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Read Us Online at IslandSunNews.com NEWSPAPER VOL. 23, NO. 31 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JANUARY 22, 2016 JANUARY SUNRISE/SUNSET: 22 7:17 • 6:02 23 7:17 • 6:03 24 7:17 • 6:04 25 7:16 • 6:05 26 7:16 • 6:05 27 7:16 • 6:06 28 7:15 • 6:07 Documentary On History Of The Community House To Debut by Jeff Lysiak ast week, local filmmaker Rusty Farst posed a very Lprovocative scenario: “Try to imagine what this community would look like if this building hadn’t been built,” said Farst, whose latest project – The Sanibel Community House: Birthplace Of The Skip Corris City, Heartbeat Of Its People photo by Gregory Pendolino Robert Summers Galloway Stevens – documents its storied history. “Almost every organization on A Unique Camping Trip the island, from BIG ARTS to the fire department to the At BIG ARTS’ Strauss Theater library and local Audubon by Di Saggau Society, got their start here.” The 88-year-old structure t’s a known fact that in the summer of 1921, Henry Ford, Thomas Alva Edison has hosted shell festivals and and Harvey S. Firestone went on a camping trip. It was an annual custom. This spaghetti dinners, miniature Filmmaker Rusty Farst stands next to a pair of doors with Itime they invited President Warren G. Harding to join them. Harding was a very golf tournaments and pancake the original door handles from The Community House, popular president, but shortly after his death in 1923, he was thoroughly disgraced. breakfasts as well as dances, which will be featured at the premiere of his 45-minute Playwright Mark St. Germain’s Camping With Henry and Tom, now playing at The concerts, fundraisers and com- documentary next Wednesday at Island Cinema Strauss Theater, is a satirical work, witty, elegant and very entertaining. For some reason, munity meetings too many to photos courtesy of Rusty Farst he left Firestone out of the cast. That’s OK because there’s enough exploration of friend- count. ship, politics and leadership with these three movers and shakers. Ford (Robert Summers) And now, the legendary building has is 58 at the time of the camping trip. His success with the Ford Motor Company has left been immortalized on film. him with something of a messiah complex. He desperately wants to be the 30th president Farst’s 45-minute movie, subtitled continued on page 14 Our Story Of The Sanibel Community Association, will debut on Wednesday, January 27 at the Island Cinema, located in the Bailey’s Shopping Center. Tickets to Bourbon Street Comes To Sanibel the premiere gala, with funds raised going towards the association’s capital campaign to raise funds for renovation, are $125. Seating is limited. According to Farst, The Community House was built shortly after the hurricane of 1928 struck the islands. Construction crews had been hired to re-build the badly damaged Bailey’s General Store, located at the end of what is now Bailey Road. The idea of building such a structure was conceived by Curtis Perry, a part-time Captiva resident artist. After walking the length of both islands, Perry convinced residents that a community center was needed. Going door-to-door, he not only got them Longtime island resident Milena Eskew, who to believe in the idea, he asked them to passed away in 2015 at the age of 103, is contribute money, labor and materials to depicted in the film focused on the history of The Community House Chris Heidrick of Heidrick & Company Insurance and Risk Management hands a make the center a reality. sponsorship check to Mardi Gras co-chair Melissa Rice while volunteers work on a colorful Francis Bailey, Sr. donated money and Bourbon Street facade materials for The Community House to be built on a parcel of land donated by Letitia Nutt. Construction began in 1927 and the facility was opened the following year. edicated work crews have been gathering props and building facades that will “The citizens of Sanibel have always seen the value of The Community House,” line a lively boulevard on the event grounds at The Dunes Golf and Tennis said Farst. “It’s been islanders who built it, who have been stewards for it, and who will DClub. Thanks to the efforts of energetic and hardworking volunteers, Sanibel secure its future.” will be getting a touch of the Mardi Gras Bourbon Street experience at Community The documentary includes vintage footage of events held there – from shell fairs and Housing and Resources’ festive Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday, February 6. square dances to memorial services and fundraisers – along with a re-creation of Perry’s continued on page 7 continued on page 7 2 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 3 Looking Back: On The Carter Homestead What’s Happening At The House In 2016 Events Historical Video Premiere Wed., Jan 27 6 pm Island Cinema $125/person Includes food and beverage Rat Pack Tribute Dinner Club And Dance Sat. , Feb 20 $75 /person Cooking With The Island Stars 3 Million Wed., Feb 24 6 pm $100 LECTURE SERIES Sponsored by Free ice scrapers from Sanibel Arms Condo- Sanibel Captiva Trust Company miniums Visit the History Gallery to learn more about the unique and diverse history of Captiva. Nutrition Interpretive panels and touch screen access to historic photos are featured. Step “Healthy Herbs & Spices” aboard a wooden replica of the Old Mailboat, ‘Santiva’, to capture the spirit of the Snow And Ice Thurs. Jan 28 1 pm island. The History Gallery is accessed through the Captiva Memorial Library, located Members $15/Guests $20 on Chapin Lane on Captiva. Open during library hours. This week’s image is On the On Sanibel? Carter Homestead. The Carter family farmed land at the north end of Captiva from Shredding 1898 to the early 1900s. The History Gallery, developed by the Captiva Island Historical anibel Arms Condominiums Sat., Jan 30 9-Noon Society, features many photos like this. All ages are welcome to visit The History Gallery loves to take care of its winter SCA North Lot and learn through graphic and video panels about the combination of historical Sguests even after they go back events and people that shaped Captiva. The Gallery is accessed through the Captiva into the “cold north!” Along with their Memorial Library, located on Chapin Lane in Captiva. Open during Library hours. assortment of novelty shirts, bags, Programs photo archives of the Captiva Island Historical Society coozies and beach towels for sale, they Beading now offer free ice scrapers to their Wed., Jan. 20 -Noon specials as well as the popular half- guests. Members $35/Guests $40 American Legion pound burgers. Food is served from 11 While some laugh and think it’s a a.m. to 8 p.m. The public is welcome. joke, others appreciate the gift and they 2 Million Bridge Lessons and Sanctioned Post 123 The Ladies Auxiliary has cookbooks love using it during the early winter Duplicate Bridge Tues/Thurs available for a donation of $15. months while thinking of the warmth of n Sunday, January 24, Ameri- Sanibel. Sanibel Arms also offers winter Shell Crafting can Legion Post 123 will serve If you have an American flag that needs to be retired, drop it off at your guests continental breakfast Monday, Lesson Mondays 10 a.m. Obarbecued ribs and chicken from Wednesday and every other Friday, with Crafts on Sale until 3 pm convenience. 1 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12 to $14. On a hot dog picnic on alternating Fridays, Sunday, January 31, corned beef and Legion hours are Monday through the Heart Restore of the Island Campaign Funky Fish Lanai Art Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and all free of charge just because they love Mon. Jan 18 6-9 pm cabbage will be on the menu. their Sanibel Snowbirds. On Mondays, the 8-Ball Pool League Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Members $50/Guests $60 American Legion Post 123 is located For visitors here now, Sanibel plays at 5 p.m. Arms Condominiums welcomes their Every Tuesday, tacos are served all at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva iPad/iPhone Road. For more information, call 472- sand sculpting pictures using the ice Thursday, Jan. 28 day and on Fridays, it’s a six-ounce scrapers. ribeye steak sandwich. There are daily 9979. $40 Members/$45 Guests Notecard Paper Craft Tue. Jan. 19 9:30 am- 12:30 Members $25/ Guests $35 Evening Benefit Arts & Crafts Fair 1 Million Sissi’s Colorful Sips For Cayo Costa Saturday, February 6 Wed., Jan. 20 pm Yoga he 4th annual Cayo Costa…An 9am - 2pm Evening for the Island will take Mon., Thurs 8:30 am Tplace on January 28 from 6 to 9 *other dates/times available see website p.m. at Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Water- front Drive, Pineland. The evening includes dinner, cash bar, silent auction and park update and is sponsored by Friends of Cayo Costa State Park. Elaine McLaughlin, silent auction Handcrafted items by 40 vendors chair, and her committee have secured Telephone: (239) 472-2155 one-of-a-kind items including a Smokey • Pottery • Books • Photography [email protected] Mountain cabin getaway; artwork; a private shelling adventure on Cayo Costa • Jewelry • Fabric Art • Shell designs www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net with Pam Rambo of iLoveShelling, and 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 Captiva Cruises; and two-night stays at • Paintings • Glasswork • Tropical Plants Bella Sera Naples Hotel, The Plantation “To enrich community spirit through educational, on Crystal River or ‘Tween Waters Inn on cultural and social gatherings in our Captiva. Center 4 Life historic Community House.” Tickets are $65 per person and are The SCA is a 501c 3 Organization. available at www.friendsofcayocosta.org Palm Ridge Rd. & 2401 Library Way, Sanibel, 472-5743 Follow Us On Facebook or by calling 941-527-7865. 4 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 Women’s Historical Panel Mardi Gras on Sanibel!l!! Held At Community House Saturday, February 6, 2016 • 5:30PMM at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Premier Sponsor Presenting Sponsoror

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Maughan Law Group • Zurbriggen Financial • Melissa Rice, CCIM, Realtor Ed & Lynn Ridlehoover • Dorothy Donaldson & Aaron Cohen Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club • Heidrick & Co. Insurance and Risk Management On January 13, four longtime Sanibel residents – pictured from left, Jeri Magg, Deb Gleason, Mariel Goss and Sue Pickens – staged the 3rd annual Women’s Historical Panel Silver Sponsors Media Sponsorss at The Community House. Each of the ladies shared personal stories of yesteryear on the islands. photos by Jeff Lysiak Landmark Designs • Law Office of Janet Strickland Island Insurance • Barrier Island Title Bank of the Islands • Rich and Mary Eileen McDonnell Jerry & Sharon Miller • Arlene & Dan Wexler Sanibel Cafe • Jacaranda • Lighthouse Café Tuscan & Company, PA • Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club Visit SanibelCHR.org for details

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Jenny Evans, garden center director, Jessica McCullough, Michael DiCorpo, village farmer, Emily Harrington and Liz Beans deners to plant and preserve native 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at Historical Village plants to support wildlife, remove inva- 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). sive plants that could spread to wild Admission is $10 for adults over 18 Gets Help From lands, protect water bodies from pol- and free for members and those under luted runoff and avoid the use of fertiliz- 18. Docent-guided tours are available Garden Center ers, herbicides and pesticides, conserve at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no taff members of Sanibel-Captiva drinking water supplies by avoiding the extra charge, based upon docent avail- Conservation Foundation’s Native use of irrigation systems and protect ability. There is handicap access to all SLandscapes and Garden Center and encourage wildlife in their own buildings. visited the Sanibel Historical Village and backyards. For information, call 472-4648 dur- village farmer Michael DiCorpo recently The Sanibel Historical Museum ing business hours or visit www.sanibel- to view the results of their partnership. and Village is open from 10 a.m. to museum.org. DiCorpo said the native garden center has donated plants, such as tomatoes and herbs, for the village’s “truck garden.” The garden represents the Mariel Goss, who helped found the Sanibel fact that early Sanibel pioneers were Hike & Bike Path Committee, remembered farmers, and most had gardens to serve helping raise money to build the path sys- their own needs. Bailey’s General Store tem by selling the first Sanibel phone book hardly carried any produce in its early NEW EXHIBIT JANUARY 5TH TO 30TH, 2016 for $2.50 each. Regarding a 1974 protest days because everyone grew their own. staged for bicyclists’ rights, she recalled, “The garden center’s automatic From Santa Fe with Love “We didn’t get arrested, but we certainly watering system that sprays seedlings got a lot of attention.” was vital to the propagation of seeds WORK BY 6 ACCLAIMED SANTA FE ARTISTS we’re growing from our own museum store,” DiCorpo said. There is one special tree, a small lemon tree, donated to the village by the native garden center. It is an off- spring of the last citrus tree remaining on the property at the Bailey Homestead. Since the parent tree has since died, the tree in the village garden is the last remaining remnant of the Bailey family’s citrus plants. “Our work with the Sanibel Historical Village is in keeping with our mission, and it offers us a chance to help from a new perspective: the truck gardens that were kept by the pioneers of Sanibel,” said Jenny Evans, garden center manager. “We’ve established a wonderful partnership with the historical village and will work together FEATURING A WONDERFUL RANGE OF CHOICES Jeri Magg called moving to Sanibel “the again.” best thing we could’ve done for our kids.” The village garden is growing, TO ADMIRE, ACQUIRE OR GIVE AS A GIFT She also discussed the history of Captiva, among other things, tomatoes, water- PAINTINGS • SCULPTURE • CERAMICS • GLASS • JEWELRY from Austria native William Binder – the melons, cauliflower, kale, eggplants, lone survivor of a shipwreck near Boca herbs, beans, onions, radishes, cabbage, Grande, who later became the islands’ first peppers, mustard greens and okra. In The Village Shops, Sanibel Island, Florida • 2340 Periwinkle Way homesteader in 1888 – to other early pio- The garden center encourages gar- 239-472-3386 • Monday–Saturday 10:30 to 5:00 • www.watsonmacraegallery.com neer families. 6 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 at the Sanibel Recreation Center, 3880 Edison & Ford Estates VIP Tour, rebids by Opener; and the 2 NT bid. Island Seniors At Sanibel-Captiva Road. Call the Center Boat Cruise & Lunch – Tuesday, • Slam Bidding – Wednesday, 4 Life to reserve your seat 472-5743. February 2. Cost is $65 for mem- February 17, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Small The Center 4 Life Tarpon Lodge & Indian Mounds bers and $75 for non-members (lunch and Grand Slam bidding requirements. eet your friends and make some on Pine Island – Tuesday, January included). Discussion items are: How high and new ones at the Center 4 Life. 26. Cost is $50 and includes boat Includes: Boat cruise river excur- where; the Blackwood convention; and MBrowse through the following tour to Pineland where you will learn sions will take passengers up the the Gerber Convention. activities, then stop by to sign up. about the fishing cultures of Pine Island Caloosahatchee to the historic railroad Beginner Bridge Basics Lessons Sanibel-Captiva Heart Walk – Sound. Cruise by historic fish houses, bridge, with great views of the island with Christl & Bruce Smith – 9 to Carole Fallon, health professional and and hear about the history of com- rookery filled with shorebirds, and a 11:30 a.m., February 1, 2, 3 and 4.; survivor, knows all about what keeps mercial and sport fishing as well as the buffet lunch. Behind the scenes tour Cost is $12.50 for members and $25 hearts healthy. She invites all Island fishing culture of Pine Island Sound is a VIP experience at the Edison & for non-members. Class is limited to Seniors and Center 4 Life members to and Charlotte Harbor. Lunch will be Ford Winter Estates. Take a sneak peek eight students and you must be able to join her team at the Sanibel-Captiva on your own at The Tarpon Lodge. inside normally-closed areas of Thomas attend all four classes. Advanced regis- Heart Walk on Sunday, January 31. After your meal, walk over to the Edison’s Seminole Lodge and Henry tration is required. Stop by the center to sign up. Randell Research Center where you’ll Ford’s The Mangoes. Tours are led by Learn to Play Mahjongg with Page Turners with Ann Rodman be led on a guided hike to the top of a estates professional staff. See rooms not Katie Reid – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., – If you are not on the Page Turners pre-Columbian mound of the ancient seen on other tours, including the back February 8 to 12. Cost is $12.50 for list, and wish to be, email annrodman@ Calusa Culture. Registration deadline is areas of the laboratory. The tour pro- members, $25 for non-members. Class aol.com or contact the Center 4 Life. Monday, January 22. vides in-depth information on recently is limited to eight students. You must be The featured book for Wednesday, Sanibel Health Fair at the completed award winning restoration able to attend all five classes. All sup- February 10 is The Invention of Wings Center 4 Life – Friday, January 29, 1 and plans for the future. Advanced reg- plies are provided. Contact the center by Sue Monk Kidd. “Exhilarating... to 4 p.m. istration required. Registration deadline to reserve your seat. powerful... By humanizing these formi- Free screenings by health care is Friday, January 29. Tuesday Kayaking – January 26 dable women, The Invention of Wings professionals include: memory screen- Arts & Crafts Fair – Saturday, and 28, February 2 and 4 (weather furthers our essential understanding ing, vein screening, balance test, pulse February 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. permitting) at 8:30 a.m. There is space of what has happened among us as O2, vision test, blood pressure and More than 40 local vendors will be for 16 people on eight two-person Americans – and why it still matters.” – glucose, skin cancer screening, hear- selling their creative designs. There kayaks and limited space for those who The Washington Post. ing test, body mass index, plus ask the will be pottery, shell designs, paintings, own their own kayaks. Island Seniors Island Seniors Got Talent pharmacist. fabric art, jewelry, glass work, books, will provide kayaks, paddles and life Season One! – Thursday, January 21, There will be information about tropical plants, photography, wreaths, jackets. Bring water, a small snack, sun 5:30 p.m. FISH of San-Cap, hospice services, canned goods and plenty of other lotion, bug spray, sunglasses, towel, hat Island Seniors scouts went in search heart health, advance directives, assist- items. Sponsored by the Center 4 Life and change of clothing. Cost is $5 for of talented members to perform at the ed living, brain health, injury preven- and Island Seniors, Inc. There will be members and $10 for non-members. potluck dinner on January 21. A fun tion, in-home care, pharmaceuticals, bargain priced hot dog lunch for hungry Advance registration is required. filled evening is planned for all. You will skilled nursing care and other services. guests. Fitness Classes be entertained by your friends. Dinner Senior resource guides, healthy snacks Games Classes are available and all ages are will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the and door prizes provided. Cost for all games is $2.50 for mem- welcome. Island Seniors, Inc. members show will follow. Due to the popularity Sponsored by Parish Nurses of bers and $5 for non-members. Prizes pay $4 per class or visitors $7 per class. of this program, the event will be held Sanibel Congregational United Church are awarded. Annual membership is $20. Sanibel of Christ, St. Isabel’s Catholic Church., Bridge – Monday and Wednesday at Recreation Center members must show Sanibel Community Church, and St. 1 p.m. their membership card to attend. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. Mahjongg – Thursday at 1 p.m. Happy Hour Fitness – Monday, Cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. This non-members. Prizes are awarded. Hop class keeps your brain fit and your Hand & Foot – Thursday at 1 p.m. heart, lungs and muscles strong with In! Intermediate Bridge Lessons a combination of aerobics and muscle – Refresh your Bridge playing skills conditioning exercises and balance. with Christl and Bruce Smith. Class is Hand weights, stretch cords and your s limited to 16 students. Cost is $5 for whim body weight will be used. Class begins Wearables members per class, $10 for non-mem- with a joke and ends with a positive bers per class. Advance registration is thought for the day. Athletic foot- Gifts • Art required. wear required. Silvia Villanueva is the • Stayman Convention for NoTrump instructor. 2451 Periwinkle Way Bids – Monday, January 25, 9 to 11:30 Essential Total Fitness – Monday, Bailey’s Center a.m. An artificial bid used by Responder Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. after a NoTrump opening bid by part- and 11 a.m. Cardio, muscle strengthen- 239 •313 •0535 ner. Discussion items are: requirements ing and flexibility training with hand [email protected] for a NT opening; responses for a NT weights, stretch cords, chairs and sta- Mon - Sat 10am-5:30pm opening; the 4-4 major suit fit; and, the bility balls. Athletic footwear required. Stayman Convention. Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. • Jacoby Transfer Bids for NoTrump Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday Bids – Wednesday, January 27, 9 to and Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, 11:30 a.m. An artificial bid used by stretch cords, stability balls and mats Responder after a NoTrump opening are used. Improve core strength and IT’S YOUR TIME TO PLAY! bid by partner. This allows the weaker balance. Athletic footwear required. hand to be Dummy and the stronger Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. hand to be hidden and to play the Gentle Yoga – Tuesday and hand. Discussion items are: the Jacoby Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Stretch, tone and Transfer Bid; the use of the bid; when strengthen while improving flexibility, to use Stayman versus the Transfer proper alignment and circulation. Mats bid; and, signing off in a minor suit. are used to meet the needs of varying Note: This class will not cover NT bid- experience levels. Bring a towel. Kim ding and Stayman Convention detailed Kouril is the instructor. requirements. Chair Yoga – Tuesday and Private Piano Lessons: All Ages • Strong Opening Bids – Monday, Thursday at 11 a.m. Similar to Gentle Consultation: Find the Right Instrument for Your Space February 15, 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Yoga but all poses are done in a chair. use of a 2 of clubs bid to indicate an Kim Kouril is the instructor. Convenient Sanibel Studio opening hand of 22 or more points. For more information, call 472-5743 ErikEntwistle.com • 239-395-0339 Discussion items are: the Strong artifi- or stop by 2401 Library Way. cial 2 of clubs bid; bids by Responder; ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 7 many of the hard working families who Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel. work on the island would not be able to live Sponsors include The Sanibel Catering and participate in our community. We are Company by Bailey’s, Sanibel Captiva a better community as a result of CHR.” Community Bank, The Sanibel Captiva Rice noted the growing list of busi- Trust Company, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and nesses and individuals who have been Grille, Richard and Sally Ennis, Maughan supporting CHR’s Mardi Gras through Law Group, Zurbriggen Financial, event sponsorships. Melissa Rice, CCIM, Realtor, Ed and “What a wonderful surprise to have Lynn Ridlehoover, Dorothy Donaldson Chris and Holli visit our Mardi Gras work- and Aaron Cohen, Sanibel-Captiva shop,” she said. “Chris and his team do Kiwanis Club, Heidrick & Co. Insurance, a great job of providing insurance for so Landmark Designs, Law Office of Janet many on Sanibel and Captiva, and we Strickland, Island Insurance, Barrier Island are honored to have his support both Title, Bank of the Islands, Rich and Mary financially and through his service on the Eileen McDonnell, Jerry and Sharon CHR Resident Landlord Committee.” Miller, Arlene and Dan Wexler, Sanibel Tickets for CHR’s Mardi Gras can Café, The Jacaranda, Lighthouse Café, Bourbon Street planning committee co-chair Antoinette Radicchi, right, paints a piece of be purchased online at SanibelCHR. and Tuscan & Company, PA. the Bourbon Street facade with CHR resident and volunteer Janice Van Buskirk org/mardi-gras-2016 or by phone at For additional event information, call From page 1 ing the famous New Orleans boulevard 472-1189. Arlene Dillon at 472-4932 or Melissa has been a challenging, yet fun, task. The event will be held on Saturday, Rice at 398-0404 or visit SanibelCHR. Bourbon Street “We’re aiming high to achieve the feel- February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at The Dunes org/Mardi-Gras-2016. ing that you’re walking down the streets of Comes To Sanibel New Orleans during Mardi Gras,” she said. “Our Bourbon Street will have all the “It’s really going to feel alive with musicians excitement of the real deal,” said Diane playing jazz, a balcony scene, and many Silhavy, co-chair of the event’s Bourbon more exiting surprises. We’ve been lucky to Street planning committee. “You’ll walk have CHR residents, the Lions Club, and down our colorful Bourbon Street with other super, island volunteers working side a drink in your hand, beads around your by side with Diane and myself.” neck, music to dance to, and appetizers Chris Heidrick and Holli Martin of to taunt you – all the lights, colors, tastes, Heidrick and Company Insurance and sounds, thrills, beads and craziness of Risk Management stopped by at a recent New Orleans, topped off with island style. Bourbon Street work day where they So deck yourselves out with all of your delivered a sponsorship check to CHR’s Mardi Gras finest – hats, masks, jewels, board treasurer and Mardi Gras co-chair scarves – and join the CHR party!” Melissa Rice in support of the event. According to fellow co-chair “CHR fills an important, unmet need Antoinette Radicchi, planning and build- on Sanibel,” Heidrick said. “Without CHR,

