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VOLUME 54, NUMBER 9 VISIT US ONLINE AT CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM SCCF meets goals in 2015, sets new path for 2016 By BRIAN WIERIMA [email protected] There was plenty of positive news coming out of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation 2015 end-of- the-year meeting Tuesday, Dec. 15, as initiatives were reached and goals were set for the upcoming year. There were four main goals from the 2015 strategic plan reached by the Erick Lindblad SCCF, which will help nurture the foundation’s future, said Executive Director Erick Lindblad. “We are tapped on a very regular basis
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By BRIAN WIERIMA “When we started this in 20 01 , we I It was a 21st Annual [email protected] started with 29 participating,” said Papa “frigid” s winter temperatures plunge well below the 70-degree mark Bear John Carney. “We had around 300 Mini Golf Event jump during at The Community House and the Gulf of Mexico waters become their most frigid, it’s the last several years. It’s all dependent on the 2015 A the perfect time to hold the 16th Annual National Polar Bear the weather, if it’s cold and rainy, we Polar Club “Polar Plunge” at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sanibel at the “Crack don’t attract as many. But the ones who Plunge on of noon” Jan. 1. do show up, we make the best of it.” Sanibel. The Plunge will be Friday, Jan. 1, with the Sanibel-Captiva There is parking for 89 cars avail- Chapter of the National Polar Bear Club hosting its annual meeting able at the city lot. Don’t forget to display PHOTO for brave plungers. See POLAR PLUNGE. D aae 48 PROVIDED Saturday, Dac. 26, th ro u g h Tuesday, Dac. 29, from 10 a jn . to 8 p.m. Paga 17 Policing paradise: Deputy a natural fit for Captiva LET SGOINTHEISLANDER By BRIAN WIERIMA over 30 years of service. Lusk has worked for the Lee County [email protected] “I was born in Lee Sheriff’s Office wearing many different ALSOINSIDETODAY When Lee County Sheriff’s Office County and my dad has hats, while wrapping up his 15th year of Deputy Ed Waite, 56, retired from worked for the Sheriff’s service to the department. Word on the Island...... 4 his position on Captiva, his replace office for 30 years and I He started his law enforcement career Guest Commentary...... 4 ment, Deputy Chris Lusk, was a nat have an aunt and cousins after high school when he inspected area Business...... 8 ural fit. who work in the schools’ security and safety equipment, The Lusk family name is synony agency,” Lusk said. “It’s through the Safe School’s Grant. Preserving Paradise .... 13 mous with the Lee County Sheriff’s a pretty unique thing From there, he was hired on by the Lee Island Living...... 53 Office, with a long line of Lusks fill having a family work for County Sheriff’s Office as a road patrol ing the ranks in the agency, including one big agency like that See DEPUTY, Island Faces...... 54-55 Chris’ father, David, who has given Chris Lusk for that long.” page 50 Sports...... 56
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CROW calendar of events of calendar CROW REQUIRED! or funeral arrangementsonly.funeral or V I I I t o s Nations on dgig rm oten eri to Georgia Southern from digging found admitted how the medical staff treats this this as treats staff species. medical listen the how are admitted Come they why describes presenter CROW’s Species.” a as “Keystone classified is it ecosystem, the to tions contribu its are of Because Florida. tortoises Southeast These burrow. its around sented by CROW Volunteer CROW by sented Free) under: 42 CLOSED 26 December Saturday, Christmas for CLOSED 25 December Friday, revolves Tortoise Gopher a of life The pre Tortoises Gopher Profiles: Patient er i Busness.” e sin u B in Years not only protected each protected only not ‘By pre-planning, we’ve pre-planning, ‘By Sanibel Island, FL FL 33957 Island, Sanibel Sanibel Island, FL FL Island,33957 Sanibel bel Fl da id r lo F l, e ib n a S 4 1451 Middle Gulf Drive Gulf 1451 Middle Thurs,Jan 14th 11amat the S u n d M Beach Resort Beach M d n u S the Thurs,Jan 7th at11am Tues,Dec 29th at 1 lam Tues, Jan5th atHam 1523Way Periwinkle other but also our also but other - T M A f f U A T i C L E CHR’s Kelly Collini puts spotlight on community breezenewspapers.com 2015 23, December Wednesday, of Week 11 B Page Kelly Collini, executive director of for CHR. beginning with balancing the Community Housing and Resources budget. (CHR), believes that the holiday season "Once we were in the black, we started brings with it some of the best opportuni working on deferred maintenance proj ties to get to know people in your local ects, like landscaping, power-washing, community. and replacing worn carpeting with tile,” “With all of the events happening at Collini said. this time of year, it’s the perfect time to Under her leadership, CHR has also get to know people,” Collini said. "Most amassed a reservoir of funds for capital of us find it really hard to slow down, improvements, including new roofs and even during the holidays when there are siding. often so many things to do. But I think "One of the things 1 think is great is that it’s precisely this time of year when that CHR's 74 below-market-rate-hous we should be the most aware of the people ing rental units are spread throughout the around us, including those who live right community,” Collini said. "And because next door.” of recent improvements, they blend in Collini adds that many islanders do not seamlessly. We are very proud of the way realize how many of their neighbors are our properties look.” actually residents in her organization’s While almost two-thirds of the operat affordable housing program. ing budget comes from rent collection, “With eighty-eight properties across CHR also relies on grants and local the island, chances are good that you fundraising efforts, like their upcoming already know someone who lives in a fourth annual Mardi Gras celebration. CHR home,” she notes. The Bourbon Street-styled benefit will CHR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that be held on February 6, 2016 from 5:30 to PHOTO PROVIDED provides affordable housing on Sanibel CHR executive director Kelly Collini visits with some of CHR’s senior res 9:30 p.m. at The Dunes Golf and Tennis for people who work full-time on the idents. Club on Sanibel. island and who couldn’t otherwise afford For tickets and event information, to live here. Housing the local workforce also years, Collini, 56, is delighted to have guests are encouraged to visit Collini is passionate about CHR’s mis strengthens the economy and provides landed in Sanibel. SanibelCHR.org/Mardi-Gras-2016. sion. social and economic diversity, adds “Coming from Wyoming, I cherish Community Housing and Resources, “It’s important to support the people Collini. wide open spaces. Sanibel is perfect Inc. (CHR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who serve our community every day — Before coming to CHR, Collini because there is so much protected land. 1 organization that is dedicated to providing police dispatchers, teachers, bank tellers. worked as the executive director of the love being able to get on my kayak and affordable housing for families and indi One of our residents told me she has two Albany County Safe Project in Laramie, disappear into Clam Bayou,” Collini said. viduals who work full-time on Sanibel ______extra hours a day to spend with her tod Wyo., where she successfully spear Collini and her husband, Jim, a free and for long-time retired or disabled resi dlers because she doesn’t have to com headed a campaign to raise one million lance chemical engineer, have one daugh dents of Sanibel. mute off island. And she’s so grateful to dollars for a new office and women’s ter and three grandchildren. For more information about CHR, visit raise her children in such a safe and beau shelter. Over the last three years, Collini and online at SanibelCHR.org, or call 239- tiful environment.” A resident of Wyoming for over 30 her team have done remarkable things 472-1 189. 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Perfectly Crisp and and Crisp fresh. i-5 itr. i-5 Biblical Quote Biblical ae 3B eko ensa,Dcme 3 05 breezenewspapers.com 2015 23, December Wednesday, of Week 13B Page PRESERVING PARARISE History comes alive on historical cruise Passengers on the Lady Chadwick last week were treated to a dolphin show, a beautiful sunset, and tales of the old “watering holes” of Sanibel and Captiva. In the first cooperative effort between the Captiva Historical Society and the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, Commodore Paul McCarthy hosted an evening of PHOTO PROVIDED reminiscing about the islands all the CROW is asking to help name its new ambas way back to the 1940s. PHOTOS PROVIDED sador, a male gopher tortoise. What is now McCarthy’s Marina Historical Village director Ellen O’Neill, Commodore Paul Long-time islanders Mark was known as Andy’s dock on Palm McQuade with sister Deb Help CROW name its Avenue, now Andy Rosse Lane. McCarthy, and Historical Village president Karl Rodman. Gleason, chair of the Sanibel “Andy was a fishing guide since Historical Preservation new animal ambassador 1935,” McCarthy explained. “Ding 1969, took it over when Timmy Committee. Darling was one of his customers. died. A male gopher tortoise ( 15-2068) was brought to Andy lived in a palmetto shack with In those days, Murphy said, CROW on July 3, 2015, after being hit by a car in a shell floor and was a colorful char nobody had names because every Lehigh Acres. acter, loved by all.” body had a nickname. There were Injuries include the loss of nails on the right fore Andy’s dock became a gathering Snake, Bear, Chopper, Lights Out arm leaving the tortpise unable to dig burrows or place and that was the beginning of Louie, and Rembrandt. defend himself, thus making him non-releasable. Andy’s saloon in the 1940s, where A beer cost 48 cents, and Animal Ambassador name suggestions can be fishermen could get a beer at 3 a.m. Timmy’s went through 300 to 400 emailed to [email protected] by Monday, Jan. 4. because Andy’s would still be open. cases of beer each week. The wait CROW will then select the top 5 names and share ______“It was the only place you could resses smoked cigarettes while they them on Facebook for fans to make the final vote. take your girl for a beer,” McCarthy served the food, but no one com CROW’S ambassadors are the backbone of the said. plained. educational programs enabling audiences to get up Wayne and Gayle Pence, Blair Timmy’s Nook opened in 1950, “There was no other place to go,” close and personal while teaching respect for wildlife and Buzz Murphy, who arrived in Wyatt, Gail Garlinghouse, and and the environment. See CRUISE, page 14 Ellen O’Neill. M jE V tR Y j F Reporter Island BBQ RIBS a CHICKEN - 13 Dinners for $15, m SEAPOOD ■ SPORTS • SPIRITS 4:30-5:30pm 38 Years of Fresh Fish m. Friday is Lobster Night! on Sanibel Island! CHRISTMAS DAY In addition to our regular menu we will be featuring: For more \ i Prime Rib & Roast Turkey information please call Plus the largest selection of fresh fish on the Islands. Grill Open Mon-Sat 4:00pm - Midnight Restaurant Open 7 Days 4:30pm - 9:00pm The American Legion • Post 123-Sanibel 11130 am for Football, Sunday Only! Oyster Bar Open Thursday - .Saturday 239.472.9979 Fish Market Open at I lam - 9pm (2pm - 9pm Sunday) i*v. 472-3128 • 703 Taraaa Bay Road • www.prawabrakar.coin 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road (Mile Marker 3) *W b. v GLMLS t o a MONDAY l4nited Chu/itA eft C/vUtf a ■o a A HOLIDAY SEASON OF C3 2 TUESDAY MEMORABLE SERVICES ANGEL HAIR U December 24, 2015 WEDNESDAY ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE BEACH CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE VEGE 5:00PM, a free will offering will benefit F.I.S.H. and The Salvation Army THURSDAY December 24, 2015 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE FRIDAY 9:00PM in our sanctuary SATURDAY December 27, 2015 LASAGNA B0L( BELL SUNDAY 7:45AM, 9:00AM & 11:00AM NIGHT SPECIAL SUNDAY * m S A N I 8 E L CONGREGAT OSAL 239-472-15^1 UNITED PERIWINKLE WAY O’PEN 7 -DAYS A F/E tX CHURCH 2050 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-0497 • www.sanibelucc.org SANI9EL iSLANT CL Fron* 11 to close CHRIST I I 21st A nnual M in i Golf E vent a t T h e Community House Saturday, Dec. 26, through Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Page 17 ALSOINSIDETODAY ALSOINSIDETODAY AISOINSIDETODAY ALSOINSIDETODAY Shell Shocked...... 18 Poetic License...... 28 Island Faces...... 38 What’s Blooming...... 24 Calendar...... 29-32 Captiva Current...... 39 Living Sanibel...... 25 Island H om e...... 34 Classifieds...... 43 Pfeifer Realty is... 