ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND LIVING SEPTEMBER 4,2008 B Island turns Children's Education Center celebrates milestone BylDAVAYNBERG [email protected] Tucked away behind the seagrape hedges on Casa Ybel Road, the Children's Education Center of the Islands — with its brightly lit and colorful classrooms filled with the warmth and dedication of its staff— has fixed its place in Sanibel's history as it celebrates "35 years of Dedication to Education." In 1974, a group of parents decided to start the school where 3- and 4-year-olds could could partake in group social activities to help prepare them for kindergarten. They call themselves a "true community school," declaring their ded- ication to serving the island's residents and employees regardless of their income, race or religion. Their mission is to create a nurturing environment that pro- duces joyful, curious and confi- dent children by combining a diversified, developmental ly- appropriate curriculum and a parent partnership system. Here, parents serve on the Children's Education Center Board of Directors and assist with run- ning the school. "The Children's Education Center is 'one of a kind' in that it was estab- lished 35 years ago by Sanibel families as a parent co- op rather than a privately owned school," said Jana Yates, the school's director. "Over the years, the school retained the family as it's primary focus. With the concern for the child's education at it's center, the facul- ty, staff and parents, function as one family unit." The tuition fees cover educational expenses, and the school depends on fundraising and donations for capital improvements and donations. In November, the school will hold another one of its fundraisers, where a Vespa scooter will be raffled off at the Bank of the Islands for $20 per ticket. Today, this parent co-op takes care of 49 families and welcomed a total of 24 new ones at the beginning of the school year few weeks ago. They have a total of six teachers and 51 students, ages 2 to 5. Yates explained that the Sanibel community has been extremely sup- IDA VAYNBERG Assistant Director Lu Sares, left, and Silvia Zavala take their 4-year-old classes out to the play- See ICON, page 3B ground at the Children's Education Center of the Islands. *

WHAT'S INSIDE 4Ding' Family Fun Day to feature three Page, the Island Faces bald eagle, visited during Labor Day live animal shows 2006's "Ding" happenings at Darling Days Submitted by CHELLE KOSTER WALTON and is return- Sanibel Live animal presentations have always been a ing by popu- Recreation highlight of Family Fun Day, climax of the week- lar demand. long "Ding" Darling Days. This year, the Sunday, Center / 7B Oct. 26 event will present three separate shows star- ring wild creatures from snakes to a bald eagle. The Calusa Herpetological Society will present Sports roundup two reptile shows with different themes. The 11:30 a.m. "Fabulous Florida Reptile Show," sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club, showcases native creatures while the 3 p.m. "Exotic Reptiles: Keep SPECIAL TO Them Out Of The Wild" show, sponsored by THE REPORTER Florida State Sandalfoot Condominium, will alert the audience of League honors the dangers of releasing non-native creatures. Miracle trio / 9B Between the two reptile presentations, Audubon See DING, page 3B Locals look to find homes for abandoned chihuahuas By ELLA NAYOR enayor® breezenewspapers.com A handful of local residents worked together last week to find homes for five tiny dogs that became homeless after their owner passed away. A mercy effort for five chi- huahuas — named Flame, Rufus, Chico, Sisi and Waldo — ensued after their owner, Natalie Brown, passed away on Aug. 17. Brown, 86, lived in The Dunes with her dogs. SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Flame Rufus Sisi Waldo Melissa Gribble, Bergie Chico Vertesch, Inga Bredahl and Brian and Colleen Bauer put 50 of them from folks throughout the Uni ted States — came departed owner never had a plan for her pets. their heads and hearts together after they learned of in with offers to adopt the dogs, which range in age from 8- "It worked well for these dogs, but God forbid it happens Brown's death. months-old to 10-years-old. again," Vertesch said, "I think we just got lucky." . . The residents decided to take action when they found out It wasn't long before the homeless chihuahuas — all The tendency for people to think they can outlive their that Brown's'children — who were in town last weekend to with sweet and engaging personalities — found new pets can wind up leaving them homeless or in a situation handle Brown's affairs — planned to bring the tiny dogs to homes. where they end up in a shelter or euthanized. an animal shelter if homes were not found by the end of "It was just amazing," said Gribble. "The response was Ria Brown, the spokesperson for Lee County Animal their stay on the island. so incredible." Services, said having a plan in place for pets in the event of Through a network of e-mails, handing out flyers and Vertesch and the others are both happy and relieved to the owners death is crucial. She said in some cases owners pleading the pooches' plight on the Sanibel-Captiva have been able to help the dogs. next of kin can be out of state. In that situation, where does Chamber of Commerce Web site, homes were found for "It was wonderful that the island pulled together," the pet go? Brown said that she sees deceased owners' pets each of them, Vertesch happily reported. Vertesch added. "It was an island success." being turned in to the shelter regularly. "We all worked together as a team to get those dogs Though the chihuahuas saviors rejoiced over their good "When someone dies, it's not their intention for their pet adopted,1' she said. fortune, they shudder about what would have happened if to wind up at the shelter," Brown added. It wasn't long before a myriad of phone calls — about the homes for the dogs didn't come through. The dog's Past scholarship winners return to speak to Rotarians Submitted by SHIRLEY JEWELL Although I've been on vacation for a few weeks, the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva didn't cancel, any meetings or stop having incredible speakers during the time I was gone. Unfortunately, I couldn't get a replacement to write the Rotary column and let you know how outstanding our speakers really were and inform the community why they were asked to speak at Rotary in the