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Read Us Online at A IslandSunNews.com SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 40 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA MARCH 30, 2012 MARCH SUNRISE/SUNSET: 30 7:22 • 7:44 31 7:20 • 7:45 1 7:19 • 7:45 2 7:18 • 7:46 3 7:17 • 7:46 4 7:16 • 7:47 5 7:15 • 7:47 Octifest On Darling’s Descendants Visit The Causeway Fish House For The First Time anibel Sea School will hold Octifest this Saturday, March 31 in a big Stop tent on Causeway Island A. It’s one of the last events of the season and it promises to be a relaxing time with island music, gourmet food and lots of opportunities to raise funds to support scholarships at Sanibel Sea School. This year, the event will feature DJ Gentry Thomas, a home grown movie, a surprise that will surely catch guests up in its “currents” and a friendly wrap up of this great year. Principal corporate sponsors for the Octifest on the Beach are PURRE and Lily and Co. Some highlights of the live auction will Three generations of “Ding” Darling’s family, including two great-great grandchildren, vis- be: ited the historic fish house for the first time last week. The structure was originally built for • A two-hour floating cocktail party Darling 70 years ago. aboard the Sanibel Thriller • Doc Ford and Doc Bruce – a boat by Jeff Lysiak trip with Doc Bruce to lunch with Randy rom the time she was a little girl, Wayne White at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Jennifer Graham remembers visiting Grille on the wharf at Fort Myers Beach FCaptiva with her family. She recalls • The Sanibel Sea School Elizabeth Meardon shows off the coconut fishing and boating on crystal blue waters, Powerwashing Team: the scientist blasters she helped paint, which will be part of the soaking in the warm sunshine and – every will clean your house or dock grand prize adventure with hundreds of once in a while – taking a ride past one of continued on page 23 floating coconuts the most historic structures on the island, which at one time was owned by her family. “I remember asking my father on several occasions, ‘Can we go inside and see it?’” Graham said. “And I was always told that Kip Koss, “Ding” Darling’s grandson, shared we couldn’t, because our family didn’t own fond memories of visiting Captiva back in it any more. But I could never understand the late 1940s why.” Graham, the great granddaughter of continued on page 6

Florida. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. with stops at various observation points to learn about native wildlife and its importance to the environment. From left: Thomas Mothershed, Jenny Smith, Jake Mann, Angelina Torre, Justen After the walk, the event continues at Montgomery, Nancy Antonio and Tommy Short CROW’s Healing Winds Visitor Education photo by Nick Adams Photography Center with refreshments, raffle drawings what the doctor ordered. and a special presentation with hospital Meet The Pazinskis Set in Buffalo, New York in 1959, the director Dr. Heather Barron. The walk is play introduces us to the Pazinskis who designed to engage and inform the public At The Herb live in an apartment above Chet’s Bar & Educational Walk about CROW’s mission to save wildlife Grill. Chet (Thomas Mothershed) is Dad, through compassion, care and education. Strauss Theater a physically and psychologically wounded Friday Morning Membership opportunities are available by Di Saggau man who leaves work in a bad mood, yell- with registration for all new members. ake a Walk on the Wild Side this Entry fee is $25 per person, free for ing at his kids and long suffering wife. Friday, March 30 at JN “Ding” n opening night, sold out crowd He has good intentions but can’t ever children 12 and under. Reservations can gave a standing ovation to the cast TDarling National Wildlife Refuge on be made by calling 472-3644 ext. 231. seem to remember to bring the dinner Sanibel. The educational 4.1-mile walk Aof Over The Tavern at the BIG home. All proceeds benefit CROW and its wildlife ARTS Herb Strauss Theater. Talk about through the refuge will introduce the patients. Mom (Jenny Smith) is the glue that public to the native wildlife of Southwest a charming family comedy. This is just continued on page 41 2 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 9:30 a.m. – Review of LDC OSTDS Captiva and sign language with Gooderham Local Captain 9:50 a.m. – Panel income and Community expenses discussion with Gooderham Attends Captiva 10:10 a.m. – Other business and pub- Panel Meeting lic comment Film Premiere Confirm dates for next meetings (May he Captiva Community Panel 9, June 12 and July 10). n March 20, author Capt. Bob meeting agenda, scheduled to take Adjourn Sabatino waved hello while Tplace at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April The Captiva Community Panel pro- Osampling refreshments following 10 at South Seas Island Resort is as fol- vides a public forum whereby Captiva the premier of Rusty Farst’s latest oral lows: property owners can present projects history film Captiva Memories: Earth, 9 a.m. – Introductions and roll call; requiring variances and get feedback Water and Wind. approval of March 13 minutes from and answer questions of the panel The free event required two simultane- 9:05 a.m. – CEPD update with Kathy members and other Captiva neighbors ous projections of the film, one inside the Rooker, CEPD administrator attending the public meeting. The panel Chapel by the Sea and the other inside 9:10 a.m. – Hurricane Preparedness has no decision-making authority on vari- the Captiva Civic Association. & Response Committee with Doris ance requests but does advise Lee County Capt. Sabatino, Kristie Anders, John Holzheimer as to the point of view of the panel and Dickey and Dottie Wakefield all share sto- 9:15 a.m. – Committee reports (as the point of view expressed by other ries in the film, which includes stunning necessary): interested Captivans attending the public photographic stills and video clips never • Land Development Code – Max meeting at which the variance request seen before by the public. DVDs of the Capt. Bob Sabatino Forgey and Rene Miville was presented.” film may be purchased for $100 which photo by Beth Warner • Communications – Susan Stuart The next Captiva Community Panel includes a one-year membership to the • Finance and budget – Ken meeting is tentatively scheduled for May Captiva Island Historical Society. Gooderham 9 in the Cone Room at South Seas Island • Water quality Resort on Captiva. • Fundraising – Rick Hayduk

East/West Duplicate Bridge 1. Sylvia Levine and Bob Ogden n Tuesday, March 20, there 2. Marlyn and James Stewart were 10 tables in play at The 3. Sally and Jim Bowe OCommunity House. 4. Rosemary and Frank Bloom CHILDREN’S EDUCATION CENTER OF THE ISLANDS The winners were: The game runs for six months, North/South November through April, at 1 p.m. every 1. Clara and Terry Terrana Tuesday at The Community House, 2173 2. Lois and Doug Townsend Periwinkle Way. For further information, 18th Annual 3. Alaine and Herman Jass call Susan Willoughby at 281-3258. Bring your Easter 4. Helen and Jim McCartney Basket for our FREE Egg Hunt Spring Sponsored by Cycling Safety Notes Ikki Matsumoto Bank of the Paintings & Prints Islands WHEN STOPPED, CLEAR THE PATH AND fts • Festival ALLOW OTHERS TO • $10.00 Unlimited Games and Crafts • BIKE THROUGH Saturday It’s always frustrating for any path user, cyclist or April 7th, 2012 other, to come across 10 a.m - 1 p.m. another user who has stopped and is blocking Sanibel City the path with their bicycle. It’s also unsafe since it’s Bird?, What Bird! Park adding yet one more (Next to the obstacle, another demand Available at: Sanibel Community upon concentration. So Association) let’s be courteous and Sanibel Art & Frame clear the path when we’re 630 Tarpon Rd. making that phone call or Sanibel • 395-1350

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Robert Cacioppo, Zontian Sally Lund, Carrie Lund Cacioppo and Janie Howland at The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva 11th annual Peek At The Unique home tour and fundraiser

Zontians Linda Robison, Ginger Parker, Ellen Sloan, Kristin Ritts, Annie Nachtsheim, Carolyn 'ʝɚʋQɍ$ʜɚ0ʋʢȲɏ:ɵOʏPʋɚ Gray, Jan Alden and Sheila Hoen prepare to serve treats at The Zonta Club of Sanibel/ Captiva 11th annual Peek At The Unique home tour and fundraiser ʋQɍʃȱɏ+ʋUʢɨ&Kʋʠʖɚ)ȹRɍ%ʋɻɖ Zonta Hosts Annual ʖʜʧLɀɏ\ʝɤWɛMʝʖɚXɡIʝɠʋɚ Peek At The Unique ʑʈʕɵʍLʤLʝɚʋQɍVɪȵɏԷʝʢLʔʖQɪɗ he Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva completed its 11th annual Peek At The Unique SʋʖQʤʖQJɡʍɨ Thome tour and fundraiser, guiding nearly 600 Peekers through four spectacular homes on Sanibel and Captiva on Saturday, March 24. The club is a service organization of profes- 'ʋʧLɍ/ȭɏԷ+ʋZʋʖɔ sional women working together to provide hands- on assistance, advocacy and funds to strengthen women’s lives on the islands, in Lee County and Dɢʃȱɏ6ʋʜɵȩɰɗ&ʝPʛʦʜLʤɨ+ʝXȿɏ around the world through Zonta International. For additional information, visit www.zontasan- Zontian Carolyn Gray cuts a cake 6DʤʦUGʋɨ0ʋUɭɓVɢQRʝɚWɛʠə cap.com. at The Community House 6ʦQGʋɨ$ʠʢɵɗVɢQRʝɚWɛʠə &KʋʛSDʔȸɏȾHȪʑSʤLʝɚ 0ʋUɭɓVɢʠəWɛʠə $ɸɗɄɰOFʝȷɏ Featuring Jim Sprankle, one of the best-known wildfowl wood sculptors in the world Zontian Wendy Humphreys (pictured on balcony with microphone) welcomes Peekers to La Maison Bleu, one of four homes featured during Saturday’s Peek At The Unique tour 4 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 at St. Michael and All Angels Jordan, Gavin Talk About Growing Church. Madden preached two sermons every Sunday Up Black On Sanibel In The ‘50s – one for his white con- ousins Jim Jordan, gregation, and another for director of planning the black congregation. But Cfor the City of Sanibel, when a new church was and Oscar Gavin, owner of being built, Madden made it Gavin Plumbing on Sanibel, clear he would preach just spoke about their early days one sermon for an integrated on Sanibel to a full house congregation. at the Sanibel Historical “Some white families Museum and Village’s third did stop coming,” Jordan Twilight Talk last week. The recalled. talks take place at the Old When asked how, with Schoolhouse in the village. all the obstacles black fami- The Jordan and Gavin lies faced in those days, he Two men from the few old island black families gave their families go back to the early had risen to his position in perspective on growing up here in the 1950s, Jim Jordan, 1900s on the island. Jordan Sanibel city government, ;eft, and Oscar Gavin, right and Gavin themselves have Jordan paraphrased a quote been on Sanibel since the he’d heard somewhere: 1950s. They talked about “Family is strength, and that the hardships faced by their strength comes from the past grandparents and parents – and extends into the future.” hardships that eased over the The museum has asked years and now are nonexistent Oscar Gavin talks to some audience members after the the two to return in April for for their children. Twilight Talk at the Sanibel Historical Village another talk. The date has Gavin hailed from a fam- not yet been finalized. ily of 18. “It seemed like every year someone was graduating and someone else was The Sanibel Historical being born,” he said. Museum and Village is They recalled that their schoolbooks were sometimes as much as a decade out of located at 950 Dunlop date, as they were passed down from the white children’s school when new books Road, next to BIG ARTS were purchased for them. just past Sanibel City Hall. The ferry presented another obstacle to school attendance: the first ferry in the It is open from 10 a.m. to morning was for white children only, and the black children had to take the second 4 p.m. Wednesday through ferry. “We were always an hour late for school,” Gavin remembered. Saturday, closed holidays. Sometimes, Gavin said, the children simply couldn’t go to school because they had Adult admission is $5; free to take care of the children and home while their mothers went to work to support the for people under age 18 are. Sanibel Planning Director Jim Jordan answers one of family. Learn more on the website, many questions from an audience member after the Another lasting memory for the two men was Episcopal Minister Thomas Madden www.sanibelmuseum.org. program

Held Over Through April ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 5 Kiwanis Diner’s Delight Coupon Booklets On Sale he Kiwanis Diner’s Delight Coupon Booklet, published this year by the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, will be for sale starting April 3. The coupons Tare valid from April 23 through December 18. This year, each booklet features 25 restaurants and sells for $30 at the following locations: Periwinkle Park, Big Red Q Quickprint, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Bank of the Islands, or any one of the 100 Kiwanians on the islands. Quanities are limited.

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Past and current SCA board members, from left, are Amy Weinreit, Marge Meek, Linda Estep, Ann Arnoff, Bill Sadd, Bill Schecker, Sally Kirkland, Robert Monk, Lenora Hoffman and Jack Samler Sanibel Community Association’s Annual Meeting Coming April 25 he Sanibel Community Association’s (SCA) annual meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 25 starting at 6:30 p.m. Learn the status of the Community TAssociation and The Community House. Appetizers and beverages will follow the report. Call 472-2155 to reserve a place. Reservations are necessary, so call or stop by The Community House at 2173 Periwinkle Way to let organizers know you are coming. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, visit their website at www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or stop in.

The Bailey-MatthewsBaile Shell Museum 3RD ANNUAL OYSTER EATING CONTEST The Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market Saturday, April 21, 2012 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. Join us for the annual phenomenal oyster-eating fun! Cheer your favorite oyster lover as they slurp away! Bring the kids for fancy face-painting & craft table! Enjoy all the great food & beverages and win raffles! COME JOIN THE MOLLUSK MADNESS! For details about how to participate as a competitor, to learn who is eating oysters, or to sponsor the event visit www.shellmuseum.org or contact John Suau at (239) 395-2233 or email: [email protected]. Event sponsored by The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, The Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market, and Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery. Proceeds benefit The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum exhibits & education programs. 6 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012

Executive Producer Sam Koltinsky A group interview conducted at “Ding” From page 1 Darling’s fish house included Dr. Mark Madison, Douglas Brinkley, Kip Koss, John Darling’s McCabe, Paul Tritiak, Kristie Anders, Calina and Cameron Carstens, and Tim Kenny Descendants from WGCU Public Media conservation pioneer Jay Norwood photo courtesy of Marvo Entertainment “Ding” Darling, fulfilled a lifelong dream earlier this month when she – and several members of her family – was allowed to visit the iconic fish house for the first time. An original “Ding” Darling cartoon, dated May 1, 1942, commemorated his moving into And the experience did not disappoint. the fish house “Where else can you fish from your photo from Captiva Memorial Library Collection front yard?” said Graham, a resident of Texas who immediately climbed to the assistance from the estate of Robert the fish house on May 1, 1942, used to top of the nearly 70-year-old fish house. Rauschenberg. The fish house is part of “snowbird” on the island to escape the “This house, and everything that Darling the Rauschenberg property. harsh Iowa winters. According to Koss, did, leaves such a legacy here. And it isn’t Kip Koss, Darling’s grandson, smiled his grandfather liked Captiva for the just ours… it belongs to Captiva, too.” as he watched his children and grandkids weather, the wildlife and, of course, the The remarkable structure, accessed explore the fish house, inside and out. fishing. by a long dock, contains a small kitchen, Looking out across the water, he recalled “He used to keep a boat and an living room, sitting room, bedroom, bath- that the fishing was best off the northeast aquarium underneath the house here,” room and loft area. It is constructed with corner of the structure. He remembered said Koss. “And I caught the biggest visiting his grandfather’s winter home for redfish in my life right over there. It was Cynde Fanter, board member of the multiple windows, which provide a majes- Friends of Des Moines Parks tic 360-degree view of Captiva’s bayside the first time back in the late 1940s. a good size, too… and it gets bigger and waterfront and wilderness. “We would usually stay at ‘Tween bigger every time I talk about it!” legacy continues to live on through them. The visit, which coincided with the Waters, but after seeing this place, I really Darling’s other great granddaughter, “I think the first thing people here continued filming of the forthcoming was torn between wanting to stay here Christy Steinbeigle, took time to peruse should do is continue to protect wildlife. documentary America’s Darling, was or there,” said Koss. “Back then, I was at the fish house with her husband Hal and ‘Ding’ Darling taught all of us that,” said arranged for by the executive producer the perfect age to enjoy it.” sons Chris and Seth Steffen. And for the Chris, 17. “Kids in my age group also of the project, Sam Koltinsky, with Darling, who officially moved into younger generation, it seems, Darling’s need to become aware of how we can protect what we have, or it will be gone forever.” “Don’t cut down trees or shoot wildlife,” added Seth, 10. “Everyone should recycle, because that helps nature, too.” Koltinsky, who reported that America’s Darling is still on schedule to Tahitian be released in time for this year’s “Ding” Darling Days celebration (October 14 to Gardens 20) at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel, said that the more people he talks to about the legend- ary editorial cartoonist and founder of the National Wildlife Federation, the more he is growing to admire him. Call for take out or stay “Many people think of Darling in outdoor terms of his cartoons and conservation,” seating said Koltinsky. “I have learned that when 472-4300 you open one door, that 10 others fly open with regard to this vision and his leadership skills. The drive by which this man operated is one which should inspire our country today.” On March 13 and 14, Koltinsky and his production crew interviewed several more people for the 60-minute documentary, including Douglas Brinkley, Breakfast & Lunch 7am - 4pm Making Memories Dinner 4:30pm - 8pm professor of history at Rice University; Since 1984 Family Owned Kids Menu Dr. Mark Madison, historian for the U.S. & Operated Island Style Home Cookin' Something for Everyone Check in Our Open Air Kitchen Fish & Wildlife Service; Cynde Fanter, Out Our board member for the Friends of Des ShopOnSanibel.com Moines Parks; John McCabe, president Great “Enjoy Dining At Our Handmade Shadowbox Fossil Seashell Tables” of the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society; 1975-2019 periwinkle way Menu No reservations • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kristie Anders, education director for the Sanibel • 1975 Periwinkle Way • 239-472-6111 472-5323 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation; Paul Tritaik, refuge manager for the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge; ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 7 Judie Zimomra, who will give a local League Of government report. Refreshments will be served. Women Voters Zimomra has served as City Manager of Sanibel since 2001. During her tenure, Annual Meeting she has developed a motivated manage- he League of Women Voters of ment team dedicated in providing high Sanibel will conduct its third annu- quality service at the lowest prudent tax Tal meeting on Thursday, April 10 rate. She received the 30-year Service starting at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel Public to Local Government Award from the Library, 770 Dunlop Road. There will International City Manager’s Association be a short business session, a discus- (ICMA). She has served as an adjunct sion of programs for next season, along college professor at Cleveland State with an overview of this year’s legisla- University, where she taught graduate ture session. An election of new board students in Public Administration and members and officers for next season as an adjunct professor at Edison State will occur. The guest speaker for the College School of Law and Public Safety. evening will be Sanibel City Manager Zimomra has been named a “Power SCCF’s Kristie Anders gave a candid and insightful interview continued on page 15 and Calina Carstens, second place winner of the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society Conservation Cartoon Contest. “Our wealth is based upon our natural resources, and if we don’t take better care of those resources, we will also lose our wealth,” said Anders during her interview for the film. “’Ding’ Darling was the conservation spearhead for these islands.” According to Koltinsky, future interview subjects include Dale Hall from Ducks Unlimited and Jerome Ringo, former chairman of the board of the National Wildlife Federation. However, during his own “journey of discovery” Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Pilates into Darling’s past, he explained that the icon had a creative, whimsical side to him as well. “When visiting the fish house, I was amazed to discover the sea horses which are a part of the fireplace design. I discovered the original sketch and wood carving of his sea horse along the path of our production, which is original to the fireplace,” added Koltinsky. “Retracing Darling’s path as a designer has been a path of bliss for me personally. Darling was a true modern day Renaissance man.”

