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NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 50 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JUNE 8, 2012 JUNE SUNRISE/SUNSET: 8 6:35 • 8:20 9 6:35 • 8:20 10 6:35 • 8:21 11 6:35 • 8:21 12 6:35 • 8:22 13 6:35 • 8:22 14 6:35 • 8:22 Bike Path Use Sanibel Ospreys Increased 56 Produce Most Percent Chicks In 30 Years by Anne Mitchell by Anne Mitchell f you think Sanibel’s bike paths are total of 125 osprey chicks survived more crowded, you’re right! A recent the 2012 Sanibel nesting season Isurvey shows that ridership at one key Aand left their nests, according to intersection almost doubled and at oth- The International Osprey Foundation. In ers, it increased by between 49 percent addition, the nest monitors reported that and 80 percent. four eaglets fledged. That’s the most suc- The busiest is Middle Gulf Drive and cessful nesting season since records began Donax, where on a Thursday afternoon in 1979. and a Saturday morning the week after Last year, 122 ospreys and four eagles Easter, a total of 935 bicyclists were were reported as fledged from a total of counted during two four-hour periods, 101 osprey nests and two eagle nests. an increase of 93 percent over a similar Nest watchers monitored seven nest- period in 2006. ing territories around the island every two Total cyclists counted during 2012 weeks from January through May and survey period was 4,650, compared with sometimes beyond. They checked a total An osprey feeds its chicks in the nest 2,979 in 2006, a 56 percent increase. of 133 osprey nests, of which 78 were Gardner, TIOF president. “We have 48 baby ospreys. You might remember, City Manager Judie Zimomra told the occupied, and three eagle nests. records dating back to 1979; we have had this was a year with huge water releases city council on Tuesday that Sanibel “This is the very best year our Sanibel some good years and some not so good from Lake Okeechobee, which seems to continued on page 38 ospreys have ever, ever had,” said Tim years. Back in 2007, Sanibel only fledged continued on page 3 Historic Coast Guard Vessel To Become Diving Destination by Jeff Lysiak fter years of service to the United States Navy, patrolling the icy Awaters of the northern Atlantic Ocean and guarding America’s eastern seaboard throughout World War II, the 77-year-old USS Mohawk will soon make her final voyage. The former Coast Guard “A” class cutter is slated to become a veterans’ memorial reef, a recreational destination for scuba divers and fishermen approximately 13 miles off the coast of Sanibel. On May 16, the USS Mohawk arrived in Fort Myers Beach following a two-day journey from Key West, where for the past several years she served as home to the Miami-Dade Historical Maritime Museum. Over the next several weeks, she will undergo renovations at Kelly Brothers Marine Contractors, which will transform the 165-foot vessel into an artificial reef. “By using the Mohawk as a veterans’ memorial reef, we are able to prevent a piece of our national history from being The USS Mohawk, which arrived in Fort Myers Beach on May 16, is currently under construction to become a veterans’ memorial reef off turned into scrap, all while honoring our the coast of Sanibel continued on page 32 photo by Jeff Lysiak 2 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 Unique Gifts For The June Bride Sold At Sanibel Historical Village

Unique gifts perfect for June brides are for sale at the gift shop in the Old Bailey Store at the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village he Sanibel Historical Museum & quality of these valentines is exquisite Village is showcasing a trio of gift and incomparable for the price; they Tideas that are perfect for June start at about $55 (including tax). Rose brides and only available at the muse- Prestigiacomo is an award-winning shell um’s gift shop. artist and Jim Prestigiacomo builds the The Village Gift Shop, located in the custom cherry and other wood display 1927 Bailey General Store, is offering frames. sailor’s valentines – including mirrors and The Village Gift Shop also has a valentines in heart-shaped frames – hand- selection of hand-woven, colorful pine crafted by Jim and Rose Prestigiacomo needle basketry from Naples artist Gisela from Texas. Paula Newton, museum Damandl. Damandl learned her craft director and gift shop manager, said the from an Old World artisan and has been

creating pine needle baskets for many years. She compares her work to that of the Seminole tribes in Florida who wove baskets from the long pine needles they gathered in the forests. Damandl teaches pine needle basket artistry at BIG ARTS The Sanibel Historical Museum & workshops and her work is exhibited in Village is currently open Wednesday galleries in the Northeast. The baskets are through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 priced according to size and complexity. p.m. The village, which operates as a Another perfect gift for the bride is non-profit organization, is located at 950 Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel • 239-395-5353 an all-white shell wreath handcrafted of Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). The www.SynergySportswear.com Sanibel shells, made by Barb Walling. museum’s exhibits are scattered through- Walling is a Sanibel resident and award- out the Rutland House, the Schoolhouse winning shell artist. She has been an avid for White Children, Burnap Cottage, Miss shell collector for many years. Charlotta’s Tea Room, the Post Office, Morning Glories (a Sears kit home) and er New Ownersh Und ip! the Old Bailey General Store. A replica of Scrapbook Papers Rubber Stamping the Packing House holds the museum’s archives collection. Admission is $5 for Quilting Art Supplies adults over 18; children and members are Fabric Shell Craft free. For more information, call 472-4648. Beads Craft Supplies

Notions Find us on Gifts Make It & Take It Bead Bracelet Every Thursday $4.75 Send your 10% off a single regular priced item* BIRKENSTOCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO *Excludes fabric. Cannot be combined with any other off ers. editorial copy to: Coupon required at time of purchase. Discount taken off lowest price item. COMFORT BY DESIGN Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10am -5pm • www.threecraftyladies.com (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 [email protected] 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel Sanibel Island • 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree Across from the Bank of the Islands ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 3 Rutland Great- From page 1 Sanibel Ospreys Niece Visits have had something to do with red tide problems.” Uncle’s Home It’s important to monitor the overall larence Rutland’s great-niece, health of ospreys, added Gardner. Beth Hardley, and her sister, Julie “Ospreys are an excellent indicator CKomorowski, visited her uncle’s species for environmental issues, both house at the Sanibel Historical Museum good and bad.” & Village for the first time one recent Sunday. Hardley hails from Pasco County, Florida and had never been in the home, so Historical Village president Beth Hardley, left, and her sister, Julie Alex Werner met her at the historic Komorowski house that is the first one museum visi- tors enter upon arriving at the village. “We enjoyed it very much and were Beth Hardley, great-niece of Clarence very grateful that Alex took time out of Rutland, toured his home for the first time his day to see us,” Hardley said. “My at the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village mom came here for summers when she ground on pilings made of concrete and was a little girl. We showed her the video beach sand. This affords the house pro- [of our visit], and she remembered a lot of tection from floods as well as allowing things. She was very impressed and very for air to circulate. Eleven-foot ceilings, a grateful.” wide hallway and placement of windows Hardley’s mother is Ruth Fortner and doors opposite each other keep the (nee Wilde), niece of Clarence and Ruth house cool and are typical attributes of a Rutland. “cracker house.” Clarence Rutland came to the island “This is just one of many examples with his parents in 1896 at the age of 6 of how the museum extends history and was a jack-of-all-trades. In the 1920s, into people’s lives on a personal basis,” he earned seven cents per crate packing Werner said. tomatoes and peppers for farmers and The Sanibel Historical Museum & resided in the house that now is an icon Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road of the Historical Village from 1928 to (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap shortly before his death in 1982. access to all buildings. Summer hours, The Rutland House was opened as which are now in effect, are Wednesday a museum in 1984. The house, built through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 1913, in a typical “cracker” style Admission is $5 for adults (18 and over). (“cracker” deriving from the sound Florida Members and children are free. cattlemen made when cracking whips). It For more information, call 472-4648 is made of hard Florida pine. Originally during business hours. built on Periwinkle Way, it stands above

Optimist Club 4th Of July Road Rally he Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club’s 2012 Road Rally starts on Wednesday, July 4 at noon in Timbers Restaurant parking lot. Get your team together and Tpick up registration forms at Bailey’s General Store, the Sanibel Café, the Sanibel-Captiva Community Bank, in the local newspaper or before noon (just after the 4th of July parade) at the Timbers starting line. Forms are also available online at www.sancapoptimist.org. Registration is a $35 donation per vehicle. This year’s theme is Rallying For Island Youth. The top rally finishers and the best decorated vehicle will win prizes. Points are awarded for elapsed time closest to a “secret,” pre-established circuit time and distance, and for correct answers to a series of questions about clues along the rally route. Sponsorships, both business and individual donors are now available. $500 and $250 donations get names on vehicles and on the rally T-shirt. $100 sponsors get names on vehicles only. Contact Randy Carson at 699-8739 or Richard McCurry at 292-4631 to donate funds or for more information. Registration forms and donations may be mailed to San-Cap Optimists, P.O. Box 1370, Sanibel, FL 33957. Donations are tax deductible. The San-Cap Optimist Club is a 501(c)3 organization.

Share your community news with us. Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 or email [email protected] 4 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 Hortoons American Legion Post 123 News n Sunday, June 10, the American Legion Post 123 will serve a meal Oof barbeque ribs and chicken from 1 to 8 p.m. Every Wednesday night, a meatloaf and mashed potato dinner is served, with Marty Stokes & The Captiva Band play- ing the blues from 7 to 9:30 p.m. On Wednesday, June 13, an American Legion general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. If you have any flags to be retired, drop them off before Thursday, June 14 (Flag Day). The flag retirement ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Every Monday night, Post 123 hosts 9-Ball Pool Tournaments starting at 6 p.m. This week’s winner of the first match was Don O’Connell while Richard McCurry took second. The second match winner was Kevin Portoft while Don O’Connell took second. Texas Hold’em is played every Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. New players are welcome. Every Friday, a six-ounce ribeye steak sandwich is on the menu all day. Other menu items include a half-pound burger. Food is served every day and the public is welcome. American Legion Post 123 is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 9 p.m., located at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel- Captiva Road. For more information, call Read us online at IslandSunNews.com 472-9979.

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SANIBEL ISLAND BOOKSHOP 1571 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 | 239-472-5223 www.sanibelbookshop.com Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food. – Hippocrates 460 BC ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 5 July 10 and August 14. Information and Lee Planning background documents are available Bridge Crossings Up Year Over Year online at www.captivacommunitypanel. by Anne Mitchell Agency OKs com. CEPD Meets June 13 arch causeway crossings hit an eight-year high in 2012 with a total of Captiva Code The next monthly meeting of the 340,172 vehicles logged making the drive to Sanibel. That’s an increase of t its May 31 hearing, the Local Captiva Erosion Prevention District will M5,649 crossings, a 1.7 percent increase over March 2011. Planning Agency voted unani- be held on Wednesday, June 13 begin- Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra reported the data to the city council on Amously to find the Captiva LDC ning at noon in the Wakefield Room at Tuesday. She noted in a memo that the total was still shy of the all-time March high of amendment consistent with the Lee ‘Tween Waters Inn. The public is invited 373,881 vehicles recorded in 2001. Plan, which moves it on to the Board to attend. February numbers were also up compared with the same month last year. In of County Commissioners for final Blind Pass Update February, crossings totaled 292,491, up 11,527 or 4 percent. approval. Equipment will begin to appear The LPA supported the community in around the pass the end of this week and the two items where staff recommended county officials say the contractor (Florida the LDC language be removed, with one Dredge & Dock) will begin pumping sand Read us online at IslandSunNews.com change: the first week in June. Work should be 1) The seven-day term for RSC-2 completed by the end of August. rentals was approved as is, even though continued on page 9 the county argued it was unenforceable. The LPA accepted that this was language I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST... I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST... TELLI CANNOT A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY BEST... THE the community wanted to include, and that setting a specific rental term would enhance self-enforcement by property owners (and give the county a rule to enact in the case of provable and egre- Summer Is Here! gious violators). 2) The requirement to show proof Try Our of septic system maintenance with any Taste Our permit application was likewise approved, Key Lime Sublime Pink Lemonade with a change suggested to alter the lan- guage from “written documentation of Hurricane! an OSTDS pumpout by a licensed septic Gelato contractor within the past two years” to read “written documentation of the most Original Italian Ice Cream recent OSTDS pumpout by a licensed Home of the World Famous Sanibel Krunch© & Dirty Sand Dollar© septic contractor.” This was done to mol- lify the county attorney who was arguing that the two-year limit was not allowed by state law, which specifies nothing could be less than five years. Requiring proof will at least force a pumpout to occur if no documentation can be found, and will also make data col- lection on the island’s OSTDSs possible Ice Creams - Gelatoelato - Sorbets - SSherbetserbets - Frozen YogYogurtt - Shakes - Malts Smoothiesmoothies - Frozen CCoffee Drinks (if that’s something useful in the future). Coffee - Latte - Cappuccino - Espresso - Pastry - Gourmet Chocolates - Gifts - Fun Apparel - Baby Gear Since the county is looking into its own ordinance to mandate septic inspections • National Geographic Travel Guide - Top 10 Best Ice Creams in Gulf Coast America every five years (details to follow), this dis- • 2011 - Taste of the Islands BEST DESSERT Ask Us About cussion clearly will continue. • 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 Best of the Islands The next step will be two public hear- Our Franchise • 2010 - 2011 Trip Advisor Recommended Opportunities ings before the county commission, which • 2010 - 2011 Talk of the Town for Customer Satisfaction will be on vacation from June 26 until early August. Public hearings must be 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 • 239-472-6566 • www.pinocchiosicecream.com

