ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND LIVING JUNE 5,2008 B WishU Starfis Community helps make special Kansas boy's dream come true By UNDA CHRISTMAN [email protected] When you first meet Grayson Easley, he comes across as a typical 4-year-old boy — all curiosity and cowlicks. It's when you take a peek underneath his shirt that you realize that he and his family have endured what has been literally a heart-wrenching journey for the entire Easley clan. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome — which means the aorta and left ventricle and the aortic and mitral valves are incapable to allow sufficient blood flow — Grayson has already endured three open heart surgeries and three angio- plasties. He will require medical procedures and treatments for the rest of his life. The Make-A-Wish Foundation specializes in making dreams come true for chil- dren with life-threatening illnesses and medical conditions, such as Gray's. In February, when wish-granters from the foundation visited Gray, his parents and four siblings at their Lawrence, Kansas home, the toddler told them he wanted to fly on an airplane for the first time, see the "big water" and look for shells, sea turtles, sharks and dolphins. Matt and Carrie Easley had shown Gray and his older brother and sisters — LINDA CHRISTMAN Maddie,14, Callie, 11, Harry, 8, and Emmy, A tired but happy Grayson Easley leaves the beach in his father's arms. ; 6 — pictures they had taken during their trips to Sanibel, and their youngest son's interest was piqued. The Make-A-Wish Foundation flew the Easleys from Kansas City to Fort Myers on May 26, put them up at the Sanibel Inn for five days, provided a rental mini-van and gave the Easley children spending money for their trip. When they arrived in Sanibel at 11 p.m., the family made a dash for the beach and splashed in the surf under the See GRAYSON, page 2B

WHAT'S INSIDE ARTPOEMS: ROTARY Artwork inspired HAPPENINGS by poems Carney leads charge to add new and vice versa members / 3B Submitted by. CATHY PAUS BIG ARTS will host ARTPOEMS this summer, a touring exhibit of visual art inspired by poetry, at the Founders Gallery. ISLAND FACES The exhibit features the work of 12 poets and 12 visual artists who collaborated to create art- work inspired by a poem or a poem inspired by an Sanibel Adult Softball artwork. This transmedia collaboration has been on display around Lee County since mid-March, League Opening Night highlighting the interaction and marriage of the /7B two media — art and poetry. "By taking the time and skill to interpret the artwork, the poet has shown precisely how a piece of art can be seen in a different context," said artist Carol Rosenberg,- who was inspired by poet MIRACLE Lorraine Vail to create You Bring Out The Poet In Me. "This is the same thing that happens when a viewer goes to a museum or gallery. The viewer REWARDED puts his own meaning into the artwork and it no longer becomes just the artist's story." The Fort Myers Miracle The visual impact of the artwork is enhanced with fresh images once the poem is read, drawing SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER are rewarded with All-Star the viewer into the art to appreciate and discover «A Secret Poem In Everyone," painted by Charles Lister, selections / 9B unsuspected nuances and qualities. wjtn raised letters of a poem authored by Joseph VJ See ARTPOEMS, page 3B Ph ex

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from page 1B moonlight. For the three youngest Easleys, it other sea-related souvenirs to take home. brought them shells and they talk about it all in his eyes as a live mollusk peeked out of the was their first time both in an airplane and on Hoover then escorted the Easleys to the time. We have books about (Sanibel), so shell and as he pulled a lightning whelk out a beach. museum volunteer Dottie DeVasure's beach- (Gray) always had an interest in coming of the shallow water on a Sanibel beach was They spent the following day lounging on front home, located on West Gulf Drive. here—they all have. So when Make-A-Wish an incredible reminder about what's impor- u the beach and driving to Captiva, where they Gray's eyes shined and his face glowed in the contacted us and asked us what we wanted to tant in life." t watched a sunset while eating snacks at The Sanibel sunshine as he and his brother and do, that's what (Gray) said." After spending about an hour on the Mucky Duek. The entire family was thrilled sisters splashed in the surf and combed the Carrie Easley, whose fair Midwest com- beach, a tired but smiling Grayson climbed s to spot dolphins swimming in the water sand for seashells, while his parents reveled plexion reddened under the tropical sun, into his father's arms for the walk back to the under a perfect pastel blue sky. in watching their youngest son live out his admitted that this special vacation was a mini-van. He said that he enjoyed finding •sd "Right as the sun's going down, here dream. Gray examined the shells he found blessing for not only Gray, but her other chil- shells and his spin on the police motorcycle, come the dolphins," Matt Easley recalled. "It and was amazed when one creature he was dren as well. and that he was hoping to spot some sharks was right on cue. It was so beautiful." holding popped its head out of its shell as if "It's really been great for all of us," she while he was in Florida. The family planned The next day, the Easleys were treated to to say "Hello." said. "(The kids) have all had a tough time. to spend some more time on the beach before a personal tour of the Bailey-Matthews Shell As an added bonus, Sanibel police officer Right after (Gray) was born, they went from heading to Sarasota the next day for a special Museum. Museum director Jose Leal and James Holovacko happened by on his beach having a mom getting ready to have a baby to tour of the Mote Marine Laboratory, along public relations manager Kathleen Hoover motorcycle and invited Gray to hop on- a mom who was gone for six weeks with a with a visit to their turtle rehabilitation hos- showed Gray and his family shells and board. The youngster grabbed the handlebars brother who they didn't know was going to pital. exhibits. The young boy was dirilled to and steered his way up and down the beach a make it. He's doing really well, but we don't Matt Easley was grateful to the Make-A- plunge his hands into the touch tank, work a few times. Holovacko then presented him really know what the future will bring." Wish Foundation and everyone else who shell puzzle and buzz around the museum with a junior deputy badge. Hoover was more than happy to join the helped make his son's special dream come with his parents and siblings. In addition, the Matt Easley enjoyed watching his chil- Easiey's around the Shell Museum and on true. museum's store presented Gray with a pack- dren enjoying themselves together on their shell-seeking adventure on the beach. "The whole process has been amazing," age that included a stuffed squid and shell Sanibel. "Often in the course of delivering a bless- he said. "The Shell Museum was more than I books, while his siblings each received gift "Carrie and I have been here before and ing, we are blessed," she said. 'That's exact- expected. The hospitality there was wonder- bags of shells. The entire family browsed the we know what a great place it is," he said. ly what happened spending time with ful." store and picked out stuffed animals and "We told (the children) all about it and Grayson and his family... the joy and wonder Zontians install new board and officers for 2008-09 Submitted by CYNDY LORRY als throughout her tenure and acknowledged them with bar in the position and chosen for her dedication, warm spir- On May 21, more than 40 Zontians gathered at the styl- hand-made gifts from one of our service partners, Miracles it and behind-the-scenes support for the President and the ish home of hostess Ruth Woodham for a potluck dinner to In Action in Guatemala. Board," the certificate read. "Ginger is a past President and recognize the Zontian of the Year and to install the Board of The theme of her choice for 2007-08 was "Harmony" and most recently served for two years as Recording Secretary to Directors of the Club and the Foundation. she lightly commented, "We did have moments of harmony." the Board. Additionally, Ginger can always be called upon The food and drink provided by our members was plen- All said it represented a successful year in growing to present in her own inimitable way a humorous anecdote, tiful and delicious, setting the stage for .a joyous and cele- membership as well as the strongest profit in a challenging cheerful leg-pulling of a member or a serious speech on the brative evening for all attendees. The theme for the year will business environment from our major fundraising event — importance of Zonta friendships." be "Moving Forward" and the table decorations were PEEK At The Unique — with a profit of $68,000. With our Nola Theiss, past president, introduced the new Board and Matchbox cars and a highway diorama. Pretty cool! six service partner projects (SWFAS, Brightest Horizons, facilitated the installation service for both the Club Board as Sue Denham, outgoing Zonta president, acknowledged Anti-trafficking, PACE Center for Girls, SWOTI and Health well as the Zonta Foundation, our 501(c) (3) organization. individually those women who — for various personal, relo- Care Access) and our contribution to Santa International for Linda Robison, will be taking on the role of president after a cation or health reasons — were not continuing their mem- their projects, we are poised to meet our mission of raising short respite as co-chair of the 2008 PEEK, surpassing all bership and thanked them for their contribution to the the status of woman and girls locally and.intemationally. previous revenue record. With her background of legal and growth and success of our Sanibel-Captiva Chapter (we are Denham also presented the "Zontian of the Year" Award accounting expertise, she has always been a integral part of at 70+). to Ginger Parker, who served as recording secretary, with a the club as a trusted advisor and active participant. Denham also spoke of her personal experiences and Certificate of Achievement lauding her hard wo"rk and deter- "I know that with understanding and working together, growth process in her leadership rote. She remarked on the mined attitude. we will achieve much this year," Robison said. "I look "at the encouragement and support she had received from individu- "Ginger, a long-term Zonta member, forever raised the list of our officers and committees and am thankful for such a fantastic leadership team. Everyone is committed to mak- ing this the best year ever. A special thanks to each of the following committee chairs who have agreed to serve 'enthusiastically.' We are 'Moving Forward' and I'm excited about our new direction!" Board of Directors for Zonta Club are Linda Robison, President; Carolyn Gray, President-Elect; Karen Pati, Vice- President, Kris Ritts, Treasurer; Barbara Nagle, Recording Secretary: Ruth Woodham, Corresponding Secretary, Sue Denham, Immediate Past President, Jan Alden, Wendy West, Phyllis Gresham and Joan Silberman, Members-At-Large. Directors of the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida are Val Babb, Carolyn Swiney. Judy Workman, Esther Saltzman, Carolyn Gray and Kris Ritts. SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Zonla International is a worldwide service organization Pictured from left is newly installed Zonta Seated from left is Ruth Woodham, Linda Robison of executives in business and the professions working President Linda Robison, Past President Sue and Karen Pati. Standing from left is Kris Ritts, together to advance the status of women and girls. Zontians Denham, along with Zontian of the Year honoree Sue Denham, Barbara Nagle, Jan Alden and Nola volunteer their time, talents and energy to local and interna- Ginger Parker. Theiss tional service* projects, T£ advance the status of women. Carney leads Rotary charge to add new members »

