ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND LIVING JUNE 12, 2008 B Right track Volunteers help support SCCF Sea Turtle Program during nesting season By LINDA CHRISTMAN [email protected] For the 98 volunteers and seven Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) staff members who patrol Sanibel and Captiva beaches between May and October, looking for signs of new sea tur- tle life as part of the Sea Turtle Nesting Program, things are going to start getting busy. The loggerhead female turtles have been making nests since early May, and those first nests will start hatching at the end of June and in early July. Although there is no explanation, the turtle nest counts on Sanibel and Captiva are up considerably from this time last year. Amanda Bryant is taking on the newly created position of SCCF Sea Turtle Coordinator this year, and she is thrilled to be a part of the program. "It's an honor to get to work with (the turtles) and work toward their conserva- tion." she said. "You really take pride in what you do for them." Bryant is also excited to work with a gung- ho gang of volunteers this summer. "They're by far one of the most dedicated groups of volunteers I've ever encountered," she said. 'They're out every morning between sunrise and 7:30 a.m. Now granted, the conditions are lovely. It's wonderful to walk or drive on the beach, but to even commit that large amount of time over the course of the season, they're just really impressive. They've been really great with me and under- standing that I've not worked with the turtle program before, but that VANDY MAJOR Volunteer and San-Cap Kiwanis Club member Les Boyle hammers a stake into the sand, mark- See TURTLES, page 2B ing a newly-found sea turtle nest. i WHAT'S INSIDE Rauschenberg BOOKSIGNING life retrospective