scheduled on either the second or fourth THE BEST... SIMPLY A LIE...IT'S I CANNOT TELL Tuesday, so the expectation is the first I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST... I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST... hearing would be on the fourth Tuesday (August 28) since the August 14 agenda Are YOU a Beach Foodie? A market for people who love good food!!! is certain to be overloaded. Once a sched- A market for love people who good food!!! ule has been finalized, an announcement We proudly serve will be made. Community Panel Meets June 12 Pinocchio’s The Captiva Community Panel will Ice Cream hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12 beginning at 9 a.m. in one of the Cone Rooms in Chadwick’s Square at South Seas Island Resort. This meeting is open to all interested islanders and the public. Sandwiches Among the agenda items: Prepared On Our Try Our Signature • Status report on the Captiva Land Development Code Review. Fresh Baked Breads Artisan Breads “Sanibel Blossom©” • A Captiva Erosion Prevention District update. Open Daily 8am - 9pm • A Hurricane Preparedness & Croissants • Baguettes • Souffl e • Pastry • Artisan Breads & Sandwiches • NYC Bakery Pizza Response Committee update. • Other matters as necessary. Public participation is invited 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 • 239-472-6566 and encouraged. The next Captiva Foodie? a Beach Are YOU www.beachfoodies.com Community Panel meetings will be on Are YOU a Beach Foodie? A market for people who love good food!!! 6 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 scene of some great battle or where some Sprankle Making great Russian writer or politician lived or died. As far as Mongolia goes, I just want Final Preparations to know where there’s a pub, an Internet café and an auto shop.” For Mongol Rally Asked if he plans on picking up any by Jeff Lysiak souvenirs along the way, Sprankle gave a cautious answer. nly five weeks away from partici- “I guess if I see something that’s worth pating in the 2012 Mongol Rally, collecting, I’ll bring it back,” he said. “I OSanibel native James Sprankle want to make sure that it’s nothing that’ll is making a few final preparations in get me arrested like dinosaur bones or advance of his departure for London, something. I like cold war memorabilia, England. But while some of the items so if I see anything I can fit in a suitcase, on his checklist to pack for his three- I will. I’m definitely taking the Peugeot week, 10,000-mile adventure – summer emblem when I part with the car.” attire, hat, sunglasses, toothbrush, etc. – Following the rally, participating vehi- are obvious, a few supplies will likely be cles are either donated to charity, or sold last-minute purchases. with all proceeds going to charity. “Tires, tires, tires,” said Sprankle Local businesses and individuals when asked what supplies he’ll need to from Sanibel or Captiva who would buy before the July 13 event launch. like to see their logo placed on The “That and probably some motor oil. I Goat Rodeo’s vehicle as it travels across need a roof rack as well. The car is pretty mountains, plains, deserts and remote small, so the roof rack will be key for regions between the United Kingdom and storing extra cans of gas, tires or what- Mongolia are invited to have a bumper ever else we deem necessary.” sticker placed on the automobile for a Sprankle and his Mongol Rally team- James Sprankle holds up a map of Mongolia, including the route he and his Mongol Rally $100 donation. For additional informa- mate Sean Miller – who call their partner- teammate Sean Miller plan on following tion on bumper sticker sponsorship, con- ship The Goat Rodeo – will be driving tact the Island Sun at 395-1213. Although Sprankle and Miller have Ukraine, Russia and Mongolia. I am con- a five-door 2005 Peugeot 206 from Those interested in sponsoring The been doing research related to their fident in my ability to drive from England Chichester, England to the finish line in Goat Rodeo or underwriting Sprankle’s journey since deciding to take part in the to Ukraine. I think things will get tricky Ulan Bator, Mongolia. Navigating road- expenses (estimated to be around Mongol Rally last November, there is still when everything changes to Cyrillic.” ways – both paved and unpaved – across $6,500) for the Mongol Rally should send much to learn. In addition, Sprankle would like to see western Europe and some very remote an email to [email protected] or call “We are definitely trying to plan out some sites of historical significance. regions in Asia, their team will raise 239-849-7801. the route, so in that respect we will “I find myself researching the towns in money for Doctors Without Borders as When questioned if he has received be researching every country,” said Mongolia and Russia that we may drive well as for the rally’s dedicated charity, any advice as he prepares to take on this Sprankle. “I think, however, most of through or possible stay,” he explained. The Lotus Children’s Centre Charitable fantastic adventure, Sprankle noted that our time will be spent learning about “Many of the cities in Russia were the Trust. his mother’s cousin told him four things: 1. Don’t eat anything unless it is cooked or can be peeled. 2. Don’t drink water or any beverages Ladies, it’s time to: unless they have been cooked, bottled or Honoring the have been treated with special pills to kill Female Spirit! Collect Your Dresses! the parasites and amoebas. New Venue: The Village Shops - 2340 Periwinkle Way. 3. Don’t go into a building with strange men where the door could be New Date: Tuesday, June 19th Time: 5:0-7 p.m. closed behind you. 4. Travel in groups, whenever pos- $5 donation plus one or more new or gently used dresses. Admission: sible. “I think that’ll be advice to live by,” The Evening’s Festivities added Sprankle. Bring your dress(es) and a $5 donation and you will (Note: The Island Sun will be fol- lowing James Sprankle as he prepares receive a dining certifi cate to Matzaluna. for the Mongol Rally this summer, and will track his progress throughout the Wine & light hors d’oeuvres will be 10,000-mile adventure. Keep reading for served at The Village Shops weekly updates about this incredible jour- ney, from start to finish.)

The prize drawing returns by popular demand (tickets are fi ve for $20 or $5 each) drawing proceeds benefi t PACE. Sanibel A Collection Party Continue the party after the prize drawing at Matzaluna just down Periwinkle where 15% of your Beauty To Benefi t: dinner tab benefi ts PACE. Salon Sponsored by: Just back from the Premiere Lee International Beauty Show in Orlando. Check out all of the wonderful new things we have to off er from the show! (239) 472-1111 Across from CVS ® ® 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. vacations Real Estate [email protected] Additional Information: [email protected] The treatment you expect. The treatment you deserve. We make it easy. You make it home. www.SanibelBeautySalon.net ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 7 kid’s competitions, games and raffles. July 4th Fireworks Bring the whole family to this traditional island-style 4th of July family celebration. Attention 2012 Graduates Party At The Dunes The Fireworks Party details include: he Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Food The Island Sun is looking for photos and information from Commerce and The Dunes Golf & • Hot off the grill hamburgers, hot local 2012 graduates to appear in the newspaper. If you dogs and chicken TTennis Club announced details of are graduating or know a local grad, we need your help the 4th of July Fireworks Party event, • Succulent pig roast and pulled pork which will be open to the public and sandwiches in obtaining the following information: • Corn on the cob, potato salad, fresh admission will be free. Student’s name, school, plans for school or college in It will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on cole slaw, side salads Wednesday, July 4 at The Dunes Golf • Soft pretzels, cotton candy, ice the fall. cream, churros & Tennis Club. The fireworks show is Please mail, drop off or email information along with a expected to begin at dusk (estimated Drink around 8:25 p.m.). • Full bar photo to: Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle The fireworks show is being presented • Sodas and water Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957; press@ this year by the Zambelli Brothers and Entertainment islandsunnews.com. is expected to be even bigger and better • DJ – New Beginnings Entertainment than last year’s show. • Sand dance floor Please note on emails: “Class of 2012.” The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club is host- • Driving range and putting competi- Photos will be returned upon request. ing a big, family fun event which will be tions open the general public and admission is • Pool party free. Designated parking will be provided • Giant slide at The Dunes for $5, and activities for • Children’s competitions with a bal- the whole family will ensure it is a memo- loon toss, hula hooping and art contests 33rd ANNUAL rable 4th of July event. • Raffles There will be food and beverage tick- ets on sale (no coolers allowed) and the menu includes a wide range of grilled ROAD RALLY food choices together with a full bar, DJ and a sand dance floor. For the youngsters, there will be face The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club painting, a giant slide, pool party and 2012 Official Entry Form For an early start time, Mail this form along with entry fee ($35.00) to: Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club P.O. Box 1370 Sanibel, Florida 33957 “Sanibel Island is #1” Additional Info: Dani @ 472-0836 Randy @ 699-8739 or Richard @ 292-4631 on-line @ www.sancapoptimist.org Celebrate the 22nd Annual Contact: e-mail [email protected]

Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 9:30 a.m.

Entry Fee: Commercial $30.00 Non-Commercial $15.00 Card Type Visa MasterCard

Additional Donations Welcome Exp. Date ______3 Digit code on back______Card # ______

Team Name: ______

Please Make Checks Payable to: 4th of July Parade Account Driver’s Name: ______

Mail: C/O Bank of the Islands, P.O. Box 1819, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Navigator’s Name: ______Where Can We Contact The Team Leader? Please Print: Drop Off: Bank of the Islands, Corner of Casa Ybel Road and Periwinkle Way Team Leader Name: ______¹¹¹ Additional Information??? Contact Trish Phillips at 246-2981 ¹¹¹ Address: ______

¹¹¹ Mandatory Parade Participant Meeting on Thursday, June 28, at Bank of the Islands ¹¹¹ City: ______State: ______Zip: ______(10:00am or 5:00 pm) Day Phone: ______Evening Phone: ______

Make Sure to Pick Up Your 2012 Parade T-Shirts at Bank of the Islands Time Out: Time In: Total Time: ONLY $10.00

2012 Parade Categories Mileage Out: Mileage In: Total: Most Original/Best Theme Best Music/Performance Most Patriotic Best Nature Theme Route Score: + Bonus: - Penalties: Total: Best Small Entry / Non-commercial Entry Fee $35.00 Includes: Entries must be returned (with payment) BEFORE Friday, June 22, 2012 Car, Driver, Navigator, Unlimited Crew, and 1 Official Road Rally T-Shirt (Additional T-Shirts will be available for $15.00) Return the following portion with Check Register Early for Best Position! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Penalties:  Five points deducted for each mile over or under computed mileage. Parade Entry Form  Two points deducted for each minute over or under course time.  Entry disqualified for exceeding posted speed limit. Name of Business or Organization: ______ Entry may be disqualified if not at finish point within 2 1/2 hours. Contact Person: ______ The Rally Master reserves the right to adjust the time equally for all contestants if conditions warrant.  Afterglow party in The Sanibel Grill @ The Timbers Restaurant! Mailing Address (required): ______

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Live? (Yes) ____ or (No) ____ Boombox or Amplifier? (Yes) ____ or (No) ____ Registration from end of Parade to 12:00 Noon Wednesday, July 4th, Other? ______in the parking lot at Timbers Restaurant What type of Float: ______703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel Island, Florida ______Conducted by: The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club

Name of Person Attending Meeting on 6/28: ______Line up the Day of the Parade will be between 8:00 and 8:30 on Island Inn Road The Sanibel – Captiva Optimist Club is a 501(C)3 Corporation and your donation is fully tax deductible. (Entries arriving after 8:45 will be placed at the end of the Parade line up) Please note that we are an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization and all of the funds go directly to Helping The Kids 8 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 INSIDE CITY HALL he attended on Tarpon Bay Road is now again facing reduced revenues due to January, 2000, when he started as a Gavin Seeks a jewelry store. a projected reduction of 3.4 percent in conservation officer. He was promoted “I have a 96-year-old aunt… and I property values. to environmental planner in 2003 and Place In would like her to be able to see (black his- “We have to be very careful how we in 2006 to environmental biologist on tory represented) at the museum,” Gavin spend our money. I was expecting prop- health and water quality. Historical Village added. erty values to increase not decrease. I am Loflin will continue to do city projects by Anne Mitchell not saying no but these are words of cau- as an independent contractor at $110 tion,” Denham said. per hour. As such, he will not receive ugene Gavin, a descendant of one Ruane later said he was considering benefits such as health insurance, vaca- of Sanibel’s pioneer black families, Council Ponders ways to increase other revenues, such tion, medical leave, insurance, causeway Easked the city council on Tuesday as approaching Lee County to discuss tolls and tax withholding. to consider granting historic status to an Reduced Sanibel’s share of the bridge tolls, some- In his retirement letter, Loflin stated, outbuilding attached to the 1924 Shore thing Cape Coral’s City Council is cur- “With the help of the city’s partners Haven. Revenues, rently doing. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gavin hopes that will pave the way for He said he had hoped construction the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation the small building to have a place among Playground Funds would pick up as a result of the city low- Foundation, Lee County and city staff, other notable buildings in the Sanibel ering fees, and that changes to the resort we have changed the course of mighty Historical Museum & Village – as a relic by Anne Mitchell redevelopment codes would spur hotels rivers, breached long clogged tidal passes, of Sanibel’s black history. request for a city contribution and motels to make renovations, all planted tens of thousands of native trees, He showed council members a photo- towards a new playground at The increasing Sanibel’s tax base. removed thousands of acres of noxious graph of his father and uncle building a ASanibel School raised the topic of “I want to understand why we haven’t exotic plants and re-established the seawall at Shore Haven. the island’s still shaky property values seen any activity,” Ruane said. endemic habitat for numerous species of The council members voted unani- and the specter of reduced revenues for Regardless, he added, “We are not Sanibel’s birds, fishes and wildlife, during mously to evaluate the small building, and the coming fiscal year. going to raise taxes.” my 20 plus years of service.” Alex Warner, president of the Sanibel The principal of The Sanibel School Council agreed unanimously to autho- City Manager Judie Zimomra stated, Historical Museum & Village, said, “Our has asked the city to chip in. The Lee rize staff to get cost estimates for review “Dr. Loflin leaves us all a legacy of envi- board wants to have an active display of County School Board has pledged at the July meeting. ronmental conservation and protection as the black sharecroppers on Sanibel.” He $60,000 for the playground on a site a rare and rich gift to the future genera- added that there is a place for it in the located between the recreation center and tions of all Sanibelians.” historical village if council agrees. the school. It is scheduled to be installed Earlier this year, another top staffer, The original structure of Shore Haven, this summer. City’s Natural Public Works Director Gates Castle, also a Sears Roebuck kit home on Bird Lane, Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane told the retired. Castle is also working on city has been donated by its owners and is city council on Tuesday that partnering Resources projects as a consultant. headed to the historical village in July. with the Lee County School Board on the Gavin would like to see the small house project would be a good move and would Director Retires moved at the same time. be open to the entire community. He said by Anne Mitchell, Gavin said other opportunities to have the city would have to take care of public Send your black history represented have been lost. safety, so in addition to the $60,000, an r. Rob Loflin, longtime director of Also, at one time, the city said there was estimated $20,000 would be needed for natural resources for the City of editorial copy to: no room for more buildings in the histori- fencing and security. Ruane said it could DSanibel, will retire on June 29. cal village. be done over two budget periods. James Evans, his deputy, has been [email protected] He said the white schoolhouse is in Vice Mayor Mick Denham, however, named acting director. Evans has been the village, but the old “colored school” was concerned about cost. Sanibel is employed by the City of Sanibel since