Submitted by SHIRLEY JEWELL ect has the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club joining with five A few times a year, the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club other Rotary Clubs in Florida District #6960 to purchase recognizes the need for a club assembly. Club assemblies household ceramic water filtering systems and provides are traditionally a time to inform members on the progress training to keep these systems clean. Each of the five n and planning that various club officers and committees are Rotary clubs will be contributing $5,000, which is then T engaged in to improve club activities for the upcoming matched by the District, and then matched once again by year. Rotary International. Eventually, this project will bring ft H Membership recruitment/retention and fundraising are clean water to 10,000 villagers throughout Guatemala. 5- essential to all service-clubs and non-profit organizations. Our second project also deals with clean water. The C Rotary has been doing very well in these areas, but Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club wilt be partnering with the remaining complacent is never a good tact. Global Partners for Development (last week's Rotary Past club president John Carney has taken over the Happenings was about this wonderful organization) and responsibility of Membership Chair for 2008-09 and has we will contribute $1,000 to their clean water project in d 3 been holding monthly meetings to improve the awareness Tanzania. This money will be used for the building of 8 of Rotary and their many service projects locally, nation- rainwater collection systems on 100 identified schools in ally and globally; focusing in on making present club Tanzania. Again, this $1,000 will be matched first by members aware of new member recruitment procedures Global Partners, then by District #6960 and Rotary s and policies; and planning social activities for current club International — $8,000 in total. What a humbling real- 5 members and prospective members. ization that these somewhat small monetary gifts given for Only recently, the club held it's first Sanibel-Captiva the right reasons to the right organizations can and do Rotary Club Open House for new members. And not sur- make an enormous impact on the quality of life for so prisingly, it brought in a few prospective and a few lapsed many! Rotary members to the following regular Friday meetings. Let's not leave the impression that Rotary is all work We are happy to report the club will be inducting two new and no play. We always try to have a little fun along the members within the next few weeks. way — just think about that calendar! Come find out for Our main fundraising event continues to be the highly yourself and join us one of our upcoming Friday morning successful Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club Arts & Crafts meetings. The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets 7:15 Fair, so we don't want to mess with that. The committee a.m. every Friday at the Beachview Restaurant, located on SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER just fine tunes it every year... and prays it just doesn't rain! Par View Drive in Sanibel. For more information, call John Carney, past president of the Sanibel- "l The club is thinking about having.a second small fundrais- Shirley Jewell at 337-1099. Captiva Rotary Club, speaks during last week's er, but so far there hasn't been a firm idea offered. Stay meeting tuned. If you have any sug- 1 gestions, please fill free to give us a call. One sugges- tion has been a Rotary •a Calendar... you know, some- what like the Calendar Girls. Is the Island ready for h that? It could be a lot of fun. o Proceeds from our Rotary Arts & Crafts Fair B provides funding for the club's worthy projects local- ly, nationally and globally. Past club president, past Arts and Crafts Fair chair, and Rotary Trust Fou ndation officer Chet Sadler enlightened us regarding two projects that TO our club will be participat- •a ing in this year. o The first is a water proj- ect in Guatemala. The proj- , Artpoems from page 1B

The ARTPOEMS exhibit has traveled to other locations on Sanibel, including Tower Gallery, Hirdie Girdie Gallery and the Sanibel Public island Library, as well as Ferrari Gallery in Cape Coral. BIG ARTS Founders SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Gallery is open from Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the summer The Island Reporter has a long and credible history of To that end, we have improved The Island Reporter. months. ARTPOEMS reporting hard news to the Sanibel community. It's not always exhibit will be displayed It's BIGGER, BETTER and BOLDER. Follow the pretty; we all wish it was. Days of sunshine, nature, art shows until Sept. 20. community discussion weekly by subscribing today. It's For further information and ice cream. That's why we're here. But how can a about ARTPOEMS, stop easy to start. Call our office at 239-472-1587, go to our by BIG ARTS, located at community run that way? The mechanics behind the scenes 900 Dunlop Road in keep it going. Residents and officials at city council meetings web site island-reporter.com, visit us at the Village Sanibel, call 395-0900, e- mail [email protected] debate the issues. City workers keep the infrastructure Shopping Center at 2340 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel or or log on to www.BIGARTS.org. running smoothly. The Island Reporter is the only paper on fill out the form below and mail it to us. Sanibel that keeps this news front and center. It's important for citizens of Sanibel to keep current on alt of the news, pretty or not. It's where the debate over local policy is reported. Welcome to the conversation. To Go