first place. That being said, I would like to recognize and thank those speakers and hope in the future Rotary will invite them back: Aug. 8 — Wendy Erter-Schnapp, owner/operator of Tarpon Bay Explorers; Aug. 15 — John Strickling, Hope Hospice; and Aug. 22 — Ken Rasi, The Island Sun. A couple of other things happened when I was out of town that should be mentioned. Each year, our Rotary Club gives out two $3,000 scholarships and we invite each of those schol- arship recipients to a meeting for an update on their academic pursuits. The club recently welcomed back Shane Nudel (Jimmy Traucht-University of Florida Scholarship Award) studying at the University of Florida's Wamngton College of SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Shane Nudel, who attends the University of Business and Peter Fastenau (Bill Angst FGCU Scholarship Past Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club scholarship Florida's Warrington College of Business, Award) English major/Sign Language at Florida Gulf Coast winner Peter Fastenau, who currently attends received a Rotary Club scholarship. University. Each of these students continue their high academ- Florida Gulf Coast University. ic performance and with doing so will be eligible for addition- al financial scholarships over a period of four years. The for Development (GPFD), brought to the club's attention at the really needed and what will work from a African point of Jimmy Traucht and Peter Fastenau Scholarships are named in May 27 meeting this non-profit organization based in view." memory of former active Rotarians. California that she has been working with for the last few GPFD and Rotary have similar goals and their financial Some other exciting news was that Sanibel-CapUva Rotary years. This organization is involved in similar global projects support validates our work in Tanzania. Trust Foundation received a $1,000 check from Global as Rotary International, namely clean water projects. GPFD is If you would like more information about the Rotary Club Partners for Development (GPFD) on Aug. 8 in support of the also dedicated to achieving an end to hunger and poverty of Sanibel-Captiva, or would like information regarding club construction of Rotary's clean water project and partnering throughout the world with their main focus now in Kenya, membership, please call Shirley Jewell 337-1099. Club meet- mission with the Rotary Club of Karaqwe, Tanzania to provide Tanzania, and Uganda, East Africa. GPFD partners with com- ings are held at 7:15 a.m. each Friday at the Beachview clean water to the people of Tanzania. munity based leaders and organizations. Restaurant, located at 100 Par View Drive in Sanibel. Come Brenda Tate, a volunteer and supporter of Global Partners "We value the insight of community leaders about what is join us sometime! Zonta Club members remember LeClair Bissell By SUE DENHAM and BARBARA COQLEY University School of Alcohol Studies in 1960. During The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva has lost another this time, she met her life partner, Nancy Palmer, and good friend and devoted Zontian, LeClair Bissell, M.D., with Nancy's encouragement she returned to Columbia who passed away suddenly in Connecticut on Aug. 20. in 1963, earning her M.D. A club member since June of 2002, LeClair was born LeClair successfully battled alcoholism, as well as on May 18, 1928 to Clayton Bissell, a major general in enduring the challenges of being part of a gay couple in the United States Army, and Louise LeClair Bissell. An the 1960s, and went on to champion the rights of those Army colleague of her father's, Ike Eisenhower, gave her fighting addictions and discrimination of all kinds. horseback-riding lessons when she was a girl. Her par- She became a world-renowned expert in the field of ents are buried in Arlington National Cemetery. In May treatment for substance abuse, including alcoholism, of this year, the club celebrated LeClair's SOth birthday especially among medical professionals. Among many at a meeting to install new officers, and the photo taken awards and citations, she served as president of the there is A club favorite. American Society of Addiction Medicine and was on the "She was a wonderful, strong woman who worked Carter Mental Health Commission's task force on alco- throughout her life for women's rights," said Zontian holism. Barbara Cooley, a personal friend. She had a wonderful mind, sharp wit and a wry sense This passion was demonstrated in her contributions to of humor, always ready to help those in trouble. She co- the- club (the Zonta wrote (with Richard Watherwax) The Cat Who Drank mission is to' enhance the status of women) including Too Much, a charming tale that works for both kids and serving on the Advisory Board for Southwest Florida adults, described by one reviewer as a book that "can Addiction Services, a club partner, and her tireless sup- make you smile and give you chills at the same time... port for the work of Planned Parenthood of Southwest [it] tells a great tale without being preachy." Florida. Last fall, she presented a workshop for club In 2007, LeClair received the Florida Achievement members on interacting with women in recovery from Award from the Florida Commission on the Status of addiction. Her main message: Treat them just like you Women for her nearly 50 years of service working on would any new friend. behalf of women and specifically for women in addiction She was also active in the movement to have Florida recovery. Accepting this award, she said, "I'm not a 'sen- pass the Equal Rights ior," a 'silver' or an 'older,' I am an old woman and proud Amendment and served as club ERA chair in recent of it." months. Our club will miss this wonderful "old woman" even LeClair's eight decades of vibrant life exemplify the as we celebrate the achievements of her remarkable life. way women support other women. After completing her Past president Darla Letourneau commented, "She had SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER education in Library Science, including an M.S. from the most eclectic set of passions imaginable... it was Columbia University in the 1950s, she was a librarian for such an eye-opener to see someone with so many layers witLeClaih her rBissell fellow ,Zontian who celebrates this pasd het Mayr 80t. h birthda•y• . mThee New YorYork PuKUDIIb iCc LibraryL brarv, and llatea erattender attended Ththee YalYale of interests and experiences." ... . . _ . T3 as