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Tony Lapi, Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts president and chief executive offi cer, said years ago he was on the board of the Community Association at a time when they were looking for ways to hold PHOTO PROVIDED a fundraiser without interfering with the One of the many families that has merchants. participated in past years. “We wanted to come up with an event that would be neutral,” he said for The itude to those that have helped throughout Community House. “Thanks to the mer the years. chants, they contributed to make it the "None of this would be possible without success it is.” the volunteers who man this,” Lapi said. This year marks the 21st annual Mini “We really appreciate their help.” Golf Event at The Community House, He continued to say he also has a great 2173 Periwinkle Way, running from 10 deal of gratitude for the businesses and indi a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, through viduals who have sponsored the event. Tuesday, Dec. 29. Admission is $3 for The event has been a great fundraiser for adults; $2 per child. PHOTO PROVIDED The Community House raising between The inside of The Community House is transformed into a mini golf Daily prizes are given out thanks to dona $ 10,000 to $ 11,000 a year. course for the annual Mini Golf Event. tions from the island businesses in 12 divi Lapi said the event is a fun and tradition sions. To go al affair for the family to enjoy. He said he “We may have over 1,000 people play loves seeing the kids come and have a good time, as well as families playing the game it, but because they come stretched out What: 21st annual Mini Golf Event over the whole day or evening, it doesn’t Where: The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, together. seem to be a big event,” Lapi said. When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, through Tuesday, Dec. 29. “It gives the people, not just on the island, The golfing is held inside The Admission: $3 for adults; $2 per child. but the guests of different resorts, or condo Community House, allowing participants rentals, something to do before dinner, or ______to play rain or shine. Lapi said they turn when they finish dinner,” Lapi said. the big hall, as well as part of the middle Some of the holes feature water, an old ner up, or decorate a hole,” Lapi said. “It’s The merchants that support the cause room of the house into 18 holes complete windmill with an actual fan, slides where a pretty unique setup. We haven’t modi hand out passes for the customers to enjoy with vegetation. Raymond Lumber lends the ball goes through a series of pipes, as fied it very much. The holes are tricky to the Mini Golf Event. The Community House 4x4’s to help with well as other innovative scenes. putt and people seem to enjoy it.” For more information, call (239) 472- Islander Sanibel-Captiva the layout. “Many of the sponsors will put a ban He said he extends a great deal of grat- 2155. BIG ARTS 8 STRAUSS THEATER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: A Beautiful Plant Makes a Memorable Gift d c t p p y ' 4 3 k • Traditional Christmas Poinsettias add a festive holiday flair • Elegant Orchids are easy to care for and long-blooming • Christmas Cactus are available in NOW THROUGH a wide range of colors and can be grown indoors throughout the year DECEMBER 31 Stop by In The Garden to choose Featuring favorite standards that will take you the PERFECT GIFT. through a musical WINTER WONDERLAND. Tins fresh, spectacular holiday revue will cheer and excite the whole family! R,.S. WALSH See website for specific dates and times L a n d s c a p i n g In The Garden Tickets: Adults $35, Student/Child $5 Box Office: 239-472-6862 or online www.BIGARTS.org 3889 Sanibel Captiva Road across from the Sanibel School (239) 395-5859 www.rswalsh.com ^STRAUSS Serving Southwest Florida for 30 years THEATER WWW Find us on Facebook BIG ARTS I 239-395-0900 I Sanibel, Florida 33957 Sanibel-Captiva Islander______captivasanibel.com Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 B Page 18 changes the subject to the awful year the Miami Miami the year awful the to subject the changes the all stack to is elves the of the job that Santa remind bring we When appreciation. and love is Santa from ed strike until Santa understands that even his reindeer reindeer his chil- the to even cheer good bring help that We too. feelings have understands Santa until strike presents before we take off and that they can’t fly Santa Santa fly can’t they that and off take we before presents don’t we if that says simply he attention Santa’s to this fly to us allows that dust magic the and stamina our the with stingy very been also He’s issue. this on day Dolphins are having. are Dolphins we When instead. it do can elves the jobs our like want ever we All conditions? working for that imagine you Can bite. frost got almost all we that severe so were loves he us tells never Santa that is strike on out going increase help to Christmas each need we corn magic of time the us give won’t Santa But, chimneys. between breather a of more take to like simply we’d and sled the ously. an take to Prancer told Claus Santa doctor. a see to ed ae en oe hitae wee h so ad ice and snow the where Christmases some There been thin. and have thick through together been We’ve us. easily. more recent Trump Donald takes that him simply told We Santa and granted. for us years 3,000 past the for Claus Santa with exclusively worked We’ve agentry. free and sleep. night’s good a get and aspirin week, Last high. sky gone has insurance medical of around pilgrimage annual his on Claus Santa escort to reindeer us on relying been have who world the around have they and reindeer the from statement a It’s office. ly made us a better offer, but Santa doesn’t take us seri us take doesn’t Santa but offer, better a us made ly plan pension a bargaining, collective to right the have we that acknowledge to refuses simply he fact, In agent. want and antlers his of one with problem a had Prancer cost to the that and refuses changed Santa have times plan? that medical acknowledge a have that even to believe don’t you we attempt Can any conditions. made working our hasn’t improve and granted simply has for us Claus Santa taken years 500 past the For orated. every children to happiness and joy bring to world the were reindeer the and Santa that 1 thought time, one world. the of history entire the where. 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Tempestt and Espinal Luis Juan Rotella, breath to chance a get doesn’t audience The impact. two have to want don’t we and island the on families Logue said about the song “Do They Know it’s it’s Know They “Do song enjoying,” the should and about holidays supporting the said and what sharing Logue and - are mean all really we lucky how World.” the Are “We original the was which contem such and Year,” the of Time Wonderful Most a as given be will which each, $250 at valued cates, $5. are children and students Dec. and Eve, Year’s New until runs and 18 Dec. Friday, day music with lots of fantastic costumes and high high and Artistic Theater costumes Strauss Herb fantastic of numbers,” dance lots energy with music day off last weekend at the Herb Strauss Theater full of of full everyone get to Theater guaranteed Strauss snow Herb and songs the at Christmas weekend last off show appeals to everybody. to appeals show Christmas.” Christmas,” it’s Know They “Do and Me” to Means “The Christmas,” Little a Need “We Holidays,” Happy statement. prepared a in Congress shows. random three during surprise adults for $35 are Tickets shows. p.m. 4 with Sundays the entire lexicon of different genres of Christmas Christmas of genres different of lexicon songs.” entire the into the spirit of the holiday season. holiday the of spirit the into ing the Christmas show they always make sure the the sure make always they show Christmas the ing Melissa said a production,” to joy this extra little supports a add who to wanted patron and family the in of exception the with p.m. 7:30 at starts show The 31. Director Bobby Logue said. “We kind of go through through go of kind “We said. Logue Bobby Director [email protected] McCOY ByMEGHAN Strauss Theater Strauss offers holiday show holiday offers Her favorite numbers include songs sung by Logue Logue by sung songs include numbers years,” favorite four Her in performance first my is “This Holidays Happy of aspect an is camaraderie The stopped,” never and bug the got during just I there theater “From musical into dove first Legarreta “I’m rehearsing and I have some new friends here here friends new some have I and rehearsing “I’m his said he show, the of numbers the all of Out Rotella became involved in musical theater at the the at theater musical in involved became Rotella Logue perfect,” been Samantha has period Legarreta, rehearsal Victor “The includes cast The the fill that songs beautiful many the to addition In “It’s a Christmas song to raise awareness about about awareness raise to song Christmas a “It’s certifi gift three donating is Jewelers Congress “This is the time of the year when there are a lot of of lot a are there when year the of time the is “This everyone to geared musical a of idea the love “We Happy Holidays! A Musical Celebration opened opened Celebration Musical A Holidays! Happy I’ bscly fe go tiue o atsi holi fantastic to tribute good feel a basically “It’s When Logue sits down with staff and starts design starts and staff with down sits Logue When Bag,” the With “Man include songs the of Some A high energy, joyful Christmas celebration kicked kicked celebration Christmas joyful energy, high A the heart that is already on the stage performing.” stage the on already is that heart the costume Corral, man stage and Jorge Dougherty is Nancy and Sandy engineer by designs sound Trummel, nicians put even more heart into the show in addition to to addition in show the into tech heart Our more them. for even put experience nicians that making is that stage Adam Neri. Debi is is ager designer production and director technical Song.” “Christmas said. Espinal up,” mess don’t and everybody of high school. She said since moving to New York she she York training. New more to lot a moving received since has said She school. high of during his performance in Happy Holidays. Happy in performance his during life.” most my the in felt “It’s ever have most. I that the sensation enjoys he amazing what of said Espinal Bag.” a With “Man with harmonies doing is cast entire Nights.” the of ‘Rhythm for member here on stage,” Logue said. “It isn’t just the people on the the on people the just isn’t “It said. Logue stage,” on here match and sound the make to able be and rhythm the get life, musical theater attracted her during her senior year year senior her during her attracted theater musical life, cast Celebration Musical A Holidays! Happy The was amazing,” Perrin said. Perrin amazing,” was and I’m super basic. This has been a challenge for me to me for challenge a been has This basic. super I’m and to York 2013. New in to career acting moved his then pursue He professionally. it doing people.” lovely these stage the of all sharing with back be to glad “I’m said. Perrin show,” rehearses for the last time before opening night. opening before time last the for rehearses Dominican Republic his senior year of high school before before school high of year senior his Republic Dominican Christmas a do to wanted always I because cool so It’s olwMga @sadrehno Twitter. on @IslanderMeghan Meghan Follow have we what for people of army an takes it theater “In the Angelo, Joseph is show the of director musical The This past summer she traveled to Sanibel as a cast cast a as Sanibel to traveled she summer past This “I”m glad to be back again doing a Christmas show. show. 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What kinds October and November, we were able to add ize that you want more quality of life and for mmcc0 [email protected] of ideas they had for the 11 (a.m.) on essential total fitness class the community to be with you during that," The annual Island Seniors improvements and starting Nov. 30. So, we have a 9:30 (a.m.) he said. Membership Meeting attracted enhancements and maybe Monday, Wednesday and Friday and usual Ruane shared information about the dignitaries, as well as members, new activities and offer ly starting in January we have an 11 (a.m.).” Civic Core, a concept of a town center that Friday, Dec. 11, as information ings,” Schulz said. Another question on the survey asked for has evolved through a conceptual plan of how well the center did last A portion of the survey any talent, skill or expertise that individual's approved by the council. year was shared and what’s in included a list of the activ would want to share with Senior Center "We have got down to square footage store for 2016. ities and offerings the cen members. and we are navigating through the cost esti President Tom Ledgerwood ter provides. “We got over 25 people that said, ‘yeah I mates,” he said. “We believe we are very said the Senior Center is some "Out of the 227, 130 know how to do line dancing. I could teach close to the cost for this to work." what unique and important people took part in fitness French. 