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"just a few minutes," Free-roaming cats of plantings done on private properties often become predators themselves, taking To the editor, a massive toll on vulnerable wildlife By IDA VAYNBERG munication with Paul Wingard, Deputy I attended the standing room only ses- species including birds and small mam- [email protected] Director of the Lee County Department sion of the Sanibel City Council on May 6, mals. Sanibel Beautification, the Sanibel- of Transportation, he was told that the where the proposed utility tax was dis- For tips on keeping cats content in the Captiva Chamber of Commerce and funding was available for the landscap- cussed. Aside from the procedural rule that "great indoors," visit Sanibel-Captiva , Conservation ing project. was used to bring this up for an immediate www.HelpingAnimals.com. Foundation created a project to restore 'The issue with them right now is in vote, two items concern me. the vegetation on Periwinkle Way after the present budget atmosphere they There were some comments by Mayor Martin Mersereau it was damaged by Hurricane Charley in don't want to plant them because they Denham, that strict adherence to the People for the Ethical Treatment of 2004. don't have any money to maintain Sunshine Laws in some way hampered the Animals (PETA) So far, the City has received them," Castle added. Council's efforts to bring the item up in an Norfolk, Va. $371,000 from the Division of Forestry Councilman Peter Pappas said that acceptable manner. He alluded to the fact for the project, a grant from the Natural he did not want to proceed with the other municipalities weren't abiding to the Resources Department to re-plant large easements, because he believed that the letter of the law and that maybe it was Johnston tenders trees along the road, additional funding private property owners have a "vested something to take a look at. I couldn't dis- from private funds. They include Billy's interest" in them. agree more. resignation Bike Rentals, who donated the bike "I'd like people to take care of their The Sunshine Law worked precisely as racks, and the Lions Club, who donated own properties, and I only want them to intended here. The Sunshine Law is Letter to Pamela Smith the benches. have that option only," he said. "People designed to prevent local government legis- City Clerk, City of Sanibel The Periwinkle Partnership also can take care of what is their own." lators from working a deal behind our In accordance with Section 99.012 of received a $163,000 grant from Lee Mayor Mick DenViam said that he did backs, and being assured of a majority, the Florida Statutes, I am required to send County to complete the'project. not see why the City should have to bringing it to session as a fait accompli. you this notification of my irrevocable res- " Currently, City staffers are trying to continue provide maintenance for work Had the law not been observed, we proba- ignation • as an elected official on the determine how much funding there will done on private properties. bly would have a utility tax now. Sanibel Florida City Council. This is be available for the project for this year While she agreed with that private The second item was the failure of the required because I am a candidate, no party and upcoming budget difficulties at the properly owners should be responsible Council to identify the member who pro- affiliation, competing in the Nov. 4, 2008 county level, which are affecting the for their own properties, Councilwoman posed this ill-advised legislation. The last election for Lee County Commissioner, outcome. They have been working with Carla Johnston pointed out that since speaker supported the concept that District 1, where I hope to continue my Vanasse Daylor, a consulting firm spe- the plantings are being planted in a lin- anonymity was a virtue. Wrong. We elect or work on similar issues at a county level. cializing in landscape architecture, to ear pattern along Periwinkle Way, they reject individual members. This individual This resignation is effective at midnight complete the project. On Tuesday, may lose "continuity of appearance" if should have the courage to identify on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 as prescribed in Council was asked.for direction on some properties were omiued. him(her)self if he/she feels it is good legis- the above statute — the day prior to swear- whether they needed to continue negoti- "I think if there's a need to obtain lation. While Mayor Denham look respon- ing in of those elected to the Lee County ating easements with private property some easements in order to put in some sibility, he earlier stated another council Commission. owners, which would require the City to plants and to have a design associated member has proposed it. I have been greatly honored by the citi- perpetually maintain the plantings on with that," said Johnston. "I'd be happy I intend to vote against the individual I zens of Sanibel to have received their top their properties. At this time, there are to have that happen." think responsible, but by hiding I could be vote for Council in 2005, and then, in addi- three private properties that are Council voted 4-1 — with Pappas wrong. Sorry. tion, to have my colleagues on Council involved in the project. casting the lone dissenting vote — to elect me to serve two terms as Mayor. My Councilwoman Carla Johnston asked continue casements for planting on pri- Crosby Boyd hope is that since 2005 some substantive what was the City's the final agreement vate properties, but not to continue per- Sanibel accomplishments have occurred to the ben- with the county. Public Works Director petual maintenance after that initial efit of the citizens of Sanibel. Gates Castle said that in his last com- work had been done. I regret the necessity of leaving three Keep kitty indoors months prior to the end of my term. However, I remain on Council through our major 2008 task —: the adoption of the To the editor, FY'09 budget for the year beginning Oct. 1, In light of the several cats who have 2008. apparently been killed by coyotes in central Civic involvement is the essence of a Letters to the editor Florida recently, I urge everyone to keep democracy; I continue to hope more indi- their cats indoors and allow them outdoors viduals will participate. I am pleased, now, only on a leash or in a fenced-in yard, under to make room for the voters to elect anoth- email'— [email protected] close supervision. er person to City Council — someone who Hungry coyotes aren't the only reason to will assess the challenges and find the keep kitty indoors. Cats who are allowed rewards of balancing issues and making Fax — 239-472-8398 outdoors are at risk of becoming trapped or policies that invariably affect the lives of lost, being stolen by "bunchers" who sell those of us who live on or visit our island. animals to laboratories for painful experi- MaO — P.O. Box 840, Sanibel, FL 33957 ments or dogfighters who use friendly cats Cordially, as "bait," getting by cars, being tortured by cruel people, contracting deadly dis- eases like rabies and feline leukemia, or Hon. Carla Lee Brooks Johnston Please include your telephone number for confirmation ingesting rat poison or antifreeze. Sanibel not for publication Every year, our office receives chilling reports of animals who have been shot, set on fire, had their mouths duct-taped shut

Word on the island What are your plans for the summer?

Doris Blom Rick Belvin Deborah Hill Tom Kwarta Marissa DeRoy Sarasota Cheshire, Conn. Northern Ireland Pennsylvania Lawton, Okla. "Well I'm doing it right now by "To try to purchase a place here "Basically, this is our summer "I'm actually going to be driv- "I'm looking forward to kayak- being in Sanibel! I'm also going in Florida." holiday. We're here to relax and ing a NASCAR stockcar in ing and exploring nature!" to Siesta. Key beach." enjoy it!" Pocono. I'm also probably going to our shore house in Lewes, Delaware." u, AROUND THE ISLAND 63

Butterfly House: Call for Nature & Sea Life Cruise: Call Phone: 239-472-8443 Sanibel and out by the Lighthouse. For more information, call schedule for schedule Sharon or Wayne at 395-9434. Program information: Learn Program information: See Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 a.m. Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Eco- Joffe to lead floral bou- about the life cycle of the Zebra wildlife up close while cruising the to noon. Tours: Rentals daily. Tours 9 to 11 quet craft class Longwing, the state butterfly, on a tranquil waters of Tarpon Bay. With Program information: All fishing a.m. self-guided tour of the Butterfly a naturalist by your side, discover equipment, bait, tackle and license Program information: Paddle House manatees and dolphins and observe provided. through Larry's Lagoon, along Anne Joffe,.the President of the amazing bird life on the rookery Stingray Bay through the Mangrove Board of Trustees for The Bailey- Human Uses of Florida Native islands. Includes touch tank explo- Forest. Discover where manatee Matthews Shell Museum, will facil- Plants ration. An excellent program for all visit, dolphins feed, birds flock and itate a class designed to teach partic- E ipants how to create a shell master- Explore our Ethnobotany garden ages. And don't forget our popular eagles nest! 3 piece. to learn about Florida's native Breakfast and Evening cruises, too! Sealife Encounter Excursion: n In just six hours, Joffe will help plants. Signs briefly explain how (Daytime, 90 minutes; Evening, 2 Daily 12:30 to 3 p.m. pei plants have been used for centuries hours) Program information: Join the Island Happenings class members fashion a seashell for food, shelter, medicine and art marine biologist/naturalist and floral bouquet certain to be the envy 5 cruise aboard "Miss Paradise" for a of the neighborhood. The class will Otters & Others: Life Along hands-on learning experience for be held at the Museum from 1 to 4 Our TVails: the whole family complete' with Sanibel Senior Center p.m. on both Tuesday, June 10 and Thursday, June 12. The cost of the When: Guided trail walks at 9 touch tanks and aquariums! See 2401 Library Way class is $30. a.m. on Tues., Wed. & Fri. everything from seahorses to dol- 472-5743 Program information: A guided Guided Kayak Trail phins. Wear your beach shoes and Joffe has judged scientific and walk through the interior wetlands Tour: Daily at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. bring your towels. Ongoing programs artistic categories at shell shows for and mid-island ridges of the Center Program information: A great Aerobics — Monday, more than 25 years. She is a past Tract, with discussion of native introduction to Tarpon Bay! Paddle Shelling the Outer Islands: Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. president of Conchologists of habits, natural and cultural history with a naturalist through the man- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Bridge — Monday at 1 p.m. and America; past treasurer of the and preservation efforts. Meet at grove forest, along the Commodore and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. American Malacological Society; President of the Sanibel-Captiva Nature Center and proceed to trails. Creek Water Trail. Learn about the Program information: Cruise to Mah Jongg — Tuesday and Shell Club; Shell Show Chairman; Free to members and children, $3 rich backbay ecosystem and the the Outer Islands for Shelling and Thursday at 1 p.m. past president of the Sanibel- for non-members. creatures that live there. Includes lunch at Barnacle Phil's. Cruise Step — Tuesday and Thursday at Captiva Chamber of Commerce; kayak rental for the entire day. (1.5 through San Carlos Bay, by the 8:45 a.m. owns and operates She Sells Sea TVails hours with naturalist, then you can rookery and spoil islands while " Yoga — Thursday at 10 a.m. . Shells on Sanibel Island; has keep the kayak out on your own enjoying dolphins, herons, egrets If you can't make the guided authored a craft book, afterwards.) and osprey! Wear beach shoes and tours (see Otters and Others), we "Shcllcrafting;" and serves on the bring your towels. have trail maps in the Nature Center board of directors for the for the four miles of trails in our Sunset Rookery Paddle: Call Debtors Anonymous Conchologists of America. Along Center Tract. These trails cover for schedule Support Group with two partners, Harlan Wittkoff upland and wetland habitats, and Program information: Join us as and S. Peter Dance, she is the secre- there is an observation tower for a the sun goes down on a paddle to the tary-treasurer of "C Shells 3," a shell bird's eye view of the Sanibel River Debtors Anonymous (DA) meets Rookery Islands as hundreds of every Saturday from 5:30 to 6:30 book publishing company. In addi- (really a slough) that runs the length birds return to roosl for the night. tion, Joffe has led shelling trips all of the Center Tract. p.m. at Sanibel Congregational Days offered vary, please call for Church, located at 2050 Periwinkle over the world. current schedule. (21/2 hours) Afternoon Dolphin Way, in Heron Hall. Cruise: Tuesday, For further information or to reg- DA is an organization for people ister for the class, please call Joanne Tarpon Bay Explorers Touch Tank Exploration: Call Wednesday, Thursday and who are uneasy with money. Do for schedule Saturday 3:30 to 5 p.m. LaFleur at 239-395-2233. a. 900 Tarpon Bay Road money and things (or the lack of) Program information: Get to Program information: Cruise Phone: 239^72-8900 own you, define you? Do you want n know our local marine life during an through San Carlos and Pine Island to improve your quality of life? Do interactive touch tank presentation Sound to see and learn about the c TVam Tour Protect Wildlife you experience compulsive spend- with a marine biologist. Discover mangrove islands and estuaries •— and Take the Tram!: Daily except ing? Are you ready to change? c first-hand the creatures beneath the where Calusa Indians once lived. Fridays DA is for those who know suc- surface, including conchs, sea Learn the history, see the dolphins! cess but live in fear they will lose it Program information: Join a nat- urchins, seastars, horseshoe crabs DA is also for those who are under uralist aboard an open-air tram for a and more. tour of Wildlife Drive at 'Ding' Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Daily. earners living in fear they will never Darling through the heart of the Call for departure time. have enough. You can leam to have refuge. Sit back and relax while Adventures in Paradise Program information: serenity and prosperity at the same learning the basics of the ecosystem Port Sanibel Marina Complimentary champagne is time. You can have it all by using the served as you cruise out by Bird and its numerous inhabitants. 90 14341 Port Comfort Road 12 Step Principles. Join us every Island where all the birds come to minutes. Fort Myers Saturday. roost for the night, along the coast of