In 2010, Rusty Farst captured on film the historic gathering of 13 former mayors of the City of Sanibel at The Community House. Portions of that event are featured in his documentary. From page 1 Community House Documentary famous walk across the islands, with John Houseman portraying the historic islander. “The movie shows the purpose of and the value of having a house like this built here,” said Farst. “Its purpose was for the common man to have a voice and not to be governed politically. That’s why Curtis A still frame for the documentary shows a Perry wanted this built.” very early sign at The Community House Farst’s film also features interviews with a dozen local citizens offering their Gleason, Porter and Mariel Goss, Jim perspective of what The Community Jordan, Salli Kirkland, Jim Pickens and House means to Sanibel. They include Ralph Woodring. Francis Bailey, Jr., Milena Eskew, “In retrospect, I’ve been fortunate Vanessa Flynt, Mary Bell Gault, Deb continued on page 11 8 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 funny, but many people say they just of class, no refunds for cancellations The Community House don’t contribute to bricks and mortar, within 24 hours of class. Minimum but I do believe in the generosity of number of students required. spirit in this community and I know individuals will give to the ‘heartbeat Chalk Painting of the people’. Every person who steps into the house, every person who earn how to chalk paint with believes in the beauty of Sanibel, who Carla. All materials are provided loves the small town, unique ambiance Lincluding choice of paint, a of Sanibel should be making a stretch coordinating color wax and brush, as gift or pledge to this campaign.” For well as the frame and full instruction. more information, call Riska-Hall at Each person will be painting an old 472-2155. garage sale picture frame. You will learn how to turn a tired used frame into a unique custom piece that you will Shell Crafters want to use in your home or give as a f you are interested in learning a new gift. craft, meeting new people, join the Chalk paint is easy to use and dries ISanibel Shell Crafters. No experience quickly, so the frame you paint in class The Sanibel Community House as it appeared in 1927 being readied for its grand opening is necessary; there are instructors and will be ready to take home that day. Sanibel Landmark has been raised. assistants available. The lessons are You can also bring in a piece from Said SCA Board President Tom free, all materials are provided but home. There is an occasional contest to Prepares For Restoration Sharbaugh said, “This old facility has donations of shells are appreciated. You see who can bring in the ugliest piece And Makeover given the community many years of can make flowers, jewelry, animals and to paint. service, but the time has finally come other creations out of shells and other Classes are on Tuesday, January reation of The Community House sea life. 26, Tuesday, February 16 and Tuesday, was a community project, as to rebuild for the future. The renovation will preserve the history that makes The group meets very Monday from March 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is Cearly islanders donated the land, 10 a.m. to noon (11 months of the $70 for members, $75 for guests. Pre- The Community House so special to building materials and labor to make it year, no classes in March). Dessert and payment and registration are required. a reality. Since then, it has served as islanders, and it will rebuild the overall facility in a way that is up-to-date but coffee are provided, but bring a brown- Cancellation fees may apply. Minimum the community’s principle gathering bag lunch if you choose, as the regulars number of students required. place for large events and the site of still reflects the style and personality of Sanibel.” meet until 3 p.m. much island history. Today, 57 different All shell creations made by organizations hold their activities there, The Community House is Nutrition For Your Health owned and operated by the Sanibel volunteers remain at The Community and more than 50,000 people visit the House and are sold at the Sanibel Shell ession include nutrition and health facility each year. Community Association (SCA), a information, the latest food trends, non-profit 501(c)3 organization, with Festival in March to assist with the After 88 years, the landmark is operating budget. Snutrition facts vs. myth, a list of in need of a major makeover. The operating funds provided by public current local seasonal foods, recipes renovation will include restoration of contributions, memberships dues and and a cooking demonstration with the the entire facility, inside and out, user fees. It receives no government Meditation Class tastings. The instructor is Pamela B. creating a fresh and updated civic funding. To underwrite the effort, SCA his workshop teaches meditation Sullivan, RDN. Cost per session is $10 gathering place. Construction is slated will be conducting its first Restoration in a contemporary way, for members, $15 for guests. for the summer of 2016 provided the Campaign since it began in 1927. Tmaintaining respect for ancient Sullivan is a graduate of Cornell $3 million needed for the restoration is “The time to act is now,” said Teresa tradition while incorporating and University with a degree in food and pledged or donated. To date, $1 million Riska-Hall, executive director. “It’s referencing modern neuroscience. nutrition. The technique is easy and natural, Sessions are: and rigorous research has validated Spice Up Your Life – Thursday, its effectiveness. In addition to many January 28, 1 to 2 p.m. Explore health benefits, meditators experience the nutrition and health benefits of a pronounced shift away from fear- herbs and spices and how they may based perceptions to a world view be interacting with your medications. characterized by acceptance and Get tips for growing herbs and easy joyfulness. healthful recipes to pump up the flavor The course is from 10 a.m. to noon. and of your meals. SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY HOUSE The price for members is $89, guests Super Greens – Thursday, February are $99. There are two sessions: 11, 1 to 2 p.m. You’ve heard you http://sanibelcommunityhouse.net/renovation-campaign/ Monday January 25, Wednesday should be eating more greens like kale, January 27, and Friday, January 29; or collards and chard, but you aren’t sure The Community House is the heartbeat of its people. Monday March 21, Wednesday March how to prepare them so they’re not $2 million more is needed-write your check now! 23, and Friday, March 25. bitter. Learn the nutrition facts and health benefits of these vegetables in “The Community House is where the Garden Club meets. It’s no Paint Your Pet your diet and preparation techniques secret the rooms and Kitchen especiallyAre desperately in need to make greens a ritual in your menu of an upgrade. We hope that everyone steps forward now to mmortalize your furry family member planning. assist in this campaign. with art instructor Jenny M. Licht Healthful Snacking – Thursday, Ion Monday, January 25 from 6 to February 25, 1 to 2 p.m. Improve the The Community House is truly the heartbeat of its people, and 9 p.m. No experience is necessary. nutritional value of your snacks with deserves our support.” Submit a clear photo of your pet with snack-size recipes featuring ingredients your registration, which will be used that are good for you. Explore the latest to provide a sketched primer/design research findings on whether snacking on your canvas. All other materials are is part of a healthful lifestyle. provided including canvas, brushes, Anti-Inflammatory Foods – Thursday, palette, easel, paint and samples. March 10, 1 to 2 p.m. Discover foods Students can paint multiple pets on with anti-inflammatory properties, their the same canvas, but must pay an nutrition and health benefits and how additional fee for the extra sketching. to increase their frequency in your The class fee is $65 for members meals. Explore seasonal menu planning and and $70 for guests. Fees for an and fresh new recipes to increase the additional pet sketch are $80 for nutrient density of your diet. members and $85 for non-members. continued on page 14 Doy Mount, Nancy DeBenedics, Maggie Butcher Cancellation fees apply, full refunds are available if cancelled within 48 hours ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 9 Mayor Ruane has rightly indicated that the County Board of Commissioners and Sanibel Traffic: Further Proposals the Tourist Development Council, the body that governs the VCB, will need to be by Mike Miller, Traffic chairman, Committee of the Islands involved. Most of the approaches that should be considered to deal with our traffic issues will necessarily require the support of Lee County officials. e have been pleased to note that Mayor Kevin Ruane Approved Intercept Study Will Provide Independent Justification is taking on the issue of Sanibel traffic. Sanibel’s City Council recently approved $31,500 for a new intercept study, to W As part of this effort, he has organized a be done during this next season, regarding visitor reaction to the traffic congestion traffic-related working group, which includes the Chamber problem – and this study should incorporate Sanibel resident views about the traffic of Commerce, CASI, the Island Realtors Association, congestion. This was a good decision by council, and the study will be important. Its representatives from the Island’s hotel and resort industry and purpose will be to produce strong but credible and independent data to support the COTI. proposition that the traffic issue is serious and needs to be addressed by Lee County The mayor, and the participating organizations, deserve our government with urgency. thanks for this welcome effort. We all know that there are no City Actions May be Forthcoming easy solutions and that progress will be difficult and slow. But the Mayor Ruane indicated at the last council meeting that he intends to review effort must continue to protect the future of our island. proposed traffic actions at the February council meeting. Expectations need to be All Visitors Should be Cognizant of the Traffic Problem managed – remember, there are no easy solutions. We look forward to hearing from The first step in dealing with any problem is achieving awareness of the problem. him on actions to address the issue. We understand that the Mayor’s traffic working group is considering various ways of None of us should want to harm the Island’s hospitality business. Tourists – in alerting incoming visitors to the beach parking situation and providing educational reasonable and manageable numbers – fuel our local restaurants, retailers, cultural information to off-island hotels so that they can better advise their guests about events and non-profit activities that are important to us. But, if the traffic situation isn’t dealing with Sanibel’s traffic congestion. COTI certainly supports these efforts and dealt with, the avalanche of unmanaged visitors will do great, even irreparable, damage also supports other proposals to publish causeway vehicle counts and beach parking in the future. information on the city’s website and on various traffic-related digital applications. COTI plans to share further commentaries about traffic congestion on Sanibel. But, awareness of our problem needs to extend beyond our local community and To read our past commentaries on island issues – and to register for the COTI’s arriving visitors. Those in the process of planning Sanibel visits need to be forewarned. free email news service – visit our website at coti.org. Comments on this or other Suggested Changes to Lee County’s Promotion of Sanibel island issues are welcome. Please email them to [email protected], or visit Committee The Lee County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) spends over $14 million of the Islands on Facebook. annually to attract people to “The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel.” Their promotion efforts include traditional print media and more contemporary approaches including multiple websites and social media. Their Twitter page alone has 28,000 followers. To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 The VCB’s principal website (www.fortmyers-sanibel.com) includes many different pages, a virtual guide and FAQ’s. It is an impressive example of state-of-the-art digital marketing. But, although the site FAQ’s cover red tide, how to protect purses in restaurants and a variety of other concerns, there is no mention of dealing with traffic congestion on Sanibel. The VCB recognizes the traffic problem. They have expressed concern in published marketing reports that the percentage of survey respondents who are “very satisfied” with the Lee County vacation experience has declined to 51 percent as compared to 64 percent in 2013. And it was further indicated that when visitors were asked what they liked least, more than half (57 percent) cited traffic as a negative aspect, more than any other single listed factor. THE FUTURE HAS AN ANCIENT HEART We suggest that the VCB’s website face up to the Sanibel traffic issue and offer Antique Diamond and Estate Jewelry • American Paintings to viewers some suggestions as to how to best deal with the problem. It would be TIFFANY ~ GALLE ~ ROOKWOOD ~ PERIOD BRONZES a neighborly action to prospective visitors and, in so doing, the county would be STERLING SILVER ~ ART NOUVEAU ~ ART DECO encouraging individual tourist responses that, collectively, could actually help with the problem. Possible New Marketing Messages Potential visitors could be advised, for example, on the VCB’s website, that: • During the season, leaving the island either before 3 p.m. or after 6 p.m. will help avoid time in gridlock, or • Congestion frequently occurs during the afternoon exit from Sanibel so staying for dinner at one of Sanibel’s great restaurants would be a good idea, or • Since traffic volumes are less on Sundays, that would be a good day to visit, or • Since the beach parking lots quickly fill up, arriving early and leaving before the afternoon rush would be really effective. • And, maybe best of all, if lodging is available, spend the night and leave the next morning. A professional could surely do better, but the goal is to gently – but clearly – make all potential visitors aware of traffic concerns and offer them some helpful suggestions. Lee County Political Leadership Must be Engaged Island Winds Coiffures HAIR SALON FOR WOMEN & MEN Manicures and Pedicures by Lois Hair Styling by Lily LINDA • MARISA • JEANNE 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Albert Meadow Antiques Captiva Island, Florida (across from The Bubble Room Restaurant) 239-472-8442 Seasonal • December 22 – April 9 • 11am – 4pm • Closed Sunday 239-472-2591 [email protected] 10 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 INSIDE CITY HALL congestion,” a January 18 press release from the city noted. “In peak season, nearly City Of Sanibel Releases New Video, 13,000 vehicles come onto the island daily, with heavy on-bound traffic congestion between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon and heavy off-bound traffic from 2:30 to 6:30 Ponders Real-Time Traffic Cameras p.m. On a weekly basis during peak season, Saturday traffic volumes are the highest, by Jeff Lysiak and traffic volumes are the lightest on Sundays and Tuesdays.” During the next city council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 at ith the City of Sanibel open to exploring nearly every single option avail- MacKenzie Hall, Ruane plans to introduce a proposal to install several traffic cameras able in an effort to help alleviate traffic congestion on the island during at strategic locations around the island. These cameras will allow real-time monitoring Wpeak season, this week Mayor Kevin Ruane announced the city’s latest of traffic conditions via the city’s website, allowing visitors and residents to better plan endeavor. their commute on and off Sanibel. A similar system is already in place on Fort Myers On Monday, the city unveiled a short video –available online at www.mysanibel. Beach, with positive results reported by town leaders. com – featuring Ruane talking about on-island traffic, which is typically experienced “We’ve already taken the liberty of ordering the hardware for this monitoring sys- throughout peak season (now through April), avoiding driving on and off the island tem,” said Ruane, who hoped that once approved by his fellow council members, during periods of high traffic (2:30 to 5:30 p.m.) and making plans to travel around traffic cameras could be installed and operational in less than one month. “I’m all in… the island by bike and/or by foot. we’re proactively ready to go. I can’t imagine anybody not being on board with this.” “As the mayor of Sanibel, I readily admit to being biased about our tropical oasis According to Ruane, the startup cost to install three traffic monitoring cameras – here in Southwest Florida,” Ruane said during the video. “Sanibel is a world-class desti- which have been proposed for the Sanibel Boat Ramp, the intersection of Periwinkle nation, and enjoying the best of the island takes a little planning.” Way and Casa Ybel Road, and the intersection of Periwinkle Way at Tarpon Bay Road The 70-second video, which features clips of island scenery – including Lighthouse – is approximately $25,000. Beach, the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Periwinkle Way and West Gulf Another traffic management strategy proposed by Sanibel to the Lee County Board Drive – also suggests that visitors plan on spending “more than just a few hours” on of County Commissioners, which has been embraced positively, is a series of elec- Sanibel. Ruane explains that the best way to enjoy the island and avoid traffic is to stay tronic message signs posted along the Summerlin Road/McGregor Boulevard route on Sanibel: do some shopping, have dinner and stay overnight. towards the causeway. If approved, estimated times to arrive on the island would be “If you only have a few hours to visit Sanibel, during the busy winter months, please posted on these signs. keep in mind the island traffic is exceptionally heavy in the mornings and again in the The mayor noted that he has requested three signs – estimated to cost between afternoon,” Ruane points out. “So you may want choose to visit us when you have $5,000 and $6,000 each – for the proposed off-island traffic management plan. more time to truly experience what Sanibel has to offer rather than sitting in traffic.” County leaders, however, will have the final say on how many signs will be added. In addition to rolling out the city’s Peak Season Communications Strategy, Ruane “We are open to any and all longer term solutions, but we want to be sure that discussed ongoing traffic strategy meetings with city staff members – including City what we’re doing is going to be effective,” added Ruane. “Sanibel has a proven track Manager Judie Zimomra, Public Works Director Keith Williams and Recreation record of solving difficult challenges through cooperation and partnership. I believe if Department Director Andrea Miller – along with groups including the Sanibel & we bring together our wisdom and talent, over time we can also improve our traffic Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, Committee of the Islands, Condominium issues.” Associations of Sanibel, the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors, hote- liers, business owners and the planning commission. Long-term plans addressing traffic management on Sanibel include: • Utilizing technology to provide real-time information to motorists. Plans include live-streaming of traffic conditions, instant-messaging traffic alert systems and electronic signage before the toll booth advising motorists of on-island traffic conditions. • Hardscape to change traffic patterns. The City of Sanibel is participating in a Share your community news with us. regional study to determine the feasibility of installing a roundabout on Sanibel to alle- Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 viate stop-and-go traffic. • Behavior modifications, including developing a culture of employers utilizing flex- or email [email protected] time schedules and carpooling during the weeks of peak season. • Information sharing to help residents and visitors make informed decisions. “Starting immediately, we are sharing and disseminating detailed information on Sanibel’s traffic patterns so motorists can best plan their island travel to avoid peak