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Icon from page 1B portive of the school's needs and each The classrooms are festive with pic- year they help them through grants, tures, Spanish words for objects and art- donations and volunteering their time. "Through continued education work on the walls, toys books and art "We are very thankful for the gen- classes and early childhood work- supplies on shelves and tables. Each is erosity of the Sanibel community in unique, be it equipped with a kitchen or support of our school," she added. shops, the teachers and myself are activity stations. The school's original location was able to maintain high curriculum "I cannot say enough about my staff. in the old Bailey's General Store at the standards" The Children's Education Center teach- end of Bailey Road. In 1980, it was — Jana Yates, Children's Education Center ers are completely dedicated to the edu- moved to a five-acre lot on Casa Ybel director cational success of each child. All of Road that had been donated by both their efforts begin and end with the chil- the Sanibel Lions Club and the Bailey i ™ . — i i .!•• dren," Yates said. "Through continued family. education classes and early childhood Casa Ybel Resort donated two of their guest cottages that workshops, me teachers and myself are able to maintain high were joined together to form the school's main building. curriculum standards." In 1992, a 2-year-old program was also added to the cur- Weekly extracurricular activities are also available and riculum, and in 1997 a second building — Thompson Hall — include arts, yoga, cooking, Latin music and movement and was added to the campus after some modifications and remod- special guests. The children also participate in annual elling work. Halloween and holiday concerts that are open to the commu- The curriculum is structured through a thematic approach, nity. where each month the children will explore a topic by utiliz- One of the teachers, Karen Muench-Christie, who teaches ing their abilities and needs. the 3-year-olds, was once a student at die Education Center Some of the 2008-09 school year's themes will include herself. such topics as Sanibel's geography, gardening, summer safety, "It's a lot different," she said of her experience now as a health and nutrition. The teachers do their part by creating the teacher rather than as a student. "I never knew when I was projects centered around those themes and use their class- three that I had acted like that. Now I know what I acted like rooms as a tool in creating the necessary environment to and it's a lot of fun " encourage the exploration, exposing them to music, story time, For additional questions and enrollment information, call developmentaUy appropriate activities, Spanish and exercise the Children's Education Center of the Islands at 472-4538. and outdoor activities at the school's playground. Silvia Zavala fn her classroom. S OH AROUND THE ISLAND I 00 OnStage Little Shop Of Horrors: March 12 through April 4 Deadly Swindle: Wednesday, Thursday OF SPECIAL NOTE Written by Alan Menken and Howard and Sunday. V The Schoolhouse Theater Ashman Till Murder Do Us Part: Friday and FRIENDS WHO CARE E 2200 Periwinkle Way Synopsis: In this charming, gleefully grue- Saturday. Phone: 239^72-8930 some musical, Seymour, a poor florist's assis- Synopsis: The murder mysteries are play- www.theschoolhousetheater.com tant, allows his craving for fame and fortune ing on the Seminole Gulf Railway dinner During the past 20 years, FRIENDS CO to seduce him into playing nursemaid to a train, which departs Colonial Station, off WHO CARE, INC. has been assisting 2008-09 Performance Schedule man-eating plant from outer space. As the Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway. individuals in our community. Our organ- plant grows and grows, so does Seymour's Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 ization has assisted many Sanibel Island i "Steppin' Out: Oct. 16 through Nov. 8 affection for his co-worker, Audrey. p.m. other days residents in crisis-related situations. Our a Synopsis: An Irving Berlin musical revue. Will Seymour and Audrey get to spend group does not simply deal with children M their future "somewhere that's green" or will Ticket information: Cost is $59.00 +tax for in our community, but has included many H Play On!: Nov. 13 through Dec. 6 the plant's plans of world domination come to five-course dinner and show Wednesday- adults in crisis situations. Written by Rick Abbot fruition? Friday and Sunday and $69.00 +tax on FRIENDS WHO CARE, INC. works Synopsis: The hilarious story of a com- Saturday. Call 239-275-6060 or visit on an anonymous basis through informa- munity theater group trying desperately to put Murder At The Howard Johnson's: www. semgulf.com tion from the Police Department, church- on a play in spite of maddening interference April 9 through May 2 es, schools and other caring individuals in from a haughty author who keeps revising the Written by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark Nature Activities the community. The holiday season has script up to the day of the performance. Act I Synopsis: Would you kill for love? Could become a very rewarding experience. is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the you pull it off and get away with it? Arlene is Many volunteers have joined us in the gift near disastrous dress rehearsal and the actual a woman in an unhappy marriage who plots Sanibel-Captiva Conservation program located at the Post Office, City performance in which anything that can go with her lover to kill her husband in a Howard Foundation Hall, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, The wrong does. Johnson's hotel room. Unbeknownst to 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Senior Center and local banks. The local Arlene, her lover and husband are also plot- Phone: 239-472-2329 Service Clubs have contributed funds in The Holly Jolly Follies: Dec. 16 through ting her demise. Confusion and chaos mount support of our organization, which also Dec. 31 as the trio engages in a hilarious alj-out war of has the continued support of many of the Synopsis: A musical holiday revue. debauchery and back-stabbing that will leave local realtors. Other contributions are Turtle Tracks: Thursdays at 9 a.m. given from private individuals. The mem- you rolling on the floor by the time the curtain Program information: Meet at the Nature Out Of Order: Jan. 12 through Feb. 7 falls. bers of our organization provide the time Center for a trip to a beach. and effort to make this all work. Written by Ray Cooney Cost for this program is Synopsis: Richard Wiley plans an illicit Ticket information: The Schoolhouse Free to members and chil- Call 472-5152 for more details. evening in a London Hotel. The evening Theater's Box Office at 239-472-6862 or dren, $3 for nonmembers,' comes to an abrupt halt, however, when he check out their website at www.theschool- beach parking fee $2/hour. V and the lady involved find a dead body in their housetheater.com. Learn about the cycles^ Dolphin & Wildlife bedroom. Knowing that the scandal would and habits of the sea turtles' Adventure Cruises: ruin his marriage and career, he sets about try- Murder Mystery that nest on our beaches, as Daily, 4 to 5:30 p.m. ing to cover up the dead body... but nothing is well as other local marine life. Where: Pine Island going to go as planned. Dinner Train Sound; departs Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation monitors the Sea Turtle nests on McCarthy's Marina, Captiva Classic Broadway Abridged: Feb. 12 Theater Program information: In cooperation with Colonial Boulevard and Sanibel and Captiva. through March 7 For questions about the Turtle Tracks pro- Captiva Cruises, an excellent opportunity for Synopsis: A musical revue of classic Metro Parkway the whole family to view wildlife in Pine Fort Myers gram or our Sea Turtle Research Program, call Broadway show tunes. the SCCF's Nature Center at 472-2329. Island Sound. Cost is $20/adults, $12.50/chil- o Phone: 239-275-8487 dren. Reservations required, call 472-5300. as -8 THE WEEK AHEAD AND BEYOND •wy * *1 Pottery classes at BIG Arts SCCF First o Summer Slam The 10th Annual * Roundtable Clay Expressions Mondays Come to the SCCF Summer Slam fish- The Sanibel & Captiva Chamber of with instructor Gail ing tournament Jones will held at BIG Nature Center (3333 San- Commerce will conduct a Retail Cap Road) for the monthly returns to Fort Roundtable at Courtney's at the Holiday Arts (900 Dunlop Road) Myers Beach Sept. from 1 to 4 p.m. First Mondays series start- Inn (1231 Middle .Gulf Drive) ing at 10 a.m. Call the 12-14, with a purse starting at 8 a.m. For additional *| C\ Mondays. Call 395- of $125,000 0900 for details. r% r% SCCF at 472-2329 for details, call 472-1080. 1U additional information. offered. Call 239- 671-9347 for info. Potluck Beach Dedication Digital 25 Coastal 20 Dinner Captiva's north beach Photography Cleanup access will be dedicated to The Island Senior Learn the basics of Digital SCCF will coordinate the memory of Alison Photography at the Sanibel Senior Center (2401 Library Hagerup at 1 p.m. Senator the 23rd annual Coastal Way) will host a "Red, Center (2401 Library Way), includ- Cleanup, starting at 8:30 Mike Bennett and the ing taking, downloading and print- White & Blue Potluck entire Board of County a.m. Call 472-2329 for Dinner" at 5:30 p.m. Call ing images, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call event locations or addi- Commissioners are 472-5743 for more information. 472-5743 for additional expected to attend. tional information. information.

