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Postal Customer Read Us Online at ECRWSS IslandSunNews.com NEWSPAPER VOL. 23, NO. 12 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 SEPTEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 11 7:12 • 7:39 12 7:12 • 7:37 13 7:13 • 7:36 14 7:13 • 7:35 15 7:14 • 7:34 16 7:14 • 7:33 17 7:15 • 7:32 Coastal Cleanup Returning September 19 by Jeff Lysiak ccording to the Ocean Conservancy, it will take approxi- Amately three months for a wax milk carton to decompose in the water. A plastic bag will take between 10 and 20 years to break down, while a sty- rofoam cup will take up to 50 years to decompose. Other decomposition rates of marine debris: • Aluminum cans = 80 to 200 years Boy Scout Troop 4 from Cape Coral had a picnic lunch on the Sanibel Causeway following last year’s Coastal Cleanup. This year’s • Plastic beverage bottles = 450 years cleanup will be held on September 19. photo by Jeff Lysiak • Monofilament fishing line = 600 and debris. wildlife and choke the ocean environ- to come out with their kids, who can years Last year in Lee County, Coastal ment. SCCF’S partner in the Ocean get some community service hours for As unsightly as it may be for people Cleanup volunteers gathered 8,601 Conservancy’s 29th annual Coastal school,” said Serage-Century. We’ve got to see this garbage littering our beaches, pounds of trash. Worldwide in 2014, Cleanup is Keep Lee County Beautiful. a lot of groups who have already been imagine how the creatures living in the more than 560,000 volunteers picked up According to Dee Serage-Century, assigned their cleanup locations, too.” ocean feel about human-made waste. 16 million pounds of refuse. Cigarettes SCCF’s Landscaping For Wildlife educa- Friends, families, neighbors, co-workers Next Saturday, September 19, the and food rappers topped the list of debris tor and local Coastal Cleanup coordinator, and church groups are encouraged Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation found, with plastic bottles coming in third. between 150 and 200 volunteers took to come to the SCCF Nature Center, (SCCF) invites island residents and visitors On that day from 9 a.m. to noon, part in last year’s effort. She is hoping just located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, on of all ages to participate in an interna- volunteers worldwide remove millions as many – if not more – people turn out September 19 at 9 a.m. to check in and tional volunteer effort to rid our coastlines of pounds of coastal trash that can hurt for Saturday’s cleanup. pick up their Coastal Cleanup data cards and waterways of marine litter, pollution local economies, injure and kill marine “We’re always looking for families continued on page 15
Convention Bureau “It’s a rare event that Days’ kick-off Family Fun Day. In addition, Songwriter Fest offers fans the chance to hear their favor- Free Wildlife Drive Tarpon Bay Explorers – the refuge’s rec- ite songs and meet the people who wrote reation concession – will be offering free Begins Next Week them.” Access During narrated 60-minute tram tours of the drive he 2nd annual Island Hopper The festival kicks off September 17 on a first-come basis to those who sign up that day. Songwriter Fest promises more tal- with Kristian Bush in concert at South ‘Ding’ Days Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island. o celebrate National Wildlife Refuge If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Tent, more free performances and Wildlife Drive without the usual people more venues for music fans. Downtown Fort Myers, which is new to Week, JN “Ding” Darling National the festival, will feature midweek perfor- Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel will and traffic that its birds and other sights The line-up, which includes some of T attract, mark Friday’s Trails Day on your Nashville’s biggest hit-makers, boasts more mances. The festival closes the weekend open admission to Wildlife Drive for of September 25 to 27 on Fort Myers free to all traffic for two days during calendar. than 70 performers and 138 performanc- Besides hikers and bikers, special dis- es at 24 venues throughout the islands of Beach. October’s “Ding” Darling Days, and to The festival features free performances, only biking and hiking traffic on Friday, counted tram tours are allowed on that Lee County. day – the only Friday of the year public Four headliners have been added to with the exception of $15 tickets for October 23. (The drive normally closes Kristian Bush and Jana Kramer. Parmalee to all traffic on Fridays.) trams travel the drive. the 10-day festival including Kristian Bush, Pedestrians and cyclists are admitted who built his reputation as one half of the offers a free show, but tickets must be On Sunday, October 18, the drive is secured at the same link available to pur- open for free to all visitors during “Ding” free of charge that day. Tram passengers multi-platinum, Grammy-winning coun- continued on page 5 try duo Sugarland. Other talents include chase tickets. All other shows do not need Parmalee, a country/rock group made secured tickets. Seats are on a first-come famous by its No.1 smash Carolina and basis until the venue is full. single Musta Had A Good Time. Jana Island Hopper is presented by the Lee Boat Ramp Maintenance Advisory Kramer, a country singer and actress on County Visitor & Convention Bureau, iHeartMedia, Cat Country 107.1 and n Wednesday, September 9, the City of Sanibel began maintenance work One Tree Hill, will sing her smash single to the public boat ramp dock located at 888 Sextant Drive. The boat ramp Why Ya Wanna. LOCASH, with songs BMI, the largest music rights organization in the U.S. Owill remain available for use during the construction period of September such as Keep in Mind and Best Seat in Visit www.islandhopperfest.com for 9 through 18. Work will commence on one half of the dock while the other half the House, will also perform. remains open for use. “Island Hopper is an exciting festival more information, to book tickets and view the list of artists, performance sched- The public is reminded to use caution when utilizing the open portion of the boat that showcases great talent and a great ramp until construction is completed. destination,” said Tamara Pigott, execu- ules and venues. Special Island Hopper lodging packages are also available. Contact the Public Works Department at 472-6397 if you have any questions regard- tive director of the Lee County Visitor & ing this project. 2 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 3 Looking Back: Hattie Brainard And Island Children Alleviate the pressures of financial planning.
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Visit the History Gallery to learn more about the unique and diverse history of Captiva. Interpretive panels and touch screen access to historic photos are featured. Step aboard a wooden replica of the old mailboat, Santiva, to capture the spirit of the island. The History Gallery is accessed through the Captiva Memorial Library, located on Chapin Lane and open during library hours. This week’s image is Hattie Brainard (left) with her daughter-in-law, Mae Brainard, and several island children that Hattie perhaps delivered. Photo is circa early 1900s. Many photos like this (that capture the unique and diverse history of Captiva) are featured through graphic and video panels in the History Gallery, developed by the Captiva Island Historical Society. All ages are welcome to visit the History Gallery and learn about the com- bination of historical events and people that shaped Captiva. photo archives of the Captiva Island Historical Society
American Legion Post 123 n Sunday, September 13, American Legion Post 123 will serve BBQ ribs and chicken from 1 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12 to $14. The following Sunday, Septem- Ober 20, Post 123 will host a Fish Fry. Concierge Wealthcare Every Wednesday through September, Post 123 will host a ping pong tournament beginning at 5 p.m. provides an exceptional level of quality and commitment Nine-ball pool tournaments are played every Monday starting at 5 p.m. to all aspects of your financial well-being. Tuesday’s special is soft shell or deep fried tacos all day. Hump Day specials are served all day on Wednesdays. The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is the largest On Fridays, a six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich is available all day. There are daily independent Trust Company in Southwest Florida with specials as well as the popular half-pound burgers. Food is served from 11 a.m. to 8 local investment managers to provide the care p.m. The public is welcome. If you have a flag that needs to be retired, drop it off at your convenience. and attention your life’s goals deserve. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Are you ready to discuss the health of your wealth? American Legion Post 123 is located at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more information, call 472-9979. Center 4 Life Maintenance Closure he Center 4 Life will be closed from Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18 in order to complete numerous maintenance projects. The facility Twill reopen on Monday, September 21. Some of the projects will include improving the multipurpose room floor, deep Investment Management | Trust & Estate Services cleaning and painting of facility. All of these projects have been scheduled during this time in an effort to minimize the inconvenience to our patrons. The Sanibel Recreation Center offers more than 40 fitness classes each week which are included in your Sanibel Recreation Center membership. The Center 4 Life is located at 2401 Library Way. For information about member- 239.472.8300 | 800.262.7137 ships and events, call 472-5743. The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more www.sancaptrustco.com information, call 472-0345. Wealth Service Advisors Robin Cook & Steve Greenstein To advertise in the Island Sun call 395-1213 NOT FDIC INSURED I NOT GUARANTEED I MAY LOSE VALUE 4 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 although not wealthy, was a fantastic Another of Doragh’s examples was Rotary cook. Her friend decided she would throw about a women she met at the Rotary dinner parties and put a bowl on the table International Convention in Brazil. The Happenings for donations to support the House of women had brought a beautiful hand- submitted by Shirley Jewell Friendship at Rotary International’s annu- crafted African folk doll with her. Why? al conventions. That one gesture started When she visited Kenya, she was made ot quite the a chain of events were people around aware of the fact that many women of official end of the globe and restaurants followed her the village she visited had to prostitute Nsummer yet, lead. Now, Rotary International’s House themselves to support their children. This but it certainly is of Friendship has become an essential Rotarian wanted to help these women beginning to feel that and vital element at our annual conven- change their lives. She taught them how way. Gearing up for tions, a place where ideas are exchanged, to make folk dolls and now helps them season starts now. information is distributed, and all sorts of sell those dolls around the globe. Sanibel-Captiva goods are made available to attendees. “If you do nothing, there will be no Rotary has begun regular planning ses- The House of Friendship is a gather- result. If you do something, there is a sions regarding next February’s Rotary ing place for Rotarians around the globe chance.” – Anonymous Arts and Crafts Fair. The Rotary Club to meet other Rotarians, observe their Doragh has been a Rotarian for 21 of Sanibel-Captiva Trust Foundation is individual project goals, and form partner- years; she tells us she eats, sleeps and engaged in selecting the projects and ships with other Rotary clubs to work on breathes Rotary. She admits, she has organizations our club will sponsor and projects dealing with clean water, women drunk the Kool Aid and it’s not just her, support this Rotary year July 1, 2015 to and children’s health issues, literacy, dis- it’s her husband too, Immediate Past June 30, 2016 and, of course, exploring Rotary District #6960 Gov. Cyndi Doragh ease prevention and treatment, economic District #6960 Governor Pete Doragh. new ideas regarding membership par- and community development, and peace They are the first Rotary couple in the ticipation and fellowship opportunities. accomplish by working on projects to and conflict resolution. world that has served as Rotary District That all out on the drawing board, it was better this world. President Ravindran’s About two years ago, Sanibel-Captiva Governors back-to-back. the perfect occasion to welcome our motto is Be A Gift To The World. What Rotary had a perfect example: Rotarian “Rotary has taught us how to serve. Rotary District #6960 Governor Cyndi does that mean? Governor Doragh wants and Senior Pastor of Sanibel Community Rotary has taught us the Power of One. Doragh – Rotary Club of South Fort us all to take the motto personally. Ask Church, John Danner, made a decision to Rotary has taught us the power of a Myers – to introduce herself to club mem- yourself, “What gift do I have to give to celebrate his 60th birthday by challenging giving spirit, so recognize your gift, and bers and focus in on a significant message Rotary?” Then, she pushed a little further himself and riding his bike from Miami use it toward making your time on earth from Rotary International President K.R. stating, “Everyone is gifted in their own to Key West, and challenging his friends meaningful.” “Ravi” Ravindran-Rotary Club of Colomo, way, use your gift to help Rotary change to sponsor that ride, with all proceeds Hallelujah, I believe, pass the Kool Sri Lanka. Each year, our Rotary lives. Our time on earth is finite; make going to Rotary’s Wheelchair Foundation. Aid. International President selects a motto the best of the time you are given.” These contributions were then matched The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary meets at for their year of service leading over 1.2 Doragh gave us some simple examples by a very special private donor and 7 a.m., Friday mornings at The million Rotarians around the globe and of people that weren’t sure of how they Sanibel-Captiva Rotary. The total amount Community House, 2173 Perwinkle trying to focus on what Rotarians can could contribute their talents to support raised was $20,000. Way. Guests are always welcomed. Rotary causes. She had a friend who,
Nursery And Preschool Care Coordinator Named At Church aurie Marshall joined the Family and Children min- istry staff at Sanibel Community Church on August L31. Marshall is the new Nursery and Preschool Care Coordinator in charge of curriculum, training and oversight of volunteer teams in those areas. She is a certified teacher with experience in both elementary and early education. A meet-and-greet gathering for Marshall will be held on Sunday, September 20 at 10:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Stop by and find out about this important ministry to our pre- cious little ones. Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market). Laurie Marshall Teens Celebrate Night Island Winds Coiffures Of Joy At Disney World HAIR SALON FOR WOMEN & MEN anibel Community Church’s H20 Student Ministries will be headed to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September S13 for Night of Joy, Florida’s biggest Christian music festival. Manicures and Pedicures Appearing for two nights will be 15 of the most exciting bands in Christian rock, including Toby Mac, Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Colton Dixon, Big Daddy Weave, by Lois Francesca Battistelli, Rend Collective, I Am They, Josh Wilson, Skillet, Lecrae, for KING & COUNTRY, Mandisa, Matt Maher, Jamie Grace, 7eventh Time Down, and LINDA • MARISA • JEANNE • JOSEPHINE • LILY VERIDIA. H2O Student Ministries is for sixth grade through 12th grade young men and Featuring Manicures • Pedicures • Cuts • Color • Perms women. H2O meets on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. for middle school stu- dents and from 6 to 8 p.m. for high school students, and on Sunday mornings at 11 "Let us Pamper You!" NEW CUSTOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME! a.m. All students are welcome to attend. Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel • Promenade • 472-2591 Market).
