We have dances, hot dog day, holiday parties, bi-monthly birthday parties, and several concerts put on by the Let's Entertain Group which is directed by Aura Wilson.

Special events are for members only. If you are interested in becoming a member please stop by the Lehigh Acres Senior Center at 219 Plaza Drive and ask for Mary Vance or call 239-369-5355.

Leisure Activities Engagement in leisure activities has been claimed to be highly beneficial in the elderly. Practicing in such activities is supposed to help older adults to preserve cognitive function, physical function and mental health and thus contributes to successful aging.

The Lehigh Acres Senior Center offers several leisurely classes and here are a few that we hope peak your interests:

∫ Mosaics A Mosaic is a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass or ceramic held in place by plaster/mortar, and covering a surface. The Mosaic Class is led by Dorothea Rice on Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. It is absolutely incredible what this class produces, from beginners to experts, their pieces are amazing. Two projects are included with your membership. One is on stone and the other on glass. ∫ Stained Glass Stained Glass Class is on Fridays from 10am to 1pm led by Ruth Schroder. Stained Glass refers either to colored glass as a material or to works created from it. This class includes two projects with your membership. The first project is a mushroom and the second is a parrot. Once again, amazing pieces done by all. ∫ Jewelry Making Making Jewelry is very therapeutic. It is an incredibly fun and rewarding creative hobby. It has a wide range of benefits.

Jewelry Making helps to reduce stress and See LEHIGH ACRES SENIOR CENTER, page 21

Teen Programs Chess Anyone?

2 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Rise to the chess challenge and join the fun. Chess enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Bring your own chess set or use one of ours.

Kids Read Down Fines 4 – 5 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 1 – 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 Children and teens can earn a $2 credit on overdue fines for every 15 minutes they read in the designated area for a total of $8 in one session. Please bring your library card.

Library Teen Talk 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 16, 23 High school teens are invited to the library for a weekly discussion about current events, everyday life, library resources and more. Teens will be encouraged to post an answer to a weekly question while socializing and making new friends.

Game Day Tuesday, Aug. 30 2 p.m. - High School 4:30 p.m. - Middle School Play board games, video games, card games and more at the library. Teens are invited to join us for fun, games and socializing with friends after school.

The East County Regional Library is located at 881 Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at 239-533-4200. Check the Lee County Library System’s website at www.leelibrary.net to find out about programs at other locations. Call the host library, or Telephone Reference at 239-479-INFO (4636), for more information about a specific program.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Lee County will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs or activities. To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a reasonable modification to participate, contact Joan LaGuardia, 239-533-2314, Florida Relay Service 711, or jlaguardia@leegov.com. Accommodation will be provided at no cost to the requestor. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance.

American Legion The American Legion Riders: How do I join?

By Dr. Deanna Hall The American Legion Riders (ALR) are members of the American Legion who are also motorcycle enthusiasts. They can participate in parades, partaking in motorcycling events, and support the communities in which they live, work, and play.

Members of the ALR come from the Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion. The American Legion Riders were formed to participate in parades and other ceremonies in keeping with the Aims and Purposes of the American Legion. To promote motorcycle safety programs and to provide a social atmosphere for American Legion members who share the same interest.

The American Legion Riders Chapter 323 is American Legion Riders Chapter 323 is well known for its charitable work, which has raised thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans’ homes, and severely wounded service-

members and scholarships. Chapter 323, Riders group has participated in The American Legion Legacy Run to raise money for the Legacy Scholarship Fund, which was established to provide scholarships to children of U.S. military personnel killed on Sept. 11, 2001. One of our own, Jeanette “Nette” Smith, has been an asset to the Legion Riders Chapter 323 by volunteering as a cook, meal planner, fundraiser, and on multiple committees. Don Dean, commander of the Riders, stated, “Nette dedicates herself to the success of the American Legion, and she is the definition of a volunteer.” Nette promotes and supports programs of the American Legion through the Legion Riders.