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KEYLIME BISTRO 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Noble Holchmeister Chris Workman Mark Vee Chris Workman Mark Vee AJ, Bob Bowman 395-4000 Pat McCune Chris Workman AJ. Pat McCune Steve McDougal

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DOLCE VITA 1224 Periwinkle Way Mauricelo Monaco w/ Joe McCormick & Soli & Andre Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Woody Brubaker 472-5555 Woody Brubaker Marvilla Marzan

THE ISLAND Cow Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm Greg Watts Diana Lynn Buckeye Ken Buckeye Ken Greg Watts Dan Confreo Diana Lyar 2163 Periwinkle Way THE MUCKY DUCK 5 - 9 pm/472-3434 . Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Federico Buckeye Ken Andy Rosse Ln

TRADERS Tues & Thu 8-11 pm Danny Morgan Danny Morgan & Friends & Friends 1551 Periwinkle Way BLUE GIRAFFE 2075 PeriwinkleWay Gessiey • 472-2525 Reed

CASAYBEL RESORT Sun. Brunch 11:30-2pm 2255 W. Gulf Dr. • John Mtane Dan Tudor John McLane & Mark Dupuy Troublestarters 472-9200 7-1 Opm 7-1 Opm Sunday Poolside 1-4pm Danny Morgan S3 ing a "Hog Roast Luau" starting at 2 offering kids and teens a program Independence Day Mommy & p.m. Call 472-9979 for event that will include painting, pottery, deLails. music and drama. Call 395-0900 for Celebrate the Fourth of July — 01 Me Sanibel style — with a traditional S3 Friendly Faces Lunch additional information. In partner- red, white and blue-flavored parade ship with The next F.I.S.H. along Periwinkle Way. The festivi- *' 1Bail ey - Friendly Faces ties will begin at 9:30 a.m. Matthews Shell Museum, a .luncheon will begin Storm Prep o Mommy & Me Under The Sea at noon. All island Visit the series will run on alternating residents and guests Captiva Memorial Fridays through Aug. 29. For more are. invited. Call Gillian Bath at 395- Library to hear information, call 472-1100 ext. 233. 4550 to reserve your space. hurricane prepara- tion tips directly from the experts. A Hog Roast Hurricane Preparedness Seminar BIG ARTS Camp will begin at 3 p.m. Call 472-2133 American Ixgion Post 123,4249 for details. Sanibel-Captiva Road, will be host- BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, is Library Summer Reading Program Sanibel Public Library to honor kicks-off with shindig this Saturday authors of local history book The Sanibel Public Library will and white pioneers in Sanibel, and the Submitted by BARB Christopher Oz and John Storm's World of host an author talk, book signing roles they played in settling the OUNKLE Reptiles. and reception for the new book island Sanibel Public Library In addition, we will also be having the "Images of America: Sanibel • Contains inter- Youth Librarian Sixth Annual Mini Parade Float Contest on Island" on Monday, June 16 at esting and little Summer is right July 1 in honor of the Fourth of July. the library, located at 770 know facts about around the corner and The teen's (those going into sixth grade Dunlop Road. The public is some of the settlers we are gearing up for and older) theme is "Read Strong!" There invited to attend the event, • Recognizes the the Summer Reading will be four programs for the teens this year which is scheduled to take contributions of differ- Program. This year's on Tuesday evenings al 6 p.m., after the place from 6 to 8 p.m. ent • individuals and cul- library is closed. The dates fdr these pro- theme for the children is Authors Yvonne Hill tures "Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace Read!" grams are June 10 (Open House/Coffee Several of the photo- ii Bar), June 24 (Japanimania), July 8 (Pizza and Marguerite Jordan, Even though the children are out of both residents of graphs reproduced in the C school, it is still important for them to con- Taste-Off) and July 22 (Gaming Night). o Sanibel, in collabora- book were on display at the p. tinue reading. The Summer Reading There will be several things to do on these library during February's evenings — watch for more details. tion with the Lee Program encourages that by asking the chil- County Black Early Settlers of Sanibel Black s dren to read 20 minutes a day, five days a Our Kick-off Party is on Saturday, June History Society, Inc., History Month exhibit. -i week and by giving them a Summer 7 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Sanibel have joined together in "There was so much interest Reading Program Challenge. Public Library, located at 770 Dunlop combining historical text with in that exhibit, and people are still c Every Tuesday at 3 p.m., the library will Road. The program runs from June 7 captivating images that celebrate talking about it," said library t be presenting an hour program for all kids, through July 31. Join us for a great summer Sanibel's fascinating history director Margaret Mohundro. "It's of fun! Our performers this year are Magic by Highlights of "Images of America: a natural progression for the library John, Joanne LaFleur from the Shell The Summer Reading Program is sup- Sanibel Island" include: to move from exhibit to author talk and Museum, Doug McGregor (cartoonist from ported with funds provided by the Sanibel • Features vintage photographs donated reception, and we're honored to have the the News-Press), Katie Adams (storyteller), Public Library Foundation, Inc. from archives, ancestral family members opportunity to offer that to library patrons." and interest- Copies of their book will be available for i ed collectors purchase and signing at the library during o • Reveals the event. The evening celebration is fund- a images seen ed in part by the Sanibel Public Library Lst us open your doors! by the public Foundation, Inc. for the first For more information, contact Program time Coordinator Duane Shaffer at the Sanibel • Depicts Public Library at 239-472-2483. early black Library announces summer hours The Sanibel Public Library, located at 770 Dunlop Road, is currently open the following hours: Monday and Thursday — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information about the library and its programs, call 239-472-2483 or visit their Web site, located at www.sanlib.org. Upcoming American Legion events This Sunday, June 8, American Legion Post 123 will be hosting a "Hog Roast Luau" and birthday celebration for Tarzan. Party-goers are invited wear their leis, put on those grass skirts and join them for their hog roast and birth- day celebration for Tarzan and all the other Geminis. The hog roast With over 22,000 will start at 2 p.m. Serving Sanibel to and a dart tournament will begin at 3 p.m. potential home buyers Captiva, Coastal Homes They will also have 50/50 drawings, costume contest Also reading Coastal Homes is perfect to showcase your as well as games of pool during the sum- and horseshoes. There will mer, the facility will only each month, you will be listings! be live entertainment with be open on the second and The Troublestarters and last Sunday of the month in front of people ready Willie. for their BBQ's and other On Saturday, June 14, functions: to buy! Post 123 will conduct a For additional informa- flag burning ceremony to tion, please call American Legion Post 123, located 2340 Periwinkle Way honor the American flag. BREEZE A spaghetti dinner will at 4249 Sanibel-Captiva I, FL 3^957 . MHVSPAPLRS follow the ceremony. Road, at 472-9979. Members of the All Island Glass & Aluminum squad watch a teammate take his swings.