The Sanibel Public to be displayed Library will host an author talk / 3B at Edison College On behalf of the family and friends of Robert Rauschenberg, Edison College will host a celebra- tion of the famed artist's life on Saturday, June 21. ISLAND FACES This public event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall and the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery on Edison College's Lee Campus, located at 8099 College Eighth Grade Parkway in Fort Myers. Graduation at The A tribute will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Mann Sanibel School / 7B Hall. Photographs of Bob's life and Ruminations print series will be on view in the Gallery. Considered one of the greatest modern artists of the 20th century, Rauschenberg passed away last month at his Captiva estate. He was 82. • Island sports The Gallery exhibit can be viewed daily from June 22 through July 3. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday In addition to another All- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and — for this very spe- cial exhibit — Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Star selection, the Miracle For additional information, contact the Bob clinchedfirst half title on Rauschenberg Gallery at 239-489-9313, or visit Monday. / 9B the Gallery Web site at bobrauschenberggallery .com or the Edison College Web site at www.edi- SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER son.edu. Robert Rauschenberg LINDA CHRISTMAN VANDY MAJOR Carol Strange, left, and Amanda Bryant log data ajpout Les Boyle stakes out a sea turtle nest at Bowman's Beach. their nest discoveries. 1 IUTICS from page 1 Tracking sea turtle nests explained o I'm willing to give 110 percent, and I think Last season, the self-professed "beach a they appreciate that as much as I appreciate freak" got a kick out of finding nests and The island beaches are divided into three sections — East End, West End and them." watching his permittees dig them up. Captiva. The East End zones are as follows: Zone I (Buttonwood Lane to Buttonwood Bryant is encouraged by the volunteers' "My favorite moment was my last walk Lane); Zone 2 (Buttonwood Lane to Sanibel Inn); Zone 3 (Sanibel Inn to Fulgar willingness to educate the public about sea of the entire season," Thompson recalled. "I Street); Zone 4 (Fulgar Street to Windows of Sundial); Zone 5 (Windows of Sundial to turtles. "Every person that learns just a little. had found the nest had hatched, and it was Ocean's Reach); Zone 6 (Ocean's Reach to Tarpon Bay Beach). bit about sea turtle conservation is one per- just amazing to see all the little itty-bitty Volunteers patrol the East End zones on foot, then contact specially trained volun- son that is less likely to do something turtle tracks." teers known as permittees to confirm, slake and dig nests. they're not supposed to do," she added. During the ensuing dig, Thompson saw a The West End, which is covered each day by a permittee in a jeep, includes the 5.6 Permittee Carol Strange has been a sea live baby still in the nest. mile stretch from Tarpon Bay Beach to Bowman's Beach. turtle volunteer for seven years, and she is "It was just very exciting," he noted, The Captiva volunteers patrol Bowman's Beach to the end of Captiva Island. glad to have Bryant around. Although being a turtle volunteer is a big Every morning at daybreak, SCCF volunteers look for new nests to be marked and "Amanda keeps us all informed so that commitment, Thompson wouldn't trade it monitored until the eggs hatch. They also check to ensure the nests haven't been com- we're very aware of what's going on," she for anything. promised by weather, tides, people and predators. Permittees record the date and loca- O said. "When you're committed to volun- "It really is a joy," he said "It's worth tion of the nests and then post labeled stakes around them. a teering in this, you want to know what's every second of it." (They also log false crawls in which a turtle surfaced on the beach to nest, but for happening on the whole Island, so it's been Judi Daugherty is the West End's some reason, did not leave eggs). a big help." Saturday morning permittee. She has been After 55 days, that spot will be monitored for signs of hatching, which include an Strange looks forward to spending her volunteering since 1994. and she became a indentation at the nesting spot and baby turtle tracks heading out to sea. This data is Friday mornings cruising the West End permittee 12 years ago. also recorded. beaches of Sanibel. "I love getting out and meeting the peo- Three days after a hatch is discovered, the on-duty permittee will conduct a dig. "Once you rescue a baby sea turtle, you ple," she said. "I think part of the program After removing the stakes, the permittee excavates the nest and removes and counts can't give up on (helping)," she said. should be public relations and informing discarded shells, unhatched "duds" and "dead" pipped shells in which a baby turtle "That's how they hold us all. Once you dig the public about the turtles and the plovers broke through but did emerge from the shell. The pipped turtles that are still alive and the nest and see the ones' that weren't going and answering any of the questions they have yolk in their shells are placed in a bucket with wet sand and taken home for a to make it out (without a rescue), it's just have and the excitement of finding the nests short incubation period before they are safely released into the water. Healthy babies very interesting. It makes summers fly by and determining if it's a real nest or a false spotted outside of their shell are also released. because you get very involved with the crawl. There's where the hard part is, and The permittee records all of the data from the dig, returns the shells to the nest and nests that you find and you want to see how sometimes you can't tell and it's disap- covers it wiLh sand. it turns out. We all take a vested interest pointing when we have the high tides come The volunteers take it upon themselves to pick up trash during their patrol, particu- when it's our 'kid.' You just can't wait for in and wash (nests) away." larly items that are harmful to sea turtles, and they also slap warning stickers on furni- 55 days; the babies come out then." After all these years, Daugherty is ture and other items left on the beach that might impede with the nesting process. Daniel Thompson was a rookie sea turtle always eager to do her share to help SCCF When they are on the beach, the volunteers will gladly stop to answer questions about volunteer last year as he walked Zone 6 on help turtles. sea turtles and the SCCF program. Monday mornings. This season, he scans "It's all we can do to protect them and to Volunteers stress the importance of keeping garbage and other potential dangers the beach near the Lighthouse in Zone 1 educate people to watch their dogs and their such as sand ditches and other human-created obstacles off the beaches. Baby turtles every Thursday at daybreak. lights," she added. "Sanibel has done a use moonlight to guide them into the water, so residents and visitors are asked to keep "When you're out first thing in the morn- good job, and every year it gets better and their beach home lights off at night so as not to confuse and disorient the hatchlings as ing, there's just a peace to it that's different better." they try to find their way to sea. than any other time of the day," he said of his weekly walks. real estate auctions Wed., Jun. 18th Archaeologist reveals early ALVA, FL • 16962 Oakstead Dr 3BR + loft 3BA 2098sf+A. Former "Laurel" model home, fuily furnished and professionally Lake Okeechobee settlement decorated. Located in River Hall - Country Club. Mortgage consultants will be available at the open house and auction. Jim Pepe, least seven Precolumbian archaeological Opening Bid: $50,000 Janus Research sites as well as several historic sites located Inspections: 1-4pm Sat & Sun; June 7th, 8th, 14th Archaeologist, on former lake shorelines. 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He Inspections: 1 -4pm Sun Jun 15th and 2 hrs prior to LEHIGH ACRES, FL June 18 at 7:30 received his B.A. in English from sale time. - 6011 Karen Ave N 3BR 2BA 1,800sf+/-. Built 2006. Approx .25ac lot. p.m. on the University of Florida and his M.A. in CAPE CORAL, FL Opening Bid: $10,000 "Lakeside Anthropology from Florida Atlantic • 5 SW 14th Ave Inspections: f-4pm Sun Jun 15th and 2 hrs prior Ranch 3BR2BA1,418sf+/-. Built 2005. to sale time. University. He has been conducting archae- Opening Bid: $10,000 Excavations: A ological projects in southern Florida for Inspections: 1-4pm Sun Jun 15th and 2 hrs prior to LEHIGH ACRES, FL Glimpse of more than 15 years. sale time. • 3121 28th StSW 3BR 2BA 1,204sf+A. Built 2005. Approx .25ac lot. Early SWFAS is the local chapter of the PUNTA GORDA, FL Taxes approx S2705 ('06). Settlement • 16039 Juarez Cir Opening Bid: $10,000 Florida Anthropology Society and usually 3BR 2BA 1,362sf+/-_ Built 1997. Approx .23ac lot. Inspections: 1-4pm Sun Jun 15th and 2 hrs prior SPECIAL TO along Lake meets the third Wednesday of the month in Opening Bid: $25,000 to sale time. THE REPORTER Okeechobee." Inspections: 1-4pm Sun Jun 15th and 2 hrs prior to Bonita Springs to enjoy a presentation on sale time. Above properties sell: 1:45pm, Wed., Jun. 18th Archaeologist Jim Pepe's pres- archaeological research in Florida and at 6011 Karen Ave N, LEHIGH ACRES, FL entation will beyond. Above properties sell: 4:15pm, Wed., Jun. 18th at Pepe 16039 Juarez Cir, PUNTA GORDA. FL discuss archae- The June 18 lecture is sponsored by the ological research associated with the Southwest Florida Archaeological Society Comprehensive Everglades Restoration (SWFAS). Admittance to this event is free. williamsauction.com 800.801.8003 Project (CF.RP). Ongoing research at For more details, contact SWFAS President WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS Lakeside Ranch in Martin County, a sub- Theresa Schober at 239-851 -9040. FL RE LIC BK:IOSS7HS THOMAS L WILLIAMS BROKER, AUC LIC AU3278 MONTE W LOWDERMAN AUCTIONEER, W&W AUC LIC AB-0000760 component of the CERP, has documented at Hill, Jordan booksigning and discussion June 16 0 The Sanibel Public Highlights of 'images of America: Sanibel Island" signing at the library during the event. The evening cele- Library will host an include: bration is funded in part by the Sanibel Public Library author talk, book signing • Features vintage photographs donated from archives, Foundation, Inc. CD and reception for the new ancestral family members and interested collectors For more information, contact Program Coordinator CD book "Images of • Reveals images seen by the public for the first time Duane Shaffer at the Sanibel Public Library at 239-472- 9? America: Sanibel Island" • Depicts early black and white pioneers in Sanibel, and 2483. on Monday, June 16 at the roles they played in settling the island H the library, located at 770 er • Contains interesting and little know facts about some c Dunlop Road. The public of the settlers it is invited to attend the • Recognizes the contributions of different individuals Library summer hours a event,. which is sched- and cultures uled to take place from 6 Several of the photographs reproduced in the book were to 8 p.m. The Sanibel Public Library, located at 770 Dunlop on display at the library during February's Early Settlers of Road, is currently open the following hours: Authors Yvonne Hill Sanibel Black History Month exhibit. Monday and Thursday — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Marguerite Jordan, "There was so much interest in that exhibit, and people Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both residents of Sanibel, are still talking about it," said library director Margaret in collaboration w4th the Saturday — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mohundro. "It's a natural progression for the library to For additional information about the library and its Lee County Black move from exhibit to author talk and reception, and we're © History Society, Inc., programs, call 239-472-2483 or visit their Web site, © honored to have the opportunity to offer that to library located at www.sanlib.org. 00 have joined together in combining historical text with cap- patrons." tivating images that celebrate Sanibel's fascinating history Copies of their book will be available for purchase and Sanibel Sea School summer day camp provides oceans of fun for children By LINDA CHR1STMAN we go out and become Calusa tribes for the day. We, of [email protected] course, will paddle surf boards every day and have lots of The Sanibel Sea School is promising plenty of adventure snorkeling and canoe paddling time." a- during its II-week summer day camp program with an Neill encourages parents to let their kids get their feet To Go overall theme of having fun while discovering the great wet — so to speak — when it comes to exploring what the 3 island has to offer. n> things right in our own ocean backyard. What N "I think that growing up on Sanibel should be different fD According to Sea School co-founder Bruce Neill, there 3 are some new treats and old favorite activities lined up. than growing up anywhere else in the world," he added. Sanibel Sea School Summer Camp n "We have several new week-(Iong) themes this year, "We have unfettered access to a really great marine envi- including octopus, sea turtle, survivor and surf camp," he ronment. When we look back on our childhoods, I would When said. "We have new members of the community coming to like each Sanibel kid's experience to be more that just June 9 to Aug. 29 talk to the kids and a whole variety of new games and activ- sports, school and small town living. I would like it to be a Monday through Friday ities in store. barefoot and free exposure to the marine environments — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Survivor week, for example, is designed for older kids, the lazy days of summer where we learned about the ocean ages 11 to 15. Campers will learn how to start and safely and became experienced in oceanic things that kids from Where manage fires, how to build rafts and how to make do in the other parts of the world don't have access to." There are also a few things Neill hopes each campers Sanibel Sea School wild. It will include a camp-out on a remote island where 414 Lagoon Drive participants can test out some of their new-found skills. takes away from spending time at the Sanibel Sea School. "A love for the ocean, a little more knowledge about it "Tn general, we have analyzed what seemed to work best For more information last summer and based many of the activities on those and the memories of great time with friends in the marine things that were very successful," Neill continued. environment." he noted. "Inherent in that memory is a fierce 239-472-8585 "Dolphin and Manatee Weeks will be back again. We are determination to help protect and conserve ocean resources 3 planning on having another great week of Calusa fun where for future generations." a •a o New summer programs offered at Southwest Florida Museum of History S<—• To Go The Imaginarium and the Southwest ing science, the arts and humanities to inspire museum staff, camp educators and assistants Florida Museum of History continue their the imagination and encourage a love of learn- with the day-to-day camp activities. Be sure to What Summer Camps 2(X)8 registration for rising ing. check with your school for volunteer hours or Summer Camps at The Imaginarium Pre-K through eighth graders with exciting In addition, the museums are providing an community-service credit. summer camps that feature weekly themes at opportunity for learning and hands-on experi- Extended care for pre- and post-camp as When both museums. ence for older youth through the museums1 well as sibling discounts are available. June 16 through Aug. 15 Between June 16andAug. 