Share your community news with us. Call 395-1213 Fax: 395-2299 or email [email protected] 8 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at American Legion 4:30 p.m. Players are welcome. Every What Do Aprons Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich Post 123 News is served all day. Have To Do With very Friday, American Legion Post Stop in and try one of the half-pound American History? 123 serves up a fish fry with cole burgers, check out the daily specials and Eslaw, beans and hushpuppies from the full menu. Food is served all day, prons have been around for cen- 4 to 8 p.m. Cost is $10. Sunday, April 1 every day. The public is welcome. turies: from leather and canvas is spaghetti and meatballs all day. American Legion Post 123 is open Aones worn by craftsmen to the On Tuesday, April 3, the ladies auxil- Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. stereotypical 1950s housewife’s ever- iary will meet at 6 p.m. The Legion will to 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m., present garment. Are aprons approach- be open on Easter Sunday offering a ham located at mile marker three on Sanibel- ing extinction today? No, they’re not. dinner from 1 to 8 p.m. Captiva Road. For more information call The principal use of grandma’s apron, Texas Hold’em is played every 472-9979. of course, was to protect the dress underneath because she only had a few, and it was easier to wash aprons than dresses. It sometimes served as a potholder, carried eggs and vegetables, and wiped a perspir- Read us online at IslandSunNews.com ing brow. How about aprons just for fun? The gift shop in the Old Bailey’s Store at the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is featuring aprons for grandmothers, mothers, daughters – as well as their American Girl dolls. Prices range from about $10 to $26.50. The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The village, which operates as a non-profit organization, is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). Admission is $5 for adults over 18; members are Lizzy Newton and her American Girl doll admitted free. model the aprons available at the gift shop For more information, call 472-4648.

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He said said Jenks. “You better figure out how Schuller said beach management is ity officials asked for public input wildlife monitoring is ongoing and that to control it before you spend $50,000 needed, something entirely lacking on on protecting Sanibel’s beaches putting a requirement for a study in the to be told there are more people than a Sanibel. C– and they got plenty of it on EAR was not necessary. while ago.” Chairman Mike Valiquette said carry- Tuesday when the Planning Commission A study, he explained, would have Jenks also remarked that the “huge ing capacity doesn’t mean “how many discussed coastal zone protection as part to be far ranging, including night use of turnout” of public was in support of chairs you can fit between the wrack line of the state-mandated evaluation of the beaches, chairs, dogs, sand sculptures COTI and was related to the resort rede- and the properties.” It’s about protecting Sanibel Plan. and other elements. velopment ordinance recently enacted wildlife from human impact. The Evaluation and Appraisal Report Just how to evaluate public use would by council. “This is one thing that would (EAR) is required of municipalities every be hard to determine. Would it mean seven years to update their planning counting people at the beach accesses? codes. MacKenzie Hall was almost at That would not cover those saying in capacity with a crowd of islanders, most beachfront accommodations. Counting “It seems like a slam dunk to me,” urging the city to keep a lid on human parked cars would not include those arriv- Shore Haven To remarked chairman Mike Valiquette usage of the beaches to protect the wild- ing on foot or by bicycle. before the commission voted unanimously life. Many conceded the point, but some Move To Final for approval. Although the commissioners were wanted the study included as a “may” in listening and not voting – the final deci- the EAR report to keep the idea alive that Resting Place sion on all revisions to the plan will be beaches are vital to Sanibel’s economy by Anne Mitchell Concern Voiced made by the City Council months from and ecology. now – they heard it loud and clear: island Planning Director Jim Jordan said the he Sanibel Planning Commission Over Cyclist residents love their beaches and all that state is no longer pressing for a study. on Tuesday paved the way for a lives in and on them and they don’t want The language was in the 2005 EAR but TShore Haven, a 1924 Sears & Safety On Island Roebuck kit home, to become part of human intervention to harm any of it. was never conducted due to budgetary by Anne Mitchell And so did three council members, Mayor reasons. Now, it is not required. the Historical Village on Dunlop Road. Kevin Ruane, Vice Mayor Mick Denham Erick Lindblad, executive director of Those chosen site is near the lake and ith Sanibel at the height of its and Councilman Doug Congress, who Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation does not encroach on gopher tortoise peak tourist season, near misses were in the audience. (SCCF), said, “It is very important we habitat. Wand minor mishaps involving Some residents talked about see- don’t lose ground… What we have as a The home, owned by Terrence and cyclists and motorists are witnessed ing buses stop at beach accesses or the result of Sanibel being so progressive… Brenda Cassaday, will be moved from almost daily. No fatalities have been Chamber of Commerce parking lot and is greater than what any other commu- 1111 Bird Lane at the expense of the reported due to such encounters, but drop of 40 or 50 passengers with coolers nity has.” However, he said, “We need non-profit Sanibel Historical Museum & Planning Commission chairman Mike and beach blankets. to look at the commercial activities, the Village. Valiquette wants City Council to act At issue was a phrase in the revised buses and other impacts. We need to say The certificate of appropriateness “before someone is killed.” plan that would drop a previous require- we don’t want any further activities to approved Tuesday allows for the reloca- With Mayor Kevin Ruane in the audi- ment by the state to have a study done degrade where we are today.” tion or demolition of the old bayfront ence for Tuesday’s commission meeting, that would determine “carrying capac- “That might mean not granting vari- home, which the owners want to replace Valiquette, himself a daily biker, bent his ity.” However, most commissioners and ances that would degrade the potential of with a custom home. ear for council action. the public felt that phrase was too vague (beach) use by snowy plovers,” Lindblad Museum officials have six months to Island bike paths – called shared use and what is needed is a baseline study of added. complete the relocation. Otherwise, the paths – are busier than ever this season beach use by people and correlate that Bert Jenks, owner of Waterside Inn on Cassadays can demolish the house to and though statistics aren’t available, traf- with studies already being done by the Sanibel, said while he’s not happy with move forward with construction. fic also appears to be heavier. continued on page 40

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SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL “OCTIFEST ON THE BEACH“ | SANIBEL CAUSEWAY | SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Karen Bell Dan Schuyler BAILEY-MATTHEWS SHELL MUSEUM OYSTER EATING CONTEST | SATURDAY, APRIL 21 | TIMBERS RESTAURANT Lily, Gracie & Angel VOTED COOLEST JEWELRY STORE IN AMERICA 520 TARPON BAY ROAD | (ACROSS FROM BAILEY'S) | SANIBEL, FL 33957 Voted BEST of the Islands Five Consecutive Years 239-472-2888 | LILYJEWELERS.COM 12 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 Meets on the first Sunday of each month Churches/ Temples Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor from December through April at the Sanibel ANNUNCIATION GREEK Sunday Worship Hours: Congregational Church ORTHODOX CHURCH: 7:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. Read us online at 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church A pot luck is held at a member’s home on Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis 10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School the third Sunday of each month. IslandSunNews.com Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. classes For more information call 433-4901 or Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Traditional Service with Choir email [email protected]. Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Childcare available at all services. Sunday School, Bible Study SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: OBITUARY BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. Temple of the Islands meets for Friday The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate trator in the Lee County Library System night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Pastor as he began his life here in 1984. Hall of the United Congregational Church Sunday worship services: 7:45 a.m. He was known as the “Barefoot 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Chapel, 9 and 11 a.m. Full Services, with Librarian” on Captiva, where he made Rabbi Selwyn Geller For more information Sunday School and LinC at 9 a.m., and his home at ‘Tween Waters Inn Marina 239-395-0726 or [email protected] Nursery Care at 9 and 11. Elevator access. after sailing in from Virginia. CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 He touched the lives of many as an The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman avid conservationist, art lover and profes- November 13, 2011 thru April 22, 2012 Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, Sunday 11 a.m., 472-1646 Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. sor. Terry maintained his love for Captiva Captiva’s Chapel-By-The-Sea will have a Sunday Masses 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. until his passing. He was a member of series of Lenten studies. Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Friday at 8:30 the Captiva Civic Association and kept The 2 remaining sessions are as follows: a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues. his mailbox as he did when he first March 21, 3 The Cross as God’s Substitution at 8:30 a.m. Confession first Saturday of arrived to “our islands.” March 28, 3 The Cross as God’s Role the month 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy He leaves behind his wife, Ruth Evans Model Days please call. Walton, one stepson and three step- Special Services: ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH: daughters, two sisters and one brother. April 1, Palm Sunday at 11:00 AM His spirit will remain in the hearts of April 5, Maundy Thursday Communion at 6p.m. 2304 Periwinkle Way between the April 6, Good Friday Passion Story at 12 Bean and Baileys, 472-2173 many people throughout the world. April 8, Easter, The Resurrection at 11:00 Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector A funeral will be held at Captiva’s a.m. www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org Chapel by the Sea on Saturday, March FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. 31 at 3:30 p.m. Following the funeral 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. service, friends are invited to gather for a Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sunday School (PreK-6thgr.) at 9:30 a.m. TERENCE MICHAEL WALTON celebration of life at ‘Tween Waters Inn evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from 4 to 6 p.m. n loving memory of Terence Michael room open, Monday, Wednesday and 1st Wednesdays of the month Pot Luck In lieu of flowers, please make dona- Supper at 6:30 p.m. Walton (May 28, 1938 to March 19, Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November tion to the Captiva Island Historical through March), Friday 10 a.m. to Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. 2012). He was a beloved husband, I Society, P.O. Box 163, Captiva, FL 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS friend and educator. 33924. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE ISLANDS: He laid the foundation as an adminis-

ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS Saint Isabel Catholic Church EPISCOPAL CHURCH EASTER SCHEDULE Invites you to join us during PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 1 HOLY WEEK Saturday, 5:00 PM April 5-8 Sunday, 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 5 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 5:00 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY — 5:00 pm GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 6 Washing of the Feet, Holy Eucharist & Agapé Meal Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Veneration of the Cross 3:00 PM GOOD FRIDAY — 12:00 Noon with Communion THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 7 — Saturday — 5:00 pm Th e Great Vigil of Easter 8:00 PM Pachal Fire, Procession, Eucharist & Light Supper EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 8 — EASTER SUNDAY EUCHARIST — 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM

7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 am Saint Isabel Catholic Church 3559 Sanibel Captiva Road Call the Rector with any questions: Sanibel, FL 33957 Th e Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, 239-472-2173 (239) 472-2763 2304 Periwinkle Way www.saintisabel.org www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 13 how full the pantry shelves are in April and how sadly empty they are in August and Pantry Sunday Held Palm Sunday September. The same families use it all year, without a school lunch to rely on for children; many go hungry if the pantry is empty. At Captiva’s Chapel By The Sea Did you know that your donation of $1 buys $6 of food because of the buying submitted by Pat Boris power our pantry has? That means your gift of $10 buys $60 of cereals, milk, meats and even fresh produce. Where else can you get six times the return on your invest- aptiva’s Chapel by the Sea celebrates Palm Sunday on April 1 in the usual ment? way – with palms and song. This year, it is also the date for our annual Come to Chapel at 11 a.m. each Sunday through April 22. But especially come CPantry Sunday. It’s a festive Sunday of joy in giving to area food pantries. Palm Sunday and celebrate the joy of giving to our area food pantries. We have Our outreach to FISH of Sanibel and the South Fort Myers Food Pantry continues raised thousands of dollars in years past… let’s do it again! Bring all non perishable, long after Chapel season ends because of donations of non-perishable food and unopened foods and generous money donations. We will get it all to the pantry. generous money gifts. These supply the pantries throughout the summer when Also, when you are leaving the island to go north, bring your remaining food – many Sanibel and Captiva residents return “up north,” unaware that some of our even frozen meats – to FISH of Sanibel, at 1630-B Periwinkle Way. Tell them Chapel neighbors are hungry. sent you! When we talk of resources on the islands, we know that we are the best resource Captiva Island’s Chapel By The Sea is a seasonal Christian ministry open to all for each other. We are people caring for people in our own backyards. In the case of from early November through April 22. The historic Mission Chapel is denomination- FISH, we are “friends in service here,” providing meals, rides, medical equipment and ally independent and welcomes everyone regardless of their spiritual beliefs. much more, in addition to the food pantry. As a year-round resident, I am struck by

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Holy Week Sanibel Community Church! Edward Doyle nspirational speaker Edward Doyle, 1740 Periwinkle Way (Next to Jerry’s) retired police chief from Longwood, 239-472-2684 ~ www.sanibelchurch.com IFlorida, will give a talk called Police Chief Surrenders at the Sanibel- Palm Sunday Celebration ~ Sunday, April 1 - 4 Services Captiva Christian Women’s Connection 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Traditional. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Contemporary. (SCCWC) Thursday, April 10 at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. The luncheon program begins at 11:30 a.m. Upper Room Luncheon ~ Thursday, April 5 and costs $18 per person. Women 12:00 p.m. The luncheon is free, but reservations must be made by April 1. are invited to bring their special man. Reservations are required. Captains Mike and Joyce Rehr – Maundy Thursday Communion Service ~ Thursday, April 5 experts in fly and offshore fishing – will 7:00 p.m. Candlelight and Communion with Chancel Choir. share fishing tips with the audience. Music will be provided by Janice Keeney and Fred Nordstrom who will perform Easter Egg Hunt ~ Saturday, April 7 a medley of Gershwin tunes. Attendees 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. A great family celebration for the Easter Weekend. are asked to bring donations for Lifeline There will be games, prizes, storytellers, eggs to hunt, food, fun, and fellowship. Family Center for Babies such as diapers size 4 and 5; Diaper Genie refills of any size, or hair accessories for baby girls. Sunrise Service on the Causeway ~ Sunday, April 8 For information and reservations call Anita at 395-9015. Reservation dead- 6:30 a.m. Free Coffee and Donuts: Believers Baptism by Immersion Offered at line is April 9. Make checks payable to the conclusion of the service. Bring Your Lawn Chair...and Bring a Friend.

Sanibel-Captiva CWC and mail to Linda Yoder, 9290 Bayberry Bend, Unit 104, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. The program is Easter Morning Services ~ April 8 - 4 Services sponsored by SCCWC and Stonecroft 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Traditional. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Contemporary. Ministries. The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club is at Believers Baptism by immersion offered on the Causeway at 12:30 p.m. 949 Sand Castle Road. following services. 14 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Holy Week At SCC LOGOS Family unday, April 1 commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ Banquet Night Sinto Jerusalem where he was met he LOGOS Family Banquet Night with the waving of Palms and shouts will be held on Wednesday, April of “Hosanna.” That’s why it is called, T4 at Sanibel Community Church, “Palm Sunday.” 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s At Sanibel Community Church, there Market). The event will begin at 3:30 will be four morning worship services p.m. with Palms waving, children singing and All of the families are invited to din- songs of Hosanna filling the air. At 8 and ner as we celebrate and reflect on our 10 a.m., there will be traditional worship LOGOS year together. There will also be services, with chancel choir. The 9 and a special video presentation of all the kids 11 a.m. services will be contemporary who participated. with the Praise Team. Dr. Daryl Donovan For further information, call Kathy at will be preaching at all four services. 472-2684. Holy Week continues with special services on Thursday, April 5. At noon, as a remembrance of the Last Supper meal Christ shared with His disciples, there will Easter Services At be an Upper Room Luncheon. The luncheon will conclude with partaking of the Chapel By The Sea Lord’s Supper. The luncheon is free and he historic Captiva Chapel By The open to the public, however reservations On April 5, an Upper Room Luncheon will be held at Sanibel Community Church Sea will hold the following Easter are required by Sunday, April 1. Tseason services: On Thursday at 7 p.m., Sanibel April 1 – Palm Sunday at 11 a.m. Community Church will celebrate a who come. Pastor Donovan’s message, being contemporary. Believer’s baptism Extreme Makeover, will be an encourag- by immersion will be offered on the April 5 – Maundy Thursday candlelight Maundy Thursday service. Communion at 6 p.m. The word Maundy means “command.” ing word. Teen Challenge, as well as the causeway at 12:30 p.m. following the Teens of Sanibel Community Church, will services. April 6 – Good Friday Passion Story Jesus gave two commands to his disciples at noon on that Thursday evening. He told them provide dramatic presentations. A love Sanibel Community Church is located offering will be received to support the at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s). April 8 – Easter, The Resurrection at to be a servant and to wash the feet of 11 a.m. those in need. He also told them to eat ministry of teen challenge. Believer’s bap- There is plenty of parking at the rear tism by immersion will be offered at the of the campus, with parking attendants For more information, call Pastor Tom the bread and drink from the cup remem- Nyman at 472-1646 or 651-747-7504. bering him and his sacrifice. conclusion of the service. providing assistance. For more informa- Resurrection Sunday begins at 6:30 Four Resurrection services of worship tion, visit www.sanibelchurch.com or call a.m. on the Sanibel Causeway with will be held on the Campus of Sanibel 472-2684. vibrant songs of praise filling the air. Free Community Church. Both 8 and 10 a.m. donuts and coffee are available to all will be traditional, with 9 and 11 a.m.

SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Palm Sunday, April 1 7:45 AM Chapel Service with Palms 9:00 & 11:00 AM Festival Service with the Suncoast Brass and Palms Maundy Th ursday, April 5 7:30 PM Service of Tenebrae and Holy Communion Good Friday, April 6 Noon Good Friday Service featuring a dramatic monologue by the Rev. Dr. John H. Danner Come to the Big Easter Sunday, April 8 7:45 AM Chapel Service Sanibel Island Dog for all your 9:00 & 11:00 AM Festival Service with Chancel Choir, guest singers from the Mastersingers Chorale beach needs and Brass Players from the SW Florida Youth Symphony 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 Want a photo memory www.sanibelucc.org of your beach day or (239) 472-0497 vacation? Then, don’t Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Senior Pastor Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor forget to – Hang Ten under our “Big Wave!” Olde Sanibel Shoppes 630 Tarpon Bay Road 459 Periwinkle, Sanibel Is. 239-472-0966 239.395.1464 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 15 Best Of Show Winner

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Current Club President Joel Dr. Myeong Gon Kang Ospa took a few moments to express a thank you to past Sanibel-Captiva Dr. Myeong Gon Kang, veterinarian/ Rotary presidents and board members surgeon is joined by members Byong for providing outstanding leadership for (John) In Doo, high school science GSE Team Korea our club over the years. teacher; Chul Ho Jang, Guri public offi- Rotarians also hosted Rotary District cial, Guri City Hall; Eun ML Lee, public mental and green technology. Koreans tings. District 3600, GSE Korea, is visit- 6960 Group Study Exchange Team office tourist department; and Tae Sun have a long history of belief in living in ing Southwest Florida through April 1. (GSE) from South Korea. The Group Hwang, public office, general affairs harmony with nature. Global groups are District 6960, GSE Southwest Study Exchange program is a unique department, Gwangji City Hall. 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Managed by Association Management Commercial Leasing 239-395-9111 Property Watch Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food. – Hippocrates 460 BC 20 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 CROW Case Of The Week: River Otters by Patricia Molloy nergetic. Engaging. EInquisitive. The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is the quintessential face of mischief and playfulness. As exciting as it would be to watch the adorable, furry babies at play (CROW’s otter complex currently houses 11 young pups), Dr. There are currently 11 orphaned otter pups Heather stated, “I quietly peek into the staying at the clinic otter complex only once a week to avoid photo courtesy of CROW being seen.” The staff at CROW goes to great lengths to ensure that the “wildness” of each patient remains intact during its stay at the clinic. This is most evident in their care of otters, as the ever-curious creatures easily imprint on humans. Imprinting occurs when a wild animal sees a human as its friend; it is dangerous to release an imprinted animal back into the wild. To have a 30-pound, 30-inch otter seeing humans as a food source would be fatal to the wild animal. Otters’ bird-like chirping is often heard along quiet springs and rivers by canoers and kayakers. Possessing clawed, webbed feet, they are as comfortable frolicking on CROW’s secluded otter complex, complete with a trap door for feeding, is full of stimuli to land as they are swimming. They can remain under water as long as four minutes and ensure that the social mammals entertain themselves and build foraging skills dive up to 250 feet while searching for food. They are exceptionally intelligent and their meals, they are re-released into the main activity room without ever seeing their capable of creating and using tools just like monkeys, apes and beavers. Incredibly human caretakers. Caring for sick and orphaned otters may require a lot of smoke- social creatures, young otters (called pups) will feed and travel with their mothers (called and-mirror tricks for the CROW team, but the effort insures the health and safety of queens) for approximately one year. Before and after breeding, male otters (referred to these extraordinary mammals. as meowters) lead primarily solitary lives. CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife In order to clean the otter complex, staff members quietly place food in a room hospital providing veterinary care for native and migratory wildlife from the Gulf separated from the pool area. When the door is opened to the feeding room and the coast of Florida. The hospital accepts patients seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 otters enter, a trap door closes, shielding the patients from the presence of the clean- p.m. Mail donations to P.O. Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or visit up crew. Once the complex has been put back in order and the otters have finished www.crowclinic.org.

OUR PATIENTS CAN’T PAY THEIR BILLS BUT YOU CAN HELP “INSURE” THE ANIMALS AT CROW Go to www.crowclinic.org Click on “Help Insure a CROW Patient” Choose your favorite patient Make your pledge with a credit card Receive a certifi cate with a photo of your chosen animal by reply e-mail For more information, phone 472-3644 ext. 231 Join CROW for Walk on the Wild Side March 30, 2012 8am For more information, visit www.crowclinic.org or phone 472-3644 ext. 229 Please thank our Case of the Week ad sponsor for supporting CROW:

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for helping insure the care and feeding of our patients ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 21 Fishing Documentary To Be Screened At ‘Ding’ Darling FIRST ANNUAL he J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will Thost a premiere screening of WGCU-TV’s latest one-hour documentary, Silver King: The Birth of Big Game Fishing, on Friday, March 30 starting at 5:30 p.m. The story, told by award-winning producer Lynne Howard Fraser, begins with the first tarpon caught using a rod and reel in Tarpon Bay, now part of the refuge. This 1885 event changed the face and fabric of sports fishing and helped make Southwest Florida a destination for anglers from all parts of the world. Today, the “silver king” remains one of the most sought-after of all game fish. The premiere showing is free, but seating is limited. Call 472- 1100 ext. 233 to reserve seats. Advance reservations are required. Before the screening, the refuge will unveil a sign marker about Wood’s history-making catch. It will be erected at Tarpon Bay and was made possible by a donation from the Sanibel Island Fishing Club. William Halsey Wood launched a brand-new sport at Tarpon Bay, giving birth to big game fishing in 1885 Craft Beer Tasting Bird’s Eye View how life really works, losing sight of the balance of nature. So many times they It’s All become Bambi lovers and enjoy every opportunity to hand feed the wildlife with About Balance and don’t want people to hunt or fish anymore. Ok, so they would rather see by Mark ‘Bird’ Bambi overpopulate the forest and create Westall Great Sunset, Live Music, an ecological catastrophe. Now, I don’t am constantly want to see a hunter out there with an asked on my AK-47 and a six-pack of beer haphaz- Dancing, I canoe trips if I ardly shooting at anything that moves, am a vegetarian but promoting species propagation and Beer Food & Games because it becomes survival without also addressing the nec- obvious that I essary checks and balances needed to Saturday, April 14 respect the animals maintain a healthy system is asking for so much. I smile as ecological disaster. I say, “You know, It’s all about balance. 7-9ish I do respect life so A few days ago, I took some folks much. But because I do, every time I who own one of these ranches I’m talk- start thinking about what I’m going to ing about out on a canoe trip. Now, I SCCF Nature Center, Boardwalks and Trails eat next, I have a difficult time deciding would imagine they are not interested in 3333 San-Cap Road if, today, I will kill the cow… or the car- starting a summer camp for kids, but they rot. Both species deserve my respect. are implementing exactly what I am talk- But since I am not a plant generating ing about when I talk about balance and my energy from the sun, whether I kill coexisting with the natural world. These Call 472-2329 to reserve today! an animal or a plant, I must take the folks run a buffalo ranch out on the prai- This fun-raiser will be a great time spark that made them alive in order to rie in South Dakota. They let the buffalo sustain the spark that makes me alive. free-range on about 30,000 government- for just $30 per guest. Following that train of thought, I tell leased acres and then they cull the herd people that I think it is just fine that par- and provide healthy meat for the public. ents send their kids to those nice summer The buffalo was historically a major camps where their children can experi- factor in maintaining a healthy prairie Graciously sponsored by Generously supported by ence hiking, birdwatching, camping, system and these folks are finding a way nature and the like. But I add that I wish to make this type of restoration economi- they could also be sent to spend a little cally feasible. Their website is www.wil- Thanks to time on a farm or a ranch, because there dideabuffalo.com. Check it out. The Grog Shop they would most likely also learn the valu- A former city council member and able lesson that death is just as much an mayor, Mark “Bird” Westall has owned important part of the sustainability of life and operated Canoe Adventures, Inc. To beneﬁt SCCF’s mission to conserve coastal habitats and aquatic resources as life is. on Sanibel for over 33 years. Visit on Sanibel and Captiva and in the surrounding watershed Today, many people spend much of www.canoewithbirdwestall.com for their time in a naturally isolated, civilized more information. world, removed from the harsh reality of

ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 23 before you get to Port of the Islands. For SCCF Trip To another landmark, it is 1.3 miles beyond Corey Billie’s (CB) Airboat Rides. Picayune Strand Participants should pack a lunch, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, And Fakahatchee sunscreen, a hat and insect repellent. trip to Picayune Strand and Binoculars may add to your enjoyment Fakahatchee Strand is being as there is an observation tower a short Aoffered by the Sanibel-Captiva distance into the trail. Conservation Foundation on Friday, For additional information, call 472- 6&&) 6DQLEHO&DSWLYD&RQVHUYDWLRQ)RXQGDWLRQ April 6. Participants will meet at the 2329. Marsh Trail on US 41 at 10 a.m. After a walk and talk with Refuge Manager Kevin Godsea, the group will Audubon Bunche Come explore our natural world travel on to the Fakahatchee Boardwalk. There, the group will be met by Park Beach Bird Walk Bobcat Tales — April 4 Ranger and orchid expert extraordinaire, he next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Bobcats seem to be flourishing through most of Mike Owen. Saturday bird walk will be held this Picayune Strand Restoration will help their North American range. Learn more about TSaturday, March 31 at Bunche this shy feline that moves so peacefully among us. the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Beach. Refuge and is part of the Comprehensive Meet at the beach parking lot at 8 Wednesday, April 4 at 10 a.m. Everglades Restoration Program. It con- a.m. Parking fee is $1 per hour, and Butterﬂy House Tour — April 3 nects Panther National Wildlife Refuge the meters accept bills only. Waterproof with 10,000 Islands. The restoration is shoes are a must because participants A guide will teach you about the life cycle and be- taking place in an area called Golden walk through tidal pools throughout the havior of butterflies. Tuesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Gate Estates, which was semi-developed walk. and sold by the same corporation that These bird walks are open to pub- Caloosahatchee Oxbow & Riverlore Cruises developed Cape Coral. Over 112,000 lic and all levels of experience. A $2 Come with us to experience the historic meanders of the upriver Caloo- acres of wetlands were dredged to create donation to Sanibel-Captiva Audubon sahatchee, following the river back to a time when a waterfall served as what has been called the State’s larg- is appreciated. Call Hugh Verry at 395- the headwaters of the Caloosahatchee and settlers braved living amongst est subdivision. After acquiring some of 3798 for more details. the wilderness. Departs from the W.P. Franklin Lock & Dam Park off SR the property, agencies are now filling in canals and eliminating roads which flood- 80 in Olga. Advance reservations and payment required, call 472-2329. Sunday, April 15 at 1 p.m. ed each summer. By doing so, the natural From page 1 sheet flow will be restored. The City That Almost Wasn’t — April 5 Fakahatchee Strand is one of the hid- Octifest den jewels tucked away in cypress trees. The City of Sanibel was the first in the country to adopt a comprehensive It has only been in the past few years a • Four box tickets to see the New York land use plan based on the island’s natural systems. Learn the local boardwalk has been available to explore Yankees play in New York history of conservation, the story of the City’s this area in an easily accessible way. There will be opportunities small and creation and preservation of our natural large to contribute to and learn about The group will picnic at the resources. Thursday, April 5 at 2 p.m. Fakahatchee Boardwalk Trailhead before Sanibel Sea School, a 501(c)3 dedicated walking through the cypress. This trail to a world in which all people value, Coyote and Bear Tales — April 3 has just opened to the public in the past understand and care for the ocean. Come celebrate a great year here on the island A coyote and a Florida black bear were docu- few years, giving people an opportunity mented on the island for the first time last enter the swamp without getting their feet that Arthur Frommer ranks his Number wet. 1 destination. For ticket availability, call winter. Tuesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. The Marsh Trail parking lot is well Dina at 472-8585. Picayune/Fakahatchee Field Trip — April 6 marked with a Refuge Sign and has space for about 15 cars. It is approximately Learn more about Everglades restoration on this fieldtrip to the Pica- three miles past the entrance to Collier yune Strand, the first Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan proj- Seminole State Park and three miles ect to break ground, restoring natural flowways to a large planned development south of Naples. Then travel a few miles to the Fakahatchee Strand State preserve. Meet on U.S. 41 at the Marsh Trailhead, 3 miles east of the entrance to Collier Seminole State Park. Call 472- 2329 for info/reservations. Friday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Trail Walks: Explore Sanibel’s Interior Wetlands Explore Sanibel’s Everglades-like interior freshwater wetland ecosys- tem. Tuesday thru Friday at 11 a.m. Turtle Tracks — April 5 Sanibel Island has one of the first sea turtle monitoring programs in the country. Learn about the sea turtles that nest on our beaches. Thursday, April 5 at 10 a.m.

SCCF Wildlife Tour at The Dunes — April 3 Alligators, eagles and wading birds will be on the greens at The Dunes Waverunners-Parasailing-Yamaha Scooters-Bicycles-Beach Chairs & Umbrellas-Sailboats this winter. An SCCF interpreter will lead a 45-minute tour by golf Skimboards-SUPs-Golf Carts-Banana Boat Rides-Scoot Coupes-Cayo Costa WR Tours cart. Reservations required; call The Dunes at 472-3355 (ask for Ju- No-See-Um Repellent-Sunglasses-Freestyle & Momentum Watches-YOLO Gear-GoPro HD Sector 9-Arbor-Kahuna-Dregs-Gravity & Krown Longboards-Kahuna Big Stick-Beach layne). April 3 mid-afternoon Accessories-Indo Boards-Slackline-Kids Clothing-Waboba-Zap Skimboards-Cool Hats Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road (one mile west of Tarpon Bay Road) YOLO Watersports, Inc. Nature Center and Shop: Open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat: 10 - 3 ! " #$"! " Native Plant Nursery: Open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 - 3 (239) 472-2329 www.sccf.org 24 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Shell Found Shells Found

Betsy, Nicholas and Bill Riley Drew and Zach Brandenburg icholos Riley, 10, from St. Louis Park, Minnesota found a junonia on Nerita rew and Zach Brandenburg of Grafton, Wisconsin found a King’s crown, Beach while staying at Periwinkle Park on March 24. Nicholas, who is visit- angel wing and nutmeg shell on Sanibel while staying at Blind Pass Ning his grandparents on the island, said that he found the shell at low tide at DCondominiums on March 23. night using a cap flashlight.