1 could talk about gardening,'” The cost will be covered by a contribu because primarily what they classes,” Schulz said. “The Schulz said. tion from BIG ARTS, the city taking on the offer is fun for its 730 members. Kevin Ruane second highest were the . Figures were also shared on how well the responsibility of building the Senior Center With feedback from it’s mem ater tickets. Third and annual Trash & Treasure sale did this year, portion and the remaining funds coming bers, he said they are searching for more vol fourth were arts and crafts followed by which was record breaking. Phillips said the from across the bridge. unteers, so they can add additional activities. kayaking.” ladies and volunteers that dedicated their Ruane explained that Sanibel receives “One of the things we are kind of looking According to Program Manager Trish time to the sale brought in more than about 13 cents to the dollar, with approxi at is we have had some request for bingo,” Phillips, 7,138 attended such fitness classes $13,000. mately 26 cents going to Lee County. The Ledgerwood said. “I can tell you that we are as happy hour, essential total fitness and “Thank you to everyone here who has remaining monies goes to schools and the not interested in having a bingo game here power hour. Yoga also had a strong atten helped out, whether you picked something fire district. He said his job is to get some of for profit. This is a recreational activity and dance of 2,560. up for us, ran a program, filled in whenever the 26 cents back to Sanibel. we would like to run it a couple times to see Out of the 15 fitness classes offered a we needed it,” she said. “You guys are won "It amounts to about $21 million a year if there is interest, people like it and how we week, attendance rose to 9,698 through derful. To me the most amazing thing is that we pay to Lee County,” Ruane said. should do it. The problem is we need people November. when we get a new member walk in the "Our concept is really the Civic Core and to help.” Phillips said a total of 626 individuals door. You immediately accept them and what we are trying to do is put together not Three or four volunteers are being participated in kayaking. The program was start telling them all about the programs that only the costs associated with it, but how it sought. expanded to two days a week. you all have here. You are terrific ambassa would operate.” Board Member Shirley Schulz revealed Schulz said they were not surprised to dors for the island seniors.” ' He received support from Lee County ______the results of a survey that was issued a few learn that the survey revealed individuals Mayor Kevin Ruane, as well as all five mayors about seven years ago when they months ago. She said 227 members wanting more fitness options. council members, attended the annual mem formed a coalition. responded to the survey, which is more than “That meant some different kinds of bers meeting. “When we do have an opportunity to go 30 percent of their membership. things and more classes of what we are “We are thrilled in what you all do here. before the Lee County commissioners as an “Our goal was to find out more about the offering today,” she said. “Given the feed Honestly it is really the initiative that came agenda item, all mayors will be there to sup- Islander Sanibel-Captiva membership and what kind of things they back, as well as the numbers we saw in from so many people like yourselves to real See MEETING, page 36 OLF*CLUB Contact ShefgWatum e'mbership & MarketlrVg |]% ^^;'s 239.472.2155 after its wintertime wintertime its anytime after then October, for, care to Easy star. our fuzzy. and green light sweet ahh sniff, a Take rae os f neet in interest of three lots create flora pendulant of These stages dried as flowers. ball use look people that tan varnish a into morphs blooms Post time. winter during up until the beginning of of beginning the until mine, up prune and shape I occurs which blooming, profuse fragrance the accompanies like stalks. vanilla pendulous tree by are the from balls suspended These shape. 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There are no homes, roads and filling in canals, no gas stations, no telephone but the entire project to poles, or any sign of civiliza restore the land to a more A canal located in tion except for empty roads natural state is expected to Picayune Strand. that appear to take you -A take decades to complete. PHOTO BY nowhere. Once called Charlie Sobczak The Picayune Strand Southern Golden Gates State Forest totals more CHARLES SOBCZAK Estates, this undeveloped Living than 78,615 acres (118 subdivision, along with the square miles). To the east adjacent Belle Meade subdi S an ibel lies the Fakahatchee Strand docks. The other trail, known as the Sabal part of the federal Comprehensive vision to the west, were once and beyond that the enor Palm hiking trail, is 3.2 miles long and Everglades Restoration Project (CERP). destined to be the two largest mous Big Cypress National wanders through a forest of cypress trees More information about the strand and its developments in all of Florida. Preserve. Together with Everglades that were left uncut in the 1950s. This future restoration can be found at www. They were the brainchild of Jack and National Park and the Florida Panther short trail provides a glimpse into what evergladesfoundation.org. Leonard Rosen, the brothers who purchased National Wildlife Refuge, along with tens the original forest must have once looked the land from the Lee-Tidewater Cypress of thousands of acres of private land, this like. Visitors can also wander down some This is an excerpt Company after it had logged off all of the vast region forms the backbone for the of the empty roadbeds in search of wading from The Living Gulf virgin cypress timber in the late 1950s. The survival of the Florida panther, the only birds and other wildlife. These are not Coast - A Nature Rosens’ Gulf American Land Corporation is remnant population of wild pumas left in marked hiking trails, however, so care Guide to Southwest considered by many to have originated the the eastern U.S. The area has a large deer should be taken not to get lost in this maze Florida by Charles “swampland in Florida” sales scheme, sell and wild hog population, making it prime of endless deserted streets. Sobczak. The book ______ing 1.2 5-acre parcels to unsuspecting panther habitat. Over time the Picayune Strand will is available at all investors up north. Unbeknownst to these Other wildlife sightings might include regain its former glory. As part of the Big the Island book buyers, during the rainy season most of these the elusive red-cockaded woodpecker, Cypress drainage basin, its roads and canals stores, Baileys, two subdivisions were underwater. Gulf black bear, bald eagles, wood storks, and will eventually disappear, and the gigantic Jerry’s and your I American built 227 miles of road and dug Big Cypress fox squirrels. The preserve sheet flows that once covered the land will favorite online j Sanibel-Captiva Islander Sanibel-Captiva 83 miles of drainage ditches here before the has two primary trails for recreational use, return. This ambitious restoration project is sites. | state of Florida shut down the entire opera both located in the western Belle Meade tion because of fraudulent and misleading tract. The longer trail, 22 miles in length, sales practices. is part of Florida’s. State Forest In 1985, Florida began an ambitious plan Trailtrotter Program, which is designed to to buy back all the individually owned get visitors out on horseback to enjoy the parcels, numbering 17,000, and reclaim the state forests and preserves. It includes an 85 square miles of developed land included equestrian camping area and 10 pad- Christmas Eve services at p U v e Mi Sanibel Community Church nutdoQf Celebrate Christmas Eve at Sanibel Periwinkle Way. For more information call Community Church during one of four (239) 472-2684, or visit www.sani- opportunities of worship. belchurch.com. Facebook At 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. the service will be held in the Sanctuary. SCC will host contemporary worship serv ices with full praise team. At 8 p.m. a traditional Christmas service, with the Chancel Choir leading carols of praise will be held. The message of the evening at all four services will come from shepherds who have just seen the new-bom King. fT m U esjg A final traditional service will be at 11 p.m. in the Hppkal Dlni Vumpy'L1'1" Historic Chapel, concluding with communion at mid night. Each of the services will include the lighting of the candles and singing of “Silent Night.” Because Christmas is a VOTED III time of giving, a special offering will be received at each of the services in sup port of Community Housing Open 7 *im 9 pm / l>*ivs *i W eek & Resources. 7,161 P e r i w i n k l e W ii. v * Sanibel Islam ! Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 219.477.0606 * San ibellslan d l’ow.t om Sanibel-Captiva Islander______captivasanibel.com Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 U Page 26 friends, held each year to benefit the the benefit to year and each families their held and friends, kids for day fun hs rga hl te col o secure to school the help program this a Festival, Seahorse the support to help Dorrie the in past. grants Kiwanis of Director recipients regular Executive Museum Barbara Principal support School Sanibel welcome the the was receive to hand On Sanibel the to grants presented Captiva School Fund and the FFA. Proceeds from from Proceeds FFA. the and Fund School Shell Bailey-Matthews and Harten Von Shell Bailey-Matthews and School Hipschman. Both organizations have been been have organizations Both Hipschman. meeting. breakfast recent its at Museum Sanibel School & Shell Museum receive Kiwanis grants Kiwanis receive Museum Shell & School Sanibel h Kwns lb f aie & Sanibel of Club Kiwanis The o h Snbl col te rn will grant the School, Sanibel the For 472-2113 (extension 114) or by e-mail at at e-mail by or 114) (239) at (extension Stanley, Beau Secretary, 472-2113 contact Recording should seats Board open the our of one for run to like would IWA. with involvement from benefit could which of residents be must Directors pay. without serve who 2016. every month. Directors are elected by the Membership at at Membership the by elected are Directors month. every or IWA with business do potentially could which enterprise candidates. [email protected] by by [email protected] an in involvement interest, of active to, conflict no limited official have not an must but or Directors including Corporate IWA Board Members other all or IWA Member. attend condominium be a can of must they representative that and so meetings, Captiva, or Sanibel R. John and and term, Sloan, 2nd his E. for running Ralph is Sloan by Mr. held Cunningham. seats currently The election. are for up be will Directors of Board our on IWAIs Annual Meeting to be held in April. Anyone who who Anyone April. in held be to Meeting Annual IWAIs term. final and 3rd his completing is Cunningham Mr. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of of Tuesday fourth the on held normally are Meetings IWA is governed by a five member Board of Directors Directors of Board member five a by governed is IWA seats two year next and again, IWA at time election is It Background checks are required on all Board Board all on required are checks Background o ae ta Jnay 8. January than later no n sml te ihs rprd nte episodes. the in prepared dishes the sample and School. 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Food Southwest Bank of Chapin Harry the to ANUARY 1 3 53 PM -5:30 M * P 3 10 Y R A U N JA A portion of each ticket sold will be donated sold will of each ticket A portion TICKETS ARE $35 ARE TICKETS The field trips transport students to the the to students transport trips field The not materials budget. and basic its by covered equipment teaching or visit the Kiwanis Facebook page. a.m., Facebook 8 at Kiwanis the visit Tuesdays or Club Tennis & Golf kids!” the about all live “It’s with experiences hands-on have and shells about learn they where museum program. trip field museum’s Adopt-a-Class the popular including educational efforts, supports outreach grant the Museum, weekly breakfast meetings at The Dunes Dunes The at meetings breakfast their by weekly drop can Club Kiwanis the about shells. 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Florida For 25 Years John N aumann ssociates TRACY WALTERS' CONNIE WALTERS &, A TT49 PERIWINKLE WAY » SANIBEL, FL 33957 J Sanibel-Captiva Islander______captivasanibel.com Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 M Page 28 taught documentary filmmaking at UCLA at filmmaking documentary taught elec covering project journalism citizen Fairfax. & Melrose and Onion The Post, and son of Richard and Sally Ennis of of Ennis Sally and Richard of son filmmaker and California a Ennis, Wellington hour- The local. and state national, - govern of ment levels three all at year this tion atten league of focus the been has process The party. holiday before annual Stakes” their High enjoying Democracy’s Play: University of Southern California and has has and the California and Southern of of University University York board New film the at attended schools He on Pictures. is Interest and Public problems a tion Vote,” the “Video of co-founder is He Sanibel. 