15,both Camp Junior Camp Assistant Training Program. Download the complete brochure and reg- Where Imaginarium and the Fun at the Fort This program is an exciting professional istration form at www.cityftmyers.com/imag- Adventure Camp will offer fun and exciting development opportunity for rising eighth to inarium or call 239-337-3332 for more infor- The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum 2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers summer camp sessions filled with special 12th grade students who are interested in mation . The Imaginarium Hands-On guests, educational hands-on activities, working with children in an educational set- Museum is located at 2000 Cranford Avenue For more information demonstrations and exhibit exploration. Both ting in our Camp Imaginarium weekly sum- in downtown Fort Myers. 239-337-3332 camps use an innovative curriculum integrat- mer sessions. Students can apply to assist Ostego Bay Foundation offers environmental program Learning more, about Florida's natural The coastal system module includes environment now is possible via the Florida classroom instruction, field, trips and practi- Master Naturalist Program (FMNP), an cal interpretive experience related to the environmental education opportunity general coastal ecology, habitats, vegetation offered by the -University of Florida types, wildlife and conservation issues of Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences saltwater coaslal systems of Florida. In and the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine addition, the program enhances naturalist Science Center on Fort Myers Beach. interpretation skills and addresses environ- What is it? A 40-hour educational exten- mental ethics. sion program on Florida's ecosystems. Who should attend? Ideal for those in Three modules will be offered: Freshwater the eco-tourism business, teachers seeking wetlands, coastal systems and upland habi- environmental education contact hours, vol- tats. unteers and staff members of environmental education facilities or any interested adults. To Go Appropriate for both novice and highly skilled environmental professionals. The program will take place from July What 21 through 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Florida Master Naturalist Program the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Row it's so easy Center, located at 718 Fishermans Wharf, When San Carlos Island. Fort Myers Beach. to contact us! July 21-25 The cost for the program is $200, which Phone: 239.574.5644 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. includes 40 contact hours of instruction; a 2. Tax: 239.574.1894 comprehensive student reference work- E-mail: [email protected] Where book; registration in the UFFMNP database I Online: www.breezenewspapers.com as a coastal systems naturalist; a certificate Offices: 2510 Del Frado Blvd., Cape Coral Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science of achievement; an embroidered FMNP 5. 411 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres Center patch and a FMNP coastal systems lapel 19260 San Carlos Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach 718 Fishermans Wharf pin. 10700 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia San Carlos Island, Fort Myers Beach For more information on the program, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel contact instructor Joanne Semmer at 239- 695 Tarpon Bay Rd., #13, Sanibel Cost 470-4993 or send her an e-mail at Located in Pak Mail, Merchants Crossing, N. Ft. Myers $200 [email protected]. For more information on the program or For more information to register, contact the official Florida 239-470-4993 - - Master Naturalist Program Web site at www.masternaturalist.org. DX AROUND THE ISLAND 0o0 © On Stage Little Shop Of Horrors: March 12 through April 4 Deadly Swindle: Wednesday, Thursday OF SPECIAL NOTE Written by Alan Menken and Howard and Sunday. The Schoolhouse Theater Ashman Till Murder Do Us Part: Friday and 2200 Periwinkle Way Synopsis: In this charming, gleefully grue- Saturday. FRIENDS WHO CARE Phone: 239-472-8930 some musical, Seymour, a poor florist's assis- Synopsis: The murder mysteries are play- www.theschoolhousetheater.com tant, allows his craving for fame and fortune ing on the Seminole Gulf Railway dinner During the past 20 years, FRIENDS to seduce him into playing nursemaid to a train, which departs Colonial Station, off -3 WHO CARE, INC. has been assisting 2008-09 Performance Schedule man-eating plant from outer space. As the Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway. individuals in our community. Our organ- plant grows and grows, so does Seymour's Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 ization has assisted many Sanibel Island Steppin' Out: Oct 16 through Nov. 8 affection for his co-worker, Audrey. p.m. other days residents in crisis-related situations. Our Synopsis: An Irving Berlin musical revue. Will Seymour and Audrey get to spend group does not simply deal with children their future "somewhere that's green" or will Ticket information: Cost is $59.00 +tax for in our community, but has included many Play On!: Nov. 13 through Dec. 6 the plant's plans of world domination come to five-course dinner and show Wednesday- adults in crisis situations. Written by Rick Abbot fruition? Friday and Sunday and $69.00 +tax on FRIENDS WHO CARE, INC. works Synopsis: The hilarious story of a com- Saturday. Call 239-275-6060 or visit on an anonymous basis through informa- munity theater group trying desperately to put Murder At The Howard Johnson's: www.semgulf.com on a play in spite of maddening interference tion from the Police Department, church- April 9 through May 2 es, schools and other caring individuals in from a haughty author who keeps revising die Written by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark Nature Activities script up to the day of the performance. Act I the community. The holiday season has Synopsis: Would you kill for love? Could become a very rewarding experience. is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the you pull it off and get away with it? Arlene is near disastrous dress rehearsal and the actual Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Many volunteers have joined us in the gift a woman in an unhappy marriage who plots program located at the Post Office, City performance in which anything that can go with her lover to kill her husband in a Howard Foundation wrong does. Hall, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, The Johnson's hotel room. Unbeknownst to 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Senior Center and local banks. The local Arlene, her lover and husband are also plot- Phone: 239-472-2329 Service Clubs have contributed funds in The Holly Jolly Follies: Dec 16 through ting her demise. Confusion and chaos mount support of our organization, which also s Dec. 31 as the trio engages in a hilarious all-out war of has the continued support of many of the 5 Synopsis: A musical holiday revue. debauchery and back-stabbing that will leave 5 Turtle Tracks: Thursdays at 9 a.m. local realtors- Other contributions are u you rolling on the floor by the time the curtain Program information: Meet at the Nature given from private individuals. The mem- 3 Out Of Order: Jan. 12 through Feb. 7 falls. •a Center for a trip to a beach. bers of our organization provide the time Written by Ray Cooney Cost for this program is and effort to make this all work. u Synopsis: Richard Wiley plans an illicit Ticket information: The Schoolhouse Free to members and chil-1 s evening in a London Hotel. The evening Theater's Box Office at 239-472-6862 or dren, $3 for nonmembers,1 s comes to an abrupt halt, however, when he check out their website at www.theschool- beach parking fee $2/hour. = and the lady involved find a dead body in their housetheater.com. Learn about the cyclesl Dolphin & Wildlife bedroom. Knowing that the scandal would and habits of the sea tu^ Adventure Cruises: ruin his marriage and career, he sets about try- Murder Mystery that nest on our beaches, as Daily, 4 to 5:30 p.m. ing to cover up the dead body... but nothing is well as other iocal marine life. Where: Pine Island going to go as planned. Dinner Train Sound; departs Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation monitors the Sea Turtle nests on McCarthy's Marina, Captiva Classic Broadway Abridged: Feb. 12 Theater Program information: In cooperation with Colonial Boulevard and Sanibel and Captiva. through March 7 For questions about the Turtle Tracks pro- Captiva Cruises, an excellent opportunity for Synopsis: A musical revue of classic Metro Parkway the whole family to view wildlife in Pine — Fort Myers gram or our Sea Turtle Research Program, call C Broadway show tunes. the SCCF's Nature Center at 472-2329. Island Sound. Cost is $20/adults, $12.50/chil- o Phone: 239-275-8487 dren. Reservations required, call 472-5300. OS •sa 5 THE WEEK AHEAD AND BEYOND Baseball 101 Darts & Spaghetti BIG ARTS Storm Prep for Women American Legion Camp 17 Come visit the Post 123, 4249 Sanibel- BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Captiva Memorial The Fort Myers Miracle will host a Captiva Road, will be Road, is offering kids and Library to hear hurricane day devoted for women to learn more hosting a dart tourna- teens a program that will preparation tips directly about America's national pastime. For ment and spaghetti din- include painting, pottery, from the experts. A additional information, call 239- ner starting at 3 p.m. music and drama. Call Hurricane Preparedness 768-4210 or visit www.miracle- Call 472-9979 for event 395-0900 for additional Seminar will begin baseball.com. details. *| A information. at 3 p.m. Call 472- 2133 for details. Artist's Early settlers Arts For ACT Independence life of Lake O Preview 26 Day Edison College will Archaeologist Jim Pepe • A preview exhibit for the Arts Celebrate the Fourth host an exhibit high- will speak about early set- ForACT 2008 will be held from 6 of July — Sanibel style lighting Robert tlers of Lake O at the Bonita to 8 p.m. at the Bob Rauschenberg — with a traditional red, Rauschenberg's life as Springs Community Center Gallery at Edison College, located white and blue-flavored an artist at their Fort (27381 Old U.S. 41) starting *| O off Summerlin Road. Call 239- parade along Periwinkle Myers campus. Call at 7:30 p.m. For more infor- J-0 939-2553 for additional details. Way. 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Island where all the birds come to Program information: All fishing roost for the night, along the coast of money and things (or the lack of) to learn about Florida's native islands. Includes touch tank explo- own you, define you? Do you want plants. Signs briefly explain bow ration. An excellent program for all equipment, bait, tackle and license Sanibel and out by the Lighthouse. provided. to improve your quality of life? Do plants have been used for-centuries ages. And don't forget our popular you experience compulsive spend- for food, shelter, medicine and art. Breakfast and Evening cruises, too! Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Eco- ing? Are you ready to change? (Daytime, 90 minutes; Evening, 2 Tours: Rentals daily. Tours 9 to 11 DA is for those who know suc- Otters & hours) a,m. Program information: Paddle cess but live in fear they will lose it. Others: Life Along DA is also for "those who are under Our Trails: Sealife Encounter Excursion: through Larry's Lagoon, along Daily 12:30 to 3 p.m. Stingray Bay through the Mangrove earners living in fear they will never When: Guided have enough. You can learn to have trail walks at 9 a.m. Program information: Join the Forest. Discover where manatee marine biologist/naturalist and visit, dolphins feed, birds flock and serenity and prosperity at the same on lues., Wed. & time. You can have it all by using the Fri. cruise aboard "Miss Paradise" for a eagles nest! hands-on learning experience for 12 Step Principles. Join us every Program information: A guided Guided Kayak Trail Saturday. walk through the interior wetlands the whole family complete with Tour: Daily at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. touch tanks and aquariums! See For more information, call and mid-island ridges of the Center Program information: A great Island Happenings Sharon or Wayne at 395-9434. Tract, with discussion of native everything from seahorses to dol- o introduction lo Tarpon Bay! Paddle phins. Wear your beach shoes and s habits, natural and cultural history with a naturalist through me man- n and preservation efforts. Meet at bring your towels. Mommy & Me 3 grove forest along the Commodore ft Nature Center and proceed to trails. Creek Water Trail. Learn about the In partnership 3? Free to members and children, $3 rich backbay ecosystem and the Shelling the Outer Islands: Sanibel Senior Center with Bailey- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday •c for non-mefnbers. creatures that live there. Includes 2401 Library Way Matthews Shell •a kayak rental for the entire day. (1.5 and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 472-5743 Museum, a ft ^Trails hours with naturalist, then you can Program information: Cruise to Mommy & Me *If you can't inake the guided keep the kayak out on your own the Ouler Ongoing programs Under The Sea tours (see Otters and Others), we afterwards.) Islands for Aerobics — Monday, series will run on have trail maps in the Nature Center Shelling ^^™ Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. alternating Fridays through Aug. 29. and lunch for the four miles of trails in our Sunset Rookery Paddle: Call For more information, call 472- Center Tract. These trails cover at Barnacle Bridge — Monday at I p.m. and 1100 ext. 233. for schedule Phil's. upland and wetland habitats, and Program information: Join us as Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. there is an observation tower for a Cruise the sun goes down on a paddle to the through bird's eye view of the Sanibel River Rookery Islands as hundreds of Mah Jongg — Tuesday and (really a slough) that runs the length San Carlos Thursday at 1 p.m. birds return to roost for the night. Bay, by the of the Center Tract. Days offered vary, please call for K current schedule. (21/2 hours) rookery and spoil islands while Step —Tuesday and Thursday at 3 enjoying dolphins, herons, egrets 8:45 am. Independence Day &. and osprey! Wear beach shoes and X Tarpon Bay Explorers Touch Tank . Celebrate the Fourth of July — bring your towels. Yoga — Thursday at 10 a.m. to Exploration: Call Sanibel style — with a traditional T3 900 Tarpon Bay Road for schedule O Phone: 239^72-8900 Afternoon Dolphin Cruise: red, white and blue-fla- Program informa- vored parade tion: Get to know our Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3 Tram Tour Protect Wildlife and Saturday 3:30 to 5 p-m. along local marine life dur- Periwinkle1 and Take the Tram!: Daily except ing an interactive touch Program information: Cruise Fridays through San Carlos and Pine Island Way. The tank presentation with a festivities Program information: Join a nat- marine biologist. Sound to see and learn about the uralist aboard an open-air tram for a mangrove islands and estuaries will begin Discover first-hand at 9:30 a.m. tour of Wildlife Drive at 'Ding' the creatures beneath where Calusa Indians once lived. Darling through the heart of the the surface, including conchs. sea Learn the history, see the dolphins! refuge. Sit back and relax while urchins, seastars, horseshoe crabs