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Jeff Lysiak LOW-RUB, SOYBEAN INK E-mail: [email protected] ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 9 “an accessible multisport event such as Ministries Inc.’s School Backpack Cell Phone Tower Sponsors Named this is a great fit with our mission to keep Program – also helps to feed local chil- people healthy, active and pain-free.” dren who otherwise might go hungry To Be In Place For Galloway “Last year’s event was such a success, when other food options are unavailable, we wanted to continue to be a part of it, just makes it that much more important Early Next Year Captiva Triathlon as it starts even more athletes along the for me to support this effort.” by Anne Mitchell wo well-known local profession- road of fitness,” said Zehr. Both adult and children athletes can als have signed on as the event As a dedicated cyclist and Ironman register online through the link at the t’s been many months in the mak- Tsponsors for the second annual finisher, Gunter understands what it takes event website, located at www.captivatri. ing, but when it’s erected early next Galloway Captiva Triathlon at South to be a multisport athlete – and was eager org. The Galloway Captiva Triathlon is a Iyear, the Verizon cell phone tower off Seas Island Resort. The Zehr Center to be part of an event that introduces family, fun and fitness weekend at South Donax Street may be one of a kind. for Orthopaedics has returned to spon- children to this engaging and fast-growing Seas Island Resort centered around a The Sanibel City Council required sor the September 16 adult triathlon, sport. children’s race on Saturday morning, that Verizon build the 149-foot tower to and attorney Jason Gunter is the new “The Galloway Captiva Tri is a per- September 15, and an adult sprint-length resemble a flag pole. But the problem sponsor of the children’s tri events on fect combination of family and fitness, race on Sunday morning, September 16. was that flags and their rigging are noisy September 15. allowing parents and children a chance Angie Ferguson, a well-known Elite and there are nearby residents. Council Zehr Center founder Robert J. Zehr, to share the multisport experience,” Level 2 level triathlon coach, 18-time asked Verizon to come up with an inter- M.D., welcomed the opportunity to be said Gunter. “The fact that the desig- Ironman, and one of the race directors nal lanyard system. part of the Galloway Captiva Tri, noting nated charity – Community Cooperative continued on page 56 Verizon said it would be a challenge. Eventually, the company found two ven- dors who could provide the mechanisms required and on Tuesday, Mark Baesch, representing the cell phone company, presented the design to the council. When asked if there were any other similar towers, Baesch said, “We have never built anything like this before with an internal system.” “We are trying to protect our citizens,” said Vice Mayor Mick Denham. Sanibel Island Fireworks Night 2012 Baesch said noise will be minimized but cautioned that a small part of the mechanism is exposed. 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10 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. of Sanibel, Friends Who Care, Goodwill- Churches/ Temples The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor Church Awards Fort Myers, Harry Chapin Food Bank, ANNUNCIATION GREEK Worship Services: Sunday 7:45 a.m. Life Education and Counseling Center ORTHODOX CHURCH: Chapel Service, and 10 a.m. Full Service, Mission Grants of SWFL, Literacy Council Gulf Coast, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers with Sunday School and Nursery Care pro- Radio Reading Service, Salvation Army- Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis vided. Elevator access. anibel Congregational United Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Church of Christ continues to live Fort Myers, Southwest Florida Addiction Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Sout its commitment to mission and Services, ECHO, Global Ministries of Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, benevolence in many ways. One way is the Disciples of Christ and the UCC and Sunday School, Bible Study Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. through the yearly grants awarded by Interfaith Action of Southwest Florida. www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. the SCUCC’s Mission and Benevolence SCUCC members are inspired by our Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Friday at 8:30 BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Committee given from congregational shared faith life to reaching beyond the The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues. church’s walls with the compassionate Temple of the Islands meets for Friday at 8:30 a.m. Confession first Saturday of pledges for mission. This year, the committee focused on actions. Other efforts by the congrega- night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship the month 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy tion include a weekly collection of food Hall of the United Congregational Church Days please call. local agencies that provide support for 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS women and children, food resources, job for local food pantries, the efforts of Rabbi Selwyn Geller For more information EPISCOPAL CHURCH: retraining and education as well as sup- the Sanibel Congregational Women in 239-472-0177 or [email protected] 2304 Periwinkle Way between the port of wider UCC state and local efforts. Ministry, and donating to a local and CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: Bean and Baileys, 472-2173 The committee is happy to announce national charity the offering from the The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector that recipients of the grants for the yearly Christmas Eve Sunset Service held www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org November 13, 2011 thru April 22, 2012 first half of 2012 totaling $44,400.00 on Lighthouse Beach. Sunday 11 a.m., 472-1646. Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sanibel Congregational United Church FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Sundays at 9:30 a.m. are: Abuse Counseling & Treatment Inc., Alvin A Dubin Alzheimer Resource of Christ is located at 2050 Periwinkle 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School (PreK-6thgr.) at 9:30 a.m. Way, across the street from Periwinkle Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and Center, Brightest Horizons, Community evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading 1st Wednesdays of the month 6 p.m., Pot Cooperative Ministries Day Care, FISH Place. room open, Monday, Wednesday and Luck Supper at 6:30 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. through March), Friday 10 a.m. to UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. OF THE ISLANDS: SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Meets on the first Sunday of each month 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 from December through April at the Sanibel Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Sunday Worship Hours: Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a mem- Share your community news with us. 7:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion ber’s home on the third Sunday of each 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church month. For more information call 433-4901 Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School or email [email protected]. classes or email [email protected] 11 a.m. Traditional Service with Choir Childcare available at all services. SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497

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Jamison Hayduk takes notes while snorkel- ing in San Carlos Bay John LeBar gets some short-lived horizontal air he first week of 2012 summer ambush hunters possible. Frogfish don’t just sit still, nicely cam- camp at Sanibel Sea School was The frogfish in the waters around ouflaged, and wait for a fish to swim by. Ta smashing success. Fresh out Sanibel is called an Ocellated Frogfish, They are much more proactive than that. of school and ready for summer, their or Antennaris multiocellatus. This name They are anglerfish – just like fishermen, campers spent the week surfing, sein- refers to the frogfish’s spots, which are anglerfish makes their living fishing for ing, snorkeling, canoeing and learning found on each side of the fish and resem- other fish. The fishing rod-equivalent is about frogfish – a master of camouflage Riley Howington, Annabel Crater and ble eyes. This is a crucial part of the called an illicium, a modified dorsal fin so skilled that you probably have never Dylan Howington try their hand as a cam- frogfish’s camouflage; the eye is the hard- that projects out of the forehead. At the seen one. ouflage triplet totem est part on an animal to hide. Campers end of the illicium, an esca dangles as For a fish that makes a living sitting learned the difficulty and importance of bait. In frogfish, the esca is a fleshy lure still and nabbing prey as they swim by, projections that resemble algae out of hiding an eye as they painted fish tiles to resembling a worm. Campers buit their camouflage is essential. It is also essential their skin and can change their colors blend in with the ocean floor. Later, when own illicium and esca to lure in their fel- if you are a camper in the midst of game to best blend into their surroundings. they snorkeled over the tiles and jotted low campers, dangling not worms but of camouflage tag. First, they studied Then, they put their new knowledge to down observations, campers often spot- bags of chips and drawings of dollar bills. some of the techniques frogfish use to use, hiding under camouflage netting and ted the telltale white googley-eye against Frogfish live a very sedentary lifestyle become invisible: they grow filamentous painting their faces to become the best a sea of tan and brown. continued on page 36

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Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum campers will take part in the Fourth of July Parade 14, 19 and 21 Museum Camp Participants will read stories, partici- pate in crafts and artwork connected with Gears Kids Up For the daily sea life theme that day. Molly Heuer with a Florida scrub jay • Sea Life Summer Camp: July 10, photo by Charles Sobczak July 4th Parade 12, 17, 19 and 31 anibel author and naturalist he Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum Participants will read stories, partici- pate in crafts and artwork connected with Charles Sobczak recently gave a is hosting a week-long camp, nature presentation at the Deltona the daily sea life theme that day. S Lori Brungardt Tdubbed Live Mollusks On Parade Public Library near Orlando, Florida. Camp, from June 25 to 29. • Mollusk Cartoon Camp with Cartoonist Dave Horton: July 23 to 27 After the presentation, he and his wife, The camp is in preparation for the Molly Heuer, elected to go on a two- ori Brungardt of Lawrence, Kansas Fourth of July parade, and campers Students will view video clips of mol- found an alphabet cone on June lusks on the prowl, learn how to draw mile nature walk through the Lyonia are invited to participate in the parade Preserve, whose trail head is located L4 off Jamaica Drive at Tropical mollusks “on the move” and cartoon dressed as live mollusks they will cre- beside the library. Winds. ate at the camp. Campers will design characters of Sanibel shells and shell lov- ers. Finally, they will create an accordion The Lyonia Preserve encompasses a a costume, make-up and props for the large stand of Florida oak scrub, which is museum float. They will learn about book or cartoon strip with their best car- toon creations. ideal habitat for the Florida scrub jay, an the cowrie, conch, and cone snails, and endangered Florida native. are invited to participate in the Bailey- • Sea Life Summer Camp: August 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 While on the walk, the couple spotted Matthews Shell Museum Fourth of July one of these elusive jays in the bushes parade float, The Great Cowrie Round- Participants will read stories, partici- pate in crafts and artwork connected with behind them and as they watched it a Up, in full regalia. second jay came up from the other direc- Share your community Other Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum the daily sea life theme that day. For more information about the camp tion and landed atop Molly’s head. The Summer Camps include: bird stayed there just long enough for news with us. • Sea Life Summer Camp: June 12, or to register, visit www.shellmuseum.org or contact Diane Thomas at 395-2233. Charlie to snap a photograph. Call 395-1213 Fax: 395-2299 or email Serving Breakfast All DAY, Every Day! [email protected] You’ll always find something special at the Over Easy Cafe. Heres whats cooking for Breakfast & Lunch 'LIIHUHQW(JJV%HQHGLFW6FUDPEOHUV 2PHOHWV3DQFDNHV Scan To )UHQFK7RDVW&KRLFHV(JJVHSWLRQDO6SHFLDOWLHV (JJVWUD6WXII Go Online :UDSV6DODGV6DQGZLFKHV %XUJHUV “Like” us on Outdoor & Indoor Dining )DFHERRN 7DNH2XW‡3HW)ULHQGO\‡3DWLR Island Paws… %DNHG*RRGV‡%HHU :LQH A Very Unique Pet Shop! Breakfast & Lunch Just Three Doors Down 6HUYLQJ%UHDNIDVW /XQFK‡2SHQDPSP 2OGH6DQLEHO6KRSSHV‡7DUSRQ%D\5G ‡RYHUHDV\FDIHVDQLEHOFRP ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 21 visit www.MyFWC.com/Research/ Hotline at 800-367-4461. When calling Saltwater, click on “Recreational the hotline, anglers should indicate the Fisheries” and select the article “FWC species, tag number, date and time of Enlists Anglers to Assist Reef Fish capture, catch location, fish length, type Studies.” of bait used and whether the fish was Another way for anglers to help kept or released. researchers is with a quick phone call to If the fish is released, the angler should report reeling in a tagged reef fish. FWC leave the tag in place. With every report biologists have been tagging and releasing of a tagged fish, researchers gain a better reef fish such as snapper and grouper in understanding of the rate of survival after the Gulf of Mexico since 2009 to evalu- these fish are released. ate fish survival after recreational anglers Anglers receive free T-shirts for report- catch and release these species. The yel- ing a fish tagged as part of this project. low or orange tags are near the dorsal For more information on recre- fin of the fish, and each tag has a unique ational fisheries research and to find number printed on the side. other ways to help, visit www.MyFWC. FWC researchers ask anglers to report com/Research/Saltwater and click on tagged fish to the Angler Tag Return “Recreational Fisheries.”

Red snapper Sea Turtle Nesting Statistics photo by FWC CCF sea turtle activity as of June 1, 2012 and the previous two years for information about fishing trips targeting comparison. Anglers Can Help red snapper. As of June 1, 2012 This information includes where a red S Sanibel East – 21 nests, 17 false crawls FWC Catch Data snapper is caught and released, the type Sanibel West – 80 nests, 136 false crawls of fishing equipment used, the size of Captiva – 36 nests, 58 false crawls On Red Snapper the fish and its condition when released. As of June 1, 2011 Fisheries researchers and managers use y filling out a survey card or mak- Sanibel East – 7 nests, 14 false crawls the data from these reported catch-and- ing a phone call, anglers can Sanibel West – 48 nests, 69 nests release trips to assess the status of this Bprovide Florida Fish & Wildlife Captiva – 32 nests, 4 false crawls important recreational fishery. Conservation Commission (FWC) biolo- As of June 1, 2010 Anyone fishing for red snapper in gists valuable information about red Sanibel East – 0 nests, 3 false crawls Florida, or anglers who reel one in at any snapper and other reef fish. Sanibel West – 14 nests, 19 false crawls time of year, can also request a postage- Biologists distribute survey cards year- Captiva – 9 nests, 7 false crawls paid survey card in the mail by emailing round to anglers at public areas, including * False crawl – a failed nesting attempt boat ramps, fishing piers and marinas their name and address to FishStats@ MyFWC.com. To download a data sheet, If you have questions or would like to know more about sea turtles on Sanibel, along the Gulf coast of Florida, to gather contact [email protected] or call the SCCF Turtle Office at 472-2329 ext. 228.