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County Lee from customers, to Christmas “Merry “Falling in Love" in “Falling “I ’ve Got You Under My Skin" My Under You Got ’ve “I The night before before night The ” ” “ License Joe Pacheco Joe Poetic ae2 eko ensa,Dcme 3 05 eaptivasanibel.com 2015 23, December Wednesday, of Week B 29 Page rid a n d e r LET’SGO Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Register for Rec’s cheerleading team Registration for the Sanibel Recreation Center's Cheerleading Team has begun. This is a non-com petitive program available to enthusi astic and energetic youth between kindergarten and fifth grade. Participants will cheer during the Youth Flag Football games on Friday evenings from January through mid- March at the Sanibel Ballfields. The cost is $53 for Rec members and $70 for non-Rec members. Practices will be held on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 6. Volunteering opportunities are available. The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. 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Hookers S.S. a, Sanibel Way, one Drive, Pointe ai Lounge Patio t ity n u m m o C at a, Sanibel Way, a, Sanibel Way, a, Sanibel Way, os Lane, Rosse a, Sanibel Way, Rosse Lane, Rosse Rosse Lane, Rosse 41 Middle 1451 Mucky Duck Mucky Grill, 5400 S 5400 Grill, y Sa ibel an S ay, W 11509 Andy 11509 11506 Andy 11506 11546 Andy 11546 sad Cow Island Gulf Drive, Gulf Fort Myers Fort h Beach the Rum Bar & Bar Rum Doc Ford’s Doc Restaurant Casa Ybel Casa RC Otters RC ere & George nt Ybel t in o P ny, an p m o C LOCATION endy’s W Traders Sundial Sanibel Captiva Captiva Captiva e ng in rew B IL Cielo IL Resort se u o H BARBARA SMITH BARBARA EGN ROSE MEAGAN & BILL SMOKIN @ SEA BREEZE SEA @ A FELKER SAM AE2 FACE 2 FACE 4:30 to 9 p.m. 9 to 4:30 BRUBAKER & BRUBAKER o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 A Mc E N U cC M PAT 6 to 10 p.m. 10 to 6 REYNOLDS o1 p.m. 11 to 8 7 to 10 p.m. 10 to 7 6 to 9 p.m. 9 to 6 o7 p.m. 7 to 4 FEDERICO o 1 pm. p.m 10 to 6 WORKMAN SCOOTER BARBARA SANGRIA D O O G L L A :0 p.m. 6:30 WEDNESDAY SUNSET DEXTER WOODY noon @ noon @ E C Y O R GENE CAFE CHRIS islandBEAT - pm. o mi ght h ig n id m to . p.m 9 MORGAN AND MORGAN DAHLEN TRIO DAHLEN RC MALIBU ERIC AE2 FACE 2 FACE AE2 FACE 2 FACE 4:30 to 9 p.m. 9 to 4:30 McDOUGALL R E K L E F M A S A Mc E N U cC M PAT o1 p.m. 10 to 7 6 to 10 p.m. 10 to 6 o 1 p.m. 11 to 8 o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 REYNOLDS LD A N O D C M t 1 pm. p.m 10 to 6 6 to 9 p.m. 9 to 6 JAZZ JAM JAZZ DUSK DUO DUSK 10:30 p.m. 10:30 SCOOTER E K O A R A K o pm. p.m 9 to 7 FRIENDS THURSDAY 30 pm. p.m 0 :3 6 “DUKE” DANNY noon @ STEVE 7:30 to 7:30 noon @ T T O C S OPEN GARY EARL N O S M O H T K N A R F MEPHISKAPHELES, NMENT N E M IN A T R E T N E SMOKIN BILL BILL SMOKIN EGN ROSE MEAGAN SCHNEI R E ID E N H C S Y O R noon to 11:30 p.m. 11:30 to noon BIN BARGAIN and 6:309:30top.m. ASKULTURA, THE ASKULTURA, K HY TH KA & N A E D FREECOASTERS, NKELMANN N A M L E K IN W 4:30 to 9 p.m. 9 to 4:30 Y E R F N O C N A D PAT McCUNE PAT M MAYFI LD IE F Y A M IM K SKA FEST with FEST SKA o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 DOUGALL L A G U O cD M 6 to 10 p.m. 10 to 6 REYNOLDS o mi ght h ig n id m to THOMSON o9 p.m. 9 to 6 TTHI E L T IS H T AT DUSK DUO DUSK o 1 pm. p.m 10 to 6 SCOOTER LD A N O D C M 8:30 p.m. 8:30 o 9 . . p.m 9 to 6 ENGLISH t 9 . . p.m 9 to 7 30 p.m 0 :3 6 RENATA noon @ FRIDAY FRANK PERRY noon @ E G D O L E V E T S T T O C S m. .m p 9 Z Z A J with D N A & D O O G L L A E C Y O R 30 t 30 pm. p.m 0 :3 9 to 0 :3 6 MARIO INFANTI MARIO PNAUTI S L A IC T U A N IP H :0t p.m. 9 to 4:30 AE2 FACE 2 FACE Captiva Sani6eC R O D U T N A D A Mc E N U cC M PAT o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 dni t h ig n id m o t AUDYSUNDAY SATURDAY REYNOLDS o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 t 1 pm. p.m 10 to 6 FEDERICO t 4 pm. p.m 4 to 1 LD A N O D C M 6 to 9 p.m. 9 to 6 O U D K S U D SCOOTER N A G R O M MITCHEM t 9 . . p.m 9 to 7 o pm. p.m 9 to 6 8:30 p.m. 8:30 AY ELT H Y JA HAROLD 30 . . p.m 0 :3 6 RENATA Y N N A D noon @ noon @ T T O C S m. .m p 9 GENE D N A B > N A G R O M Y N N A D ENDS @ S D N IE R F D N A CK IC R E D O R O E G PNAUTI S L A IC T U A N IP H Y E R F N O C N A D AE FACE 2 FACE 4:30 to 9 p.m. 9 to 4:30 KER E LK E F M A S o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 dni t h ig n id m o t o 0 .. v p.m. 10 to 6 S T U N O C O C AC VEE MARC t 1 pm. p.m 10 to 6 JOHNSON R A B L O O P t pm. p.m 9 to 6 t pm. p.m 4 to 1 “DUKE” noon @ noon @ m. .m p 9 DAVID GARY D N A B EARL - S WORKMAN A M K R O W IS R H C N O S M O H T K N A R F ALLGOOD O O G L L A E C Y O R D O O G L L A E C Y O R RA HULING BRYAN OB HUTTO ROBBY NETIMENT ENTERTAINM :0t :0 p.m. 8:30 to 5:30 4:30 to 9 p.m. 9 to 4:30 o 1 p.m. 11 to 8 o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 MARGARITA “M IE ISLAND LIVE o8 p.m. 8 to 5 t 0 . . p.m 10 to 6 t 0 . . p.m 10 to 6 MONDAYS” RENATA MONDAY DUPUY noon @ noon @ MARK STYLE - 30 o 103 pm. p.m 0:30 1 to 0 :3 7 C BY D E T S O H IC M MORGAN AND MORGAN N E P O Y L K E E W 4:30 to 9 p.m. 9 to 4:30 E LIMERI KEN 7 to 10 p.m. 10 to 7 A Mc E N U cC M PAT 6 to 10 p.m. 10 to 6 DOUGALL L A G U O cD M o 1 p.m. 11 to 8 o 1 p.m. 11 to 8 o 0 p.m. 10 to 6 MARC VEE MARC WORKMAN I MITCH SIR t 0 . . p.m 10 to 6 TUESDAY PN MIC OPEN FRIENDS ENGLISH IE K N A R F UM LU L O P @ @ DANNY PERRY noon @ NIGHT CHRIS E V E T S noon . ♦ ♦ ae3 BWe fWdedy eebr2,21 captivasanibel.com 2015 23, December Wednesday, of Week B 31 Page ■RKMAXsAWARDj iWINNiniGlREALTOR! 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Wednesday, islander The Community House is happy to provide this hs eis tuh b Krn Semmelman, Karen by taught series, This 2173 Community locatedThe at is House educational and unique this miss Don’t Hurricane Damage r f Damage Mold -o — Two satisfying nights in the theater arcn u> Two nights in a row, lucky This was the first of a The joy of that evening tumbled into the language and at least a 100 sexual one liners, u» me and all the people who whole series of what I felt were second delight. “The Eight: Reindeer but go. and see for yourself what courageous were there, too. One was a “Rainbow Room Concerts.” Monologues,” at The Laboratory' Theater of theater looks like. It will be a sell out. Order musical revue celebrating It was the place to be seen and Florida. Right up front, this is not your goody soon. The box office is: (239) 218-0212, or nrt> Frank Sinatra, at The BIG heard in New York in it’s hey goody two shoes Christmas Show. It’s a www.laboratorytheaterflorida.com. TT ARTS Schein Hall, the other day. Meg Ryan was there in whole lot more, outlandish and confronting, And if you can’t make the Reindeers an outlandish and challenging “Sleepless in Seattle” and so funny as hell, and a real tour de force for the before it closes on Dec. 20, plan ahead to see play at my favorite courageous was Barbara Streisand in eight actors lucky to be cast in it. their next feature. Jan 8 to 23. “The Velocity an theater. “Prince of Tides.” Maybe I sat there, marveling at each entirely dif of Autumn.” Ms. Trossbach, the artistic 3 The Sinatra revue had all they’ll be back. But, we have it ferent monologue. What fun it must be to director, saw the play in New York, and was v>rt the gray heads in the audience right here on the Island, thanks play in this show. The plot is simple and persuasive enough to get this Florida a 65 mouthing the lyrics of the 23 to The BIG ARTS program might turn off some prudes, because Santa Premiere for us. It’s a play about an 80 year 1*5 songs listed in the program and mers. has been accused of some sexual boundary old artist battling for her independence when o about four or five more that the The next three of the six “ problems. They each tell their take on it. And her family wants her in assisted living. I, per trio just wanted to sing. Sidney B. Simon More Music Events” are: those are a riot. I had eight favorites as I sat sonally, wouldn’t miss it for any reason, even Pre-Owned Quality Furniture & Home Accessories 5£ Now Accepting ET 3 FURNITURE ^ a consignments : ON-SITE CUSTOM DESIGN & REPAIR CENTER Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm 11637 Kelly Rd., Ft. 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Island Sanibel well-loved a feathers’ and the sculptor for named Club, Feather Sprankle Jim the in membership and pin a feather off auction to fundraiser hc hss pca eet ec ya wt te rit in artist the with year each events special hosts which tion and education efforts at J.N. “Ding” Darling Darling “Ding” J.N. at efforts education and tion Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) (DDWS) Refuge the of Society-Friends Wildlife Darling n ansil, ls te cnevto poet at projects conservation other ‘Ding.’” plus Gainesville, in EGGstra a r t s G G ‘E e r u t a e f cltrJm pake n DW president DDWS and Sprankle Jim Sculptor Doris Hardy with a nest of eggs. of nest a with Hardy Doris al chance drawi g in w a r d e c n a to ’ h g c n l’ i ia ‘D c r e o p f s ild W o G ISLAND “Seating is limited and we once again anticipate a a anticipate again once we and limited is “Seating “In past years, a Sprankle feather has fetched up to up fetched has feather Sprankle a years, past “In For more information on the event or sponsorship sponsorship or event the on information more For reservation by is event 23 Feb. the to Attendance In keeping with the theme, Sprankle will carve a red a carve will Sprankle theme, the with keeping In Besides a hand-carved and painted Jim Sprankle pin, Sprankle Jim painted and hand-carved a Besides It has become a tradition for the annual “Ding” “Ding” annual the for tradition a become has It WILD FEBRUARY20U 23. PHOTO PROVIDED PROVIDED PHOTO of auction. an of drawing instead instead drawing Feb. for Tuesday, Wild Go special” chance chance special” but continues, on event “Ding” with an “EGGstra an “EGGstra with tradition the 23, Formerly the the Formerly At this year’s year’s this At ah oy od A oto fte pro the of portion A sold. copy each go to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of to go the Clinicfor the Rehabilitation of willsales painting and book from ceeds inscribe personally will Roberts tion. Women Who Make Southwest Southwest Make Who Women from Peace.” “Dream ect, works eagle, the Ozzie of Wildlife. recep the at purchase for available be will book, brand-new a Johnson, Brian p.m. 7 to p.m. are refreshments The 57. Jan. 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Down Slow Southwest Florida, has recently chosen chosen recently has Florida, Southwest One-woman art show and book signing book and show art One-woman Youngsters practice ‘Jingle Bells’ for Christmas program Christmas for Bells’ ‘Jingle practice Youngsters The exhibition will includewill a portraitexhibition The WGCU Public in Media, WGCU partnership artist Sanibel-based Renowned “Retro Art of Myra Roberts” by by Roberts” Myra of Art “Retro Institute. from project Frank” Anne of Roberts “Faces her for Rauschenberg. endorsement of letters received Robert of former Secretary of State Hilary Hilary State of Goodall Jane the and Clinton, Rodham Secretary former estate the including Europe, and States in justice social and arts the in impact rvt cletos cos h United the across collections private Florida. Southwest 40 Anne Frank Intolerance. 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(239) at Mohundro Margaret Margaret Director Children’s Myers.Fort of Hospital Cares/Golisano Captiva Sanibel- and Foundation, Conservation the auction by charities such as CROW, o frhr nomto aot the about information further For PHOTOS PROVIDED PROVIDED PHOTOS PHOTOS PROVIDED PHOTOS ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ P age age P Reindeer strike From page 18 5 M 35 dren of the world. But who will give and loyalty we felt we needed to take a gation to head to the North Pole right away week. Please tune in. Santa’s reindeer good cheer? It’s certainly stand at this time.” to try to bring all the parties together and not Santa. I wonder if it's not too late to try to see if we can end this strike before it's too — Art Stevens is a long-time el.com ib tivasan cap columnist 2015 23, er b ecem D ednesday, W f o eek W We apologize to the children of the resolve this. There’s still some time before late. We must do anything we can to avert for The Islander. 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Thurs., and Fri. at Visit batyam.org 8:30 a.m. Mark Ring and his wife Susan Ring Shabbat Services, Friday Night Reform Holy Days please call found a junonia near Mitchell’s services at 7:30 p.m. Sandcastles Thursday, Dec. 10, while ■ St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal vacationing from Newark, Ohio for their ■ Captiva Chapel by the Sea Church anniversary. Historic Captiva Chapel by the Sea 2304 Periwinkle Way Enjoy shelling on Sanibel, but leave opened for'the winter season on Sunday, Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector ALL live shells behind. The taking of live Nov. 8, 2015. Services are every Sunday at Saturday Eucharist - 5:00 p.m. 11 a.m. thru April 24, 2016. The Sunday Eucharist - 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. shells, including sea stars (starfish), Rev.George E. Morris from Cherry Hill, Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. sand dollars, and sea urchins is prohib N.J., will begin his third and final year as Tuesday Morning Prayer - 9:00 a.m. ited on Sanibel. Chapel Minister.Chapel by the Sea is locat Wednesday Healing Eucharist - 9:00 ed at 11580 Chapin Lane (next to the a.m. MEGHAN MCCOY Captiva Civic Association and public Prayer and Potluck - 1st Wednesdays - library). For details, call (239) 472-1646, 6:00 p.m. or visit captivachapel.com. Taize Service - 3rd Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. ■ First Church-Christ Scientist For more information call (239) 472- 2950 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, 472- 2173 or visit www.saintmichaels- 8684 sanibel.org Sundays, lt):30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. ■ Unitarian Universalists of the Islands Reading Room: Fridays at 10 a.m. to 2050 Periwinkle Way, 433-4901 noon and during season (Jan. to March) on (Sanibel Congregational Church), (Ruth Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. Iyengar/[email protected]) Service on first to noon. Located in rear of church building. Sundays of the month. Potluck supper on third Sundays of the month, December ■ Sanibel Community Church through April, at member’s home. 