OTERTAINMENTm TIME ISLANDS FRJDAY,13 SATURDAY, 14 SUNDAY, 15 MONDAY, 16 TUESDAY, 17 WEDNESDAY, 18 THURSDAY,19 JACARANDA Mario Renata Renata 1223 Periwinkle Way Renata Renata The Catman" 8:30 to 12:30 Marci & Tina Buckeye Ken 8:30 to 12:30 472-1771 Infanti Jazz, dance Jazz, dance 'TWEEN WATERS 15951 Captiva Dr. Cornbread Brothers Cornbread Brothers Crab Racing Crab Racing 472-5161 RC OTTER'S 11596 Andy Rosse Ln Steve McDougal Royce Altgood •Chuck VanRipper Royce Allgood Steve McDougal Royce Allaood Noble Hochmeister 395-1142 Chuck VanRipper Chuck VanRipper Pat McCune Pat McCune AJ. Chris Workman AJ. KEYLIME BISTRO 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Noble Holchmeister Chris Workman Mark Vee Chris Workman . Mark Vee AJ. Bob Bowman 395-4000 Paf McCune Chris Workman • AJ. Pat McCune Steve McDougal ELLINGTON'S JAZZ 937 East Gulf Dr Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Quartet 337-5299 Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet w/Geo. Williams Dan Miller -Trumpet DOLCE VITA Roman-Feast 1224 Periwinkle Way Mauricelo Monaco w/ Joe McCormick & Soli S Andre Joe McCormick Joe McCormick music by Tenor Woody Brubaker 472-5555 Woody Brubaker Marvilla Marzan Maurice Lomanaco THE ISLAND COW Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm Greg Watts Diana liynn Buckeye Ken Buckeye Ken Greg Watts Dan Confreo Diana Lyar 2163 Periwinkle Way SW ft 9 THE MUCKY DUCK 5 - 9 pm/472-3434' Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Federico Buckeye Ken Andy Rosse Ln