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1975 Periwinkle Way 12 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 historic Chapel, 9 a.m. Contemporary and Churches/Temples 11 a.m. Traditional in main Sanctuary, ANNUNCIATION GREEK 10:15 a.m. Courtyard Fellowship, 9 and 11 ORTHODOX CHURCH a.m. Bible classes. Childcare available at 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers all services. Reverend Dr. Elias Bouboutsis. Orthros SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL Service Sunday 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday 10 a.m. Fellowship Programs, 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 Greek School, Sunday School, Bible The Reverend Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Study. www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 Pastor. The Reverend Deborah Kunkel, BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS Associate Pastor. 7:45 a.m Chapel The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam Service, 9 and 11 a.m. Full Service with Temple of the Islands meets for Friday Sunday school and nursery care provided. night services at 7:30 p.m. in the Elevator access. Fellowship Hall of the Sanibel ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH Congregational United Church of Christ, 3559 San-Cap Road, 472-2763 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rabbi Myra Soifer. Pastor Reverend Christopher Senk, For information call President Martin Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Sunday Pokedoff at 239-395-2544. Mass 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., May through CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA October 9:30 a.m. only. Daily Mass The Reverend George E. Morris Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 Othmane Martinez, Lindsay Rizzo, Jessica McKee and Nikolas Bakes take their turn racing Services every Sunday 11 a.m. through a.m. Communion Service Monday and their rubber duckies at Carnival Extravaganza Night on January 13 April 24, 2016. 11580 Chapin Lane on Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Holy Days call. Captiva. 472-1646. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH LOGOS Carnival 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday 10:30 a.m.; 5 p.m. Saturday Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday a.m Sunday Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sunday Extravaganza At evening meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading room School, 9 a.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer, 9 open, Monday, Wednesday and Friday a.m. Wednesday Healing Eucharist, 6 p.m. Sanibel Church 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November through First Wednesdays Prayer and Potluck. 6 veryone came dressed in yellow, March), Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (summer p.m. Third Wednesdays Taizé Service. prepared for the rubber duckie hours). 472-8684. 472-2173, www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org race during the LOGOS Carnival SANIBEL FELLOWSHIP, sbc UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS E Join us for worship Sunday 10 to noon OF THE ISLANDS Extravaganza on January 13 at Sanibel Meeting now at George & Wendy’s Meets on the first Sunday of each month Community Church. Those attending Sanibel Seafood Grille, 2499 Periwinkle from December through April at the had walking tacos, popcorn and cup- Way, Park and enter side door please Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 cakes for dinner. LOGOS table parents Kent and Linda Pastor Mark Hutchinson 239-284-6709 Periwinkle Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held Each child received a unique duckie Yoder and Dave and Patty Truelsen came SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH at a member’s home on the third Sunday and initialed it for the race. While wait- ready for a night of carnival fun at Sanibel 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 of each month. email [email protected] or ing their turn to race the ducks, the kids Community Church Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor 433-4901. played more exciting carnival games. through fifth grade. To find out more Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. Traditional in This intergenerational program is information or for registration, call Kathy for families with kids ages 3 years old Cramer at 472-2684. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary

COME WORSHIP with Sanibel Fellowship, SBC Ralph & Cathy Galietti Sunday 10 to noon May you have many more Meeting now at years together ﬁ lled with love, George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille (2499 Periwinkle Way) happiness, and prosperity. Park and enter side door please From All Your Friends at John Naumann & Associates Pastor Mark Hutchinson – 239-284-6709 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 13 Families never receive a bill from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Yard Sale Arbor Day for treatment, travel, housing or food. Throughout the weeklong preparation, At Preschool Foundation the students will learn about bike safety, he Children’s Education Center he Arbor Day Foundation is part- such as wearing their helmets, riding on of the Islands is holding its annual nering with the Florida Forest the bike path and being very cautious Tyard sale on Saturday, February TService to offer trees to Florida when crossing a driveway, all very impor- 6 from 8 a.m. to noon. This huge, homeowners at no cost through the tant lessons on the bike-friendly island. multi-family sale will feature many Energy-Savings Tree program. When They will then ride their tricycles and gently-loved items, including children’s you plant the right tree in the right bicycles around the figure eight bike and adult’s clothing; toys; bicycles; books, place, it can help save energy and path on the playground. The CECI stu- furniture; strollers and baby gear; and reduce utility bills. dents, families and friends have raised goodies for grown-ups. Sign-up began on January 15, and over $15,000 for St. Jude Children’s Donations are also accepted, so clean you can reserve one tree per household. Research Hospital. If you would like to out your closets and bring your items to Quantities are limited. make a donation to St. Jude Children’s CECI at 350 Casa Ybel Rd. on Sanibel. All Reserve your free tree online at arbor- Research Hospital, you may contact the proceeds benefit the nonprofit preschool, day.org/floridatrees. school at 472-4538 or email Ms. Cindy which serves children ages 2 to 5 whose This program made possible through a at [email protected]. parents live or work on the islands. grant from the USDA Forest Service.

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Administrative Ofﬁ ces & Classrooms Phone # 239-472-9700 Steele Floyd’s t-shirt says it all. He is one of the many CECI students who have helped raise over $15,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Saint Jude Trike-A-Thon Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday he Children’s Education Center Phone # 239-472-1841 of the Islands will be hosting a 9am-5pm 7 days a week TTrike-a-Thon fundraiser for St. Phone #: 239-472-HOME Jude Children’s Research Hospital on January 24. The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon is a weeklong fundraising program that teaches Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm kids riding-toy safety. As they learn the Monday-Friday rules of the road, students can gather Phone # 239-472-1101 donations to support the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Sanibel Treasures & Consignment Open Daily 7am (Summer hours vary) Hours: 10-6 Monday – Saturday 239-395-1919 Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm 12-5 Sunday Monday-Friday We Have Phone: 239-910-7333 Phone # 239-472-1101 Katie Gardenia’s Art Conveniently located on Periwinkle Way across from Sanibel Community Park 630 Tarpon Bay Rd (near the Over Easy Cafe) Monday thru Friday 9am -5pm Saturday 10am-4pm Visit us on at SanibelArtandFrame www.sanibelartandframe.com 239-395-1350 14 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 ing. You don’t have to be present to win. woods. Ford loses no time getting to the have more boxes, an additional donation Art Auction And There will be live music by the Allison point of the excursion: he wants Harding is requested. All proceeds go to The Duo of Shawn and Abbey Allison, and to sell him the abandoned Muscle Shoals, Community House operating fund. Party January 30 soprano Ana Abella. Alabama hydroelectric project for $5 Art pieces up for bid include a ceramic million. Harding resists, saying it’s worth Free Energy Workshops piece by Augusta Crane, a painting by $80 million. That’s when the fireworks Phil Hilton and pieces by several local between the two begin. Edison refuses aren L. Semmelman, director of artists. Other silent auction items include to take sides until the end. In the mean- Semmelman Energy Center, will two one-hour piano concerts at your time, he throws sarcastic asides. He says Khost a series of workshops on Optimizing Your Health, based on Eden home by Julian Sundby and prepared to Ford, “You can’t campaign Henry. Energy Medicine (EEM). Six monthly appetizers delivered to your home for a Democrats don’t need a second jackass.” Ford hates Jews and is patronizing two-hour workshops are on the agenda party of six to eight. Among the door on the following Wednesdays: prizes are a massage from Spatini Spa toward blacks. He is also ruthless in business and his favorite expression is a four- • February 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Pain and Tea Bar and a framed photograph overriding your life? Loosen the and book by Francine Litofsky. letter expletive that starts with the letter “S.” Harding admits he never wanted congestion with Energy Medicine tools. The church, located at 2050 • March 9, 4 to 6 p.m. Use Energy Periwinkle Way, will be open for view- to be president. He says, “I’ve been a politician all my life, saying what I really Medicine tools to create movement and ing on Sunday, January 24 from 7:45 looseness for joints troubled by arthritis, a.m. to 1 p.m. and Monday, January 25 think is not a skill I’ve developed.” He has a great speech in the play where he stiffness and replacements. through Friday January 29. Call 472- explains why he allowed himself to be • April 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Body, mind or 0497 for hours during the week or tickets talked into running for the presidency. spirit in overdrive? Unleash the innate to the reception. Winning bidders will be All three actors are splendid in their ease with Energy Medicine contacted. roles. This also goes for Aaron Jackson Semmelman, a matrimonial lawyer in a small role as Secret Service Agent for 30-plus years, is an advanced From page 1 Sterling. Rachael Endrizzi directs this Eden Energy practitioner, teacher and magnificent production. It’s a comedic inspirational speaker. Strauss Theater and dramatic clash of great minds of the For more information, email of the United States. 20th century. Camping With Henry and [email protected]. Lora Lea Plummer, preschool teacher, with Edison (Skip Corris) is 74 and full of Tom is full of thought and feeling. The one of her paintings auctioned off last year wit. He was Ford’s mentor and favor- set is impressive and leaves the audience Beading Classes ite traveling companion. When Ford feeling they are out in the woods with tells him to act his age, he replies, “If I the characters. The show runs through ll ages are invited to learn the he closing reception for the 3rd intricate art of beading with shells annual Don Rogowsky and Friends did, you’d throw dirt on me.” Harding February 6 at The BIG ARTS Herb (Galloway Stevens) has a few skeletons Strauss Theater, 2200 Periwinkle Way. Aand other treasures of the sea with TSilent Art Auction will take place Anita Gober. All supplies and tools will in his closet, which Ford throws in his For tickets, go to www.BIGARTS.org or on Saturday, January 30 from 4 to 6 be available and included in the price. If p.m. at Sanibel Congregational United face. This includes a mistress and out-of- call 472-6862. The opening night audi- wedlock baby he fathered. ence loved the show and I’m betting you you typically wear reading glasses, you Church of Christ. should bring them. There is a minimum Tickets are $20 and include a final St. Germain makes up his own tale will too. from the known facts. As the play opens, of three students and a maximum of 10. chance to bid on the silent auction items Classes will be on Wednesdays: February as well as entry into the door prize draw- the three – driving a Ford vehicle – crash From page 8 into a deer and end up stranded in the 3, March 23, April 6 and April 20. Cost is $35 for members and $40 for guests. Community House Advanced classes will be scheduled ad Contestants Announced hoc for $50 for three hours for members. ompetition was lively as local Spa•tini family chefs vied for five spots in Colorful Sips CThe Community House fundraiser, vening art and wine parties with Cooking with the Islands’ Stars, to be local artist Sissi Janku are designed held on Wednesday, February 24 at 6 Eto encourage the artist within to Tea p.m. All of the family chefs voiced their complete a masterpiece. Member price is bar commitment to help raise money to build $45, non-members, $55. Classes will be and furnish the commercial grade kitchen held on the following Wednesdays from as part of the $3 million redevelopment 7 to 9 p.m.: February 3, February 17, budget. They local chefs are: Bart Smith March 16, April 6 and April 20. and Marc Yelenich, Mary Romulus, Myra No experience is necessary. All the A New Beginning Roberts, Carol Cucurru and Rev. Dr. materials will be provided. Bring your John Danner. favorite wine and a snack for sharing Tickets go on sale this week. Call The with fellow artists. Connie Mahany Community House or go to www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net to order your tick- Celebrating 41 Years ets: $100 for reserved seating, $150 for Love Your iPhone/iPad front row VIP tasting. The family chefs opics include techniques to on Sanibel by joining will prepare their favorite family recipe improve efficiency, use of the and serve them to the audience. Foods TCloud, exploration of specific high Spatini Teabar include Italian, Southern barbecue and value apps and how to fall in love with vegetarian. Siri. Cost is $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Shred Documents Classes will be held from 9:30 to 11 • Haircuts & Updo’s complementing bone structure a.m. with an hour open for questions. • Customized Bridal Hair to complement your dress hred your unneeded documents and Beginner classes will take place on papers on Saturday, January 30, Thursdays: February 11 and April 7. • Facial “cocktails” to rejuvenate skin in an instant Sbetween 9 a.m. and noon at The The intermediate class will take place Community House. on Thursdays: January 28 and March • Hair color to complement skin tone With identity theft a growing problem, 10. Update your iPhone’s operating you should securely dispose of unwanted Call for Connie & receive a financial and personal files so they system to the most recent iOS option don’t end up in the wrong hands. Bring prior to coming to the class. complimentary salt glow for hands! documents such as bank statements, The Community House is credit cards receipts, old checks, income located at 2173 Periwinkle Way. For 1700 Periwinkle Way (Jerry’s Plaza) tax returns or anything that contains information and reservations, visit www. personal information. There is a fee of sanibelcommunityhouse.net or call • 239-472-8464 • www.spatiniteabar.com $5 for one or two boxes per car. If you 472-2155. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 15

Women’s Clothing Men’s Clothing SHOP Shoes HOPON WELL Jewelry Home Décor SANIBEL Toys ŽůůĞĐƟďůĞƐ KǀĞƌϯϬďŽƵƟƋƵĞƐ͕ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐΘ 'ŝŌƐ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐŽŶĂŶĚũƵƐƚŽīWĞƌŝǁŝŶŬůĞtĂǇ͘ Cards Specialty Tahitian Gardens Shops 1975-2019 Periwinkle Way Family Dining Take-Out The Village Shops 2340 Periwinkle Way A young boy with a cast net Tropical Wine Captiva Marching Mullet Parade DĞŶ͛ƐĂƌďĞƌ Olde Sanibel Shoppes n Friday, January 22 beginning at 3 p.m., Jensen’s Twin Palm Resort & Marina on Captiva will host a celebration “in the spirit of olde Captiva” that Women’s 630 Tarpon Bay Road Owill culminate in a sulute to America’s veterans with a traditional Marching Salon Mullet Band Parade. The parade will begin at 5:40 p.m. at Jensen’s, located at 15107 Captiva Drive, will continue down Andy Rosse Lane to the finish on the Art Galleries Town Center beach at sunset. 2496 Palm Ridge Road The celebration includes an opportunity to create a message fish to send to Pet Needs Tallahassee with SCCF’s Rae Ann Wessel on Thursday, January 28. Dr. Rick Bartleson from SCCF’s Marine Research Laboratory is a lifelong mullet enthusiast. His ůƚĞƌĂƟŽŶƐͬ doctorate focused on the health of sea grasses, which was motivated by his desire to Dry Cleaning assure mullet populations would thrive. He will be on hand to answer questions about the fish, its habits and habitat. sĂĐĂƟŽŶΘ In a cooperative spirit, Jensen’s Twin Palm Marina, SCCF and a grant from The Real Estate Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, the afternoon blending art, science and music are TAHITIAN GARDENS | THE VILLAGE SHOPS an extension coordinated by SCCF’s education director Kristie Anders. /ŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ OLDE SANIBEL SHOPPES | TOWN CENTER “The desire to work together with resolve to improve water quality for our economy, our wildlife and our way of life are important messages from residents, visitors and those whose livelihoods depend on our water resources,” said Anders. Retail Hours: ly 10 a.m - 5 p.m. Daily Services: By Appointment Birding Beach Walk At Ocean’s Reach : Restaurant Hours: cean’s Reach m. has quickly Cafe’s open 7:30 a.m. Obecome a favorite local destination for birding enthusiasts. Back by popular demand, the resort will host a Nesters & For Up-To-Date Store Resters birding beach walk throughout the Offers and Merchandise Visit: season with birding expert and park ranger Walt McNairy. &ĂĐĞďŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵͬƐŚŽƉŽŶƐĂŶŝďĞů Walks have dǁŝƩĞƌ͘ĐŽŵͬƐŚŽƉŽŶƐĂŶŝďĞů been scheduled for Thursdays, January zŽƵdƵďĞ͘ĐŽŵͬƐŚŽƉƐĂŶŝďĞů 21 and 28 from 9 to Walt McNairy treats birding enthusiasts to an educational morn- 10:30 a.m. The walks ing beach walk at Ocean’s Reach &ŽƌŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐŚŽƉŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͗ are complimentary and all are welcome to attend. Ocean’s Reach is located at 2230 Camino del Mar, off Algiers Road on Sanibel. ShopOnSanibel.com For more information, call 472-4554. 16 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016

The Canterbury Advantage ... Discover your Passion for Learning

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Tufted jay Canterbury School SAT SCORES Lee County Tales Of An Florida National African Birder 607 587 587 491 486 495 474 480 511 466 468 484 At Audubon ames Currie, internationally renowned birder and host and cre- Jator of Nikon’s Birding Adventures TV show will be the speaker at Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society’s January 28 Critical Reading Mathematics Writing meeting. The title of his talk is When Eagles Guineafowl crested manyara Roar – Tales of an African Birding North America. An Adventurer, describing his worldwide bird- expert in sustain- ing adventures. It will start at 7:30 p.m. able development Explore our website. Schedule a tour. at The Community House. and environmental Discover the Canterbury Advantage. Concentrating on the exotic birds and management, he animals of Africa, Currie will show why holds a bachelor’s his love of birds, fascination with wildlife degree in African and craving for adventure lead him into languages and a humorous and sometimes life threatening masters in sustain- situations. He will include exerpts from able environmental his best selling book, When Eagles Roar, management. He which chronicles his life as a game ranger has led professional and birding guide in Africa. Attendees wildlife and birding will be able to purchase copies of the Independent PK3-12 College Prep School tours for over 15 book which he will sign at the end of the years and his passion for birding, adven- presentation. ture and remote cultures has taken him to A native of South Africa, Currie is nearly every corner of the globe. He is a fast becoming one of the most recog- highly sought-after public speaker and has 23(1+286( nizable faces in birding and wildlife in spoken to sold-out audiences at various venues including the prestigious Explorers -DQDWDPRU)HEDWDP Club in New York City and the National Audubon headquarters. This is the fourth of eight Thursday Sanibel-Captiva Audubon lectures. The TO REGISTER, please visit our website or Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle call Julie Peters, Director of Admission, at Way, Sanibel. All are welcome to attend. Doors open 239.415.8945 at 6:30 p.m., and parking is available at The Community House as well as across www.canterburyfortmyers.org Periwinkle Way in the Herb Strauss Theater parking area. A $5 donation is appreciated with proceeds after costs being used to promote conservation on Sanibel and in Florida. Member of The National Association of Independent Schools For additional information, call Bill Accredited by The Florida Council of Independent Schools Jacobson at 395-1878 or visit www.san- capaudubon.org. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 17 Welcome to versatile & Jerry’s of Sanibel delicious Thur., 1.21.2016 - Wed., 1.27.2016