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472- 2684/sanibelchurch .com Start training tow ard your career goals. Sunday Worship Hours: Traditional Service with Communion, 8 a.m.; Contemporary Service with a n C a p k id ’s church, 9 a.m.; S $ ______Fellowship in courtyard, 10:15 a.m.; Adult and Youth M e d i c a l C e n t e r Sunday School classes, 10:45 a.m.; Traditional M on-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8:30a m -4:30p m Service with choir, 1 1 a.m. Childcare available at all W e d & S a t 8:30a m - 12:30p m er d n Isla a tiv p a el-C ib an S services. ■ Sanibel Congregational R Denis Kuehner, D.O. United Church of Christ 2050 Periwinkle Way, General Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulation Sanibel, 472-0497/sani- belucc.org Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, 4301 Sanibel-Captiva Road Sr. Pastor; Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor Sanibel Island, FL 33957 7:45 a.m. Chapel Service, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Full Service with Sunday School WALK-INS WELCOME & N ursery Care provided. All programs are All patients seen free and open to the public. For further information, con by the Doctor tact the church office at 472- 0497, or visit sanibelucc.org. Tel: 239/472-0700 ■ St. Isabel Catholic F a x : 239/472-0855 Church 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road Participates with 472-2763 Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 Medicare/BCBS/Aetna & United Health Care NEW OWNER! NEW EQUIPMENT! NEW EXPERIENCE! • iNTERioR/ExTERioR ClEANiNq - v . V. • 2 4 H our Rain G uarantee Spot On • C ustom DeTAiliNq ■ MarIne EnqIne Flush t i u ‘ 'j YlluJi • 4 S e IF —SER v ic E B ays & AUTO SPA We H o n o r Competitors Coupons D eIuxe W A s ii'f BUY 1 , ' GIVE ONE! To A FRiENd i Purchase One Car WasIi at | RequIar Price ANd Get One of EquaI or Lesser VaIue foR a FRiENd! I discounts. 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Fashion statements are an important aspect of holiday par ties. Read the story of Donna PHOTOS PROVIDED er d Islan a tiv p a el-C ib an S One of the stations during the Adopt A Class trip to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Karan, a powerhouse within the Museum includes shell art. fashion industry: “My Journey” by Donna Karan Adopt A Class kicks “Donna Karan was bom into the fashion business — her father was a tailor, and her mother was a showroom model and Seventh Avenue saleswoman — yet Karan dreamed of becom ing a dancer like Martha Graham or a singer like Barbra off for the season Streisand. Fashion was her destiny, though. 'My Journey' traces Karan's early days as an intern at Anne Klein, the creation of By MEGHAN McCOY her Seven Easy Pieces, which forever changed the way work [email protected] ing women dressed, and the meteoric rise of her company. The Bailey-Matthews Along with juicy industry stories, Karan candidly discusses her National Shell Museum Adopt A difficult mother and traumatic childhood, her turbulent roman Class Program kicked off its sea tic life, all the loved ones she has lost over the years, and the per son the second week of sonal awakening that occurred just as she reached the height of December with six classrooms professional and financial success. That awakening set Karan from Tropic Isles Elementary down a path of spiritual discovery and self-improvement. From School. est to Kabbalah, from silent retreats to leech therapy. Karan Development Associate Paul tried everything to find, as she writes, “calm in the chaos." But Gulbrandsen said the Sanibel- she also reveals how a chaotic life, fueled by endless curiosity Captiva Kiwanis Club donated and childlike impulses, helped her design seminal collections $1,900 to the Adopt A Class season after season for global powerhouse brands Donna Karan Program enabling fourth grade New York and DKNY. She also details how she has channeled students from Tropic Isles her creativity (and her urge to solve problems and nurture oth Elementary School to visit the ers) into philanthropic work, particularly her early outspoken museum. advocacy for AIDS awareness and research, and the creation of More than 35,000 fourth her Urban Zen Foundation, focusing on integrated healthcare grade students from the Lee and education as well as preservation of culture, which led to County School District have had her current efforts in Haiti. Karan’s life has been crowded with an opportunity to visit the Fourth grade students from Tropic Isles Elementary School glamorous characters and adventures around the world. But she had the opportunity to touch mollusks during their Adopt A See ADOPT A CLASS, page 40 sometimes still feels like that awkward teen from Long Island Class trip to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. who never fit in — which makes her all the more endearing. Brimming with Karan’s infectious energy, ‘My Journey’ is Sanibel Captiva Neighbors Club hosted final rally about much more than the fashion world: It is the story of a young woman whose vision and hard work made her a role The Sanibel Captiva Neighbors and Denise McKee of The Dunes Dance instructor David Flory, model for women everywhere — a woman who dreamed big, Club hosted their final Rally of for orchestrating the evening and of Island Ballroom, was fabulous fought to have it all, broke the rules, and loved passionately 2015, at The Dunes Golf & Tennis providing a . generous appetizer partnering up with the ladies and along the way.” * Club, which recently unveiled its spread of beef, seafood and fruit. serving as DJ. new remodel at a ribbon cutting on The club raised $48 for “Ding” The next rally will be at the * Book jacket/publisher description the island. More than 75 members Darling Wildlife Society, and raf Sanibel Public Library Jan. 7 for attended, enjoying views of the lush fle prizes included a $48 gift cer the new Myra Roberts art exhibit. — Senior Librarian Ann Bradley is branch manager greens and waterways, as well as the tificate to the Dunes, a Myra Visit the Sanibel Island Bookshop, Captiva Memorial Library. upscale interior. Roberts print, and tickets to the or SanibelNeighborsClub.com to Thank you to Leilani Sivsov Florida Everblades. become a member. 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The theme, “Christmas On Sanibel” was a thrilling PHOTO PROVIDED presentation of traditional Christmas songs performed by Harrison Jones, Kelyse Schafer, Daniel Tison, Taylor Peach, Jase Foster, Kahanu Otalvaro, orchestra and choir. Under the direction of Jeffrey Faux, Jony Chavez-Santana, Kekoa Otalvaro, Tegan Clark, Chloe Selby and Gretta Livermon were ______the group received an extended standing ovation at the ready for their big performance. conclusion of the concert. Summit Christian Preschool was part of the Luminary celebration at Sanibel Community The concert was free, with a love offering received for Church Friday, Dec. 4. This class of 3 and 4 year olds (VPK) have preschool Mondays through children who have a parent in prison, providing gifts for Thursdays. them through the ministry of Prison Fellowship-Angel For more information about registration or a tour of the preschool, contact Kathy Stanley at the Tree. 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Cost is $5 for members and $ 10 for non-mem for $ 10 and members for $5 is Cost clothing. ed. hi. i Kui i h instructor. the is Kouril Kim chair. Crafts. Individuals will create marine-themed art that that art marine-themed create will Individuals Crafts. Friday Every Crafts and Arts required. is footwear Athletic balance. and strength core instructor. the schedule class Fitness attend. to card membership their come. required. is registration Advance bers. kayaks, provide will Inc. Seniors, Island kayaks. own award are Prizes nonmembers. are for $5 and Prizes members for non-members. for $5.00 and members for awarded. are they take home. 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Charles Sobczak Realtor Associate, VIP Realty Group 2000 Periwinkle Way • Cell: (239) 850-0710 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.viprealty.com REALTORS* VACANT LAND SELLING AT RECORD PACE! 23,2015 Are we running out of vacant lots? The answer is YES! There are only 59 active lot listings on Sanibel with an additional 4 lots under contract To date we have sold and closed on 43 homesites in 2015. That orter ep R d ______Islan ers.com ap sp ew reezen b ESTATE-SIZED HOMESITE! compares with 27 lot sales in 2014 and 26 PAR EXCELLENCE ON PAR VIEW! This extraordinary lot is .70 of an acre in size and in 2013. Whether you are looking for a This premiere home site in Beachview boasts the higherst coverage zone found on long term investment or wanting to build subdivision has a long, southeastern view Sanibel. Backing up to part of J.N. “Ding” Darling your dream home in Sanibel, you should down the 12th fairway. 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Enjoy the Arthur Hills coverages, this is a great and affordable option for Lakefront with a southeastern exposure this is perhaps designed course and the spectacular clubhouse. In your new home. Call today to request a survey of this one of the few remaining quality near beach lots left on an area of fine homes and reduced to $205,555! oversized parcel. Asking $219,555! ______Sanibel. Asking $380,555 and worth It!.______ GIVE THE GIFT OF NATURE FOR CHRISTMAS! Owning both of these books will keep a little bit of Sanibel on your bookshelf forever, Available at fine retail outlets throughout the island and at your favorite online bookstores. This full-color nature !_ This companion book to guide to Sanibel & .ivtng Samoef%> a must Captiva includes more for ntaure than 600 stunning everywhere. 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Island Reporter______captivasanibel.com ______Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 M P age 50 officer, a gang recognition officer, a K9 handler and also also and handler K9 a officer, recognition gang a officer, Williams Memorial Fund at Sanibel Captiva Community Community Captiva Sanibel at Fund Memorial Williams ate programs and teaching programs for the kids, so that that so kids, experience.” the for invaluable was programs teaching said. and Lusk to programs ate how that,” learn you enjoys helps officer really resource he school a and "Being years 20 over deputy. violence domestic a resource school a be to on moved He -02. 2001 in deputy Koch (both from Ft Myers FL) Myers Ft from (both Koch known have has to light enough bright A fortunate everyone routine. for out comedic a gone ability to and wit stories his with turn to gathering any to fun and laughter year him see to back came who those by missed greatly be build relationships and connect with people. 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War World during Holland in up expe he growing which rienced Holocaust the of dangers the about eration lives. other’s community. that of part integral an friends. became they and and years family his loved who humor of sense great sent to www.harvey-engelhardt.com. to sent Southwest of Center Education & Museum Holocaust The degree in economics and a MBA from Xavier University University Xavier from MBA a and economics in degree 1972. in Irene daughter had a book published based on his father’s diary kept dur kept diary father’s his on based published book a had each enriched turn in and him cherished friends many His 20 for Island Sanibel on living loved he Carla, with Along Years. 30 over for Purchasing Sarah of of Director as division a Corp.) (later Lee Company Packing Meat Kahn’s Florida 4760 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 7 Naples, FL FL Naples, 7 Suite N., Trail Tamiami 4760 Florida to sent be can donations honor cele his In attended life. those Benno’s where brated Community Retirement Point n icnai O i 15. e are Cra ejr in Meijer Carla married He 1956. in OH Cincinnati, in graduat He Benninga. Reina and Jacques to Netherlands ing this time called “In Hiding” and gave talks to groups groups to talks gave and Hiding” “In called time this ing 34103 or a charity of your choice. Condolences can be be can Condolences choice. your of charity a or 34103 Deputy 1950. After moving to Cincinnati, OH, Benno worked for for worked Benno OH, Cincinnati, to moving After 1950. 