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Prize winners and judges from last year’s contest

veryone is invited to join the mollusk madness during The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum’s 3rd annual Oyster Eating Contest on April 21 from 11 a.m. to E2 p.m. The contest will be held at The Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market on Tarpon Bay Road. Proceeds from the event, sponsored by the museum, The Timbers, and Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery, will benefit the museum’s exhibit and educational programs. Not only do the best oyster eaters win a prize, but spirit, costume, and fundraising awards will also be up for grabs. Although the oyster eating contest is the main attraction, there will also be food and drinks from The Timbers, plus shell crafting and face painting for kids. The raffle winner of a watch donated by Lily & Co. will be announced. The 23 contestants in last year’s competition tried various methods of ingesting as many mollusks as possible in one minute – including dunking the oysters in butter, beer, Tabasco and cocktail sauce – before slurping them down. A rowdy crowd of nearly 400 sampled oysters, cuttlefish, shrimp and baby octopi from The Timbers. They also waved signs, shook noisemakers and cheered wildly for their favorite contestants. Lamar Williams, who was sponsored by Stilwell Enterprises, downed four dozen oysters to win last year’s contest. “I just ate like I was on fire,” he explained. “That’s all I did. I just grabbed them and ate them as quickly as I could. There wasn’t any strategy to it; I didn’t put anything on them. Great oysters!” Local news personality Clay Miller of NBC-2 will return as master of ceremonies. “I think it’s great,” he said of the contest. “I like the camaraderie, the community coming together to do what they can for The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. Anytime you ALL SANIBEL RESIDENTS can put money towards stuff that deals with our environment and what’s out in our oceans, I think it’s wonderful.” ARE INVITED TO THE There are several event sponsorship opportunities available. To learn more about sponsorships or to participate as a contestant, visit www.shellmuseum.org, or contact John Suau at 395-2233 or [email protected]. SANIBEL

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It’s leader when targeting sharks and simply always amazing to use a four- to five-foot piece of 100# me where all of the fluorocarbon leader and a circle hook. life that shows up Yes, you will have some cut offs without in the bay this time of year comes from. using steel leader but you will also get a It seems a switch is flipped when our lot more bites. If the water is dirty or I am water temperature reaches the mid to getting a lot of cut offs I will switch it up high 70s and the bay and near shore and use a one- to two-foot piece of single waters load up with bait fish and all the strand wire. Use non-coated circle hooks predators that follow them. that will quickly rust out of a shark’s One of my favorite types of fishing this mouth. time of year is catch-and-release inshore If you want to target the smaller black- fishing for sharks. Sharks can be targeted tips, 10# to 15# test spinning tackle is A sporty sized five-pound blacktip shark in all sizes, anywhere from five-pound a blast. Two- to four-foot blacktips are blacktips all the way up to 300-pound- a great fun on this set-up. I like to put a to the boat and they can often be sight- upside down as that makes them go dor- plus bull sharks. After months of fishing chum bag out while sitting on the anchor. fished. Deeper flats in the five- to seven- mant. When sharks are larger, they can with light spinning tackle for smaller spe- When fishing for these smaller blacktips a foot range hold tons of these hard fight- be very hard to handle so I will often cut cies all winter, it’s a nice change to switch live pinfish under a float is hard to beat. ing, smaller sport model blacktips and are the leader as close to the hook as pos- it up and hook into some hard fighting You will see the blacktips swim right up a riot for anglers of any age. They run sible, letting them swim free fast, often quickly changing direction, and If you do intend to keep a shark for a some even jump. meal, I suggest keeping a small blacktip. When chasing after bigger sharks, a Bigger sharks are high in mercury con- Send Us Your Fish Tales fresh cut bait is key. Mullet and ladyfish tent and really not any good to eat. Days he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us caught the same day or half a stingray is of killing a big shark just for a photo of details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species hard to beat. I simply freeline these baits it hung up at the dock are, luckily, long Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at putting out a spread of lines from an gone. You are not doing anyone a service the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to anchored boat. You can chum with small by killing these awesome animals. If you [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. chunks of cut bait but most of the time plan on keeping one, the shark must be it’s not even needed. Be ready to chase immediateley gutted and packed on ice down these bigger sharks as they will as sharks urinate through their skin. If a quickly take 200 yards of line off a big shark that is not properly gutted and iced spinning reel. right away, the meat will have a strong Although sharks can be found ammonia taste. throughout our waters, some places hold The FWC has new regulations on BOAT larger numbers of sharks than others. sharks and certain species are being pro- Any natural channel close to the passes tected. Anglers are allowed one shark per that cuts through a grass flat is a great day with a maximum of two per vessel RENTALS place to get started. The sloughs that per day. These hard-fighting fish are the come in from both Captiva and Redfish top of the food chain and are much more Fishing • Cabbage Key passes are some of my favorite places to fun to catch than they are to eat. Dolphin Watching set up. Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing Captains Available I very seldom have a client keep a local waters since he moved to Sanibel shark. Once a shark is brought boatside, in 1980. He now lives in St. James City anything under four feet, I usually grab and works as a back country fishing 472-5800 and remove the hook with a long pair guide. If you have comments or ques- Jensen’s Marina of hook-outs, keeping my fingers as far tions email [email protected]. away from the powerful jaws as possible. 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Jordan Donini shows off a four-foot ball python during the presentation CROW junior docent Christopher Arundel displays his pet ball python, Cleo tree frogs – “They will eat whatever they can fit into their mouths… including other tree frogs,” he explained – and reproduce a larger clutch of eggs. A young visitor is allowed to touch an invasive species turtle found in Fort Myers by Burmese pythons, native to Southeast CROW assistant rehabilitator Jordan Donini Asia, are another invasive species that has by Jeff Lysiak the increased competition for resources seriously threatened Florida over the past – including food and shelter – but may several decades. Once thought only to be hile there is no cause for immedi- also be damaging both ecologically and problematic in the Everglades and suburbs ate panic, the fact that Southwest agriculturally. of Miami, these snakes have recently been Florida’s native animal species W In most cases, these invasives are intro- found throughout Rookery Bay in Naples are being threatened by a number of duced locally through the international and other Southwest Florida locales. invasive exotic mammals, birds, reptiles animal and plant trade. In other cases, “The problem with the Burmese and amphibians opened more than a few Closeup of a Russian tortoise however, they are released by irrespon- python is that they have very few preda- eyes recently during a Wonders of Wildlife sible pet owners. tors,” said Donini, who noted that these • Do not release exotic pets into the presentation at CROW’s Healing Winds “Some people may just get tired of snakes can grow to up to 20 feet long. wild. Visitor Education Center. keeping a snake, or it gets too big to han- A crowd of approximately 25 people • Spay/neuter your pets, and keep On March 16, CROW assistant reha- dle by themselves,” said Donini. “So they were allowed to meet several live invasive them on a leash when outdoors. bilitator Jordan Donini and junior docent just let it go free, back into the wild.” reptiles during the presentation, including Upcoming Wonders of Wildlife presen- Christopher Arundel delivered an informa- Unfortunately, freeing these exotic a pair of ball pythons and a Russian tor- tations at CROW’s Healing Winds Visitor tive 35-minute interactive lecture, entitled species can cause an extreme shift in the toise, which had been found the previous Education Center, 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Invasive Species. During their PowerPoint local ecological balance. That’s because week along a roadway in Fort Myers. Road (across from The Sanibel School), presentation, the pair talked about how Southwest Florida offers an abundance Two overlooked threats to local wild- include CROW’s Aquatic Patients: Fresh non-native animals were introduced to the of warm weather and a unique array of life, Donini explained, are household pets: Water & Sea Turtles on April 3, Rescues area, what effects their presence has on habitats, allowing some species to breed cats often chase and eat native birds while & Releases: A History Of CROW’s local wildlife and ways people can help virtually year-round. dogs – unleashed on the beach – may Patients on April 4, Clinic Rounds on stop the growing threat. Donini used the example of the Cuban disturb or attack sea turtle nests and/or April 5, Meet an Animal Ambassador on According to Donini, the region is tree frog, which has successfully overtaken hatchlings. He also offered a few tips to April 6 and Owls Of Southwest Florida on now home to more than 100 species of some areas previously dominated by assist local wildlife: April 7. All presentations begin at 11 a.m. non-native birds and at least 20 species Florida’s own species of frogs. The for- • Avoid buying exotic pets on a whim; For more information, visit www.crow- of non-native mammals. Their presence eign frogs are generally larger than native do your research first. clinic.org. most impacts local wildlife because of A Captiva Island Tradition Since 1976 Captiva’s Finest Waterfront Restaurant Come by Land.... or Come by Sea...

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Remembering Chihuly, fiber art, by Donna Kjonaas and Vicki Kessler Kessler, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, resides in Waterloo, Iowa. She is a self-taught fiber artist who has been experimenting with cloth and stitch since childhood. Kessler is a founding member of The Women’s Fiber Art Collective in Madison, Wisconsin. Her work is permanently installed in the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ in DeForest, Wisconsin; Pilgrim Heights Retreat Center in Zuri and Bentley, beaded wire sculpture, by Tania Begg Green Lake, Wisconsin; First Congregational United Church of Christ and Community of Hope United Church of Christ, both in Madison. abrication, an exhibit of artwork by Tania Begg, Vicki Kessler and Donna Kjonaas, Kjonaas, a retired United Methodist minister, divides her time between residences in will be on display in BIG ARTS Founders Gallery April 5 through 30. An artists’ Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sanibel. Interested in fiber and art from childhood, she Freception will take place Saturday, April 6, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. has a background in clothing construction and quilting. Her creative impulse, along with Tania Begg transforms colored beads and wire into unique three-dimensional sculp- her affinity for innovation, leads her to explore unconventional methods and materials tures. Her work can be seen at the Hirdie Girdie Art Gallery on Sanibel, Sea Grape in her artistic compositions. Art Gallery in Punta Gorda, and at Arts For Act and Koi and Krane art galleries, both Founders Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Fort Myers. Her work was chosen as one of Bead&Button magazine’s top 100 The exhibit is supported by Founders Gallery Patron Season Sponsor Deborah and international finalists in their 2006 Bead Dreams competition. Begg has won awards in John La Gorce. many Southwest Florida Art shows. For more information, go to www.BIGARTS.org or call 395-0900. Collaborative, contemporary fiber artists Donna Kjonaas and Vicki Kessler reclaim and repurpose recycled objects to create vessels, quilts and altars. They create art to invite a tactile and interactive experience. Fiber with historic value or purpose, manipu- lated through processes such as felting, discharge, monoprinting, over-dying, painting, stamping and stitching, offers a connection to the past, recalling the humble task of To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 hand sewing performed by women over the centuries.

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Lunch & Dinner Daily Happy Hour Nightly ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 41 From page 1 teen problems. Eddie tries to smuggle Matinee Film copies of Playboy into his room and Over The Tavern Annie is confused about becoming a Director Series holds the family together. She moves young woman. Georgie, the mentally- from all-knowing matriarch to battle-hard- challenged youngster is precious as Continues ened partner to sweet, protective nurturer he flies about the apartment in his without missing a beat. At one point, out Superman cape and shouts out a new of desperation concerning her precocious swear word he learned. son Rudy, she says “Will the Jesuits take The cast does an excellent job bring- him?” My favorite line in the play. ing to life the complicated relationships Their four children are Eddie (Justen of the family. It’s especially difficult when Montgomery), Annie (Angelina Torre), a show has young actors in critical roles Georgie (Jake Mann) and the hero of the with lots of dialogue. In this case, they are tale, 12-year-old Rudy (Tommy Short). all up to the challenge. He’s an energetic, bright but unfocused Director Marc Tumminelli does a fine kid who is beginning to question the job keeping things moving in this nostalgic Roman Catholic Church. Rudy believes comedy. The set by William Davis covers God put us on earth to have fun and he’s the entire stage and brings back memo- wondering why his family isn’t having any. ries, with its avocado green stove, oval His talks with Jesus are priceless. Rather braided rug and formica and steel kitchen than learn his catechism he prefers to run table with turquoise vinyl padded chairs. home to amuse little brother Georgie with One of the great joys of Over The his impressions of Ed Sullivan. Tavern is that as you laugh out loud, you What makes this play work is the will be nodding your head in recognition. humanity of the characters playwright Tom Tickets to this one will be going fast, so Dudzick creates. Rudy is routinely held after order yours soon by calling 472-6962, class by Sister Clarissa (Nancy Antonio), 395-0900, log on to www.BIGARTS.org available for the hearing impaired. who carries a clicker and a sturdy wooden or stop by the Marks Box Office at 2200 For tickets stop by BIG ARTS, 900 ruler for discipline. We soon discover Periwinkle Way. Dunlop Road, call 395-0900, e-mail there’s much more to her when she reveals Over The Tavern plays through [email protected] or log on to www. a secret that helps us see our flawed patri- April 21 at the Herb Strauss Theater on BIGARTS.org. arch in a more sympathetic light. Sanibel. Eddie and Annie are wrestling with IG ARTS Film Society’s annual Director Series features Nicholas BRay, an important influence in the Share your community news with us. French New Wave cinema movement of this era, which rejected the traditional Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 form of the time and experimented in new visual style and narrative. or email [email protected] The series is hosted by film aficionado, Sid Picker, who will lead an in-depth discussion before and after the screen- ings. All Director Series films are held 18 B Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Admission is $5. EASTER HAPPYEERS HOUR The April 4 film is The Lusty Men ON (1952), a classic western film starring TTAP Susan Hayward, Robert Mitchum, Arthur BRUNCH 4 - 6 Every Day Kennedy and Arthur Hunnicutt. When he sustains a rodeo injury, star rider 10 am - 2 pm Jeff McCloud (Mitchum) returns to his hometown as a hired hand with a local Omelet (Lamband Carving & Ham) Stations ranch, where he befriends fellow ranch Reservations Accepted hand Wes (Kennedy) and his wife, Louise (Hayward). Wes dreams of owning his own farm and believes rodeo winnings could help him finance it. He convinces Great Steaks and Contemporary Comfort Food Classics Jeff to coach him and the threesome hit the road for one unforgettable rodeo adventure. Lunch & Dinner 7 Days a Week The series ends on April 11 with the film Rebel Without A Cause (1953). This Monday – Turkey Dinner Specials American movie classic with James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo explores Tuesday – 1/2 Price Bottled Wine* the conflicts between generations in its story about a teenage boy who defies Wednesday – German Dinner Specials his parents’ wishes and goes against the schoolyard bullies at his high school. It is Sunday – Brunch Buffet 10 am - 2 pm a social commentary on the youth culture in America at the time and was released • less than one month after Dean’s death Omelet and Carving Stations Complimentary Brunch Cocktail in a fatal car crash. Wood and Mineo earned Academy Award nominations EARLY BIRD 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. for Best Supporting Actress and Actor, respectively, for their performances in the 1/2 Price Appetizer or Dessert with Entree* film. Enhanced by surround sound, films will *See restaurant for details be shown in Schein Performance Hall, Catering Executive Chef with a high-definition projection system and large screen. Listening devices are Available 1100 Par View Drive • Sanibel • 472-4394 Sean Boller 42 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 A Touch Of Red Exhibition Opens At Phillips Gallery he Sanibel-Captiva Art League 36th Annual Juried Art Exhibit at BIG TARTS, A Touch Of Red, opens on Thursday, April 5 in Phillips Gallery. A reception and awards ceremony will take place Saturday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Charles Miano, artist, educator and president of the Southern Atelier Fine Arts Center in Sarasota, will judge the artwork in the exhibit. Awards will also be presented by Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane, who will be giving a Mayor’s Choice Award, and by Erick Lindblad, executive director of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. Members of the Shell Islands Garden Club will display floral arrangements in keeping with the show’s theme, A Touch Of Red. The public is invited to vote in a People’s Choice Award. The competition draws from members of the Art Council of Southwest Florida, which includes more than 4,000 artists Medusa by Daphne Hammond, colored from 16 area art organizations. This year’s pencil exhibit highlights the use of the color red, and will feature original works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, collage, sculp- Gratitude by Julia Holston ture and original prints. All exhibited work is for sale. Monday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. A Touch Of Red exhibit will be open For more than 15 years, members from the Art Councils of Southwest Florida have through Monday, April 30. been invited by the Sanibel-Captiva Art League to exhibit at BIG ARTS. The mission A Touch Of Red Art Exhibit supported by Visual Arts Patron Season Sponsors of the Sanibel-Captiva Art League is to create opportunities to create art, share art, June Rosner and Russ Bilgore. support art education and to enhance the community artistically. For additional information about this exhibit, BIG ARTS events and membership or In addition, artwork by Sanibel School students Julia Holston and Daniel Shuster to sign up for workshops, stop by BIG ARTS, call 395-0900, e-mail info@BIGARTS. will be displayed. org or log on to www.BIGARTS.org. 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Debut At FGCU Theatre Lab lorida Gulf Coast University’s Theatre Lab invites the public to the opening of Faustus Burns Brightly, a play written, directed and designed by Professor FBarry Cavin, incorporating Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus, running April 4 to 8, and April 11 to 15 in the Theatre Lab, located at the Arts Complex on campus. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2 p.m. The performance centers on a group of recent college graduates who open a small theater on the dingy streets of Hollywood and decide to produce Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus as their opening show. Art and life blend when the young company’s funding secret leads to their Faustian bargains. The play is based on true events. To purchase tickets online, visit http://theatrelab.fgcu.edu. For more information, The Crow’s Nest is one special place, every night of call the box office at 590-7268. the week. Tuesday Special: Prime Rib, $29.95 (for two!). Wednesday Special: Surf & Turf, $24.95. Friday Special: Fish Fry, $17.95. Sunday Special: Barbeque, $17.95. Monday & Thursday: Crazy Crab Races Music Friday-Saturday: 10,000 Views; Email your editorial copy to: Tuesday & Wednesday: Taylor Stokes [email protected] 15951 CAPTIVA DRIVE 239.472.5161 TWEEN-WATERS.COM 44 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Upcoming BEST KEPT Workshops SECRET ON THE At BIG ARTS ISLANDS! ign-ups are ongoing for upcoming BIG ARTS workshops and Winter BRING THE WHOLE SAcademy courses. Full workshop and Winter Academy schedules are available at www.BIGARTS.org, or by FAMILY! contacting the main office at 395-0900. iPad – Basics with Gerard Damiano is Monday, March 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BEER BATTERED Open Studio – Clothed Model or Still Life with Eleanor Gause is Tuesday, FISH ‘N’ CHIPS March 20, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. iPhone – Advanced with Gerard BASKET Damiano is Wednesday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Art of the iPhone with Gerard $9.95 Damiano is Wednesday, March 21, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Winter Academy – Art History: Every Day The Changing Story of Art with Deborah Butler starts March 21, meets Includes Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon. Crotons I, watercolor by Patty Kane French fries iPad – Advanced with Gerard 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Memoirs, with Steve Oberbeck, starts and coleslaw Damiano is Thursday, March 22, 1 to 5 The Art of the iPad with Gerard Tuesday, April 3, 1 to 3 p.m. p.m. Damiano is Wednesday, March 28, 1:30 Glass Fusing (Wednesday) with Petra Intermediate Watercolor with Bea to 4:30 p.m. Kaiser starts Wednesday, April 4, 9:30 KIDS EAT FREE Pappas starts March 23, meets Fridays Assistive Technology: Universal Access a.m. to 12:30 p.m. With the purchase of one $15.95 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Apple Products with Gerard Damiano Glass Fusing (Thursday) with Petra and up entree Kids (10 and under) receive one free Torn Strip Papier-mâché Sculpture is Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. to Kaiser starts Thursday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. kids meal. Not valid with any other promotion or with Jerry Churchill is Saturday, March noon. to 12:30 p.m. discount, Must present ad. 24 and Sunday, March 25, 9 a.m. to 3 Layering of Transparent Watercolor Life Drawing – Open Studio Non- p.m. with Patty Kane is Thursday, March 29 Instructed (morning session) with Carol FRIDAY Precious Metal Clay Jewelry: Capture and Friday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rosenberg starts April 6, meets Fridays LOBSTER FEAST the Sea with Mary Ann Devos is Advanced Apps (Apple products) with 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March Gerard Damiano is Friday, March 30, 9 Life Drawing – Open Studio Non- Whole Maine Lobster a.m. to noon. Instructed (afternoon session) with Carol Great Themes Book Discussion, with Rosenberg starts April 6, meets Fridays Limited Availability ice cream · chick wings · hot dogs · · Steve Oberbeck, starts April 2, meets 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. b