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follow us on Hours: FaxF 239.472-1658239 472 1658 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days TollTo Free 866.746.6574 • 239.472-6776 18 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 pletely shut down the snook bite and the How Quickly massive schools of easy-to-catch shiners we had on the bridges simply disap- Things Can peared. Live shrimp quickly became the bait of choice this week and our target Change species changed to sheepshead, rat red- by Capt. Matt fish, black drum and trout. Mitchell Sheepshead action really picked up with the cold; lots of sheepshead of all hat a dif- sizes can now be found from the passes ference a all the way to the back country creeks. Wweek can During really cold periods, chunks of make! After what fresh shrimp fished on a jig head caught had been a very more fish than any other set-up. mild winter with Deep water docks and creek mouths anglers experienc- are some of my favorite places to target ing spring-like bigger sheepshead. Find barnacle-crusted fishing conditions, structure which can be either pilings, within a period of blow-downs or shell bottom with good just over a week multiple strong cold tide movement and the sheepshead will fronts passed through bringing heavy be there. The more well known sheeps- rain, wind and low temperatures in the head fishing areas around the passes are 50s, totally changing everything out often very crowded so finding your own on the water. Water temperatures are sheepshead honey hole is a must to stay now right at 60 degrees and we are in out of the often crazy boat traffic. the full grip of a Florida winter with no Sheepshead are a little different to get short-term end in sight. With winter on the hook than most of the fish we tar- here, we might as well get used to it. get. They have a small hard mouth and There are still lots of fish to be caught take a bait in little bites. When I first feel its just a matter of changing your tactics the little ding of a sheepshead bite I like and wearing a lot more clothes. to slowly start lifting the rod tip. If I don’t Plummeting water temperatures com- Paul Salassa from Philadelphia with one of 5 snook over 30 inches caught right before the cold feel the fish bend the rod, I slowly lower be successful. Send Us Your Fish Tales it, taking in the slack line, and let them I like to downsize the gear when I’m continue to bite. If you do feel the rod tip shrimp fishing. My go-to rigs are 2500 he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. bend while you’re lifting the tip, the fish is and 3000 series spinning reels rigged Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, holding the bait. Give them a quick short with 10-pound braid and a 20# leader. Tspecies and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them jab, driving the hook in their hard mouth. The cold water is very clear in the at the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to This two-part hook set seems to work mangrove creeks and lighter leader cer- [email protected]; or call 395-1213. better than any other method I have tried, tainly gets more bites than the usual 30 although with sheepshead fishing it’s all pound leader I use. Often sheepshead about feeling and anticipating the bite to take a little while to begin to bite. Give a spot a little longer than you normally CLEAR YOUR GEAR would. Once they do start to feed it can often be a bite every cast. It Catches More Than Fish Despite the cold weather and less than BOAT perfect conditions, once you get tucked away in a favorite deep water, sheltered Discard ﬁ shing creek, fishing action can still be great. Although it’s not the wide open snook bite line responsibly/in RENTALS we have been spoiled with until now, it’s Fishing • Cabbage Key all part of our winter time fishing pattern. designated receptacles Many of these sheltered creeks are just Dolphin Watching stacked up with snook that just need a few Captains Available warm days in a row to turn on and feed. Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel 472-5800 in 1980. He now lives in St. James City Jensen’s Marina and works as a back country fishing Captiva Island guide. If you have comments or questions email [email protected]. ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. • NEW MOTOR SALES • REBUILT POWERHEADSPOWERHEADS • 1 • FACTORYFACTORY TTRAINEDRAINED • MERCURYMERCURY – MARINER – JOHNSONJOHNSON – EVINRUDEEVINRUDE SUZUKISUZUKI – YAMAHA – OMCOMC – I/O'SI/O'S – MERCRUISERMERCRUISER YourYYour BottomBottomottttom CourteousCourteous Professional Marine Repair SServiceervice • DocksideDockside ServiceService Specialist SServingerving SSanibelanibel & CCaptivaaptiva For LiLifefe CallC ll onn PPaintaini t PrPricesices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 19 CROW Case Of The Week: made pollution has had on the severity and frequency of these algal outbreaks. Double-Crested Fortunately, red tide causes little more than respiratory and eye discomfort in Cormorant most humans. As a matter of fact, there by Patricia Molloy have been no reported illness or warn- ings issued for the current outbreak as it he cormorant appears to be too mild to affect humans. is a legendary Sadly, this is not the case with marine Tbird due to wildlife. Exposure to the algal bloom can the fact that it has be dangerous, and often fatal, to fish, sea evolved into a sea turtles and birds. bird that prefers During the early stages of care, toxi- freshwater fish. cosis patients require daily tube feeding They rarely fly far of Piscivore Care, a formula designed from the shore, to meet the metabolic needs of critically preferring inlets, ill fish-eating seabirds. They also require bays and large riv- fluid injections under the skin to prevent ers. Despite spending much time in the dehydration and the administration of a water, they do not possess the water- liver detox with milk thistle to stimulate proofing oil of other seabirds (enabling the liver into filtering out the toxins. them to dive very deeply for fish) and Artificial tears and an antibiotic ointment spend much time drying their feathers, are often applied to treat eye irritation, standing ashore or on pilings. as some birds are so weak that they are A double-crested cormorant arrived at unable to blink. Additionally, all sea-living CROW last week after being found down, patients require daily “tub time” to pro- depressed and underweight. It was deter- mote hydration and physical exercise. mined that the seabird was suffering from Once patients are well enough to eat Brevetoxin or BTX, a respiratory illness fish on their own and have regained most caused by ingesting the algae responsible of their strength, they are moved outside for red tide. Prior to the cormorant’s to special enclosures that mimic their admission, several brown pelicans and a natural environments. It will take several ruddy duck had been admitted with the weeks of intensive care before this cor- same illness. morant is well enough for Dr. Heather to Red tide is an ancient, natural phe- even consider moving it outside. nomenon caused by tiny, single-celled CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation The double crested cormorant, patient #16-0149, having its morning tub time algae called Gymnodinium breve. There of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife is an ongoing, heated debate among sci- hospital providing veterinary care for local area. The hospital accepts patients Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or entists about how much of an effect man- native and migratory wildlife from our seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 visit: www.crowclinic.org. p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150,

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Curry Spiced Mackerel with Oven Roasted Carrots 4 to 6 seven-ounce mackerel fillets ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon curry powder Kosher salt, to taste Fresh ground pepper, to taste 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, mix carrots, peppers, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place carrot mixture on a sheet pan and place in the oven. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp tender. Evenly coat mackerel fillets with yogurt and season with curry powder. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Preheat a medium sized sauté pan over medium high heat. Place coated and seasoned fillets in pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook fillets until golden brown and cooked throughout. Serve fillets over oven roasted carrots. Yields four to six servings. BEST TAKE-OUT ON THE ISLANDS

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his spring, Sanibel Sea School will once again offer a series of ocean learning opportunities for adults. The nonprofit organization specializes in field-based Tmarine education and wants the Sanibel community to know that their programs are not just for kids. “We do provide camps and day courses for children year-round,” says Executive Director Dr. Bruce Neill, “but many people don’t realize that we offer vibrant experiences for grown-ups as well.” Barefoot Academy, the school’s signature program for adults, is a series of courses about our island’s unique ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. Each classroom session is paired with a field trip to take a closer look at the day’s topic, and the public can sign up for the entire program or pick and choose the subjects that interest them. This year, the syllabus includes gopher tortoises, seahorses and the ecology of Blind Pass. A course called Fishing from a Biological Perspective will give fishermen of all levels an opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills and to learn how natural factors such as tides and weather can affect their catch. A free evening lecture series will cover topics like the school’s sand dollar research, sea level rise and ocean acidification. Free guided beach walks will be available on one Saturday morning each month. “You’re never too old to get your feet wet,” says Neill, “and whether you’ve lived on Sanibel for decades or you’re just visiting, there’s always something new and fasci- nating to learn about this island refuge we inhabit.” Sanibel Sea School is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time. To learn more or register, visit www.sanibel- seaschool.org.

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Thursday, January 28, 11 a.m. Wildlife (CROW) has specialty pro- hospital and the treatment process. The Supportive care is necessary to ensure and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 Tgrams available for residents and program has two parts: an introductory success during the final stage in the reha- and under no charge – Patient Profiles: visitors. Meet the staff and learn what it presentation covering medical and rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how they Gopher Tortoises, presented by a CROW takes to rescue, rehabilitate and release bilitation methods and then a guided tour work their magic. Live animal encounter volunteer. wildlife in Southwest Florida. through treatment areas of the hospital, following the presentation. The life of a gopher tortoise revolves For reservations, contact Rachel concluding on rehabilitation grounds. Monday, January 25, 11 a.m. around its burrow. These tortoises are Rainbolt at [email protected] or Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and found digging from Southern Georgia to 472-3644 ext. 228 to register. Hours hours: a 45-minute presentation with a under no charge – CROW Case of the Southeast Florida. Because of its contri- are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 45-minute tour. This program is open to Week, presented by a CROW student. butions to the ecosystem, it is classified as p.m.; closed weekends. CROW is located all, but it is not recommended for children CROW is able to treat 3,500 animals a “keystone species.” CROW’s presenter at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road. under the age of 13. Photography oppor- annually with the assistance of its stu- explains why they are admitted and how Friday, January 22, 11 a.m., tunity available following the tour with an dents, who become experienced wildlife the medical staff treats this species. adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no animal ambassador. care professionals at the teaching hos- Friday, January 29, 11 a.m., charge –Why Animals Come to CROW, Saturday, January 23, 11 a.m., pital. During this program, students dive adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no presented by a CROW volunteer. adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no into the world of conservation medicine charge – Why Animals Come to CROW, Do you wonder how and why animals charge – Baby Care at CROW, presented and wildlife rehabilitation while discussing presented by a CROW volunteer. become patients at CROW? Whether by a CROW volunteer. patient stories and personal victories. Friday, January 29, 2 to 3:30 animals are sick, injured or orphaned, Wildlife parents are devoted to the Monday, January 25, 4:15 to p.m., $20 per person, advance reg- CROW aims to lead in their recovery. care of their young and rarely abandon 5:15 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and istration required – Wildlife Walk with From fishing line entanglement to abduct- them, and juveniles found “abandoned” under no charge, advance registration Rehabilitators and Staff. ed babies, this presentation will address might actually be in a natural stage of required – Speaker Series: Sustainable Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 the most likely reasons patients are admit- development. Those needing assistance Seafood. hours: a 45-minute presentation with a ted to the hospital. are placed in a specialized wing of the The sister-brother duo of Leah and 45-minute tour. This program is open to Friday, January 22, 2 to 3:30 wildlife hospital and are provided support- Ben Biery will discuss how the commer- all, but it is not recommended for children p.m., $20 per person, advance reg- ive care around the clock until they are cial fishing and aquaculture industries are under the age of 13. Photography oppor- istration required – Wildlife Walk with old enough to care for themselves. impacting the oceans and communities tunity available following the tour with an Rehabilitators and Staff. Saturday, January 23, 2 p.m., both positively and negatively, and how animal ambassador. Southwest Florida is filled with fasci- adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no we can become more responsible seafood Friday, January 29, 11 a.m., nating wildlife, and CROW provides a charge – Wild About Rehabilitation, pre- consumers. adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no Leah Biery is director of communica- charge – Baby Care at CROW, presented tions at Sanibel Sea School. Ben Biery is by a CROW volunteer. Taste of the Islands coordinator for Solutions to Avoid Red Friday, January 29, 2 p.m., adults Tide (START). $7, teens $5, 12 and under no charge – Award Winner! Tuesday, January 26, 11 a.m. Wild About Rehabilitation, presented by Best Dessert & Carry Out and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 CROW staff. and under no charge – Wild About Rehabilitation, presented by CROW staff. Live animal encounter following the presentation. FSW Big Band $2 Off $20 Wednesday, January 27, 11 a.m., or adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no Concert At St. charge – Wildlife Rescue 101, presented $5 Off $50 by a CROW volunteer. Peter Lutheran Expires: 01/31/2016 Have you ever come across an animal in distress? Do you know the proper way he St. Peter Lutheran Church Can not be combined Concert Series will feature the with any other off ers to transport it to CROW for treatment? This presentation uses past case stud- TFSW Big Band on Monday, ies, rescues and releases to teach you February 1 at 7 p.m. The concert will about safe interactions with wildlife in the feature an evening of stylings from the community. Big Band era with music from the ‘30s Serving Royal Scoop Ice Cream! Wednesday, January 27, 2 to and ‘40s performed by the 20-piece 3:30 p.m., $20 per person, advance group from Florida SouthWestern State (Across From CVS) registration required – Wildlife Walk with College under the direction of Dr. Tom 2330 Palm Ridge Road Rehabilitators and Staff. Smith. There is no admission charge but Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 donations are welcome. St. Peter Luther 239.579.0807 • RosiesCafeSanibel.com hours: a 45-minute presentation with a Church is at3751 Estero Boulevard. For 45-minute tour. This program is open to more information, call 463-4251. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 27 January 29, Dr. Ken Meyer, ARCI – ‘Ding’ Lecturer The Dance of the Reddish Egret - from “Ding” to North Florida Explores Rain’s *February 5, Ellen Prager – Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Impact Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter ynthia Barnett’s book, Rain: A *February 12, Don and Lillian Stokes Natural & Cultural History, – Better Birding Cbegins four billion years ago with February 19, No lecture the torrents that filled the oceans and February 26, Jerry Lorenz – Roseate builds to the storms of climate change. Spoonbills in Florida Bay: Pink Canaries The author will present two programs in a Coal Mine beginning at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on *March 4, Steve Noll – Ditch of Friday, January 22 in the “Ding” Darling Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal Visitor & Education Center on Sanibel. and the Struggle for Florida’s Future Rain weaves together science – the *March 11, Leslie Kemp Poole – true shape of a raindrop, the mysteries Saving Florida: Women’s Fight for the of frog and fish rains – with the human Environment in the Twentieth Century story of man’s ambition to control rain. March 18, Emily Stokes, Reef.org – It is also a travelogue, taking readers to Invasion of the Lionfish Scotland to tell the surprising story of the March 25, Ian Bartoszek – Pythons in Mackintosh raincoat and to India, where Paradise: Collaborative Burmese Python villagers extract the scent of rain from the Cynthia Barnett Research in SW Florida monsoon-drenched earth and turn it into uge wildlife and conservation and educa- April 1, Joe Wiegand – Teddy: The perfume. tion programs. Conservation President, Reprisal “I’m crazy about rain,” said Barnett. Admission is free to the “Ding” *April 8, John H. Hartig – Bringing ”I am a native of Florida and have always Darling Friday Lecture Series sponsored Conservation to Cities: Lessons from loved its sun showers and dramatic rain by HighTower Advisors Fort Myers along essarily represent those of the Florida Building the Detroit River International storms. Over my years as a journalist with Mike and Terry Baldwin and support Humanities Council or the National Wildlife Refuge specializing in water, I came to appreciate from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society- Endowment for the Humanities. *April 15, Sandra Friend and John rain as life’s elixir – marveling at its work Friends of the Refuge. Seating is limited and available on a Keatley, The Florida Trail Guide to fill aquifers and rivers, its cycle from Funding for this program was also first-come basis. Arrive one hour early *starred lectures indicate a book-sign- sea to atmosphere.” provided through a grant from the Florida to assure seating. Early arrivals can save ing to follow Following her presentations, Barnett Humanities Council with funds from the one seat each and then may explore the For more information, call 472-1100 will sign copies of her book, which is National Endowment for the Humanities. center or Indigo Trail before the lecture ext. 241 or log on to dingdarlingsociety. available for purchase in the Refuge Any views, findings, conclusions, or starts. Saved seats must be filled 15 org/lectures. For the schedule of the Nature Store, all proceeds benefitting ref- recommendations expressed do not nec- minutes before lecture time or may be 2016 DDWS Film Series, visit dingdar- reassigned. lingsociety.org/films.

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There are more than 200 varieties It’s advisable to pinch off the spikes of coleus, with leaves in a full array of of bluish flowers, since the plants tend to colors and patterns, mostly in vibrant decline after flowering. combinations of pink, green, bronze, The watering, pinching, cutting back yellow and red. and replacement, along with its tendency The most familiar coleus, perhaps, is to pest problems, explain why low- one with maroon leaf centers and golden maintenance isn’t the best description of green edges. the plant. The leaves are lance-like to rounded One nice thing about coleus, though, and velvety in texture, with soft-toothed is how easily the cuttings root to make edges that are sometime ruffled. Their replacement plants, thus saving money. thinness is one of the reasons the plant Use coleus to create splashes of vivid needs plenty of moisture. color, as a border, or as contrasting The stalks usually grow one to two feet background plant. It also makes a nice tall and are easily broken or cut. container plant or hanging basket. Coleus is not an unequivocally low- Sources: Florida Gardener’s Guide by maintenance plant, although newer Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, varieties have been bred that endure floridata.com, and gardeningsolutions.ifas. South Florida’s heat and are pest- and ufl.edu. disease-resistant. Plant Smart explores the diverse Some gardeners view coleus as a flora of South Florida. disposable plant and replace it each season. Give coleus well-drained soil that contains some organic material and make sure that it doesn’t dry out. Read us online at Some landscapers make the mistake of planting it in the hottest months. IslandSunNews.com While it might do well in summer in more northern regions, many varieties of coleus soon wilt in the full sun of a subtropical One of the many varieties of coleus photo by Gerri Reaves 30 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 crabs and urchins. The now statewide law Marine Biologist originated on Sanibel, enacted January 1, 1995, and adopted by Lee County Offers Lecture in 2002. It includes all beaches and near-shore waters up to a half-mile from On Shelling 101 shore. Locally, Mensch pointed out that there is no shelling – or taking of any natural material – allowed anywhere within the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Penalties for a first offense is up to a $500 fine and 60 days in jail. “Some people have said that 60 days Come explore our natural world in jail on Sanibel sounds like a nice little vacation,” she told the crowd. “But you’re 24th Annual SCCF Tennis Tournament — Jan. 30-31 probably not going to be staying on the To register please call The Dunes at 472-3522 island; you’re probably going to spend it in the county jail.” Regarding how to tell if a “shell” is Cortada on his Art — January 29 alive, Mensch mentioned that bivalves Miami-based artist Xavier Cortada was commissioned to create four would still have both halves connected, original pieces of art for SCCF depicting wildlife dependent upon the the operculum or live animal would be Caloosahatchee, the estuary and the Gulf. Xavier will be talking about visible in gastropods, a sand dollar would the inspirations that fuel his prolific work. Come listen to and meet appear “fuzzy,” a hermit crab’s feet Xavier at SCCF’s Nature Center. You can learn more about his work at would be exposed and echinoderm’s tube feet (seen underneath a sea star, for www.cortada.com. Friday, January 29 at 1 p.m. Free. example) would be soft. Lighthouse Beach, Bay and Birds — January 27 Mensch also talked about the best Meet your SCCF guide beachside at the covered picnic pavilion at Light- Marine biologist Rebecca Mensch of the times for shelling. While most people Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum assume that the prime time to shell house Park. Take a walk beach-to-bay, keeping your eyes open for rest- comes first thing in the morning, that ing, nesting and migratory birdds. Learn about SCCF’s Marine Lab and gave a presentation on shelling at CROW’s Visitor Education Center on January 12 isn’t always the case. water quality research protecting the estuary. Wednesday, January 27 photos by Jeff Lysiak “Here on Sanibel, which is known as and 27 at 8 a.m. Program is free to all but you must pay to park. a destination for shelling, the morning by Jeff Lysiak might be the best time because you might Turtle Tracks — January 28 be the first person to spot those shells,” Sanibel Island had one of the first sea turtle monitoring ast week, the second lecture of she explained. Mensch went on to men- programs in the country. Learn about the life cycles and habits of the 2016 Speaker Series hosted tion that looking at a tide chart would be the sea turtles and shorebirds that nest on our beaches, SCCF’s Lby the Clinic for the Rehabilitation very helpful. Of the two low tides which monitoring activities, and what we are doing to protect them. of Wildlife, Shelling 101, was held at occur daily, the best time for shelling Thursday, January 28 at 10 a.m. $5 adults. CROW’s Visitor Education Center and would be during the period of the lower featured Rebecca Mensch, marine biolo- low tide. Two Field Trips Coming up in February gist at the Bailey-Matthews National Shelling tools which would be helpful Watershed Adventure at the Babcock Ranch — February 4 ($40) Shell Museum. include: · During her 60-minute presentation, • Scoops and nets · Inyoni Organic Farms — February 12 ($65) Mensch discussed all aspects related to • Footwear (water shoes or old Reservations in advance required for both trips. 472-2329 the hobby of shelling – from laws related sneakers) to collecting shells to some of the tools • Mask and snorkel Weeds, Seeds & Birds— January 25 needed and methods of cleaning those • Polarized sunglasses Find and identify native plants on Sanibel while also enjoying a variety beach finds – and responded to questions • Sunscreen of birds. Meet at the Nature Center porch and carpool to an SCCF pre- about shelling from the audience. • Bags and/or containers (to carry serve. Walks last for two hours. You may need parking money. Bring a According to Florida Department of shell finds) hat, water, sun-block and comfortable enclosed shoes with socks. Environmental Protection Rule 46-26, Another topic Mensch discussed is Monday, January 25 at 9 a.m., meet on the Nature Center porch. Free. the collection of “any shell containing a where on the islands the shelling is best. live organism” is strictly prohibited. In Since Sanibel and Captiva are shaped Explore Our Nature Center, Trails and Observation Tower addition to mollusks, the prohibition also “like a boomerang,” people will encounter Butterfly House – Guided tour Tuesdays 10 a.m.; also self-guided. extends to sand dollars, sea stars, hermit different types of shells depending upon Nature Center – live turtles, snakes, videos, 4 miles of walking trails with an observation tower. $5 adults Guided Trail Walks – Tues-Fri, 11 a.m. 4 miles of trails to explore $5 adults The Shipley Trail – Located on the Bailey Homestead Preserve, it connects the City of Sanibel’s Pond Apple Park Trail (beginning at the Chamber) to Roadside City Park on Periwinkle. Please note that the Bailey Homestead is still undergoing site work and will open to the public soon. SCCF’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center Come visit our Native Landscapes & Garden Center at their new location at the Bailey Homestead Preserve, 1300 Periwinkle Way. The larger space now offers demonstration gardens of different island habitats. Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sat. The old Nursery at the Nature Center is closed. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road (one mile west of Tarpon Bay Road) Nature Center: Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Garden Center: Open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SCCF: (239) 472-2329 Garden Center: 472-1932 www.sccf.org Rebecca Mensch, left, is introduced by Rachel Rainbolt, education coordinator at CROW ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 31 where they go shelling. February 15 – Gopher Tortoise of advisors, Maureen Watson, David for preserving South Florida’s natural “Every beach on Sanibel is different Restoration Project Webb and Dr. John McCabe. heritage and habitats. This has propelled every single day, and a huge factor is February 23 – The Story of Ospreys Wilson G. Bradshaw, president of him into his 10-year career leading large the weather,” she said. Blind Pass, for March 1 – Sea Turtles (TBA) FGCU, has appointed the three members environmental education organizations, example, is a “high energy” beach, and March 8 – A View, a Clue, and a as the center prepares for its upcom- museums, and nature and trail programs larger varieties of shells often wash up Camera, Too: Strategies for Successful ing annual Rachel Carson Distinguished throughout Florida. Webb is founder of there. Lighthouse Beach, by contrast, is a Wildlife Photography Lecture, slated for February 26 at St. the STEM Institute, which incorporates “low energy” location, with smaller shells March 15 – Shark Encounters in Michael and All Angels Church, Sanibel. science, technology, engineering and in better condition found there. Mid-island Southwest Florida Watson is a resident of Sanibel and mathematics into the realm of environ- beaches, such as Tarpon Bay of Gulfside March 22 – The Story of Ospreys is active in civic and conservation orga- mental education programs. He oversees City Park, are very susceptible to weather March 28 – Sustainable Seafood nizations. She is founder and director of the Miami EcoAdventures program for changes. April 5 – Burrowing Owls Watson MacRae Gallery, which promotes Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation “The best advice I can give you is April 12 – Seashells of Southwest the importance of visual art and commu- and Open Spaces. to go slow and be observant,” Mensch Florida nity culture. Watson worked with major Dr. McCabe is also a Sanibel resident added. “Take your time.” April 18 – Shark Encounters in corporations in New York City before and he has a passion for solar energy. To help identify shells, the Bailey Southwest Florida founding her first company, Triformance He serves as chair of the SanCap Solar Matthews National Shell Museum sells April 25 – Birding in the Refuge System. In 2002, she moved to Naples to Connect advisory and implementation both a two-sided and a tri-fold guide All lectures will begin promptly at 4:15 pursue her love for the arts. She founded committee. McCabe is a retired emer- depicting Southwest Florida shells. Their p.m. and continue for approximately SilverTree School of Painting, where she gency room physician from Ann Arbor, website – shellmuseum.org – is another one hour, including a Q&A session. organized workshops and painting trips Michigan. While an active physician, he excellent resource. Admission is $7 per adult or $5 per teen- to France. was also president, chairman and direc- Finally, Mensch offered a few tips on ager (age 13 to 17); free to children age Watson became more civically involved tor of medical groups and hospitals in cleaning shells. She suggested rinsing 12 and under. with arts and conservation organizations Ann Arbor. dvocating for solar energy them well, and then using warm water To register for one of the 2016 in recent years and served on the boards freedom. and dish soap for cleaning and disinfect- Speaker Series lectures, contact Rachel of Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN), The Carson lecture is free and open ing shell finds. While some shells may Rainbolt, CROW’s education coordina- Fort Myers and the Committee of the to the public. For more information visit require longer soaking times and heavier tor, at 472-3644 ext. 228 or rrainbolt@ Islands, Sanibel. Previously, she has www.fgcu/cese or call 590-7025. cleaning (brushing or picking), the last crowclinic.org. served on the Center for Environmental option you should use would be a 50/50 and Sustainability Education’s Host water and bleach solution. Committee for the Rachel Carson lecture. Mensch concluded her presentation Island Residents Webb is an 8th generation Floridian with a short question-and-answer period. and is member of the Mehrrin Tuscarora Upcoming Speaker Series lectures, Named To Indian tribe. He was born and raised on Send your sponsored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust Sanibel and graduated from Florida Gulf editorial copy to: Company, include: Sustainability Board Coast University with a bachelor’s degree January 25 – Sustainable Seafood he Center for Environmental and in environmental studies. He was one of [email protected] February 2 – Amazing Manatees Sustainability Education at Florida the first student assistants at the Center February 8 – Wildlife on the Great TGulf Coast University (FGCU) has for Environmental and Sustainability Calusa Blueway named three new members to its board Education. Webb has a lifelong passion