17th at The Grand Cypress Room/Woodlands at Shell Shell at Room/Woodlands Cypress Grand The at 17th eoil oain cn e ae o h Jh F John the to made be can donations Memorial Benno was born on June 27, 1925 in Leeuwarden, The The Leeuwarden, in 1925 27, June on born was Benno A memorial service was held on Thursday December December Thursday on held was service memorial A gen younger the educating about passionate was Benno Benno was a generous and charming individual with a with individual charming and generous a was Benno “My dad has worked as a school resource officer for for officer resource school a as worked has dad “My uk il eoeo w euiso te sad along island the on deputies two of one be will Lusk John was a generous man to all that knew him and will and him knew that all to man generous a was John But it was his time being the school resource officer officer resource school the being time his was it But John leaves behind his loving partner Heidi Koch, his his Koch, Heidi partner loving his behind leaves John rm ae 1 page From Jamaica and Thailand. and Jamaica England Ilford, in born expanded to resorts in in resorts to expanded South at Tennis of Director December away peacefully Hawaii, Grand Cayman, Cayman, Grand Hawaii, for Resort Plantation Seas passed and 1947 5th April ecfly fe a hr ill short a after peacefully rcdd n et b his by death in preceded Point in Shell Community the Retirement at ness 30 years. His success success His years. 30 ii ad itr i. e is He Mia. sister and Gigi; son loving Carla, years, his 65 of by wife survived is December on FL Myers, Ft. Ron and daughter in law law in daughter and Ron 11th 2015. He was the the was He 2015. 11th 11 th at the age of 90. Benno Benno 90. of 11age the at th John F Williams F John Benno Benninga Benno John F Williams was was Williams F John Benno Benninga died died Benninga Benno ______Obituaries Center Cancer Foundation, 323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Sturgeon Ave., 18th S. 323 Foundation, Cancer Center ministryhealth.org/dcmh/home.nws. Medical County Door Ministry (c/o Fund Spude Center David the to Cancer given donations requests flowers family of lieu the in that Center, Cancer County Door the from Beattie. Alan and Neil nephews Scotland; Hawick, of Man”. Marlboro the with “riding climb on every rung, may you stay forever young.” forever stay you and may stars rung, the to every on ladder a climb build you May you. for do others great Berndt; Spencer and Maxwell Teich; Ben and John titude and dignity, declaring that his only regret in life was was life in regret only his that declaring dignity, and titude need. in all to imparted often sail to on went who rigger and yachtsman intrepid an was wishes all come true, may you always do for others and let and others for do always you may true, come all wishes home.com. Sturgeon in Services Cremation & Home Funeral Huehns Parades. Mullet Island Captiva world-famous the Kelsey Kelsey. Ellie and Stein; Evie grandchildren: Andrew Meghan, and Mclntire; Natalie and Emily Jacob (Jeffrey), Anderson Rachael, Kelsey; Stein Beatrice thinking?), he was of age (what young the at eight own his as twenty claimed he who children a, I 43) OR 54235) WI Bay, gather, to loved gardens everyone his where eye” the place to favorite “sweet in a was shared were that all family with their Filled and Sheila and he homes apparent the perfectly so at was which landscaping of gift given he advice sage the in and Indies, West the to from Africa North adventures many his of recounts colorful the through anchor his down Wisconsin. in setting good finally for globe, the across way his Bay. Condolences may be offered at www.huehnsfuneral- www.huehnsfuneral- at offered be may Condolences Bay. of one sponsoring by of bang a with summer out go the also in He’ll Wisconsin 2016. Bay, Sturgeon in home ly’s Bea Sheila and Merrill Walter, Arthur, Henry, Kelsey Palmer, Brian Teich), (Michael Mclntire Berndt). Kelsey (Phil Barbara Peggy (Jeannine), (Mark), Kelsey Mike (Lawrence), five the and Turner Kathryn daughter, Turner; (Haggerty) laughing and roasting marshmallows over one his many many his one over bonfires. marshmallows roasting and laughing Florida. Island, Captiva and Wisconsin Bay, Sturgeon the high-ranking Deputy on the islands. the on Deputy high-ranking the and that’s why I like it out here. Being on Captiva Captiva on Being residents.” here. and owners out business ing it like too, I wanted why I what that’s “That’s with and said. built he Lusk relationship community,” the personal the and school the to practic just of instead to relationships, opportunities are interpersonal there form that in officer, resource school is who Sawicki, Mike officer and Caizza Joe Deputy with involves community policing and getting out of car meet car of out getting and policing community involves ing law enforcement. law ing He is also survived by his sister, Jeannette Beattie (Jim) (Jim) Beattie Jeannette sister, his by survived also is He Scotty’s sense of humor was legendary and was woven woven was and legendary was humor of sense Scotty’s He received the diagnosis of his illness with grace, for grace, with illness his of diagnosis the received He “I grew up watching the joy my dad always had going going had always dad my joy the watching up grew “I Lusk. for attraction the was That His great love of nature was expressed through a God- God- a through expressed was nature of love great His i tm o Cpia il e iia t hs ie s a as time his to similar be will Captiva on time His A celebration of Scotty’s life will be held at the fami the at held be will life Scotty’s of celebration A -Bob Dylan -Bob “May God bless you and keep you always, may your your may always, you keep and you bless God “May In deep appreciation for the loving care he received received he care loving the for appreciation deep In Scotty is survived by his wife of 40+ years, Sheila Sheila years, 40+ of wife his by survived is Scotty Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of of care the to entrusted been have Arrangements His grandchildren are: Martin Kelsey (Tiffany), (Tiffany), Kelsey Martin are: grandchildren His ______family in Sturgeon Bay, Bay, 12, Sturgeon December on Wisconsin his in of presence family the in life Campbell (Nixon) and and (Nixon) Campbell 27, June on UK Scotland, 2015. his surrendered Scotsman Llewellyn Turner, Scotty Scotty Turner, Llewellyn 1947 to Catherine Catherine to 1947 “Scotty” Turner “Scotty” Davis Richard Richard Davis Our loving and beloved beloved and loving Our Born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, in Born o ) rn: ile esn h dg Dvd and David dog, the Nelson Willie Front: R) to house new their in settled all are family Lusk The houses its deputies. The Lutz family includes (L includes family Lutz The deputies. its houses Kylie. Back: Jennifer and Chris Lusk. Chris and Jennifer Back: Kylie. Office Sheriffs County Lee the where Captiva, on which the transition was quite easy. quite was transition the which Captiva Library for Lee County Sheriff’s Office Office kids, Sheriff’s two and County Jennifer, wife, David. Lee and his Kylie with for along Deputies, Library Captiva important to the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s the community to also is the that and important to community of concept connection in the the I believe and like I else. anywhere us for surprises no were “There said. Lusk into,” getting job. the of benefit huge a are well.” as I grow to environment, paradise, get diverse also been culturally kids a Our such “It’s in day. up said. every blessing Jennifer my all,” count at that mind Captiva. on job the out on the island. the on out as a teacher at Tanglewood Elementary in Fort Myers, Myers, Fort in Elementary Tanglewood at teacher a as happen anytime.” what’s here ing know I and (Caizza) Joe Both needs. nity when we moved out here. Right now, I don’t see myself myself see don’t I now, Right here. out moved we when pursue to Lusk for factor appealing another was in, work it believe I here. out job).” the coming (getting expect with, helped to familiar what very am knew I I area so an “It’s said. Lusk water,” well. as islands, barrier five the also bers, which is an integral duty of the Deputy who lives lives who Deputy the of duty integral an is mem which bers, community with relationships forge to time is there where each of David and Kylie attend, as well. as attend, Kylie and David of each where commu the that what is learn me you for day, a hours 24 advantage call big on being “The said. Lusk sides,” all it’s not just Captiva which is in Lusk’s jurisdiction, but but jurisdiction, Lusk’s in is which Captiva just not it’s “My goal is to keep that going and build on it.” on build and going that keep to is goal “My don’t I so work, to drive one peaceful and and beautiful a smooth “It’s been has Captiva to out move The for community the in living advantage big a is “There Jennifer, who grew up in Cape Coral, works off-island off-island works Coral, Cape in up grew who Jennifer, Having the advantage of living in the community you you community the in living of advantage the Having the behind house designated the into moved Lusk the around move to how know I and here up grew “I “We were both born here and we knew what we were were we what knew we and here born both were “We arrangements living the agreed Lusk 35-year-old The With the lower volume of calls coming into Captiva, Captiva, into coming calls of volume lower the With But also knowing the area well is important, because because important, is well area the knowing also But RA EI A IERIM W BRIAN ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ g 511 Wek dedy Dee r2, 05 ezne papesc ______Ilnd Re orter ep R d ______Islan m ers.co p a sp ew reezen b 2015 23, er b ecem D ednesday, W f o eek W 1 1 5 age P O f f ic e s T h r o u g h o u t S o u t h w e s t F l o r id a (8 0 0 ) 5 5 3 - 7 3 3 8 Toll Free • www.sancapislandre.com 1 5 6 0 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • (2 3 9 ) 4 7 2 - 5 1 8 7 2 0 0 0 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel • (2 3 9 ) 3 9 5 - 0 6 0 7 REALTORS vipreaJty.com 1 4 9 7 0 Captiva Drive, Captiva • (2 3 9 ) 4 7 2 - 7 8 0 0 • (8 6 6 ) 4 7 2 - 7 8 0 0 Toll Free Gulf Front Condo OPEN HOUSES 12/23 T hrough 12/29 Sunday December 27th • i p m - 4 PM Sanibel - Sanibel Seaview - 737 East Gulf Dr.; I nit C3 Direct beach front townhouse, 4BR4BA including cabana with bath. 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E Road. ve eotyu est H SADRPRE: i belCOm O l.C e ib n a s a tiv p a C REPORTER: ISLAND THE to news your Report At the Children’s Education Center, Education Children’s the At Beyond books and tough courses, tough and books Beyond ‘Twas the night before Christmas, before night the ‘Twas There are more ways to learn, to ways more are There Through Diner Delight Books, Delight Diner Through Donning an unfitting red suit, red unfitting an Donning Who we don’t know out there, out know don’t we Who egv u scholarships, 1 3 out gave We For The Children’s Hospital, Children’s The For And spaghetti and meatballs, and spaghetti And Come watch the Bike Rodeo, Bike the watch Come Special Equestrians teaches, Equestrians Special “Let’s take care o f youth, f the o care take “Let’s With the doctors and nurses, and doctors the With Around the this great land. ” land. great this the Around Not a creature was stirring, was creature a Not We dug into our our purses. our our into dug We At the hospital, if you look, you if hospital, the At And all through the house, the through all And As the boys then get older, get then boys the As It would be a big bummer. big a be would It We are always supporting, always are We The Sea School’s Octifest, School’s Sea The And said, “Give it all out, all it “Give said, And If they didn’t learn music, learn didn’t they If We all think that learning, that think all We For kids and their school. their and kids For To make sure every child, every sure make To Will have Christmas Fun. Christmas have Will BIG Arts needs our help, our needs Arts BIG From our annual giving. annual our From Healthcare and the Arts. the and Healthcare It doesn ’t end after Yule, after ’tend doesn It It begins with some men, some with begins It And become young men, young become And And speaking o f f horses, o speaking And For kids in the Summer, the in kids For Makes life worth living. worth life Makes If you want a few kicks, a few want you If Filled with great tricks. great with Filled The Symphony benefits, Symphony The Take Stock in Children. in Stock Take This year was a biggie, a was year This We give our support to, support our give We In case there’s a child, a there’s case In And certainly not cute. not certainly And pretty, look never They Our leader summoned, leader Our On the Santa Toy Run, Toy Santa the On To Friends Who Care. Who Friends To They load up the cars, the up load They Arose a Kiwanis man, Kiwanis a Arose We also help mentor. help also We We shall not hoard. ” hoard. not shall We Kids on their horses. their on Kids Beyond all the carts, the all Beyond Then all o f sudden, f a o all Then How about the rest? the about How What else do we do? we do else What Then we keep going, keep we Then The money is raised, is money The The beautiful music, beautiful The When giving to kids, to giving When Our dubious Board, dubious Our The Sanibel School. Sanibel The We