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IG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater recently launched a community theater pro- Also available for weddings, private parties and corporate events gram that includes play readings of works written by Sanibel playwrights. The Bnext play reading on Sunday, April 1 covers three plays – Carmen Garmin, Lady Godiva of Flamingo Landing and Homecoming for Sergeant Porter. The Call for Reservations readings begin at 7:30 p.m. at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. Carmen Garmin, written by Marci Rudin and directed by Angie Koch, will be acted (239)472-4559 by Judy Kolosky and Doug McElheny. The story is about a driver whose GPS voice Inside the Historic Island Inn 3111 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island comes to life, and scolds him for neglecting his family. Lady Godiva of Flamingo Landing, also penned by Rudin and directed by Koch, or visit www.TraditionsOnTheBeach.com is based on a true story. Three couples are on a train to Florida. The plot develops when a naked woman is discovered in a locker room. Actors are Fay Carney, Molly Dowling, Dorothy Donaldson, Don Hogg, Sidney Picker, Sid Simon and understudy Erstine McKay. Live Entertainment Nightly Homecoming for Sergeant Porter is an intense drama about the effects of psycho- Join us for live music and dancing every night logical trauma on war veterans. Homecoming was written by Wally Kain, and directed by Edina Lessack. Actors are Laurie Pickens and Doug McElheny. All play readings feature local talent both onstage and backstage. A talk-back ses- with Pianoman Joe McCormick and guests sion with the playwrights will take place after the three plays are presented, and audience participation is encouraged. Rudin, a resident for screenwriting at New Hampshire’s MacDowell Colony of the Arts, writes plays, screenplays and novels. Four of her plays have been presented in Barbara Smith Marvilla Marzan festivals in Manhattan, and one at a 10-minute play festival in Santa Cruz, California. on Saturdays One play won the 2006 Naples Players’ ETC Readers’ Theatre contest, and was on Fridays read on the air on WGCU-FM radio station in Fort Myers. Several of her plays have received staged readings. She has also published two non-fiction books, and her arti- cles and book reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The Congressional Quarterly Researcher and Encyclopedia Judaica. Wednesdays featuring Kain was born in Nebraska and grew up in Yonkers, New York. He has degrees from Princeton and Harvard Law School, and served during the Korean War with the 82nd Airborne Division. Kain has had several careers, the first of which was in Prime Rib Prime Jazz the world of patents and copyrights for inventors and authors. He was drawn to do creative work – painting watercolors and writing – while living on Sanibel. Writing for island newspapers led to elective office and two terms as mayor of Sanibel. He has two published novels, The Nunca Riddle (2003) and The Red Column (2006), and is working on A Fly In The Butter, true stories about growing up in the 1930s and 1940s. Homecoming for Sergeant Porter was a finalist in the 2008 Naples Players’ Andrea with Father Al & the Jazz Congregation New Play Contest. And featuring Paul Ventura, aka Mr. Swing Visit www.BIGARTS.org for more event information, including ticket prices and links to performers’ websites. To purchase tickets, stop by BIG ARTS or call the Marks Box Office at 395-0900. Sundays featuring Dusk Duo Share your community news with us. Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 or email [email protected] 46 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 tury days growing up in Niles, Michigan and the University of Michigan, where he in World War II years, will resonate not earned his Masters. Poetic Voices only with those from that state, but with For many of his years with the tele- any midwesterner who was a youth of phone company in (you guessed it – For consideration, please send typed that period. And many others. Michigan), Duke was in the Detroit area, poems with a Barron is a craftsman with words and and had a brief moment of consequence short biography to memory. For the last dozen years, he has with the Romney family, recounted not in Island Sun, 1640 been writing his stories, originally for his the book but at a recent meeting of the Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, large family (seven children) and hordes Writing Group on the island. Hopefully, FL 33957 Attn: of grandchildren. Then, after joining one there will be a second volume that will Don Brown or send of the Sanibel writing groups, he’s been include this “grownup” tale. a Microsoft Word writing for Sanibel as well. attachment to donbrown@alum. Twice a year for eight years, he has mit.edu read his pieces at the competitively selected Writers Read, many in the 120-plus Top Ten Books person audiences at BIG ARTS Phillips selected by Don Brown Gallery come to the event especially to On The Island hear him read. He reads dramatically, Island Girl 1. Moonwalking With Einstein by and his prose lends itself to the presenta- by Brenda Hunt tion. Joshua Foer 2. Chasing Midnight by Randy Richard “Duke” Barron In the 33 stories in Call Me Duke, Big I like Evie’s fuschsia flip-flops Mike, Duke’s railroad-man dad, comes Wayne White Her matching nail polish across as the wise and benign masculine 3. Sanibel Sunset Detective Returns And the toe ring she wears Call Me Duke presence that binds the family. He is not by Ron Base I like her life is not submitted by alone in holding a prominent place in this 4. Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins A dress rehearsal mindset Ray Buck book. The ordinary and extraordinary 5. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins And her bright pink lipstick. citizens (of all ages) of Niles come alive in 6. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins I like her afternoon margaritas ichard 7. Sanibel Sunset Detective by Ron “Duke” this charming history of childhood, and And her irreverent attitude. more. Base RBarron, the 8. Dry Grass Of August by Anna complete man from Duke Barron was introduced to I like all the Evies in the world Sanibel Island 25 years ago. A dozen Mayhew As they whiz past me on their bikes Michigan (although 9. Gift From The Sea by Anne he has been one years ago, he bought his seasonal home Tennis racquets hanging out their in Periwinkle Park where he and his wife, Morrow Lindbergh backpacks. with Sanibel the 10. A Bubble Moment by Katie last 25 years), will Nona, escape the winter cold and snows Skin browned by the Florida sun of Kalamazoo, Michigan where they have Gardenia They take no prisoners. have a book sign- Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop. ing event for his a home among the large Barron gang. Their time is precious recently published work Call Me Duke Duke is a graduate of Western Michigan Nothing to be taken for granted. at The Island Book Nook on Sanibel on Monday, April 9 from noon to 2 p.m. To advertise in The Island Sun call 395-1213 Island Girl was written by Brenda Barron’s essays on his mid-20th cen- Hunt from Queensville, Ontario, Canada. Hunt is a retired French teacher who now spends her winters on Sanibel. She had spent many of her spring breaks on Sanibel and hoped that one day she would be lucky enough to call Sanibel her second home. This year she took part in Vicki Lettmann’s Writing Workshop for Everyone at BIG ARTS. She was inspired to write Island Girl when she read a Mark Twain quote on her coffee cup in the Sanibel Bean: “It’s not the years in a life but the life in the years.”

From page 39 Aubuchon Addresses GOP this country and he believes in a strong military while cutting waste wherever possible. Aubuchon concluded his talk with an informative question-and-answer session. The next meeting of the Republican Caucus will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Meeting Room 4 of the library. Byron Donalds, candidate for Congress in the August 14 primary, will be the guest speaker. All are welcome to attend.

Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Cindy Marcia Jeanie ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 47 • Research based data that indicates groups and individuals. Jones is a licensed Wednesday the importance of balance between habit- clinical psychologist with specialties in ual vs new behaviors. health psychology, anxiety and panic Wisdom Series • Concrete tools that will enable you disorders. Also trained as a biofeedback olly Maiz, MA, DTR, and to understand body/mind health therapist, she is in private practice on Virginia Jones, Psy.D., of Secret • Interventions that may include move- Sanibel. Together, they bring a well- HSignals Seminars return to The ment, sound, laughter, biofeedback, rounded knowledgeable view of your Community House on Wednesday, April cognitive strategies, behavioral changes, biology and psychology to help you make 11 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. to celebrate mindfulness meditation, and breathing. successful life-style changes. spring’s arrival by presenting the third Psychotherapists Holly Maiz and Gini Cost for pre-registered participants in the 2012 Wednesday Wisdom Series. Jones bring different but complementary is $20 or $25 at the door. Visit www. Continuing the exploration of biol- perspectives to their workshops. Before SecretSignals.net for more information their psychotherapist training, Maiz was a on this seminar. ogy and psychology, Coming Home: Holly Maiz and Gini Jones Reclaiming Life explores our ability to dancer and Jones was a biology teacher. To pre-register for Coming Home: stay fresh in creating our lives. whether or not our choices reflect our val- Holly is a body/mind psychotherapist Reclaiming Life, call or text 699-4545 or When we speak of “coming home,” ues and if we are consciously constructing with specialties in addiction, eating 898-1047, e-mail SecretSignals@yahoo. we are talking about being present in our our lives. disorders and optimal aging, and train- com, snail mail to P.O. Box 821, Sanibel, lives, moment to moment. As we mature, • A demonstration that biofeedback ing in the instruction of Yoga, QiGong FL 33957 or use “contact us” at www. it’s easy to get into a routine were every- trains our ability to be present. and Pilates. On Sanibel, she works with SecretSignals.net. thing is a repeat performance. We imagine that there is safety in doing and thinking as we always have. Although this is true in some situations, it is also the case that our bodies and our world are always changing. Life’s events, joyous or painful, can challenge our reliance on habitual behaviors. What used to work, no longer does. Conscious awareness is the tool we can use to bring ourselves into presence, to bring us home to ourselves. Judgment or opinions, which are thoughts about experience may be unavoidable and sometimes necessary. If we learn to be more curious in direct experience – meaning noticing without judgment sensations, feelings and thoughts – then we become more present in our lives. That presence cultivates adaptability, creativity, responsibility and brings more joy into each moment. Presence cultivates playfulness. Remember an occasion when you lost track of time, when you were enjoying what you were doing so much that you were without interpretation or judgment? With experience we learn what has worked for us. When we use this knowledge in a creative way – while not closing ourselves off to new input – it opens doors to fresh perception and playful experiences. Adaptability is not throwing experience and knowledge to the wind but remaining flexible enough to respond appropriately to any situation. Adaptability is a survival skill. It is part of our biological makeup that our survival as individuals as well as a species has been dependent on our ability to balance adapting to change with saving time and energy through patterned behavior. Being “away from home” or a lack of presence can lead to boredom, anxiety, depression or a general sense of dis-ease. It can also be experienced as irritability, confusion or a sense of isolation and hopelessness. Functional problems can follow such as pain, digestive and cardiac disorders. If we define a sense of home as the experience of nurturance, security, and relaxation, what takes us away from being at home with ourselves? This seminar will explore how can we restore ourselves to being present and reclaim our lives. In this three-hour workshop, Jones and Maiz will provide: • Examples and exercises that bring us home to our sensations, thoughts and behaviors. • Experiences that help us clarify 48 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 FREE Take Me B Home SECTION NEWSPAPER BUSINESS SanibelREAL & Captiva ESTATE Islands CLASSIFIEDS VOL. 19, NO. 40 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA MARCH 30, 2012 Water Problems ‘A Mess’ But Fixable, Says Keynote Speaker At Committee Of The Islands Annual Meeting

By Mike Gillespie, Vice President Committee of the Islands e have a mess on our hands.” “W So spoke Daniel DeLisi, Lee County’s representative to the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District. He delivered what he called “this sobering message” to members and friends of the Committee of the Islands last week at their 2012 Annual Meeting. The “mess” DeLisi referred to was his term for what has been done over the past century to the Everglades, a result of decades of efforts to drain the region and re-direct its waters for development and agricultural purposes. Today we here in Southwest Florida are at the receiving end of measured water releases from Lake Okeechobee that affect our local Committee of the Islands Board of Directors (from left): Jill Dillon, Phyllis Gresham, Mike Gillespie, Claire Mallon, Barbara Joy Cooley, continued on page 20B Jim Beauchamp, Ruth Woodham, David Bath, Wayne Ponader, and Larry Schopp. Not pictured: John Harries, Martin Packard and Bud Reinhold

and the sunset shootout along with specta- island. Even though expenses are kept to available, with details (and a registration Monday After The tor-friendly access throughout the course. a minimum and all panel members serve form) available online at www.captivacom- A silent auction will also offer hotel deals, voluntarily, the panel doesn’t receive any munitypanel.com. For more information, Masters To Debut certificates and other items adjacent to the funding from Lee County and is reliant call 472-7565 and ask about Monday ninth green. Finally, a cash bar and barbe- upon private donations to fund its efforts. After The Masters. At South Seas cue will be available to cap off a successful Foursomes and sponsorships are still submitted by Ken Gooderham event, along with a typically spectacular Captiva sunset. outh Seas Island Resort is hosting a “The success of an event like this is new event to celebrate a spectacu- dependent on word-of-mouth and the Kanzius Cancer Slar winter season, give golfers multi- involvement of community supporters,” ple chances to win $10,000 and to raise said organizer and panel member Rick Technology funds for a hard-working Captiva group Hayduk. “Panel members have already – all in the wash of a Captiva sunset. committed to more than half of the avail- Moving Forward The inaugural Monday After The able foursomes but the true potential for by Jim George Masters Golf Event & Sunset Community this event lies in it being an incredible Celebration takes to the course on community gathering on the golf course arianne Kanzius puts a human Monday, April 9, with a 4 p.m. shotgun overlooking the beach. Weather permit- touch to a very complex medi- start on South Seas’ beautiful Par 3 golf ting, the event is poised to be a wonderful Mcal project that could ultimately course that boasts finishing holes running community celebration.” reduce or even end the suffering of many parallel with the beach and the Gulf of Money raised will go towards the fund- cancer patients. Marianne’s husband Mexico. ing of the Captiva Community Panel’s ini- John passed away three years ago from With a maximum of 18 foursomes, tiatives, which include the community-driv- cancer, and she continues to lead his every player will have an opportunity to en update of Captiva-specific language in project forward with quiet and deter- win $10,000 on five different holes (five the Lee Plan (its comprehensive land use mined confidence sprinkled with large opportunities), with the remaining holes plan) and the county’s Land Development doses of optimism about the future of offering hole-in-one prizes and a closest Code to protect the long-term interests of the project. to the pin contest. The closest-to-the-pin the island. John Kanzius developed a technol- winners will then compete in a shootout Since its inception, the panel has com- ogy during his illness that could possibly on the ninth hole as the sun sets, with the bined donations from the community with change the course of cancer treatment. winner donning Captiva’s Green Jacket. more than $350,000 in grants to study The Kanzius technology works by emit- Marianne Kanzius This event has been created not only water quality and re-vegetate the island ting radio waves from a radio frequency bloodstream. The device has been proven for golfers but for non-golfers as well. after Hurricane Charley while fostering generator that heats and kills cancer cells to kill pancreatic cancer cells in live mice targeted with nanoparticles, microscopic Hospitality tents surrounding the ninth a strong relationship with Lee County continued on page 25B hole will offer great views of the players officials on a range of issues affecting the pieces of metal that are injected into the 2B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 CROW Certificate Of Appreciation TRUST Given To Supporter Jana Telecka

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Program speaker author Jeri Magg being introduced by Blair Wyatt ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 5B Assisted Living Let’s Play Hortoons Dress-up by Priscilla Friedersdorf ur new Frommer’s Odesignation engenders a sartorial responsibility. Ask yourself before rushing out willy nilly, “What sort of image am I project- ing to the tourists of the world’s number one destination? What will those recent arrivals think as they sip their latte or espresso on the verandas of Bailey’s, Jerry’s and The Bean?” At what point do people say to you, “Ethel/Larry” is that you? If it is in the cocktail lounge at The Sanctuary on Saturday night or prior to a performance at BIG ARTS – you know your “everyday man or woman about the island” image needs buffing and polishing. Try to adhere to a high standard. No “Muscle” undershirts at Timbers’ early bird or Trader’s Happy Hour. Make certain the soles of your flip-flops are intact and have no crumbling edges, or if socks are worn with sandals that they do not collapse and crumple around your ankles. Pay close attention to shorts or trou- sers whose elastic waist bands gave up continued on page 14B