Read us online at IslandSunNews.com ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 5 encouraged 85.7 percent of warriors to seek out Sanibel And Nearby other recreational opportunites within their communi- ties. Locales Featured In “There have been many wounded soldiers take part in RAAM throughout the years,” said Martin. Cycling Team Video “We felt it was only fitting for the Bean Team to sup- ike Bistro, a team sponsor of the 3,000-mile port the Wounded Warriors Project.” Race Across America (RAAM), is producing a RAAM is a race with 170,000 feet of climbing in BBean Team Cycling sponsorship video featur- an arduous ride from Oceanside, California to Annap- ing the beautiful scenery of Sanibel. Punta Rassa and olis, Maryland. It began in 1982 with four men who other nearby areas will also act as backdrops for the raced from California to New York and drew aston- team’s video. Race day is June 18, 2016. ishing media attention. These four RAAM pioneers “We are helping these riders raise money for the – John Marano, Bob Holdeman, John Howard and Wounded Warriors Project (WWP), the charity for Michael Shermer – raced liked men possessed and for which they are riding,” said Steve Martin, owner of reasons they could not measure, not for a cereal box the neighborhood bike shop. “Race Across America cover or a dime of prize money. is a wonderful platform for cyclists to raise charitable Ultra cycling was born that day, an original brand funds.” of extreme sports. In 1992, team relay races were Racers raise an estimated $2 million annually for added to the schedule for reasonably fit racers to various charities, according to RAAM organizers. The compete in the most difficult endurance race in Wounded Warriors Project is a non-profit organization America. Organizers say there is no other event in providing unique, direct programs to meet the needs the world that tests an individual and a team the way of injured service members. WWP takes a holistic RAAM does. approach when serving warriors and their families, Last year, 340 racers (58 solo riders and 60 nurturing the mind and body, as well as encouraging teams) competed with the backup of 1,000 crew economic empowerment and engagement. members. Bean Team Cycling will encounter a course WWP had nearly 58,000 registered warriors as of that includes what is known as the glass elevator, a September 2014, a number that nearly doubled from 3,000-foot descent into the desert town of Borrego the previous year. Its Project Odyssey, designed to Springs, California. Martin says it’s going to be a provide coping skills for post-traumatic stress disorder, tough ride, but it’s all for a worthy cause. had an 85 percent satisfaction rate among registered Stay tuned for the sponsorship video and learn more at Bean Team Cycling on Facebook. warriors. The physical health and wellness program Bean Team Cycling
From page 1 Free Access receive a 25 percent discount Friday and all week long, October 18 to 24: $9.75 for adults, $6 for children for the 90-minute narrated tour. Reservations are recommended by calling 472-8900 for Monday through Saturday of “Ding” Days. Admission to Wildlife Drive is free for vehicular as well as bike and foot traffic the following day, Saturday, October 24 – Conservation Art Day, when plein-air artists will be painting along the drive. Ar- rive early to sign up for the free two-hour Bike, hike or tram the refuge on October Photography Tram Tour that departs at 23, and have Wildlife Drive virtually all to 3 p.m. yourself Wildlife Drive is open daily from 7:30 Condominiums, Sanibel Captiva Com- a.m. to 6:30 p.m. during “Ding” Darling munity Bank, Sanibel Moorings, Spotlight Days. Friday, it is closed to all private Graphics, Sanibel-Captiva Beach Resorts, motorized traffic. Jim and Patty Sprankle; Reddish Egret For Tarpon Bay Tram Tour schedules Sponsors: Sarah Ashton and Jim Metzler, throughout the week, call 472-8900 or Big Red Q Quickprint, Casa Ybel Resort, visit www.tarponbayexplorers.com. For Sally and Rich Ennis, Florida Weekly, a full “Ding” Darling Days schedule, visit Glen and Phyllis Gresham, Gulf Breeze www.dingdarlingdays.com or call 472- Cottages, Painting With A Twist, Ed 1100. and Lynn Ridlehoover, Sanibel-Captiva “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends Kiwanis Club, Stewart and Sons Insur- of the Refuge sponsors “Ding” Darling ance, Inc., West Wind Inn; Snowy Egret Days with support from TBE, the U.S. Sponsors: Barefoot Charley’s Painting Fish & Wildlife Service, and other private Co., John Brennan, Butterfly Estates, and business partners. The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry, Char- The following businesses and individu- lotte Harbor National Estuary Program als support the 26th annual “Ding” Dar- (CHNEP), Jerry Edelman and Maryanne ling Days. Roseate Spoonbill Sponsors: Daly, Grounds by Green Ways, Dave Doc’s Ford Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille; Horton, Island Therapy Center, Over Great Egret Sponsors: Wayne and Linda Easy Café, Sallie Rich, Sanibel Art & Boyd, George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille; Frame, She Sells Sea Shells, Winston and Great Blue Heron Sponsors: 97.7 Latino Barbara Spurgeon , Suncatchers’ Dream, & Juan Radio, Arthur Printing, Bailey’s Tents ‘n’ Events. General Store, Mike and Terry Baldwin, To support DDWS and the refuge with Bank of the Islands, Island Sun, Jensen’s a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdar- on the Gulf and Marina & Cottages, lingsociety.org or contact Birgie Miller at Jerry’s Foods, Mitchell’s Sand Castles & 292-0566, 472-1100 ext. 4 or dingdar- Forty/Fifteen Resorts, Ocean’s Reach [email protected]. 6 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Daryl fielded questions that come his way. that has been serving Sanibel and Captiva Pastor Continues From time to time, he could call on “Siri” for over 100 years. For more informa- to assist, or phone a friend. tion, visit www.sanibelchurch.com or call Read us online at 10,000 Questions Sessions are still going on this month 472-2684. IslandSunNews.com at the Carpenter’s Café on Wednesday Challenge evenings. Soup, sandwiches and specialty coffees are available beginning at 5 p.m. Sanibel Community Church is located Make Some New Friends At at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market). The café is located on the north Summit Christian Preschool side of the campus. For more informa- tion, call 472-2684 or www.sanibel- church.com. New Studies To Begin At Church eginning Monday evening, October 5 and running through Monday, BDecember 14, Sanibel Community Church will sponsor two life-transforming studies on their church campus at 1740 Periwinkle Way. The evening begins with a potluck supper at 6 p.m., followed by the option of two dynamic video courses. Emma Noggle and Gretta Livermon enjoy swinging Experiencing God by Henry Blacka- riends already, 4-year-olds Emma Noggle and Gretta Livermon enjoy swinging at by, a study on how to know and do the Summit Christian Preschool at Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way will of God, and Bait of Satan by John (next to Jerry’s Market). There are still a few spots left to sign up for this year’s Senior Pastor Dr. Daryl Donovan at the F Bevere, a course on how to handle of- Carpenter’s Cafe and Bookstore VPK class, which meets Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., fenses will be the options for participants. with extended care until 2 p.m. ecently, on Wednesday evenings, Following a short video, there will be For more information, or to register your child in classes, contact Kathy Stanley at from 6 to 8 p.m., Dr. Daryl small group discussion time. Everything Summit Christian School at 452-5200. RDonovan, senior pastor of Sanibel wraps up around 8 p.m. Community Church, invited residents and The courses are free and open to the visitors to come for coffee and questions. public. All are welcome to attend. Pur- continuing care. In a follow up counsel- They came, and they had many questions chase of the book that accompanies each Helping ing session, FISH learned that she is to ask. Gathering at the Carpenter’s Café course is optional. feeling better and working through her on the campus of the church, Pastor Sanibel Community Church is a multi- Neighbors: medical condition. denominational evangelical congregation “I wish to express my heartfelt Bailey’s Throws gratitude for your help in financing my health,” she said. ‘This assistance is for FISH A Lifeline me and my children a bright ray of light representing good and caring people – t FISH of SanCap, many clients those who work and volunteer at FISH are faced with the decision of pay- – who are attentive to the difficulties of Aing medical bills versus electricity others. This financial aid helps my family or rent, or putting food on the table. greatly. Now that my health condition is Through a partnership with and under control, I feel I am better able to funding from the Zonta Foundation of manage my household and provide for Southwest Florida, FISH may be able to the needs of our family.” assist with certain medical bills for quali- All financial assistance clients must fied clients. first go through a detailed client intake One particular client, a single mother and provide certain financial documenta- of two children, was a recipient of such tion to FISH. Each client is evaluated pri- assistance. This mom was struggling vately, on an individual and per instance financially while trying to stabilize a basis. There is no guarantee of financial household crisis. She often felt tired and assistance from FISH. weak with strong and severe headaches. To learn more about the FISH Help- During a medical exam, stress tests ing Hands program, contact Christine revealed a possible stroke, which required Swiersz or Jessi Zeigler at 472-4775. further testing. Using funding from the For additional information, visit www. Zonta grant, FISH was able to assist by fishofsancap.org. Island Winds Coiffures helping to pay for additional testing and HAIR SALON FOR WOMEN & MEN for SWFL, will present information on Medicare Open the open enrollment period and what you need to know about Medicare healthcare Manicures and Pedicures Enrollment plans. By attending this workshop, par- ticipants can review plan changes while Session At FISH deciding on their Medicare coverage for by Lois ue to circumstance beyond their 2016. No appointment is necessary, however, pre-registration is recommend- LINDA • MARISA • JEANNE • JOSEPHINE • LILY control, the FISH of SanCap sponsored Medicare Open Enroll- ed. All information is kept confidential. D For additional information on this Featuring Manicures • Pedicures • Cuts • Color • Perms ment Information Session date has been changed to Wednesday, September 16 valuable information session, contact Christine Swiersz, LCSW, or Jessi Zeigler, "Let us Pamper You!" NEW CUSTOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME! from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the FISH Walk- In Center, 2430 Periwinkle Way. MSW, at 472-4775. For additional infor- mation, visit www.fishofsancap.org. 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel • Promenade • 472-2591 A SHINE Outreach Specialist, in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 7 cies. Join CROW’s staff to learn more New SRO At The CROW Calendar about these majestic birds and how their injuries or illnesses are treated at the hos- Sanibel SChool Of Events pital. by Jeff Lysiak he Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wednesday, September 16, 11 Wildlife (CROW) has specialty pro- a.