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Instead of islanders having to act a little like a moat, I would trim these 1977, Sanibel deal with several weeks of flooded condi- branches so they could hold a potential received just under tions after a major rainfall event, water nest above the water. These sites were 20 inches of rain levels can now be restored to acceptable never used and I have since come to the in 48 hours. The levels within a matter of a few days. conclusion that is because the branches old mosquito con- But as many of you know, my inter- coming out of the water make the nests trol weir system ests do not revolve around only the secu- too accessible to water snakes. was so inefficient that it took a month rity and comfort of humans. My interests All of the active nesting sites are in before the water levels returned to the also lie in trying to help humanity coexist trees that are growing from the edge of height of the old weirs. By 1995, new with the natural scheme of things. I have the river channel and arching out over weirs were in place, but after Hurricane enjoyed implementing this management the water. However, the branches must Charley in 2004, it became clear that if program on the Sanibel River because I also be the proper size; too small and the the interior wetlands were going to hold have been able to witness the increased branch will not be able to hold the weight more water, there also needed to be an usage of the river by nesting wetland birds of the nest and birds; too large and any efficient drainage system in place. – mostly herons and egrets, ibises, night raccoon will be able to walk out to the The new weirs had the potential of herons and anhingas. As an example, nest and easily find dinner. allowing massive amounts of water to there is a section of the river where the But there is one factor that is an abso- flow out of the wetlands basin when nesting has gone from 12 nests in 2005 lute necessity before the birds will show opened, but there was a problem in get- to more than 40 nests in 2011. And I any interest in utilizing a potential nesting ting the water from the farthest reaches believe this is due mostly to the improved area – there has to be a sufficient depth Alexandra Helena of the watershed to the weirs. There was management of the Sanibel River channel of water to attract a decent-sized alliga- fter looking for seashells all day just too much tree growth and deadfall explicitly for nesting wetland birds. tor. If there is no alligator in the water on June 2, Alexandra Helena (7), all along the Sanibel River, inhibiting the If people will just “listen to Earth,” the underneath the nests, the birds will aban- Aof Tarpon Springs, Florida found ability of the water to flow freely. natural system will gladly share its won- don the site and go looking for another an alphabet cone while walking with her I was hired by the city to develop and ders with them! alligator. dad. They found it in a foot of water, on maintain that drainage system in 2005. Ever since I began trimming the trees, Next week, I will explain the logic low tide along the south beach near the The maintenance program is very labor I have been experimenting with what will behind this observation. Sanibel Lighthouse. Alexandra enjoyed intensive and can get a bit exciting when attract the birds and what doesn’t work. A former city council member and a fun day of shelling with her brothers, there is a female gator protecting her First of all, there has to be a flyway down mayor, Mark “Bird” Westall has owned mom and lucky-charm dad. nest or babies, but I believe it has been the river channel so the birds can actually DINING SHOPPING COCKTAILS Attention 2012 Graduates AWARD-WINNING BISTRO CUISINE JEWELRY, CLOTHING, BOOKS & GIFTS FINE WINES, BEERS & HAPPY HOUR MENU he Island Sun is looking for photos and information from local 2012 graduates to appear in the newspaper. If you are graduating or know a Tlocal grad, we need your help in obtaining the following information: Student’s name, school, plans for school or college in the fall. Please mail, drop off or email information along with a photo to: Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957; [email protected]. Please note on emails: “Class of 2012.” Photos will be returned upon request.

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Winning logo selected from over 300 sub- missions worldwide New Logo For Shell Museum fter an exhaustive competi- tion that resulted in over 350 Adesign submissions from around the world,The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum unveiled the new logo that will represent the museum “brand” across multiple forms of communication, FWC K-9s are the most recent recipients of ballistic vests donated by the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida. including print and digital media. Pictured from left are Officer Jeff Babauta and K-9 Mack, Officer Felix Collazo and K-9 Jasmine, Officer Jared Cloud and K-9 Gus. The museum utilized www.crowd- Standing behind them are Vince Schachner, Ray Hubbert and Bob Marron spring.com, a web-based platform for Photo courtesy of FWC worldwide graphic designers, to enlist Enforcement Association of Southwest roles working traditional crimes on the the talents of designers from around FWC K-9 Teams Florida. streets,” Collazo said. “With that in mind, the world in the re-design of the signa- “K-9s are often the first ones into a we waited until their K-9s were equipped ture Wentletrap shell that has come to Receive Extra dangerous situation,” said Ray Hubbert, before accepting our vests.” emblemize the museum across its com- president of the non-profit organization. The vests are manufactured and dis- munities. The designer who won the Protection “We believe all K-9 officers and their dogs tributed by Point Blank Enterprises Inc., a modest stipend for his entry submitted should be protected.” Florida company, and will be used during the most engaging and best-suited design lorida Fish & Wildlife Conservation for the museum logo. Commission (FWC) officers Felix Hubbert’s group raises money to particularly high-risk situations, like felony support law enforcement agencies in manhunts. The new design is engaging and color- FCollazo, Jeff Babauta and Jared ful and has a bolder graphic presence, Southwest Florida and has already pro- “These are working dogs,” said Capt. Cloud each received a bullet-resistant making it easier to reduce in size onto vest today. However, they aren’t going vided vests for 16 other local police K-9s. Carol Keyser, statewide coordinator for Collazo, one of two FWC K-9 trainers, the FWC’s K-9 program. “They are one smaller digital and print formats with- to be the ones wearing them. These out losing the “brand” identity. Rather vests were actually designed for their was instrumental in building a relationship of the tools that support our officers. between the association and the FWC. They are valuable members of our agency than redesign the logo completely, the K-9 partners Jasmine, Mack and museum wished to “morph” the exist- Gus, and donated by the Retired Law “We respect our partner agencies’ and an important part of their handlers’ lives. We will do whatever we can to ing logo into an icon that may be better ensure our K-9s are safe and healthy.” suited to new media and technologies The vests will do just that. Designed like the iPhone. The new design for the Cycling Safety Notes to be bullet- and stab-resistant, they will logo helps to create a fresh identity as the protect the dogs during the dangerous museum continues to research and devel- situations they are likely to encounter. For op alternative ways to deliver educational STAY TO THE RIGHT example, FWC K-9s have been involved information about mollusks and shells. SIDE OF THE PATHS in several searches for people suspected Look for a visual history of the The RESTAURANT of shooting law enforcement officers. Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum logo at www.shellmuseum.org. & TIKI BAR “In addition to tracking, FWC K-9s In the U.S., we drive - and are trained in detection,” Collazo added. “Best Kept Secret On The Island” They can sniff out hidden evidence like FINE DINING IN A cycle - on the right. That weapons, ammunition and fish and wild- life. CASUAL ATMOSPHERE applies to roads, but it “We are grateful to Mr. Hubbert and To advertise in the Don’t forget Lunch is Served also applies to our his organization for such a generous Daily at our Beachside Tiki Bar donation,” Keyser said. “And we look Island Sun Sanibel Shared Use forward to working with the Retired Law Paths. Other users will Enforcement Association of Southwest Call 395-1213 Dinner for 2 Florida in the future.” for $30.00 be expecting you to be on with a glass of house wine each the right side, so let’s Choose any entree from our establish a good habit - SUNSET DINING MENU* always keep to the right - HAIR AND NAILS Choice of: soup or salad comes especially where there with potato, veggie, hot baked are yellow lines. $ bread and fresh herb olive oil Supplying the islands with ART Mens Haircut 20 Available only from 5:00-6:30 pm daily! and Fine Framing for over 10 years. (Does not include tax or gratuity. Not valid on Holidays) $ *Excluding Grouper. 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The crown is nar- row, open, and sparsely branched, the bark smooth and gray. Leaves occur in oppo- site pairs and are deeply veined. Stiff hairs on both sides of the dark- green oval leaves explain the term “roughleaf” in Just up the road awaits a true, must-do destination: the the common name. Old Captiva House, where America’s most romantic This species flowers sunset meets Captiva’s top-rated dining in a charming, and fruits intermittently, historic, Gulf-front location complete with live piano. Roughleaf velvet-seed develops a narrow open crown peaking in warm wet Come, feast your eyes and your appetite. weather. The small white Reservations 239.472.5161 X421 | Public Welcome tubular flowers are fragrant with a yellow center. The velvety clusters of berries vary from red to purple. Roughleaf velvet-seed is very low maintenance. Give it a well-drained spot in full sun or partial shade. Propagate it with seeds. NOT ONLY DO WE MAKE EVERY NIGHT SPECIAL. 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Tracks in the sand made by a loggerhead

Loggerhead sea turtle heading back to the water turtles that came ashore the night before. Tree Identification Booklet Available Rare Daytime It is not often that we are rewarded with seeing a turtle come ashore to nest, he Arbor Day Foundation has a booklet that helps people identify trees in a Sea Turtle Nesting since loggerhead turtles typically come simple, step-by-step process. The booklet, What Tree Is That?, is available for a ashore to nest at night. T$5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization. by Amanda Bryant, What Tree Is That? is a fun, easy-to-use tree identification guide that features hand- Sea Turtle Coordinator While daytime nesting is unusual, it does occasionally occur. If you come drawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinct characteristics of many tree spe- n Wednesday, May 30, I got the across a sea turtle nesting during the day cies. rare treat of coming across a on Sanibel or Captiva, please keep your Nature lovers and professional arborists alike have called this pocket field guide one Ologgerhead turtle in the process distance, stay quiet, and enjoy what you of the most user-friendly resources to have. Its beautiful, full-color illustrations are in of nesting. It was 9:30 a.m. and I was are witnessing. precise detail to depict natural colors, shapes and textures, so users can make a posi- done with the day’s patrol and heading If you have the chance, take a photo tive species identification in just a few easy steps. toward the exit when I noticed a set of (but do not approach the turtle to take it) The Arbor Day Foundation offers this booklet to help people identify trees in tracks that had not been there a half and email it to [email protected] to docu- Florida and throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States. What hour earlier. ment the nesting. Also, please call SCCF Tree Is That? uses a unique step-by-step approach to identify the species of each tree. When I looked up toward the dune, at 472-3984 to report the nest so it can The booklet explains what to look for in the shape of the leaves and differences in the there was the female, still in the process be staked off for protection. (FYI, all pho- leaf stems and twig structures, specifics on the fruits and flowers and the details of buds of nesting. I continued on slowly to not tos in this story were taken at a safe dis- and bark. disturb the turtle and parked SCCF’s Sea tance using the camera’s zoom to prevent “Our What Tree Is That? pocket brochure is an ideal resource to help people Turtle Jeep at a distance. I carefully walked disturbing the turtle.) If a turtle is disturbed develop a greater appreciation for trees,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief exec- back to approximately 200 feet from the during nesting, she will often abort the utive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The Arbor Day Foundation strives to help people turtle and sat to watch her finish the nest- nesting attempt, return to the water and enjoy and appreciate trees, and we feel our pocket field guide will do just that.” ing process and return to the water. she may eject her eggs in the water. What Tree Is That? is also available as an online interactive version at www.arbor- SCCF coordinates more than 100 vol- You can find current nesting stats and day.org. The Arbor Day Foundation offers this unique, one-of-a-kind online tool so unteers who patrol the beaches of Sanibel more information about the islands’ sea people can identify trees using the internet. and Captiva every morning at sunrise turtles at www.sccf.org or visit our sea To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and from May through October. The beach is turtle blog at www.sccfseaturtleprogram. $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE monitored for the signs left behind by sea blogspot.com/. 68410. You can also order the book online at www.arborday.org.

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Kristie Anders

hell Point’s Academy of Lifelong Learning welcomes the public Sto learn about turtles, tortoises and terrapins in a presentation by Kristie Anders, education director for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. This free presentation will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 13 in the Grand Cypress Room at The Yucatan Shrimp! Woodlands in Shell Point Retirement Community. Space is very limited, so reservations are required to attend. Call 489-8472 to reserve your seat. What are the differences between turtles, tortoises and terrapins? The most common of these reptiles living among us are the gopher tortoises, Kemp’s Ridley and loggerhead sea turtles. However, most people are unaware that the only known species to live in brackish water, the diamondback terrapin, is right in our backyard. Anders will share with attendees her experiences with sea turtles over the last 25 years, including stories and facts regarding these animals, which can liter- ally be traced to the age of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. “We are so lucky to share our environ- ment with these beautiful and majestic creatures,” said Teri Kollath, manager of Academy and Volunteer Services. “It is BOAT RENTALS TropicalTropicT ca Salad! Fishing • Cabbage Key Rated by: Dolphin Watching ZAGAT ® ZAGAT.COM Follow us on Captains Available 472-5800 acebook Jensen’s Marina Captiva Island 30 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 Art League Exhibit Opens

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Laraine Centineo Dennis Joyce Entire For more information Series about the Art League’s seasonal events such as $ weekly paint-outs and 35 portrait workshops, Clothesline Sale, exhibits 3 and monthly meet- The Divas & The Dons ings, log on to www. sancapart.com or write Friday, June 15 to San-Cap Art League, Join the 3 Divas & The Dons as they take us P.O. Box 1192, Sanibel, Travelin along Route 66... Comprised of FL 33957. The library is vocalists and instrumentalists, their eclectic located at 770 Dunlop repertoire covers a broad spectrum ranging Road, next to Sanibel from opera to Broadway. City Hall. Call 472-2483 or log on to www.sanlib. Grand Floridian org for hours and infor- Society Orchestra mation. Monday, July 30 Coming to us from Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort, listen to the toe tapping sounds of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra who have been entertaining guests for the past 25 years.

Carolyn Johns Crossroads Quartet Saturday, August 18 Enjoy the Crossroads Quartet as they present a highly anticipated new vocal quartet performance steeped in the tradition of the Barbershop genre.

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The USS Mohawk, sporting arctic blue and white camouflage From page 1 USS Mohawk Diving Destination service men and women in an economi- cally and environmentally positive way,” said Mike Campbell, a Lee County Natural Resources senior environmental specialist, who is coordinating the project. Earlier this year, the Miami-Dade Historical Maritime Museum donated the ship to Lee County. A grant from the West Coast Inland Navigation District is being used to cover the $1.3 million needed to prepare and sink the vessel. A recent study by Florida Sea Grant and University of Florida researchers estimates that anglers and divers who use Lee County artificial reefs spend nearly $60 million annually. Originally constructed by the Pusey & Jones Corporation, the USS Mohawk was launched on October 1, 1934 and commissioned into service on January 19, 1935. During her initial years, the ship was assigned patrol and gen- eral icebreaking duties on the Hudson and Delaware rivers. However, under Executive Order No. 89-29 executed on November 1, 1941, the Mohawk was assigned to the North Atlantic escort operations with the Greenland Patrol. Most historically of note, the USS Mohawk is the final remaining ship to have taken part in the Battle of the Atlantic. However, one of her most famous deeds was being the last ship to radio General Dwight D. Eisenhower that the weather was clearing for the D-Day invasion. Prior to arriving in Fort Myers Beach, the USS Mohawk called Key West her home port In addition, highlights of the USS or torpedoed near the north end of the incident. returned to port where repairs were Mohawk’s wartime service include: Belle Isle Straits. • Surviving an iceberg strike on made. • Launching 14 attacks against subma- • Rescuing 25 survivors of the British December 20, 1944, which hit five feet After the Mohawk’s war-time arma- rine contacts between August 27, 1942 freighter SS Barberry after the ship had below the ship’s waterline on the port ment was removed, she was stationed and April 8, 1945. been torpedoed by U-663. side. Although the vessel had 18 plates at Cape May, New Jersey before being • Rescuing 293 survivors of the USAT • Leading multiple Task Unit convoys damaged and took on approximately decommissioned on October 8, 1947. Chatham after the ship had been mined and delivering them without conflict or 100 gallons of water per hour, it safely The following year, the ship was sold to ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 33