provided. They have a huge aquarium year, the bank gives away $5,200 this face teller transactions or those not Portraits In Print whose occupants are fed daily by Eric, way for a total of $45,000 spent since wanting to drive over to Library Way, by Jane Vos Hogg one of the customer service people. they began the “We Love Our Islands” the bank has four ATMs located else- (Overall, routine tank maintenance program. where on the island for simple cash-and- Banking Business is handled by an outside company.) Golf tees… the long ones. There’s a go transactions. efinitely Right next to this is a huge box marked basket filled with them and savvy golf- In the category of community do- a matter “FISH,” where people are encouraged ers stop by to pick them up, noting it’s gooding, this bank supports Blessings Dof dollars to drop in boxed or canned goods to be hard to find shops that carry this size In A Backpack, a non-profit program and sense. It’s delivered to that agency. anymore. which provides weekend nourish- worlds away from In full view on the front lawn is the Sanibel Captiva Community Bank... ment for children qualifying for federal the olden days of automobile being raffled off for the independent and definitely not one of free and reduced meals. Items include friendly tellers at the yearly Sanibel School fundraiser. Inside a large chain. It’s headquartered here ready to eat foods… all choices are kid windows and mostly the lobby, the bank promotes island and owned by Sanibel residents. Each friendly, healthy, light in weight, non- a matter of deposits artists with occasional displays of their morning, it greets its customers with hot perishable and easy both to carry and to or withdrawals with work, including those from The Sanibel coffee and fresh baked Otis Spunkmeyer prepare. ($80 will feed one child for the occasional mortgages thrown in. School’s art classes. cookies. (Even drive-throughs can get entire school year.) In the lobby, you’ll Given that Sanibel is small, the banks Craving a snack? Feel free to have cookies-to-go plunked into a small find a range of pottery bowls set out on operating here need to be seen as a some coffee and cookies, these baked paper bag… though the window teller a table near the entrance door. These part of the community… a giving part, fresh each morning by one of the tell- said hand-held is surer not to crumble.) all made by middle school students at that is… and how to put that face for- ers. Who eats them? Customers and Cookie-lovers, when queried, said this is The Sanibel School… and your $20 ward presents a challenge to personnel even casual walk-throughs who might their favorite do-it-yourself brand at the contribution goes into the collection box ingenuity. be coming on bank business or else just local markets. Tastes good, too. I know while you are free to choose a bowl to SunTrust provides Pelican Knitters to sit and read current island papers or because even though it’s not my bank, take away. with weekly meeting space. For almost USA Today… or browse exhibits. when I pedal past I sometimes stop by Dollars and cents. Far more than two hours each Wednesday, they occu- They have a bank logo, which many for a freebie. merely money these days. Welcome to py a large meeting room which pro- customers put in their car windows. For customers not needing face-to- today’s world of banking. vides sufficient space around the long Each week, if one is spotted on the table with comfortable chairs for the roadway by a bank person, the license several dozen likely to be knitting that number of the car is posted in the morning. An added benefit is the wall bank lobby. The winner gets $100 if of storage space where they can keep they come to claim it. And what hap- their records, patterns, projects, materi- pens with that money? The winner can als, etc. In a final jot of generosity, the choose any island non-profit to be the bank lets them use the copying machine recipient. The morning I happened SanibelRealEstateMarket.com when necessary to re-produce patterns by, Jason Maughan – a local attorney or other handouts and, if needing to be – won. The amount that day, because of unclaimed rollovers, was $1,500. caffeinated, the knitters are free to visit John R. Wood Island Real Estate inc. the bank’s coffee pot. He chose to give it to the Children’s Bank of the Islands is a nice place to Educational Center of the Islands to be visit in terms of the visual excitement used for their scholarship fund. Each 6B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Around The Islands New Surf Shop Opens On East End; Final Month For Farmers’ Market by Anne Mitchell ig Dog Surf Shop has been open for less than two weeks and is already filling a need for beach supplies and Baccessories on Sanibel’s east end. Owner John Cahill, himself a lifelong surfer hailing from Maryland, says even people who don’t surf find surf shops “cool.” Big Dog sports life- size curling waves painted on the walls, Beach Boys music and a “photo op” wall where customers can pose with surfboards. One section of the store is devoted to beach essentials, items such as Reef Safe sunscreen, towels and Frisbees. Cahill sells high end stand-up paddleboards, but if you’re not ready to make a big purchase or are just visiting, you can rent John Cahill of Big Dog Surf Shop with some of the boards he sells less expensive ones to see how you like the sport. Also for sale are surfboards, skim boards, body boards, skateboards and such, Cahill is a font of local knowledge and is happy to pass it along. I heard him telling customers where to get paddleboard lessons, details about the Sanibel Sea School, and information about other surf-related activities. He knows he can’t be all things to all people, but his enthusiasm is evident. “Matching people up with great instructors is a service we offer,” he says. For the convenience of patrons, Cahill carries a small selection of women’s and girls’ bikinis, sun hats, inexpensive sunglasses by Moda, and a collection of braided surfer bracelets, anklets and necklets. He has a good selection of SPF 50+ shirts for all ages by Tribal Surf; USA-made recyclable Okabashi flip-flops; and thong sandals from $8.99. He carries Maui Rippers Hawaiian-made shorts and T-shirts for men. The company started off making lifeguard shorts and people liked the quick-dry, soft feel of the fabric so they expanded the product. His own line of Big Dog T-shirts features his family’s beagle, Wishbone. His canine companion in the store is the very mellow Asta, a Catahoola leopard dog. So if you need surfing supplies, beach essentials or just helpful advice and information, drop into the store at 459 Periwinkle Way, or phone 472-0966. The Sanibel Island Farmer’s Market will be closing at the end of April. But you can still catch it every Sunday until then – rain or shine – from 8 a.m. until 1 Skim boards and board shorts at Big Dog One of a selection of Tribal Surf SPF 50+ p.m., including Easter Sunday. The market is located at 800 Dunlop Road, between Surf Shop shirts at Big Dog the Sanibel Public Library and BIG ARTS. The club is a loyalty program for Sanibel residents that offers weekly specials You’ll find locally grown and organic produce, seafood, imported and domestic from island businesses. New specials are added weekly. All specials are posted on cheeses, baked goods, flowers and plants, hand-made soaps and candles, ready- the club website and emailed to members. The annual membership fee is $15; $5 made meals to go, barbecue and soul food. of the first year’s fee goes to a local non-profit of the member’s choosing. The Sanibel Neighbors Club (SNC) has welcomed Cip’s Place restaurant as its For more information and joining instructions log on to www. newest business member. SanibelNeighborsClub.com or stop by Hillgate Communications located in the Cip’s Place, open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., is located in the Forever Green Bailey’s Center at 2451 Periwinkle Way. Shopping Center, 2055 Periwinkle Way. The Sanibel Health Club is now opening weekdays at 5 a.m. as of March 26. “Cip’s is a perfect fit for Neighbor’s Club with their history here on Sanibel,” New hours are Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, said Jason LaManna, SNC co-founder. He added, “We are excited to have them on 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. board and are looking forward to our members enjoying the benefits they have to “Come join us for coffee, breakfast and a workout,” says co-owner Tim Shevlin. offer.” The fitness center is at 975 Rabbit Road, phone 395-2639. Cip’s Place is the 22nd business to join SNC in its first two months. Their first The Tower Gallery is extending Charlie McCullough’s Historical Images of weekly special, to be announced on the Sanibel Neighbors Club website and by Sanibel and Captiva show through April due to the overwhelming response and email to all SNC members, will be a complimentary glass of house wine to all mem- interest in his work. bers who purchase an “islander favorite” entrée: these entrees are served all day. “New photographs will continue to come in as others sell,” said Jo Anne Members must show their membership card to claim. Bedient, of Tower Gallery. Tower Gallery is at 751 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, phone 472-4557. Hours are 10 a.m. until 9 .pm. daily. LIVE ON THE ISLANDS Traditions on the Beach at the Island Inn has live entertainment nightly. This week’s lineup starting Thursday, March 29: Pianoman Joe McCormick for popular favorites and smooth vocal stylings, R&B, Jazz and Pop for dancing; Friday, Joe McCormick and singer Barbara Smith; Saturday, smooth music and dancing with Joe McCormick and vocalist Marvilla Marzan; Sunday, Dusk Please visit our Island Sun online Duo with Dean & Kathy Winkleman on advertisers each week at piano, guitar and vocals with pop, R&B, www.islandsunnews.com. country and jazz for dancing and listen- You can click through to their ing; Monday, Joe McCormick; Tuesday, Joe McCormick; Wednesday, Prime Rib Web sites for more & Prime Jazz with Father Al & the Jazz information about real estate, Congregation featuring vocalist “Mr. shopping, restaurants and services. Swing” Paul Ventura performing smooth jazz classics. Traditions Just click on the logos surrounding Photograph of the Sanibel Lighthouse by Charlie McCullough, from an exhibition of his continued on page 10B the front page. work at Tower Gallery through April

8B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 while getting important les- Trust Company Hosts WOW Seminar sons on what every woman he Sanibel Captiva needs to know,” said Fleming, Trust Companys’ last describing the importance of TWOW Seminar for the the events. season was held on March Alison K. Douglas, princi- 20 at The Sanctuary Golf pal and managing partner of Club, with more than 30 the Cummings & Lockwood, women in attendance. WOW LLC law firm in Naples Seminars, which stands for spoke on “Changing Tides ~ Women-Opportunity-Wealth, The Legal Process Of Life.” are conducted four times The seminar highlighted the each season both on Sanibel importance of legal prepara- and in Naples and the suc- tion for the three D’s in life – cess is attributed to Ginny Dementia, Death and Divorce Fleming, a board member – and gave examples on how of the Trust Company who critical it is for women to Ginny Fleming, Alison Douglas and Al Hanser originated the idea. understand the pros and cons “Women in the know, of title on investments and assets. Douglas explained that Alzheimers is the sixth lead- enjoy each others’ company Sally Hanser, Terry Igo and Betty Abbott ing cause of adult deaths in the US and effects over five million Americans. Medicare and Medicaid spend $140 billion annually dealing with dementia and Alzheimers patients. She further discussed how critical it is for everyone to have an Advance Directive with a health care rep designated and a living will, HIPPA signed, a Durable SANIBEL CREATIVE TILE CO. Power of Attorney, a Revocable Trust and a Preneed Guardian. 55 percent of adults pass away with no will ( Intestacy ) and the ramifications of not “planning” can be th financially difficult for the surviving spouse. Celebrating our 30 year Adria Starkey, COO of San Cap Trust Company and president of The Naples Trust Company, concluded the session by saying how proud SCTC is to sponsor the WOW on Sanibel & Captiva Seminars and that next seasons’ will continue to be “educational and informative, with new important topics discussed each month focusing on women.” Tile, Marble, Stone, with Lic. & Ins. remodels & repairs A Specialty! Tile samples Read Us Online At IslandSunNews.com to your door! 472-2853

CAPTIVA’S COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS QUARTERLY HOME MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Monday after the Masters CUSTOM HOME DESIGN AND BUILDING CABINETRY/COUNTERTOPS A Par 3 Golf Event and Sunset Community Celebration to beneﬁt the Captiva Community Panel - remodel - organizeorganize bathroom g garag - remodel bathroom - install- install new new windows windows KITCHEN/BATH UPDATING - replace garage doo INTERIOR DESIGN - fertilize- replace the yard garage door age rtilize the yard

yard door COMPLETE HOME REPAIR SERVICES GARAGE/CLOSET ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS

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9020 Mockingbird Dr. 1331 Sand Castle 1430 Sandpiper Dunes Golf and Tennis Community 3BR/2BA pool home on 12th fairway. This 3BD/2.5 BA home in the Dunes Golf and Tennis Community off ers serene Panoramic water views welcome you when you enter this special Dunes Gorgeous views of golf greens and lake. Open fl oor plan. A must see! lake views. With a oversized living room, vaulted ceilings, remodeled kitchen duplex home. Remodeled with three baths, three bedrooms, fi re sprinkler Off ered at $725,000 and a porch overlooking the pool. It is the ultimate in Sanibel living! system, hurricane rated opening protection and large open deck overlooking Off ered at $749,000 Horseshoe Lake on a private cul de sac. Off ered at $446,225

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Lexington Country Club A Sailor’s Dream Town & River Waterfront Community GOLF PACKAGE INCLUDED! 16312 Willowcrest Way; Beautiful 3BR, 2BA Andover Only 10 minutes to deep water access by way of Big Carlos Pass. Private dock Newly remodeled 4BD/ 2.5 BA pool home with panoramic lake views in this Villa home. Overlooks the 10th fairway w/ extended garage for plenty of with space for 2 boats; 10,000# boat lift; 3 BR, 3 BA remodeled mediterrainian sought after Fort Myers community. Bright open fl oorplan, new kitchen, storage, hurricane shutters and much more. style home with beautiful views from living space. 8387 Estero Blvd. fl ooring and windows throughout; 3 car garage provides extra storage. 888 S. Off ered at $388,800 A deal at $779,000 Town & River Dr; Motivated seller; Price Reduced to $430,000 BondurantRealtyGroup.com Mary Cell: 239.839.3633 Fred Cell: 239.281.5356 See us on Facebook at facebook.com/bondurantrealtygroup Scan With Your Phone 10B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 organic foods and products to support the freshest and organic in-season pro- the process of internal energy produc- duce available. Our email address is tion and renewal.” The Sanibel Sprout is located at The mother and daughter owned 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 9 in the [email protected] store offers a weekly vegetable/fruit Sanibel Deli/Island Pharmacy Shopping organic co-op basket that members can Plaza. For more information, log on to order each week. The baskets contain www.thesanibelsprout.com.

Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League of shooters from throughout Lee County. Sanibel In the match between Bunt’s Ball Bathroom Magic Busters and Fresh Legion Crew, Pattee Real Estate Is... Frank again showed she could keep up Victorious Again with the boys as she notched two wins to bring her win total to 21 for the year. n March 12, Bathroom Magic Frank is the top woman player in the pounded Chalk & Awe 15-1, league by 25 percentage points. capturing first place honors for O Kelly Greten, Doc Lubinski and Jimbo the year by one game over Bunt’s Ball Gaubatz went undefeated for their Odd The Sanibel Sprout owners Edith and Nikki Busters. Captain Dennis Bender, Joe Ball squad and helped their teammates Rood Steamer and John Gonzalez posted 4-0 to a 15-1 submerging of George & scores for the Magic team. Wendy’s. The Sanibel The Ball Busters had topped the league for the past three years until they Pool League Standings page 24B ...Paradise Found! Sprout Opens finally succumbed to the superior firepow- er from the Fort Myers team composed www.667AnchorDrive.com For Buisness Canal front, near beach, 4 bedroom, pool arch 21 was a big day for the From page 6B steakhouse is at 1473 Periwinkle Way, home boasts 3,200+ sq.ft., gas ﬁ replace, new shop, The Sanibel Sprout. They hosted their inaugural phone 472-5700. soaring ceilings & more! $995,000 M The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters ribbon-cutting with the Chamber of Live On Islands Inn, Captiva has entertainment Fridays Commerce, where supporters from all is at 3111 West Gulf Drive, phone 472- Scan Code to View 4559. and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. over the islands came out to celebrate Crab races are Mondays and Thursdays Property Details Instantly! the store’s opening. Cip’s Place has live music from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with the family show at 5:30 p.m. and The Sanibel Sprout is a new family- grown-up races at 9 p.m. The Crow’s owned, inter-generational organic health with Jimmy G on steel drums. Steve “Scooter” Reynolds performs Thursday Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, phone food store and it is the only one on 472-5161. Sanibel & Captiva. and Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Cip’s is at 2055 Periwinkle Way. Phone 472-0223. The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way “We like to think of ourselves as the has live entertainment from 6 to 9:30 Island’s wellness hub, where our custom- The Jacaranda has entertainment nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and p.m. nightly. The line-up: Monday, Dan ers are welcome to browse, shop and Confrey; Tuesday, Jeff Key; Wednesday, ...Eric Pfeifer Saturday, various artists are featured. On CIPS, CRS, GRI, Broker-Owner find fun and empowering educational Ken Wasiniak; Thursday, Diana Lynn; resources,” said Nikki Rood, co-owner Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reg- Pfeifer Realty Group, LLC gae and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz, Friday, Greg Watts; Saturday, Diana of the business. (239) 472-0004 contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, Lynn; and Sunday, Ken Wasiniak. Phone Co-owner Edith Rood added, “At [email protected] Steve “Scooter” Reynolds, accoustic 472-0606. The Sanibel Sprout, we are committed guitar, contemporary music and dance; RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse www.PfeiferRealtyGroup.com to providing you with the highest quality Wednesday, Buckeye Ken, contempo- Lane, Captiva, has live music daily with rary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, dining inside and out, phone 395-1142. contemporary, reggae and dance. The Live entertainment at George & Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille: phone 472-1771. Wednesdays, Robbie Hutto; Thursdays Traders Store & Cafe features Karaoke; Fridays Chris Workman; music by Chris Workman Wednesdays Saturdays alternating, John Memeli and from 7 to 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan The TroubleStarters; and Sunday, Taylor SanibelRealEstateMarket.com and Friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays Nave, young talent on keyboard and vio- from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 cals The restaurant is at 2499 Periwinkle Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242. Way, Sanibel, Phone 395-1263. Restaurant owners/managers, John R. Wood Island Real Estate inc. Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse features Michael David playing light classical please e-mail or fax your entertain- guitar on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The ment schedule to Anne Mitchell at [email protected] or 395-2299. MCMURRAY & NETTE OF ROYAL SHELL REAL ESTATE S.W. FLORIDA’S LEADERS IN REAL ESTATE If You’re Thinking About Buying or Selling Real Estate, Call McMurray & Nette of Royal Shell Real Estate Today!

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Private and beautifully furnished 4 BR/3 BA. 2 BR/1 ½ BA clean and fully equipped unit. Brand new 3 BR/2 BA elevated homehome.. Overlooks river. Large master suite with sitting area and fireplace. Overlooks a wide, direct access canal. Nice view! Cathedral ceilingceiling,, Hickory wood floorsfloors,, granite counters. Screened lanai, open balconies, covered parking. Beautifully landscaped. WEEKLY RENTALS! Kitchen with large pantrypantry,, S/S appliancesappliances,, 42” cabinets. Enjoy the community pool and tennis court nearby. Only minutes to the Gulf by bike or boat. Impact glassglass,, 2 car garage with large storage area. Near beach, marina, restaurants and shopping. Boat dockage available to owners. Great location. Huge lot with new sodsod.. Professionally landscapedlandscaped.. $729,000 $255,000 $629,000 4203 Dingman Dr. 476 Las Tiendas Ln.