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under uring all of the eight-and-a-half Tgrams available for residents and no charge – CROW Case of the Week, years that Chris Dowaliby has visitors. Meet the staff and learn what it presented by a CROW student. Dserved with the Sanibel Police takes to rescue, rehabilitate and release CROW’s teaching hospital offers Department, he’s patrolled the island’s wildlife in Southwest Florida. externship, fellowship and internship streets. But over the past few weeks, For reservations, contact Rachel opportunities for natural science and vet- Dowaliby is getting used to a different Rainbolt at [email protected] or erinary medicine students. While on site, beat: patrolling the hallways, classrooms 472-3644 ext. 228 to register. Hours students learn the ins and outs of conser- and grounds of The Sanibel School. are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 vation medicine and wildlife rehabilitation, “When I was working the road patrol, p.m.; closed weekends. CROW is located and share their favorite patient stories. I got used to working 12-hour shifts, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Thursday, September 17, 11 and three days on, two days off,” said Friday, September 11, CROW’s a.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under Dowaliby, a 31-year-old native of Fort Visitor Education Center is closed for fall no charge – Patient Profiles: Gopher Myers. “Now, I’m working five days a cleaning. Tortoises, presented by a CROW volun- week, with weekends and holidays off. Monday, September 14, 11 a.m., teer. And it’s definitely different interacting adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no The life of a gopher tortoise revolves with kids instead of adults all of the time. charge – Wild About Rehabilitation, pre- around its burrow. These tortoises are But it’s been great so far.” School Resource Officer Chris Dowaliby sented by CROW staff. found digging from Southern Georgia to Dowaliby, in his first year as the joined The Sanibel School staff last month After a patient stabilizes in the hospi- Southeast Florida. Because of its contri- school resource officer (SRO), previously photo by Jeff Lysiak tal, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides butions to the ecosystem, it is classified as filled in at The Sanibel School for former approachable and charismatic,” recalled them with a combination of balanced a “Keystone Species.” CROW’s presenter SRO John Jakubowski, who returned Dowaliby. “He definitely kept me on a diet, husbandry and physical therapy. will explain why they are admitted how to patrol duties with the Sanibel Police good path.” This supportive care is necessary to the medical staff treats this species. Department. Now that he is serving as an SRO ensure success during the final step in the Friday, September 18, 11 a.m., “Last year when I covered for John, I himself, Dowaliby said that he hopes to rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no got to know the school staff and teachers bring that same sense of friendliness and they work their magic. charge – Wild About Rehabilitation, pre- pretty well,” said Dowaliby, who applied approachability to his position at The Tuesday, September 15, 11 a.m., sented by CROW staff. for the SRO position last year. “Over Sanibel School. adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no After a patient stabilizes in the hospi- the summer, I went to SRO school and “I want to have fun but be serious at charge – Patient Profiles: Birds of Prey, tal, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides learned how to talk with kids and how to the same time,” he explained. “I’ve told presented by CROW staff. them with a combination of balanced teach a class.” the kids that my door is always open. If Raptors are predators whose special- diet, husbandry and physical therapy. According to Dowaliby, he spends an something is bothering them or they have ized beaks and talons make them some of This supportive care is necessary to hour every Monday teaching kindergarten a problem, they can always stop to talk the most effective hunters, and Florida is ensure success during the final step in the through fifth grade students about safety, with me and I’ll listen.” home to both native and migratory spe- rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how eating healthy, peer pressure and making Dowaliby also noted that one of the they work their magic. good decisions. early challenges on his new job is get- One of the people who inspired ting to know all of the new faces at the Dowaliby to become a police officer in school. the first place was Bob Sneddon, a SRO “I’m still learning the names of the THE for the school he attended as a youngster students and the staff,” he added with in Fort Myers. a smile. “But I’m very excited for the “(Sneddon) was stern in his decisions, opportunity to be out here.” but at the same time he was very friendly, GROG SHOP CIGARS! Your One-Stop for CIGARS! WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS Ron Base CIGARS! CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS Top Ten Books 5. The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton 6. Moby Dick by Herman Melville Smirnoff Vodka 1.75 ltr. $22.999 On The Island 7. The Husband’s Secret by Liane One of the Best Selections Moriarty Bacardi Light or Dark 1. 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Rusty Farst and Teresa Stoddard Howard Leland and Jerry Miller Community Myra Walters, Blake Hampton and Kimby Hegwood Foundation Hosts Film Premiere he Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted a show- Ting of the short documentary film Happy Trails for its friends and commu- nity supporters, followed by a Q&A with the film’s director. Happy Trails, directed by Rusty Farst, is a documentary film about the journey of Trailways Camp, a camping experi- Sarah Owen and Rusty Farst ence for adults with special needs, and its founders Jerry and Sharon Miller, Sanibel tering regional change for the common residents and founders of the Robert good in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry V. and Benjamin G. Miller Fund at the and Glades counties. The Community Southwest Florida Community Founda- Foundation, founded in 1976, connects tion. donors and their philanthropic aspirations Carolyn Johnson, Carolyn Rogers and Carolyn Conant The film will make its Sanibel pre- with evolving community needs. With as- miere on Thursday, September 24 at sets of more than $80 million, the Com- Sanibel Community Church, located at munity Foundation has provided more 1740 Periwinkle Way. A reception will than $61.2 million in grants and scholar- be held from 4:30 to 5 p.m., followed by ships to the communities it serves. Last the video presentation at 5 p.m. and an year, it granted more than $2.9 million to interview with Happy Trails director at nonprofit organizations supporting educa- 5:30 p.m. tion, animal welfare, arts, healthcare and Seating is limited, and reservations are human services. It also granted $782,000 required. To RSVP, contact Andrea McK- in nonprofit grants including more than iddie at AMcKiddie@floridacommunity. $551,000 in regional community impact com or call 274-5900. grants and additional $450,000 in schol- As leaders, conveners, grant mak- arship grants. ers and concierges of philanthropy, the For more information about the Southwest Florida Community Founda- Southwest Florida Community Founda- tion is a foundation built on community tion, call 274-5900 or visit www.florid- leadership with an inspired history of fos- acommunity.com. Kirk Williams and Susan Hebbel Jesmarie Roldan and Diana Gonzalez ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 9 The Community House Drawing On The Right Side Of The Brain INSPIRED LIVING EVENT ENJOY THE LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR * FOR A LIMITED 50% OFF TIME ONLY!
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What’s Cooking nhance creativity and artistic con- he next Potluck at The Communi- fidence through thought and per- ty House will be held on Wednes- Eception with a six-session course Tday, September 23 at 6 p.m. on drawing. Cost is $150 for members, Attendees will learn how to prepare a $180 for guests. Monday session dates beautifully presented, palate pleasing are September 28, October 5, 12, 19 three-course dinner with minimal prep and 26 and November 2 from 10:30 time when chef Melissa Talmage reveals a.m. to 12:30 p.m. her professional secrets. These basic level drawing exercises Islanders know Talmage as the are intended for a beginner in drawing, executive chef of Sweet Melissa’s Café. however, the true subject is perception. Her resume is impressive, with train- Bringing the right brain hemisphere ing at Manhattan’s French Culinary functions into focus and learning how PRITCHARDS BAY KING PANEL BED Institute, followed by experience in the to “see” in new ways, the student will kitchens of some of the most respected discover how to transfer perceptual restaurants in the United States includ- skills to thinking and problem solving. REG $3999 ing Union Cafe in New York City and Michelle Doss Irvine, the instructor, Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. has her bachelor of fine arts degree in Hurricane Katrina brought Talmage to graphic design from Auburn University. NOW Sanibel 10 years ago. This September She also teaches at the Alliance for the ONLY Arts and Vino’s Picasso. She said, “I am *MSRP $1999 lull (hopefully without hurricanes) allows her time to get out of the kitchen and really looking forward to teaching this share her techniques with community course on Sanibel.” foodies. Attendees will get to sample The course is open intermediate and her creations. advanced artists as well. Materials need- Bring your favorite appetizer, salad, ed: sketchpad, pencils and eraser. Wear entrée or dessert, enough to serve six. comfortable clothing. Pre-payment and It is BYOB, with water and tea supplied. registration are required by calling 472- Socialize with islanders, welcome new 2155. You can also sign up and pay on members and friends, share a meal and the website at www.sanibelcommunity- learn some great cooking techniques. house.net. A full refund will be issued This is also an opportunity to hear if cancelled within 72 hours of the first FORT MYERS 14125 S. Tamiami Trail | Fort Myers, FL 33912 | 239.690.9844 more about the House Kitchen Guild, class. A minimum number of students is SANIBEL 1025 Periwinkle Way | Sanibel, FL 33957 | 239.579.0412 a new Community House group that required. brings together people with all types The Community House is at 2173 NAPLES 5015 Tamiami Trail N. | Naples, FL 34103 | 239.263.0580 of food interests. Cooking, canning, Periwinkle Way. For more information, growing, meal planning, entertaining, visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net SARASOTA 8001 S. Tamiami Trail | Sarasota, FL 34231 | 941.556.0501 wine and spirits, and nutritional educa- or call 472-2155. tion are some of the ideas that are being discussed as possible directions SOPHISTICATED | FINE FURNITURE | UNIQUE ACCESSORIES for future presentations. An overview AWARD-WINNING INTERIOR DESIGN of the plans for redevelopment of The Share your community Community House will also be on view, news with us. www.DistinctlyNorris.com slated for the summer of 2016. One of the primary goals of the remodel is to Call 395-1213 install a large commercial kitchen. Fax: 395-2299 This is a free event but reservations are appreciated for planning purposes. or email Call 472-2155. Watch for this ongoing [email protected] What’s Cooking column for future hap- penings, recipes and other updates. 