TRADERS Tues&Thu8-11 pm Danny Morgan Danny Morgan 1551 Periwinkle Way km & Friends & Friends BLUE GIRAFFE 2075 PeriwinkleWay Gessiey 472-2525 Reed CASAYBEL RESORT Sun. Brunch 11:30-2pm 2255 W. Gulf Dr. John Mlane Dan Tudor John McLane & Mark Dupuy Troublestarters 472-9200 7-1 Opm 7-1 Opm Sunday Poolside 1 -4pm Danny Morgan Kletzien fills in for speaker no-show at Rotary Club Submitted by SHIRLEY JEWELL members of their housekeeping and restaurant staff. At the San-Cap Rotary, no matter what you expect, Courses are designed for comprehension levels 0-2 and can expect the unexpected! be taught in 17 different languages. First off, our scheduled speaker for last week's meeting Plasticity of the Brair; can be stimulated in many ways just didn't make it. We're not exactly sure of why that hap- learning new skills and doing something out of the box. pened, but we're hoping it wasn't because they forgot. After That is why Leaf Ltd. has recently set up a computer unit at all, the topic for last week was "Memory Improvement." Shell Point and has plans on the drawing board for one at But as luck would have it, our second unexpected hap- Cypress Cove. This unit uses the interactive Nintendo's pening was that Emily Kletzien from Leaf Ltd., a private "Wii" (Wii combines video technology with physical activ- foundation in Fort Myers, came specifically to that meeting ity). The "Wii" lineup of computer games include tennis, to hear our speaker. And guess -what? Because we had plen- bowling, baseball and just a wide variety of sports that are ty of time to fill, Emily was surprised by a request to speak designed for both individual and group activity use. about her organization and some of the programs they are Weii promotes both mental and physical activity that is involved in throughout Lee County. not confined to any particular age group. These games are So without any preparation time, no PowerPoint presen- inlergencrational in scope. You might find that you will be tation, no fancy handouts and no notes, Emily spoke extem- able to challenge and even beat that grandchild in a friend- poraneously about her organization. ly and competitive game of tennis right there in your own The Leaf Ltd. Foundation is involved in memory living room... you rock, grarnps! Stimulation, exercise, research, literacy and seniors. The common thread amongst nutrition, socialization and life long learning promotes a all three topics involves brain activity and memory health, healthy brain and that is important at any age, but particu- an expansion of the mind and the fostering of learning new larly as we age. skills. Thanks, Emily, for doing a great job for the Leaf Ltd. One example of this is a workplace based literacy pro- Foundation and the clients you serve. We hope you'll come gram for non-English speaking immigrants in the hotel and back and visit soon. Rotary will buy your breakfast! restaurant business. Simple computer tutorials that focus on The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. every learning basic and specific business knowledge tailored to Friday at the Beachview Restarurant, located on Par View SPECIAL-TO THE REPORTER their job responsibilities. One such eight-week course was Drive in Sanibel. For more information, call Shirley Jewell Emily Kletzien from The Leaf Ltd. Foundation designed for use at the 'Tween Waters Inn in Captiva for at 337-1099. spoke to local Rotarians last week. Doc Ford's donates $2,500 to 'Ding' Days £ Submitted by becomeasponsor.htm or contact Birgie o CHELLE KOSTER WALTON Vertesch (Maverick2l [email protected]) at a1 239-292-0566 or Bruce Neill (bruce@sani- H Last week, Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar belseaschool.org) at 239-472-8585. & Grille donated $2,500 to "Ding" Darling "Doc Ford's joins Captiva Cruises, Mike Wildlife Society (DDWS) for its 2008 and Terry Baldwin, Bank of the Islands, "Ding" Darling Days birding and eco-festi- Sanibel Island Fishing Club, Jerry's Foods, val, which will take place at J.N. "Ding" West Wind Inn, Queenie's Real Homemade Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Ice Cream, Schnappers Hots and Soon Sanibel this Oct. 19-26. Come Landscaping as 'Ding' Days spon- 'The refuge contributes so much more sors," said Vertesch. "We are grateful for the than just eco-tourism dollars to the local generosity of these businesses and individ- economy," said Marty Harrity, the restau- uals and hope to see others join with them rant's owner. as sponsors in helping 'Ding' Darling with Recalling how refuge employees and this wonderful island event." O their friends from other federal agencies • "Ding" Darling Days celebrates helped restore vital services to the island National Wildlife Refuge Week and the after Hurricane Charley, Harrity stated,. "I birthday of Jay "Ding" Darling, the refuge's am eager to support their environmental namesake and father of the Duck Stamp education efforts this fall" Program. The event is co-presented by the As a $2,500 donor, Doc Ford's becomes U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, DDWS (the a Great Egret sponsor. For additional infor- refuge's "friends" non-profit) and Tarpon SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER mation on becoming a "Ding" Days spon- Bay Explorers. , Marty Harrity, left, presents a $2,500 "Ding" Darling Days donation to DDWS sor, visit www.dingdarlingdays.com/howto- President Susan Cassell and Deputy Refuge Manager Patrick Martin. Crafton, Casey are current CROW fellows Submitted by ANITA PINDER Michigan native Jeffrey Crafton has Center plans casting call been a "fellow" in CROW's student pro- gram since January. A graduate of Michigan State University, Jeffrey holds a BS in for commerical, PSA Zoology and found CROW during an inter- net search his sophomore year. By MCKENZIE CASSIDY Abuse Prevention Month —- that it was "I'm in the process of applying to vet [email protected] launching its capital campaign with an school and trying to get a feel for every- In an open casting call throughout aim to raise funds for a new facility. It is thing," said Crafton. Southwest Florida, local aspiring actors, currently packed into 13,000 square feet His previous experience includes a small actresses and performers will have a in three separate facilities in downtown practice that handled reptiles, bird and chance to showcase their abilities by Fort Myers. exotics, an alpaca farm and the Detroit Zoo, auditioning to appear in a media cam- "We are trying to raise $3.5 million for where he was involved in enrichment paign for the Children's Advocacy pur new building. Right now we have processes to keep the animals mentally Center, including a television commercial completely grown out of space," said alert. and a public service announcement. Scott. The children's-organization is asking The organization has located a new "I was surprised when I arrived at Crafton CROW," he added. "My first impression anyone ranging in age from 7 to 18, who property on Evans Avenue that would fur- was that the facility would be more up to is comfortable in front of a camera, to nish it with 20,000 square feet as it con- date visually and functionally, but it all attend the casting call for the awareness tinues to grow within the community works. It is cool to be able to bring in other campaign on Sunday, June 15. working with more children. The money options when traditional treatments fail." Prospective performers will be judged by for the capital campaign needs to be col- Crafton has applied to vet school and the commercial director Bobby Livingston lected by December and would include knowledge he has gained at CROW will and local photographer Brian Tietz, who the price of the building as well as a com- hold him in good stead. will make the casting decisions. plete interior renovation. "There is so much information I would The two have been donating their time Scott explained that the commercial never have gotten any place else — the ani- and services for the campaign. will be shot at the Children's Advocacy mal contact, the one-on-one," he added. "I "At that point the kids will be chosen Center and will be of a very serious probably won't realize most of it until after that best represent the campaign. A week nature. I leave." or two after that we will do the shoot at "Not only will it bring light to these Once thing he is sure of, his interest will the CAC center," said Samantha Scoti, services and what is happening in our remain with "unique" animals. spokesperson for Pushing the Envelope, area, but also help people to get interest- Chrissy Casey arrived at CROW in Inc. ed and volunteer or become a donor for February after receiving a BS in Wildlife Livingston, who won the 2000 our capital campaign," he said. Biology from the University of Vermont. A National Media Award from the National The organization struggles on a daily native of Burlington, Vermont, Chrissy's Casey Mental Health Association, operates Sun basis against a child abuse rate in Florida that exceeds other states. It determines if Internet search for wildlife reTiab facilities experience, raptor centers in the north Studios, a local production company. led her to CROW. Recently, he has been working with abuse has occurred, and then addresses rarely treat Osprey because they won't eat the situation through therapy or parent "I was so impressed not only with the on their own creating a poor survival rate. singer and actress Miley Cyrus (Disney's size of CROW's facility, but with the stu- "Hannah Montana") on a new DVD proj- educational classes. Caseyy will remain a "fellow" at CROW According to the Children's Advocacy dent housing," she said. through the beginning of August and plans ect. Having worked at a rehab center in Cape The commercial will appear on many Center, every eight minutes two children to enter a Master's program in wildlife dis- are abused in the state, and that abuse can Cod and a raptor center in Vermont, Casey ease at the University of Gainesville before local networks and on cable companies was familiar with the'care, feeding and such as Comcast. While children will not lead to long-term problems such as fear, reapplying to vet school. anxiety, hostility or depression. cleaning that is involved at such a center. "My experience at CROW has rein- receive payment for their work, they will "But the major difference between be given a copy of the commercial or pho- For more information on the forced what I always thought about wildlife Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest CROW and the others is Chinese medicine medicine," she added. "You have to think tographs to save for their professional and in particular acupuncture," she noted. portfolio or as a piece of memorabilia. Florida, visit its Web site at www.cac- outside the box integrating what you know swfl.org. Osprey quickly became Casey's favorite works with traditional veterinary medi- The Children's Advocacy Center patients at CROW. She explained that in her cine." announced in April — National Child Eighth Grade Graduation at