On patrol in the Atlantic Ocean in August 1942

The side of the ship depicts the message that the USS Mohawk was in 14 campaigns with Nazi submarines in WWII photo by Michael Heider The front hull of the ship appears well worn Captain Bill Verge of the Miami-Dade photo by Jeff Lysiak Historical Maritime Museum recalled one day when a gentleman had paused in front of the ship and asked if it was the Mohawk. “Yes,” Verge told the man. “Do you know the ship?” The man responded that the last time he had seen the ship was through the lens of a periscope. “The visitor was a U-Boat skipper dur- ing the war,” Verge added. Once renovations in Fort Myers Beach are completed, the vessel will be towed into the gulf, where it will be sunk in 60 to 90 feet of water. Commander Mark Fedor, the final captain of the Mohawk, called the plan to transform the ship into an artificial reef The original ship plans for the Mohawk, drawn by Pusey & Jones Corporation in the early “an honorable continuation of the legacy 1930s of the Mohawk and the United States the Delaware Bay & River Pilots found her way south to sunny Florida, Coast Guard.” Association. where she moored at Key West’s Truman Lee County officials anticipate that the The Fort Myers & Sanibel VCB flag flies Eventually, the former ice cutter Waterfront until last month. ship will be sunk sometime in July above the vessel photo by Jeff Lysaid 34 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to • On June 12, 1942, Anne Frank, a young that such constricting neckwear caused ill- ★★★★ December 21) Your overall aspects continue Jewish girl living in Amsterdam, receives a ness by retarding the flow of blood to the My Stars to brighten, allowing you to tackle long- diary for her 13th birthday. A month later, brain. FOR WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2012 deferred challenges. A change in travel plans she and her family went into hiding from the • It’s fairly well known that seahorses are ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A recent could work to your benefit. Nazis in rooms behind her father’s office. monogamous, staying with the same mate spate of confusion regarding decision- CAPRICORN (December 22 to January Anne’s diary, detailing their two years in hid- until death. Many people don’t realize, how- making begins to clear up. But caution is still 19) Things seem to be slowing down for the ing, was published in 1947. ever, that these fish are so devoted that every advised. Continue to check details. An old usually restless Sea Goat. But wouldn’t a bit • On June 14, 1951, the U.S. Census day they reaffirm their union with a morning friend has important news. of respite be just what you need right now? Bureau dedicates UNIVAC, the world’s greeting dance. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re Activity picks up by June 17. first commercially produced electronic • When Ronald Reagan’s daughter, Patti, anxious to see your ideas move from concept AQUARIUS (January 20 to February digital computer. UNIVAC, which stood got married, there were more security per- to development. But trying to force the issue 18) Personal relationships take a positive for Universal Automatic Computer, used sonnel than guests in attendance. right now could backfire. Wait for movement turn for both married and single Aquarians. thousands of vacuum tubes for computation • America got its first paved street back to resume on the 11th. Professional commitments, however, could and was the forerunner of today’s digital in 1647. It was, unsurprisingly, in New York GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Keep be complicated by newly emerging events. computer. City. your thoughts focused on the positive as you PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A • On June 13, 1966, the Supreme Court • The fastest known star is traveling deal with an unexpected turn of events in a decision you thought was final might be hands down its decision in Miranda v. through space at a rate of 3.5 million miles personal or professional relationship. This reopened as new facts are discovered. This Arizona, establishing the principle that all per hour. could be the start of a welcome change. could lead to a short-term problem, but criminal suspects must be advised of their • The figure on the Heisman trophy was CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Health might ultimately prove beneficial. rights before interrogation. The roots of the sculpted from a real person. Warren Mulrey matters take on added importance at this BORN THIS WEEK: Your keen inter- Miranda decision go back to 1963 when played football for Fordham University when time. Deal with them before they interfere est in pursuing global events could lead you Ernesto Miranda confessed to a crime and John Heisman chose him to be the model for with your summer plans. A relationship that into a career as a politician or reporter. later recanted, unaware that he didn’t have to the new award. cooled off could soon warm up again. say anything at all. • If you’re like the average American, LEO (July 23 to August 22) While a few THIS WEEK IN HISTORY • On June 17, 1972, five of President you use 2 gallons of water every time you details involving upcoming decisions still Richard Nixon’s re-election employees brush your teeth. So turn off that faucet need your attention, you fun-loving Felines • On June 11, 1509, King Henry VIII of are arrested for burglary in the Democratic while you brush! can begin to spend more time enjoying your England marries Catherine of Aragon, the National Committee headquarters at the • If you like squash, corn, beans, pecans, lively social life again. first of six wives he will have in his lifetime. Watergate Complex in Washington, D.C. An chili peppers, pumpkins, maple syrup or VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) When Catherine failed to produce a male investigation unveiled a scheme of political cranberries, you have Native Americans That long-sought-after career change could heir, Henry divorced her against the will of sabotage and espionage designed to discredit to thank -- they’re the ones who taught require you to move to another city. Weigh the Roman Catholic Church. Democratic candidates. Equipment used dur- Europeans to gather and use these foods. In your decision carefully before either accept- • On June 15, 1877, Henry Ossian ing the burglary had been borrowed from the fact, by the end of the past century, fully one- ing or rejecting the offer out of hand. Flipper, born a slave in Thomasville, Ga., in CIA. third of all crops grown in the United States LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) 1856, becomes the first black cadet to gradu- were of Native American origin. A workplace situation can be awkward for ate from the United States Military Academy STRANGE BUT TRUE • It’s not easy to contemplate, but before Librans who prefer to keep their problems at West Point, N.Y. Flipper was never spoken there was toilet paper, American colonists private. But you might have to “tell-all” if to by a white cadet during his four years at • It was celebrated physicist Albert used corncobs. you hope to see it resolved in your favor. West Point. 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Rec Center Wednesday To Close For Night Scramble he winners from last week’s Maintenance Wednesday Night Scramble event he Sanibel Recreation Center will Tat The Dunes were: be closed from Monday, July 23 1st Place Gross – Jack Stahl, Bobby Tthrough Sunday, July 29 in order McGlynn, Aaron Stevens and Clark to complete numerous five year mainte- Rambo, who finished with a score of 32. nance projects. All of the major projects 1st Place Net – Sean McGarry, Randy have been scheduled during the week of Eastbold and Ozzie Lessinger, who fin- July 23 in an effort minimize the incon- ished with a score of 30. venience to our patrons as many of the Closest To The Pin – Bobby McGlynn projects are odiferous and disruptive. The next Wednesday Night Scramble The youth summer day camp program event will be held on June 13. Call 472- From left, Recreation Center director Andrea Miller, summer campers Knox Deal and will operate as scheduled and will be 2535 for more details. Christina Reim, The Sanibel School principal Barbara Von Harten, summer campers Lou based out of the pavilion and ball fields. Vaughan and Amy Sanchez The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more information, call 472-0345 or SuccessMaker Program Available To visit www.mysanibel.com. Rec Center’s Summer Day Campers This summer, the City of Sanibel Recreation Department is partnering with The Sanibel School in a unique opportunity to provide campers in first through fourth grades access to the SuccessMaker instructional software program. Campers will visit the school’s computer lab twice a week throughout the summer to keep their math To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 and reading skills sharp. The goal of the partnership is to keep our youth physically and educationally Fit 4 Life this summer.

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To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 39 Wolanin Meets Lady Antebellum Philharmonic Center Youth Chorale To Hold Auditions oung people between the ages of 7 and 17 who love to sing are invited to audition for the Philharmonic Youth Chorale. The Youth Chorale, which Yperforms with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, will hold auditions on Saturday, September 8 for the 2012-13 season. Those wishing to audition should prepare a song of their choosing which they believe showcases their vocal talents. Selections should be no longer than two minutes. A copy of the song should be provided for the Philharmonic Center piano accom- panist. All auditions must be with piano accompaniment, not to recorded music or a cappella. Applicants will be asked to match pitch and, depending on their musical background, may be asked to sight-read. Auditions will be held in the administration building at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, located at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. in Naples. Under the direction of James Cochran, the Youth Chorale rehearses weekly on Saturday mornings with breaks that coincide with public school vacation schedules. Annual tuition for the Philharmonic Youth Chorale is $125. The one-time music fee is $25. Some scholarships are available. To receive additional information for scheduling an audition, email the Education Department at [email protected] or call 254-2642.

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op-rock piano songstress Whitney Wolanin, a resident of Sanibel, recently met IL TESORO RISTORANTE with members of chart-topping music group Lady Antebellum on the weekend Pwhen both were performing around Philadelphia. Wolanin’s single Honesty FINE ITALIAN CUISINE rose to #21 on the Mediabase AC charts while Lady Antebellum’s hit Just A Kiss reached #4 on the same chart. inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style VOTED “BEST CHEF” TASTE OF THE ISLANDS Lounge Party BEST OF THE ISLANDS AWARD IRON CHEF WINNER Returning In 5-7pm Mimosas, Bellinis & Sangrias October One for each person at the table (over 21 years of age) to toast for you at the table. The entire table can enjoy a complimentary ue to the success of last year’s toast with purchase of 2 or more entrees reinvention of the popular (cannot be used with any other promotion or coupon) DBecoming Cosmopolitan event benefiting Community Cooperative “Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... Ministries Inc., the lounge party theme is returning for 2012. the recipe for a treasured dining experience” The 7th annual event will take place – Chef/Owner AJ Black Thursday, October 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. fall’s Becoming Cosmopolitan event. For the third year in a row, the event will “Each year we have been able to take place at Harborside Event Center in make this event bigger and better than Check out our early dining downtown Fort Myers. ever,” said Deanna Hansen, chair- special off ers & we honor “Last year’s reinvigoration of this woman of the 7th Annual Becoming any Kiwanis coupon for women’s event got rave reviews from our Cosmopolitan. “The monies raised will go the months of patrons,” said Tracey Galloway, CEO of a remarkably long way in helping CCMI May and June 2012 CCMI. “The individually themed lounges assist the growing number of our local and hip club feel with a live DJ really took neighbors who are in need of food and the event to a whole new level.” other social services.” According to Galloway, a number of According to CCMI, the amount of the lounges will once again be the backdrop $100 event ticket provides one month for this year’s event. of Montessori preschool education to a “Picture a night out on the town with child of a working, poor family, three your girlfriends hopping from one club months of emergency food to a family of to another each with a different theme four who is struggling, a parent-training and feel,” she said. “Then add in great scholarship to a single mother who wants food, drinks, and fabulous shopping, all in to learn how to read to her child, one 751 Tarpon Bay Road Sanibel Island, FL • 239-395-4022 support of a great cause, and you’ve got month of hot meals to a homebound Reservations Suggested • www.iltesoro.net what Cosmo is all about.” senior citizen or a weekend backpack This women-only evening features filled with food for a student during an Now open in NYC, 82nd & 1st Ave. glamorous shopping with local vendors, entire school year. gourmet hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, Sponsorships are now available sinfully delicious chocolate and desserts, and range from $1,000 to $10,000. 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And only one, Naulty, had made it to the “big show” and, in fact, ended his career as a mop- Baseball’s Steroid-Tainted Era up pitcher for the 1999 World Series Champion New York Yankees. by Ed Frank Here’s how Liddle described Naulty back in 1994: “He started out a tall, lanky kid that was mainly just skin and bones. He threw a ball that had a lot of move- he cover story of last week’s edition of Sports Illustrated ment. But he was a fringe player at best – and that was on a good day.” titled “To Cheat Or Not To Cheat” was a shocking, in- Over the next half dozen years through the use of steroids, he bulked up to 240 Tdepth expose of four young pitchers on the 1994 roster pounds and upped his fastball to a blazing mid- to upper-90s. That’s why he made of the Fort Myers Miracle baseball team. it to the majors while his three former Miracle teammates, who were clean, fell by The result of a two-month investigation by veteran Sports the wayside. Illustrated reporter Tom Verducci, the story was certainly not Sure it wasn’t fair, but Naulty – and scores more of juiced-up players – were not the type of publicity sought by neither the Miracle nor its par- interested in fairness. ent club, the Minnesota Twins. An alcoholic with deep-seated emotional problems, Naulty threatened suicide on What it did reveal in explicit detail was the unfairness of several occasions and gave up baseball in 2000. The big money he made in base- professional baseball, particularly minor league baseball, two ball was spent on therapy and counseling to get his life in order. And he turned to decades ago when hundreds of players were on steroids while religion as his savior. others were not. Today, Naulty is pastor of the Rock Community Church in Orange County, And for those “clean” youngsters chasing the dream of Major League Baseball California. while competing against steroid-using cheats, it was an unfair playing field. As for Roberts, Legault and Lineberger, they often ponder what their baseball The 1994 Miracle squad included four pitchers of somewhat similar skills either careers might have been if they hadn’t played in the steroid era. But here’s what 23 or 24 years old, all drafted out of college and none drafted higher than the Liddle, their former manager said: “They played the game clean and took their fourth round of the Major League draft. chances on God-given abilities. They didn’t seek out any synthetic help. They have They endured the tortuous life of minor league baseball – long bus rides, lousy nothing to be ashamed of.” food, near-pauper’s pay – clawing and fighting their way to the “big show.” The Fort Myers Miracle of nearly two decades ago was selected by Sports Only one of the four made it: the cheat. Illustrated to illustrate the insidiousness of that steroid era. Yes, there are hundreds The basis of the story was to mark the 10th anniversary of the revelation of of other examples that could have been portrayed. widespread use of steroids, and the start of testing and punishment of the abusers. But old and young alike can learn from the painful experiences of those four for- Some say those scandal-scarred years were as evil as the 1919 throwing of the mer Miracles. World Series by the Chicago White Sox. Top High School Prospect Picked By Twins. But let us turn back the calendar to 1994 when these four pitchers – Dan In the highest draft pick since 2001, when the Minnesota Twins selected All-Star Naulty, Brett Roberts, Keith Lineberger and Kevin Legault -- started the season here Joe Mauer, the Twins this week drafted the top high school prospect ranked by for the Miracle under then-manager Steve Liddle, now the third base coach for the Baseball America, outfielder Byron Buxton from Appling County High School in Twins. Georgia. He was the second overall selection in the first round of the draft. Naulty, a skinny 6-foot, 6-inch hurler out of Cal State Fullerton, had only a mod- The 19-year-old Buxton, a First Team Rawlings Preseason All-American, hit est 87 mile-per-hour fastball. Roberts, at 6-foot, 7-inches, was a two-sport star at .513 with 17 doubles, three home runs, 35 RBIs and 38 stolen bases while leading Morehead State and had previously been drafted by the Sacramento Kings of the his school to the 2012 Georgia 2-A State Championship. National Basketball Association. Buxton also was an All-State defensive back and receiver for his high school Lineberger, a big strong youngster at 220 pounds, had played at Columbus, football team.