10 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 ARTS and The Herb Strauss Theater. Bicycles can be parked at the designated area at Sanibel City Hall. Handicap park- ing is at city hall, located at 800 Dunlop Road. “The foot traffic increases every year, and we have to thank the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce and the local ho- tels who hand out our flyers and encour- age people to visit the farmer’s market,” added Baer, who noted that a different island non-profit organization will be fea- tured each week. “The city staff has been great to work with, too.” In addition to the Sanibel Island Farmer’s Markets, Local Roots operates several other markets throughout Lee County, including: • Fenway South November 4 to March 30 Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jet Blue Stadium 11500 Fenway South Drive Fort Myers • Coconut Point October 1 to April 28 Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Coconut Point Mall 23106 Fashion Drive Estero • Lakes Park October 2 to April 29 Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jean Baer, left, and Betsy Ventura are getting ready for their eighth season of operating the Sanibel Island Farmer’s Market, which Lakes Regional Park opens on October 4 photo by Jeff Lysiak 7300 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers vision for their fresh marketplace. They Pete’s Cheeses, which sells locally-made • Bonita Springs Farmer’s Market include Gallego Farms, who won the mozzarella; and Pieces Seafood Salads, October 3 to April 30 2014-14 People’s Choice Award at the offering several varieties of ceviche. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon Prepares For market; Bromeliads by Judy Hicks; Danc- “I get a real kick out of talking with The Promenade ing Dragonflies Soap; Dynasty Guacamo- people who visit us every week, like the 26795 South Bay Drive New Season le; and Ralph’s Island Seafood, represent- lady who told me that her 6-year-old Bonita Springs by Jeff Lysiak ing generations of local fishermen. won’t stop talking about shopping at the • FSW Campus A number of new vendors will be farmer’s market,” said Ventura. “We’re October 3 to April 30 he Sanibel Island Farmer’s Market, joining the entourage, including Among excited to be back and I’m ready to get Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. one of the most popular weekly The Flowers, who will be selling organic started on another season.” Florida Southwestern Toutdoor activities for local and desserts and raw vegan dishes; Bones Both Ventura and Baer encour- 8099 College Parkway visiting foodies, will soon return to the Brothers BBQ, operated by Todd Noon; age people who plan on attending the Fort Myers grounds of Sanibel City Hall. Island- The Cake Lady; Pine Island Botanicals, farmer’s market to bring their own bags For additional information on Local ers Jean Baer and Betsy Ventura, who offering organically-grown mushrooms; (to lessen the burden on vendors and Roots Farmer’s Markets, visit BuyLocal- established the market back in 2008, are Green Tea, which specializes in green keep their costs down) and to carry small Lee.com. For more details on the Sanibel looking forward to a bigger and better watermelon-infused iced tea; Sweet bills with them, although some vendors Island Farmer’s Market, visit Facebook. season over the next six months. Odin’s Danish Bakery from Naples, do accept credit cards. com/SanibelIslandFarmersMarket. “When we started, we had about 25 featuring freshly-made kringle; Tammy’s Parking is located in the lots at Sanibel vendors over at Tahitian Gardens,” re- Sammy, selling gourmet sandwiches; City Hall, Sanibel Public Library, BIG called Ventura. “That first season was sort of a trial, to see if people would come. Now, it’s busy almost every Sunday, with approximately 50 vendors coming to the Independently Owned And Operated COPYRIGHT 2015 Island Sun island every week.” Along with locally-grown produce and Co-Publishers Contributing Writers flowers, vendors sell homemade breads, Kimberley Berisford USPS 18: Bulk Rate permit paid for at Sanibel, Florida, Lorin Arundel soups, pasta, jams and jellies, locally- & Ken Rasi Constance Clancy, ED.D. 33957. Postmaster: Send change of address to Island Suzy Cohen harvested honey, seafood, meats, cheeses Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957. Linda Coin and many other products – including arts Tim Drobnyk Published every Friday for the people and visitors of Advertising and craft items, soaps and handmade Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Distribution: 10,000 - Marcia Feeney George Beleslin Ed Frank goods – that create a well-rounded, enjoy- 12,000 per week (seasonal). Jim George Mailed free to Sanibel and Captiva residents every able Sunday outing for everyone in the Graphic Arts & Shelley Greggs family, including well behaved dogs. Friday. Subscription prices: Third Class U.S. $60 one Marion Hauser, MS, RD Production Ross Hauser, MD “We’re opening this year on the first year, $30 six months (Allow 2-3 weeks for delivery). First Class U.S. $150 one year, six months $75 (Allow Ann Ziehl Bryan Hayes Craig R. Hersch Sunday in October,” added Baer. “Sev- 3-5 days for delivery). Prices include state sales tax. Kristy See eral locals asked us if we could start the Tanya Hochschild Send subscription requests to: Island Sun, 1640 Peri- Rachel Atkins Jane Vos Hogg market a month earlier. We’re happy to winkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957. Shirley Jewell Audrey Krienen help anybody who wants to eat, shop and The Island Sun will correct factual errors or matters of Reporters emphasis and interpretation that appear in news stories. Dr. Jose H. Leal, Ph.D. buy locally.” Anne Mitchell Patricia Molloy Readers with news, tips, comments or questions, please Opening for the season on Sunday, Jeff Lysiak Capt. Matt Mitchell October 4 and continuing weekly – PRINTED ON call (239) 395-1213, or write to: Island Sun, 1640 Peri- Gerri Reaves Ph.D. from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Sunday RECYCLED PAPER winkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957. FAX number: Angela Larson Roehl (239) 395-2299. Di Saggau – through April 24, the Sanibel Island PRINTED WITH E-mail: [email protected] Karen L. Semmelman Jeanie Tinch Farmer’s Market features several long- LOW-RUB, SOYBEAN INK time supporters of Baer and Ventura’s Read Us Online: www.IslandSunNews.com Mark “Bird” Westall ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 11 lived on Marco Island and Sanibel Island was a daily communicant of her church in OBITUARY before retiring to Lake Placid and most OBITUARY Larchmont, New York before moving to recently back to Sebring, where their Sanibel in 1994. She is survived by her Florida journey began. Throughout these loving husband Carmine of 55 years, son Florida moves, Delores helped start the Steven (Jill) of Dallas, Texas, daughter Sebring Garden Club and was involved Carolyn (Dan) of Winnetka, Illinois and with the Highlands Art League. Delores, grandchildren Staci, Kevin, Andrew and along with her husband, was a Charter Keira. She will be greatly missed. Member of Marco Lutheran Church and A memorial mass was held on held weekly devotionals in her home. On Wednesday, September 9 at St. Columb- Sanibel, Delores was an active volunteer kille Catholic Church. A celebration of for the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Ellie’s life will take place on the beach Wildlife (CROW). on Sanibel on Saturday, November 28, Delores loved animals, the outdoors 2015; time to be announced. and being “First Mate” to her husband Ellie truly loved living in Sanibel. In lieu and their boat, Loaner, on which they of flowers, you may make a donation to enjoyed many adventures to the Tortugas, FISH of San-Cap or SCCF. Bahamas and Exuma Islands. Condolences to the family may be of- There was nothing in life Delores fered at www.harvey-engelhardt.com. loved more than her family and close family friends. All will miss her smile, laughter, compassion and most of all her love. Read us online at Delores is survived by her loving husband, Alfred W. Roepstorff, children IslandSunNews.com Martin (Betty), Alandee Delp (David), DELORES GENE ROEPSTORFF Geoffrey (Robbie) and Santford (Renee); ELEANOR MARGARET RENDE four grandchildren, Damon Delp, Dorian elores Gene Roepstorff peacefully Delp (Carol), Keira Boyd (John) and Mat- fter a hard 10-month battle fighting passed away under the gentle care thew Roepstorff; along with four great COPD and cancer with her strong of Vitas Hospice on August 30, D grandchildren. AViking spirit, Eleanor “Ellie” Mar- 2015, and on that date was welcomed The family would like to thank Pas- garet Rende was peacefully placed into into heaven by her lord and savior Jesus tor Jon Zehnder and the Saint Michael God’s loving care on September 5, 2015. Christ. Lutheran Congregation in Fort Myers for Thoughts, kindness and prayers from her Delores was born in McPherson, Kan- their prayers and family support, and Pas- family and friends made her heavy burden sas on November 6, 1926 and is pro- tor Ted Weurffel of St. Louis, Missouri for a little lighter. Ellie had that rare warmth ceeded in death by her parents, Eugene his visit and longtime friendship. of personality and beauty of character Barrier Island Hill and Lois Koffel. The daughter of a The family would like to especially that left a lasting impression upon all pilot, Delores learned to fly at an early Title Services, Inc. thank Pastor Rob Maulella of Faith Lu- who knew her. She always stood by and age and always had a spirit for adventure. theran Church for his faithful visits and to loved her family and friends. She was a (239) 472-3688 Delores attended high school in Knox, him and the congregation for their many professional volunteer for over 63 years, “You’ll Appreciate the Difference” Indiana where she met and later mar- prayers. giving freely of her time, and often. She ried her husband, Alfred, with whom she In lieu of flowers, donations can recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. be made in Delores’ memory to Faith In support of her husband’s career, Lutheran Church, 2740 Lakeview Drive, Delores moved to Sebring, Florida in Sebring, FL 33870. A small family ser- 1962. Remaining in Florida, they later F SEPTEM vice at the church is being planned. O B H E T R • N %
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Crowd during a Letter of James gathering Kindergartner Brooks Selby and Nola Kilgore, the music lady, express their excitement astor Daryl Donovan of the Sanibel Community Church will be leading a LOGOS Program Coming Soon verse by verse study of the Letter of James each Thursday at noon, begin- Pning on October 8 and running through Thanksgiving. Sessions begin at t’s almost time to start up the LOGOS weekly family program at Sanibel noon, with a grab-and-go lunch available at the Carpenter’s Café on the church Community Church. This is for all families who have kids ages 3 years old campus; participants may also bring their own brown bag lunch. Ithrough fifth grade. Each week is centered around a theme and includes games, The course is free and open to all. Sanibel Community Church is a multi- music, crafts, lesson and a family style dinner. Bubble Up Night is the kickoff night denominational evangelical congregation meeting located at 1740 Periwinkle Way on Wednesday, October 7. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. with all other activities (next to Jerry’s Market). For more information, visit www.sanibelchurch.com or call from 3:45 to 7 p.m. at Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way. For more 472-2684. information, contact Kathy Cramer at 472-2684.