If you want to join the American Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and American Legion Riders, please stop by the American Legion Post 323. One member, such as Nette, would be happy to assist you.

Korean Armistice Day From page 10 Commission (MAC) and other agencies to discuss any violations and to ensure adherence to the truce terms.

The armistice, while it stopped hostilities, was not a permanent peace treaty between nations.

President Eisenhower, who was keenly aware of the 1.8 million American men and women who had served in Korea and the 36,576 Americans who had died there, played a

key role in bringing about a cease-fire.

In announcing the agreement to the American people in a television address shortly after the signing, he said, in part, Soldiers, sailors and airmen of sixteen different countries have stood as partners beside us throughout these long and bitter months. In this struggle we have seen the United Nations meet the challenge of aggression—not with

pathetic words of protest, but with deeds of decisive purpose. And so at long last the carnage of war is to cease and the negotiation of the conference table is to begin....[We hope that] all nations may come to see the wisdom of composing differences in this fashion before, rather than after, there is resort to brutal and futile battle.

Now as we strive to bring about that wisdom, there is, in this moment of

sober satisfaction, one thought that must discipline our emotions and steady our resolution. It is this: We have won an armistice on a single battleground— not peace in the world. We may not now relax our guard nor cease our quest.

To see the original document, go to: (https://www.archives.gov/milestonedocuments/armistice-agreementrestoration-south-korean-state).

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of $8 in one session. Please bring your library card.

Back to School Family Game Day 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 All families with children are invited to join us for an afternoon of playing board games at the library. Bring your game strategies and we will provide the board games.

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Book Discussion: “Beautiful Little Fools” by Jillian Cantor 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 Bestselling author Jillian Cantor reimagines and expands on the literary classic “The Great Gatsby” in this atmospheric historical novel. After the events of "The Great Gatsby," West Egg police officers discover a diamond hairpin near the millionaire's pool, putting three women under suspicion for the murder of Jay Gatsby and mechanic George Wilson.

help session. Note: Please bring any passwords you may need for downloading apps. Kindle users will also need an Amazon account and their password for accessing it.

Knit and Stitch 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 10, 24 A casual, self-guided group of knitters and crocheters who gather to share projects, ideas and techniques. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and tools. Basic materials and supplies are available for newcomers.

East County Craft Club: Jeweled Shell Necklace 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Create a unique necklace with a magical ocean look. This program is intended for ages 18 and up. Registration is required.

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The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. to hear a variety of speakers and the meetings are open to the public. A breakfast buffet is available for $9 and runs from 7 to 7:30 a.m.

The fourth Wednesday of the month is an evening social event instead of the morning meeting. The evening fun starts at 6 p.m. and a taco buffet is offered for $10 per person.

The meetings and events are held at the El Tarasco Restaurant inside the Quality Inn in Lehigh Acres.

The upcoming speakers are: ∫ Today, July 27, at 6 p.m.

It is a patriotic theme with the interna-

tionally known Calendar Girls providing the entertainment. ∫ Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7:30 a.m.

Lehigh Acres Place representative ∫ Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 a.m.

Tony Allen, principal at East Lee County High School More information can be found on the club’s website http://www.LehighKiwanis .com/, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LehighAcresFLKiwanis or call the Kiwanis Thrift Store at 239-369-6336.

—Submitted by Charlene Golden, Club Secretary

Alzheimer’s From page 4

Submitted by Pat Whitehall Are you the type of person that, once you hit a shower, it seems almost automatic that your voice begins to croon and you sound quite a bit like Bing Crosby, or become melodic reminiscent of Johnny Mathis, want to sing calypso as Harry Belafonte did or all of a sudden become a bit nasally similar to Hank Williams, even possibly find yourself with a falsetto voice resembling Frankie Valli?