give even more, even give We We like to support, to like We Is fun and so cool, so and Is fun Not even a mouse. a even Not By various cooks. various By Learning begins, Learning We also support, also We Kiwanis Where else would you eat meatballs eat you would else Where Southwest Florida’s Candlelighters. Florida’s Southwest To learn Malacology, you must go. must you Malacology, learn To The Shell Musuem is our our friend, is Musuem Shell The Is happy dollars and bad jokes, bad and dollars happy Is We help with gloves and bats, and gloves with help We We want every child’s future, child’s every want We Showing off that new blouse, new that off Showing Thank our Kiwanian Troops. Kiwanian our Thank In your next year’s budget. ” budget. year’s next your In To seem bright, never bleak, never bright, seem To We help kids on their quest, their on kids help We I f you have ever wondered. ever have f you I We never forget to support, to forget never We Why our bellies are stoudt, are bellies our Why To see kids on their floats, their on kids see To Now soccer, now now football, soccer, Now Ding Darling and CROW. and Darling Ding So if you think our world, our think you if So If we didn’t contribute to, contribute didn’t we If When we walk in and see, and in walk we When And count all the groups, the all count And Kiwanis always supports, always Kiwanis Some children need help, need children Some By yellow shirted blokes, shirted yellow By And say, “Do not not forget, “Do say, And And the Sanibel Library, Sanibel the And We support Island Night, Island support We And more than just bids, just than more And O f some kids at the City. the at kids f some O If you like what you see, you what like you If On baseball, on softball, on baseball, On Sanibel has some shells, some has Sanibel Do you think we can be, can we think you Do After reading our story, our reading After The cupboards all bare. all cupboards The Please read this again, this read Please The Community House. Community The Now tennis and SWAT, and tennis Now That’s why we support, we why That’s We can't seem to stare, to seem can't We And parking is guided, is parking And Animals need help too, help need Animals For Science Fair gold, Fair Science For And checking it twice, it checking And Preserve books o f f old. o books Preserve And this we all know. all we this And So we add to our list, our to add we So Not rain fdled moats. rain fdled Not Hoping for sunshine, for Hoping To please include us,. include To please This short little ditty, little short This We love our cookies, our love We We become fighters, become We We give to them all, them to give We Ask any Girl Scout. Girl any Ask Call any Kiwanian, any Call FISH is our our friend, is FISH We love them a lot. a them love We And not just a a few. not just And When kids get sick, get kids When We also took care, took also We This we all know, all we This I hope you enjoy, you hope I Even more nice? more Even And tee ball too, ball tee And Voices For Kids. For Voices Autism Speaks. Autism , i s l a n d 53 age P M e ofWensa, cmbe 3 21 bree ws pescm______sa Reporte; d ______Islan ers.com ap sp ew reezen b 2015 23, er b ecem D ednesday, W f o eek W ISLAND UVING Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM Ding Darling photo contest named after Theodore Cross brings in creative nature shots by high schoolers By BRIAN WIERIMA [email protected] There is now good incentive for high school aged students to go out and appre ciate the beauty and splendor the Florida natural landscape provides, in the form of the Ding Darling-Theodore Cross High School Photography Contest, which is entering its third year. With the deadline soon approaching (Jan. 1), there is still time for high school ers to make it outdoors and share their PHOTOS PROVIDED photography skills and their nature expe ABOVE LEFT: The first place winner from last year’s Theodore Cross High riences, which possibly could lead to a School Photography Contest, which is run by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife nice prize through the photo contest. Society, was 2015 senior Matthew Boutelle of Fort Myers High School. “We accept any photo of nature or ABOVE RIGHT: Second place in the photo contest was sophomore Emily wildlife, anything outdoors from the state Huffman of Dunbar High School. RIGHT: Third place in the Theodore Cross of Florida,” said Sarah Lathrop, who is the High School Photography Contest was taken by 2015 senior Savannah Associate Director of Community Crowe of Estero High School. Outreach and Development at the Ding Darling Wildlife Society. “We just want Each participant can enter two photos, get them to come out to the refuge and the kids to be able to walk outside and but is only eligible to win one prize. enjoy it.” realize the beauty the state of Florida has Panoramic shots are not acceptable and The top prize is valued at more than to offer.” adding any elements not existing in the $1,500, including a Cannon EOS Rebel The submissions and guidelines are original photo is not allowed. T05, with two lenses; “Ding” Darling quite simple to follow, as well. There are three main criteria the photo logo items; a Tarpon Bay Explorers Dunbar High School and Savannah The contest is open to all high-school is judged on: technical excellence (sharp excursion for winner and family; a char Crowe, senior at Estero High School. aged students (grades 9-12) from a five- ness, lighting, composition and exposure); tered class trip to the Refuge with private All entries and personal information county area, including Lee, Collier, creativity and explanation of the photo tour; Refuge Nature Store gift certificate must be submitted by Jan. 1. An invitation Hendry, Glades and Charlotte. Photos do graph, which will include a minimum of and a copy of Waterbirds, which is written will be sent to the top 25 finalists to attend not have to be taken on the Ding Darling 100-word composition explaining the by Cross with images from “Ding” an awards ceremony which will be in Refuge, but anywhere outside in Florida. photo. Darling February. Only digital images are accepted and “The (word composition) is not incor Second prize includes all of the above, Send entries to any camera or smartphone can be used, as porated directly in the judging, since some except for the camera and third a “Ding” [email protected] and submit well. of the participants use English as their Darling gift bag, Refuge Nature Store gift full name, high school, grade and original “We wanted to keep it open to as many second language, but we use it to give it a certificate and a copy of Cross’ photographs. Include a title for the photo students as possible, and many just have a little extra umpf,” Lathrop said. “Just to “Waterbirds” book. graph and written description, no shorter smartphone as a camera,” Lathrop said. allow them to dig a little deeper in what There also will be honorable men than 100 words. “We have gotten many different perspec they are taking pictures of.” tioned, which will earn Refuge Nature “It’s been a great contest and it gets the tives from all the entries, it’s been an The contest started when Theodore Store gift certificates. kids outside and discover nature,” Lathrop interesting first two years of the contest.” Cross’ family approached Ding Darling “All the winners’ photos will also be concluded. The contest is competitive, with over Wildlife Refuge about having something on display at the 400 entries coming in the first two years in remembrance of the avid bird photogra Educational Center at of the contest. pher. Cross marched with Dr. Martin Ding Darling Wildlife Judging the contest is professional Luther King Jr., and advised presidents on Refuge, which attracts Bennett Williams photographer Arnie Svensen, who hails poverty issues and inked the book Black over 250,000 guests a from New York and has a unique perspec Capitalism. year,” Lathrop said. “It’s tive on photography. “Theodore Cross loved the ‘Ding’ great exposure for their to be featured “Arnie takes strange and unique photos Darling Wildlife Refuge and took some work.” and he has a totally different perspective amazing photos here,” Lathrop said. Last year’s winners speaker at Master on judging the photos,” Lathrop said. “We “After he passed away, his daughter included (in order, first to will also have one person from the com approached us and the Family Foundation third) Matthew Boutelle, munity judging and someone from the and wanted to do something in his honor. senior at Fort Myers Gardeners meeting Refuge who knows their species, wildlife So we decided to focus on high school High School; Emily The Master Gardener meeting set for Thursday, Jan. 7, and behaviors.” photographers, and just a way to maybe Huffman, freshman at will be held at the Sanibel Library, starting at 10 a.m. and will feature Amy Bennett Williams as the guest speaker. Williams will read from her oral essays and observa Chapel by the to hold service tions, then will entertain questions from the audience. Williams is a former editor of the Gulfshore Life and current editor of Tropicals. She is a contributor of weekly Christmas Day, activities Christmas Eve oral essays on WGCU/PBS Radio and is a senior writer for Historic Captiva Chapel by the News Press column “Field Notes”. the Sea will be celebrating on She is also an essayist, naturalist, book author and ecol Dec. 24, with a traditional The Chapel ogist. Christmas Eve music, carol by the Sea on Williams combines her keen power of observation and singing and candle lighting Captiva will reflection, to take her readers and listeners to many diverse be hosting service at 6:30 p.m. places, while pointing out often unnoticed and unappreci Christmas ated relationships and connections. There will also be a Family celebration Worship on Christmas Day at She gives her audience a deeper appreciation of the nat activities Dec. ural environment, which is a complex ecosystem. She will 11:00AM. 24-25. The chapel is located near share here wealth of experience and the ability to commu the Captiva Community nicate her observations in a poetic fashion. BRIAN The Master Gardener meeting is free and open to the Association at 1 1580 Chapin WIERIMA Lane, Captiva. public, while seating is limited. Island Reporter______captivasanibel.com ______Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 B Page 54 s Resort annual Holiday Stroll l o r t S y a d i l o H l a u n n a t r o s e R ’s a e S h t u o S ISLAND FACES ISLAND glasses, during his marshmallow roasting at South Seas Resort Saturday. BELOW: The entry way boys' entry flurries. The young snow BELOW: with this filled in Saturday. was Resort Stroll caught Seas Holiday was South South at fire Resort's at of Stroll Seas roasting South Holiday Reflection the the RIGHT: into marshmallow during his ABOVE offered during evening. were glasses, Saturday marshmallows Resort roasted Seas and Smores LEFT: ABOVE g 5 e dedy Dee r2, 05 ezne papesc ______Ilnd Re orter ep R d ______Islan m ers.co p a sp ew reezen b 2015 23, er b ecem D ednesday, W f o eek W B 55 age P ISLAND FACES ABOVE: Walking through a mini-snow storm was an enjoyment Saturday at South Seas Resort during its Holiday Stroll. RIGHT: Families had their pictures taken with Santa Claus Saturday during the South Seas' Holiday Stroll. w u m L I * f* - t l i % ^ v v w : n m t I % ' (t f VV f Q U R H A n w V K MASTERWORKS L IL Y fC o EXHIBIT -5 JEWELERS FINAL DAY I DECEMBER 23 I 10A-5P 239-472-2888 • LILYJEWELERS.COM Island Reporter______captivasanibel.com ______Week of Wednesday, December 23, 2015 M Page 56 drop in temperature. Fish to 36 inches were hooked hooked were inches 36 to Fish temperature. in drop offshore. fishing was good and should continue until the next next the until continue should and good was fishing waters. offshore species to of host venture a safely target to and inshore anglers allowed winds, light inside the gulf passes and near keys and islands in mid in islands and keys near and passes gulf the inside Another good week of fishing of week good Another Third rs einCe 1 SanibelFresh Legion9 Cafe 11 Crew Bunt’s SandycappersBall 10Busters 10 Second is Bunt’sBall Busters First December14 Results Fourth on he 8-ball. Needless to say, many tears were shed. were tears many say, to Needless 8-ball. he on lost. and pocket inwrong 8-ball the put Gates Gator Mindel Pete Greten. Kelly and McCurry Rich over ries evening. the with tie 10-10 a to Busters Sandycappers. Ball Bunt’s pull tying the third. Matches start at 5 p.m. at the Legion. the at p.m. 5 startat Matches third. tying the Sandycappers. place third against scratched Ennis Rich and time its before 8-ball the made Cafe. Sanibel for Hall Matt over 3-1 went inLeague. teams other threethe over wins posted Cafe. to placeSanibelof second within game Sandycappers one sneakers. and t-shirt green diarrhea his with Doane uisi;n ae ufmldteCe ih - victo 3-1 with Crew the led Buffam ;tndNate Lubinski tie moved The Johnson. Kip Richand Ennis Ball Busters theof score perfect only the was production 4-0 Doane’s 1 - vcoy Te eges at lc ta nw has now team place last League’s The 11 victory. -9 With water temperatures way above average, snook snook average, above way temperatures water With macker Spanish schooling with up hooked Anglers at Bl Russell Bill Capt. Another week of