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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS, FL PERMIT #5718 Postal Customer A ECRWSS SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 52 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JUNE 22, 2012 JUNE SUNRISE/SUNSET: 22 6:36 • 8:24 23 6:37 • 8:25 24 6:37 • 8:25 25 6:37 • 8:25 26 6:38 • 8:25 27 6:38 • 8:25 28 6:38 • 8:25 Snappy Shrimp Week At Sanibel Sea School submitted by Jenna Sullivan hen you’re driving over the bridge to Wthe first causeway Island and the tide is low, look east. You might see a small, crescent-shaped island poking out of San Carlos Bay. Usually, this island is a relatively quiet sandbar, populated occasionally by wading birds, sea hares or crabs. Last week, however, you might have seen a small Jason Boeckman, Kelly Greten and Bianca De Sanctis rehearse a scene from The Star- crowd of (small) people on Spangled Girl the island, doing something curious: sticking one ear in the water. These were the Community Players’ Production Of staff and campers at Sanibel Sea School’s Snappy Shrimp Simon Hit Coming To Strauss Theater Week, and they were listen- IG ARTS Community Players at Herb Strauss Theater will perform Neil ing for the sound of snap- Catherine Main takes her first surfing ride ever Simon’s The Star-Spangled Girl at 8 p.m. on July 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, ping shrimp. B20 and 21. Last week’s camp was all about the sounds marine creatures make and why they continued on page 26 continued on page 25 Impacts Of New Reef Project With USS Mohawk by Michael Heider umans have been altering their environment since the time of the Hhunter-gatherers. For the most part, this activity has been undertaken for the purpose of making the world safer and to provide easier access to food. The idea of altering the environ- ment to make it better for the environ- ment’s sake is brand new in terms of human history. There is a currently a general discus- sion about the ecological benefits of arti- ficial structures in locations with natural coral reefs. The notion is that they con- centrate fish population in locations that are known to fishermen. Since we do not have a natural reef in Lee County, the efforts to create artificial reefs create truly new housing for marine life. The USS Mohawk will provide a multi- level environment for numerous species. A wide variety of reef fish at the top, which starts at about 35 feet; a zone which still has enough natural sunlight to support continued on page 32 Underwater structures provide countless gathering points for marine life 2 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 22, 2012 One recent visitor to the museum remembers waiting with her four children for the old Bailey Store to open at 4 p.m. on Sundays so they could get a treat Schoolhouse or whatever moves them and the cheerful staff of those days (the to record their Sanibel experiences. Rushworths). I remember early conserva- Loose-leaf pages (themselves a reminder tion education with George Campbell, his of times past, having come into use easy way of teaching as he walked and around 1900) and pens are provided, how to observe the subtleties of nature. and that’s all one needs to bring the Remembrances become more dear with Esperanza Woodring’s name comes up throughout almost all of the stories shared by past alive. time. Thanks for your efforts with the Sanibel old-timers From an Orlando, Florida visitor: museum.” “I remember coming over on the ferry Read more about people’s experi- back in the early 1950s with our four ences living on and visiting Sanibel at the Visitor Tales From The Sanibel children. It was a treat for them to drive Sanibel Historical Museum & Village. In to the old store and wait for it to open addition, the Old Bailey Store contains Historical Museum & Village at 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon so they copies of old newspapers, and just about hroughout the Sanibel Historical to share their memories of Sanibel could get a treat.” all the houses have plenty of reading Museum & Village’s seven build- – as long-time residents, as visitors From a Charlotte, North Carolina visi- material explaining their history. Tings are binders inviting visitors of many years, as students at the Old tor: The Sanibel Historical Museum and “I am a fourth generation islander. I Village is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. was born at Lee Memorial in Fort Myers. Wednesday through Saturday through My great-grandparents moved to Sanibel August 4, and reopens on November 7 in 1952 when my granddad was 15. with full days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is