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Isalnd Seniors at the Dali Museum Island Seniors Take Florida Day Trip submitted by Island Seniors sland Seniors’ most recent Florida day trip was another double header starting Iwith a bus ride to St. Petersburg and the Central Arts District Walking Mural Tour. The private tour took them over cobble- stones and bricks and to huge, stunning murals painted on huge buildings all around the arts district. Their tour guide was one of the pioneer mural artists, Derek Donnelly. Next stop was a sunny cafe seat at the Acropolis Restaurant for lunch. Then it was off to the Salvador Dali Museum for an afternoon private tour filled with masterpieces, gift shop goodies and gardens. For more information about Island Seniors contact Trish Phillips, program manager, Center 4 Life, 2401 Library Way, phone 472-5743. King Lizard and artist Derek Donnelly Touring the city murals

discussion having previously read the Library Book book, all are welcome. Lorraine Walker Williams will facilitate the meeting. Copies Shell Found Discussion Group of book club books are located in the submitted by Maureen Tesoro, library near the Reference Desk, in a vari- Sanibel Public Library ety of formats. All The Light We Cannot See is an eBook that can be downloaded eaders are from the library via OverDrive. invited to On February 24, the group will discuss Rcome in to Anita Diamant’s The Boston Girl. The the Sanibel Public book for March’s meeting is Circling The Library to talk about Sun by Paula McLain. All The Light We For more information, call 472-2483 Cannot See by or go to www.sanlib.org. Anthony Doerr, the focus of the January 27 book discussion. Reception For The meeting is free and open to the pub- Artist Moukios lic. The discussion begins promptly at 2 p.m. in the library’s Meeting Room #4, he Sanibel Artist Series at located on the ground floor. SunTrust features a different local Ten years in the writing, Doerr’s All Tartist each month and holds a The Light We Cannot See is an epic reception with the artist usually on the third Thursday of the month. Wood Stork photo by Sam Ayres work of historical fiction. With richly detailed language and characters who James Storer of the Sanibel-Captiva are both brave and heartbreaking, Doerr Art League graciously arranges for the Audubon Offers weaves together the stories of a French different artists each month and assists girl named Marie-Laure who has lost her them in displaying their work for the Valerie Hudson Bird Walk eyesight and a German orphan named exhibit. The public is invited to attend alerie Hudson from Byrdstown, he next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Werner. As Hitler’s occupied territory and enjoy free appetizers and wine, while Tennessee, found this four-inch bird walk will be Saturday, January grows, Marie-Laure and Werner’s lives enjoying the works of the local artists. Vjunonia ton January 13 in the T23 at the Pond Apple Trail. Meet and families are torn apart by the war, The next SunTrust Sanibel Artist water just off the beach near Ocean’s in the Matzaluna parking lot nearest yet this gorgeous novel is the story of Series Reception will be held on Monday, Reach. Periwinkle Way at 8 a.m. These bird people who, against the odds, find good January 25 from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. “I was and still am pretty excited about walks are open to the public and all in one another. The novel won the 2015 at SunTrust Bank, located at 2408 finding this shell. It was just like winning levels of experience. A $2 donation is Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Andrew Periwinkle Way. The January recep- the shelling lottery today for me!” Hudson appreciated. Call Hugh Verry at 395- Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. tion will feature the works of local artist said. 3798 for details. While it is preferable to come to the Michael Moukios. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 35 BIG ARTS vocal exercises, songs, breath Learn to work with your digital Gerard Damiano, one day: members management, and more (All Levels) camera’s settings and features with $50, non-members $63, Wednesdays, Workshops with Lynne Martindale: members $40, Denny Souers, four weeks: members 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., February 3. non-members $50, Saturdays, 1:30 $111, non-members $139, Thursdays, 9 iPad Lesson 2: Intermediate And Seminars p.m. to TBD, February 6 to April 16 a.m. to 12 p.m., February 4 to 25. The future of personal computing IG ARTS offers more than 270 (no lessons February 13). TECHNOLOGY – today! With Gerard Damiano, one workshops and seminars this PAINTING Adobe Lightroom day: members $50, non-members $63, Bseason for you to unleash your Portrait Painting Learn about Adobe Photoshop Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., February creativity, expand your horizons and Learn to create an accurate Lightroom, a complete photo 4. meet terrific people. They include: representation of a portrait model management and editing suite WRITING DISCUSSION (All Levels) with Mary Klunk, four (Intermediate & Advanced) with Denny Let’s Write Poetry Women’s Seminar: For and weeks: members $85, non-members Souers, four weeks: member $80, non- Stimulate your creativity in multi- About Women $106, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., members $100, Mondays, 1 to 4 p.m., media ways to initiate ideas for writing (All Levels) with Linda Kramer, four February 1 to 22. February 1 to 22. poems with Lorraine Walker Williams, weeks: members $32, non-members Magic of Still Life Personal Technology: Travel four weeks, members $75, non- $40, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Learn how to select, arrange and Your smart device can be an members $94, Wednesdays, 9:30 to February 4 to 25. Panel Discussion on paint beautiful still life like the Old invaluable tool while traveling, with tips 11:30 a.m., February 3 to 24. February 4, Coming Out and Beyond: Masters (All Levels) with Mary Klunk, and tricks for the tourist and seasoned Call 395-0900 or stop by the Parent and Gay Perspectives. four weeks: members $85, non- traveler alike with Gerard Damiano, one BIG ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Great Themes Film Discussion members $106, Mondays, 1 to 3:30 day: members $50, non-members $63, Road to enroll. For complete course Group p.m., February 1 to 22. Thursdays, 2 to 5 p.m., February 4. descriptions and the full season’s View classic movies and explore how Pouring Textures with iPhone Lesson 2: Intermediate workshops and seminars schedule, visit they illuminate “great themes” of life Watercolors Discover the amazing built-in apps www.bigarts.org/workshops, or email today and dramatic focus (All Levels) Get down and dirty and create that come with your phone, with [email protected]. with Steve Oberbeck (BIG ARTS Film various stages of paintings using Academy) four weeks: members $57, this method of watercolor pouring non-members $71, Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m., (Beginners) with Bea Pappas, four February 5 to 26. weeks: members $175, non-members DRAWING $219, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Creating an Art Journal and February 2 to 23. Drawing Basics Decorative Painting/Creative The artist journal is a valuable tool Arts to help spark the creative genius that Create new works of art by painting is inside every artist (All Levels) with and decorating old pieces of furniture Linda Benson, four weeks: members and accessories (All Levels) with Lois $95, non-members $119, Wednesdays, Ferguson, four weeks: members $100, 1 to 3 p.m., February 3 to 24. non-members $125, Wednesdays, 9 Life Drawing (Non-instructed a.m. to 12 p.m., February 3 to 24. Open Studio) Printing with Gelli Products Improve drawing skills by using the Gelli is an easy, speedy way to living human form as subject, in short print monotypes or collage papers and sustained poses (All Levels) with (Beginners) with Bea Pappas, four Carol Rosenberg, four weeks: members weeks: members $175, non-members $64, non-members $80, Fridays, 12:15 $219, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4 to 2:45 p.m., February 5 to 26. p.m., February 3 to 24. FINE CRAFTS Experimental Master Class Stained Glass Work on your own projects in this Learn how to make beautiful stained advanced workshop with the teacher glass panels and the techniques involved on hand for any guidance (Advanced) (All Levels) with Ken Casola, two days: with Bea Pappas, four weeks: members members $135, non-members $169, $175, non-members $219, Thursdays, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 4 to 25. February 4 and 5. Watercolor: Realistic and Glass Fusing Abstract Create different functional or Achieve a higher level of satisfaction expressive forms of glass using various in watercolor painting with various new forming techniques (All Levels) with techniques (Intermediate & Advanced) Petra Kaiser, four weeks: members $99, with Anne Kittel, four weeks: members non-members $124, Wednesdays, 9:30 $84, non-members $104, Thursdays, a.m. to 12:30 p.m., February 3 to 24; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., February 4 to 25. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Acrylics for Beginners and February 4 to 25. Intermediates LANGUAGE Discover the joy of creating paintings Italian for the Beginner: A from start to finish with acrylic paint Language Class for the Traveler with Jane Hudson, four weeks: Learn basic Italian phrases and members $80, non-members $100, cultural practices that will help when Fridays, 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., February 5 traveling through Italy with Teresa to 26. Jacob, four weeks: members $80, non- Open Studio – Clothed Model members $100, Tuesdays and Fridays, In this class, you can set up a 10 to 11 a.m., February 2 to 26. costumed model or an extended pose MUSIC or poses (All Levels) with Eleanor Concert Band Rehearsals Gause, one-day sessions (each): (All Levels) with Mike Lamade, 21 members $20, non-members $25, weeks, Mondays, 6:30 p.m to 8:30 Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., February p.m., through March 1. 2 to March 29. Voice Lessons, Private PHOTOGRAPHY Improve your singing skills through Photography, Intermediate/ Advanced 36 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 Friday, February 12 and 26; Friday, Children’s Programs Sanibel Public Library, call 472-2483 or March 11 and 25; and Friday, April 8. I’m Buggy for You! visit www.sanlib.org. Appointments are required and fill up 3 p.m. Saturday, February 6 quickly. Stories and information about insects. The IRS program offers free tax Make a love bug Valentine. Poet’s Corner assistance for householders who make Saturday Afternoon Movie Time $58,000 or less. Certified trained vol- 2 p.m. Saturday, February 20 We invite unteers provide basic income tax return Rated G , 111 minutes submissions preparation to individuals in the commu- A rat dreams of becoming a famous from local poets. nity. VITA preparers can inform taxpay- chef. Anyone interest- ers about special tax credits that may be The library is located at 11560 ed may submit applicable such as Earned Income Tax Chapin Lane. For more information their work via Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for about a program or to register, call the email to tutsie@ Elderly or the Disabled. library at 533-4890. A sign language centurylink.net. Contact Christine Swiersz or Jessi interpreter is available with five business Each week, indi- Zeigler at the FISH Walk-In Center, 472- days notice to library staff. vidual work will 4775, to make an appointment. Check the Lee County Library be showcased. System’s website at www.leelibrary. Library Programs net to find out about programs at other locations. Call the host library, selected by Tanya Hochschild Captiva or Telephone Reference at 479-INFO Who I would be if I weren’t who (4636), for more information about a I am Memorial Library specific program. by by Tanya Hochschild Daniella Montecillo and Anna Lermer he Captiva Memorial Library is From page 32 offering the following free pro- On Display At In my kitchen, I cook up the woman Tgrams for adults and children and I would be if I weren’t who I am. Safe Boating Skills in February: Sanibel Public Ingredients need to be at their prime. organization is to teach and promote Adult Programs This is a full bodied nourishing dish, boating safety. The squadron welcomes The Gift of Change: Embracing Library In January usually served as the main course on a new members. Visit the website at Change Today for a Promising Tomorrow bed of lettuce. A local, aged vintage is SanibelCaptivaSPS.org. 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 the suggested accompaniment. Dr. Constance Clancy-Fisher, licensed Ingredients and nationally certified mental health Margaret Mead’s mind Tax Assistance therapist, hypnotherapist, life coach, Bridget Bardot’s body author and public speaker ,will present Navratilova’s forearm ITA (Volunteer Income Tax ways of exploring what behaviors deter- Annike’s backswing, Assistance) will offer tax prepara- mine how we react to the challenges we Erica Jong for obvious reasons Vtion on Friday, January 29 from face and information that may help us A pinch of Susan Butcher mushing 9 a.m. to 3.p.m. at the FISH Walk-In make better choices that lead to a life to Nome Center on Sanibel. Other dates include filled with more happiness and joy. A dab of Beryl Markham flying west with the night The voice of Maria THE The drama of Sarah (careful she’s hot – don’t burn) Method Slowly melt. Ignore any hiss or GROG SHOP crackle. When tender, bring to boiling CIGARS! Your One-Stop for point but on no account boil. This dish CIGARS! is ruined by boiling. In a separate bowl WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS whisk together and sprinkle into pot, CIGARS! CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS essence of Mandela, Ketel One Vodka 1.75 ltr. Artist Pat Baker on Tuesdays at Sanibel Mother Teresa One of the Best Selections Reg. $44.99 SALE $39.99 Public Library Mother Goose of Domestic and Imported Gandhi 1.75 ltr. Smirnoff Vodka $22.99 he Sanibel Public Library is From the shelf shake a teaspoonsful, Wines on the West Coast hosting artist Pat Baker on of Bacardi Rum light or dark Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Best Liquor Selection T once upon a thyme on the Islands 1.75 ltr. $25.99 throughout the month of January. Baker will be in an “artist’s corner” rhythm of Fats Special Orders located near the main circulation desk. quack of ugly duckling and Case Discounts She will be acting as a docent at the Add a dash – oh wotthehell – a Kendall Jackson Chardonnay 750 ml. library, offering tours and discussion whole line of Edna St. Vincent Millay. about featured Florida artists and their “What lips my lips have kissed.” $13.99 Keep covered. Serve hot. Bon Walk-in Humidor works hanging in the library. Patrons Rombauer Chardonnay 750 ml. can also see her sketching and creating Appetit. Great $39.99 new artworks during the times listed. Also in January, the library is Tanya Hochschild is member of a Selection Pighin Pinot Grigio 750 ml. displaying hundreds of beer tap handles Sanibel Writers Group, has partici- of Cigars Reg. $15.99 SALE $12.99 and beer pilsners on loan from Rick pated in Artpoems and Writer’s Reads and Goodrich, and is hosting an exhibition on the island, and had two books pub- Dynamite Cabernet 750 ml. of works by artist Myra Roberts through lished. Accessories Reg. $12.99 SALE $9.99 January 29. Her exhibit includes 26 paintings, 18 giclées, and 14 collages. Sanibel Public Library cards are No need to leave the island... it's all right here! available to all residents of Sanibel Read us online at and Lee County, Florida at no charge. Bailey's Shopping Center (just right of the hardware store) Visitor library cards are available for a IslandSunNews.com Corner of Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay • 472-1682 $10 annual fee. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. noon - 7 p.m. For more information about the ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 37 a proud tradition of bringing celebrated lecturers to Sanibel for the Rachel Carson Poet And Essayist Returning Distinguished Lecture. Previous lectures have featured acclaimed artists, authors and educators such as Terry Tempest Williams, David W. Orr, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Barbra For Rachel Carson Lecture Kingsolver, Kaiulani Lee, and world-renowned poet Mary Oliver. lison Hawthorne During this year’s lecture, Deming will explore themes from her latest book, Deming will be return- Zoologies: On Animals and the Human Spirit. The title of the book is a play on Aing to Sanibel to the word “zoology,” which is the scientific study of animals. Her new book explores present the 2016 Rachel the mystery and wonder of our shared early experience with animals and illustrates Carson Distinguished how much animals have contributed to the development of the human psyche. In Lecture, hosted by the Zoologies, Deming writes, “Animals surrounded our ancestors. Animals were their Center for Environmental and food, clothes, adversaries, companions, jokes, artistic inspiration and their gods.” Sustainability Education at Deming wants readers to know that today however, most of us have a very different Florida Gulf Coast University. relationship to animals than our ancestors did. “In this age of mass extinction and the Her lecture, entitled Zoologies: industrialization of life, it is difficult to touch the skin of this long and deep companion- Climate Change and the ship,” she explained. Deming’s lecture will illuminate why we must understand this Spiritual Force of Animals, will deep kinship with our fellow creatures and why this understanding may be the inspi- be held on Friday, February ration we need to renew hope and faith as we rise to the environmental challenges 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael ahead. and All Angels Church. Deming is the author of Science and Other Poems, and winner of the Walt Alison Hawthorne Deming Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets for The Monarchs: A Poem has been involved with the Sequence, Genius Loci and Rope. In 2014, she was appointed the Agnese Nelms Center since its inception. She Haury Chair in Environment and Social Justice at the University of Arizona. Deming spoke at the inaugural Rachel is a 2015 Guggenheim Fellow, currently working on the essay collection Lament for Carson Distinguished Lecture, the Makers. She will also be releasing two new books of poetry in 2016, Stairway To which took place on Sanibel Heaven and Death Valley: Painted Light with photographer Stephen Strom. in 2004, and the Center is Immediately following the lecture, the Center will host a reception and book sign- thrilled to have Deming return ing in the Parish Hall at St. Michael and All Angels Church. The 2016 Rachel Carson to Sanibel 12 years later to Distinguished Lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. give the 2016 Lecture. The fgcu.edu/cese or contact [email protected] or 590-7025. Center for Environmental and Sustainability Education has Dine on Captiva with Colorful Water Views