Associate Pastor. 7:45 a.m Chapel Service, ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Churches/Temples 10 a.m. Full Service with Sunday school EPISCOPAL CHURCH: OF THE ISLANDS: ANNUNCIATION GREEK and nursery care provided. Elevator access. 5 p.m. Saturday Eucharist, 9:30 a.m Meets on the first Sunday of each month ORTHODOX CHURCH: ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Sunday Eucharist, 9:30 a.m. Sunday from December through April at the Sanibel 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 School, 9 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer, 9 Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Reverend Dr. Elias Bouboutsis. Orthros Pastor Reverend Christopher Senk, a.m. Wednesday Healing Eucharist, 6 p.m. Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a mem- Service Sunday 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Sunday Mass First Wednesdays Prayer and Potluck. ber’s home on the third Sunday of each Sunday 10 a.m. Fellowship Programs, 9:30 a.m., Daily Mass Wed. Thurs. Fri. 8:30 472-2173, www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org month. For more information call 433-4901 Greek School, Sunday School, Bible Study a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues. or email [email protected]. www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 8:30 a.m. Holy Days call. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam Temple of the Islands meets for Friday night services at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hortoons Hall of the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rabbi Myra Soifer. For information call President Martin Pokedoff at 239-395-2544. CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: The Reverend George E. Morris Services every Sunday 11 a.m. through April 24, 2016. 11580 Chapin Lane on Captiva. 472-1646. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading room open, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November through March), Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. SANIBEL FELLOWSHIP, sbc Join us for worship Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Bible Study and 10 a.m. Worship Service at The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. 239-671-5502. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship Hours: 8 a.m. Traditional in historic Chapel. 9 a.m. Contemporary and 11 a.m. Traditional in main Sanctuary. 10:15 a.m. Courtyard Fellowship. 9 and 11 a.m. Bible classes. Childcare avail- able at all services. SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 The Reverend Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. The Reverend Deborah Kunkel, ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 13 Fort Myers Art: of how to transfer graphic images and color onto glass. This investigation led Lucas Century to four years of experimentation with acid etching and other techniques after Etchings And which Century developed and perfected an innovative photographic process for Murals creating stencils that could be used in sand-blast engraving. The erosion of the by Tom Hall surface technique became a metaphor for mong the the sands of time. works “That’s what weather would do, but Aincluded in it’s sped up,” said Century. “That’s very Florida Gulf Coast empowering.” University’s public The artist’s considerable spiritual en- art collection are a ergy and heartfelt intent is always at play. number of etch- His love of nature, the aesthetic beauty ings and murals by that lies within, is permanently embed- Sanibel artist Lucas ded in his work. Century. “Luc Cen- “I like expressing the essence of tury’s discipline-spe- things,” Lucas acknowledged. “There is cific recognition walls add a refinement soulful resonance within life forms and and process appropriate to a university,” learning to manifest its simplest version is said Senior Director of Advancement a challenge. I enjoy reworking materials Judie Cassidy, who has worked with until a balance is reached and discover- Century on the five installations he has ing yourself through the entire process Sanibel was to be a one-week vacation from his work on the Vietnam Memorial in Wash- created at FGCU. “In the conceptual pro- of unfolding is as much the beauty as the ington, DC in 1983. “Either this has turned into the longest vacation on record or the finest end product.” cess, he encourages donor involvement Utopian experience I could have imagined,” quipped Century. and blends their ideas with his own. The A full-time artist, Century has main- resulting installations are cerebral, precise into the granite surface of Maya Lin’s ping and composing my evenings away. tained a home and studio on Sanibel and spectacular.” renowned Viet Nam Veteran’s Memorial These exercises instilled within me a Island for nearly three decades, living and Century enjoys the largest presence in the Washington, DC Mall in 1984. photographer’s eye and a love for this working within a natural sanctuary of by a single artist on campus, with works “I began to explore other materials be- fascinating art form that consequently be- lush, subtropical vegetation. He and his in five different buildings at Florida Gulf yond granite, such as glass, ceramic and gan a career based around photographic illustrator wife, Dee Serage-Century, of- Coast University. Specifically, Century is wood, all of which I now incorporate into methods.” ten work together as a team on projects. responsible for: my work utilizing photo-stenciling and Century’s attraction to etching began Tom Hall is both an amateur artist • Etched tiles titled The Elements grit-blasting techniques,” Century pointed when he got a job engraving people’s and aspiring novelist who writes art of Machinery and Give Me a Place to out. “Line art from original drawings or names on snow skis at a resort shop. A quest thrillers. He is in the final stages Stand installed by Century in 2009 in appropriated images are transferred into window washing gig in the 1970s led to of completing his debut novel titled Art the first floor lobby of Holmes Hall. a stencil that is capable of resisting the an epiphany. Pulling a squeegee across a Detective. A former tax attorney, he • A 1991 etched glass piece 50 inches abrasive grit-blasting. The eroding pro- pane of glass, Century saw his reflection lives in Estero with his fiancé and their in diameter and 3/4 inch thick titled cess removes the substrate, penetrating and became intrigued with the idea four cats. Tourbillion that is located in the first and etching the surface to create a deep floor lobby of Academic Building – 7. relief, not possible with any other etching • A 2001 etched glass work titled process.” THE ONLY ISLAND-BASED AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY Leonard da Vince drawings and sketches The nature of aluminum oxide grit- that is located in the first floor lobby of blasting is to abrade the surface, which Whitaker Hall; creates a rough texture in contrast to the • A 10 x 30 foot etched porcelain original surface of the material. These titled Water Symphony that Century two contrasting surfaces can be left as is, installed in the lobby of the Music Build- or colors and enhancers can be applied ing in 2010. to achieve a different outcome. • A series of stone etchings located in About The Artist the lobby of Marieb Hall. Lucas Century was born in Newark, Water Symphony New Jersey and raised in Cleveland Water Symphony dominates the Heights, Ohio. narrow lobby of The Bower School of “Cleveland has a wonderful cultural Music. Standing 10 feet tall and 30 feet community that surrounds University wide, it is visible through the two-story Circle, where museums, galleries and Our highly trained, expert, service engineers offer a full glass facade long before music students, performing art halls abound,” Lucas faculty and guests enter the lobby from reports. “I was constantly exposed to this range of air conditioning and electrical services, including: the concrete sidewalk that separates the pocket of creative people who radiated music building from the arts complex. the arts, and my fondest memories of my Air Conditioning: Electrical: childhood included exploring the avenues Commissioned by the FGCU Foundation, • New Systems • Surge Protection the mural consists of 75 two-by-two-foot of people and venues that Cleveland ivory ceramic tiles engraved with black offer. • Repairs • Outdoor Lighting swirling patterns. Like much of Century’s While he studied business at Cleve- • New Construction & work, it reflects imagery from his beloved land’s Case Western Reserve University, • Panel Replacement Sanibel Island. his primary interest was nevertheless art. Remodel Installations “It was inspired by patterns in low tid- Although he did not study art formally • Semi-Annual Clean • Dock Lighting al areas, the ripples left by the incoming and collaborates with other artists when and outgoing water,” Lucas explained. his work requires illustrations (like the • Heating • Bath Fan Upgrades “The intersecting ripples have a marvel- Archimedes mural in Holmes Hall), he • Indoor Air Quality cultivated his love of photography. ous flow. It’s something I watch during • Insurance Inspections my evening walks on the beach.” “It fascinated me to develop film and • Service Agreements About Century’s Etching Process print in the darkroom with chemistry, Since 1977, Century has been per- light, lenses and, best of all, red safe Sanibel Air and Electric, Inc. | Family Owned & Operated fecting a pioneering process that enables lights,” Century recalled. “To go from 1213 Periwinkle Way | Sanibel, Florida 33957 him to etch images and text on a variety what the eye captured on film and then of media, including porcelain, stone be able to translate it on to photographic LIC # EC-0001761 www.SanibelAir.com • [email protected] LIC # CAC-057364 and glass, with unparalleled clarity and paper ... Well, it just couldn’t get any bet- depth. He first used the technique to etch ter than that. It was magical. I remember the names of 58,000 servicemen and projecting imagery through the enlarger women who lost their lives in Vietnam and spending countless hours crop- 14 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Back To School Bash At SCC
Illusionist Derek Selinger from Canada wows the crowd with his know-how
Hunter Borman gives his testimony of what Jesus has done in his life to an attendee. Amelia White, a local seventh grader here on Sanibel, won the watch and was very excited. It was a fun night for all! Amelia White won the Apple iWatch The Back To School Bash is held annually, as a time for students to get n August 26, Sanibel Community together and hang out before the fall Church’s H20 youth program youth group schedule begins. Starting in Ofor sixth to 12th graders, held its September, the middle school and high annual Back To School Bash. school groups will be studying through With local Christian radio station WAY- the book of 1 Timothy. All sixth to 12th Two girls joust during a Minute-To-Win-It game FM rocking the house, dozens of Little graders are welcome to attend. Middle Caesars pizzas were consumed and spe- school meets from 5 to 7 p.m., and cial guest and illusionist Derek Selinger the high school group meets from 6 to The family-friendly evening will feature wowed the teens. There were also several 8 p.m. in the Youth Center at Sanibel pigs roasted in two different styles by Minute-To-Win-It games to participate in. Community Church, located at 1740 CECI parents and staff. Admission will One of the highlights of the evening Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market) include roasted pork, sides and nonalco- was the giving away of an Apple iWatch every Wednesday evening. holic beverages. Beer and wine will also be available for a suggested donation. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door and $10 for children ages 13 to 18. Kids 12 and under are free. The pre- school strongly recommends that people buy tickets in advance so they can get an accurate head count. Area businesses are invited to spon- sor the event. Currently, sponsorships are available at the silver ($250), gold ($500) and platinum ($1,000) levels. Sponsorship includes tickets to the event and display in promotional materials. The preschool, which opened in 1974, serves families who live or work ORGANIC JUICES, on Sanibel and Captiva. It is open to chil- dren ages 18 months to 5 years. FRESH SMOOTHIES, To register your children, buy event tickets, become a sponsor or donate COFFEE HOUSE, items to the silent auction, call Ms. Cindy at 472-4538. HEALTHY EATS Preschooler Cameron Lee is ready for AND GIFTS. some barbecue Pigs In Paradise 2003 PERIWINKLE WAY SANIBEL ISLAND, FL Event To Benefit We Now Have LOCATED IN TAHITIAN GARDENS PLAZA Early Education Katie Gardenia’s Art he Children’s Education Center 630 Tarpon Bay Rd P: 239.312.4085 of the Islands (CECI) invites com- (near the Over Easy Cafe) Tmunity members to its inaugural Summer Hours : Pigs In Paradise pig roast on Sunday, Monday thru Saturday 10AM - 4PM Daily Hours October 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Visit us on at SanibelArtandFrame Community House, 2173 Periwinkle M-Sat. 10-6 Way. Proceeds from will help fund www.sanibelartandframe.com www.loveamongtheflowers.com student scholarships as well as capital 239-395-1350 improvements to the facility. ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 15 Teen Scene Trip To Water Park From page 1 Shell Found ocal teens are inited to join the Sanibel Recreation Center for a day of “splish- Coastal Cleanup splashing” action at the Adventure Island Water Park in Tampa on Saturday, and trash bags. Participants are asked to LSeptember 12. bring their own water to reduce the use Glide the giant slides and surf the wave pool for one last water blast of summer. of plastic water bottles. Also, please bring Don’t forget to bring some money for meals in the park and on the ride home. Make your own work gloves to reduce the use sure to bring sunscreen, swimsuit and a towel. Coolers are not permitted in the park. of the plastic gloves that will be available. Cost to register is $25 per person, which includes admission ticket and transporta- “Actually, you don’t have to do your tion. The city van will leave the recreation center at 8 a.m. and return time is approxi- pick up between 9 a.m. and noon on mately 5 p.m. Teens ages 12 to 15 are welcome. Van seating is limited. the day of the Coastal Cleanup,” added For more information, call the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345. Serage-Century. “You can do it at low tide the night before when it’s cooler or earlier in the morning on cleanup day. Then, you can come by later and have lunch with us.” SCCF Oyster Restoration Lunch and snacks on the SCCF Nature Center’s porch will be avail- submitted by Sarah Bridenbaugh, SCCF Marine Lab Research Assistant able from 10 a.m. until noon as well as s many of you know, the SCCF Marine Lab recycles oyster shell from three a dumpster to deposit collected trash. local restaurants: The Fish House, The Timbers, and The Lazy Flamingo II Participants should fill out their data cards A(by the causeway). These restaurants have continued to provide us with shell and turn them in at SCCF. throughout the summer and since we began recycling shell in October 2014, over If you have any questions, want to 24,000 pounds of shell have been kept out of landfills and will be going back into our reserve your favorite “cleanup” spot, or Christina Crissinger bay. We are very excited about this at the lab and wanted to share a small victory with get your data cards ahead of time, call hristina Crissinger, visiting from you in the mean time. I hope to have even better news soon! Serage-Century at 472-2329. Cape Coral, found a junonia Again, thank you for your continued support; we truly appreciate every single Cwhile shelling on the beach at volunteer that has helped us reach this point. Until we get our permits, keep eating Send your Blind Pass on September 2. “I saw it in oysters and keep working on those biceps! the water, but when I looked again, it For more information about participating in SCCF’s Oyster Restoration Project, editorial copy to: was gone,” Crissinger said. “When I saw call the SCCF Marine Lab at 395-4617. [email protected] it again, I picked it up and said, ‘Look what I found!’”