FabuFabulouslous renovarenovationtion 0n this 44BR/3BABR/3BA on West Gulf DDr.r. 3 BR/2 BA Old Florida style home on the East end. Gourmet kitkitchenchen w/stainless aappliances,ppliances, BirBirchch wwoodood flofloors.ors. Remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances. New baths, ggraniteranite aandnd qquartzuartz counters, gas fifireplace.replace. BrightBright,, open with vaulted ceilings and wood floors. 10’ ceceilings,ilings, iimpactmpact glass, new eleelevator,vator, lalargerge screened pporch.orch. Enclosed lanai and largelarge,, heatedheated,, screened pool. Large ppoolool on an aapproximatepproximate acreacre parcelparcel acrossacross ffromrom beach.beach. Great location near beachbeach,, bay and shopping! $2,595,000 $599,000 Chuck Bergstrom Island Resident, RE/MAX Award Winning Realtor Office: 239.472.2311, Toll Free: 800.388.2311 [email protected], www.ChuckBergstrom.com Great Service... Great Dedication... Great Results!!! 12B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012

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...Paradise Found! Championship Award winners Trudy Burkholder, Pat Haggerty, Ann Levinsohn, Gay Ringer Award winners Val Hotchkiss, Mary Nichols, Joan Dyke and Bridget Funk (not pictured) 5864 Pine Tree Drive Coddens and Phyliss Koury Flight 2 Mary Coddens Caribbean spa inspired 3/3.5 island retreat Dunes Nifty Niners Flight 3 Phyllis Koury on Dinkin’s Bayou offers unparalleled ﬁ shing A Step Above the Rest Award was & sophisticated style & design! $899,000 Present Awards presented by President Roberta Rohl to unes Nifty Niners Golf League three women. Rohl authored a poem Scan Code to View Championship and Ringer describing the qualities these women Property Details Instantly! DAwards were announced at an demonstrated that represent the soul and awards luncheon following play on March spirit of The Dunes Nifty Niners League. 22. Championship award winners were: Recipients were: Gay Nichols, Dorothy Flight 1 Hirschfield and Gwen Trautwein. 1st Ann Levinsohn 2nd Bridget Funk Flight 2 1st Gay Nichols ...Eric Pfeifer 2nd Joan Dyke CIPS, CRS, GRI, Broker-Owner Read us online at Pfeifer Realty Group, LLC Flight 3 1st Pat Haggerty Step Above The Rest Award winners Gwen (239) 472-0004 2nd Place – Trudy Burkholder IslandSunNews.com Trautwein, Gay Nichols and Dorothy [email protected] Hirschfield Ringer Award winners were: www.PfeiferRealtyGroup.com Flight 1 Valerie Hotchkiss

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Colonnades #47, aka Colony Resort Compass Point #141, remodeled Gulfside Place #319, penthouse Dunes 3-bedroom townhome with near-beach condo with income beach-front income-producing with 2 pools, saunas, tennis courts, new roof. Community amenities from nitely rentals $149K 2 bedroom plus den $999K on-site mgmt $974K include beach access $324.9K

1847 Farm Trail, single-family lot in Kings Crown #212, bright corner Lighthouse Point #332, top-floor Mariner Pointe #1043, top-floor mid-island community of old-FL- gulf-view condo in semi-residential sunset- & bay-view 2 bedroom with direct bay-front 2 bedroom with style homes, pool & tennis $249K complex with pool & tennis $599K den, terraces & balcony $474K high ceilings & boating $299.9K

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5307 Umbrella Pool Rd lot $449K 14B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Raffle prizes include a beautiful, large Sanctuary’s Pazdera Named dolphin vase by Sanibel glass artist Luc Century as well as a stay in historic St. Assistant Golf Pro Of The Year Augustine. Raffle tickets are $10 each or on Pazdera, Assistant Golf three for $25. Professional at The Sanctuary Golf Silent auction donations include gift JClub, was named 2011 Southwest certificates from Ace Hardware, Ace Florida Chapter for the PGA, Assistant Performer, Beachview Tennis Golf & Golf Professional of the Year by his peers Restaurant, Captiva Cruises Sunset last week. Pazdera received an official Cruise, Cip’s, Danny Morgan, Doc letter from the awards chairman inviting Ford’s Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille, The him to receive his award publicly at the Dunes, George & Wendy’s Corner Grill, annual spring meeting in April. Jensen’s Twin Palm Resort & Marina, This is the highest honor awarded to Kay Casperson Girlfriends’ Spa Party, Assistant Golf Professionals. Pazdera dem- Lazy Flamingo, Lighthouse Café, Lily onstrates consistent and outstanding service & Company, Monica Fields, A stay at a at the club. He provides service to industry Sundial Condo from Royal Shell, Sanibel peers; shows exceptional leadership quali- Day Spa, Stay in a St. Augustine Bed ties at the club and amongst his peers; dis- & Breakfast, Tarpon Bay Explorers Gift plays a commitment to improving opportu- Basket, Thistle Lodge, Trader’s, Twilight nities for assistants within the PGA Section Café and a stay at the West Wind Inn. and/or Chapter; and portrays a positive To place bids, stop by The Dunes image of both the PGA Professional and Pavel-Blackwood Tennis Academy on the PGA of America. Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 Enter the Tennis Tournament raffle to win p.m. and on Sunday, April 1 from 9 a.m. Pazdera is the current chairman of the this elegant dolphin vase by Luc Century Southwest Florida Chapter of Assistant to noon. Golf Professionals. Jon Pazdera Event organizers are pleased to “We could not be more proud of Jon. SCCF Tournament, welcome Francis Bailey as this year’s He is an outstanding young Golf Professional, a terrific young man and truly demon- Raffle And Silent lead tournament sponsor and FineMark strates the necessary qualities to win the award,” said Ed Lockard, Director of Golf National Bank & Trust as the sponsor of at The Sanctuary Golf Club. “We are very lucky to have him at The Sanctuary Golf Auction the Friday night cocktail party for players. Club.” Tournament proceeds benefit SCCF’s Pazdera stated, “It’s an honor to receive this award and I cannot be more thank- t’s too late to sign up to play General Operating Fund. SCCF is a ful. It’s been a privilege to work at some great facilities with The Sanctuary Golf Club in SCCF’s 20th Annual Tennis not-for-profit organization dedicated to being one of them for the past seven seasons. They have groomed me into the PGA ITournament at The Dunes Pavel- the conservation of coastal habitats and Golf Professional that I am today, giving me the resources and tools to achieve this Blackwood Tennis Academy, but the aquatic resources on Sanibel and Captiva goal. Also, the love and support my parents have given me has really made me the public is welcome to stop by and enter and in the surrounding watershed. person that I am. I’d like to thank my peers for acknowledging my hard work. The rec- our raffle and silent auction for some ognition is greatly appreciated.” great gifts. For more information regarding the PGA of America, visit www.pga.com.

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Saturday, March 24 winners, Hunt Etheridge, Ralph Barton, John Kilkenny and Dave Wiseley Tuesday, March 20 winners, Bill Blankenship, Jerry Mader and Tom Ware (not pictured Jim finished with the exact same score. Our pro was heard to say “Impossible!” Two teams Mulka came in with a slightly higher score and then we had to wait for the last team to arrive and they had the winning score of 110. That was the foursome of Dave Wiseley, submitted by Jack Tukey Hunt Etheridge, Ralph Barton, and John Kilkenny. And then to determine who would be awarded second place from the 112 Club, there was a scorecard playoff of all six n Tuesday, March 20 the Beachview Men’s Golf Association played a very teams. modified stableford game: net bogie 1 point, net par 2 points, net birdie 3 With two net birdies on the 18th hole, the foursome of Skip Tutor, Jerry Mader, points and net eagle 4 points. O Dave Smith and Jack Tukey were the second place winners. In third was the team of The foursome of Jim Mulka, Tom Ware, Jerry Mader and Bill Blankenship were the Mike Mackay, Guy Tober, Dick Arnould and Al Krause. winners, thanks in large part to several long putts holed by “Smiley” Blankenship for an overall score of 168. In second place was the team of Tony “Bricks” Baldino, Bob “Hole-in-One” Richlin, Rene “Mr. Swiss” Lohser, and Bill (no nickname yet) Fetherston with a score of 164. In third was the foursome of Fred Zimmer, Guy Tober, Dave Smith and Dick Chocol with a total of 148. On Saturday, March 24, the men played a four-person, two best-ball net game. To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 There was a unique finish to the day when six of the nine foursomes ended with a score of 112. This is the first time in recent memory that more than three teams have

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SPORTS QUIZ Hole-In-One 1. Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro set a record in 2010 for most RBIs in a major-league debut. How many did he have? n March 22, Alex Okray, 18, 2. In 2011, Atlanta’s Brian McCann became the second person in major-league history to have a scored a hole-in-one on the 101- pinch-hit, game-tying homer in the ninth and followed with a game-winning home run. Who Oyard second hole at The Dunes was the ﬁ rst? Golf & Tennis Club. Okray used a pitch- 3. Who was the last coach of the Houston Oilers before Jeff Fisher took over in 1994 and the team ing wedge and a Titleist ball. eventually moved to Tennessee? It was the first hole-in-one of Okray’s 4. Entering the 2011-12 season, Kentucky was the No. 1 team for total victories in Division I golfing career. college basketball (2,052). Name three of the next ﬁ ve schools. 5. How many players reached the 100-point plateau in the NHL in the 2010-11 season? Judy Yenkole Nancy Orr 6. Name the Russian superheavyweight Olympic weightlifter who won two gold medals and had a nine-year unbeaten streak (1970-78). Hole-In-One 7. Who was the last LPGA golfer before Yani Tseng (2010-11) to capture two women’s majors in n March 22, Nick Sbrockey consecutive years. scored a hole-in-one on the 132-

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Remember, the Twins compiled the worst record in the ing reliever Daniel Bard into a starting role. American League last season, losing 99 games. Boston did acquire All-Star closer Andrew Bailey from Oakland to replace And the Red Sox September implosion when they went 7-20, the greatest col- Jonathan Papelbon, who departed for Philadelphia. And to strengthen the back end lapse in baseball history, cost manager Terry Francona his job. of the bullpen, Mark Melancon was acquired from Houston. First to the Twins: There is little doubt that the Red Sox will score a lot of runs off the bats of David The Twins 2011 disaster resulted in the dismissal of general manager Bill Smith Ortiz, Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia, Kevin Youkilis and Adrian Gonzalez, who and the return of former GM Terry Ryan. 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The Red Sox replaced Francona as manager with much-traveled Bobby The absence of Mauer behind the plate forced the Twins to use two substitutes Valentine, whose outspoken personality should keep the pressure off the Red Sox whose combined batting average of .185 was the lowest at that position of any AL players themselves. team. The addition of Ryan Doumit, who hit .303 last year for Pittsburgh, should In the tough American League Eastern Division, the Red Sox will compete, but a rectify the problem. playoff berth is a big, big if. The acquisition of free agent outfielder Josh Willingham (.246 with Oakland in Florida Tarpons Start 2-0 2011) should help in the outfield, along with newcomer Jamey Carroll, who can It appears we have a winner in the new Florida Tarpons of the Ultimate Indoor play both the infield and outfield. The Twins signed the 38-year-old Carroll, who hit Football League. 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Keynote speaker Daniel DeLisi addresses the impact of water releases from Lake Okeechobee

David Bath and Larry Schopp Glen and Phyllis Gresham Henry and Inge Glissman

1976 Committee president Milena Eskew Committee of the Islands president with current president Barbara Joy Cooley Barbara Joy Cooley

Paul Emilius and Wayne Ponader

Claire Mallon greets Commitee of the Islands president Barbara Joy Cooley addresses attendees Daniel DeLisi and Tom Cooley attendees ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 21B

Florida Audubon chairman John Elting, Barbara Joy Cooley, Daniel DeLisi, and Tom SFWMD’s Phil Flood with Mike Gillespie Mike Cuscaden reports on the Cooley Committee’s annual audit

Lenora Hoffman, Claire Mallon, Wayne Ponader,Phillys Gresham, and Tico Moreno Mardi Ponader, Tom Pick, and Norma Gillespie

Vice president Mike Gillespie reports on the Committee’s community outreach programs Larry Schopp describes impact on Sanibel of the state’s new Community Planning Act

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For I am concerned that has both cognitive and motor benefits, and http://www.handwritingforkids.com its extraordinary efforts, FGCU has been they are not learn- that letter formation is a skill that needs to There are also many new apps out to named to the Corporation for National ing how to write be taught and practiced. She reported that help with letter formation. and Community Service’s Honor Roll properly. Are they some of the same motor skills a student It is much more difficult to help older with Distinction for its work in strong teaching handwriting needs to use when writing are the same children to improve their handwriting since institutional commitment to service, in school now with small skills required with keyboarding. Poor they have developed their own personal developing campus-community partner- all the computers in use? handwriting skills may also reveal motor style of writing. There are books and pro- ships that produce measurable impact, Jon B., Estero deficits. 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It will then become very “It is gaining momentum in higher the teaching of handwriting. This behav- for people to communicate their ideas.” important for parents to intervene and assist education because it is a high-impact ior seems to parallel the comments made Students who struggle to form their letters their children to develop legible handwriting teaching practice that increases content about teaching math when calculators were may spend their energy on the act of writ- to aid in their development. knowledge, higher-order thinking, citizen- introduced into schools many years ago. At ing rather than what they want to say. Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at Edison ship skills, academic engagement, and that time, many wondered if we no longer Professor Laura Dinehart from Florida State College where she teaches psychol- success,” said Rhea. needed to teach calculation since everyone International University’s College of ogy and education courses. She is also Students participate in 80 hours of would have a calculator. Of course, we Education has been researching the rela- Nationally Certified School Psychologist service-based learning prior to graduating. have not seen the end of this type of math tionship of handwriting and academic and consultant for School Consultation The EaglesConnect program helps them instruction and I don’t think we will see the achievement. Her research that will soon Services, a private educational consult- match personal passions and academic complete dismissal of handwriting instruc- be published in the Journal of Early ing company. Questions for publication goals with more than 300 agencies, tion. It is still important to be able to read Childhood Education and Development may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. including social, legal and health services, and write personal handwriting. revealed that students with good penman- com. Not all questions submitted can be environmental organizations, and educa- In the primary school classroom and ship tend to get better grades. “We think it addressed through this publication. tional institutions. even in the upper elementary grade class- has something to do with kids’ ability to pay continued on page 25B rooms, most schoolwork is still produced by attention, to focus and hold things in their