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They were the only island- based air conditioning company and service requests immediately began pouring in. “Our customer base tripled after Charley,” Schapiro said, adding that before that, she had only a one drawer full of files in a cabinet behind her desk. And now, she motions to show the many cabinets full of customer files that occupy the space in her office. Bryan and Todd appreciate Carol because of the huge contribution she has made, both at the time of Charley and in the following years, the growth of their business and, most importantly, they say, the relationships she has forged with their customers. “Carol has always been a loyal part of our team and I have always relied on her to watch all the details,” said Bryan. “We will miss her, but wish her a happy and enjoy- able retirement.” For now, Schapiro has no specific plans for retirement, but she is looking forward to it. Her first order of business is a trip to Boston, and then a road trip to visit her family and grandchildren in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. In addition, she’ll be setting sail on a Mediterranean cruise in September, which she has been looking From left: Bryan Hayes, Carol Schapiro and Todd Hayes forward to for a while. “The years have been wonderful working for the Hayes family, despite the fact that Sanibel Air’s Carol they seem to have flown by,” Schapiro added. “I’ve watched Bryan’s four children grow from babies to middle and high school students, with just one left at The Sanibel Schapiro Retires After 13 Years School. Todd was single back then. He’s become a husband and father of three. Dan (Hayes) retired a few years ago. er first day on the job as the Sanibel Air Conditioning, Inc.’s new office “I’ve always felt like one of the family,” she added. manager was the day after Christmas 1999. 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If you are graduat- ing or know a local grad, we need your help in obtaining the following information: Student’s name, school, plans for school or col- ENGEL & VÖLKERS lege in the fall. 1101 Periwinkle Way #105, Sanibel, FL Please mail, drop off or email information along with a photo to: Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, 239-472-0044 Suite 2, Sanibel, FL 33957; [email protected]. www.engelvoelkers.com/Sanibel Please note on emails: “Class of 2012.” Photos will be returned upon request. ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 47 Will Power religion. Despite our belief that they were Indiana does not qualify. Not surprisingly, ringers, there was nothing that would someone who would otherwise qualify but The Nose Bowl And Lessons Learned compromise their eligibility to play. who is a convicted felon, or who is still a by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Which leads me to today’s estate plan- minor, won’t qualify either. Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA ning topic – and that is who, in your will What about a corporation? Would a under Florida law, is eligible to serve as Florida corporation qualify to serve as hen I was want your “hell week” (the week before your personal representative (executor). your personal representative? In most a fresh- induction when most of the crazier hazing You may be surprised to learn that under cases, the answer is “No” because the Wman at took place) to interfere with studying for the law, you cannot choose anyone that corporation must have “trust powers” the University of finals. you want to be your personal representa- under Florida law to serve. Banks and Florida, the pledges In the weeks leading up to the big tive. They must be eligible as defined by trust companies will therefore qualify. of my fraternity game, the brothers made us pledges our laws. So who is qualified under the What if you named The First –Tau Epsilon Phi practice at all hours of the day and night. law to serve as your personal representa- Community Bank & Trust as your person- (TEP) – tradition- We were told to do wind sprints, push tive? al representative but Mega National Bank ally had an annual ups, football drills... you name it. I always The answer is fairly simple and later bought it? Do you have a named flag football game thought the practice for the big game was straightforward: any person who is personal representative if you never against the pledges of Pi Lambda Phi a veiled way to haze us pledges all semes- your spouse, child, adopted child, par- changed your will and there is no more called the Nose Bowl. The name of the ter anyway. ent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, niece or First Community Bank & Trust? The law game was in reference to the fact that As the game day approached, we nephew or someone related by lineal says that in such a scenario, the Mega both fraternities were predominantly discovered that Pi Lam had invited three consanguinity to such person, or a spouse National Bank will become your personal Jewish, and although it would seem very athletic looking African-American of any such person. So basically, if they representative since they are the successor politically incorrect, the name had been students into its pledge class. This was are closely related to you by blood or mar- in interest to the First Community Bank around for decades and no one seemed highly unusual since there aren’t a whole riage, then they will likely qualify to serve & Trust. to care. lot of African-American Jews – Sammy as your personal representative. It doesn’t What about charitable corporations In any event, winning the game was Davis, Jr. being one notable exception matter if they live here in Florida or in and churches? Can they serve as your a big deal because the bragging rights – although I’m not sure anyone would Timbuktu. They are eligible. personal representative? In most cases the for each pledge class hinged on whether want him on their flag football squad. As What about a good friend? Does answer is no, they will not qualify because they were victorious against its most hated it turned out, these particular African- a good friend qualify to serve as your they don’t have trust powers under Florida rival. TEP’s Fall 1981 pledge class (the American students had once played quar- personal representative? The answer is law. So you can’t name your church to year before mine) won the game 24-0, so terback and wide receiver at prestigious “yes,” provided they reside in the state of serve as your personal representative, there was a lot for my pledge class to live high school football programs. We rightly Florida. If their primary residence is else- even if you are leaving all of your assets to up to. If your pledge class won the game, felt that Pi Lam had some ringers on their where, then they won’t qualify. the church. But you can name your pas- you were likely to be inducted as brothers squad. So your niece’s husband who lives tor, who resides here in Florida. into the fraternity before Thanksgiving The president of our fraternity paid a in Sri Lanka and whom you haven’t If you have a question about whom or break. If your class didn’t win, then your visit to Pi Lam’s president to sort things seen or heard from in 20 years quali- what might be eligible to serve under your pledge class would often have to wait until out. There wasn’t much we could do, fies as your personal representative, but will, you should consult with your estate- just before finals before induction would since all campus fraternities were free to your best friend who knows everything planning attorney. occur. invite whomever they wanted into their about you, owns a home here in Florida As for the Nose Bowl game, even This was a big deal, since you didn’t pledge classes without regard to race or but maintains her primary residence in continued on page 48

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From page 47 ISLAND SUN BUSINESS NEWSMAKERS Nose Bowl though Pi Lam had their ringers in place, my pledge class won the game 26-0! We were soon thereafter inducted as brothers into the fraternity, and I did well on my finals that semester. Hell week wasn’t that bad either. As for the eligible ringers who failed to help Pi Lam win, I later heard they were blackballed and never made it into the fraternity. Being eligible to play Nose Bowl apparently wasn’t enough! ©2012 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more at www.sbshlaw.com.

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To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 Barrier Island Title Services, Inc. (239) 472-3688 “You’ll Appreciate the Difference” ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 49 boards of the camp. Verbal cues are the the cues you have suggested. You must School Smart type most commonly used. They are the tell him what is going on and why follow- Albert Earns by Shelley M. verbal reminders of what needs to hap- ing these cues will be important for him. Greggs, NCSP pen such as “it’s time to get ready for You may want to role-play with your son Degree From camp swimming.” You might ask the what your selected cues are before he ear counselors to make sure that they give goes to camp so he is more comfortable Providence Shelley, their verbal cues to your son several times with them. elanie Albert, a resident of D My and at least five minutes before an activity With this type of advance warning and Sanibel, was among more than 9-year-old son has change. notice of transitions, you and your son M900 students from Providence great difficulty mak- Gestural cues involve a gesture or should feel relatively comfortable about College who received undergraduate ing transitions to movement that is understood as indicat- his ability to follow the camp schedule degrees during the college’s 94th com- new activities in ing a desired behavior. One we all under- and enjoy his time there. mencement exercises held on May 20. school and at home. stand is putting a finger across one’s Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at Albert received a bachelor’s degree in He needs lots of lips to indicate a request for silence. A Edison State College where she teaches Finance. advance warnings thumb’s up signal is also a good one, psychology and education courses. The commencement address was before he can change activities. He is often associated with praise, but it could She is also Nationally Certified School delivered by Viola Davis, who won the going to day camp this summer and I am also signal a change in activity for your Psychologist and consultant for School 2012 Screen Actors Guild Award for hoping to get some advice to share with son. Consultation Services, a private educa- Best Actress for her portrayal of Aibileen the counselors there so they can help him Physical cues physically direct a per- tional consulting company. Questions Clark in the award-winning film, The transition to all the activities without a lot son’s behavior. Putting a hand on a shoul- for publication may be addressed to Help. of conflict. Any ideas? der to indicate that a behavior should be [email protected]. Not all questions Charles N., Sanibel stopped is common. Positioning oneself submitted can be addressed through Charles, in a specific area can serve as a physical this publication. Many children have difficulty transi- cue to indicate location. Physical cues tioning to new activities. It’s wonderful must be used cautiously. Many people do that you recognize this and want to help not like being touched and this must be efits, which are valued at 28 percent of him and his camp counselors. Cueing, respected. As children move into adoles- the base salary plus a car allowance of or signaling that something is going to cence, concerns with privacy and person- $1,000 per month. The total contract is change, helps someone with transition al space may make physical cues involv- approximately $350,000 with negotia- problems to get prepared both mentally ing contact less useful. A frank discussion tions ongoing. and physically for a new activity. Cuing with your son will help you understand No starting date has been finalized for helps them know that their current situ- how he feels about this type of physical Dr. Allbritten to take over as the fourth ation is going to change and that they message and whether it is a good type to District President in Edison’s 50-year his- need to prepare. use for him. tory. There are four general types of cues In order to be effective, cues should be Board chair Ann E. Berlam was joined that could be adapted for your son’s sum- nonintrusive, friendly and understood by by Trustees Brian Chapman Jr., Randall mer camp counselors. They are visual, the child. Non-intrusiveness is important T. Parrish, Julia G. Perry, Braxton verbal, gestural and physical. Visual cues for several reasons. If your son feels he is C. Rhone, Marjorie Starnes Bilotti, are non-obtrusive and require little effort. being singled out or is receiving negative Christopher T. Vernon and Eddie Webb A cue for him might be the daily camp attention, he may become defensive. III in voting for Dr. Allbritten. schedule posted on the walls or bulletin Make sure that your son understands For more information regarding Edison State’s presidential search, visit www.edison.edu/president/search.