Pall Take-Out Menu Available - Call Today! Seafood... Italian Style! Bloodmobile to visit Dine at The Bar R%c Center next week with Adam and Erlcl On Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the SEAFOOD City of Sanibel is sponsoring the Lee Memorial Blood "If our seafood were any fresher, Center's Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Center, we would be serving it under water." New Martini Menu located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. featuring ESPN at Both Locations Almost 40,000 Americans need blood transfusions Charbaj each and every day. The Lee Memorial Health System THE LAZY FLAMINGO hand-crafted needs blood to meet local area needs. Beautiful Downtown Santiva vodkas Take your fitness to the next level and help save a 6520-C Pine Avenue • 472-5353 life. Please pre-register at the Recreation Center or call LAZY FLAMINGO 2 472-0345 to reserve your donation time. Beautiful Downtown Sanibel 12OO Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 1036 Periwinkle Way • 472-6939 239-472-1998 Source: City of Sanibel r.prawnbrokencom to re

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Butterfly House: Call for refuge. Sit back and relax while and more. rt> Step — Tuesday and Thursday at 9? schedule learning the basics of the ecosystem © Program information: Leam and its numerous inhabitants. 90 Adventures in Paradise 8:45 a.m. (Restarts Sept. 9) about the life cycle of the Zebra minutes. Port Sanibel Marina Sunset Yoga — Thursday at 10 a.m. Longwing, the state butterfly, on a Nature & Sea Life Cruise: Call 14341 Port Comfort Road self-guided tour of the Butterfly for schedule Dolphin Cruise: Daily. (Restarts Sept. 25) Fort Myers Call for departure time. House Program information: See Phone: 239^72-8443 . wildlife up close while cruising the Program information: ** Senior Center will be closed Human Uses of Florida Native tranquil waters of Tarpon Bay. With Complimentary champagnfe is on Labor Day Eft Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 a.m. served as you cruise out by Bird Plants a naturalist by your side, discover to noon. Explore our Ethnobotany garden manatees and dolphins and observe Island where all the birds cone to Debtors Anonymous to learn about Florida's native amazing bird life on the rookery Program information: All fishing roost for the night, along the cc ast of -Support Group plants. Signs briefly explain how islands. Includes touch tank explo- equipment, bait, tackle and license Sanibel and out by the Lighthause. provided. n plants have been used for centuries ration. An excellent program for all Debtors for food, shelter, medicine and art. ages. And don't forgel our popular Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Eco- Anonymous (DA) Breakfast and Evening cruises, too! Tours: Rentals daily. Tours 9 toll meets every to Otters & (Daytime, 90 minutes; Evening, 2 Saturday from 5:30 o , Others: Life Along hours) Program information: f addle to 6:30 p.m. at Sealife Encounter Excursion: through Larry's Lagoon, (along Our Trails: Daily 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sanibel When: Guided Stingray Bay through the Marigrove Congregational Church, locat- Program information: Join the Forest. Discover where manatee trail walks at 9 a.m. marine biologist/naturalist and ed at 2050 Periwinkle Way, in on Tues., Wed. & visit, dolphins feed, birds flock and Heron Hall. cruise aboard "Miss Paradise" for a eagles nest! Fri. hands-on learning experience for DA is an organization for Program information: A guided Guided Kayak Trail the whole family complete with people who are uneasy with walk through the interior wetlands Tour: Daily at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. touch tanks and aquariums! See money. Do money and things and mid-island ridges of the Center Program information: A great everything from seahorses to dol- (or the lack of) own you, define Tract, with discussion of native introduction to Tarpon Bay! Paddle phins. Wear your beach shoes and Island Happening you? Do you want to improve habits, natural and cultural history with a naturalist through the man- bring your towels. your quality of life? Do you and preservation efforts. Meet at grove forest along the Commodore experience compulsive spend- Nature Center and proceed to trails. Creek Water Trail. Learn about the ing? Arc you ready to change? Free to members and children, $3 rich backbay ecosystem and the Shelling the Outer Islands: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Sanibel Senior Center DA is fen those who kfiow for non-members. creatures that live there. Includes success but live in fear they d kayak rental for the entire day. (1.5 and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2401 Library Way Program information: Cruise to will lose it. DA is also for those re Trails hours with naturalist, then you can 472-5743 who are under earners living in SI keep the kayak out on your own the Outer If you can't make the guided Islands for , fear they will never have tours (see Otters and Others), we afterwards.) v Ongoing programs enough. You can learn to have i Shelling I Aerobics — Monday, have trail maps in the Nature Center and lunch serenity and prosperity at the 3 for the four miles of trails in our Sunset Rookery Paddle: Call Wednesday and Friday same time. You can have it all Center Tract. These trails cover for schedule at Barnacle Ek at 9 a.m. by using the 12 Step Principles. upland and wetland habitats, and Program information: Join us as Phil's. Join us every Saturday. there is an observation tower for a Cruise Computer Classes the sun goes down on a paddle to the through For more information, call bird's eye view of the Sanibel River Rookery Islands as hundreds of % - September 25th Sharon or Wayne at 395-9434. (really a slough) that runs the length birds return to roost for the night. San Carlos Bay, by the of the Center Tract. (NO WALKS Days offered vary, please call for Bridge — Monday at 1 p. Mommy & IN AUGUST) current schedule. (21/2 hours) rookery and spoil islands while and Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. S. enjoying dolphins, herons, egrets Me and osprey! Wear beach shoes and Man Jongg — Tuesda' In partner- Touch Tank bring your towels. I Tarpon Bay Explorers Exploration: Call Thursday at 1 p.m. ship with for schedule Bailey- o 900 Tarpon Bay Road Afternoon Dolphin Cruise: Program informa- Matthews Shell Museum, a Phone:239-472-8900 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Mommy & Me Under The Sea tion: Get to know our and Saturday 3:30 to 5 p.m. local marine life dur- series will run on alternating Tram Tour Protect Wildlife ing an interactive touch Program information: Cruise Fridays through Aug. 29. For and Take the Train!: Daily except tank presentation with a through San Carlos and Pine Island more information, call 472- Fridays marine biologist. Sound to see and leam about the 1100 ext. 233. Program information: Join a nat- Discover first-hand mangrove islands and estuaries uralist aboard an open-air tram for a the creatures beneath where Calusa Indians once lived. tour of Wildlife Drive at 'Ding' the surface, including conchs, sea Learn the history, see the dolphins! Darling through the heart of the urchins, seastars, horseshoe crabs

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9.YI Labor Day happenings at Sanibel Recreation Center

Indoor football with, from left, Michael Stufano, Michael Taking a timeout are sisters Mary and Hallie Sharon Froelicher takes a walk on the Damico, James Dowling and Collin Smith. Stufano. . treadmill.

September 1, 2008 ALL PHOTOS JEFF LYSIAK

Frank Craymer works out on a rowing machine. Father and son Ken and Kenny Kouril. Mother and son Laura and Colin Herrero.

Jack Martinez about to plunge into the Rec Center MQm.and, daughter Kimmie and Skylar Martinez. Maximo Martinez enjoyed a cool Labor Day with Slide pOOl, .... ._ u Go fly a kite! ex £SB

Favorable wind condi- tions on Labor Day made kiteboarding a favorite activity at Lighthouse Beach. Several local kiteboard- ers took to the Sanibel shoreline on Monday S morning, flying their X colorful contraptions to =3 the delight of many beachgoers and seag- ulls alike. a;