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Since 1976 Lunch 11:30 AM ‘til 3:00 PM Dinner 5:00 PM ‘til 9:30 PM Open 7 Days Open all day for beer & wine 472-3434 • www.muckyduck.com 38 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 Black History Film BIG ARTS Monday Night Film Series To Be Shown At Historical Village Far From the bout 70 people Madding Crowd last week watched Athe premiere of the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village’s film on Black History on Sanibel. The film was produced by Shawn by Di Saggau Holiday of WGCU and he BIG ARTS features Eugene, Oscar Monday Night and Ron Gavin as well TMovie for as Jim Jordan, with clips January 25 is Far of his mother, Mozella From the Madding Jordan. Crowd based upon the Thomas Hardy This film will run classic novel. Thomas Vinterberg’s new continuously in the film version is the fourth official filming Caretakers’ Cottage at the Village vice president Alan Lessack, John Ashworth, and of the novel. It first reached the screen historical village. village president Karl Rodman as a 1915 silent film and most remem- There are few buildings ber Julie Christie in the 1967 film ver- that represent the sion. Hardy was a writer of many tough- independent Bathsheba Everdene, a liter- contributions of Sanibel’s minded, resourceful female characters ary heroine who remains so vital, she black pioneers. This whose independence of mind and body inspired author Suzanne Collins when she cottage, built to serve the set them at odds with the patriarchal was choosing a last name for the coura- two Mayers’ houses on codes of the Victorian era. Perhaps geous Katniss in the “Hunger Games” the bay, both of which the most enduring of those heroines is series. Bathsheba simply does not care are now in the historical Madding Crowd’s Bathsheba Everdene what anyone thinks of her, which makes village, was like a home to (Carey Mulligan). She’s a willful young her even more exciting to watch. Hannah and Isaiah Gavin woman who sees no compelling reason Gabriel is clearly the man who is for a number of years. to settle down with a man she doesn’t meant for Bathsheba. Boldwood is too “I used to love visiting truly love. The story is about her rags- prudent, Troy too much of a party boy. with my grandmother,” to-riches rise to become a farm-owner Gabriel represents the middle ground Eugene Gavin recalled. in rural Dorset in the 1870s. The title between those extremes. The film is “Most times my main Eugene Gavin, his sister Charlotta Gavin Ashworth and her comes from the fact that Dorset is a about the shared friendship, respect and reason to come was to get daughter Leslie Ashworth long way from the hustle and bustle of trust that create the foundation for a love funds to take back to the London. that was always meant to be. The film family.” Bathsheba is a magnet to men with runs 129 minutes. The cinematography is The caretakers would use the cottage to do some of their chores and to take her feisty and independent behavior. As absolutely stunning. breaks during the day. Sometimes they would stay overnight if they missed the last she tries to figure out what she wants to Admission to BIG ARTS Monday ferry or didn’t have the money to pay the fare. do and who she wants to be, the world Night Film Series is $10 and all Holiday, the filmmaker, called the Caretakers’ Cottage “a real rarity” and spoke keeps pushing her to answer a different screenings begin at 7 p.m. in Schein about the black experience on Sanibel. “Sanibel was unique,” he said. “In 1963, question: Which man will she marry? The Performance Hall. Each film is followed one-quarter of the student body was black, integrated all in one year.” This was a prospect of marrying initially makes no by a complimentary reception and discus- much better result than was achieved throughout the rest of the South, he said. sense to her. She has three suitors over sion. Film Patrons: June Rosner and Holiday added that island residents would have integrated years before if the school the course of the film. A sheep farmer Russ Bilgore. Film Sponsors: Bank of the board had not resisted. Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), pros- Islands, Stan and Visnja Gembicki, John The village is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 950 perous, older bachelor William Boldwood R. Wood Properties, Penny Wilkinson, Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). Admission is $10 for adults over 18; those (Michael Sheen) and a dashing young Hyde Tucker. Film Supporters: Sanibel under 18 and members are admitted free. Docent-guided tours are available at soldier, Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge) who Taxi, Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel. BIG ARTS 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no extra charge, based upon docent availability. impresses Bathsheba with his skilled is located at 900 Dunlop Road. Tickets There is handicap access to all buildings. For information, call 472-4648 during swordsmanship. It’s a well-chosen cast. are available at the door or by calling business hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org. Mulligan is radiant as the fiercely 395-0900.

Academy Award Contender’s Series bubble. The film stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Top Ten Books The Big Short Pitt. When four outsiders saw what On The Island by Stan Gembicki the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the 1. Ten Days in Paradise by Linda n economy, they had an idea: The Big Abbott Wednesday, Short. Their bold investment leads them 2. Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne OJanuary 27 into the dark underbelly of modern White at 12:30p.m., the banking where they must question 3. Six Mornings on Sanibel by Island Cinema will everyone and everything. The Big Charles Sobczak show the fourth Short” received four golden Globe 4. Euphoria by Lily King movie in this Nominations including best picture, 5. The Hound of the Sanibel Sunset year’s BIG ARTS comedy or musical. Detective by Ron Base Academy Awards The film is 2 hours and 10 minutes 6. Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty Contenders Film in length. Show time will be at 12:30 7. The Sanibel Sunset Detective by Series. p.m. at the Island Cinema. Ron Base The Big Short is a biographical After the movie, a discussion will 8. Orhan’s Inheritance by Aline comedy-drama film directed and take place. Tickets are available at the Ohanesian co-written by Adam McKay. It is based Island Cinema. Other movies in the 9. Three Sunrises by Kristen Hartman on the 2010 book of the same name by series will be announced prior to the 10. Bone Deep by Randy Wayne White Michael Lewis, about the financial crisis weekly showing. Courtesy of Sanibel Island Book- of 2007–2008 brought on by the build- shop. up of the housing market and credit ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 39 owl or hawk that eats the rat that ate the Rat Poison Found poison. Sometimes a rat may eat the poison 20 to 40 times before it dies. Even if In Ozzie, The Bald the poisoned rat does not kill the animal, sublethal amounts make them more sus- Eagle Who Died ceptible to disease and accidents, building submitted by Dee Century, SCCF up over time in their system. One study in California showed that ccording to CROW’s Hospital 90 percent of bobcats in an area had Director Dr. Heather Barron, the been poisoned with rat poisons. These Anecropsy results for Ozzie the poisons can also effect reproduction in American bald eagle showed roden- raptors. ticide exposure (brodifacoum). As of So what can you do to help the islands March 31, 2015, this second-generation raptors, fox and bobcats? Do not use rat anticoagulant rodenticde in 12 d-CON poisons of any kind! Help your neigh- products are no longer being distrib- bors understand that their use of these uted to retailers and are now banned poisons affect wildlife. Tell your pest con- in the consumer (homeowner) market. trol company to not use poisons but to However, the new EPA regulations do instead find and plug up the ways rats are not affect the professional pesticide entering your home. Use snap traps or industry; they are still allowed to use battery-operated traps to catch the rats. these second-generation rat poisons, Try using the sonic plug-ins to keep rats brodifacoum, bromaiolone, difenacoum off your porch. Maybe use a professional and difethialone. wildlife removal business instead of a pes- According to Common Sense Pest ticide company for rat control. Control based in Berkley, California, Barn owls no longer nest on Sanibel. brodifacoum is responsible for about 74 Has anyone spotted a Great horned owl percent of reported pet poisonings and in nest in the last couple of years? Help put areas where it is used, at least 11 percent an end to this silent and deadly assault on of the raptors maybe at lethal risk for sec- our wildlife – just say no to rat poisons. ondary poisoning… meaning the eagle, Novelist To Visit Sanibel Library

Martin Walker photo by Gunther Schilhan artin Walker of the international bestselling Bruno, Chief of Police series will be at the Sanibel Public Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 29. His popu- Mlar Bruno books have increased attention for the Périgord region, with their description of truffles, foie gras, artisinal cheeses and wonderful wines. His historical thriller novel, The Caves of Périgord, reached number eight on the Washington Post bestseller list. The New York Times book review stated, “Life in the Dordogne region of France looks positively idyllic in Martin Walker’s enticing novels... The delights of this pastoral district – from the chateaus along the rivers to the prehistoric cave paintings to the food on the tables – are very real and essential to the narrative... The story takes many surprisingly sharp turns... Absorbing.” Walker is a journalist, novelist and historian. He and his wife divide their time between Washington DC and France. He recently retired after six years as director of the Global Business Policy, a think-tank for major corporations based in Washington DC. He is a senior scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center, and editor emeritus and columnist at United Press International (UPI). In his career as a journalist, he spent 25 years with Britain’s The Guardian, serving as bureau chief in Moscow and the U.S. He has written for The New York Times, the Washington Post, El Mundo, the Moscow Times and many other publications; and has regularly broad- cast on the BBC, NPR and CNN. He is the author of several nonfiction books, most recently The Makers of the American Century and The Iraq War. The program is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. There is no registration required and no cost to attend. A complete list of programs are listed on the library’s website. Library programming is supported by a grant from Sanibel Public Library Foundation. The Sanibel Public Library is located at 770 Dunlop Road. For more information, call 472-2483 or visit online at www.sanlib.org. 40 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 B SECTION NEWSPAPER Sanibel & Captiva Islands VOL. 23, NO. 31 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JANUARY 22, 2016 Grampy’s Run Raises $50,000

Zonta members Ellen Strobel, Wendy West and Sue Merrick selling tickets at the 2015 Peek event Zonta Announces Unique Raffle icket sales are now under way (and going fast) for A Peek at the Unique, the annual home tour which – through the non-profit Zonta Foundation of TSouthwest Florida, Inc./Sanibel-Captiva – raises funds for organizations whose work empowers women. The now-traditional Six Chances for 2016 raffle, which again offers six different prizes, will help boost the financial potential of the event, a consistent record-breaker and a favorite with many islanders and their friends continued on page 10B

Bob Mandell Allison O’Reilly Foundation Launches Humanistic Post Stroke Initiative Ronald McDonald says, “On your marks, get set, go!” he Stroke Recovery Foundation will hold a free educational panel at The fter a stormy Friday, the sun broke through last Saturday for the 3rd annual Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel on Saturday, January 30 Fun Run at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. Grampy’s Charities, together with Tfrom 2 to 4 p.m. as part of its Stroke Recovery Month calendar. ARonald McDonald House Charities, raised $50,000 to support the Care Mobile The multidisciplinary panel discussion will feature two leading physical therapists and that will be operating in Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties this spring. continued on page 10B continued on page 6B 2B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 that fire boats were also enroute. It was to heart attacks. My daughter was also determined that all people on board born with congenital heart defects and had abandoned the vessel and were in the lived with her condition until she was water with life vests on. As the situation 40, when open heart surgery allowed was under control, Orr stood by to ren- repairs to be made – she’s doing fine der assistance if requested by the official now. So when I moved here, I called the vessels. Once the incident was over, he American Heart Association.With their returned to his home port and filed the assistance and the team effort of many, necessary incident report as required by we organized the first Sanibel/Captiva SERAT protocol. Heart Walk in 2014. This is the type of situation that Those of you who dedicate time to SERAT responds to. SERAT is a sanc- various organizations know how many tioned arm of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail people it takes to start something new and Power Squadron. and make it succeed. This doesn’t hap- The mission statement for SERAT is pen without the participation of many to provide a team of highly trained vol- who live and work on the islands. I’ll save unteers to provide assistance to various the acknowledgements until after the agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, walk, but if you’ve lived here for a while, Lee County Sheriff’s Office and local you‘ll know who’s helping. police and fire departments in the event We’re getting close to our big day – of a water related emergency. January 31 – when we’re counting on If you are a boater on Sanibel or all our neighbors to come out and show Boat on fire in San Carlos Bay Captiva and wish to become active in this your support. All of our work and the type of community service by becom- help of others won’t matter unless you column of smoke rising from the area ing a member of the Squadron’s SERAT are part of this. Emergency of Picnic Island on the Miserable Mile. unit, contact Jim Strothers, SERAT Team This year, we’ve added a silent auc- It became obvious almost immediately Leader, at 395-1856 or e-mail him at tion, thanks to the generosity of island Team Member that the smoke was coming from some- [email protected] for details. businesses and residents. You’ll be able where on the water and not land. Orr to bid on items as big as a gift certificate Aids In Boat Fire obtained information via his VHF radio HeartWalk Series: for a major jewelry purchase, a three- n November 28, Sanibel that the smoke was coming from a boat day two-night stay at several beachfront Emergency Response Assistance fire. As SERAT members are trained to Thank You properties, symphony tickets, several OTeam Captain Bob Orr was respond to on-the-water emergencies, rounds of golf, art, several local cruises returning home from a beautiful day on Orr proceeded to the scene of the fire to For Supporting or tours and a private plane tour up to the water when he rounded the point at render assistance, if required. Upon arriv- Cayo Costa and back. More details will be the Sanibel Lighthouse. Once entering ing at the scene, he observed that Sanibel The Heart Walk announced soon. the San Carlos Bay area, Orr noticed a Police Marine One was on the scene and Our goal is to raise awareness of how submitted by Sandy Teger, Sanibel/ our everyday habits contribute (or don’t) Captiva Heart Walk Committee to our well-being. The funds raised by our iving full-time on Sanibel, I’m local heart walk support the research that contributed to the invention of drug coat- VASANTA SENERAT CPA, P.A. impressed by the extent to which Lso many in our community give ed stents and new operating room pro- CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT time, energy and money to support cedures that have saved the lives of some important causes. When I moved here of our friends and neighbors. The money Accounting and Tax Preparation for four years ago, I was struck by that spirit raised is also invested in educational pro- Businesses • Individuals • Condo Associations and decided my passion would be help- grams that raise awareness of warning Non Residents ing to improve our community’s health, signs. Several of the survivor profiles run especially with respect to heart disease in this newpaper have demonstrated how SANIBEL • 472-6000 FORT MYERS • 418-0008 and stroke. Like all of us, my motivation well-educated people can be on the verge 1633 Periwinkle Way • Anchor Point 3949 Evans Ave. • Suite 205•33901 came from my personal experience. I of a heart attack and mistake it for acid lost my father and both grandfathers reflux – or actually have one and think it’s just a migraine. If in doubt, check it out. We hope to see many of you, including some new teams, at 1 p.m. on Factory Authorized Sale January 31 at the corner of Tarpon Bay and Island Inn roads, site of the new Doc Ford’s. For more information or to 25-50% off donate, visit www.sanibelcaptivaheartwalk.org or contact Kelly Goodwien, [email protected] or 495-4901. To learn more or become a sponsor The Finest in Outdoor Furnishings contact Kelly Goodwien at kelly.good- [email protected], phone 495-4901 or visit www.SanibelCaptivaHeartWalk.org.

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Wildlife Society’s Sarah Lathrop, Dr. Terrie Klieborn, Ranger Becky Larkins, contest winners Chiara Corricelli, Beru Pierce, and Anna Wells, and Bank of the Islands Sanibel/Captiva Vice President Rob Lisenbee, Office Manager Willy Ocasio and Vice President Susan Nasworthy extends to the Cypress Lake Middle and their names. The proceedings were 3rd place – Anna Wells for Van Gogh School Photo School and Edison National Bank in interrupted by a fire alarm going off in Reflection Fort Myers. the education center, leading to the arrival “We always look forward to sponsor- Contest Winners Prior to the awards ceremony, the of fire trucks and the completion of the ing this contest and the photos every students visited the refuge with their pho- awards ceremony under the palms at the year to be better than the last,” said Willy Announced tography instructor at the Sanibel Middle refuge picnic tables. Ocasio, Bank of the Islands’ Sanibel/ he Sanibel Middle School’s nature School, Dr. Terrie Kielborn. The lessons Bank of the Islands’ Sanibel/Captiva Captiva office manager. “They’re all very photography contest concluded continued back in the classroom where Office Manager Willy Ocasio and Vice beautiful, and I can’t wait to display them Twith an awards ceremony and Dr. Kielborn then taught the students President Rob Lisenbee presented award in the bank lobby.” reception on Tuesday, January 12. This how to enhance their photography using medals and $100, $75, and $50 cashier’s Beginning February 1, Bank of the annual school event is a partner pro- computer software and to name their fin- checks to the top three student photog- Islands will host the exhibit of all the gram of the JN “Ding” Darling National ished pieces creatively. raphers as judged by their teachers. The student photography in its Sanibel office Wildlife Refuge and its Wildlife Society, The awards ceremony for the photo honors went to three sixth graders: lobby at 1699 Periwinkle Way. Student and Bank of the Islands, which provides contest was emceed by Refuge Ranger 1st place – Chiara Corricelli for Halo photographers and other visitors are invit- medals, cash prizes and exhibition space Becky Larkins who created a beautiful of Light ed to enjoy freshly baked cookies while for the contest. The partnership also slide presentation of all the entries and 2nd place – Beru Pierce for Florida’s viewing the photo display. led commentary on the compositions Winter

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Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra speaks to bicycle club members and guests The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s challenge of educating the thousands of Island Officials tourists and visitors about the laws and rules for the mixed users on the shared Address Bike use paths and roadways. Sanibel Public Works Director Keith Club Members Williams reported that the work for phase he Sanibel Bicycle Club gathers 1 of the recommendations has already on the second Tuesday of each started and can be seen by major vegeta- Women. Opportunity. Wealth. Tmonth for a potluck dinner and tion trimming at the east end. With the – a fun and educational series designed speciﬁcally for women – program at the Community House. The way vegetation grows on the island, that January 11 event was attended by over will be a project that will be ongoing. 80 members, guests and new residents The removal of the painted and thermo- Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and offered socializing and food. plastic “stop” markings on paths will start After dinner, Sanibel City Manager later this month. Keep your eye out for LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GREAT….WITH COLOR! other pilot signage projects. Judie Zimomra shared how the City is Christine Sherlock, Image Consultant, Image Matters governed and what her role is before she The Sanibel Bicycle Club always wel- addressed questions from the club. comes new members of all riding abili- A fun and energetic morning about the importance of color and how The top three topics included the ties. For more information, visit the club the right colors will have a positive impact on your image, and your life! TYLin International Consultant report, website at sanibelbicycleclub.org and take the issue of cyclists riding in the road and a few minutes to watch the professional the attitude/behavior of motorists and the “Cycling on Sanibel” video. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 COUNTDOWN TO AN ESTATE PLAN Dr. Frederick W. Schaerf, Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SWFL Allocations: David F. Port, J.D., The Naples Trust Company Memory loss can jeopardize the strength of an estate plan. A Sound Learn the warning signs and why it is vital to make trust and Investment In Our estate planning decisions promptly if memory health is in question. Community Tuesday, April 5, 2016 submitted by Chauncy Goss DON’T GET CAUGHT IN THE DARK F. Hood Craddock, CPA, eing an allocation team member Director of Family Office Services, is integral to my support of our The Tampa Bay Trust Company BUnited Way. It is essential to me, before asking others to make a financial Losing a spouse is overwhelming. Find out how to put an action plan commitment, to know United Way vali- together before and even after a spouse’s passing that will bring dates each agency it funds. structure for you or your future beneﬁciaries. I have come to view the allocations process as valuable education on the great work that is being done by the 9:30 – 11:30 AM United Way agencies. As a resident of The Sanctuary Golf Club | 2801 Wulfert Road | Sanibel Island Sanibel, of course I am familiar with the Hosted by Robin L. Cook, success of F.I.S.H. and of the relation- Executive Vice President, Wealth Services ship it has with United Way as our local Allison and Chauncy Goss United Way House, but frankly I was I have found the whole experience to be unaware of the breadth of United Way’s more than the “test drive” of the United reach across Lee County until I became Way organization I originally envisioned Reservations Are Required/Seating is Limited. an allocation team member. I have been it to be. introduced to many organizations and For those reading this who are not You are welcome to select the programs that align best with your schedule. communities they serve of which I was familiar, I should describe the process. RSVP to Frances Steger at [email protected] or call 239.472.8300. completely unaware. There are 21 allocation teams for Lee $2 million in investable assets or higher. I joined an allocation team six years County, and each and every agency ago because I wanted to learn about United Way funds receives a visit from an United Way, but what I have found is allocations team. The teams do not visit that six years later, I remain an allocation the same agency every year so no team team member because I love learning has a chance to “go native.” The agen- about our community. Of course ensur- cies fill out a written request of United ing that resources our community so Way that is fairly detailed and includes www.sancaptrustco.com generously donates are not wasted is still information from mission, to governance, paramount to the allocations process, but continued on page 21B 6B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 From page 1B Grampy’s Charity Run Seventy participants helped in the fundraising effort. Sanibel businesses whose generosity helped make it a success were Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Matzaluna Restaurant, Jerry’s Foods, Sanibel Fire Department, Doc Ford’s, Lily & Co. Jewelers and The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club. Grampy’s Charities thanks everyone for their generosity.