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239.850.7888 (Mike’s Cell) 239.281.4435 (Trevor’s Cell) [email protected] [email protected] 50 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 Around The Islands With Anne sings Saturdays and Sundays poolside at Coconuts at Casa Ybel. Summertime Is George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille has live entertainment as follows: Sizzling With Hot Wednesdays, Robbie Hutto, guitar and vocals; Thursdays Karaoke; Friday, June Meal Deals 8, Anthony Wayne. All performances by Anne Mitchell start at 8 p.m. except Karaoke, which starts at 9 p.m. The restaurant is at 2499 ummer- Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 395- time, and 1263. “Sthe livin is Cip’s Place has live music from 6 to easy,” – or so goes 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday the Gershwin song with Jimmy G on steel drums. Steve from Porgy And “Scooter” Reynolds performs Thursday Bess. It’s no truer and Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Cip’s is at anywhere than 2055 Periwinkle Way. Phone 472-0223. here on the islands The Jacaranda has entertainment as the off-season nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and means less traffic, Saturday, various artists are featured. On no lines at restaurants and lots of great Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reg- deals for summer visitors and those of gae and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz, us who remain year ‘round. The wood-fired pizza oven at Matzaluna Italian Kitchen contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, Island restaurants are putting out the Steve “Scooter” Reynolds, acoustic welcome mat with all manner of incen- more. Show a coupon from the ad in Cow, 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, guitar, contemporary music and dance; tives. Here are some of them: the Island Sun and get 10 percent off 472-0606. Wednesday, Buckeye Ken, contempo- • Matzaluna, The Italian Kitchen, lunch or dinner every day. All-you-can-eat • Buy one pizza and get half off the rary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, 1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone specials are Mondays, prime rib, $17.95, second at Island Pizza’s two locations contemporary, reggae and dance. The 472-1998 – Matzalunatic! means $1 off fish fry every day, $16.95, and Island at 1619 Periwinkle Way and 2496 Palm Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, all mixed drinks and 50 cents off bottled Shrimp noon to close daily, $19.95. A Ridge Road, Sanibel, when you show a phone 472-1771. beer in the bar and dining room from beer-battered fish ‘n ships basket with coupon from the Island Sun book. Traders features music by Chris 4:40 to 7 p.m.; also Wine Wednesdays fries and slaw is offered daily for $9.95. • A coupon also gets you 10 percent Workman Wednesdays from 7 to 10 with $8 off any bottle costing $25 or • Il Tesoro Ristorante, 751 Tarpon off your entire bill – dine in only – at The p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends on more all evening. Bay Road, Sanibel, 395-4011, gives Great White Grill, 2440 Palm Ridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 • Lazy Flamingo 1 and 2, at Pine complimentary mimosas, bellinis and Road, Sanibel, 472-0212. p.m. Traders is at 1551 Periwinkle Way, Avenue, 472-5353, and 1036 Periwinkle sangrias for everyone at the table with the • The Bistro @ Beachview is offer- phone 472-7242. Way, Sanibel, 472-6939, has two happy purchase of two or more entrees from 5 ing a buy-one get one half price lunch Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse fea- hour periods, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 9:30 to 7 p.m. Il Tesoro honors any Kiwanis entrée with a coupon. Also, happy hour tures Michael David playing light classical p.m. to midnight. Domestic drafts are coupon through June. Also, buy one get is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day guitar on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The $1.50, pitchers $6. There are also daily one free on a glass of wine from 5 to 6 when you buy one house wine, draft or steakhouse is at 1473 Periwinkle Way, lunch specials. p.m. when you present a coupon from well drink and get one free. The bistro is phone 472-5700. • The Sanibel Grill serves $6 burg- the Island Sun June book. at 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel, 472- The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween ers and quesadillas before 5 p.m. and • At Il Tesoro’s sister bakery Dolce 4394. Waters Inn, Captiva, has entertainment observes happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Tesoro, Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel, 472- • At Twilight Restaurant & Wine Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 and 10 to midnight, at 703 Tarpon Bay 4300, you get a free cup of coffee with Bar, 2430 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, a.m. with The Diane Russell Band and Road, Sanibel, 472-3128. the purchase of a baked item. 472-8818, receive 10 percent of your Tuesdays and Wednesdays with Taylor • It’s Shrimpfest Time every Tuesday • Happy Hour at The Jacaranda check or a free bottle of wine ($22 value) Stokes. Crab races are Mondays and at The Timbers, 703 Tarpon Bay Road, means half price drinks from 4 to 7 with an Island Sun coupon and a reser- Thursdays. The Crow’s Nest is at 15951 Sanibel, 472-3128. The line-up sounds p.m. nightly in the lounge along with vation. Tuesday is sushi night. Captiva Drive, phone 472-5161. like Bubba in the scene from Forrest “happy apps” at $5.95 that include • Take your coupon book to the Blue The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way Gump… Crunchy Shrimp, Coconut sesame crusted ahi tuna, chilled oysters, Giraffe Restaurant in Periwinkle Place, has live entertainment on Fridays with Fried Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp steamed shrimp and snow crab legs. The Sanibel, 472-2525, to get $5 off two Dan Confrey; Saturdays, Diana Lynn; fra Diablo, Thai Shrimp… all priced at Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, adult dinner entrees. and Sundays, Buckeye Ken. Phone 472- $15. Sunday is Prime Rib Night with a Sanibel, 472-1771. Also, take in a cou- LIVE ON THE ISLANDS 0606. 12-ounce portion for $22. pon from the Island Sun June coupon The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse • George & Wendy’s Seafood book to get 10 percent off your entire Lane, Captiva, features music by Mark Lane, Captiva, has live music daily with Grille at the corner of Periwinkle Way check or a free bottle of wine, a $25 Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster, and Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, 395- value. Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays 1263, offers a free appetizer with the • Where else can you get dinner for and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, purchase of two entrees for those seated two with a glass each of house wine for Fridays. before 6 p.m. or half price appetizers $30? At Courtney’s on Sanibel, 1231 Traditions on the Beach at the from 4 to 6 p.m. Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, 472-4646. Island Inn has live entertainment nightly • Sunset Grill, 6536 Pine Avenue, Dinner includes soup or salad, potato, from 7 p.m. until late. This week’s lineup Sanibel, 472-2333, has early bird spe- vegetable, bread and fresh herb olive oil. includes: Friday, June 8, Mike Arnone cials from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, when you • The Sanibel Fish House, 1523 and singer Barbara Smith; Saturday, , can have a bottle of wine with the pur- Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-7770, Mike Arnone and singer Barbara Smith; chase of two entrees. The grill is open for offers a free glass of house wine, domes- Sunday, June 3, closed; Monday, popular tic draft beer, well drink or a slice of key and classic smooth music and dancing; breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing Please visit our Island Sun online in steaks and seafood. lime pie free with the purchase of an Tuesday, popular and classic smooth • The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween entrée at lunch, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. music and dancing; Wednesday, Woody advertisers each week at Waters Inn, 15951 Captiva Drive Happy hour is from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday Brubaker on the piano, saxophone and www.islandsunnews.com. through Saturday and all day Sunday. vocals; Thursday, Brad Brown singing Captiva, 472-5161, offers these daily You can click through to their specials: Tuesday, prime rib for two, • Pick up an Island Sun June cou- popular favorites including smooth musi- $29.95; Wednesday, surf & turf, $24.95; pon book for a 10 percent discount at cal stylings. Traditions is at 3111 West Web sites for more Friday, fish fry, $17.95; Sunday, barbe- four Captiva restaurants: RC Otter’s, Gulf Drive, phone 472-4559. information about real estate, Thistle Lodge at Casa Ybel fea- cue, $17.95. Keylime Bistro, Cantina Captiva and shopping, restaurants and services. • At The Hungry Heron, 2330 Captiva Pizza, Yogurt & Gifts. tures John McLane on Fridays; Dan Palm Ridge Road, Sanibel, 395-2300, • Another Island Sun coupon book Tudor on Saturdays. Casa Ybel is at Just click on the logos surrounding kids 10 and under eat free with the pur- special is 10 percent off breakfast 2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, phone the front page. chase of one adult entrée of $15.95 or between 7 and 11 a.m. at The Island 472-9200. Danny Morgan plays and ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 51 dining inside and out, phone 395-1142. Insurance Tip attest to its quality. made them and what kind of fittings you Keylime Bistro features live music Look under your sinks and see if your have. 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If all fails, liquid nitrogen MIGHT habits; Lack of exercise; Untended health Hepburn work. by Constance concerns; Unmet emotional needs; Lack Flat warts – Small, flat warts are usu- Clancy of sleep; Overdue dental appointment; feinted left, but ally found on the top of the hand or Lack of stimulation; Unhappy with your he was too quick on the face. They are easily spread on Q: I have physical appearance. Iand caught me shaved areas such as the legs of women noticed that my 3. Work – Too much stress; with a crisp jab. As and beards of men (or vice versa). energy is low Disorganization; Working too long hours; my head snapped Genital warts – Extremely common recently and I can- Information overwhelm; Feelings of not back, I glimpsed an amongst sexually active teens, debate not figure out why. being appreciated; Company taking and opening and landed continues as to whether condoms protect Is there anything never giving back; Co-worker issues. a twisting uppercut or not. Though not exactly the same you can recommend Ways To Eliminate Energy Drains to his chin. He HPV that causes cervical cancer, the to have increased 1. Take time and do it. If you have reeled and I fol- presence of genital warts is a red flag for energy? been procrastinating, you need to just lowed with a sweeping right hook to the potential cervical cancer. Tough and pain- A: Yes, there are make time to get things done and elimi- temple that buckled his knees. He back- ful to treat (physically and emotionally). ways to eliminate energy drains. Every nate the clutter. Whether it is cleaning out peddled to a corner, so I moved in. So friends, parents, countrymen, send action you take uses energy on all levels. closets or organizing files. Countering, he connected with a us your ears, your downtrodden and your Since you are unaware of what may be 2. Hire it. If you need to hire someone devastating combination jab/hook that donations. But hesitate before sending causing your low energy, it is important to assist you, then do it. You don’t have momentarily stunned me. I fell back. But us kids with warts. The pain they incur to rule out any physical issues that could to do everything alone. If money is an seven years of college hockey (I had a from our “treatments” induces a fear be possibly contributing. Perhaps a good issue, try bartering. long college career) had trained me well. reflex between patient and doctor. Years physical examination including blood 3. When in doubt, throw it out. Chuck I answered with a stiff jab to his flaring later when they need to see a doctor for work would be in order as a first step. it. We hold on too often when we need nostrils but he answered right back with a something less painful like a ruptured liver We also have emotional and spiritual to let it go. If you have not worn it in six kick to my midsection. So I reached for a or javelin accident, all they can think of is drains that can make us feel tired and months, then donate it. If you have too bottle of liquid nitrogen, grabbed his flail- the pain associated with wart treatment lethargic. I will include a checklist of pos- much clutter, then examine your life and ing foot and worked him hard. A minute from the guy in the white coat and brass sible causes to help increase your aware- ask if your life is cluttered. Chances are it later, it was all over. knuckles. ness of what the problems might be. is. Some things just need to be let go of. “Thanks doctor, I hope little Mikey “Doc, go ahead and wiggle that javelin Then, I will suggest some ways to elimi- If you examine the above and take wasn’t too tough on you. Should we in there all you like, just don’t use your nate your energy drains. charge of your life, you will feel empow- come back next week for another liquid liquid nitrogen.” 1. Environmental energy drains ered and energized before you know nitrogen treatment of his wart?” And now, as my day comes to a close, – Items that need repair or cleaning; it then you can get on with living a full While kids might hate warts, they my nurse informs me, “Doctor, 4-year-old Cluttered spaces; Unattended home energized life. despise wart treatment and positively Suzy Stallone is here with a plantars, and repairs; Dissatisfaction with where you loathe wart treaters. To those who feel she looks like she could go five rounds or live; Car maintenance or needing repair; that the above struggle is not entirely more.” Thwarted again. plausible, I should advise you that my Like the column? You’ll LOVE PG-13 rating prevents me from includ- the book the Doctor is In(sane), avail- ing the really vicious portions of the able at Sanibel Island Books & Gifts. Share your community news with us. battle involving teeth, scalpels and Tonya Contact Dr. Dave or read more at www. Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 Harding. wisequacks.org. All this fuss over a virus no bigger or email [email protected] than a mosquito’s zit. Warts are caused by HPV, known as Human Papilloma Virus... or more commonly, the Horrific Pimple Virus. It enters through a breach in the skin and may take months or even years to incubate. Different types of warts are caused by different varieties of the 70 strains of HPV, including: Plantars Wart – Warts on the feet are a common adolescent concern. Plantars warts begin on the weight-bearing por- tions of the foot and are so named because as they enlarge, walking feels as though a Planters peanut is imbedded in to the foot. Warts are “caught” from public showers or swapping low fives with warty friends. What may start as a single wart may multiply into several warts, which may in turn fuse into large plaques that can consume the entire soul of the foot. To treat, pare down the wart until it begins to bleed, then freeze with liquid nitrogen (use the spray only, not a cot- ton swab), thaw, freeze again, then cross fingers. Subungual Warts – Found under and adjacent to the fingernails, these warts are notoriously persistent and painful to treat. Some success is found with 5 per- cent imiquimod, a rather expensive cream that is applied after soaking and filing down the wart. Common warts – 10 percent of the general population have warts. 50 per- cent will disappear spontaneously within two years. These warts should be soaked in warm water, pared or pumiced, soaked 54 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 him back to the retirement home and deaRPharmacist a very popular sports electrolyte drink Mom And Me they immediately took him to the hospital contains bromine, your pool and jacuzzi for surgery. Rehab, of course, will be next Thyroid Health 101 contain chlorine and most toothpastes but we are at a loss to know what else his by Suzy Cohen, RPh contain fluoride. It’s not any one punch, daughter might do. it’s the cumulative effect. You know how What action should we take? ear you love that new car smell? Some of it is Jessica Pharmacist: off-gassing of bromine, and you’re breath- Dear Jessica, D I saw ing it in. Your thyroid gets upset. If your father is of sound mind, he your Facebook post These bully halides are drug muggers can do whatever he chooses to do with on iodine and have of your iodine, and they could cause his financial resources. However, if he hypothyroidism. deficiency. This increases your risk for is impaired, he should be protected. His I’m convinced I’m becoming hypothyroid: hair loss, depres- attorney might be interested in being deficient, so tell me sion, always feeling cold, weight gain, alerted to a possible threat. more about deficien- brittle fingernails, constipation, pale, dry by Lizzie and Pryce It is very sad when adult children cy and how to feel skin. Did I mention fatigue? Oh yeah, it’s become so abusive that they feel they better. constant and you wake up only after that izzie and Pryce answer your ques- deserve their parent’s assets, and they EP, Scottsdale, Arizona triple shot latte. tions and give advice about aging want them as soon as possible Iodine is so important and you may Iodine deficiency is not always the only Lconcerns from a two-generational Lizzie run low if you swim in chlorinated swim- cause for hypothyroidism. Your doctor perspective. A mother and daughter Dear Jessica, ming pools, drink certain beverages or can test you so don’t take iodine indis- team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health If your father is a dependent adult and brush your teeth with typical toothpaste. criminately because it can cause hyper- educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- you think he is being abused, exploited Iodine is one of the components that thyroidism and nodules. If you read my chotherapist in private practice who and/or neglected, your first line of helps make thyroid hormone. It starts 24-Hour Pharmacist book, you’d know specializes in the care of elders and defense is to call adult protective services out as thyroxine or T4 for short. The “4” that I only recommend supplements people with chronic illnesses. or your local equivalent. Adult protective refers to the number of iodine molecules that contain both “iodine” and “iodide” Dear Mom & Me, services will be able to guide you. If your bound on to the “T” which stands for because different tissues of the body My father’s first wife divorced him father is not dependent and you feel that tyrosine. Thyroid hormone is just iodine respond better to certain forms of iodine. because she didn’t think he made enough your half sister is stealing from him, that and tyrosine glued together. At some The thyroid gland loves iodide while the money and he was not successful. They would be considered more of a criminal point, one of the iodine molecules leave, breasts and prostate crave iodine. That’s had two children who did not see their matter. Your question should be directed and you’re left with T3 which is your why I recommend either I-throid cap- father because their mother denied him to law enforcement. body’s fuel. T3 wakes you up and burns sules, or Iodoral tablets (however, those access. However, if your father is not depen- fat, it makes you pretty. Doctors can’t tablets contain pharmaceutical glaze in After a while, he became very success- dent and your half sister is not stealing, agree on what the best range is. I think case you are sensitive). Health food stores ful and he married my mother. My broth- it is your father’s money, and he can dis- you’ll feel well if your T3 is between 3.5 can order either of these for you, or buy er and I are from the second marriage. pose of it in any way he wishes. and 4.2. online. I don’t like liquid iodine supple- We were raised very comfortably and we If your father still lives in an assisted The thyroid gland is the only part of ments, they usually taste unpleasant and adore our parents. living community, and family problems the body that has cells capable of absorb- I’m never sure of consistency from drop Time has passed. My mother suffers are interfering with his care, your county ing iodine, which it gets from food, to drop. from severe dementia and she is in a may have a long-term care ombudsman iodized salt and seaweed but it doesn’t get This information is not intended nursing home. My father was unable to program that can provide support and nearly enough. to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- live alone anymore, so we placed him in direction. Talk with the staff at the com- I was shocked when I learned that the tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The a retirement area near my mother. We munity and he/she should be able to American Thyroid Association reported 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered thought we had made the right decision. advise you. that approximately 40 percent of the pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. Suddenly, out of the blue, his daughter Pryce world’s population remains at risk for dearpharmacist.com. from the first marriage has appeared. Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is iodine deficiency. I think part of the She has told us she wants as much of my [email protected]. problem is that foods grown in mineral- father’s money as she can get, and will deficient soils are less nutritious. Bring in take legal action to get it. chemicals called halides such as fluorine, One day she went to his retirement To advertise in the chlorine and bromine. These halides are Read us online at home and took him to her house for a annoying bullies and race for the same visit. She did not return him and then Island Sun spot on the cell that iodine does, the bul- IslandSunNews.com one day during the second week, he fell lies win. and broke his hip. She literally “dumped” Call 395-1213 Who are the bullies? For example,