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Happy the diamondback terrapin Indie the indigo snake Tank Talks n Tuesday, September 15 at 10 a.m., come and meet the SCCF Nature Center ambassadors. Meet Indie the endangered indigo snake who recently Olaid nine eggs, Happy the snapping turtle, and Lucky the Florida softshell turtle. The diamondback terrapins have laid eggs again this summer… meet two young terrapins that hatched last August. Take a tour with a biologist to learn about the SCCF research and projects associ- ated with these local critters. Bobcat Tales ome and see recent videos of bob- cats on SCCF’s trails. Learn more Cabout the biology and society of this shy feline that peacefully roams the islands. There has never been a nega- tive human bobcat interaction reported on Sanibel. Bobcat Tales will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 10 a.m. in the SCCF auditorium. Cost of the program is $5 per adult, with SCCF members and children attending for free. Following the program, take a walk on the trails to the Sanibel River... you may see bobcat scat. Climb the tower to see Sanibel’s Everglades-like wetlands where the bobcats live. Bobcat grooming itself
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In the book, a lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Public Library welcomes readers Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat. The Sanibel library has the to read the book then watch, or book in print, large type, and CD audiobook. even critique, the movie. The Another literary adaptation is Emma Donoghue’s 2010 international bestseller library’s catalog is filled with Room, which is a film due in theaters on October 16. The book unfolds from the many books that have recently perspective of a 5-year-old-boy, Jack, who has spent his entire life held captive by his been, or plan to be, made into mother’s rapist and kidnapper. Room won many literary awards and The New York films. Times named it as one of its six best fiction titles of 2010. Sanibel Public Library’s col- A Walk in the Woods by lection includes the book, eAudiobook, and audiobook on CD. Bill Bryson is coming to the Brooklyn: A Novel by Colm Tóibí n won the 2009 Costa Novel Award, was short- big screen this month, starring listed for the 2011 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and was longlisted for Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. the 2009 Man Booker Prize. In Brooklyn, Irish immigrant Eilis Lacey navigates her This funny memoir follows an way through New York City in the 1950s. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly Iowa-born man who returns to diminish as romance sweeps Eilis into the intoxicating charm of love until her new life America after 20 years in Eng- is disrupted by her past. The film was a hit at the Sundance Film festival, and is due in land to walk the Appalachian theaters in November. Trail. 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1975 Periwinkle Way 30 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 change up the dull routine of incoming last person complete the story with a silly for four counts. You can increase the School Smart information that arrives via predictable, ending. Kids love this activity. holding of breath by a few seconds once by Shelley M. tedious, well-worn roadways. Our brains Dr. Desaultels also says that brain the children find the rhythm of the exer- Greggs, NCSP are wired for novelty because we pay breaks need to be paired with focused cise. attention to any and every stimulus in our attentions practices for maximum learn- These exercises may seem a bit unusu- ear environment that feels threatening or out ing. She describes this practice as brain al initially but my experiences say they Shelley, of the ordinary. exercise for quieting the thousands of will bring you the desired results of better D I am hav- When we take a brain break, it thoughts that distract and frustrate us focus and attention for your children. ing a difficult time refreshes our thinking and helps us dis- each day. Research repeatedly shows that Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at after the summer cover another solution to a problem or quieting our minds awakens our parasym- Florida SouthWestern State College, break to get my see a situation through a different lens. pathetic nervous system, reducing heart where she teaches psychology and 7- and 9-year-old Below are some ideas that will provide a rate and blood pressure while enhancing education courses. She is also a nation- children to focus brain break and invigorate your children’s our coping strategies to effectively handle ally certified school psychologist and and pay attention thinking processes: the frustrations. Our thinking improves consultant for School Consultation to their homework. • Pick any object out of your kitchen and our emotions begin to regulate so Services, a private educational consult- What can I do to help them? junk drawer and ask your children to that we can approach an experience ing company. Questions for publication Kerri H., Sanibel come up with two ways to use this object more successfully. may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. Kerri, other than for it’s normal uses. They can Below are some of her suggestions. com. Not all questions submitted can Going back to school after a long sum- write or draw their responses and then For the following practices, the goal is to be addressed through this publication. mer, with fewer requirements or the need share their ideas. start with 60 to 90 seconds and build to to focus and pay attention, is difficult. All • Movement is critical to learning. one to five minutes: TILT THE POLE! of us need to learn how to focus when Have your children stand and blink with • Visualize colors while focusing on the What: Shade all day - tilting we learn new material or study something the right eye while snapping the fingers breath. Inhale a deep green, and exhale the umbrella pole. complicated. of their left hand. Repeat this with the left a smoky gray. Have the children imagine Dr. Lori Desaultels, assistant profes- eye and right hand. This sounds simple, the colors as swirling and alive with each Where: Patios, beaches, any sor in the School of Education at Marian but it isn’t. inhale. If your child is de-escalating from location getting sun all day. University, recommends that we teach • Taking turns, ask your children to an angry moment, the color red is a great How: Tilting the Pole! children to use “brain breaks” and draw a picture in the air while their sibling color to exhale. focused attention practices for learning. guesses what it is. You could give them • For younger children, direct them www.tiltthepole.com She says that these techniques “refocus categories such as foods, places, or other to stand and, as they inhale, lift an arm our neural circuitry with either stimulat- ways to narrow the guessing. or leg and wiggle it, exhaling it back to Maximum shade - TILT ing or quieting practices that generate • This is one of my favorite techniques its original position. For younger grades THE POLE! Never move increased activity in the prefrontal cortex, and can be done anywhere. Have one of beginning these focused-attention prac- your chair! Simply tilt and where problem solving and emotional your children begin to tell a story for one tices, it’s good to include an inhale and rotate the umbrella pole in the direction of the sun regulation occur. minute. Make sure someone is timing the exhale with any type of movement. PAIN JOY! Dr. Desaultels describes a brain break speaker. Then have the next person add • Direct the children to inhale for four and have shade all day no shade Shade all as a short period of time when we on for one minute and then the have the counts, hold for four, and exhale slowly long! MAX the SHADE! day
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Celebrating 90 Years Serving Southwest Florida From left, eAward nominees Tim Stone, Preston Schuetz and Hank Aubey ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 33 Will Power Since no one knows what the future brings, when the surviving spouse has any degree of wealth it makes sense to consider filing the return to transfer the unused File An Estate Tax Return exemption. Another recent change to the estate tax return involves the “estate tax clearance When It’s Not Required? letter.” In prior years, the IRS would examine each and every Federal Estate Tax by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Return Form 706 filed. If they have any issues with the return, they would audit it and Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA could potentially assess additional taxes. If, on the other hand, the IRS accepted the tax paid as full and adequate, it would ould you ever file an estate tax return when it’s not issue the tax clearance letter. The IRS typically takes anywhere from nine to 18 required? Sounds ludicrous, doesn’t it? months to issue the tax clearance letter. Probate courts usually will not allow the per- W Not really. You’ll believe me once I explain it to you. sonal representative to close the estate administration until the tax clearance letter was There’s something relatively new in the federal estate tax laws received. Similarly, when the estate sold real estate the tax clearance letter was neces- and it’s called “portability.” What that refers to is the fact that sary to prove to a buyer that the property was not encumbered by estate taxes. any estate tax exemption that isn’t used by a decedent’s estate But under the new rules, no clearance letter is issued unless the filer requests one. can be transferred to his or her spouse. Moreover, the IRS won’t allow the filer to request one until four months have passed In 2015, the federal estate and gift tax exemption amount is after the date of filing the return. This pushes out the time that one can expect to nor- $5.43 million. Let me show you how it works: mally receive a clearance letter by an additional four months following the filing. Suppose “Bud” died with an estate valued at $4 million. In I suspect that the new rules are meant to give the IRS additional time to consider years past, if a decedent’s estate was less than the available exemption, then his estate those estate tax returns only filed for portability purposes. Auditing a return that is filed didn’t file an estate tax return and any unused exemption was lost forever. So in my only for portability purposes isn’t profitable to the IRS because the audit takes man- example Bud’s personal representative (executor) would not file an estate tax return hours but is unlikely to result in any additional taxes collected. This is due to the fact since no return was required. Bud’s unused exemption of $1.43 million was lost. that returns filed to transfer unused exemption do not, by definition, have a taxable But with portability Bud’s estate can transfer his unused estate tax exemption to estate or pay estate taxes. his surviving spouse “Annette.” In order to do so Bud’s personal representative would Without the receipt of a tax clearance letter the filers are unsure if the IRS will need to file a Federal Estate Tax Return Form 706 and make the appropriate elec- accept the surviving spouse’s claim of additional exemption. So it’s a good practice tion to transfer the unused exemption. In this case, the filing of the return and making to request a tax clearance letter. Even if the letter is never requested, the family may the appropriate election would result in Annette’s exemption increasing from $5.43 take comfort in the three-year statute of limitations. The statute of limitations generally million to $6.86 million. If Bud’s personal representative never filed a return, then his states that if the IRS does not challenge a filed return within the three-year time frame unused exemption would be lost forever. then the IRS cannot challenge the amount of the unused exemption transferred to the Suppose at the time of Bud’s death that Annette’s estate is worth $3 million. Should surviving spouse’s estate. Annette file an estate tax return for Bud? It wouldn’t appear that her estate would be There is much to consider for families when a loved one dies. While the new tax taxable at her death since her available exemption is also $5.43 million even without laws provide better avenues to minimize federal estate tax, families are well advised to the use of Bud’s unused exemption. Consider the possibility that Annette’s estate could consider all methods to preserve and transfer as much exemption as possible between substantially increase in value between Bud’s death and her death. Or in the alternative, spouses. what about the possibility that a new law is passed that lowers the estate exemption ©2015 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com. down to $2 million? In either case, Annette would benefit from portability.