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The All Island Glass & Aluminum team goes Jeff Welgel awaits the throw from teammate Kim Slugger John Costello awaits the pitch. through pre-game stretching exercises. Santy. as June and July are Hurricane Preparedness Months for pets I In Southwest Florida, the biggest threats from hurri- the shoulder blades. Nearly all shelters and veterinarians canes occur from August through October. Pets should have scanners that read the Microchip's unique number be included when preparing and securing one's family that identifies the owner. X o and property. Although pets should always be kept up-to- Permanent Microchip identification is the best way to o date on vaccinations and always have identification, it is ensure that pet owners are located whenever their pets imperative with the threat of hurricane season. Stress are lost.-All pets with Microchip IDs that came into makes animals more susceptible to disease, and exposure Animal Services' shelter during the past hurricane sea- s could greatly increase if pets become lost or are shel- sons were reunited with their owners. tered with other animals. In addition to Microchip protection for pets, Animal If displaced by a storm, pets may be in closer contact Services will sell Pet Hurricane Kits for $40 beginning C5 with wildlife and therefore face an increased risk of in June while supplies last. The kits include pet first aid rabies. Lee County Animal Services is encouraging pet items for treatment of wounds and minor illnesses that owners to prepare now before a hurricane strikes our pets may experience plus additional items needed in case area. of a disaster. Emergency information for making plans With the dramatic hurricane seasons of the last few for pets is also included. years in mind, Animal Services is discounting the price Pet owners who wish to make their own Pet Hurricane of nationally registered Microchip Pet IDs. During June Kits can obtain information on the kit contents and other and July, the cost for the Microchip is only $15 (regular- hurricane information, including the county's Mandatory ly $25). Owners may bring their pets to the shelter from Evacuation Pet Shelter, at Lee County Animal Services1 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Monday through Friday to have Web site at www.leelostpets.com or by calling 533-7387. the chip implanted. The Microchip ID is a small com- puter chip about the size of a grain of rice that is Source: Lee County Animal Services implanted by injection under the animal's skin between Florida recognizes Rip Current Awareness Week Promoting safety and awareness along our beaches percent of rescues performed by beach lifeguards. this summer, Florida is recognizing June 1-7 as Rip Current Awareness Week, promoting education and If caught in a rip current, remember to: understanding of rip tides in our coastal waters. • Remain calm. Governor Charlie Crist signed a proclamation recog- • Don't fight the current. ! nizing the week, encouraging "all Floridians and visitors • Swim out of the current, then to shore. ao to safely enjoy our coastal beaches and resources this • Float or tread water if you cannot escape. week and throughout the year, and know what to do if • If you need help call or wave for assistance. • caught in a rip current." The Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association distrib- 91 "With rising coastal populations as well as increased utes rip current educational signs to local governments visitation to our shores, rip currents will continue to be a and public parks throughout Florida free of charge. serious hazard at surf beaches," said Florida Department Many National Weather Service offices include a daily of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Secretary Michael rip current outlook in the Surf Zone Forecast. Describing W. Sole. "By taking steps to heighten understanding rip current risk in a three-tiered structure (low, moderate about rip currents, we can successfully reduce the num- or high) this outlook is communicated to lifeguards, ber of rip current-related fatalities and ensure more safe emergency management, media and the general public, trips to Florida's award-winning beaches." and is available online at: Rip Current Awareness Week, promoted through a http ://w ww.ripcurrents .noaa.gov/forecasts. shtrnl. partnership between DEP, the Florida Division of In addition to rip current awareness education, DEP's 1c Emergency Management, the Florida offices of the Florida Coastal Management Program developed a uni- a National Weather Service, the Southeast and South form warning and safety flag system in 2002 for use by Atlantic Regions of the United States Lifesaving Florida's beachfront communities. DEP consulted with Association and the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs the United States Lifesaving Association, the Association, reminds beach visitors to be alert and International Life Saving Federation, state agencies and knowledgeable about rip currents at surf beaches. local governments to design a warning flag system that Experts also advise beachgoers to know how to swim, is simple to use and easy to interpret, based on the flag never swim alone and if in doubt, don't go out into the design and color coding proposed by the International water. Life Saving Federation. "Everybody needs to understand their ability as a To encourage use of the system, the warning flags and swimmer and heed posted surf advisories," said State interpretive signs to explain the flag's meanings are pro- Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate. vided upon request free of charge annually to beachfront "The dangers of this natural hazard can be avoided by communities. Flag warnings and colors are: following basic safety steps and respecting the power of • Green: Low hazard, calm conditions, exercise cau- water." tion. • Purple: Dangerous marine life. Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of • Yellow: Medium hazard, moderate surf and/or cur- For more information on rip currents, beach safety water flowing away from shore, and can occur at any rents. flags and Florida's Coastal Management program, visit beach with breaking waves. They typically extend from • Red: High hazard, high surf and/or strong currents. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/cmp/. the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of • Red over Red (two flags flying): Water closed to the breaking waves. Rip currents account for more than 80 public. Source: FDEP Thsre are 6 nays to place an Florida master naturalist ad in the Lee County Shopper! coming to the Ostego Bay Foundation Learning more about Florida's natural book; registration in the UFFMNP database environment now is possible via the Florida as a coastal systems naturalist; a certificate Master Naturalist Program (FMNP), an of achievement; an embroidered FMNP environmental education opportunity patch and a FMNP coastal systems lapel offered by the University of Florida pin. Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences For more information on the program, and the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine contact instructor Joanne Semmer at 239- Science Center on Fort Myers Beach. 470-4993 or send her an e-mail at What is it? A 40-hour educational exten- [email protected]. sion program on Florida's ecosystems. For more information on the program or Three modules will be offered: Freshwater to register, contact the official Florida wetlands, coastal systems and upland habi- Master Naturalist Program Web site at tats. www. masternaturalist. org. The coastal system module includes classroom instruction, field trips and practi- cal interpretive experience related to the To Go general coastal ecology, habitats, vegetation types, wildlife and conservation issues of What saltwater coastal systems of Florida. In Florida Master Naturalist Program Now it's so easy addition, the program enhances naturalist interpretation skills and addresses environ- to contact us! mental ethics. When Phone: 239.574.5644 Who should attend? Ideal for those in July 21-25 2. Fax: 239.574.1894 the eco-tourism business, teachers seeking 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; E-mail: [email protected] environmental education contact hours, vol- 4. Online: www.breezenewspapers.com unteers and staff members of environmental Where Offices: 2510 Del Frado Blvd., Cape Coral education facilities or any interested adults. Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science 411 Lee Blvd., Lehigh Acres Appropriate for both novice and highly Center 19260 San Carlos Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach skilled environmental professionals. 10700 Stringfeilow Road, Bokeelia 718 Fishermans Wharf The program will take place from July San Carlos Island, Fort Myers Beach 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 21 through 25 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 695 Tarpon Bay Rd., #13, Sanibel the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Science Cost Drop Box: Located in Fak Mail, Merchants Crossing, N. Ft. Myers Center, located at 718 Fishermans Wharf, #r Si ivtw. ft mmilM. ft WorHm. San Carlos Island, Fort Myers Beach. $200 The cost for the program is $200, which includes 40 contact hours of instruction; a For more information comprehensive student reference work- 239-470-4993 ISLAND REPORTER SPORTS JUNE 5, 20089 Six Miracle players selected ISLAND SPORTS ROUNDUP for Florida State League Classic Special to the REPORTER Slama, a 39th round pick of the Twins The Fort Myers Miracle are being in 2007, has been slamming the door on rewarded for the best start in team history opponents all season long. The second- with a team record six selections to the year pro has nine saves in nine chances 47th Florida State League All-Star Game, and a minuscule ERA of 0.32. A product to be played on Saturday, June 14 starting of the University of San Diego, Slama has at 7:30 p.m. struck out 46 batters in 28.1 innings The teams were announced last Friday pitched. by League President Chuck Murphy. Valencia gets the nod at third base. The The All-Star Game will be played at former University of Miami Hurricane is Space Coast . Stadium, home of the second in the league with 42 RBI. The 23- Brevard County Manatees. year old infielder is hitting .347 this sea- The All-Star squad is highlighted by son and has amassed a career profession- pitchers , Rob Delaney, al batting average of .310 in 222 games. and infielders Danny Dinkelman continues his solid produc- Valencia and . tion at the top of the Miracle lineup. The was selected, but Irvington, 111. native is batting .315 and will miss the game due to a broken leg. leads the team with eight stolen bases. Manship, Delaney, Valencia and Tosoni was batting a robust .325 Dinkelman were named to the Midwest before suffering an injury on May 16. The League All-Star Game last season while Twins made the British Columbia native playing for Beloit and current Miracle their 36th round pick in the 2005 Draft. manager Jeff Smith. He is expected to re-join the Miracle later Manship leads the pitching staff with in the season. six victories. The Boerne, Tx. native is a former 14th round pick of the Twins in East All-Star Team members represent the 2006 Major League Draft. Brevard County, Daytona Beach, Jupiter, Heading into action last weekend, Palm Beach, St. Lucie and Vero Beach. •Manship's record was 6-2 with a 3.11 The West All-Star Team represents ERA. He has struck out a team-high 55 Clearwater, Dunedin, Fort Myers, batters in 63.2 innings pitched. Lakeland, Sarasota and Tampa. The All- Delaney, a non-drafted free agent from Star players, coaches and umpires will be St. John's University, has been a viable honored at events during the All-Star member of the bullpen in 2008. The Weekend. SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Rivervale, N.J. product has 11 saves in 14 RHP Anthony Slama opportunities. He has only walked three batters in 26.1 innings. See MIRACLE, page 11B bANIBEL HEC UENTER UALENDAR 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road Phone: 239-472-0345