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We’ve had inqui- academic outcomes providing support for particularly when we sold out a month along Captiva’s Gulf beach, and the ries from around the state asking us when Lee County children and families in need. before the race! This year we have course will be lined with adults and life registration will open,” said race director Southwest Florida Events Inc. is a increased the number of entries to 750 guards. The bike course will be closed Kate Gooderham. Florida not-for-profit corporation based (700 individuals and 50 teams), to try to to all traffic, and the run course will be Community Cooperative Ministries, in Fort Myers dedicated to combining include many of those who couldn’t par- along the golf course overlooking the Gulf Inc. (CCMI) is the benefitting charity for fun, fitness and support for local charities ticipate last year.” of Mexico. All children who finish will the race, as it was last year. A portion through multisport events. 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Board Services Licensed & Insured experience 25+ years Volunteer Training “Handyman” Training will take place on: (Carpentry, maintenance - toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, sliding doors, etc.) Saturday, June 23, 2012 768-0569 or Cell 464-6460 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl starting at 9:30am RS 11/14 M TFN At the Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 Department of Human Services Fax: 239-472-2334 www.crowclinic.org 2440 Thompson St, Ft, Myers HELP US PLEASE!! SANIBEL HOME WATCH Please call to RSVP at least We need volunteers for: Retired Police Captain 3 days prior to Clinic emergency patient admissions desk Lives on Sanibel FOR A FREE LIST the training date at and baby animal feeders Will Check Your Home Weekly Visitor education center greeters and gift Very Reasonable Rates OF ALL 533-7947 or shop cashiers (239) 728-1971 [email protected] CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or ☼RR 5/18 BM TFN ISLAND PROPERTIES **There must be a [email protected] minimum of 5 volunteers ☼RS 10/28 NC TFN FOR SALE confi rmed to attend the training. VISIT Special Note: MUSIC INSTRUCTIONS Lunch will be ordered from The Oasis SPORTS MINDED In piano, saxophone, fl ute. www.FreeSanibelList.com Restaurant—lunch cost will vary between New Expansion in Southwest Florida. On Sanibel/Captiva or South Fort Myers. Pfeifer Realty Group $7.00 to $10.00 or you can bring you own. Seeking outgoing, motivated individuals Qualifi ed, experienced teacher. Sanibel Island, FL with 6 to 10 hours/week. Will train. Call 239-989-7799 239-472-0004 Ref:1099. P/T and F/T opportunities ☼RR 10/8 CC TFN available. Call Lauren @ 239-314-0233 ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN ☼NS 6/8 CC 6/29

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☼NS 6/1 NC 6/8 HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES 239-839-3984 Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction [email protected] ☼ Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 RR 5/4 PC 6/8 HELP WANTED Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 Looking for person, pump gas, change SR 11/13 B TFN tire’s, change oil, use computer to rent COMPANION SERVICE car’s, drive wrecker. Fax resume to 239- Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, 472-1878, e-mail [email protected], LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, call 239-289-2385, or stop in at Island B.P. HOUSE CARE shopping, light meal preparations, and light ☼ cleaning. Our services are customized to meet RS 6/8 CC 6/22 our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or While you are away by for an emergency call 239-472-0556. retired architect, Sanibel resident. SR 10/3 B TFN HELP WANTED Call 395-1649. FT Mechanic, knowledgeable in foreign ☼RS 11/12 NC TFN and domestic cars, should have own hand BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS tools. Customer oriented, work in an island atmosphere. Fax resume to 239-472-1878, PROFESSIONAL e-mail [email protected], call 239- DOCKAGE 289-2385, or stop in at Island B.P. CLEANING SERVICES ☼RS 6/8 CC 6/22 Residential • Commercial Hourly, Daily, Weekly Interior Windows • Carpet Cleaning and Monthly. Jennifer Watson 239-810-6293 Captiva Island 472-5800 HELP WANTED SR 11/13 N TFN SR 1/30 B TFN Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ seeks paid part-time Sunday School Teacher to teach class year round HOME/CONDO WATCH on Sunday mornings (K-4th). Background CONCIERGE SERVICES check and references required. 2-3 years Dorado Property Management teaching experience preferred. We are a Full Range of Services ❋ Excellent theologically diverse congregation. Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident For more information contact 472-0497. ❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7 ☼RS 6/1 BM 6/8 Call 239-472-8875 ☼RS 10/1 BM TFN

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ☼RS 6/8 NC 6/29 ☼NS 5/4 BM TFN At The Sanibel School Call Michelle Wesley 239-910-8000 ☼RS 4/6 NC TFN ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 61 ★ ★ C LASSIFIEDS ★ C LASSIFIEDS ★ ★

REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL AUTO FOR SALE Shore Fishing: SANIBEL’S PERIWINKLE PARK ANNUAL RENTALS CHRYSLER SEBRING 28’ mobile home with 20’x10’ lanai. On quiet SANIBEL street. Renovated bath, all appliances in good CONVERTIBLE Don't Harm The Fish condition. Plenty of storage. Tropical garden in 2004 - One Owner, 69,100 Miles by Capt. Matt Mitchell backyard. Owner has clear title. Motivated to FOUR BEDROOM - DUNES 2.7L V6 - 4 spd Auto, Air. $5,995. sell - $15,000. Unit 159. Call 727-207-5787 Call 239-395-0495. ☼ This Large UF Executive home offers a RR 6/1 CC 6/8 cul-de-sac road, overlooks lake to golf ☼NS 6/8 PC 6/8 course, garage + covered parking. Rarely available 4 BR/3 BA. TENNISPLACE 2 BEDROOM $2,500/mo. FOR SALE Top fl oor corner unit with beautiful canal CANAL HOME views. Newer kitchen and carpet. Boater’s This furnished 2/2 home is paradise with dockage available. completely equipped and has a $275,000/offers carport plus a free standing garage. 239-395-2363 Tennisplaceforsale.com ☼RS 6/1 CC 6/8 In addition, private dock and boat lift. $1,650/mo. INTERMODAL RAIL anding a big fi sh from the beach can be hard on the FREIGHT CONTAINERS fi sh. Dragging a fi sh up onto the sand if you’re going to COMMERCIAL SPACE 472-6747 DEMAND SURGE Lrelease it is not an option as it usually damages or kills Purchase Containers the fi sh. Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. Fully Leased @ 13.5% to 16% Net Fixed Rate Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker Taxpayers Deduct 100% to $139,000 * 2012 • Hold the fi sh in the water while you unhook it if you’re LIME TREE CENTER Making Islanders out of ordinary citizens All Taxes - Insurance paid going to release it. CONDO UNIT FOR SALE American Synergy Capital (800)-588-4143 for over 35 years. • The less you can touch a fi sh before release the better for FOR SALE - Commercial condo in 5-unit Sanibelannualrentals.com www.americansynergycapital.com ☼NS 6/8 BM 6/29 the fi sh. complex centrally located ☼RS 6/8 BM TFN on Periwinkle Way. • If you want a picture with the fi sh, support it as you lift it Can be used for offi ce or retail. out of the water – and do it quickly. Motivated to sell. $225,000. RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS FURNITURE FOR SALE Call Janie Howland, Realtor, VIP Realty. Living Room Set: Like new Tommy • Before releasing, revive the fi sh while holding it in the 239-850-6419. Putting owners and water; moving it slowly back are forth so water goes over its ☼NS 6/8 CC 6/29 Bahama style couch, chair and glass coffee tenants together gills. The fi sh will let you know when it’s ready to swim off. Call Dustyn Corace table, color is sea grass (Light greenish yellow) Call 617-842-4729 Best offer. www.remax-oftheislands.com ☼NS 6/8 CC 6/8 • Florida just recently changed the regulations on fi shing 239-472-2311 from shore. Florida residents as well as out of state visitors ☼NS 3/30 BM TFN FIRST TIME OFFERING need a fi shing license to fi sh from shore. Commercial Garage 22’ x 22’ Frontage on 2431 Periwinkle Way, can be ESTATE JEWELRY SALE! used as artist work space or storage to sell PRETTIEST Largest collection of silver jewelry in items from. Annual lease only $990/month. RENTAL ON SANIBEL SWFL! 50% OFF Art Furniture over $500. Call 239-849-2210 Flowers/Pond/3 acres/Next to Sanctuary/ Come by daily 2431 Periwinkle Way & ☼NS 5/18 CC TFN To those who are hungry, $20 is a fortune. Boat Launch/2 BR/2 BA/Storage galore/ see The Silverneer & Silver Queen only at separate offi ce/no smoking/pets OK. $1700 Sanibel Consignments 472-5222 Mo + utilities - 239/472-0297 ☼NS 5/18 CC TFN But $20 can feed a family of four VACATION RENTAL ☼RS 6/8 CC 6/8 for a week, thanks to the... FICTITIOUS NAME NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME Harry Chapin 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1/2 DUPLEX IN THE DUNES FICTITIOUS NAME 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, Overlooks golf course to lake. It is my intention to apply to the Department Food Bank! in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal 3 bedroom/2 bath/includes all appliances/ of State, Division of Corporations, State of unfurnished/no smoking. and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or Florida to register the said name of Cape The Food Bank can acquire $6 of nutritious food $1,700 mo + utilities. 215-840-9802 Welding, Fabricating & Repair under the www.4sanibel.com. ☼NS 6/8 CC 6/22 for every $1 you donate, turning your $20 into ☼RS 10/14 CC TFN provision of Chapter 90-267 (Fictitious Name Act), Laws of Florida (Section a week’s worth of meals for a family of four.r... 865.09, Florida Statutes), 1990. Thank you for your generosity! Island Vacations NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REGISTER CAPTIVA GUEST HOUSE FICTITIOUS NAME Mail your tax-deductible donation to: Of Sanibel & Captiva One bedroom includes washer dryer, The undersigned does hereby certify The Harry Chapin Food Bank 3760 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Million $ Views Await You! wonderful sun deck with a canoe/kayak rack. that Thomas & Constance Buchanan are (239) 334-7007 Easy walk to the beach. Lightly furnished. Scan to Call • Cottages • Condos • Homes • conducting a moblie welding business at connect to Or donate online at: $1,500 a month plus half electric. Call 3312 SW 3rd Avenue, Cape Coral, Florida the Food www.harrychapinfoodbank.org Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths after 5 pm 239-395-3264 or 239-247-3879. under the fi ctitious name of Cape Welding, Bank! 239-472-7277 ☼NS 6/8 CC 6/29 Fabricating & Repair and that said fi rm is 1-888-451-7277 composed of the following persons whose S 10/9 B TFN WANTED TO BUY names and places of residence are as follows: Thomas & Constance Buchanan CASH PAID FOR 3312 SW 3rd Ave LIGHTHOUSE REALTY MILITARY ITEMS Cape Coral, FL 33914 TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED Paul J. Morris, Broker Ownership of Cape Welding, Fabricating & VACATION RENTALS Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Repair is as follows: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, Thomas & Constance Buchanan LOG ONTO: 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island old guns, awards & more. It is my intention to apply to the Department 239-579-0511 Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 of State, Division of Corporations, State of ☼NS 5/18 CC 6/8 ☼RR 6/1 CC 6/29 Florida to register the said name of Cape IslandSunNews.com Welding, Fabricating & Repair under the provision of Chapter 90-267 (Fictitious CLICK ON PLACE CLASSIFIED Name Act), Laws of Florida (Section 865.09, Florida Statutes), 1990. June 8, 2012 ☼NS 6/8 CC 6/8 62 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 Pets Of The Week

y name is Buddy. I am a 5-year-old male brown Mbloodhound. I’m friendly, affectionate and tons of fun. At NEWSPAPER 111 pounds, I could be a huge Sanibel & Captiva Islands companion in more ways than one. I love to go on walks, but stairs are a bit of a problem for CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 me. If you don’t mind a little Emergency...... 911 drool and have the right accom- Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 modations, I could be the right Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 pet for you. On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 My adoption fee is free (regu- Fire Department Sanibel ...... 472-5525 larly $75) during Animal Services Captiva ...... 472-9494 Construction Special. Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 My name is Roseanne. I am a Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 7-year-old female tortie domestic Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 short hair. At 15 pounds, I’m Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 definitely a full-figured girl. There’s City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 just more of me to love! In fact, I Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 love attention, being petted and a Building Department ...... 472-4555 good back scratch. You could also Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 double your fun by adopting my Planning Department ...... 472-4136 sister, Fergie. She looks just like Library me! Sanibel ...... 472-2483 My adoption fee is free (regu- Captiva ...... 472-2133 larly $50) during Animal Services Post Office Construction Special. Sanibel ...... 472-1573 For information about this Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 Captiva ...... 472-1674 week’s pets, call 533-7387 Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Senior Center ...... 472-5743 Services’ website at www. LeeLostPets.com. When calling, ARTS Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 refer to the animal’s ID number. Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 The website updates every hour BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 so you will be able to see if these Buddy ID# 502668 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 or any other pets are still avail- photos by squaredogphoto.com Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 able. Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-2929 American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Newcomers ...... 472-9332 Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 PAWS ...... 472-4823 Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 www.sanibelsoccer.org Roseanne ID# 531408 The Military Officers Assc. of America The shelter is open for adoptions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination ISLAND ATTRACTIONS and county license if three months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 The adoption package is valued at $500. SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012 63 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 59 64 ISLAND SUN - JUNE 8, 2012

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Commercial Causeway Commercial Lease 1177 Causeway Blvd. Sanibel Promenade The fi rst commercial location upon entering Sanibel. 695 Tarpon Bay Road Off ered For Sale or Lease. High traffi c location across from Post Offi ce. Call Fred at 239.281.5356 Offi ce Condo For Lease - Negotiable Call Fred at 239.281.5356

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Sea Shells of Sanibel, Unit 26 740 Durion Ct Ocean’s Reach 2D2 1415 Sandpiper Beautifully decorated 2BR/2BA corner unit. Good rental Step into this immaculate home and you will fi nd serene View View View! Not only does this corner 2nd fl r 2BR/2BA This immaculate, 2 BR/2 BA, 1/2 duplex sits on Horseshoe history. Enjoy short walk to the beach, relax by the pool or views of the Sanibel River with the conservation area condominium have terrifi c views of the Gulf but it also has Lake in the desirable Dunes Golfi ng Community. Boasting play tennis at this quaint complex from your screened porch. behind. Watch the wildlife from the open living area or impact resistant windows with quality construction. a remodeled kitchen with granite tops, this bright and airy Off ered at $274,000 from 2 of the 3 bedrooms Kitchen w/island has hard surface Off ered at $749,000 home awaits you. Feel secure with windows protected by counters. Solar panels to keep your pool heated in the cooler shutters and panels. Sun and enjoy the lake views on the months. ALL OPENINGS MITIGATED WITH PANELS/SHUTTERS. spacious deck. Off ered “turn key”. Off ered at $599,000 Off ered at $329,000 BondurantRealtyGroup.com Mary Cell: 239.839.3633 Fred Cell: 239.281.5356 See us on Facebook at facebook.com/bondurantrealtygroup Scan With Your Phone