warm weather and, for a change, change, a for and, weather warm of week Another SPORTS Jack Dalton did the same thing and lost. John Riegert Riegert John lost. and thing same the did Dalton Jack The teams have met three havemet times, teams and winning The one each an with Cafe Sanibel surprised Crew Legion Fresh victories Dalton over 3-1 Jack Riegertand posted John last to the the of won games evening four Doane Dave Big match this Monday pits second place Sanibel Cafe Big thismatch pits Monday place Sanibel second Cafe It was a night losses heartbreaking for the on eight ball. Doc big. lose they lose they when that is Problem blind to tried again who Murza G;iry was victim His pool league results league pool On the On M i ater W Standings14throughDecember Sanibel 8-ball Sanibel rs einCe 7123 77 Fresh Legion Crew Sanibel Cafe adcpes9 102 98 Sandycappers as abcr o bonito or albacore false trolling. adrift fish or while casting caught either spoons The included baits Best es. mackerel inshore and and inshore with mixed mackerel often ladyfish were big of Blind Lots near Pass. Reef Johnson Island Sanibel Pine the Causeway, included spoons. small and ring inshore the throughout el and around the Belton Belton the around and Bay Bull to fish Harbor Bokeelia from the Charlotte of shacks, west Sound her thread shrimp, live aes n ofte beach the off and waters Areas worth noting noting worth Areas Won 126 99 Lost 99 74 Wednesday, Dec. 30 Schedule 30 Dec. Wednesday, Standings Results from Results aie oE otal results Softball Co-Ed Sanibel to 30 were from sharks reefs and artificial and mackerel, natural around Spanish reported porgies, grunts, Pass Matlacha south in wake pushing or tailing either of lots and bluefish flounder, plastics pompano, soft of few A variety a ors. plus corks, rattling Top or Island. ping Useppa near and Island Chino to action south nel Good size. limit minimum a 15-inch catching the difficult over often fish was of it however action, water top and plastics soft of pigfish and variety A pilchards best. pinfish, Live worked Sound. Island Pine Captiva in depths from 80 to 120 feet. Cobia, snapper, snapper, Cobia, yellowtail feet. 120 to and 80 from depths mangrove in Captiva Mutton, days. most over increase to Look areas best. those target worked including and pinfish, mullet baits, and schooling natural for ladyfish, near water, cut was top- high Sound small shrimp, lows On and lures. patterns morning Island fly the waters various on Pine with bet casting best and precise The Key. powerlines Demere the sighted near were Reds water. high on shorelines mangrove col popular the chartreuse and pearl penny, new pop with under shrimp DOA and chan shrimp Bay live and included Flamingo baits the James from St. flats between grass 13 the Marker Sanibel, near reported was quick water the to them ly- return but them with fun Have day. the in late and early strikes some enticed also lures snapper were caught over natural structure west of of west structure natural over caught were snapper odds. your morn the on flats the fish sight to anglers water trout. skinny targeting while caught also were fish lizard ing low and bush busters to target redfish under the the under redfish target to busters bush and low ing o III III t > s IJL OC Island Inn Island aie i lcrc 5 alys 5 Bailey’s 15, Electric & Air 1-10 18 Sanibel Bailey’s 17 19, Inn Island Professionals Young 23, Room Bubble Professionals Young Electric & Air Sanibel 7:30 p.m. Bailey’s at Young Professionals Professionals Young at Room Bailey’s Bubble p.m. at 7:30 Electric & Air Sanibel p.m. 6:20 alys6-4 Bailey’s 8:40 p.m. Island Inn at Bailey’s at Inn Island p.m. 8:40 Bubble Room Bubble Sea trout numbers were good giving plenty of of plenty giving good were numbers only. trout Sea catch-and-release closed; is season Snook Light winds made for comfortable days offshore offshore days comfortable for made winds Light Morning low and afternoon high tides allowed allowed tides high afternoon and low Morning V revleGenil Greenville Greenville Greenville m S £ f 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 . n a J . n a J . n a J 9 0 8 0 7 0 at 12-16 w ] ] ft Home ft tat at Away 9-2 9-2 2-9 Orlando 6 p.m.6 . c e D 7 2 at sl d n la is REPORTER really good and one of my favorites, but you need to to need you but favorites, my of one and good really [email protected] frozen. not fresh them eat schooling surface. as the Costa on Cayo rolling to were north fish Sanibel from depths debris. floating around them targeting while t w.ihiesadcm o eal gcl2- email: or Web the on www.fishpineisland.com 238-283-7960, at us at contact please tion, are they fresh, them num eat to good is in some mackerel around to chase are key go The they bers. eating, while good mackerel really very fights Spanish that actually fish is fun a and target hard to want you If range. good. fishing and great was weather 50-foot depths. Several tripletails were also caught caught also were tripletails Several depths. 50-foot Tarpon sightings were common in 20 to 40-foot 40-foot to 20 in common were sightings Tarpon The water temperature is way above its normal normal its above way is temperature water The fyu ae ihn rpr o o hre informa charter for or report fishing a have you If Have a safe week and good fishin’. good and week safe a Have available. are certificates gift Holiday the here, almost is Christmas like feel doesn’t Sure Brampton 7:30 p.m.7:30 Orlando . n a J . n a J 01 3 1 vs. vs. Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM to news your Report Brampton 7:30p.m. Orlando 7 p.m.7 . n a J . n a J . n a J 2 0 6 1 5 1 s vs. vs. at Brampton Orlando 7 p.m.7 6 p.m.6 . n a J 3 0 at P age 57 57 age P From page 1 by the community, regulatory commit tees, legislators and from people on the M island, and this staff we have here, they do orter ep R d ______Islan ers.com ap sp ew reezen b 2015 , 23 er b ecem D ednesday, W f o eek W their job well,” Lindblad said. The four initiatives which were set at the beginning of 2015 were all reached. The first was the transfer of the SCCF nursery from the Nature Center to the Bailey Homestead, which is located off of Periwinkle Way. “The Native Landscape and Garden Center at the Bailey Homestead is a great location, we now share nine acres with the wildlife, while the wildlife gets to use the rest of the 19 acres,” Lindblad added. The new marine lab facility (with the Florida Fish and Wildlife as a partner) at Tarpon Bay also is nearing completion, as Lindblad noted hopefully by next year at this time, they will be giving tours of the open lab. SCCF also added a Public Outreach position, which was filled by Alexis Horn. BRIAN WIERIMA She paid off dividends instantly, after Jaye Boswell accepts the first raising the necessary $42,000 through SCCF “Ding” Darling Brush of social networking and media in five days Excellence Environmental Art Program Award during the SCCF’s to replace a marine unit in the annual end of year meeting. Caloosahatchee River, which was dam Boswell’s work of the “Ding” aged after a lightning strike. Darling fish house will be raffled The fourth initiative met was adding off, with the winner being drawn housing for interns and visiting scientists on Earth Day, which is April 22. ALEXIS HORN on the island. Kim Miller and her sister, The SCCF included five individuals in the Legacy Society Tuesday, Dec. Sally, paid for the cottage, which was important partnerships with “Ding” 15, during the end of the year meeting. (L to R) SCCF Executive Director refurbished. Darling Wildlife Refuge and the City of Erick Lindblad welcomes Gwenda Hiett-Clements, Cheryl Giattini and Len “It will be a great asset,” Lindblad Sanibel. Clements. added. “There are no fences between our tion, and the fight for water quality and this was one of the greatest boards I Lindblad also applauded SCCF staff properties, it’s been a great partnership eco system support. served on,” said outgoing President Linda who worked hard on the oyster restora with both,” Lindblad said. The 2015 Legacy Society inductees Uhler. tion project, which has been going on in Treasurer Don Rice gave the financial were also announced. They included Certificates of appreciation were given San Carlos Bay, Tarpon Bay and Pine report and announced the SCCF endow Charlotte Baker (posthumously), to Dr. Ed Wheeler (former SCCF Island Sound. Over 200,000 pounds of ment has now reached $4.5 million. Malcolm Beattie (posthumously), Roni.Jo President), Rice (Qutgoing Treasurer) and fill has been laid to promote oyster “We also took in $2.4 million this past Freer (posthumously, accepted by rela Ruth Duber, who is a long-time supporter growth in those areas within the last six year and we pretty much spent $2.4 mil tives Kim and Joyce Ross), John Schork of SCCF. weeks. lion, as well,” Rice said. (posthumously, accepted by granddaugh Lindblad also noted the SCCF is Aiding SCCF through the year have Rice also explained the challenges ter Jennifer Logan), Gwenda and Len preparing a lawsuit against the Florida been over 40 organizations, including which lie ahead with the Florida legisla Clements and Bill and Ruth Brooks. Department of Environmental Protection Artist and retired teacher Jaye Boswell to challenge its permitting process, was announced as the winner of the first regarding the destruction of mangroves on SCCF “Ding” Darling Brush of the island. Sanibel Rec Center Calendar Excellence Environmental Art Program The DEP has permitted removing man Award. groves on Pine Island and the Roosevelt Join the Sanibel Recreation Center Thursdays She plans to donate the $1,000 cash Channel for purposes such as installing for a new line up of fitness classes, ■ 7 a.m. Cycle Zone prize to help plant trees on the island. pools and docks. which began Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. ■ 8 a.m. Slow Flow Yoga Three Board of Trustees nominations Lindblad went over the SCCF mission Classes offered for all ages and fitness ■ 8:30 a.m. Cycle Zone were made, as well, and they include statement, which “...is the conservation levels. Detailed class descriptions are ■ 9 a.m. Aqua Jogging Claude Crawford, Paul Roth and Diane of coastal habitats and aquatic resources available at the recreation center front ■ 10 a.m. Power Sculpting Neitzel. All were approved. on Sanibel and Captiva and the surround desk or at www.mysanibel.com. ■ 10:30 a.m. Water Pilates New officers coming in include Ran ing watersheds.” ■ 12 p.m. Zumba Basic Niehoff (secretary), Ron Gibson “Our mission statement is what guides Mondays ■ 5:30 p.m. Mat Pilates (President), Gwen Hiett-Clements (Vice us every day and it sets our benchmark,” ■ 7 a.m. 50/50 Cardio-Sculpt President) and Doug Ryckman Lindblad said. "That’s our daily goal and ■ 8:30 a.m. Cycle Zone Fridays (Treasurer). this staff works very hard to accomplish ■ 9 a.m. Shallow Water Aerobics ■ 7 a.m. Low-Interval Training “We stand on some great shoulders and that.” ■ 10 a.m. Zumba ■ 8:30 a.m. Cycle Zone ■ 10:30 a.m. Deep Water Aerobics ■ 9 a.m. Shallow Water Aerobics ■ 12 p.m. Basic Yoga ■ 10 a.m. Dance Aerobics ■ 5:30 p.m. Mat Pilates ■ 10:30 a.m. Deep Water Aerobics Response From page 4 ■ 12 p.m. Basic Yoga 2014 in Washington D.C. to get authori * * * Tuesdays zation for the C-43 Reservoir and other ■ 7 a.m. Boot Camp Saturdays important CERP projects. Presently, we Below is a link to resolutions and let ■ 8 a.m. Slow Flow Yoga ■ 8:30 a.m. Cycle Zone are advocating for the “Legacy Florida” ters provided to the SFWMD in support of ■ 8:30 a.m. Cycle Zone ■ 9 a.m. Deep Water Aerobics bill proposed by the Florida House, which the River of Grass Project, which was dis ■ 9 a.m. Deep Water Aerobics ■ 10 a.m. Power Sculpting will provide a dedicated funding source continued in 2010. In the list of docu ■ 10 a.m. Power Sculpting ■ 11:30 a.m. Power Yoga for Everglades Restoration. ments you will also find Lee County ■ 10:30 a.m. Water Pilates Restoration of the Everglades and our Resolution No. 08-08-03, as well as a ■ 12 p.m. Zumba Basic Sundays estuaries will take a massive partnership number of letters and a resolution from the ■ 5:30 p.m. Cycle Zone ■ 12:30 p.m. Vinyasa Flow Yoga and cooperation between local, state and City of Sanibel supporting the acquisition federal agencies and number of different of the U.S. Sugar lands. Wednesdays The Sanibel Recreation Center is stakeholders. I have a clear record of http://w w w. sfwmd. go v/portal/page/por ■ 7 a.m. 50/50 Cardio-Sculpt located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva building partnerships with diverse stake tal/xweb%20about%20us/reviving%20th ■ 8:30 a.m. Cycle Zone Road. Daily, weekly and annual mem holder groups and local, state and federal e%20river%20of%20grass%20-%20res- ■ 9 a.m. Shallow Water Aerobics berships are available. For more infor agencies. Mr. Judah, on the other hand, is olutions ■ 10 a.m. Zumba mation call the Sanibel Recreation a polarizing figure who in his 24 years on ■ 10:30 a.m. Deep Water Aerobics Center at (239) 472-0345, or visit the Lee County Commission has divided — Kevin Ruane is the mayor o f the city ■ 12 p.m. Vinyasa Flow Yoga www.mysanibel.com. stakeholders at the expense of the envi ■ 5:30 p.m. Restorative Yoga o f Sanibel ronment and the taxpayers of Lee County. 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