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Michael Turner, right, inspects his diploma. Turner is looking forward to going to Fort Myers Erica Billheimer has been and seeing what they can offer at the high with her friends at The school level to prepare him for a career as a chef. Sanibel School for her entire Seated beside him are, from left, Connor Stone, life but is looking forward to Anastasia Snetkova, Elizabeth Sitton, Caitlyn attending Bishop Verot. Her Radigan, Nichole Paci and Nichole Ogden favorite subject is math. Principal Barbara Von Harten wel- comes graduates, their families and friends. tor

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Graduates stand for the Pledge of Allegiance as the ceremony begins.

Above: • f National Junior Honor Society President Guest speaker Jim Sprankle Mariant inspires students to always do Cardenas well and trust their choices. He addresses recounted his career path, from her class- professional baseball player to mates. banker to bird carver. Left: Students face the audience for recognition. Students included, from left, Amber Falde, Terry Earle, Cody Durand, Lexie Dekker and Carly DeGennero. Joining them on stage were Nancy McDole, Barbara Von Harten, Jim Sprinkle and Kathy Jones.

Students listen attentively as Jim Sprankle speaks. From left are Samantha Davies, Samantha Cooper, Mariant Cardenas, Eli Budd, Callie Bray, Erica Billheimer and The Class of 2008 gathers together for their last formal group portrait as stu- Dillon Bauer. dents at The Sanibel School. 5© en Hospital Ministry Team appointed by Sanibel Community Church Submitted by CECILIA DRAKE On June 2, Lee Memorial Health 90 System's Chaplain Rev. Cynthia Brasher o directed an orientation and tour for Sanibel o Community Church's newly appointed Hospital Ministry Team. Team members are Cathy Bluey, Bill and Martha Emery, Marguerite Johnston, Barbara Mascari, Mary Anne Maxwell, Bob and Margee Meyer, Pastor Barb Nave and Pastor Tom Walsh. ed •a Team members were informed about Health Insurance Portability and I Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, 3 Infection Control, and were given an orien- tation in Christian caregiving for patients and families during times of medical crisis. Our volunteer ministry team members each have an appointed day for visitation and will work closely with Pastor Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor at Sanibel Community Church, and Associate Pastor Barb Nave in extending" spiritual care to members of the church and the communi- ty- Island residents can help keep this team and Sanibel Community Church's Pastoral Staff aware of hospitalizations by follow- ing one of two easy notification steps. You can call the church office at 472-2684 upon admission or prior to admission to inform the church that you are being admitted, or when registering at the admitting hospital, SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER you can give permission for Sanibel Rev. Cynthia Brasher, left, of Lee Memorial Health System and Sanibel Community Church's Hospital Ministry Team +S o Community Church to be informed of your Members Cathy Bluey, Pastor Tom Walsh, Mary Anne Maxwell, Barbara Mascari, Marguerite Johnston, Margee and Bob a admission by the hospital. Meyer, Martha and Bill Emery and Pastor Barb Nave. • Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way, next to Jerry's Market. They offer s three opportunities for worship each Sunday, an 8 a.m. Celebrate Father's Day at SCC Traditional service with Communion, a 9 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Kid's Church and a 10:45 a.m. On Father's Day, Sunday, June 15, Sanibel Community Church will.celebrate with three opportunities for worship. Traditional service. The morning begins at 8 a.m. with a Traditional service concluding with the Lord's Supper. At 9 a.m., the Praise At 10:15 a.m., cool refreshments, as well as coffee and Team leads an exciting service of praise. At 10:45 a.m., another Traditional service is offered with powerful, tradi- snacks, are offered in the Courtyard. Childcare is provided tional hymns. at all three services. Feel free to come dressed casually to Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor, will give a practical, Biblical message at all three services encouraging families. any of the services. All are welcome to join in this Christ- A special gift will be given to every man who attends worship. At 10 a.m., cool refreshments, as well as coffee and centered worship. snacks, are offered in the Courtyard. Childcare is provided at all three services. For more information, please call the church at 472- For more information, call the church office at 472-2684. 2684. Beaches are the first line of defense against hurricanes

It's hurricane season, so it's highly possible that "After the storm, it was clear that the areas that suffered "The profile of the beach - including the: sandy part America's coastal residents may soon be experiencing the the worst storm damage were those where the dunes were (where you put your beach towel) and the area where you howling winds and crashing waves associated with one of low and the beach was critically eroded before the storm," wade into the surf - is like the basement of a house," Kana Mother Nature's most dangerous weather events. National Kana said. said. "Without the basement as a foundation, the whole coastal experts want coastal residents to understand the The 1987 New Year's Day nor'easter in the Carolinas house would come crumbling down." vital role their beach plays in protecting them from the neg- similarly proved the value of a healthy beach. Three adja- Just how wide must a beach be to provide adequate ative impacts of a hurricane. cent beach communities all lost an average of about 40 feet storm protection? There is no magic number, but Kana said "The beach is your first line of defense against a hurri- in the storm. Among those communities, property damages hurricanes such as Hugo can cause the beach to erode 80 to cane," says Tim Kana, Ph.D.; president of Coastal Science in Garden City totaled $5 million; the damages in North 100 feet before it has a chance to recover naturally after the & Engineering in Columbia, S.C. "The key to this protec- Myrtle Beach were S2.5 million; but the damages along storm. The average beach restoration project these days tion is a wide, sandy beach and established vegetated dunes Myrtle Beach totaled only $400,000. widens a beach by about 100 feet. Some communities liken that work together to absorb much of the energy of waves." "The main difference among these three towns was that beach nourishment to insurance. Kana points out that sand and dunes can not prevent Myrtle Beach had just completed a nourishment project, "It's beLter to have a wide beach going into the storm sea- storm surge, but that a wide beach helps to dissipate the and their shore was 50'feet wider than the other beaches," son so it absorbs the wave damage instead of those waves waves and allows less energy to reach structures and infra- Kana said. damaging the valuable properties behind it," he added. structure on upland properties behind the beach. He further explained that the beach is the linchpin for For more information about the storm protection bene- As evidence of the effectiveness of a wide beach and storm protection and uses the analogy of a house to paint a fits of your beach, visit www.asbpa.org. high dunes, he points to Hurricane Hugo, which hit the clear picture of the importance of a wide, healthy beach coast of South Carolina in 1989. during a hurricane. Source: ASBPA New forensic center unveiled by LCSO By DREW WINCHESTER "This facility should last us a very long time," said [email protected] Capt. Richard Joslin of the sheriff's office. "We have The Lee County Sheriff's Office celebrated its new given ourselves room to grow over the next 20 years." forensic center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Lee County Commissioners were out in force to ded- Monday. icate the new facility, praising Scott for his diligence in The 80,000-square-foot facility boasts state-of-the-art bringing the project in under projected costs, especially equipment for evidence storage and assessment. during these difficult economic times. Sheriff Mike Scott said the new facility is a vast Commissioner Ray Judah said the county commission improvement over the county's previous storage meth- has taken criticism in the past for setting aside financial ods, where evidence was scattered over four different reserves for public projects like the new forensic center, locations. This marks the first time that evidence, and but that those reserves proved crucial to aid in grappling evidence personnel, will be housed at one central loca- with the rapid growth of Lee County. tion. "We're probably .one of the most dynamically grow- "Evidence can be everything from the smallest crack ing communities in the entire country," Judah said. pipe, to dump trucks and boats, and that takes space,'1 "People need to understand the money that was collect- Scott said. "The county has a good piece of property ed is money well spent." here, in a prime location, and it's better than renting. We The new forensic center is one of four county projects were renting four different locations all over the county." that arc completed or under way, including a new justice Budgeted at $12 million, the facility came in at $1 center, a new medical examiner facility and new jail. million under projected costs. Commissioner Bob Janes warned that the county pop- Scott said the project has been talked about in various ulation will top one million in the next 10 years, and with circles for the last eight years, but discussions really that rise in population so comes a rise in crime. started to ramp up in 2004. Construction on the facility New facilities like the forensics center are the best began in 2006. way to combat the approaching tide. Along with the expansion of storage space, the new "This is an example of how Lee County has grown," building also boasts offices for upward of 25 crime scene Janes said. "This wonderful facility puts us in the 21st investigation technicians, plus'the latest in all the high century. And it has enough room to keep us going for the tech gadgetry essential to their jobs. next few years." The laboratories that house the equipment are so new tags still hang from the technicians' chairs. *' ISLAND REPORTER SPORTS JUNE 12, 20089 Miracle clinches first ISLAND SPORTS ROUNDUP half title with 6-4 victory Special to the REPORTER Ramos has been added to the West Division Sparked by the bat of outfielder Edward All-Star team for Saturday's All-Star Game. Ovalle, the Fort Myers Miracle clinched the Ramos replaces Lakeland catcher James Florida State League's first-half West Skelton, who will miss the game due Co Division title in grand fashion on Monday injury. evening with a 6-4 victory over the Vero The addition of Ramos brings the fran- Beach Rays at Hammond Stadium. chise-record total to seven Miracle players Ovalle crushed a grand slam to right in a that have been named to the FSL All-Star five-run fifth inning, capping the win and squad. Second baseman Brian Dinkelman, sending the Miracle to the first-half crown. third baseman Danny Valencia, outfielder The Miracle came up with the first run of Rene Tosoni, starting pitcher Jeff Manship the night in their half of the second as Whit and relief pitchers Anthony Slama and Robbins began the frame with a double* Robert Delaney were named to the team down the right field line. Wilson Ramos earlier last week. pushed Robbins to third with a single, and a The All-Star game will be played at 7:05 sacrifice fly by Juan Portcs plated Robbins p.m. on June 14 at Space Coast Stadium in for the early 1-0 lead. Viera, home of the Brevard County Vero Beach answered the first Miracle Manatees. run with the next three to grab a two-run Ramos, a 21-year old native of Valencia, advantage. Five runs in the bottom of the Venezuela, has compiled a .236 batting fifth sent the Miracle into the lead. Ovallc's average, a team-high eight home runs and grand slam capped the inning. Eli Tintor 38 RBI. started the inning with a solo home run off The former non-drafted free agent is in the Scoreboard in left-center field. his first season with Fort Myers. Last sea- Following tonight's home game against son, he hit .291 with eight home runs and Vero Beach and Saturday's Florida State 42 RBI f6r Beloit. League All-Star extravaganza in Viera, the In addition, Fort Myers relief pitcher Miracle return to action on the road with a Anthony Slama was named the Minnesota three-game series at Dunedin. Fort Myers is Twins Minor League Pitcher of the Month. back at Hammond Stadium on Thursday, The 24-year old Slama posted a 1.20 June 19 when they face off with the ERA in 11 games, during the month of Sarasota Reds on Dog Daze II Night. Game May. time is 7:05 p.m. Slama, a former University of San Diego VANDY MAJOR For more information or to purchase product, has been lights out for the Miracle Fort Myers backstop Wilson Ramos was rewarded for a fine first half with tickets, call 239-768-4210 or visit bullpen this season. He has a 2-0 record a selection to the West Division All-Star squad. www.miraclebaseball.com. with nine saves, a 0.62 ERA and 47 strike- outs over 29 innings of work. Wilson, Slama are lauded The 6-foot-3, 207-pounder was a 39th SANIBEL REC CENTER CALENDAR The Florida State League announced round pick in the 2006 First-Year Major last week that Miracle catcher Wilson League Baseball draft. 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road Phone: 239-472-0345