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WATER ACTIVITES WORKSHOPS Shallow Water Aerobics SPD Workshop - Stranger Danger Starting Monday, May 12 Thursday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to Learn what you need to know from the 10 a.m. Sanibel Police Department about pro- This class will be held in the exercise pool tecting your child(ren) from strangers for members who desire a low-impact and how to teach your child(ren) to pro- workout in warmer, shallow water. tect themselves. Admission is free and the workshop will take place in the Deep Water Aerobics Recreation Center's Pelican Room. Starting Tuesday, May 13 Home Away Tuesday and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. This class will be held in the lap-pool for PROGRAMS members who desire a low-impact workout June June June in cooler, deeper water. Youth Summer Rec Program Registration begins Monday, May 19 at 8 Aqua Jogging a.m. 5 6 7 Program runs from June 16 through Starting Thursday, June 5 from 9 to 10 a.m. August 8, Monday through Friday from 8 at at at This specialized class will be held in the lap pool for members who desire a low- a.m. to 5 p.m. Brevard Brevard Brevard impact cardiovascular workout in deeper This year, children going into grades 1 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. water while utilizing aqua jogging equip- through 8 will have the opportunity to ment such as belts and ankle resistance. participate in a variety of classic camp activities, which range from arts and June June June crafts to aquatics and athletics in a June June Youth Swim Lessons Native American setting. Field trips for Session I: June 9,10,11,12,16,17,18 elementary participants (grades 1 -5) 8 10 11 and 19 occur once per week; teens (grades 6-8) 12 Session II: August 4, 5, 6, 7,11,12,13 attend field trips twice per week. at and 14 A new approach to swim lessons: group Brevard Vero Beach Vero Beach Vero Beach Vero Beach 7:05 p.m. lessons based around the swimming abili- SOFTBALL 1:00 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:05 p.m. ties of your child. Skill levels will be M assessed during the in-water screening. Adult Softball Specific times for each level will be Season begins on Wednesday, May 28 announced. Call the Recreation Center's Games are held on Wednesdays at 6 aquatics department for more information. p.m. The adult softball program runs from Junior Lifeguarding Program - May through August. Teams should reg- Guard Start ister no later than May 20. Call the Instructional Week: July 14-18 Recreation Center for more information. Mentor Week: July 21-25 at During the Instruction Week, participants Manchester will explore water safety, rescues, CPR, 7:30 p.m. First Aid, the role of a lifeguard, fitness training as well as other aquatic-related topics. Mentor Week involves following a lifeguard for real-world training. Participants must be between the ages of 11 and 14 and be able to swim 50 yards without rest- ing, recover a 10 pound brick from six feet of water and tread water for one minute without using hands. Kayakers beat the gas price and Twins to hold open tryouts Saturday 4» OX An annual tradition since their gloves and shoes, while the Twins inception in 1961, the will provide bats and balls. 0- tarpon anglers score in the pass will hold Tryouts arc expected to last an open tryout camp for the entire day. Participants a A full moon do not know of a better way to fish a aspiring ballplayers in are encouraged to bring e brought strong shoreline for redfish. You can get just Fort Myers on Saturday, their own lunches. .tides and some the right casting distance off the man- June 7. Registration The Twins have extra high after- groves, quietly cover a lot of area and will begin at 8 a.m. in placed several players noon water giv- learn new fish hangouts that you would- front of the Hammond from the camp into ing anglers an n't otherwise find. Plus, it's a blast Stadium ticket office. their minor league sys- opportunity to attempting to pull a big redfish or huge Anyone eligible to tem. Three players from cover a broad snook out of trees. Over the week sign a professional con- the camp have made it to area. • This anglers scored on nice redfish while tract may register, but the Major Leagues: pitch- S-i included fishing wading the eastern shoreline of players must be high school ers Charley Walters (1966) from kayaks or Charlotte Harbor, Buck Key near graduates who have not previ- and Gary Serum (3975) and By BILL RUSSELL, wade fishing Captiva and many of the Keys that dot ously been drafted. They also may shortstop Jerry Terrell (1968). On The Water during the the eastern side of Pine Island Sound. not fall under the restriction of major league The camp is conducted by the Twins morning incom- Scented jerk baits, gold spoons, live baseball's college agreement. player development staff. ing, pursuing redfish under the man- pilchards and pinfish all worked for Participants should bring their own groves on the high water and going after hooking reds that varied in size from I snook or tarpon around the Gulf Passes nineteen all the way up to thirty-two over the late day falling tides. inches. With gas prices soaring higher every The hard falling afternoon tides gave Strong second half lifts week more and more anglers are look- good opportunities for both tarpon and ing for a less expensive way to fish and snook. In Boca Grande Pass this is kayaks seem to be the ticket. They don't called a hill tide where anglers gather to Firecats over Thunderbirds, 48-15 require fuel and there range is only lim- take advantage of tarpon foraging on By RYAN RYLES Putting it mildly, Bouis said iled to the ability of its captain. One of the small crabs riding the current from Special to the REPORTER "We really started to get it the best things fishing from such a Charlotte Harbor out through the Pass rolling." small craft, you can get to places that and into the Gulf. Multiple hook-ups They haven't played the "perfect game" yet, Defensively, they were seldom get fished and sneak up on fish were common with tarpon up to one- just as impressive. that normally would be spooked by a hundred fifty pounds caught. They were but the Florida Firecats are getting closer. In the Whether it was Antonio standard skiff. also in both Redfish and Captiva Pass in Dingle getting a sack to smaller numbers, both crabs and large process, they just keep The J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife winning. force a field goal, Tony Stubbs get- Sanctuary on Sanibel is giving kayakers live thread herring worked for poon ting a safety or a George Lewis o some good fishing recently. Redfish, hook-ups in the two Passes. Last Saturday's 48-15 victory over the a Daytona Beach Thunderbirds at Germain interception, the Firecats defense was there snook, trout and even a few juvenile tar- Each week more snook are moving to make plays. pon were biting from the sanctuary over Arena was another example. •d into the Passes to begin their summer "It's getting better every week," said the week. Tailing redfish were caught spawning' ritual, with the evening tide After seemingly playing down to 3 Daytona's level in the first half, the Firecats Lewis, a linebacker. "We practiced like during the morning incoming tides on giving some of the best chances at champions this week, and when you prac- fly and on a host of artificials. They fish hooking into a big snook. They are out led only 13-6 at halftime against the last- place team in the division. tice like champions you play like champi- ranged from sixteen to twenty-eight of season, many to big to keep even if ons." inches. Trout and snook were caught in they were in season but a blast to catch "There were just too many mental mis- takes early in the game," Florida coach It wasn't all good for Florida. Veteran sand holes and in the deeper creeks on none the less. Drifting live pinfish, pig- quarterback Chris Wallace threw four the same offerings as the redfish and fish or pilchards just off the bottom near Kevin Bouis said. It all changed in the second half" It was, touchdown passes but had two intercep- also on live shrimp. The tarpon reported docks, rocks and structure worked for tions. were between fifteen and thirty pounds as if, a switch was turned on — or more good action on the inside of the Passes. "I'll take the win, but we still have a lot and were hooked along the deeper Fish up to thirty-seven inches were likely — the Firecats realized they were 7- shorelines and holes where the inner 1. of work to do," he said evenly. I caught and safely released and the best The Firecats (8-1) return to action this o bays lead into Pine Island Sound. bite was the later stage of the falling The Firecats came out blazing in the a third quarter, marching down the field in an Friday when they visit the Manchester Other areas assessable by paddle tide. Wolves. After another road game on June included the shallows around Pineland, efficient and clock-draining drive for a If the gas price blues has you down touchdown. 14 against the South Georgia Wildcats fol- Jug Creek in Bofeeelia and areas in you might look into a more economical lowed by their bye week, Florida will play Matlacha Pass within paddling distance way to go fishing. A small skiff, canoe After holding Daytona to a field goal, Florida followed up with another score, host to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of launching spots in Matlacha. All or kayak offers a lot of fishing opportu- on June 28. To purchase tickets or for addi- these areas gave anglers good opportu- nities without breaking the bank on then another, and another. In all, the Firecats offense scored on all five of their tional information, visit www.floridafire- nities at redfish, snook and trout. fuel. You get to see nature in a serene cats.com. Chartreuse clouser minnows and setting that's often overlooked, access second half possessions. red/white seaducers, where favorites for some really great fishing areas and get fly fishermen and a time proven gold your exercise while fishing, maybe just spoon or a skitterwalk with the holo- the cure to offset the gas price blues. graphic silver color proved to be top If you have a fishing story or photo Boy Scout Golf Classic producers for the week. Shrimp rigged that you would like to share or are look- on a light jig head were also a good ing for a special gift for Father's Day choices, rigged weedless if necessary. call for charter information, please con- The days are getting warm enough tact me at 239-283-7960 or www.fish- in Fort Myers Friday now where many anglers prefer to get pineisland.com. Have a safe week and out of the boat and fish both to cool off great fishin.' Friday, June 6, 2008 is the 64th anniver- and to quietly approach fishing areas. I sary of the Invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. In honor of D-Day, the To Go Southwest Florida Boy Scout Council will have a special D-Day Division as part of the What Ninth Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic. Southwest Florida Boy Scout Golf Teams consisting of four veterans are Alpha District Golf eligible to enter this special golf tourna- Classic ment division. The D-Day division winning team will win four $50 gift certificates. When Tournament debuts July 5 The Southwest Florida Boy Scout Golf Friday, June 6 Classic will be held on Friday, June 6 at the Check-in at noon The Lee County Sheriff's Office Pelican Preserve Golf Club in Fort Myers. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. (LCSO) Alpha District is ready to cele- To Go Check-in begins at noon, followed by the brate Christmas in July. On Saturday, July shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Where 5, they will host the inaugural Alpha What The tournament will benefit Boy Scouts Pelican Preserve Golf Club District Golf Tournament to benefit the all over Lee County and includes a bar- Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff's Adopt-A-Family Alpha District Golf Tournament beque dinner, drawings and hole-in-one holiday program. contest including a $10,000 prize. For more For more information Last year, Alpha District assisted in When information, call the Boy Scout Service adopting three families and 150 senior Saturday, July 5 Center in Fort Myers at 239-936-8072. 239-936-8072 residents, buying them Christmas trees 8 a.m. and gifts they would not have been able to otherwise afford. The goal this year is to Where help more of our residents enjoy the Christmas holiday season. Magnolia Landing Golf Club . 3501 Avenida Del Vera Bivd. The golf tournament will be held at North Fort Myers Players, coaches & parents: Magnolia Landing Golf Club, located at 3501 Avenida Del Vera Boulevard in North Fort Myers. The tournament will For more information be played in a scramble format beginning 239-477-1807 at 8 a.m. There will also be contests for Send us your sports news! longest drive, closest to the pin, straight- est drive and putting.. Game scores, league news and individual achievements are Deadline for registration is June 27, and is limited to 30 four-person teams. welcome. Let our readers know, see yourself in print! Mail-in registration costs $65 per player, or $70 per player after the deadline. Golfers interested in helping out a good cause can call LCSO Deputy Jarrod E-mail — sancapnews breezenewspapers.com Cantrell at 239-477-1807. Phone — 239-472-1587 Source: LCSO Fax — 239-472-8398 from page 9B