VANDY MAJOR s FGCU Art Gallery opens 'Home of the Brave' exhibit on Sept. 11 Submitted by ANICA STURDIVANT our military interventions. Florida Gulf Coast University Art Gallery invites the Blaine Whisenhunt's powerful interactive installation public and media to an opening reception for "Home of allows gallery viewers to run images of Iraqi citizens To Go I the Brave: Politics, Propaganda and Patriotism in through a paper shredder. The remains oT the photocopies o Contemporary Art" exhibition that features works by four pile on the floor of the gallery to be swept up and thrown a contemporary artists who explore current topics that affect away at the end of the exhibition, which captures the real- What & people individually and globally. The exhibition will be ity that the losses to either side have long-lasting social "Home of the Brave: Politics, Propaganda and Patriotism 2 open from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Art effects on individuals, families and Iraqi communities. in Contemporary Art" Gallery and runs through Saturday, Oct. 18, and is free Benjamin Schulman uses and manipulates lawn orna- and open to the public. ments that are still produced and sold to this day to evoke When . Primary in this exhibition is the subject of the Iraq War subtle or direct images of racism and a far-from-perfecl Opens Thursday, Sept. 11 and the United States' place in the world. history of equality in American society. Runs through Oct. 18 "The theme for this show opened up a floodgate of This exhibit is sponsored by WGCU Public Media. ideas that I could explore," said FGCU professor Scott For more information about this exhibition or upcom- Where Snyder, curator for the exhibition. "There was vast subject ing events, contact interim gallery director Anica matter to explore with such a title, but the show has been Sturdivant at 239-590-7199 or visit Florida Gulf Coast University Art Gallery narrowed down to this select group and a few themes that http://artgallery.fgc u .edu. Main campus (off Ben Hill Griffin Parkway) permeate political conversations leading up to what some The Art Gallery is located inside the Arts Complex on Fort Myers consider a pivotal moment for the United States and its FGCU's main campus. The University is located off Ben position and reputation in the global community." Hill Griffin Parkway, east of 1-75 and between exits 123 For more information Artists Tom Burtonwood and Holly Holmes combine and 128. Parking is available in Lot 7 for gallery visitors; • http://artgallery.fgcu.edu imagery of consumerism and America's military might. parking passes are available at the parking kiosk at the The works bring about the question of what is gained by University's entrance. »

Now your high school athlete's 15 Ding from page 1B minutes of fame can last a lifetime Eagle Watch of Mailland, Fla. will familiar- Program. ize families with Florida's bald eagles fea- "Ding" Days is co-presented by the U.S. turing a magnificent specimen named Page. Fish & Wildlife Service, "Ding" Darling The Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company spon- Wildlife Society (the refuge's "friends" sors the show. non-profit) and Tarpon Bay Explorers. For •four Attendees will be able to ask the animal more information and a complete schedule school atMetfc photos experts questions pertaining to the species of events, visit www.dingdarlingdays.com. are available for they have brought to Family Fun Day. To join the "Ding" Darling Wildlife The family festival ends the week-long Society and become a friend to the refuge, 19th annual "Ding" Darling Days, Oct. 19- stop in at the Refuge's Education Center, 26, 2008. The event celebrates the birthday call 239-472-1100 ext. 233 or visit of Jay "Ding" Darling, the refuge's name- www.dingdarlingsociety.org. sake and father of the Duck Stamp' Gustav leaves his mark

VANDY MAJOR Following high tide on Sunday, debris along the Sanibel Causeway Visit our gallery at> • »^ shows how far the water came up onto the roadway from San Carlos www.sanA3el-caiitiva-islander.cofn Bay at the approach to the bridge. ISLAND REPORTER SPORTS SEPTEMBER 4,20089

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SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Closer Anthony Slama posted a phenomenal 1.01 ERA this year to go along with a 4-1 record and 25 saves.

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VANDY MAJOR Hours of Operation Fort Myers backstop Wilson Ramos finished the regular season with, 13 home runs, 78 runs batted in and a batting average of .288. Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WATER ACTIVITES FACILITY HOURS Private Swim Lessons I Aerobics Florida State League Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Mornjing sessions: Mondays, from 10:30 a.m, to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to All ages 11:15a.m. Cost: $20 per 30 min. for members, Evening sessions: Mondays and $25 per 30 min. for non-members Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. honors Miracle trio Instruction is tailored to the partici- One hour cardio to music class including pant's needs: from basic swim instruc- Special to the REPORTER stretching, warm-up and cool down. hander coming out of the bullpen. tion to improving stroke efficiency and Members are encouraged to bring a mat The Florida State League announced last "It gives everyone great confidence to endurance. Private swim lessons are or towel. week that Fort Myers Miracle pitcher have a guy like Slama closing," he noted. scheduled on an individual basis by Anthony Slama, catcher Wilson Ramos and "He brings the whole team up knowing he the Recreation Department's Aquatics Weight Room manager Jeff Smith have been selected to is your backend of the ballgame." Staff. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 the 2008 AH-FSL Team. One of the league's best pitching staffs p.m. The team features the League's best has been backstopped by Ramos. The Shallow Water Aerobics Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. players at every position. The prestigious Valencia, Venezuela native is enjoying his Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Suncay from noon to 5 p.m. team is selected annually by vote of the best season in his brief four-year profes- from 9 to 10 a.m. Cost: Included with membership Open Gym FSL's Managers, Official Scorers and Club sional career. He had a team-high 13 This class will be held in the exercise Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 Sports Writers representing the 12 teams in homers and 78 RBI's, tied for fourth in the pool for attendees who desire a low- p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. the League. FSL. He finished the regular season hitting impact workout in warmer, shallow Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Smith was dubbed a coach on the team, .288 in 126 games played. water. Sunqay from noon to 5 p.m. after piloting the Miracle to a first-half West "When I look at Wilson I see constant Division title in his first year. The Naples improvement thru the whole season. He's Deep Water Aerobics Game/Teen Room native has led the elub to a 74-56 mark and also throwing out about 40 percent of the Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 10 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 will return to the post-season after leading runners trying to steal on him." said Smith. a.m. p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Beloit to the Midwest League Baseball America recently named Smith Cost: Included with membership Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Championship Final last year. This class will be held in the lap pool Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. "Best Manager Prospect" in the Florida for participants who desire a low- 'This honor is really a tribute to the staff State League, Slama "Best Reliever" and impact workout in cooler, deeper Tennis Courts I have around me," said Smith. "We are all Ramos "Best Defensive Catcher." water. (Res rve court time by calling 472-0345) so dedicated to seeing these players get bet- Jupiter's Logan Morrison was named the Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 ter and continue to move up in the system." league's Most Valuable Player. The first Aqua Jogging p.m. Slama, a former 39th round pick in the baseman finished the 2008 campaign hit- Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2006 First-Year Player draft, has been near- ting .332 with 13 home runs and 74 runs Cost: $5 per class for members, $6.25 Sunqay from noon to 5 p.m. ly un-hittable in his first season in the batted in for the Hammerheads. per class for non-members This specialized class will be held in Florida State League. Selected as a reliever, In addition, St. Lucie's Dylan Owen was the lap pool for those who desire a he struck out 110 batters in 71 innings, named the Most Valuable Pitcher after post- low-impact cardiovascular workout in while compiling 25 saves and a 1.01 ERA. ing a 12-6 record with a 3.43 ERA and 116 deeper water while utilizing aqua jog- Smith takes great comfort in the right- strikeouts in 133.2 innings for the Mets. ging equipment such as belts and ankle resistance.