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WATER ACTIVITES WORKSHOPS Shallow Water Aerobics SPD Workshop - Stranger Danger Starting Monday, May 12 . Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to Learn what you need to know from the 10 a.m. Sanibel Police Department about pro- This class will be held in the exercise pool tecting your child(ren) from strangers for members who desire a low-impact and how to teach your child(ren) to pro- workout in warmer, shallow water. tect themselves. Admission is free and the workshop will take place in the Deep Water Aerobics Recreation Center's Pelican Room. Starting Tuesday, May 13 Home Away Tuesday and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. This class will be held in the lap pool for PROGRAMS members who desire a low-impact workout June June June in cooler, deeper water. Youth Summer Rec Program Registration begins Monday, May 19 at 8 Aqua Jogging a.m. 12 13 14 Starting Thursday, June 5 from 9 to 10 a.m. Program runs from June 16 through This specialized class will be held in the August 8, Monday through Friday from 8 lap pool for members who desire a low- a.m. to 5 p.m. Vero Beach Off All-Star impact cardiovascular workout in deeper This year, children going into grades 1 7:05 p.m. Game water while utilizing aqua jogging equip- through 8 will have the opportunity to ment such as belts and ankle resistance. participate in a variety of classic camp activities, which range from arts and June June crafts to aquatics and athletics in a June Youth Swim Lessons Native American setting. Field trips for Session I: June 9, 10, 11,12, 16, 17,18 elementary participants (grades 1-5) 17 18 and 19 occur once per week; teens (grades 6-8) 19 Session II: August 4, 5, 6, 7, 11,12, 13 attend field trips twice per week. at at at and 14 Dunedin Dunedin Dunedin Sarasota A new approach to swim lessons: group lessons based around the swimming abili- SOFTBALL 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12 p.m. 7:05 p.m. ties of your child. Skill levels will be assessed during the in-water screening. Adult Softball Specific times far each level will be Season begins on Wednesday, May 28 announced. Call the Recreation Center's Games are held on Wednesdays at 6 aquatics department for more information. p.m. June June June The adult softball program runs from Junior Lifeguarding Program - May through August. Teams should reg- Guard Start ister no later than May 20. Call the 12 13 14 Instructional Week: Juty 14-"18 Recreation Center for more information. at Mentor Week: July 21 -25 Off During the Instruction Week, participants Off So. Georgia will explore water safety, rescues, CPR, 7:30 p.m. First Aid, the role of a lifeguard, fitness training as well as other aquatic-related topics. Mentor Week involves following a June June June lifeguard for real-world training. Participants must be between the ages of 11 and 14 and be able to swim 50 yards without rest- 17 18 19 ing, recover a 10 pound brick from six feet of water and tread water for one minute without using hands. Off Off Off , o Anglers encounter slow bite over the week Boaters tips for getting Much of the snapper catch should improve daily mak- past week ing them a worthwhile fish to target very anglers found soon. There's nothing much better than a the most from a tank of gas early-day high fresh snapper dinner. GO 5 tides that really On a positive note, this week the tar- Q weren't very pon fishing improved off the beaches. high and outgo- Areas including Knapp's Point and the rl ing tides the outside beaches where the fish numbers remainder of the have been sparse finally showed tarpon in S day that often the numbers anglers have come to expect. resulted in a slow Capt. Gary Clark reports after a couple 4 By BILL RUSSELL, fish bite. This, weeks of slow fishing and few tarpon On The Water coupled with hook-ups, that the big schools finally -a several days of a arrived off of Sanibel and were feeding •- s brisk easterly breeze, made fishermen throughout the day. The fish were school- .c really work to put fish in the boat. ing in 20 to 25-foot depths. Live thread meter is like a heart monitor; when con- H herring or catfish tails soaked on bottom With boaters facing record high fuel Where did the trout go? That's the prices this summer, Boat Owners sumption starts to rise, it's an early warn- question many anglers are scratching were baits of choice. They were also ing that something is amiss. A fuel flow found off the beaches all the way up past Association of The United States their heads wondering. They are still (BoatU.S.)"has a few tips that could help meter also allows you to select a comfort- around but so many of the go-to spots Boca Grande. Thread herring, small able cruising speed that optimizes the crabs, cut ladyfish, catfish tails or a stretch their fuel dollars: have dried up requiring a lot of moving • Leave the extra junk' home: Don't amount of fuel being consumed. and searching. A few spots that did pro- streamer fly early in the morning hooked fish up and down the beaches. load the boat up with weight you don't • Do the math: If you don't want to duce trout up to 22 inches included the need. Do a little spring cleaning ,— spring for a fuel flow meter (about $300), grassy bottom just of the docks inside Sharks are running off the beaches and unused equipment that has been collect- you can calculate your fuel mileage by Captiva Pass on the north side, flats south inshore around Charlotte Harbor and near ing mildew in the bottom of lockers for •dividing distance traveled by gallons at of Redfish Pass and along bar drop-offs in the gulf passes. They are averaging three years should be taken home. fill-up. Using your logbook, you can (hen front of Bull and Turtle bays. to five feel with blacktips the most com- • Water weight: At 8.33 pounds per approximate fuel flow using average Covering the area was key to locating mon. If you are tarpon fishing, you will gallon, why keep the water in the tank speeds and time underway. fish; artificials were often a better choice probably end up hooking a few, or if you topped off if you're only going out for the • Get a discount: Many of the 885 over live bait. Gulp shad in a new penny want to catch a shark, use a chunk of fresh afternoon? BoatU.S. Cooperating Marinas around color, a DOA holographic shrimp in a cut bait like mullet-or ladyfish. At least a • Tune her up: An engine tune-up is an the country offer up to 10 cents off a gal- clear/gold sparkle color and the Yozuri 3d short length of wire leader will keep them excellent investment and should easily lon of gas. To get the discount, all you glass minnow were good choices. One from biting through the leader and a circle pay for itself over the summer. have to do is to show your BoatU.S. hook also helps get a solid hookup. There thing all areas had in common was clean • Tune your prop: If your boat goes 30 membership card. water — lots of the inshore water is real- are more pinfish out there right now than BoatU.S is the nation's leading advo- I have ever seen. They can swarm and eat mph with a like-new prop and only 27 o ly nasty looking and trout like to feed by mph with a prop that's dinged and out of cate for recreational boaters providing its sight, so fairly clear water is a must. a chunk of fish down to the bone pretty •650,000 members with a wide array of quick. If you are dead-bait fishing .for pitch, that's a 10 percent loss in fuel econ- -d Redfish also were a difficult task for omy, or, you're wasting one out of every consumer services including a group-rate = many anglers; areas in Matlacha Pass and anything, make sure you check your bait marine insurance program that insures often. If the little guys aren't taking out 10 gallons you put in your tank. the sound that were turning up consistent • Paint the boat's bottom: When boat- nearly a quarter million boats; the largest catches have become hit and miss. Some all the goodies, then let it soak, otherwise fleet of more than 500 towing assistance plan on changing the bail often. ing in salt or brackish waters a fouled bot- anglers are still reporting good catches, tom is like a dull knife. It takes a lot more vessels; discounts on fuel, slips and but overall it was a tough week for many. We go back on good tides this week fuel to push your boat through the water. repairs at over 885 Cooperating Marinas; They are still around, we just did not have with big afternoon highs followed by a • Keep the boat in trim: Using trim boat financing; and a subscription to the best tides part of the week and the strong evening outgoing. This gives us a tabs or distributing weight evenly will BoatU.S. Magazine, the most widely read strong east wind sure didn't help. Fish good chance to target redfish under the help move your boat through the water boating publication in the U.S. were caught under the mangroves on the mangroves, snook fish near the passes or with less effort — and less fuel. If you aren't already a member, join high water in northern Pine Island Sound go after tarpon during the evening hill p • Go with the flow: Consult tide tables online now for a special rate of $19 by and near Fishermen's Key between St. tides in Boca Grande Pass. If you get a going to BoatUS.com/membership or by © James and Punta Rassa. Cut or dead bait and try to travel with the tide whenever a chance, take advantage of the late-day possible. calling 800-395-2628. worked best for the reds with ladyfish, fishing. It won't be long before afternoon shrimp and pinfish top choices. thunderstorms run us off the water early. • Install a fuel flow meter: A fuel flow •a c We are beginning to sec our summer If you have a fishing story or photo s influx of mangrove snapper arrive that you would like to share or for charter inshore. Not in big numbers yet, but a few information, please contact me at 239- nice fish up to 14 inches are finding baits 283-7960 or www.fishpineisland.com Stingrays come close to intended for snook, reds and trout. The first victory, drop to 0-12 By MORGAN MARINELL "I think the guys came out and gave us Fishing tourney to support Trauma Special to the REPORTER effort that the Stingrays' owners, fans and The curse that has plagued the Florida everybody have been waiting on for 16 Center at Lee Memorial Hospital Stingrays all season, and prevented them weeks," said Dixon. from getting a win, was very close to being The Stingrays had all of the momentum Sign up now for the Sixth Annual All proceeds will benefit the Trauma lifted last Saturday night at the Lee Civic coming out of the intermission. The David Lee Root, Jr. Memorial Fishing Center at Lee Memorial Hospital to aid Center. Mudcats did not produce a first down in Tournament and catch and release for a with the treatment of the severely injured With the ball and under one minute left, their first drive of the third quarter and good cause. Proceeds from this angling and to provide them the best chance for Florida had a chance to beat the Mississippi Florida's defense only allowed one third- event benefit the Trauma Center at Lee recovery. Last year's event netted Mudcats, but the Stingrays' quest for their quarter touchdown. Memorial Hospital. $13,000 to the Trauma Center. first victory continues after the Mudcats The Stingrays did not have much luck The Root family lost their son, David, For more information or to register held on to win, 46-41. finding the end zone in the third quarter either, but kicker Derek Mintzer kept to an automobile accident. But thanks to today, call Dave and Debbie at 239-282r If Florida (0-12) would have scored on the Trauma Unit, their son, Dustin, was 9122 or go to www.davidleerootmemori- their final pursuit and earned their first win, Florida alive with two field goals and an saved. al.com. it would have been the biggest upset of the extra point via a kickoff through the The tournament will be held on Lee Memorial Hospital on Cleveland season in the American Indoor Football uprights giving the Mudcats a 33-24 edge Saturday, July 19 at D&D Matlacha Bait Avenue in Fort Myers has the only certi- Association. The Mudcats (11-1) lead the going into the final quarter. & Tackle, located at 3922 Pine Island fied Level II Trauma Center between league in wins and scoring offense, while The fourth quarter featured intense, lay- Road, in Matlacha. Check-in begins at 6 Tampa and Miami. Full-time trauma sur- the Stingrays remain the only team in the it-all-on-the-line performances from both a.m. and, fishing starts at 7 a.m. On geons are available 24-hours everyday to league yet to get a win. teams. Keith Drayton of Florida and Friday, July 18, there will be a mandatory meet the needs of our community In their previous two meetings, Mississippi's Travis Johnson were ejected Captain's Meeting at 7 p.m. involved in vehicle or other serious acci- Mississippi defeated Florida 72-27 and 63- from the game. A barbeque follows the tournament dents. As the Trauma Center receives no 22, but that was before coaches Riley Ware "Every time I felt the game was getting weigh-in, along with awarding prizes, a tax support, and offers services to insured and Anthony Dixon turned the Stingrays out of hand, I tried to pull everybody 50/50 and chance drawings. and uninsured patients alike, support into a force to be reckoned with. together and keep it on their mind," said The entry fee is $50 per person, with a from the community remains critical to In their last two games, Florida has lost Dixon. "Now, they're starting to preach dis- minimum of two fishermen per boat. keep this service in operation in by eight and nine points, respectively. cipline to each other." Fee includes a Captain's bag, bar- Southwest Florida. "We are not where I want us to be, but After two consecutive touchdowns from beque, ramp access and parking. we are getting there," said Ware. "We are both Florida and Mississippi, the 46-41 getting better." Mississippi advance seemed too much for the Stingrays to overcome with the ball in To Go The Stingrays got off. to a slow start allowing the Mudcats to take an early 13-0 the Mudcats' possession with 1:30 left, but, lead, but a Chris Morant rushing touchdown the Stingrays' Chris Morant recovered a What sparked the Stingrays' offensive flow that fumble that set up for one last opportunity Sixth Annual David Lee Root, Jr. remained the rest of the game. for Florida. Memorial Fishing Tournament Florida's defense had its hands full with The curse lingered on as quarterback AJ Mississippi's quarterback Tommy Jones Rogue threw left as wide receiver When who leads the league in total offense. The Washington cut to the right. first time the Stingrays denied the Mudcats "The last play we had a mix up," said Saturday, July 19 Ware. "AJ (Rogue) just pulled the trigger a Check-in at 6 a.m. a trip to the end zone came late in the sec- ond quarter. little early." Fishing starts at 7 a.m. "Our game plan for tonight was to not The Stingrays have two games left as give up any deep balls," said Ware. they attempt to earn that elusive first win. Where After the first denial, the Stingrays Next Saturday they will take on the . D&D Matlacha Bait & Tackle offense answered with a Richard Fayetteville Speed in Fayetteville, N.C. 3922 Pine Island Road Washington 15-yard touchdown reception Their last game of the season is on June 28 Matlacha that brought the score to 19-17 with just against the Carolina Speed at the Lee Civic over a minute to play in the first half. Center. For more information The Mudcats responded with a quick "If we play with the intensity we played with tonight, we will win (one of the www.davidleerootmemorial.com drive that resulted in a Jones to Maurice Avery connection, which put them up 26-17 remaining games)," added Ware. going into the locker room. IQ Wolves declaw Firecats, 47-35; Florida suffers second setback re Submitted by LYNNE SNIERSON But the last sack would prove the most costly. Playoff picture gets clearer The relentless Wolves Facing a third-and-goal from the Manchester six yard defense rattled the Florida line with 1:09 left in the game and Manchester up 47-35, Firecats all night while For the second straight week, the Florida Firecats sit Wallace dropped back to throw but could find no one open atop the American Conference in the playoff standings. their high-pow- in the end zone. Manchester's Joe Crear sacked Wallace and Coming off their loss at Manchester, both Florida and I ered offense forced a fumble, which was recovered by Marvin Wright. to scored seemingly All Manchester quarterback James Pinkney, who turned in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have 8-2 records. However, the at will as another oustanding performance, had to do from there was Firecats currently hold the tiebreaker over the Pioneers due Manchester tuck the ball under his arm on three straight plays to run out to the 'Cats better winning percentage in games against declawcd the the clock. common opponents. Firecats 47-35 in front of Eight teams in each conference qualify for the af2 play- Pinkney finished the night with 19 completions of 22 offs, with games being played at the highest seed. The con- 6,280 faithful fans last attempts for 246 yards with no interceptions and three pass- Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena. ference winners will square off in the ArenaCup, the cham- ing touchdowns plus another two rushing. Wallace was held pionship game of af2, which will be held at the venue of the 5 The victory was the Wolves third straight as they to 24 completions of 44 tries for 179 yards against no inter- participating team with the best overall record. The Firecats improved their record to 4-6 while dropping the Firecats to ceptions with four touchdowns through the air. hosted the ArenaCup in 2004, the year the team won its 8-2 and ending Florida's attempt to tie itsbest start in fran- Also for the Firecats, wideout Matt Burstein had 11 only af2 championship. chise history. The Wolves avenged a road loss to the catches for 74 yards plus two touchdowns. Firecats in Estero earlier this season. After the Firecats play at South Georgia this weekend. Manchester's Bradly Chavez was a force on both sides Florida and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will square off on While facing a forceful Wolves pass rush and finding his of the line again and ended the evening with honors-for both Saturday, June 28 at Germain Arena. Kickoff is scheduled O receivers tightly covered for four quarters, Florida quarter- the Cutters Catch of the Game and as the JLS Iionman of * for 7:30 p.m. Call 239-390-CATS (2287) or visit the team 00 back Chris Wallace never got comfortable in the pocket and the Game. online at www.FloridaFirecats.com. was sacked four times for a loss of 18 yards. LCSO's Alpha Fishing group is all grins District to stage a N n golf tournament 3 n LCSO's Alpha District to stage golf tournament s The Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSOJ Alpha District ft is ready to celebrate Christmas in July. On Saturday, July 5, they will host the inaugural Alpha District Golf Tournament to benefit the Lee County Sheriff's Adopt-A- Family holiday program. Last year, Alpha District assisted in adopting three fam- ilies and 150 senior residents, buying them Christmas trees and gifts they would not have been able to otherwise afford. The goal this year is to help more of our residents enjoy the Christmas holiday season. The golf tournament will be held at Magnolia Landing Golf Club, located at 3501 Avenida Del Vera Boulevard in i North Fort Myers. The tournament will be played in a 3 scramble format beginning at 8 a.m. There will also be con- tests for longest drive, closest to the pin, straightest drive 9 and putting. o Deadline for registration is June 27, and is limited to 30 5 four-person teams. Mail-in registration costs $65 per play- er, or $70 per player after the deadline. Golfers interested in helping out a good cause can call LCSO Deputy Jarrod Cantrell at 239-477-1807. Source: LCSO -