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The damage that can result Swimmer’s have loose ligaments and tendons in the from leaking pipes is incredible. I was at shoulder compared to the average per- Should Never a home that the occupants had left for a Shoulder son. The close swimming motion of the long weekend; a pipe had burst on the arm to the body may also compromise Do To Your Home third floor, and the damage to this home blood supply to the rotator cuff tendons. by Bryan Hayes looked like a bomb went off. With repetition, the tendon becomes So, I covered four things to never do injured and unable to support the joint here are four to your home. But please, for the sake of adequately, becoming unstable and things I sug- your family, check your smoke detectors allowing for too much movement in the Tgest that you on a monthly basis. Smoke detectors save joint. Combined with overuse and poor should never do to lives, but only when they are working. A technique, the irritation and impingement your home. They good way to remember is to check them known as Swimmer’s Shoulder develops. are: every time you pay your electrical bill. The instability must be corrected or it can 1. Work On Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- lead to glenoid labrum tears, impinge- Your Own Plumbing tioning contractor. He also owns, with ment syndrome, and eventual surgery. – First off, because his brother Todd, an electrical business Treatment can involve land-based I absolutely hate on Sanibel. He can be reached plumbing work. I by Ross Hauser, MD exercise and core strengthening, analysis at [email protected]. can work on A/C and electrical all day and Marion Hauser, MS, RD of technique and training methods to alternate and improve stroke styles to long, but ask me to change the smallest Superior Interiors loridians spend numerous sum- enhance recovery and prevent the issue little plumbing thing and I’m at the hard- mer hours enjoying recreational from reoccurring, as well as addressing ware store 15 times before I even start. Imaginative For competitive swimming at our the ligament and tendon weakness in the Not to mention the disaster that could beautiful beaches and refreshing pools. shoulder. The swimmer who has shoulder result. Trust me, it’s cheaper to hire a Accessories Swimming is a fantastic sport that com- pain for more than two months, very plumber. by Jeanie Tinch bines strength, flexibility and endurance. likely has an injured ligament or tendon. 2. Don’t Do Your Own Electrical – The biomechanics of the strokes used in When the pain does not go away, This might sound like it’s self serving, but ore than swimming, however, can unfortunately regenerative treatment such as think about it this way. Think about what anything lead to shoulder pain. In fact, about 90 Prolotherapy, can be sought to cor- you do or did for a living. Now, imagine Melse in your percent of musculoskeletal problems of rect the multi-directional instability. the average person trying to do what you home, your acces- swimmers relate to the shoulders. Prolotherapy is an injection treatment did… let’s say you were a boat mechanic. sories give each and One of the most common shoulder that initiates the repair cascade in a joint, Would you go out on a boat that the aver- every room a little injuries among swimmers is Swimmer’s therefore, strengthening and stabilizing age Joe repaired, with little or no experi- bit of your personal- Shoulder. Increased training intensity, the joint naturally and allowing the swim- ence? Again, it’s usually always better and ity. Without them, overuse, incorrect stroke mechanics and mer to return to the water. safer to hire the right professional. you only have the shoulder instability all play a role in the This information is not intended 3. Don’t Do Your Own A/C Repair setting for a model development of Swimmer’s Shoulder. continued on page 35 – Please change your filters, but when it room in a model comes to the rest, see 1 and 2 above. home. Accessories make each 4. Don’t Leave Your Home For More continued on page 36 Than A Day Without Turning The Water
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Any have a healthy productive relationship suggestions how to next time? do this? In the meantime as you are process- A: While a break up can be very ing these factors and pondering why painful (and sometimes a relief too) many you would want your ex back, be sure couples decide to reunite, even remarry to spend time on practicing the most again. Whatever the issues were that led extreme self-care of you. Whether that to the breakup to begin with, wanting means dating and brushing up on activi- your ex back may take a bit of work, ties you enjoy, then take the time to do time and patience. this. If you do reunite, there will be work There can be many reasons why to do. If it doesn’t manifest, then per- someone would want an ex back. There haps you are supposed to be with some- was obviously some payoff in the rela- one else who is meant to be in your tionship that would make you want highest good. another go-around. What was the payoff Constance Clancy-Fisher, EdD is that makes you want this person in your a licensed mental health therapist, Golisano Children’s Hospital under construction life again? It may help to make a list of hypnotherapist, author and holistic the pros and cons about the relationship stress management instructor. She can ee Memorial Health System Foundation thanks the 836 individuals, businesses before the break up occurred. What did be reached at constanceclancyfisher@ and organizations who banded together to donate over $1.3 million to meet you not like, like and love about it? Next, gmail.com. Lthe matching challenge issued by SWFL Children’s Charities. All gifts support Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida’s capital campaign. This past May, SWFL Children’s Charities committed to match each and every Eden Energy Medicine dollar donated to the capital campaign by July 31, up to a total of $1.2 million. The An easy solution to ease these con- organization sponsors the annual Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest, donating pro- ditions is to rub the Large Intestine 4 ceeds to local charities with the lion’s share directed to Golisano Children’s Hospital. Dry Skin, Mouth, Acupoint (a major point on the LI merid- “We’re pleased our challenge encouraged other community members to donate ian), which is located on the top of the over $1.3 million to help build the new Golisano Children’s Hospital,” said Elaine Nasal Passages? hand in the webbing between the thumb Hawkins, president of SWFL Children’s Charities. “For donors to come together in and index finger. Place the index finger this way over the course of just 90 days is phenomenal and a testament to how impor- Rub Large and thumb of the other hand over this tant this project is to the children of Southwest Florida and their families.” web and begin gently circling the area, Gifts made through the matching challenge support construction of a new state- Intestine Points which is likely feeling quite fibrous, con- of-the art, 128-bed comprehensive pediatric hospital on the grounds of HealthPark by Karen L. tinuing until the density of the area dis- Medical Center in south Fort Myers. The new facility will open in 2017. Semmelman, sipates. It is likely very tender and may “We are truly honored by the many individuals and trusts that rapidly stepped up to Certified EEM, take days to enable the area to soften. This creates an environment where help us to meet SWFL Children’s Charities’ matching challenge,” added Jim Nathan, JD, AAML (03-12) president of Lee Memorial Health System. “We also thank SWFL Children’s Charities moisture can then penetrate the body, f you know making space and thus reducing the for playing such a vital role in our journey to build America’s newest children’s hos- someone who pital, for their help in generating new contributions to our capital campaign, and of ongoing dryness. Ihas a tendency Another Acupoint on the LI meridian course, for their past generous gifts well in excess of $10 million.” toward dry skin, Prior to the matching challenge, SWFL Children’s Charities had already pledged that will bring relief to congestion and or they just can’t dryness is LI 20, the last point on the $10 million to help build the new Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. seem to “quench The organization fulfilled that pledge in early May and issued the challenge at that meridian. Since the meridians run on the thirst” and the both side of the body, rub with gradually time. mouth is always Community groups, businesses, and individuals wishing to make a capital campaign increasing pressure on each side of the dry, or they are continually carrying nostril where the nostril connects to the gift to help build the new Golisano Children’s Hospital should visit www.childrenshos- eye drops with them for the dryness pitalgoal.org or contact Lee Memorial Health System Foundation at 343-6950. cheek area. in the eyes, or perhaps have an ongo- As you learn to go to these two ing issue with constipation, or maybe points regularly, expect to see relief from the continual need to use an ointment the dryness, plus they also soothe the for the nasal passages – think large digestive system, alleviating gas, diarrhea intestine. Why? Large intestine is asso- and constipation. This will not happen ciated with one of the 5 Rhythms: the overnight, but by incorporating it into Metal Rhythm. The Metal Rhythm also your routine, expect to see shifts. contains the lung meridian. Those 20 Have fun with your energy! Next percent of the population that have a week’s topic is Digestive Problems? primary rhythm of metal can expect Learn How To Overcome Stomach to have issues associated with dry- Upset. ness, skin, irritated or swollen eyes, If you have a question, email Karen sinus congestion, stuffy nose, swollen Semmelman at SemmEnergyCenter@ glands... do you see a pattern with gmail.com. Learn more at www.sem- these conditions? They are all about melmanenergy.com. EEM does not holding onto something and not letting diagnose or cure illness, but working go – that’s characteristic of a person with subtle energies of the body has with a Metal Rhythm. been shown to help many conditions. ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 39 deaRPharmacist lymph tissue near the tonsils in the upper of testing can give you false negatives, a airway. false sense of comfort and worse, a nega- ISLAND SUN BUSINESS Three Foods Adenoids and tonsils are part of the tive result when you are truly positive. NEWSMAKERS immune system and protect against Food intolerances must be identi- To Avoid If germs that we swallow or breathe in. fied properly and eliminated to fully From birth to age six, these tissues grow relieve the allergic inflammation and You Snore as the immune system develops. They swollen tissue. If you deal with chronic by Suzy Cohen, RPh slowly shrink unless there problems. snoring, sleep apnea, swollen tonsils or Instead of shrinking, adenoids swell up in enlarged adenoids you need to tease out ear response to food allergies, the top three the underlying cause. Immune boosting Pharmacist: offenders being milk, eggs and cod. supplements can be helpful, however, D Do you Complications of ATH include chronic nothing you take negates the damage know someone that ear infections, ear pain, stuffy nose, done by food sensitivities. The offending snores all night? swollen glands in the neck, snoring and foods have to be removed. The intestinal Don’t let snoring ruin respiratory infections. Children and adults permeability has to be repaired. The your relationship or are usually offered antibiotics for these adenoids and tonsils will eventually shank cause sleep depriva- conditions, which almost makes sense and your breathing will improve, both Brooke Brownyard Pat Moore tion. Snoring may be unless you find out that the person has a day and night. controllable. chronic problem, they eat common food This information is not intended Top Producers What about your allergens or they lack a positive culture. to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- sweet child? How many earaches has he ATH may be behind the snoring and tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The rooke Brownyard was the top or she been medicated for? I sadly won- obstructive sleep apnea. Recent research 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered producing associate at Premier der how many children have undergone found allergic inflammation within the pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. BSotheby’s International Realty for tonsillectomies due to repeated infec- glands and tonsils are provoking the SuzyCohen.com. the month of August. Pat Moore was the tions? Maybe those kids could have kept swollen tissue. The allergic inflamma- top listing associate. their tonsils and just went off foods that tion was IgG or Type III, which is a are known to trigger the problem, as well delayed response to foods. Basically, the as earaches, respiratory infections and “delayed” immune complexes show up asthma. after about three hours, but could take up abused along with it is getting hard to Studies point to food allergies or sen- to two weeks to develop the full allergic Mom And Me take. Is it like this where you live? sitivities as one underlying cause of snor- response! Doris ing and a common complication of ear Can you test for IgG, IgE or IgA Dear Doris, aches for children. immunoglobulins? Yes you can. It’s pretty Medical care is an industry, a very Researchers have tested the theory of easy and I will share these special tests in complex industry. To stay in business, food allergies causing something called the longer version of this article; just sign medical practices need more revenue “adenotonsillar hypertrophy,” or ATH. up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. coming in than expenses going out. That is the medical term for enlarged com Unfortunately, the strategies for reducing adenoids, and adenoids are patches of This is a big deal. The current method expenses include reducing the number of support staff, using technology (i.e. phone routing systems) to increase productivity, minimum education requirements for staff and increasing the number of patients by Lizzie and Pryce seen per day. What all of this seems to mean to patients is that we have become izzie and Pryce answer your ques- “work units,” “tasks” and to some office tions and give advice about aging staff, “interruptions” in their productivity. Lconcerns from a two-generational To the credit of some offices I have perspective. A mother and daughter found, the physicians and support staff DOCTORS EYECARE CENTERS team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health have found a way to practice medicine educator, and Pryce is a licensed psycho- and run a business in a way that does not Robert G. LeSage, OD • Timothy E. Underhill, OD therapist in private practice who special- forget the patient. I hope you can find a izes in the care of elders and people with similar office. chronic illnesses. Pryce Professional Eye Care For Over 20 years Dear Mom & Me, Dear Doris, I am fed up being treated as if I am Exactly the same – this seems to be an inconvenience at my medical center. the way modern medical offices are I would leave in a flash, but no one else going. No longer will physicians know around here takes Medicare. I am not a your name or even care because it is nuisance, having been there only once in only a business. However, some people a year. do have physicians who care, will call on I called and – after going through all of the phone and run their offices the old the hoops on their telephone system – I fashioned way. finally reached a “live one.” She asked My husband goes out of state and has my name and birth date and then asked a team of physicians who are wonderful “Why do you want to see the doctor... and it is no wonder Johns Hopkins has what’s wrong with you?” The earliest ap- been rated number one for patient care pointment was in six weeks, and then she for about the last 20 years. said, “If you’re not satisfied, call 9-1-1 or Lizzie go to the hospital emergency.” Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is It is bad enough being old, but being [email protected].