Team debuts 'Cheaper by the Gallon' Mondays The price of gas continues to go up and up. Americans are scoffing at the rising prices of gas and just about everything else, but the Fort Myers Miracle Professional Baseball Club will offer fans a price break at the ballpark. Last week, the Miracle announced their "Cheaper by the Gallon" promotion. For every remaining Monday home game this season, the lowest price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline offered in South Fort Myers will equal the cost of a box seat tick- et for that night's game. For example, if "Sharpie's Super Stop" has regular unleaded gas at $3.86 a gallon, then $3.86 is what you pay for a box seat which normally costs $7. Currently, AAA puts the national average for a gallon of regular at a record $3.96. That's a jump of 36 cents in the past month and is 77 cents a gallon higher than it was a year ago. "Every day, there is disturbing news about how high gas has risen in price," said Miracle General Manager Steve Gliner. "We are going to turn a negative into a posi- tive." The Miracle's goal to "fuel up" the local economy will also include gallon give- aways. Fans will have the chance to win anything from a gallon of water to a gallon of sour cream. Anything that comes in a gallon is fair game for a "Cheaper by the Gallon" SPECIAL TO THE REPORTER Monday giveaway. Monday patrons will also benefit with a discount on popular items from the grill (hamburgers, cheeseburgers, bratwursts and chicken sandwiches). The same price for a gallon of gasoline is the same reduced price for these ballpark favorites. "We have the best fans in the Florida State League and we want to do our part to lessen the financial burden that we are all feeling here in Southwest Florida," added Gliner. Since there are four quarts in a gallon, if there are four people in your vehicle when you arrive at Hammond Stadium, your parking is free on Monday nights. Every fan that attends a Monday night game will be entered into a drawing to receive a pass for free gas, courtesy of the Miracle. For additional details, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.

3B Danny Vaiencia Cameron named new bench boss of Everblades RHP Jeff Manship Special to the REPORTER Florida Everblades president and general manager Craig Brush proudly announced last week that Malcolm Cameron has been named as the new head coach of the club. Cameron, who spent the previous two seasons in the ECHL as the head coach of Oie Texas Wildcatters, was on hand at Germain Arena for the announcement. "The Everblades are one of the top organizations in all of hockey and I'm very honored to be here today," Cameron said. 'This is an outstanding oppor- tunity for me and my family to come here and coach. I really look forward to a new era here with the Everblades and working hard to get that Kelly Cup ban- ner hanging in the rafters." Cameron, who will turn 39 in August, becomes just the third head coach in the 11-year history of the Florida Everblades. The Cole Harbor, Nova Scotia native comes to the Everblades organization after leading the Wildcatters to a 52-9-11 record in 2007-08. The Wildcatters ceased operations following the season and have relocated to California, where they will begin play in October as the Ontario Reign. The 115 points gathered by Cameron's Wildcatters was tied for the most by a team last year, matching the Cincinnati Cyclones. Overall, Cameron brings a resume that includes six seasons as a head coach in the ECHL, United Hockey League and Central Hockey League, during which he has compiled a 237-137-49 regular season record, and also includes serving as an Ail-Star coach in the 2007 and 2008 ECHL All-Star Games along with the 2004 UHL All-Star Game. "Malcolm has a proven track record as a head coach," Brush added. "He knows what it takes to be a successful coach in the ECHL and he is the best recruiter in the league. He has a great work ethic apd he instills that work ethic in his teams. 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Partly cloudy today with a Partly cloudy again today LEE slight chance of showers. with a high around 92. Highs will reach the low 90s. BOCA COUNTY GRANDE 90/72 Sa LEHIGH 91/73 Sun ACRES WEEKEND TIDES CAPE 92/78 Sat Gef your Forecast first on Fox. 93/78 Sun City Sat High Sat. Low Sun. High Sun. Low CORAL Watch Fox 4 News at 10. 92/77 Sat FORT Cape Coral 2:20 a.m. 7:42 a.m. 2:37 a.m. 8:43 a.m. 93/77 Sun MYERS STATE FORECAST-SATURDAY Bridge 12:57 p.m. 8:55 p.m. 2:06 p.m. 9:34 p.m. CAPTIVA 92/77 Sat CITV LOW/HIGH ISLAND IMMOKALEE CAPE CORAL 92/77 Captiva at 12:10 a.m. 4:26 a.m. 12:27 a.m. 5:27 a.m. 93/77 Sun 92/79 Sat Redfish Pass 10:47 a.m. 5:39 p.m. 11:56 a.m. 6:18 p.m. 90/73 Sat DAYTONA BEACH 90/71 91/74 Sun 93/79 Sun FT. LAUDERDALE 91/72 _ Fort Myers 3:13 a.m. 8:24 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 9:25 a.m. FT. MYERS BEACH 92/75 1:50 p.m. 9:37 p.m. 2:59 p.m. 10:16 p.m. SANIB BONiTA SPRINGS GAINESVILLE 89/67 SATURDAY JACKSONVILLE 89/66 Matlacha 1:48 a.m. 7:08 a.m. 2:05 a.m. 8:09 a.m. ISLAND 93/75 Sat SUNRISE FORT MYE KEY WEST 94/79 Pass 12:25 p.m. 8:21 p.m. 1:34 p.m. Gulf 91/75 Sat 93/76 Sun 6:30 AM 9:00 a.m. 93/76 Sun BEACH .KISSIMMEE 90/74 Pineland 12:46 a.m. 6:06 a.m. 1:03 a.m. 7:07 a.m. 92/75 Sat COLLIER MIAMI 9*79 11:23 a.m. 7:19 p.m. 12:32 p.m. 7:58 p.m. 93/76 Sun ORUNDO 90/74 Point Ybel 9:52 a.m. 4:28 a.m. 11:01a.m. 5:29 a.m. Mexico COUNTY PANAMACITY 87/74 PENSACOLA 68/75 11:32 p.m. 5:41 p.m.11:50 p.m. 6:20 p.m. BOATING FORECAST NAPLES 92/76 Sat SARASOTA 91/78 12:21 a.m. ST. PETERSBURG 90/77 Punta Rassa 12:04 a.m. 4:21 a.m. 5:22 a.m. Wind: NA 93/77 Sun 10:41 a.m. 5:34 p.m. 11:50 a.m. 6:13 p.m. Seas: NA TALLAHASSEE 87/70 MARCO ISl TAMPA 90/77 SUNDAY St. James 12:35 a.m. 4:56 a.m. 12:52 a.m. 5:57 a.m. Bay & Inland: NA 9*78 Sat VERO BEACH '. 91/78 SUNSET . City 11:12 a.m. 6:09 p.m. 12:21 p.m. 6:48 p.m. 94/79 Sun WEST PALM BEACH 91/77 8:10 PM ft: JC 18

League umpire Michael Anderson, sec- ond from left, goes over some of the basic soft- ball ground rules.