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Where Magnolia Landing Golf Club 3501 Avenida Del Vera Blvd. VANDY MAJOR North Fort Myers \A Joey Burnside, second from left, of Captain Joe's Charters out of Blind Pass and Captiva, compet- ed in last weekend's Caloosa Catch and Release Fishing Tournament, staged off of Fort Myers For more information Beach. Pictured next to him is his mother, Laurel Burnside, and teammate Josh Schardin as well as Joey's dog, Hank. Flanking the group are Hooter's girls Amanda Schieider, left, and Liz Swindoll. 239-477-1807 Sanibel Adult Co-Ed Softball League Scoreboard Games from Wednesday, June 4

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The business setting is sometimes a dog-eat-dog Hug recommends not leaving the animal unattended world, but not on Friday, June 20. That day is National until all the co-workers have met the new pet in the pres- Take Your Dog to Work Day, and thousands of pets may ence of its owner. be headed toward the office instead of their own back "Logically, if the pet has been properly socialized yard. with people and other animals, the pet will do well," Hug And that could be a good thing. said. "However, the pet will need a slow introduction to Studies have shown that taking pets to work can lower the new surroundings." stress, increase productivity, create more of a willingness If you are interested in bringing your pet to work, Hug to work overtime and decrease employee absences. But advises owners to first make sure the organization allows according to Patty Hug, a veterinary technician at the it. . 'i College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences "All businesses have a set of rules regarding pets in at Texas A&M University, owners should think twice the work place," she said. "If the organization allows before introducing their pet to the business world. pets at work, the person should first check with his or her "Very well-behaved, socially settled and tolerant pets immediate supervisor." are most suitable for the work environment," Hug said. Inaddition, some co-workers might be allergic to ani- "These pets will respond appropriately in any situation, mal hair, and these workers might not appreciate a dog whether the owner is present or not, and will obey sim- nearby. ple commands." After an owner is sure animals are allowed, Hug Hugs said the decision to bring your pet to work offers these suggestions: should be based not only on your pet's temperament, but • Ask yourself if your pet is well-behaved enough to the type of job you have. earn this privilege. 5T "If your job doesn't require you to leave a certain • Make sure your veterinarian deems your animal a location and you are guaranteed a set break or lunch healthy. time, then bringing your pet to work can be a good idea," • Make sure there is a comfortable spot for your ani- c noted Hug. mal to lie down. s Owners should also think about potential safety con- • Find out if there is a designated area for employees' cerns. pets to relieve themselves. "There will always be safety issues for both the pet Hug added that if your organization allows pets at and other employees," she added. "Changes in routine work, it's usually a good idea to take advantage of the can be stressful for an animal and it may react unusually opportunity. in a new environment."

Sanibel/Captiva Tide Chart June 13 • 19, 2008 Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur.

Sunrise 6:35am 6:35am 6:35am 6:36am 6:36am 6:36am 6:36am Sunset 8:23pm 8:23pm 8:23pm 8:24pm 8:24pm 8:24pm 8:24pm

Redfish HIGH 12:25am 1:43am 11:22am 11:56am 12:33pm 1:11pm A long wait and way pays off Pass LOW 2:54am 3:25am 3:52am HIGH 9:51am 10:20am 10:50am LOW 5:13pm 6:00pm 6:43pm . 7:23pm 8:01pm 8:37pm 9:13pm HIGH

Punta HIGH 12:19am 1:37am 11:16am 11:50am 12:27pm 1:05pm Rassa LOW 2:49am 3:20am 3:47am HIGH 9:45am 10:14am 10:44am LOW 5:08pm 5:55pm 6:38pm 7:18pm 7:56pm 8:32pm 9:08pm HIGH

Sanibei H|GH 12:48am 10:27am 11:01am 11:38am 12:16pm Light LOW 2:56am 3:27am 3:54am HIGH 8:56am 9:25am 9:55am LOW 5:15pm 6:02pm 6:45pm. 7:25pm 8:03pm 8:39pm 9:15pm HIGH 11:30pm

12:18am 9:57am 10:31am 11:08am 11:46am SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Captiva HIGH The Hall family is proud to announce their newest addition to their fam- (Outside) LOW 1:40am 2:11am 2:38am ily. Will Isaac Hall was born in Fuzhou, China in June of 2005. Jim, am Karen, JD, Conner and Madi Hall traveled to China to bring Will back HIGH 8:26am 8:55am 9:25am home. They arrived back in Sanibei on May 15 and Will has bonded per- LOW 3:59pm 4:46pm 5:29pm 6:09pm 6:47pm 7:23pm 7:59pm fectly with his new family. The Halls would like to thank all of their friends and family for their support during their two-plus-year journey HIGH 11:00pm to bring Will home. O U.S. Mail: The best value in town Mr. Zip's Tip a Horse racing fans ft. Submitted by ANNE MURRAY it ships." An 11-percent savings is also available if postage Postmaster, Fort Myers/Cape Coral is paid online. Also, anyone with family or friends serv- around the world con- verged on Louisville Some things in life just get better and better. 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With the Priority Flat-Rate Box, which now has To schedule a presentation for our community, club or USPS Derby Souvenirs, U.S. Postal Service, P.O. Box 50 percent more capacity, customers pay one price for one group on how the Postal Service brings the Post Office to 31903, Louisville, KY 40231-9903. package, regardless of the weight. In other words, "if it fits, your home or office computer, call 239-573-9638. Summer Reading Program underway at the Sanibel Public Library The Summer Reading Program encourages reading by characters. asking the children to read 20 minutes a day, five days a The Sanibel Public Library is featuring Florida Books week and by giving them a Summer Reading Program in Series. These books feature main characters that Challenge. appear consistently throughout a series of books. This year's theme for children is "Anytime, Anyplace, Some characters featured in the Florida Books in • Anywhere Read!" Series are Randy Wayne White's Doc Ford, Tim Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m. for a program. On Dorsey's Serge A. Storms, James W. Hall's THORN and Tuesday, June 17, Joanne LeFleur of the Bailey- Andrea Rafferty, Edna Buchanan's Britt Montero, Matthews Shell Museum will be at the library for a pres- Lawrence Sanders' and Vincent Lardo's Archy McNally entation on shells. She will also help participants with a and Prescott McNally, Stuart Woods' Holly Barker, craft. Nancy Pickard's Marie Lightfoot, James Grippando's In addition, our teens will benefit from the "Read Jack Swyteck and Tom Corcoran's Alex Rutledge. Strong" program. The programs for the teens this year Summer is the perfect time to curl up with a favorite will be on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m., after the library is character, or find a new one. closed. The fun this summer includes Japanimania (June 24), Pizza Taste-Off (July 8) and Gaming Night (July Hurricane season twists into the o 22). Join us for several fun activities. library The Summer Reading Program is supported with 1 funds provided by the Sanibel Public Library Foundation, Inc. The Sanibel Public Library is located at Breeze into the Sanibel Public Library and find a 770 Dunlop Road. Their phone number is 472-2483. whirlwind of hurricane information. Let us direct you to fiction or non-fiction hurricane books. Our shelves offer statistics, stories and survival guides. Florida Books in Series available You can even find cookbooks flooded with hurricane- friendly recipes. Selections include "Hurricane" by We all have a favorite character, someone special that Karen Harper, "Apocalypse Chow" by Jon Robertson, we met in a book. Perhaps our focus is on a dreamy mys- "Whirlwind" by Michael Grant Jaffe and "Florida's tery man or a thrilling suspense figure. Maybe our hero Hurricane History" by Jay Barnes. is a historical fiction hero. 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New generation of rock-n-rollers

Captiva hosting Storm Prep program June 25

Adult visitors of Captiva Memorial Library can get hurricane preparation tips directly from the experts on Wednesday, June 25. The library is offering an insight- ful program to help local residents get ready for this storm season. Join us as we present a Hurricane Preparedness Seminar starting at 3 p.m. Members of the Captiva Hurricane Preparation and Response Committee, the Captiva Island Fire Control District, Lee County Emergency Operations Center and the Lee County Sheriffs Office will be on hand to help you to prepare for hurricane season. In addition, Stephanie Dowd will attend to issue City of Sanibel 2008 Hurricane hang- tags. The Captiva Memorial Library is located at 11560 Chapin Lane on Captiva island. For more information about a program or to register, please call the library at 239-472-2133. A sign language interpreter is available VANDY MAJOR with 48-hour notice. Call the Deaf Service Center at At last Friday's Talent Show hosted by The Sanibel School, a rock band consisting of Devin Welsh 239-461-0334 (voice) or 239-461-0438 (TTY). on drums, Grant and Grace Ireland on vocals and Julian Meyers on guitar played "The Great Trip." Assistive listening devices are available upon request. Other acts included Callie Atkinson singing the Carrie Underwood hit "All-American Girl" and Camilo Lilleslatten playing "The Happy Farmer" on his violin. Source: Lee County Library System