Jack Voth of Sanibel won in a time of 18:30. A youngster gets a moment with Ronald McDonald Voth is an Ultra Marathon finisher of 50- and 100-mile runs, multiple time Ironman and Ronald McDonald prepares for the ball drop Boston Marathon runner.

Sanibel residents Jerry and Sharon Miller and their son Ben Miller pose with Ronald McDonald after finishing Robbie’s Run

Dave Essig, Jim Castel, Ronald McDonald and Steve Greenstein

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• Totally remodeled 4BR/3BA canal home • 2BR/2BA + den Est end corner condo SUNDAY, January 24th * 1 PM – 4 PM • Designer kitchen, ofﬁ ce, vaulted ceilings • Near beach, upgrades throughout Sanibel - Gulf Shores - 1065 Fish Crow Road • Tile and maple ﬂ oors, heated pool, 2-car garage • Private deck, peaks of the Bay Gulf Front Community. Short Walk to PRIVATE deeded beach • 15,000 lb. boat lift & watercraft lift • Community pool, tennis, clubhouse access. Newly renovated caged pool overlooking lagoon, 2/2/2, • $2,295,000 (2160039) • $650,000 (2160034) Lynda Traverso 472-5187 x 226 Glenn Carretta 472-5187 x 221 Gourmet Kitchen. Reduced to $684,900 A REAL GEM! DIRECT GULF ACCESS Sanibel - Kimball Lodge @ Island Inn – 3111 West Gulf Drive, Unit 306 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Gulf front penthouse condo - Up close and personal with the sound of soothing waves in this 2/2 wonderfully appointed retreat. Brazilian granite counters in the kitchen. Spectacular views. $989,000 Cape Coral - BLUE HERON- 1308 42nd St. S.E., Unit #4 2BD/2BA condo, gulf access just minutes to the river, end unit with corner screened in lanai, private deeded dock included. $199,700 MONDAY, January 25th * 1 PM – 4 PM • 3BR plus den, 2.5BA • 4BR/3.5BA, East end canal home • Overlooks conservation land • Fireplace, pool, vaulted ceilings Sanibel - Kimball Lodge @ Island Inn – 3111 West Gulf Drive, Unit 306 • Updated kitchen & baths • Water views from almost all rooms Gulf front penthouse condo - Up close and personal with the sound • Large screened porch, metal roof • Borders conservation land of soothing waves in this 2/2 wonderfully appointed retreat. Brazilian • $499,000 (2160044) • $1,895,000 (2160019) granite counters in the kitchen. Spectacular views. $989,000 James & Penny Hetmanek 472-5187 x 219/202 David Schuldenfrei 472-5187 x 250 DIRECT ACCES CANAL HOME BEAUTIFUL BEACH CONDO GULF-FRONT PENTHOUSE EXQUISITE HOME – GATED COMMUNITY PRICE REDUCED

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Robideau & Lori Pierot 472-5187 x 210/211 Debbie Staley 472-5187 x 258 Mary Lou Bailey 472-5187 x 246 8B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 City Of Sanibel Vegetation Committee Much Ado About Mulches (Author’s Note: This is the 10th in a series of articles by members of the City of Sanibel Vegetation Committee dealing with vegetative matters of concern to island residents. For more information regarding Sanibel’s unique plants and wildlife contact the City of Sanibel’s Natural Resource Department at 472-3700 or www. mysanibel.com/Departments/Natural-Resources) ulches are not a new concept. For as long as trees have grown in forests, leaves and needles fall to the ground, mat together, and form a natural pro- It is important to know the benefits of using the proper variety of mulch in your landscape Mtective layer over the soil. Natural areas provide their own renewable mulch photo by Ruth Brooks, Vegetation Committee Member supply; however, maintained landscaped areas should be mulched to provide the Less sod and more trees, shrubs and groundcovers creates a softer landscape. following benefits: Property values have been shown to increase 15 to 20 percent with attractive Moisture Absorption And Retention plantings. In Southwest Florida, it’s all about water. It’s estimated that nationwide 60 percent Decreased Toxic Yard Runoff of our precious drinking water is used for irrigation. Mulching your plants will help Using groundcovers, shrubs and trees with mulched areas will reduce the need for keep the ground around the plants moist between rain events. When compared to lawns/sod. The need to use fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides will decrease as sod bare soils, mulched areas can hold almost twice the amount of soil moisture. is reduced. These chemicals end up polluting our waterways and contributing to health Surface Insulation risks for us, as well as, our natural environment. Organic mulches help regulate the temperature of soil around plant roots. In the Which Mulch Should I Use? summer, organic mulches cool the roots; in the winter, mulch keeps the roots warm. It is important to evaluate and choose the right mulch for your yard and Reduced Soil Erosion communicate that choice to your landscaper. When water droplets land on bare soil, the impact causes soil particles to fly in Organic mulches made of natural materials that break down over time and provide all directions, resulting in soil compaction and slow water infiltration. Mulches break nutrients to the soil are the best choices. the impact of the droplets, reducing soil erosion and compaction and increasing the Please do not use Cypress mulch. Cypress trees take hundreds of years to absorption and retention of water in the soil. establish and provide many benefits that indirectly and directly affect our surrounding Soil Enrichment environment. Currently, cypress trees are being harvested from Florida’s wetlands at Organic mulches improve soil structure in several ways. As organic mulches a rate faster than they can grow. If this unsustainable practice continues, we will soon decompose, they provide organic matter and nutrients that prompt soil particles to deplete this irreplaceable natural resource. aggregate. Large aggregates increase aeration and improve moisture conditions in Other options include: the soil. More moisture in the soil encourages additional root/plant growth further • Melaleuca mulch (brand name FloriMulch): Environmentally sustainable product; enhancing soil structure. Long lasting; withstands high use; Heavier so it won’t wash away; Treated to kill seeds; Weed Prevention And Control Repels termites. Mulch is a natural weed germination blocker. Weeds need light to sprout and • Eucalyptus mulch: Harvested on managed plantations: Renewable resource; develop. A layer of mulch will allow less light to reach the soil, which will reduce the Maintains soil pH; Repels termites, fleas, ticks; Aromatic amount of weeds that you need to pull out. • Pine straw (pine needles): Harvested from pine plantations; Lowers pH or acidifies Landscape Beautification the soil; Does not wash away; Resists compaction; Suppresses germination of weeds; Flammable • Pine bark: By product of forestry industry; Long-lasting material; Floats during high rain events; Low maintenance • Yard waste (clippings, leaves, chipped); Free; Adds nutrients to the soil; M.S.T. Decomposes quickly; Not as uniformly attractive; Can spread weed seeds • Compost: Free; Full of nutrients; Takes time to become ready to use; TAX-CONSULTING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES Decomposes quickly Serving the islands since 1978 • Professional and Confidential • Mixed hardwood mulch: Decomposes quickly; Questionable nutritional value for Income Tax Preparation • Individuals • Corporations • Estates & Trust soil; Produced from scrap lumber; Raises pH or alkalinity; May include pressure-treated Tax Consulting - Tax Deferred Exchange lumber treated with chemicals including arsenic International Taxation • State Tax Forms What About Dyed Mulch? Although colored or dyed mulches are readily available and increasingly popular, (239) 472-5152 there are several reasons why dyed mulch should be avoided: 1619 Periwinkle Way, Suite 102, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 • Often made from wood waste (old buildings, pressure-treated lumber) containing Chromium Copper and Arsenic • Does not break down as fast as natural mulch • Leaches dye and possible contaminates into the soil harming or killing soil bacteria, insects, worms and even the plants themselves Can I Use Shell, Rocks Or Rubber Mulch Instead? Inorganic mulches are not recommended and may require a Development Permit. Contact the City of Sanibel Planning Department 472-4136 for more information. Unlike organic mulches, crushed shell, gravel/rock and shredded rubber tires do not contribute to the soil’s nutrient and organic content or water-holding capacity. These mulches last a long time, but will need to be cleaned of debris frequently. These mulches absorb heat from the sun, raising soil temperature to levels that • Site Visitation • Installation destroy nutrients and beneficial organisms. Shells and limestone chips raise the • Landscape Design • Delivery alkalinity of our already highly alkaline soil. How To Mulch • Monthly Maintenance For new areas, lay down several layers of newspaper as a weed barrier; Spread 300 CENTER ROAD • FORT MYERS FL 33907 mulch 2 to 3 inches thick; if mulch is too thick roots are deprived of oxygen; Keep mulch 2 inches back from any tree trunk or plant stems; Mulch under trees to the ‘drip 239.939.9663 • www.NoLawn.com line’ (out to the edge of the canopy); Do not mulch under citrus or avocado trees; Do Open Mon - Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 3pm not mulch in wetlands or natural areas. Wetlands are protected by both City and State laws and may not be “filled” with organic or inorganic mulch; Leaf litter in natural GET REAL: GO NATIVE! areas provides mulch that is free and renewable. The Natural Resources Department section of the city’s website, www. WE CARRY THOUSANDS mysanibel.com, offers information and photos of native plants, a listing of licensed contractors, Sanibel’s vegetation standards and codes, and the OF NATIVE WILDFLOWERS, Environmental Reference Handbook prepared by the city’s vegetation committee. The vegetation committee also offers free native plant tours of the grounds at city TREES, SHRUBS, VINES, hall at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of the month from November to April. For more information, contact the Sanibel Natural Resources GRASSES & AQUATIC PLANTS Department at 472-3700. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 9B “They told me seven to eight years SanCap Solar for the payback on my investment,” said Burgener, who was the third resi- Connect Fields dent to have a SanCap Solar Connect system installed. “But it’s not just about Strong Response the money. It’s about saving energy and anCap Solar Connect, an initia- keeping Sanibel green.” tive designed by “Ding” Darling In addition to McCabe, the SanCap SWildlife Society-Friends of the Solar Connect advisory committee Refuge (DDWS) to save local residents that vetted contractors consists of Dr. time and money on solar energy conver- Joseph H. Simmons, director of renew- sion through collective buying, reports able energy research at Florida Gulf a strong interest in its program from Coast University (FGCU); Richard island residents and businesses. Johnson, Bailey’s General Store; and “High participation levels promise to Mark Anderson, Benchmark General give us the ability to provide the highest Contractors. quality products at the lowest possible Islanders can go online at www. cost,” said John McCabe, chair of the SanCapSolarConnect.org to easily sign SanCap Solar Connect advisory and up for a free evaluation and to find more implementation committees. “We’ve had information. The website’s FAQ page close to 200 interested parties sign up for answers the most common questions a free solar evaluation already.” about the program and solar energy. For Sanibel homeowners Douglas Interested parties can also contact McLemore and Judith Rittenhouse, sign- program coordinator Joyce Lathrop at ing on with SanCap Solar Connect was [email protected]. or 940-8931 Urban Solar Group installing solar panel photo by Ken Burgener a “no-brainer.” They had been consider- for more information and to request a ing solar to lower electric bills and had The part-time Sanibel couple saw Full-time Sanibel islander Ken solar analysis. already started researching the possibility. installation begin in December, in time to Burgener agrees. “’Ding’ Darling did all Based on the success of a number of “This came along and it was exactly file for the federal solar energy credit on the brainwork,” he said. “That was the initiatives in other states, SanCap Solar what we were looking for,” McLemore 2015 taxes. After recently returning to selling point. For a private person to go Connect is the first-ever community- said. “We were very impressed with the the island during last week’s rain events, out and talk to 10 or 15 contractors, driven solarize program in Florida. The amount of work this volunteer organiza- McLemore commented: “We did watch you’re going to get 10 or 15 different SanCap Solar Connect initiative was tion had done. They took a lot of the the monitoring tool for the few hours answers.” made possible partially through fund- guesswork out of it because they knew yesterday that the sun was out, and it was Urban Solar Group, the contractor ing from solar advocates Fred and Alice what they were doing. They saved us good to see electricity being generated. selected by DDWS’ vetting committee, Stanback. time by interviewing, researching, and The process couldn’t have been easier for installed the solar system in four days on To support DDWS and the refuge with finding the best quality installers and part-timers like us, who don’t always have Burgener’s Rabbit Road home earlier this a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdarling- materials. Plus there’s the significant dis- great luck finding contractors,” he added. month. Now he’s waiting for LCEC to society.org or contact Birgie Miller at 292- count because of volume purchasing.” “It provided a lot of comfort.” activate the meter. 0566 or [email protected].

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Reserve your spot by Zonta Raffle restrictions apply, check with a Zonta Stroke Initiative calling 254-8266 or emailing friends@ and visitors. member for details. a stroke survivor who will together delve strokeRF.org. RSVP by Friday, January The raffle can add as much as Returning favorites include the into 21st century strategies and tech- 29. $15,000 for the cause, due to the much sought-after Pied-a-terre in New niques to maximize stroke recovery. enthusiasm with which Zonta members York, overlooking the Hudson River, The panel’s title is Conquering A Superior Interiors promote it. With a goal of offering five nights for two persons, including Stroke: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. unusual prizes, Six Chances for 2016 concierge and doorman services, for an The panel will be moderated by Bob Picture This estimated value of $1,500 (airfare is not features a new approach: all the prizes Mandell, author of the book Stroke Vic- by Marcia Feeney are experiences, to be enjoyed by an in- included). Another favorite is the Island tor. How To Go From Stroke Victim To dividual, a couple or a family. Donation Shopping Spree, value $1,400, includ- Stroke Victor. Light refreshments will be o you have is just $10 per ticket, and the purchaser ing The Cedar Chest, Eileen Fisher, served. a piece of selects which prize to aim for. Whims, Peach Republic, Why Knot and Guest speakers at the panel include: Dartwork There are four new prizes for 2016. J. McLaughlin, plus two Coach purses. • Bob Mandell, stroke survivor and you love, but just First, A Night at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar Tickets are available from any Zonta author, is founder and managing director aren’t sure how to and Grille, with appetizers, rum tasting member, at Bailey’s Shopping Cen- of the Stroke Recovery Foundation, a go about choos- and dinner for six guests, plus caps and ter on weekends in late February and 501(c)3 focused on improving post-stroke ing the right frame t-shirts for everyone, and a basket of early March, at the Farmers Market lifestyles and outcomes. and matting to best books signed by author Randy Wayne on March 6 and at the Sanibel Com- • Rachel Tritiak of Island Therapy will showcase it in your White; value is estimated to be at least munity Church on Peek day, Saturday, focus on traditional therapy approaches home? Here are $600. Second, Family Fun in the March 12. Drawings will take place at to stroke recovery. a few tips to help Sanibel Sun, featuring dinner for four at the completion of the home tour, and • International physical therapist you set of your artwork in a dramatic and George &Wendy’s Seafood Grill, a boat ticket buyers do not have to be present Irene Hujsa, whose practice is located in exciting fashion: trip with Tarpon Bay Explorers, half- to win. Bonita Springs, will discuss interactive • Your matting should have the color day bike rentals from Billy’s Bikes and The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva approaches she successfully utilizes with you would like to carry into your entire a family portrait by Island Photography, is a service organization of profes- stroke patients. room – in moderation. Most matting for a total value of $645. sional women working together to • Allison O’Reilly, a five-year stroke complements the colors in the artwork Third, the raffle offers a Fort Myers provide hands-on assistance, advocacy, survivor, will discuss stroke recovery from itself. Getaway for two, with tickets to the and funds to empower women on the a patient perspective. One weekend in • Hang a dramatic piece of art so the Florida Repertory Theater, a night at Islands, in Lee County, and around the the fall of 2010, this very active 49-year- eye will be drawn to the wall, helping it Hotel Indigo with dinner at the Stan- world through Zonta International. Even old professional with a family suffered take center stage. dard Restaurant and a Franklin Shops if not purchasing tour tickets, island- a devastating stroke which resulted in • Choose an accent color to paint one gift certificate, for a combined value of ers can contribute to Zonta’s important “locked in syndrome.” One minute she wall – something different from the other $525. work on behalf of women and girls. For was an engaged full-time career woman, three walls. And finally, South Seas Captiva information, visit www.zontasancap. and the next her life had radically • Create drama and add size to smaller Adventure, value $600, with accommo- com. changed. pieces of artwork by using quarter round dations for two for two nights at South to create “frames.” Seas Island Resort, yoga for two at • Contemporary artwork featuring Steps to the Beach... continued on page 21B Sanibel

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The decision made was to stay in a$3.5 million campaign for renovations the present location and keep this historic Happenings and restoration of the historic house part of Sanibel’s history right where the submitted by Shirley Jewell that has been in need of repairs and community placed it in 1927 and where renovations for a number of years now the memories of the island have been ertainly it’s and building code updates are absolutely held over the years. the time necessary. Construction plans had been With that decision made, it was time Cof the year put on hold while the association board to discuss the condition and functionality on Sanibel, when investigated and explored the City of of the present building and address what Sanibel-Captiva Teresa Riska-Hall, Sanibel’s cultural center proposal. The should be done. Because of column Rotary sees club executive director proposal would have had the community space, this topic will continue in next attendance swell. The Tony Lapi, repre- of The Community house constructing a new building across week’s column. holidays are over and senting United Way House Periwinkle Way in their current parking The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary meets island Rotarians and snowbirds settle in Sanibel-Captiva Resorts and this year’s area. After much deliberation and at 7 a.m., Fridays at The Dunes Golf for season. Sanibel-Captiva Rotary is United Way development chair. He has discussion, a decision had to be made & Tennis Club. Guests are always fortunate to have one of the most active been connected with United Way for over whether to stay and rebuild or construct welcomed. service clubs on the island. There’s a lot 20 years and has served on its board to accomplish during season and one of for most of that time. The local United the most important activities for the club Way network of 85 local agencies helps Restaurant Supports ‘Ding’ Program is the planning for and producing of the hundreds of thousands of people right annual Sanibel-Captiva Arts and Crafts here in the community. FISH (Friends Fair to be held this year on February 13 in Service Here) of Sanibel-Captiva is a and 14. United Way partnering agency. If you Proceeds from all of our arts and look at what FISH does in our community crafts fairs allow the club to financially you get the essence of what type of support many important service projects programming the United Way supports. and activities locally, nationally and glob- Ninety percent of all monies ally that align with Rotary International’s collected by the United Way are used beliefs. to support programs in the community. The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary gets An allocation committee evaluates all a number of requests for funding. All organizations and is very diligent about requests must be sponsored by a club how donors’ money is used. The Lee Rotarian and reviewed and voted on by County United Way has received a 4-star the Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva Trust rating by Charity Navigator. Supporting Board. Each request is assessed on value the United Way is a life-long commitment and appropriateness. Organizations and for many individuals but this organization non-profits requesting funds are often also receives strong support from many From left, Mark Blust, vice president of operations at Prawnroker Restaurant Group, Mike asked to come and speak to the club businesses and service organizations Murphy, Matzaluna’s general manager and Sal Velez, assistant general manager with the about their request. throughout the nation. ‘Ding’ Darling mascot Therefore, it was quite appropriate Next was Teresa Riska-Hall, executive this past week to have representatives director of The Community House. atlazuna Italian Kitchen on Sanibel will sponsor Go Wild for “Ding” – Dance from the United Way and the Sanibel The Rotary Club of Sanibel-Captiva of the Reddish Egret on February 23 at the Guardian level as lead restaurant Community Association invited to the Trust Board recently received a request Msponsor. podium to give us an overview of their for funding connected to the Sanibel “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) hosts the event to organization’s request. Community Association’s capital benefit wildlife research and other conservation and education programs at JN “Ding” First to the podium was well-known campaign. This request was encouraged Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Attendance is by reservation only. For more informa- community leader Tony Lapi, CEO of tion, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/go-wild.