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The goal breakthroughs have been made in the greater chance of having a successful is to produce an effective, non-invasive past year. Brightest Horizons future. cancer treatment in humans that doesn’t The development of the RF Generator rightest Horizons has had support- “We are so grateful for this selfless have the harsh side effects associated is in the hands of Thermed LLC, the ers before, but only a few could leader in our community who shares a with current treatments like chemothera- company formed by John Kanzius to Btruly be called champions for the vision of excellent early education for py and radiation. develop the machine. The machine, cur- children. every child. This gift enables us to con- Marianne Kanzius refers to the project rently in its fifth generation, is now of Located in the Harlem Heights com- tinue our good work and the legacy of as “this generation’s miracle.” Since her sufficient size to accommodate human munity of Fort Myers, Brightest Horizons breaking the cycle of poverty,” said Tina husband died she evolved from a care- beings. The earlier devices could only provides early education to children of Parsons, executive director. giver of seven years to managing partner accommodate petri dishes and small ani- low income working families to break the of the company that is developing the mals like mice and rabbits. Here again, cycle of poverty by giving them the tools radio frequency device used in the tech- the various iterations of the machine are to grow, learn and thrive. An anonymous From page 24B nology. She is the first to admit it’s been bringing it closer as a viable device. “The donor has made a $100,000 challenge to a steep learning curve which involves all development of the device is separate fellow residents of Shell Point Retirement FGCU Recognition the legal, technical and financial disci- and apart from the effort going on at MD Community and those in the surrounding For additional details on the award- plines necessary to bring the product to Anderson,” said Kanzius, now managing area. Donations will offset the costs of winning program, visit www.fgcupinnacle. commercialization. Her primary mission partner of the company. “Our focus is providing quality early learning programs com. now is focusing on continued research developing a machine sufficient to treat to children of low income working fami- The Corporation for National and and development of the Radio Frequency humans when Dr. Curley (lead researcher lies. Community Service, which has admin- Generator. “Helping people with this at MD Anderson) is ready for human tri- Over the years, Brightest Horizons’ istered the Honor Roll since 2006, rec- deadly disease has been the driving force als.” children have gone to Shell Point to sing ognized a total of 642 colleges and uni- behind this project. It was when John was Kanzius’ conversation about the busi- during the holiday season, visited the train versities for their impact on issues from alive and it is that way today,” she said. ness is constantly sprinkled with refer- museum and enjoyed other field trips; literacy and neighborhood revitalization Asked if she could sum it up in one word, ences and concern for the patients and perhaps one of the most anticipated is to supporting at-risk youth. Of that total, she responded, “Hope. We give people caregivers who approach her almost on a the trick or treating in a safe environment 513 were named to the Honor Roll, 110 hope and show them they’re not alone daily basis. The weight of her responsibil- while showing off their costumes. Many received the recognition of Honor Roll with the disease.” ity is evident when she speaks of the suf- Shell Point residents volunteer by devot- with distinction, 14 were identified as The primary research of developing fering of cancer patients. “All I can give ing their time and energies to enhance finalists, and five received the Presidential the nanoparticle and target molecule them at this point is hope but if this pro- the human experience for these special Award. technology is being done at the MD cess ultimately works, and I’m confident it children. 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CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING CABINETS COSMETICS MONDO CABINETS Quality Kitchen and Bath Cabinets www.mondocabinets.com 904 Lindgren Blvd. Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Shirley C. Daraban Ph: 239-395-0978 / 317-509-6014 [email protected] 5780 Youngquist Road Products: www.marykay.com/mbutcher 239-267-1004 Unit #4 239-565-0025-cell Ft. Myers, FL 33912 New Lip Glosses and 239-267-1007-fax Botanical Skin Care e-mail: [email protected] Career information available MAGGIE BUTCHER Gift ideas available 36B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Classified Ad Deadline Monday At Noon HELP WANTED HELP WANTED SERVICES OFFERED MISC FOR SALE REAL ESTATE HELP WANTED Bob Adams ENTERTAINMENT UNIT & TV Wicker/Rattan Open Entertainment Unit Part-time year round help needed in Residential with 30” Toshiba High Defi nition TV. Made Laundry. Must be able to lift 30 + lbs. Renewal by Braxton Culler. Color: Honey Wheat. Apply in person at $300. 2341 Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, FL Services 239-472-2696 or 585-624-7398. ☼NR 3/23 NC 3/30 “Handyman” Licensed & Insured experience 25+ years ☼NR 3/23 CC 3/30 (Carpentry, maintenance - toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, sliding doors, etc.) LOST AND FOUND 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl Sanibel Family Seeking a HS student or 768-0569 or Cell 464-6460 Isabella Rasi Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 older for after school and/or weekend help RS 11/14 M TFN International Real for 2 grade school students, homework LOST IN SANIBEL Fax: 239-472-2334 STERLING SILVER MEXICAN BRACELET Estate Consultant www.crowclinic.org school organization. Seeking dependable student who is strong in academics. SANIBEL HOME WATCH Gift, sentimental value. HELP US PLEASE!! $12 hr. Call 1-339-832-4326 mom’s cell. Retired Police Captain $50 Reward. We need volunteers for: ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/27 Lives on Sanibel 472-1254 or 810-9153 McGREGOR WOODS Clinic emergency patient admissions desk Will Check Your Home Weekly ☼RR 3/30 NC 3/30 and baby animal feeders Very Reasonable Rates Visitor education center greeters and gift SERVICES OFFERED (239) 728-1971 SOLD! shop cashiers CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or ☼NR 3/23 BM 4/13 LOST BRACELET [email protected] Lost gold charm bracelet with HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES children’s heads. ☼RS 10/28 NC TFN Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction ADRIANA’S CLEANING SERVICE Very sentimental...reward... Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 Totally honest with a passion for perfection. Please call 472-2159 GREAT FAMILY HOME IN McGREGOR WOODS! Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 Home and condo. ☼RR 3/30 NC 3/30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 239-839-3984 3/3/2 SR 11/13 B TFN $299,000 At The Sanibel School [email protected] Call Michelle Wesley ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/27 KEYS FOUND MATLACHA WATERFRONT 239-910-8000 COMPANION SERVICE Found in the parking lot of the Book Nook ☼RS 3/9 NC 3/30 Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS and Island Pharmacy: two keys one with LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, the name of a fl ower on them. shopping, light meal preparations, and light Call 239-472-0560 to claim. cleaning. Our services are customized to meet NS 3/23 NC 3/30 HEAD CUSTODIAN our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or DOCKAGE ☼ for an emergency call 239-472-0556. Hourly, Daily, Weekly At The Sanibel School SR 10/3 B TFN FICTITIOUS NAME Full benefi ts. and Monthly. Tolls paid. Captiva Island 472-5800 Unique artist’s home in midst Call Maureen at 472-1617. FICTITIOUS NAME HOUSE CARE SR 1/30 B TFN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of art galleries, restaurants & ☼NS 3/9 NC 3/30 fi shing community. $550,000 While you are away by that the undersigned, desiring to engage retired architect, Sanibel resident. in business as a Sole Proprietor under the fictitious name of GARCIA REAL EAST END RETAIL CENTER Call 395-1649. 998 22’ DECK BOAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ESTATE AND CONSULTING, located in ☼RS 11/12 NC TFN 2002 MERC OB SANIBEL Attention Final Expense Agents: NO TRAILER Lee County, Florida, with an address of Top rated IMO expanding. Opportunities Call: 513-236-1957 or 239-472-2810 457 Whitehall Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 has exist throughout the southeast. We are registered said name with The Division of NR 3/30 CC 4/20 looking for agents and managers. PROFESSIONAL ☼ Corporations of the Department of State, Great commissions and an outstanding CLEANING SERVICES Tallahassee, Florida. lead program. Residential • Commercial AUTO FOR SALE Dated the 15th Day of February 2012. Interior Windows • Carpet Cleaning Richard J. Garcia, Broker Newly renovated retail Attention Insurance Agents - Prequalifi ed Jennifer Watson ☼NR 3/30 CC 3/30 center with high visability leads to market fi nal expense insurance. 239-810-6293 SR 11/13 N TFN on Periwinkle toward $100k a year agency building opportunity. 2002 THUNDERBIRD Lighthouse beach. Great Blue, 30,000 miles, excellent condition. COMMERCIAL SPACE business opportunity. Attention Insurance Agents - Prequalifi ed $20,000. $1,299,000 leads to market insurance to the senior MUSIC INSTRUCTIONS 239-395-9336 CHARMING 1920s COTTAGE market. $100k a year opportunity. In piano, saxophone, fl ute. NS 3/23 CC 3/30 Perfect store, offi ce, restaurant, gallery, ☼ located within walking distance of Call John at 203-763-9534. On Sanibel/Captiva or South Fort Myers. Isabella Rasi Qualifi ed, experienced teacher. trendy River District. Ample Parking. ☼NS 3/9 NC 3/30 Call 239-989-7799 239-898-1194. (239) 246-4716 PETS FOR SALE $1,200 per month plus utilities RR 10/8 CC TFN Email ☼ ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/6 AUSSIE PUPPIES [email protected] PART TIME CLERK/TYPIST BEAUTIFUL MINI AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD REAL ESTATE DORADO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT puppies. Female blue merle w/ blue eyes, At The Sanibel School male black tri color. $800. Will be 20-24 lbs Tolls paid. HOME WATCH/CARE Full Range of Services ❋ Excellent full grown. Mom is family pet with show dog FOR SALE Call Maureen at 472-1617. heritage. Available 4/1. 239-472-8798 Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident ☼RS 3/30 NC 4/6 ☼NS 3/16 NC 4/6 AT PERIWINKLE PARK ❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7 ☼RR 3/30 CC 3/30 Call Lisa 239-472-8875 Ideal arrangement, bedroom/bath at each end of a 60 foot mobile home. FL room ☼RS 10/1 BM TFN MISC FOR SALE SANIBEL’S PERIWINKLE PARK THE SPA AT TWEEN WATERS INN with dining area added later giving an open 28’ mobile home with 20’x10’ lanai. On quiet is looking for a part-time receptionist to concept of LR and kitchen, plus bedrooms street. Renovated bath, all appliances in good work weekends. All qualifi ed applicants, MONINO CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SALE: Coleman Power Mate and baths. Two sofa beds and stacked condition. Plenty of storage. Tropical garden in please respond with your resume. Generator $400, GE Chest Freezer washer & dryer. A delightful deck with a big backyard. Owner has clear title. Motivated to Thank You. 239-472-5161 ext. 390 CBC 1257406 presiding frog and storage Bldg. in back Home Maintenance, Drywall, Tile, $50, Appliance Dolley $40, Queen Anne sell - $21,000. Unit 159. Call 727-207-5787 [email protected] and carport in front. $159,000. NR 3/30 CC 4/6 Wingchair $50, End Tables $25, Antique ☼ Paint, Carpentry. 5 E Street, unit 314. ☼NR 3/23 CC 3/30 Lamp, Chair, Pewter Plates, 2008 Wrangler Call Luis 239-209-3979 239-472-3403. Licensed & Insured Back Seat-Gray. OBO, 239-849-0907. NS 3/30 CC 4/20 ☼NR 3/9 CC 3/30 ☼ ☼RS 3/30 CC 4/6 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 37B ★ ★ Classifieds ★ Classifieds ★ ★ REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL FOR SALE BY OWNER AFFORDABLE YEAR-ROUND LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB DAVIS COURT SCAN CODE 2008 MOBILE HOME GATED COMMUNITY 2 bed/2 bath top fl oor condo for rent. AT PERIWINKLE PARK OR SEASONAL LIVING ON Just off island with resort style amenities Minutes to Sanibel, 1 Bed room new queen bed. LR with BEAUTIFUL SANIBEL! 3/2 lake front upscale $195,000 p/f $795/month plus utilities. Available April 1. sofa bed, kitchen, refrigerator ice maker, Less than a half mile walk or bike ride to granite, stainless steel, upscale First and security required. dinning area, Bosch washer dryer, shelling and white sand beach swimming. Must see. Call Chris at 851-3506. dishwasher. Trane A/C with Pro 4000 Modifi ed permanent travel home in a quiet Glenn Carretta, Broker Associate ☼RS 3/2 NC 3/30 programmable thermostat. Full tile fl oors. restricted private Periwinkle Park. 239-850-9296 or [email protected] Full vinyl deck. Pavers. Oodles of space. www.TeamSanibel.com Hurricane sun & window protection Original 35Z Prowler Regal Trailer was John R. Wood, Island Real Estate MARINER POINTE TOWNHOUSE fi lm. Home in ex. cond. Much more, too professionally elevated 3.5 feet and made ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/6 Unfurnished-ground level; 2 BR 2-1/2 BA; numerous to mention. Price reduced to semi-permanent with central air condition- 2 encl porches; Bay/Canal views; fi shing $69,900. Ground rental $541.66/mo. Key ing/heating and electric hot water. Installed pier; Lease includes Cable TV, water, pest at offi ce. [email protected] a 9.5 feet wide by full 35 feet long addition VACATION RENTAL control, refuse collection. Boat dock lease ☼RR 3/9 CC 3/30 consisting of a bedroom, 7- foot wide available. No pets. 239-395-1786 clothes closet and a living/dining area. ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/6 FOR A FREE LIST The added space provided room for a NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME combination washer/dryer, a second full 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH OF ALL size newer refrigerator and a pantry. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS ISLAND PROPERTIES SANIBEL in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal Putting owners and OPEN HOUSES Original trailer area contains an offi ce/ and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or tenants together computer room, a dinette area that can be www.4sanibel.com. Call Dustyn Corace FOR SALE RS 10/14 CC TFN POSTED DAILY adjusted to provide extra sleeping place, ☼ www.remax-oftheislands.com VISIT and a family/TV room. New air condition- 239-472-2311 ing/heat and humidistat in 2011; new ☼NS 3/30 BM TFN www.FreeSanibelList.com PEX piping in 2009. Fully furnished with beautiful wood grain cabinets; includes Island Vacations Pfeifer Realty Group two sofas that convert into extra beds and Of Sanibel & Captiva AVAILABLE NOW Sanibel Island, FL has two ceiling fans. Professional window Million $ Views Await You! treatments throughout with new screens For Rent annually. Cozy 1BR 1BH Cottage 239-472-0004 • Cottages • Condos • Homes • ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN in 2011. Basement area has a cement Surrounded by lush vegetation. $800 per fl oor, fi ve access doors and is excellent for Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths month (includes utilities.) Small Pet OK. VISIT: storage. Has outside lighting for outdoor 239-472-7277 Won’t last long. 239-472-2978. grilling. Cement block walkway leads to NS 3/30 CC 3/30 SanibelOpenHouses.com a secluded patio that is furnished with a 1-888-451-7277 ☼ Pfeifer Realty Group table and chairs with an umbrella. Front S 10/9 B TFN SOBCZAK door has a cement walkway with stairs to a Sanibel Island, FL covered landing. NEAR BEACH W/DIRECT ACCESS KNOWS 3br/2ba west-end Sanibel ground level w/ 239-472-0004 Lot rent is approximately $6500/year WALK TO BEACH NS 10/28 BM TFN large deck. Canal home features a dock ☼ including water and sewer. Buyer must in- Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath. 1/2 of duplex. and natural shoreline to launch your canoe. SANIBEL! terview with and be accepted by Periwinkle East End of Sanibel Updated & clean w/extremely low utilities. Park management and agree to Park terms Great Monthly rates! Call 395-0401 or 410-1191. $1,800 month and conditions. Call Bob 410-913-2234 or email ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/6 Realtor/Resident/Naturalist [email protected] As a VIP Realtor, Charles Sobczak has SUNDAY, APRIL 1 ☼RR 3/9 CC 3/30 closed more than 700 properties on Secure your place in paradise today! Sanibel & Captiva. As the author of Living BAY FRONT Only $69,000 Sanibel - A Nature Guide to Sanibel & OPEN HOUSE LIGHTHOUSE REALTY Captiva Islands, Charles Sobczak knows 1314 Isabel Drive 239-395-2630 the history of the islands and the Sanibel Paul J. Morris, Broker Bay fronts Best Opportunity! 150’ Bay VACATION RENTALS CAUTION Plan in detail. He also knows and deeply ☼RR 3/30 CC 3/30 appreciates the island’s birds, fl ora and front, nearly 1/2 acre. Bay front pool and PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES fauna. If you love the nature of Sanibel, bay front views are focal point for classic 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island ranch style 4000+ sq. residence. Dream 239-579-0511 Charles Sobczak is your real estate agent. OPEN HOUSE BY OWNER ☼RR 3/23 CC 4/13 Call Charles Sobczak views from everywhere...perfect for $36,900 for all your real estate needs! extended family or nanny privacy. Must see the family room with stone fi replace Saturday March 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. GARAGE • (239) 850-0710 or e-mail him and walls of windows... 13151 Kings Point Drive Unit 9A, DUNES SEASONAL RENTAL at New Price adjusted $2,194,000. Fort Myers, Florida 33919 3 BR, 3 Bath home with pool MOVING • YARD Go to 1314isabeldr.com for photos and Lake views, fabulous sunsets livingsanibel@ earthlink.net video. Optional safe harbor dock Master suite with jacuzzi SALES available. (From Periwinkle go to Bailey Available Sept 2012, 3 month minimum THIS WEEK’S FEATURED LISTING! Rd to Bay Drive to Isabel) Call 860-559-5471 Time for Isabel open 12- 4PM phone ☼NR 3/9 CC 3/30 glenn for more information 239-850-9296 GARAGE SALE ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED FRIDAY, MARCH 30 from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. Glenn Carretta His & hers golf clubs,baby equipment, Broker Associate Beds: 2, Baths: 2, Sqft: 1231, Lot: 9,883 ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED Amcor air purifi er, patio table, household John R. Wood Island Real Estate Inc. sq ft/0.23 acres, Type: condo, Year Built: goods, clothing, garden tools. 239-850-9296 Family of 4 looking for annual rental on New construction in Sea Oats Subdivision. 1964, Last sold: 1982, Parking: 1 deeded Sanibel before school starts. Non-smoking, 595 Sea Oats Drive, Sanibel [email protected] space, County: Lee, Condo fee for 9A: ☼NR 3/23 CC 3/30 Hurricane windows, Three bedrooms/two www.TeamSanibel.com 2 dogs, 1 cat (well behaved). baths and should be completed by next $237.32/per month, Tax History: $704.30 Prefer 3 bedroom, 2 bath. season. Asking $649,555. Now here’s ☼RR 3/30 BM 3/30 paid November 2011. Please call Brad 480-282-7458 Prime location and value can be yours in the good part. The house overlooks ☼NR 3/30 CC 4/6 GARAGE SALE a wetlands preserve that holds this top floor two bedroom, two tiled bath snowy egrets, great condo. Enjoy the weather year round in 1103 Schooner Place, 10-2, Sat. March 31 egrets, ibis and osprey. either of the two enclosed sun rooms. ANNUAL RENTAL WANTED Gen. household, furn. Decor, It’s like living in a This property has been in the same family Fabrics, vintage jewelry, books, National Park! for 30 years. Any questions or to make an Island professionals looking for Craft items, printer/fax/scanner. offer, please call Trish Ziehl at annual rental on Sanibel. ☼NS 3/30 PC 3/30 ☼RR 3/23 CC 3/30 #781-453-2282. All offers will be given No smoking, no pets. serious consideration. Thank you. Call 472-5187, ext. 291. NS 3/30 NC 3/30 ☼ ☼NS 3/23 CC 4/13 38B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 Pets Of The Week

Breed: Pointer Mix Sex: Spayed Female Age: 8 Years Old Color: White & Tan NEWSPAPER Comments: I’m a mature and affectionate dog that loves Sanibel & Captiva Islands to snuggle and be petted. I am fully housetrained and will sleep CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 all night quietly on a pet bed or Emergency...... 911 blanket. If you like to take walks Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 I would love to go with you. I’m Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 great on a leash. I love car rides, On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 people, and other pets. Fire Department Adoption Fee: $25 (If you Sanibel ...... 472-5525 Captiva ...... 472-9494 volunteer for any organization Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 you can adopt me for only $8 - Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 LCDAS says thank you to all vol- Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 unteers for everything they do for Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 the community!). City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 Breed: Domestic Short Building Department ...... 472-4555 Hair Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 Sex: Female Planning Department ...... 472-4136 Age: One Year Old Library Color: Black and White Sanibel ...... 472-2483 Comments: I’m a petite little Captiva ...... 472-2133 Post Office kitty that likes to cuddle with peo- Sanibel ...... 472-1573 ple. If you hold me in your arms Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 I will purr to my heart’s content. Captiva ...... 472-1674 I have been at the shelter since Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 December when my owner, who Senior Center ...... 472-5743 had over 70 cats, was unable to ARTS continue taking care of us. On the Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 positive side, I am used to being Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 around other animals so I would Sugar ID # 193997 BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 fit right in with a multi-pet house- photos by squaredogphoto.com Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 hold, just maybe not so many this Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 time! Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Adoption Fee: $25 during Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 Animal Services “Find Your Lucky The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 Charm” adoption promotion (regu- Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 larly $50). If you volunteer for any Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 organization you can adopt me for S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 only $8 (LCDAS says thank you to CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS all volunteers for everything they ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-2929 do for the community!). American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 For information about this Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL week’s pets, call 533-7387 Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org Services’ website at www. Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 refer to the animal’s ID number. Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-7257 The website updates every hour Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 so you will be able to see if these Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 or any other pets are still avail- Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 able. League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 The shelter is open for adop- Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 tions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Newcomers ...... 472-9332 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 The shelter is located at 5600 Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next PAWS ...... 472-4823 to the Lee County Sheriff’s Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 Office, off Six Mile Cypress Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Parkway. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 All adoptions include spay/ Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 neuter surgery, age-appropriate Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 vaccinations, rabies vaccina- Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 www.sanibelsoccer.org tion and county license if three The Military Officers Assc. of America months or older, flea treatment, (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 worming, heartworm test for United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 dogs six months and over, feline United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 AIDS and leukemia test for cats, Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 training DVD, 10-day health ISLAND ATTRACTIONS guarantee, and a bag of Science Meeka ID #524666 Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 Diet pet food. photos by squaredogphoto.com J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 The adoption package is val- Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 ued at $500. SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012 39B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 34B 40B ISLAND SUN - MARCH 30, 2012