When you’re using your Swiffer on those living room floors, does the mop suddenly remind you of Fred Astaire and the floors become a stage where you twirl graciously, or are you tapping around the dog’s toys with the joyous abandon of Gene Kelly? Does the image of Paula Abdul run through your mind when coming near a corner which calls for a neat jete? Do you find yourself twisting as fast as Chubby Checker trying to dust under the sofa?

If either of those scenarios fit, then it really is time to come out! The Lehigh Acres VFW Post 4174 has Karaoke Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and it would be a great time to let the shower voice hit its stride! And, since we have ago published that few studies have explored the benefits of shunt insertion and that more studies are needed. More recent publications confirm that the procedure is safe and effective, although not always successful and that difficulty walking is the symptom most likely to improve. The jury is still out about cognitive improvement but I found one study that showed 80 percent of shunt patients showed significant improvement. I plan to explore that myself since I like to go to places like Costco and Lowe’s once a week or so and my driver (wife) thinks once a month is enough. I have scheduled a repeat driver awareness test.

March 6, 2022 update: Unfortunately, I did not show sufficient improvement.

Unless I show marked progress in the next couple of months, I will settle for where I

done some remodeling indoors, the dance floor has become large enough any couple could compete with those on Dancing with the Stars.

All three of those nights begin with a dinner at 5 p.m. and everything is prepared right in our own kitchen by the awesome volunteers we are proud to claim. The music begins at 6 p.m. and while dinner ends at 7 p.m., the actual entertainment portion of the evening starts going full blast.

And, it should be noted, our meals are very reasonably priced. An evening here at 25 Homestead Road is an inexpensive, but welcoming experience.

If you’re more the Kenny Rogers type (as in “The Gambler”), we also have something for your entertainment.

Monday evenings are for Show Me the Money, the second and forth Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m. showcases our Hillbilly Bingo where you win meat rather than money, and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. is regular Bingo.

Since the public is welcome at our house, we encourage you to come out and bring in your visitors for a fun evening.

You will be glad you did! am and enjoy my physical wellbeing and deal with my mild cognitive impairment.

Dr. Harold E. Johnstone Jr. is a former Sanibel resident who lives in Ohio. He received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Dayton and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine.

Johnstone practiced with Tuskan, Haas, Johnstone and Baker Inc., followed by a solo practice. He served as director of the Dewitt Army Hospital's OB/GYN Department in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, director of OB/GYN residency training at Bethesda Hospital and director of Bethesda Hospital's OB/GYN Department.

Lehigh Acres Senior Center From page 19 also increases energy levels, while reducing blood pressure. This class is on Mondays from 10am to Noon and is led by Michele Salyer. The project included with membership is a necklace, bracelet and earring set. ∫ Sewing Two sewing classes are offered weekly.

Our Beginner Sewing is on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30am, led by Judy Farrell. The project included is making your own t-shirt from scratch. Intermediate Sewing is on Wednesday from 11am to 3pm and led by Vickie Bivens. Although there isn't a specific project included with this class, monthly demos are offered. Sewing takes a little patience and a user friendly machine which the Senior Center provides or you may bring your own. ∫ Quilting The Quilting class is on Tuesdays from Noon to 3pm and led by Judy Farrell.

Quilting is the term given to the process of joining a minimum of three layers of fabric together through stitching manually using a needle and thread, or mechanically with a sewing machine. There are four basic types of quilting, though there are all sorts of patterns that use more than one of these tech-

niques. A set of placemats is the project included with your membership.

Dance and fitness programs The Lehigh Acres Senior Center offers several dance and fitness programs ranging from beginner to intermediate. The Senior Center is located at 219 Plaza Drive.

The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and has an annual membership for only $30. ∫ Monday Tai Chi 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. (led by Edgar Rodriquez) Dancercise 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (led by Wendy Garrison, also a Board Member) Full Body 10:35 to 11:35 a.m. (led by Joanne Borkert) Chair Yoga 1 to 2 p.m.