The reddish egret (Egretta rufescens), known for its erratic “dancing” when it forages, Dance Of The Reddish Egret Lecture is the rarest and least studied wading bird in the U.S., Meyer says. It is “a species of critical conservation concern, particularly in Florida where the population is experiencing a continuous decline,” he adds. Meyer will share some findings from his ongoing research. Admission is free to the lectures, part of the “Ding” Darling Friday Lecture Series sponsored by HighTower Advisors Fort Myers along with Mike and Terry Baldwin and support from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS). Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Early arrivals can save one seat each and then may explore the visitor center or Indigo Trail before the lecture starts. Saved seats must be filled 15 minutes before lecture time or risk reassignment. Upcoming lectures: *February 5 – Ellen Prager, Sex, Drugs and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter *February 12 – Don and Lillian Stokes, Better Birding February 26 – Jerry Lorenz, Roseate Spoonbills in Florida Bay: Pink Canaries in a Coal Mine *March 4 – Steve Noll, Ditch of Dreams: The Cross Florida Barge Canal and the Struggle for Florida’s Future *March 11 – Leslie Kemp Poole, Saving Florida: Women’s Fight for the Environment in the Twentieth Century March 18 – Emily Stokes, Reef.org, Invasion of the Lionfish An ARCI researcher attaches a transmitter to a reddish egret at “Ding” Darling March 25 – Ian Bartoszek, Pythons in Paradise: Collaborative Burmese Python r. Kenneth Meyer is conducting a groundbreaking study at J.N. “Ding” Research in SW Florida Darling National Wildlife Refuge for the Avian Research and Conservation April 1 – Joe Wiegand, Teddy: The Conservation President, reprisal DInstitute (ARCI) in Gainesville to learn more about the movement of reddish *April 8 – John H. Hartig, Bringing Conservation to Cities: Lessons from Building egrets. Meyer will present two programs titled The Dance of the Reddish Egret – the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge From ‘Ding’ to North Florida, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, January 29 in the *April 15 – Sandra Friend and John Keatley, The Florida Trail Guide “Ding” Darling Visitor & Education Center on Sanibel. *starred lectures indicate a book-signing to follow Meyer is tracking five reddish egrets he originally tagged at “Ding” Darling refuge. For more information, call 472-1100 ext. 241 or log on to dingdarlingsociety.org/ lectures. 12B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 If prior years predictions by the experts mean anything, most are usually wrong and Pre-Season Predictions Look Good worthless. You can’t predict injuries and trades before the season even starts. And like the Powerball, the odds of picking a winner are slim at best. So best save For Red Sox, Not So Good For Twins your money. by Ed Frank Everblades Roll On With League’s Second-Best Record More than half-way though the 2015-16 hockey season, the Florida Everblades ince you didn’t win last week’s $1.6 billion Powerball have the ECHL’s second-best record at 28-17-0-1, having won six of their last seven lottery, and with the start of spring training just a month games. Saway, perhaps you might want to take your chances with That record is the best in the Eastern Conference and second only to the Missouri the Las Vegas oddsmakers on the 2016 baseball season. Mavericks in the Western Conference. And this week, we’re going tell you what two so-called base- Florida has won seven of eight overtime clashes, losing only a shootout January 9 ball experts are predicting. at Greenville. Fangraphs, a detailed, statistical-oriented think tank, says the As the week began, forward Ryan Martindale had recorded at least one point in six Chicago Cubs will compile baseball’s best record with a 95-67 of the last seven games. mark. That’s actually two games worse than last season when The Everblades are home at Germain Arena tonight, Friday, against Orlando and the Cubs went 97-65, yet finished third in the National League’s next Friday and Saturday nights facing Greenville. Central Division. If you’re a baseball fan, you know that the Cubs have not won a World Series in 108 years, and haven’t even made it to the Fall Classic in 71 years. That’s the longest championship drought in professional sports. Sanctuary Golf Challenge Maybe predicting the Cubs will have the best record in the upcoming season is a weight on their backs they don’t need. Honorary Chairpersons Named Interestingly, Fangraphs also says the Boston Red Sox will win the American he Sanctuary Golf Club, as host and League’s Eastern Division with baseball’s second-best record, 92-70. This would be a underwriting sponsor of the 14th big improvement over last season’s 78-84 mark which resulted in a last-place AL East Tannual Sanctuary Community Golf standing. Challenge on January 23, has named For you Red Sox fans, the following is Fangraphs projected AL East standings: Chip and Nancy Roach of Sanibel as Red Sox – 92-70 honorary chairpersons. Yankees – 86-76 Chip Roach said, “We are very pleased Blue Jays – 84-78 to represent The Sanctuary Golf Club Rays – 82-80 members as we gather together to offer Orioles – 78-84 the course and the clubhouse to all of our Now to our other spring training home team, the Minnesota Twins. friends in the community. It is sure to be You might recall that last year, the experts forecast a last-place finish for the Twins a fantastic event to raise money for the in the AL Central. Under rookie manager Paul Molitor, the Twins were one of the Charitable Foundation of the Islands. The biggest surprises in baseball, competing for a playoff spot into the last weekend of the mission of the Charitable Foundation of season. the Islands is to serve ‘just our islands’ and Minnesota’s 83-79 record was a sharp reversal from the four previous seasons is also a compelling story for those who when they had lost 92 or more games. However, Fangraphs projects a sub-.500 need our help right here. We are proud record for them this year at 78-84 and last-place in the tough AL Central. to stand on the shoulders of those couples Indians – 84-78 and individuals who have been in our place White Sox – 81-81 as honorary chairs before. Fore!” Tigers – 79-83 “Since arriving on the island, Roach Royals – 79-83 has become a leader in philanthropic activ- Twins – 78-84 ity. His contribution of time and financial Chip and Nancy Roach A less sophisticated outlook for the 2016 season was released recently by ESPN assistance, along with his wife, Nancy, with a prediction that the Washington Nationals would be baseball’s best with a 95-67 have certainly enriched our community,” said Al Hanser, president of the Charitable record. Foundation of the Islands. ESPN labeled the Red Sox for a post-season wildcard slot and second place in the The challenge begins at 10:30 a.m. with a brunch, followed by a 12:30 p.m. shot- AL East with an 86-76 record, two games behind the Orioles. What a difference: gun start. Afterward, golfers meet at the clubhouse for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, an Fangraphs predicts last-place for the Orioles and ESPN first-place. awards presentation and the popular helicopter drop. As for Minnesota, ESPN forecast a dismal 68-94 record, last in the AL Central. But For more information, contact Brett Kist at 472-6223 or [email protected]. like Fangraphs, they predicted a division title for Cleveland with a 90-72 record.

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January 18 Results Sandycappers 16 Fresh Legion Crew 4 Bunt’s Ball Busters 11 Sanibel Café 9

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Instead of owning the accounts outright in her name, had she instead used a funded revocable trust naming And Estate Planning Wells Fargo as a trustee (thus in a fiduciary capacity), the institution may well have by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified been liable as it would have been held to a higher standard of care as opposed to sim- Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA ply a custodian of her money. More important than being liable, the institution would have likely been responsible ccording to a recent Texas Tech University study, the in that capacity and would have more closely monitored financial transactions as a age for peak financial decision making is age 50. Finan- trustee. A trustee would notice a wire transfer of such amounts to Jamaica. Even if the Acial decision making ability begins to decline by age 60 initial abuse was missed, it would have more likely been identified and responded to and is significantly impacted by age 80. Even more worrisome more quickly. is that the same studies indicated that people’s perceptions of Perhaps another step was warranted as well. As clients age, hiring a care manager their own abilities do not decline. as an integral part of the planning process may serve to avert potential elder abuse. How should this information affect families when constructing Hiring a care manager isn’t common today, but I believe will become more common their financial and estate plans? Anecdotally, most of my retiree as baby boomers age and retire. clients who are into their seventies and eighties have not shared, A care manager may have identified the vulnerability of the client and alerted an nor intend to share their financial and estate information with institutional trustee, family member or others to take action. Care managers, unlike all their adult children. They may fail to do so because they fear sharing may result in the other members who comprise a traditional estate planning team for elderly clients, unreasonable expectations of gifts or inheritance, or simply because that generation are mandated reporters. They must report suspected abuse. The same statute that generally considers discussion of money and assets a taboo subject. absolved Wells Fargo of liability mandates that care managers and certain other catego- When retirees aren’t willing to share personal information with those who are clos- ries of persons must report suspected abuse. est to them, who’s there to guard against scams? A 2015 New Jersey case is enlight- Had Margaret’s team of advisors recommended a care manager, perhaps the elder ening. In Margaret Lucca v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. the bank was sued for failing to abuse would not have arisen. There was no oversight or monitoring of the client’s report to adult protective services a customer’s wire transfers of hundreds of thousands financial activities. We can begin to think of CPAs as more than tax return preparers of dollars to Jamaica that turned out to be an elder abuse scam. for example. Had a CPA been involved to write up periodic reports the abuse may In this case, Margaret, an elderly customer of Wells Fargo, sent numerous wire also have been identified earlier and addressed. transfers that turned out to be the result of a fraud, an elder abuse scheme. Bank per- Appropriate checks and balances are a key to safeguarding aging clients, but in the sonnel reported the transactions to an internal fraud department, but that department past have not been viewed as being within the scope of traditional estate planning. failed to report the transactions to law enforcement agencies or to the county adult The Margaret Lucca case should not be viewed as merely a limitation on the liability protective services. of financial institutions, but rather a call to use more robust and comprehensive plan- The heirs of the defrauded customer sought to hold the bank responsible for having ning that extends well beyond mere document preparation (e.g. a durable power of failed to report these transactions under a New Jersey statute, which permits financial attorney), tax planning and the steps that have traditionally been viewed as constituting institutions to report suspicious financial transactions. The court held that the statute estate planning. was enacted to protect financial institutions from claims that they violated a customer’s ©2016 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com. right of financial privacy if they chose to report such matters. The statute, the court held, was permissive and protective of the financial institutions, and did not mandate reporting, but rather protected an institution if it did report an incident. Therefore, the financial institution could not be held liable to report under To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 that statute. While the holding in this case seems to be a logical if not obvious reading

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS FOR SALE LIVE ON THE LEGAL SECRETARY Henderson, Franklin seeks an experienced PART TIME DOCKAGE GOLF CART FOR SALE ISLANDS CLEANING HELP NEEDED legal secretary for their Sanibel offi ce. Hourly, Daily, Weekly The Jacaranda has live entertain- Experience in real estate and/or estate No experience required. Variable days ment Friday and Saturday with DVS, planning a plus. For more details go to of the week. Hours vary between and Monthly. playing classic rock and dance. Sunday www.henlaw.com 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $13. – $16. per hour. Captiva Island 472-5800 is CJ & Friends, playing oldies, Motown, ☼NS 1/15 CC 1/22 Sanibel resident preferred. ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN rock ‘n’ roll and country. Renata plays Contact Darwin Ford of the West-End funk, jazz and contemporary on Mon- Paradise, Small Inn, at 239-472-9088. ☼ day. On Tuesday, it’s Sir Mitch, playing NS 1/22 CC 1/22 classic rock, R&B and dance. Wednes- NON-PROFIT LOST AND FOUND day is Barbara Dexter, playing contem- DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Street legal, “gas” powered. porary, oldies and current hits. Thursday The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, $6,500. 239-209-6500 is Eric Malibu, playing contemporary, reggae and dance. Inc. (CROW) is seeking an experienced HELP FIND SOOKIE ☼RS 1/22 BM TFN Development Director with 3 to 5 years HAIR STYLIST BOOTH The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse experience in non-profi t fundraising. RENTAL AVAILABLE Lane, Captiva features music by Gary Candidates should have a proven track Join our Professionals at the New Earle on Thursday and Friday. Gene record in managing memberships, grant McGregor Salon. Increase your income, Federico plays on Saturday. Gary writing, event planning, donor cultivation, be your own Boss. Positive, friendly, Shore Fishing: Earle plays Sunday; Mark Dupuy plays direct mail, and planned giving. Working comfortable atmosphere. Close to FMB & on Monday; Perry English plays on knowledge of Donor Perfect a plus. Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor Tuesday; and Gene Federico plays on Requirements Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart. Wednesday. Bachelors degree, excellent For Info call Anita 239-233-9882 Sea Breeze Café at Sundial communication skills, strong writing ☼RS 3/13 CC TFN Beach Resort & Spa has live island and presentation skills, ability to work Don't Harm The Fish style entertainment on Mondays and a collaboratively, comfort interacting by Capt. Matt Mitchell Spanish guitarist on Wednesdays. with major donors, ability to Traditions on the Beach at Island multi-task and meet deadlines. anding a big fi sh from the Inn has live entertainment Friday and E-mail cover letter, resume and salary JERRY’S FOODS beach can be hard on the Saturday with Joe McCormick on piano requirements to [email protected] or WAITRESSES OR WAITERS Lfi sh. Dragging a fi sh up onto and Marvilla Marzan on vocals. On mail to Dr. Linda Estep. Executive Director, the sand if you’re going to release Sunday, Dusk Duo plays classic pop Looking for experienced Waitresses or it is not an option as it usually and rock plus ‘40s and ‘50s style jazz. CROW, PO Box 150, Sanibel, FL 33957. Waiters with open availability Monday ☼ damages or kills the fi sh. The “Jersey Kid” Mike Arnone performs NS 1/1 CC 1/22 through Sunday. If interested call A Sanibel family is seeking help in fi nding • Hold the fi sh in the water on Monday, playing everything from and ask for Kim 472-9300. while you unhook it if you’re going Billy Joel to Motown to The Rat Pack. ☼NS 5/29 CC TFN their beloved cat, Sookie. The 2-year- old female black cat (with one white toe) to release it. On Tuesday, Woody Brubaker performs. is very friendly. She was last seen on • The less you can touch a fi sh Woody Brubaker and Barbara Smith December 29 in the Angel Drive/Dixie before release the better for the play on Wednesday. On Thursday, it’s VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Joe McCormick and Marvilla Marzan. Volunteers needed for light general Beach Boulevard area. If found, please fi s h . SCRAMBLERS contact Holli Martin at 618-401-0674 or • If you want a picture with the Il Cielo has live entertainment with maintenance. Call (CHR) Community Scott McDonald on Thursday, Friday Housing & Resources, Inc. 472-1189. holli@fl oridamartins.com. fi sh, support it as you lift it out of ☼ ☼NS 11/1 NC TFN NS 1/8 NC TFN the water – and do it quickly. and Saturday. • Before releasing, revive the The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way fi sh while holding it in the water; has live entertainment on Friday with moving it slowly back and forth so Gene Federico. Jay Helt plays on Satur- water goes over its gills. The fi sh day. Dan Confrey plays on Sunday. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED will let you know when it’s ready RC Otter’s on Andy Rosse Lane, to swim off. Captiva, has live music daily with dining The Bailey-Matthews National Shell To advertise in the • Florida just recently changed inside and out. Museum needs Education and Great Hall Island Sun the regulations on fi shing from Restaurant owners/managers, please volunteers. No experience necessary, will shore. Florida residents as well as train. Please contact Melanie at email or fax any changes to your enter- Call 395-1213 out of state visitors need a fi shing tainment schedule to press@islandsun- (239) 395-2233 ext 11. license to fi sh from shore. ☼NS 7/11 NC TFN news.com or 395-2299..

Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Siesta Isles Fort Myers Beach 2009 9,662 $4,200,000 $4,200,000 38 Cases Fort Myers Beach 1951 1,020 $1,995,000 $1,860,000 45 Joses Hideaway Captiva 1986 2,739 $2,200,000 $1,800,000 0 Bellagio At The Colony Bonita Springs 2008 4,591 $1,749,000 $1,725,000 0 Palmetto Point Fort Myers 1979 4,867 $1,595,000 $1,365,000 299 Creekside Bonita Springs 1998 3,518 $1,359,000 $1,225,000 291 Las Palmas Bonita Springs 2004 2,909 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 14 Jose's Hideaway Captiva 1981 3,000 $1,230,000 $1,070,000 160 Sanibel Isles Sanibel 1974 2,629 $740,000 $976,500 11 Cape Coral Cape Coral 2006 3,878 $957,000 $900,000 134

Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate ★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ 30B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 Pets Of The Week y name is Lucy and I love people. I think I am a tiny lap dog. I want to be right next Mto you for extra hugs and kisses. I am fine with other dogs and cats. I love to go for walks and take afternoon naps. Unfortunately, I lost my sight, NEWSPAPER but can get around like every other dog. I am in my foster home until I find my “fur-ever” home. Please Sanibel & Captiva Islands consider me for your family. If you are interested in meeting me, send an email to [email protected]. CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 My adoption fee is $25 for pets six years and older; Emergency ...... 911 They call me Tear Drop. I’m handsome, smart, Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 playful and loving. I’d make a great addition to your Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 family. Please consider taking one of my friends On Call Captiva Deputy...... 477-1000 home too so I’ll have a companion. All cats are Fire Department - Sanibel ...... 472-5525 two for one. My adoption fee is $30 (regularly $75) Fire Department - Captiva ...... 472-9494 during Animal Services Yappy New Year adoption Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 promotion. Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 For information about this week’s pets, call Lucy ID# 514257 Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 Services’ website at www.LeeLostPets.com. When Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. The Building Department ...... 472-4555 website updates every hour so you will be able to Planning Department ...... 472-4136 see if these or any other pets are still available. Library - Sanibel ...... 472-2483 The shelter is open for adoptions from 10:30 Library - Captiva ...... 239-533-4890 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Post Office - Sanibel ...... 472-1573 shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Post Office - Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Post Office - Captiva ...... 472-1674 Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, Center 4 Life - Senior Center ...... 472-5743 age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination ARTS Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 and county license if three months or older, flea Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six BIG ARTS - Barrier Island Group for the Arts ...... 395-0900 months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee, Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 The adoption package is valued at $500. Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Tear Drop ID# 648672 Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 PAWS Of Sanibel Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... sancapart.com Sonny And Cher SW Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS his is Sonny and Cher. They ABWA - American Business Women’s Assoc...... 565-7872 or 433-7798 were captured a few months American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 Tago between the Lantana Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Condominium and Sunset Beach Audubon Society ...... 472-3744 Resort. They were about 12 weeks old CHR Community Housing & Resources ...... 472-1189 at that time. Their mother Lana and Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 brother Tanner were both adopted. CROW - Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife ...... 472-3644 These two were not ready for adop- FISH of Sanibel - Friends in Service Here ...... 472-4775 tion at that time and needed some Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 socialization, which, thanks to their Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 foster dad, Gareth, they received and Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 Kiwanis Club ...... 677-7299 passed with flying colors. They come League of Women Voters ...... [email protected] to him to be petted, they sleep with Lions Club, Jeff MacDonald ...... 302-521-1158 him and they get along well with his Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 own two cats. Sonny and Cher MOAA - Military Officers Assc. of America, Alex MacKenzie . . . . 395-9232 Now it’s time to find them a forever home. If you can provide a home for one or, preferably, both of Newcomers ...... 472-9332 these kitties, contact Pam at PAWS, 472-4823. Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 PAWS ...... 472-4823 Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 Causeway Kitten Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org aaaay! I’ve been rescued! I’m over at the vet in Fort Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Myers. I can’t say that I’m very happy at the moment. Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 I had to have shots and surgery, and nobody likes that. Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... www.usps.org/localusps/sancap Y Sanibel-Captiva Republican Caucus ...... 395-1202 I’m recuperating and hope to be out of here in a few days. I’ll Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 be going to a foster home for a week or two until I’m back to Sanibel Youth Soccer...... www.sanibelsoccer.org . . 395-2040 normal, and then I get to be reunited with my mom, Noel – United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 Island Girl. I sure hope she remembers me, I haven’t seen her United Way 211 Helpline 24 hour ...... 211 or 433-3900 in over a month. I really hope it will be a happy reunion. Zonta Club ...... 728-1971 It would be really great for some nice family to adopt us. I ISLAND ATTRACTIONS will keep my toes crossed that it will happen. If you want to Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 come meet me and my mom, call Pam at PAWS, 472-4823 JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 and schedule an appointment. Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 P.S. I was so frightened when I was in the cage that I SCCF Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation ...... 472-2329 banged up my face a bit. The doc says it will heal up in no To be listed in calling card email your information to: time. CK, Causeway Kitten [email protected] ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016 31B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 27B 32B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 22, 2016

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