239-482-0355 Our email address is [email protected] 5995 South Pointe Blvd, #111 • Fort Myers 40 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 SCORPIO (October 23 to November presidential farewell address, officially because they’d never expect it.” ★★★★ 21) This is a good time to expand your announcing that he will step down as the ● Dom Perignon -- he of champagne My Stars view from the known to the unfamiliar. nation’s first president. Rarely, if ever, in fame -- was a Benedictine monk. FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 Confronting new situations could be the history of Western civilization had a ● Now that school is back in session, ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Care- challenging, but ultimately also could be national leader voluntarily relinquished those who had the summer off might be ful, Lamb. Taking on too many tasks at extremely satisfying. his title. suffering from dysania -- finding it dif- one time can cause you to create more SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to ● On Sept. 15, 1916, during the Battle ficult to get out of bed in the morning. snarls each time you try to work your December 21) Giving advice to those of the Somme, the British launch a major Some of us, of course, experience dysania way through the tangled mass. Best to who just want validation for what they’re offensive against the Germans, employing year-round. handle one job at a time. doing can be unsettling. So back off and tanks for the first time in history. Some ● If you’re one of those parents who TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Mak- save your counsel for those who really of the 40 or so primitive tanks advanced has to be careful walking around the ing bold moves is what Bovines do. But appreciate it. more than a mile into enemy lines. house barefoot, you probably will not be the best moves are made with lots of data CAPRICORN (December 22 to Janu- ● On Sept. 20, 1946, the inaugural surprised to learn that the LEGO com- to provide backup just in case you charge ary 19) Cultivating a more positive atti- Cannes Film Festival opens in the resort pany makes more than 3,500 different into an unexpected complication. A new tude not only makes you feel better about city on the French Riviera. The outbreak pieces in more than 60 colors. relationship shows promise. yourself, but also has an upbeat effect on of World War II had forced the cancella- ● Weddings in Sweden are not for the GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Shar- those around you, especially that certain tion of the inaugural Cannes festival in jealous type. In that country, tradition ing credit for a job well done is easy for someone. 1939. states that if the bride leaves the room, you to do, but not necessarily for your AQUARIUS (January 20 to February ● On Sept. 19, 1957, the United States all the men line up to kiss her. What’s partner. But fair is fair. Don’t let yourself 18) Keeping the lines of communication detonates a 1.7 kiloton nuclear weapon good for the goose is good for the gan- be denied the right to have your contribu- open and accessible is the key to estab- in an underground tunnel 65 miles north der, though -- if the groom leaves, all tions recognized. lishing the right foundation on which to of Las Vegas. The test was the first fully the women are supposed to get in line CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Com- build an important and meaningful rela- contained underground detonation and to demonstrate their affection. I imagine munication is important to help bridge tionship. Stay with it. produced no radioactive fallout. very few exes are invited to Swedish a gap that can lead to problems at home PISCES (February 19 to March 20) ● On Sept. 18, 1960, Fidel Castro weddings. and/or at the workplace. Find a way to Before agreeing to act on a request, con- arrives in New York City as the head ● British writer Lewis Carroll -- best get your points across before the breach sider using your perceptive Piscean tal- of the Cuban delegation to the United known for his book “Alice’s Adventures becomes a chasm. ents to see what might lie hidden beneath Nations. Castro’s visit was climaxed by in Wonderland” -- invented the idea of LEO (July 23 to August 22) Relation- its surface and could possibly cause prob- his four-hour speech, a blistering attack the dust jacket for books. ships, whether business or personal, lems later on. on American “aggression” and “imperial- ● Those who study such things say that need to be watched carefully for signs of BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a friend ism.” In January 1961, the U.S. severed a parakeet would rather look at itself than trouble. Any negative indications should who, if you err at all, does so on the side diplomatic relations with Cuba. at another parakeet. In a test, the birds be dealt with before they become too bur- of concern for those you care about. ● On Sept. 14, 1975, Elizabeth Ann were placed in cages side-by-side, then densome. Seton is canonized by Pope Paul VI at one was removed and a mirror put in its VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) THIS WEEK IN HISTORY the Vatican in Rome, becoming the first place. The parakeet that was left spent Congratulations. A more positive aspect American-born Catholic saint. In 1797, quadruple the time looking at its reflec- highlights much of the Virgo’s week. You ● On Sept. 16, 1620, the Mayflower Seton founded the Society for the Relief tion as it did looking at its companion. should find others more receptive to your sails from Plymouth, England, bound of Poor Widows with Small Children in suggestions, and also more likely to act for the New World. Along the way, the New York. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY on them. settlers formulated and signed the May- LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) flower Compact, establishing constitu- STRANGE BUT TRUE “This is the final test of a gentleman: All work and little play could wear the tional law and the rule of the majority, an his respect for those who can be of no Libra’s usually positive attitude down. important precursor to American democ- ● It’s not known who made the fol- possible service to him.” -- William Lyon Take some much-needed time off. 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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Cortile Naples 2006 4,124 $2,775,000 $2,550,000 40 Beachview Country Club Estates Sanibel 2004 2,224 $999,000 $915,000 177 Cedar Glen Bonita Springs 2000 2,793 $825,000 $760,000 141 Cape Coral Cape Coral 1964 2,187 $709,000 $712,000 43 St. Moritz Miromar Lakes 2004 2,733 $669,000 $640,000 74 Cape Coral Cape Coral 1998 3,420 $649,900 $630,000 279 Gumbo Limbo Sanibel 1983 2,434 $649,000 $585,000 94 Edison Park Fort Myers 2005 3,362 $598,000 $560,000 74 The Vines Fort Myers 1997 3,334 $530,000 $527,000 295 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2001 2,143 $525,000 $525,000 2 Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate ★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 45 ★ ★ ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ CLASSIFIEDS ★ ★ ★
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LIVE • Hold the fi sh in the water while will let you know when it’s ready to ☼NS 9/11 CC TFN you unhook it if you’re going to swim off. release it. • Florida just recently changed ON THE • The less you can touch a fi sh the regulations on fi shing from before release the better for the shore. Florida residents as well as ISLANDS fi s h . out of state visitors need a fi shing ARE YOU LOOKING FOR • If you want a picture with the license to fi sh from shore. A REALLY FUN JOB? FULL TIME VACATION The Jacaranda has live ArtFest Fort Myers - Southwest Florida’s RESERVATIONS AGENT entertainment on Monday with premier art festival and largest weekend Full Time Vacation Reservations Agent – Renata, playing funk, jazz and festival is hiring - year-round position contemporary. On Tuesday, it’s Sir starting now. Want to know more? Must be familiar with Sanibel & Captiva Email us at Islands. Candidate should possess good Mitch, playing classic rock, R&B [email protected] communication skills, computer knowledge; and dance. Wednesday is Barbara ☼NS 9/4 NC TFN Excel and Word profi cient Dexter, playing contemporary, old- and like working with people. ies and current hits. Thursday is Excellent compensation package based on Vacation Rental experience. Eric Malibu, playing contemporary, Respond only by Fax to 239 437-7543 or reggae and dance. email to [email protected] The Mucky Duck on Andy JERRY’S FOODS ☼NS 9/4 CC TFN Rosse Lane, Captiva features WAITRESSES OR WAITERS music by Gary Earle on Thursday Looking for experienced Waitresses or and Friday. Gene Federico plays Waiters with open availability Monday on Saturday. Gary Earle plays through Sunday. If interested call LEGAL NOTICE and ask for Kim 472-9300. Sunday; Mark Dupuy plays on ☼NS 5/29 CC TFN Monday; Perry English plays on Tuesday; and Gene Federico plays NOTICE OF FILING PETITION on Wednesday. FOR DIVORCE Sea Breeze Café at Sundial To WEBBS C. BELVAL: Beach Resort & Spa has island HELP WANTED Pursuant to an Order for Publication signed style live entertainment on Mon- Live on the Island and looking by the Honorable Brian J. Amero on the 9th days from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for PT work 1-2 days per week. day of July 2015, you are hereby notifi ed Traditions on the Beach at Flexible schedule. Call 472-4886. that a Petition for Divorce has been fi led ☼NS 9/4 BM TFN Island Inn has live music Friday in the Superior Court of Henry County, and Saturday with Joe McCormick Georgia, Case No. SU-CV-0821-BA, on March 13, 2015 a Petition which seeks to and Marvilla Marzan, playing R&B, obtain a divorce from you. jazz and pop. Woody Brubaker You may obtain a copy of this Petition performs on Wednesday. Joe from the Clerk of Superior Court of McCormick and Marvilla Marzan VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Henry County, One Courthouse Square, play on Thursday. Volunteers needed for light general McDonough, Georgia 30253, The Island Cow on Periwinkle maintenance. Call (CHR) Community 770-288-8022. Petition Way has live entertainment on Fri- Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. After you review the , you must fi le day with Gene Federico. Jay Helt ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN your written answer and objections to the Petition with the Clerk of Superior Court. plays on Saturday. Dan Confrey You must also serve a copy of your answer plays on Sunday. upon the Petitioner, whose address is as RC Otter’s on Andy Rosse follows: Barbara Exil, 1255 Labonte Pkwy, Lane, Captiva, has live music daily McDonough, GA 30253. with dining inside and out. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Your answer must be made within sixty The Bailey-Matthews National Shell (60) days of the Order for Service by Restaurant owners/managers, Museum needs Education and Great Hall Publication. please email or fax any changes volunteers. No experience necessary, will Signed this June day of 15, 2015 by to your entertainment schedule to train. Please contact Melanie at Barbara A. Harrison, CLERK, Superior [email protected] or 395- (239) 395-2233 ext 11. Court of Henry County, Georgia ☼NS 7/11 NC TFN ☼NR 9/11 CC 10/2 2299. ★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ 46 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 Pets Of The Week ello, my name is Peebs. I’m a 2-year-old spayed female American HStaffordshire terrier. I’ve been at the shelter for six months so I really, really hope someone sees this and gives me my NEWSPAPER forever home. I’m sweet and sassy with a zest for life. I’ve got charm, beauty and Sanibel & Captiva Islands eyes that will melt your heart. I love to play and swim so if you love to have fun, CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 you’ll love me! Emergency ...... 911 My adoption fee is $10 (regularly $75) Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 during Animal Services’ Fall In Love adop- Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 tion promotion. On Call Captiva Deputy...... 477-1000 Hello, my name is Captain. I’m a Fire Department - Sanibel ...... 472-5525 4-month-old neutered male domestic short- Fire Department - Captiva ...... 472-9494 hair. I have a spunky little personality you’re Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 sure to love. You’ll never be bored around Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 me – I can entertain you for hours or just Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 keep myself busy. My foster mom thinks I’m Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 the “cat’s pajamas.” I don’t know what that City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 means, but I think it’s good! Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 Peebs ID# 613632 Building Department ...... 472-4555 My adoption fee is $10 (regularly $75) Planning Department ...... 472-4136 during Animal Services’ Fall In Love adop- Library - Sanibel ...... 472-2483 tion promotion. Cats and kittens are also Library - Captiva ...... 239-533-4890 two-for-one adoption fee. Post Office - Sanibel ...... 472-1573 For information about this week’s Post Office - Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Post Office - Captiva ...... 472-1674 on to Animal Services’ website at www. Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Center 4 Life - Senior Center ...... 472-5743 to the animal’s ID number. The website ARTS updates every hour so you will be able Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 to see if these or any other pets are still Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 available. BIG ARTS - Barrier Island Group for the Arts ...... 395-0900 The shelter is open for adoptions from Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 Cypress Parkway. The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 All adoptions include spay/neuter sur- Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 gery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 vaccination and county license if three SW Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 months or older, flea treatment, worming, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABWA - American Business Women’s Assoc...... 565-7872 or 433-7798 heartworm test for dogs six months and American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL cats, training DVD, 10-day health guaran- Audubon Society ...... 472-3744 tee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. CHR Community Housing & Resources ...... 472-1189 The adoption package is valued at Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 $500. Captain ID# 624074 CROW - Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife ...... 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel - Friends in Service Here ...... 472-0404 Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 PAWS Of Sanibel Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 Lana Kiwanis Club ...... 677-7299 League of Women Voters ...... [email protected] AWS of Sanibel is desparately search- Lions Club, Jeff MacDonald ...... 302-521-1158 ing for a foster or forever home for Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Pbeautiful Lana. She is the momma MOAA - Military Officers Assc. of America, Alex MacKenzie . . . . 395-9232 kitty trapped a couple weeks ago on West Newcomers ...... 472-9332 Gulf Drive. She is about one year old, Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 combo tested, spayed and immunized. If Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 you can help in any way, contact Pam at PAWS ...... 472-4823 PAWS of Sanibel at 472-4823. Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... www.usps.org/localusps/sancap Sanibel-Captiva Republican Caucus ...... 395-1202 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 Sanibel Youth Soccer...... www.sanibelsoccer.org . . 395-2040 United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 Read us online at United Way 211 Helpline 24 hour ...... 211 or 433-3900 Zonta Club ...... 728-1971 IslandSunNews.com ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 SCCF Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation ...... 472-2329 To be listed in calling card email your information to: [email protected] Lana ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 47 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 43 48 ISLAND SUN - SEPTEMBER 11, 2015