(DVD) ∫ Tuesday Chair Yoga 1 to 2 p.m.

∫ Wednesday calendars are just inside the main entrance.

Tai Chi Feel free to drop in and pick one up. If you 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. are interested in becoming a member, stop Zumba by at your convenience Monday through 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call Mary (led by Maria Beirn and Clark Rhodes) Vance at 239-369-5355. Annual memberChair Yoga ship is only $30. Lehigh Acres Senior 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Center is at 219 Plaza Drive, Lehigh Acres.

Intermediate Line Dance We look forward to meeting you!

Noon to 1:30 p.m. (led by Aura Wilson) ∫ Thursday Dancercise 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Full Body 10:35 to 11:35 a.m. ∫ Friday Michael David Thurston, 55, of Lehigh Acres, FL Tai Chi passed away July 11, 2022. Arrangements entrusted to 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.

Lee County Cremation Services-Fort Myers.

Beginners Line Dance Destiny Marie Padilla, 17, of Lehigh Acres, passed 9:30 to 11 a.m. away Monday, July 18, 2022. Mullins Memorial Funeral (led by Sandy Milazzo) Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with Chair Yoga final care.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

John Michael Shambaugh, 75, of Lehigh Acres, passed The Lehigh Acres Senior away Thursday, July 7, 2022. Mullins Memorial Funeral Center offers these classes Home & Cremation Service, Fort Myers, is entrusted with and so many more. Monthly final care.

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Bottom line: If you think that you may have NPH, get to your doctor or a neurologist and request a brain MRI. A CT scan may show it but not as early. You shouldn’t have to fight for it as I did. Since I knew my diagnosis, I already had an appointment scheduled with my friendly and very experienced neurosurgeon. He ordered an outpatient test (spinal tap) to see if placing a shunt from the puddle in my brain to somewhere in my abdomen to drain and absorb the spinal fluid and lower the pressure would likely help my condition. An hour after the lumbar puncture and drainage of just over an ounce of fluid I was home and found that I could suddenly walk without my two Leki trekking sticks (classier than canes), taking great bounding steps and not feeling any imbalance at all. The next day I was back to shuffling but judged to be an excellent candidate for the surgery.

Simultaneous brain (neurosurgeon) and minimally invasive abdominal surgery (general surgeon) required an overnight stay in the hospital, shaving of half of my head, a head incision, two or three tiny abdominal incisions and oral pain medicine (extra strength Tylenol), which quickly relieved my severe post-op headache. With the shunt in place in a few weeks I was walking two to four miles a day, weather permitting, without my fancy canes. Seven months post surgery it continued. Some of my neighbors thought that a miracle had occurred and so did I. The Alzheimer’s Association five years

Time to come out!

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stated that I did show some characteristics of the disease but not enough to make that diagnosis. A brain MRI at that time might have provided a very early diagnosis but wasn’t ordered. Then I started taking falls, such as headfirst on my back down a flight of stairs and from my bike while making tight turns at the end of one-way streets. A flight over the handlebars at age 83 ended my long biking career of 60 miles a week. I started going to a balance clinic for physical therapy, which helped a lot for a while, but the exercises were boring and I was a slacker and needed several refresher sessions. ∫ Wacky: Then little memory problems were noticed by me and my family beyond those expected for my age, such as walking into a room and forgetting why. I wasn’t getting lost driving to a familiar place, but I was going a bit out of my way sometimes like when I missed a left turn because I didn’t recognize Kenwood Road quickly enough. My reading indicated that I had developed “mild cognitive impairment” (also treatable), which slowed thinking enough to cause me to flunk my driver awareness test which I was on the way to take. With this condition memory lapses will also occur but the lost thought, with a minute or so to think, is usually recoverable — this in marked contrast to Alzheimer’s. ∫ Wet: I didn’t progress to wet (urinary incontinence) thank goodness but did develop frequency of urination. Two of the three W’s are required to clinically diagnose NPH.

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