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Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday, A Fall Back One Hour SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 19 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA NOVEMBER 4, 2011 NOVEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 4 7:39 • 6:45 5 7:40 • 6:44 6 6:40 • 5:44 7 6:41 • 5:43 8 6:42 • 5:42 9 6:43 • 5:42 10 6:43 • 5:41 Sanibel Beautification Retires With A $50,000 Contribution To SCCF The Eskew family, from left: daughter-in-law Pia, son John, Milena, grandchildren Victoria and Roddy. Not pictured: son Bruce. of one of the people responsible for Sanibel Leader much of what is good about Sanibel: Milena Eskew. Celebrates Eskew was a strong advocate for Trudy Burkholder; Paul Roth, president, SCCF board of trustees; Debbie Staley; Lou Scariot; incorporation – she even staffed a booth Bill Boswell, SBI treasurer; Erick Lindblad, executive director, SCCF; Diane Stocks; Ada 100th Birthday at Bailey’s store to promote it and put Shissler, SBI, president; Bill McBeath; Charlie Hart, SBI vice president presenting Sanibel By Emilie Alfino together 13 scrapbooks as Sanibel worked Beautification Inc. donation to Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation toward incorporation. Today those scrap- riends, family, and grateful Sanibel books are in the Sanibel Library’s archives anibel Beautification held its final event, an Appreciation Celebration, on citizens gathered Sunday, October available to anyone seeking information October 25 at The Community House. Sponsored by the Sanibel Captiva Trust F30 to celebrate the 100th birthday continued on page 35 SCompany with an abundance of delicious food and drink, the occasion provided an opportunity for SBI to thank the many volunteers, donors, businesses, clubs and organizations who have offered such generous and enthusiastic support for the past The Coast – A Collaboration At 11 years. “The support of the community in terms of professional services provided, the will- BIG ARTS Features Evening Of ingness of individuals to give of their time, talents, and energy, and the generous finan- cial contributions of individuals and businesses has been most gratifying,” said President Photography, Music And Poetry Ada Shissler. continued on page 24 be both fun and uplifting. Annual Sanibel The mayor, the city manager and representatives of all the island churches Thanksgiving will take part, and there will be music and song from the BIG ARTS Community Celebration Chorus, the LOGOS children from Sanibel Community Church and several other island performers. Fellowship over cookies, donated by Jerry’s Supermarket, and cider donated by Bailey’s, will follow the Sanibel Celebration of Thanks. Mary Bondurant, this year’s co-coordi- nator of the celebration, said, “We would like everyone to join our Thanksgiving celebration this year; sharing your bless- ings with those less fortunate makes Sunset Pelican Thanksgiving more meaningful.” She also by Gordon Campbell encouraged guests to bring food or mon- he annual Sanibel Thanksgiving he Coast – A Collaboration, an evening of photography, music and poetry etary donations for FISH, who will have a Celebration service will take place featuring Charles Sobczak, a Sanibel writer, and his son, Logan Sobczak, a representative there to speak of the con- on Sunday, November 20, at The composer, will take place at BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery Thursday, November T tinuing needs of islanders. T Community House on Periwinkle Way at 10 at 7:30 p.m. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door. For more information, contact 6:45 p.m. Everyone is invited to join this The evening includes a presentation of some of the best nature photography ever Mary Bondurant on email Mary@ non-denominational service, which is a taken. Charles will present spoken prose followed by a composition inspired by that BondurantRealtyGroup.com or by phone, celebration of Thanksgiving in words and work, and, conversely, Logan will play a piece and Charles will read a poem based on 839-3633. song. The event is free and promises to continued on page 31 2 ISLAND SUN - NOVEMBER 4, 2011 interested in the world of fashion. Event through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 Shellabration organizers, led by event chair Isabella p.m. From May through August, the Rasi, are seeking a few creative designers schedule changes to 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 Fashion Show to test their skills, creativity, innovation, p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. and time management on the runway in The position offers no benefits but the Call For Entries a fashion face-off leading up to a $500 salary ranges from the low- to mid-30K. prize for the winner. Required skills for the museum man- Event organizers are now accepting ager include excellent people skills, applications to enter the competition. exceptional computer skills, and excellent Contact The Community House at 472- writing skills. Must be well organized and 2155 or email jill@sanibelcommunity- capable of multi-tasking; must have posi- house.net. Applications must be submit- tive assertiveness and initiative; must have ted no later than December 15. a vision and passion for growing all facets For more information on the of the museum, helping it meet its mis- Shellabration! 2012 Fashion Show and sion; must have excellent management other Shellabration events, visit shellabra- skills. tion2012.com. Some examples of required responsi- bilities are: scheduling of docents, open- ing/closing of museum, writing publicity articles for local newspapers and maga- Sanibel Historical zines, writing grants, recordkeeping for admissions and membership dues, writing Museum And newsletters to the docents and member- ship, data inputting for museum collec- ebruary should be dubbed Fashion Village News tions and membership using Past Perfect Month on Sanibel-Captiva. With software, website management, coordi- he Sanibel Historical Museum nating efforts with the board of directors Fthe Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and Village opened to the public and the famous red carpet at the who are volunteers and have their own TWednesday, November 2. The responsibilities, and coordinating efforts Oscars, it’s glitz, couture and glamour museum is open Wednesday through with a part-time business manager for all from east coast to west. In conjunction Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission with Shellabration! 2012, the glamour financial recordkeeping. fee is $5 per adult, and free to members Resumes should be submitted as will come to The Sanctuary Golf Club and children under 18. There is now an on February 27 as The Community soon as possible by email to: afwerner@ audio system in each building that will embargmail.com no later than November House puts its own spin on Project enhance visitors’ tours. Runway, Shellabration style. 5. Any questions can be directed to Alex Also, the Sanibel Museum & Village is Werner, 472-8871. The recent success of shows and currently seeking applicants for the part- movies such as Project Runway and time position of museum manager. The Devil Wears Prada proves that the The manager’s work schedule from everyday consumer is becoming more October 1 through April is Wednesday ShopOnSanibel SHOPONSANIBEL.COM Lakes “The BestBtT Thingh Sanibel Tahitian Park Island Gardens Growing” FRIDAYS Fruits • Vegetables • Breads • Honey SUNDAYS Something for Everyone 9 am – 1 pm 8 am – 1 pm 1975-2019 periwinkle way 7330 Gladiolus Dr., Soaps • Jams • Seafood 800 Dunlop Rd., Ft. Myers, FL Much Much More! 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