JEFF LYSIAK — C 3 ft Nancy Wright of the Red Cox prepares to deliver a to left centerfield, scoring two of her teammates during a third inning rally. Sanibel's Adult Co-Ed Softball League debuts summer season By JEFF LYSIAK [email protected] With a runner lead- About 30 minutes prior to gametime, members of both the AH Island Glass & Aluminum and ing off second base Red Cox squads began arriving in The Sanibel School's parking lot, adjacent to the cluster of behind her, Caroline diamonds where they were about to do battle. Semerjian winds up Some players loosened up their arms, others showed off a few new pieces of equipment. And a windmill pitch all of them were eager to hear the umpire bellow, "Play ball!" during opening Last Wednesday evening, Sanibel's Adult Co-Ed Softball League launched their 2008 sum- night action. mer season with a tripleheader of games. Although the week one schedule were officially considered scrimmages, that did not deter any of the league's players from giving their all. In the first game of the night, All Island Glass & Aluminum used a come-from-behind rally in the late innings to defeat the Red Cox, 13-11. The second game saw Bailey's beat Sons of the American Legion, 16-10. Due to inclement weather, the nightcap between Great White Grill and Sanctuary Island Electric was cancelled. Silver King Classic raises $6,500 for local youth BY JESSICA MACHETTA Prizes were awarded not on a biggest-fish basis, but rather Quraishi ate more than 1J plates of spicy crawdads. [email protected] to the team that caught and released the most tarpon that day. "It's a tradition," he said, adding that he believes he beat his Last Saturday's annual Silver King Classic Tarpon Catch Event coordinator Wally Thomas said four teams tied for personal record this time. and Release Tournament saw 37 boats turn out for the compe- most releases, which was two each, so the top prize went the The band Bunche played classic rock favorites as Cape tition, which awarded cash prizes to the teams bringing in the team that caught and released them earliest in the day. Coral Wrestling "Heat" team members bused tables and emp- largest tarpon and raised money for the Cape Coral Youth Thomas pointed out though that the real winners of the day tied trash cans. Several businesses and individuals donated Crime Intervention Program. were the kids in the youth program. auction items, food and beverages and their time to make the Event organizer Mike Gavala said it was only 21 minutes "We raised about $6,500," he said. "The program gets about event a success. after the shotgun start at Fish Tale Marina on Fort Myers $ 1,000 a year from the county, so the fact that we raised $6,500 Fish Tale Marina now looks forward to the third leg of its Beach that one of the top teams caught and released its first big for them, that will go a long, long way for them and we're real- Triple Crown Series, the ninth annual Grouper Grab, slated for tarpon. ly excited about that. It's just a good, good thing." the weekend of June 28. The event features a live weigh in, In the end, all but one of the winning teams were from the Saunders also focused on the youth program and the impor- bands, an awards banquet and even a bounce house for the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area. The winning team, Able Body tance of the tournament's donation. kids. Labor,out of Tampa, was presented with a $4,050 check by "I worked with [then Cape Coral Police] Chief [Arnold] "The Grouper Grab offers the highest level of competition Sen. Burt Saunders, who was on hand to join in the festivities Gibbs when he put the program together, so it's, nice to see and true family fun," organizers said. and talk about his upcoming run for Congress. how it's grown since it started in 1995," he said. Aside from grouper, the tournament will offer prizes for The second place prize — $1,200 — went to the Fish Tale Saunders' young sons, Jonathon and Matthew, were also on largest snapper and blackfin tuna. Marina team, comprised of the manna's dock crew. Third hand to enjoy the day, which included food, a cash bar and a The Grouper Grab benefits The Buoniconti Fund to Cure place team Outta Line took home $800. live and silent auction. Paralysis, headquartered in Miami. The Lee County chapter The Top Angler trophy went to Kyle Hennenberger, a third Organizers shipped in hundreds of live crawdads from serves spinal cord injury victims in this area. generation angler from Tampa; top female angler was Nina Louisiana to cook for the crowds; some that escaped the boil- For more information or to register for the tournament, call Riedi of Pompano Beach; and top junior angler when to ing water proved worthy "pets" for the kids. Fish Tale Marina, located at 7225 Estero Boulevard, at 239- Christian Fisher, 11, of Fort Myers. An unofficial record was set for the day when Marsad 463-4448 or visit www.fishtale.com. Southwest Florida Museum of San i be I/Cap tiva Tide Chart History hosting summer programs June 6-12, 2008 The Imaginarium and the Southwest Florida Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Museum of History continue their Summer Camps 2008 registration for rising Pre-K Sunrise 6:35am 6;35am 6:35am 6:35am 6:35am 6:35am 6:35am 1 through eighth graders with exciting summer Sunset 8:20pm 8:21pm 8:21pm 8:21pm 8:22pm 8:22pm 8:22pm 1 camps that feature weekly themes at both muse- To Go urns. Between June 16 and Aug. 15, both Camp What Redfish HIGH 2:43pm 3:41pm 7:57am Imaginarium and the Fun at the Fort Adventure Summer Camps at The Pass LOW 10:57pm 11:45pm 9:43am 12:29am 1:09am 1:46am 2:21aml Camp will offer fun and exciting summer camp 4:44pm 8:10am 8:31am 8:55am 9:22am| sessions filled with special guests, educational Imaginarium HIGH hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibit LOW 11:«am 1:39pm 3:09pm 4:18pml exploration. Both camps use an innovative cur- When HIGH 5:59pm 7:31pm 9:15pm 10:55pm 1 riculum integrating science, the arts and human- June 16 through Aug. 15 ities Lo inspire the imagination and encourage a 2:37pm **» 7:5Tam love of learning. Where Punta HIGH _ .... In addition, the museums are providing an The Imaginarium Hands-On Rassa LOW 10:52pm 11:40pm 1:41am 2:16am| opportunity for learning and hands-on experi- Museum HIGH 4:38pm 8:04am 8:25am 8:49am 9:16amj ence for older youth through the museums' 2000 Cranford Avenue LOW 11:43am 1:34pm 3:04pm 4:13pmj Junior Camp Assistant Training Program. This Fort Myers program is an exciting professional develop- HIGH 5:53pm 7:25pm 9:09pm 10:49pm 1 ment opportunity for rising eighth to 12th grade For more information students who are interested in working with 2:46pm 7:02am children in an educational setting in our Camp 239-337-3332 Sanibel H[GH 1:48pm Imaginarium weekly summer sessions. Liaht 1:48am Students can apply to assist museum staff, camp HIGH 3:49pm 7:15am 7:36am 8:00am 8:27am educators and assistants with the day-to-day 11:50am 3:11pm 4:20pm camp activities. Be sure to check with your LOW school for volunteer hours or community-serv- HIGH 5:04pm 6:36pm 8:20pm 10:00pm ice credit. Extended care for pre- and post-camp as 1:18pm 2:16pm 6:32am 6:45am 7:06am Captiva ^J^ well as sibling discounts are' available. 9:43pm 10:31pm 8:29am 10:34am 12:25pm 12:32am 1:07am Download the complete brochure and regis- {Outside) LOW tration form at www.cityftmy ers.com/irnaginar- HIGH 3:19pm 4:34pm 6:06pm 7:30am 7:57am ium or call 239-337-3332 for more information. LOW 11:15pm 11:55pm 1:55pm 3:04pm The Imaginarium Hands-On Museum is located HIGH 7:50pm 9:30pm at 2000 Cranford Avenue in downtown Fort Myers. * . .. CO

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