Masters Swimming Miracle season tidbits Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. • As a team, the Miracle finished tied for the Florida State League ERA title (3.51) Cost: $28 per year for members, $35 • Pitcher Cole Devries finished third in the FSL with a 2.93 ERA while Matthew Fox per year for non-members finished seventh overall with a 3.37 ERA. Masters Swimming is a program for • Pitcher Deolis Guerra's 11 wins were tied for fourth in FSL. His 71 walks was sec- serious swimmers ages 18 and over ond best in the league. designed to improve stroke technique • Pitcher Alex Burnett threw a total of 143.2 innings, fourth best in the FSL. and to build endurance. • Outfielder Edward Ovalle hit 11 triples, placing second in the league. __^__ Everblades add more jjjf OJ ram fi2 firepower, sign Bouchard 00 O the Ish are still biting Submitted by KEVIN REITER Florida Panthers' rookie camp in This past Boats venturing out in the gulf waters Florida Everblades president and gener- for a night of snapper fishing were al manager Craig Brush, along with head September, made week, the sun his professional was once again rewarded with good catches of large man- coach Malcolm Cameron, announced last grove, yellowtail and mutton snappers. week that the team has signed forward debut in 2QQ6-07 shining bright playing in one and the seas Setting up a continuous chum line while Danick Bouchard to a contract for the 2008- free lining cut squid and sardines over 09 season. game with the were calm fol- Albany River Rats lowing the structure worked for all three species Bouchard, who saw his 2007-08 season about forty miles west of Sanibel. cut.short because of a broken leg, still man- of the American gloomy .days of Hockey League. Tropical Storm aged a point a game with the Texas 3 Capt. Ken Hone of Bokeelia reports Prior to turning Fay. Despite the Wildcatters, notching 19, points (13 goals, 6 •a consistent redfish catches in Pine Island assists) in the first 19 games of the season. Bouchard pro, the Quebec en deluges of rain Sound. The best bite was during the mid City native spent U By BILL RUSSELL, and runoff in the The 22-year-old opened last season with day high tide under the mangroves with points in eight of his first 10 games, and On The Water bays that has live and cut pinfish the baits of choice. five years at the junior level with the turned water the showed his scoring prowess by registering Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec The western side'of the Sound south of three game-winning gpals in his 19 games. color of coffee, the fish are still there and Captiva Pass has been giving up good Major Junior Hockey League, where be biting. numbers of upper slot fish averaging 24 to "Danick proved to be an offensive force scored 197 points (114 goals, 83 assists) 27 inches according to Capt. Hone. last year, and was on pace for a 40-goal sea- and had 222 penalty minutes in 292 games I The best bet inshore is for redfish and son before his injury ended his season," from 2002-07. mangrove snapper. Snapper averaging ten Schooling redfish that we begin to Cameron said. "He's a workhorse-type to 13 inches were caught throughout the expect this time of year were reported on Bouchard's best junior season came in player, who is one of the best shot-blockers his final year, when he racked up 96 points Sound, along the edges of Charlotte both the eastern and western walls of in the ECHL, but also displays great touch Harbor and larger fish were caught in the Charlotte Harbor, northern Pine Island in 68 games during the 2006-07 campaign. around the net. Danick is excited about get- The 5-foot-9, 185 pound winger led the Passes and offshore. Gerard Cicoria of Sound and the lower half of Matlacha ting the season underway so he can contin- Bokeelia reports getting into good snap- Pass. Many of the fish are running over 30 Cataractes in scoring that year and his point ue building off his strong junior career and total ranked 13th best in the QMJHL while per.action west of Bokeelia. While chum- inches with several hundred or more were his strong start to last year." ming for bait fish Gerard noticed snapper reported in many of the schools. his goal total of 54 was second highest in the league. coming up in the chum. A small pilchard After a busy holiday weekend that Bouchard, who will be attending the tossed behind the boat was quickly welcomed the reopening of snook season inhaled by a hand-sized snapper. With on Labor Day with not to good of results friends onboard more lines went out and the snook fishing should improve. During Area residents offered discount everybody got in on good action not only the week, not too many boats should be with snapper but also trout, mackerel and on the water... therefore not putting too for Tarpon Bay Explorers this month small sharks. These fish were hanging much pressure on the fish. With all the over grass ledges in about five feet of fresh water flushing through the bays, the Tarpon Bay Explorers is offering dis- water. largest majority of snook continue to counts on all rentals for local residents dur- Capt. Gary Clark reports snapper aver- remain on the beaches, in or near the ing the entire month of September. aging about one pound a piece caught in Passes and around n'ear shore structure. - Paddle a kayak through the mangrove Shell Creek and other creeks around the As the rain subsides and the inshore tunnels, ride a bike through the heart of the mouth of the Caloosabatcbee River and water salinity levels begin to raise look -refuge on Wildlife Drive or look for dol- larger fish caught at Redfish and Captiva for more fish to moves back into Islands phins and manatees on a pontoon boat in Passes. Live pinfish and pilchards were and flats. Of course, it's that time of year the back bay waters of Tarpon Bay. the baits of choice free lined around the where the Tropical Storms are lined up For the entire month, any Lee, Charlotte, river and fished under a half ounce weight south of us. If another one brings us more or Collier county resident — with proper at the Passes. The larger snapper at the drenching rains, then all bets are off. identification — will receive a 25 percent Passes came from under the docks on the If. you have a fishing story or photo discount on rentals of kayaks, canoes, bicy- Sound side where a couple went upwards that you would like to share or for charter cles, pontoon boats and fishing canoes. This of four pounds. Captain Clark also reports information, please contact me at 239- will more than cover your toll for the -a Sanibel Causeway! s catching several redfish up to five pounds 283-7960 or visit us at www.fishpineis- under the docks and also under the man- land.com. Have a safe week and good For more information, call Tarpon Bay groves on the bayside of Cayo Costa. fishin'. Explorers at 472-8900 or visit their Web Local families can enjoy a paddle site at www.tarponbayexplorers.com. through the mangroves with a' dis- counted kayak rental. Junior Achievement Golf Tournament at The Estuary Special to the REPORTER the Year" by the National Golf Course Owners Association Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida * has in 2005, a "Top 5 Toughest Private Golf Course" by Florida announced that its 2008 Southwest Florida Invitational Golf Trend magazine and a "Top 50 Most Distinctive Course in To Go Tournament will be played on Friday, Oct. 17 at The Southwest Florida" by Golfweek magazine. , Estuary at Grey Oaks in Naples. . Junior' Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare The exclusive, all-inclusive, limited team gplf experi- young people to succeed in a global economy. The non- What ence includes a gift salon where golfers choose from sever- profit organization uses hands-on experience to help young 2008 Southwest Florida Invitational Golf Tournament al name-brand items, pre-tournament warm-up massages, people understand the economics of life. During the 2007- gourmet meals and hosted hospitality throughout the day. 08 school year, the Southwest Florida chapter reached more When Golfers arrive at 9:30 a.m., valet their cars'to be parked than 8,000 students during in-school and after-school pro- and washed. The day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner grams. Through age-appropriate curricula, Junior Friday, Oct. 17 Achievement programs begin at the elementary school Shotgun start at 11:45 a.m. at the Estuary Country Club. The shotgun start is at 11:45 a.m. level, teaching children how they can impact the world Registration is $6,500 per foursome and $3,750 for a around them as individuals, workers and consumers. Junior Where two-player team. Achievement programs continue through the middle- and The Estuary at Grey Oaks According to D. Michael Sherman, CEO of Dawson high-rschool grades, preparing students for additional key 1497 Anhinga Point Companies and chairman of the event, Westfield Insurance economic and work force issues they will face in the future. Naples is returning this year as the visionary sponsor. Today, Junior Achievement reaches more than 4 million "Last year's, golf tournament raised more than students through 151 offices nationwide and more than 2 For more information $133,000" said Sherman. "This money will help Junior million students in 113 countries worldwide. 239-225-2590 Achievement inspire over 8,000 students in Southwest For sponsorship information or to register for the Junior Florida to value free enterprise, business and economics to Achievement 2008 Southwest Florida Invitational Golf improve the quality of their lives." Tournament, contact Karen Hargrove, development direc- The Estuary at Grey Oaks was named "Florida Course of tor, at 239-225-2590 or [email protected].