The Sanibel Sprout My granddad, James Pickens, ran Photo located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG Sanibel for years (which is now the Island ARTS). There is handicap access to all Your place to thrive! Bookshop) and my mom grew up here buildings. Admission is $5 for adults 18 Organic, Nutritious, Healthy Lifestyle as well. I went to third grade and part of and over. Members and children under fourth at The Sanibel School. And this 18 are free. Become a member and trip (2010), my boyfriend proposed on enjoy unlimited visits, giving you a chance THE ONLY ORGANIC HEALTH Captiva at sunset. Sanibel is a special to experience all the museum has to place for the Pickens family.” offer. Single memberships are $25; fam- FOOD STORE ON THE ISLAND! From a visitor in April 2010: ily memberships are $50; and more levels “My parents were married at Casa are also available. For information, call THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL: Amy’s Organic Cakes Ybel in 1947. We lived on the island until 472-4648 during business hours. $ 00 I was 18 months. My Uncle Jack, known Chocolate, Orange & Gluten Free! 3. as the ‘Old Goat,’ had a restaurant called • Fresh Certifi ed Organic Produce Jack’s Place. He built a bomb shelter next to the restaurant. Uncle Jack’s wife was • Delicious Snacks, Treats and Drinks Gertrude. She helped him run the restau- $1 Per Bag Book • Wide Selection of Gluten Free and Vegan Products rant. My mother cooked at the restaurant at various times over the years. Jack Sale At Sanibel • Highest Quality Supplements & Nutraceuticals and Gertrude had two daughters, Mary and Martha. Mary married Dewey Miller Public Library • Coming Soon: Healthy, Delicious and Martha married Ralph Woodring, Esperanza’s son. Uncle Jack was retired he semi-annual book sale is cur- Certified Organic Juice Bar from the Marines and was a martial arts rently under way at the Sanibel Store hours: Mon. - Fri. 10am-6pm • Closed Sat. & Sun. expert.” TPublic Library, located at 770 From a Springville, New York visitor: Dunlop Road. The sale begins at 9 a.m. Located at: 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 9 “I recall in the mid-1970s as a child daily and will be held in the library’s 239-472-4499 exploring the end of Bailey Road where ground floor lobby. Visit our website at: www.thesanibelsprout.com this building (the village’s Old Bailey Books will be sold for $1 per bag. All Store) stood, not realizing the site was so sales benefit the Sanibel Public Library filled with history. I remember some old Foundation, Inc. and its efforts to sup- pilings leftover from the ferry wharf, with port the library and library programming. a gull sitting on top. This was a scene Bring your cash, checks and plastic. The my mother painted about then, one of sale will last until the books are sold. the first of many over the years. I have For additional information, or to fond memories of stays at the Island Inn, make a contribution to the Sanibel Public Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food. – Hippocrates 460 BC the beach, dining hall (dinner jackets!) Library Foundation, Inc., call 472-2483 or visit www.sanlib.org. ISLAND SUN - JUNE 22, 2012 3 Sanibel Island Fireworks Night 2012 Wednesday, July 4th • 6pm to 9pm Fireworks @ Dusk Presented By: www.businessesbythebeach.com John R. Wood Island Real Estate Inc. A special thanks to our media sponsors: Music by: Watch the fireworks in style! Kids Games! At: Cotton Candy, Ice Cream, Pig Roast Soft Pretzels! Grilled Hot Dogs, Hamburgers & Chicken! Putting Competition & Pool Party! Kids Contests! $5 Parking Food & Beverage Bring the Tickets for Sale whole family! 4 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 22, 2012 Hortoons American Legion Post 123 News n Sunday, June 24, the American Legion Post 123 for a barbecue Ochicken and ribs dinner from 1 to 8 p.m. Every Wednesday, a meatloaf and mashed potato dinner is served from 4 to 9 p.m., with Marty Stokes & The Captiva Band playing the blues from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Every Monday night, Post 123 hosts 9-Ball Pool Tournaments starting at 6 p.m. This week’s winner of the first match was Jack Desi Fish while Tom Schaner took second. The second match winner was Kevin Portoff while Dennis Bender came in second. Texas Hold’em is played every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. New players are always wel- come. Every Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich is on the menu all day. Other menu items include a half-pound burger. Stop in and check out the daily special. Food is served every day and the public is welcome.