Last chance to signup for kickball season Sponsors sought for World Adult KickbaJl Association Fort Myers Divisions Lehigh Acres Golf is holding open registration for its co-ed adult kickball divi- sions — Florida Gulf and Florida Tarpon. To Go Tournament Kickball has exploded throughout Florida over the last year and kickball's popularity is at an all-time high. Registration for its co-ed adult kickball divisions is now What Sponsorships are now available for the 2008 Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, open for individuals, small groups and full teams at kick- Signups for World Adult Kickball Association ball.com. Fees include team shirts, equipment, season, scheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 4. The golf social events, division bar discounts and more VIP perks. scramble raises money for the Chamber Foundation and When the Chamber's Scholarship Fund. The World Adult Kickball Association has more than Tuesday, Sept. 9 (Gulf Division) The tournament will be held at Mirror Lakes Golf 275 divisions in 28 states, and more than 2,000 teams Thursday, Sept. 11 (Tarpon Division) nationwide. WAKA's special brand of social kickball brings Club, located at 670 Milwaukee Boulevard in Lehigh together an equal ratio of men and women- and is fast Acres. becoming the "new American pastime." Where Sponsorships are offered at range of financial levels to Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center suit every business. Businesses may also donate goods The season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 9 for the Gulf and gift certificates for services that will be sold during Division, and Thursday, Sept. 11 for the Tarpon Division. 16355 Summerlin Road Fort Myers the silent auction. This event is the Chamber's largest Registration is at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, event and a way to promote businesses to more than 250 located at 16355 Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. players and volunteers. Registration is $65 per player. For more information For additional information, contact the Lehigh Acres For more information, call 866-350-1710 or send an e- 866-350-1710 Chamber of Chamber at 239-369-3322. mail to [email protected] or FLTarponl ©kickball ..com. _K _ , • ,-___._-...... -,. ._~X' Red Snook Catch & Release Tournament returns Oct. 3-5to The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announces the CEO and president. "This year, thanks to the great vision second year for the 2008 Red Snook Catch & Release set by former tournament chairs Jim Lozelle and Gil Charity Tournament. This International Game Fish LaCroix, and Andy's energy this year, I have no doubt we Association-certified tournament will be held Friday can exceed that amount." through Sunday, Oct. 3-5. n "Having Roland Martin as our honorary chair and ft Teams, individuals and junior anglers under age 16 can spokesperson is a big win for us," Hill explained. "Roland To Go 7T participate. Heatherwood Construction is the 2008 present- has been kind enough to donate his time and truly under- O P-t9 ing sponsor. Other participating sponsors include M&I stands that great fishing relies on great water. Since many H Bank, Naples Harbour Yacht Club, Comcast, ESPN-AM Conservancy efforts focus on protecting our waterways, What sr Radio, Naples Yacht Club and Florida Fishing Weekly. this is a win-win for competitive anglers and the 2008 Red Snook Catch & Release Charity Tournament m Roland Martin, legendary angler and television host of Conservancy." n the "Fishing with Roland Martin Show," will again host the Jim Lozelle has been in charge of planning this year's When a three-day tournament, a benefit to raise funds for the auction and is optimistic that the auction will be better than Conservancy of Southwest Florida water quality programs. ever. Friday through Sunday 3 The kick-off party and auction is Friday, Oct. 3 at the "Through the generosity of businesses and individuals in Oct. 3-5 Naples Harbour Yacht Club. Anglers will launch from the area, we are excited about receiving unique, one-of-a- Naples, Goodland and Chokoloskee Saturday, Oct. 4 and kind auction items," Lozelle said. "Though the items are too Where aI" Sunday, Oct. 5. The awards ceremony is Sunday evening, numerous to mention, some of them include a one week Naples Harbour Yacht Club n- Oct. 5. vacation in a 10,000-square-foot private home in 475 Nortft Road n To register, contact Meghan Clancy at 239-403-4200. Manzanilla, Mexico, complete with full staff and a Rio Naples Registrations will he accepted until Sept. 22, 2008. Negro Lodge Adventure in Brazil." © "Due to popular demand, a fly fishing division has been The Kick-Off party and auction is open to the public on For more information o 00 added to this year's tournament," said Andy Hill, Oct. 3 at the Naples Harbour Yacht Club. www.theredsnook.com Conservancy Board member and tournament chair. "We've "We encourage all in the angling community, and also added a junior angler division and encourage all. throughout Naples, to come to this exciting party and women anglers to compete." fundraiser," Lozelle added. "Last year, the tournament raised over $40,000 for our For more information about the tournament, go to water quality and water protection programs,"' added www.theredsnook.com or www.conservancy.org- Andrew McElwaine, Conservancy of Southwest Florida

to IN 9 Summer Slam returns for 10th annual tournament ft ft! Special to th€ REPORTER Teams will compete for snook, redfish lic may also bid on resort packages, guided The 10th Annual Summer Slam present- and snapper as well as a mystery fish all on fishing trips, jewelry, art, fishing gear and ed by Maverick & Yamaha, the third leg of a catch and release basis with up to $23,000 much more at the auction on Friday To Go the Caloosa in cash and prizes paid to five places. evening. n Tournament Included in the purse is a special category All anglers and guests can enjoy the o Series, will for the two heaviest slot redfish in the myriad of amenities at The Pink Shell What 3 take place on "Hooters Catch the Big Ones Redfish including exceptional service, first class 10th Annual Summer Slam fishing tour- Sept. 12-14 at Bonanza." accommodations, all with direct views of nament the Pink Shell In addition, there will be official the Gulf of Mexico, the world class spa — Beach Resort Summer Slam tournament gear including Aquagene, the Octopool, Kidds Kampp for When & Spa on Fort fishing shirts, hats and a variety of special- the little ones, and much more. Myers Beach. ty items provided to all anglers. Original, All teams registering fish will be invited Friday through Sunday . to The custom framed art trophies will be awarded to the Caioosa Grand Championship to be Sept. 12-14 5T Caloosa to the top three teams. There is also a Youth - held Nov. 7-9 to compete for over $45,000 Tournament Series, established in 1989, and Lady's Division. in cash and prizes including a 17-foot Where so also includes the Caloosa Catch & Release, All teams will be enjoy an open bar pro- Hewes Tailfisher powered by a Yamaha Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa to •a The Back Country Classic and the Caloosa vided by The Edison at check-in, two great Four Stroke motor with a custom, 275 Eslero Boulevard o Grand Championship. It is one of the oldest dinners, two open bars during the evening Boatmaster Trailer. , - Fort Myers Beach and the largest single site, public, backwater functions, breakfast before fishing, lunch To register and for more information, tournaments in Southwest Florida among from The Lazy Flamingo and the Santiva call 239-671-9347, visit the Web site at For more information one of the top series in America welcoming General Store, Cullig&n Water and compli- www.caloosacatchandrelease.com, and to anglers of every skill level to compete for a mentary Budweiser beers throughout the book accommodations, visit . www www.caloosacatchandrelease.com total purse of $125,000. event. Anglers, guests and the general pub- .PinkShell.com.

FMB Power Squadron offers boating classes Last chancfe to signup The Fort Myers Beach Power Squadron will be offering free boating classes this fall, with sessions being held on Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. The squadron invites anyone looking for fun and adventure, and a chance to meet some new friends, to come check them out. for adult karate classes "We will even buy your dinner," they said. Registration is still open for the For additional information or to make reservations, call Lee at 368-9734. Sanibel Recreation Center's adult karate classes, which begin this Saturday morning. Participants will learn the his- tory and tradition of classic karate and the modern day application in the authentic style of Shito Ryo. Classes will be taught at 10 a,m. for the next four Saturdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Cost is $40 for Rec Center mem- bers and $50 for non- members. To signup, call Kurokawa Martial Arts at 239-482-4489 City accepting applications for information. The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 for Recreation Aide post Sanibel Captiva Road. Daily, weekly and annual The City of Sanibel is accepting applica- memberships are avail- tions for the position of Recreation Aide (as able. For more details needed) for the After-School Program. about the Rec Center, The hours of work are generally 2 to membership and avail- 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. able programs, caJl Qualifications are one year of college or a 472-0345. high school graduate with some experience in youth activities. Candidates may apply in person at City Hall, located at 800 Dunlop Road in Sanibel or may download an Application for Employment by visiting the City's Web Send us your sports news site — www.mysanibel.com — and for- ward the completed application to City of Sanibel, Attn: RA, 800 Dunlop Road, E-mail — sancapne^[email protected] Sanibel, FL 33957. For more information, contact Kathy Phone — 239-472-1587 Carik at 472-3700. Fax — 239-472-8398 Source: City of Sanibel ISLAND REPORTER LEISURE PLEASERS SEPTEMBER 4,2008 12

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Q nothing higher than the ten, you are use your imagination and 0 QJ64 going to set up two tricks in the suit. make up for lost time. UNPER • Q953 That does not hold true for hearts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). ^^ WEST EAST Declarer held up the ace of spades ^ J S J • KJ92 • Q 10 3 to the third round, then led a low dia- It's the perfect time for wan- mond to the jack, which held. A dia- dering. Go off purpose. See c?9542 Holiday NIJYET 0 A3 0 10 9 8 2 mond back to the king lost to the ace Mathis places you're not particularly 4862 • 74 and West cashed the king of spades to interested in. Communicate SOUTH complete the defensive book before with people you have no busi- \ J * A86 exiting safely with a club. When dia- ness talking to. Bring on your own awakening. www iumbte.com v A 10 7 monds failed to break evenly, declar- TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 4). You're YUBILS 0 K75 er could not come to more than eight so well liked that over the next seven weeks your pals • AKJ10 tricks. might actually fight for your exclusive attention. You \ / With the takeout double marking prove your big heart, not to mention sheer class, when The bidding: West with the ace of diamonds, you hone in on the positive contributions your loved ones Print answer here: SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST declarer's first priority should have bring you. Investments pay in November. Relationships 1* Dbl 2* Pass been to test whether it was singly y 3NT Pass Pass Pass go to the next step in January. Libra and Aquarius adore f > ' S • > \ guarded. When the jack of diamonds you. Your lucky numbers are: 2,50,21,43 and 6. , / , / / 1, / wins at trick four, declarer should Opening lead: Two of A VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept 22). In these mercurial return to hand with a high club to lead times, being merely adaptable simply isn't enough. Why another diamond toward the queen. Just listening to the auction should As the cards lie, West will have to be amenable to change when you can fall in love with it? Now have told South how to tackle the Seek pleasure in the knowledge that everything is arrange the spend his ace "on air," giving declar- circled let- play at three no trump. Had he done er three diamond tricks and nine in becoming something different. ters so, there would have been no further all. LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 23). Oh, the shenanigans to form the surprise problem. (Tonnah Hirsch welcomes readers' you'll get into. It looks like a barrel of laughs to an out- answer, as Note West's takeout double. After a responses sent in care of this newspa- side observer; however, your experience is probably dif- suggested minor-suit opening bid, it stresses the per or to Tribune Media Services Inc., ferent. You may even wonder whether this kind of fun is by the cartoon. majors and having no values in the 2225 KenmoreAve., Suite 114, Buffalo, worth the work involved. unbid minor is no flaw. With 1$ high- NY 14207. E-mail responses may be SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov. 21). You were the one to card points opposite a partner who sent to [email protected].) start a project. Someone else has taken over and is lead- had the values for a response, South's ing things in a different direction than the one you would MOST PKIPE5 LOOK three no trump was textbook. have chosen. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. Keep an STUNNING. fcUT SOME GROOMS Jumbles: open mind. ARE Answer: SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Prayer comes in many forms. Today, your thoughts are your prayers and aaNNnis so are the questions you ask yourself. You're deepening a SLUOOJD 8UJ0S (nq 'Buiuunis JJOOI sspuq isow union with the mysteries of your own heart. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Who can do it bet- ter than you? Probably no one. 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