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VOLUME 54, NUMBER 10 VISIT US ONLINE AT CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM J.N.Z)f^ “Darling Scavenger National Wildlife Refuge hunt on ‘D ing’ D arling steroids W ildlife R efuge expands w ith land donation Geocaching By BRIAN WIERIMA [email protected] A 9 .1 -acre parcel of land on Sanibel provides challenge Island near Clam Bayou and Bowman’s Beach will now be ensured to stay pre­ served and not developed to house a sin­ and fun for families gle-family dwelling, after the piece was donated to the “Ding” Darling Wildlife By BRIAN WIERIMA Society-Friends of the Refuge. bwierima@breezenewspapers. com The land donation was made Monday, Dec. 7, by the National Investment and magine combining several top activities to do on Sanibel Development Corporation. Iinto one and finding out what you would have? “The land provides great habitat for That answer is geocaching, an outdoor activity which lots of wildlife,” said John McCabe, who challenges both the body and mind, while providing top- notch fun for the family. See LAND DONATION, page 14 Geocaching combines the wonders of Sanibel’s outdoors, biking and the shared-user paths, the opportunity to experience all of what the island has to offer up close and personal, while ISIANDERINSIDi seeing some areas not typically seen by the regular tourist. The ultimate scavenger hunt on steroids has picked up steam in the world over the course of the last decade and its definitely a popular activity on Sanibel, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

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David White successfully found a geocache on the Sanibel shared-use path heading down Tarpon Bay Road Dec. 23. BRIAN WIERIMA

New location, same native plants available at LET SBOINTHEISLANDER SCCF Native Landscapes and Garden Center ALSOINSIDITODAY By BRIAN WIERIMA motion to relocate the native plant center to a Word on the Island ...... 4 more spacious and centralized location. [email protected] Letters to the E ditor ...... 4 Ever since 1977, Sanibel and Captiva That time has now arrived, as the newly residents and guests have had the option of refurbished SCCF Native Landscape and B u s in e s s ...... 8 purchasing native plant species from the Garden Center is now open at the Bailey Preserving Paradise .... 11 SCCF Nursery and Garden Center, which Homestead location, which is just off the was located on Sanibel-Captiva Road. Shipley Trail. Island Living ...... 13 But as time went on, the nursery started to Island F a c e s ...... 52-55 outgrow its space at the SCCF Nature See SCCF GARDEN CENTER, S p o rts ...... 56 Center, so four years ago, plans were set in BRIAN WIERIMA page 50

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Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club Bennett Williams to be draws Island Temptations winners featured speaker at The Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club Master Gardeners meeting held its annual Island Temptations drawing on Friday. December 18 at The Master Gardener meeting set for Thursday, The Sanibel Grill (Timbers). Jan. 7, will be held at the Sanibel Library, starting at This year two winners shared the 10 a.m. and will feature Amy Bennett Williams as the prizes of gift certificates donated by guest speaker. island restaurants totaling $1,000 for Williams will read from her oral essays and obser­ each winner. vations. then will entertain questions from the audi­ This year’s winners were islanders ence. Steve Kxeter and Ed Osgood. Terry Williams is a former editor of the Gulfshore Life Earle of Timbers, flanked by Richard and current editor of Tropicals. She is a contributor of McCurry and Randy Carson (the weekly oral essays on WGCU/PBS Radio and is a cochairmen of the event and vice pres­ senior writer for the News Press column “Field idents of the club) drew the winning Notes”. tickets. She is also an essayist, naturalist, book author and There were 31 restaurants partici­ ecologist. pating including: American Legion, Williams combines her keen power of observation Sanibel Sprout, Zebra, Jacaranda, and reflection, to take her readers and listeners to Sweet Melissa’s, Timbers, Traditions, many diverse places, while pointing out often unno­ Fish House, The Sandbar, Lighthouse ticed and unappreciated relationships and connec­ Cafe, Great White Grill, Bennett’s, tions. Starfish Grill, Sweet Shoppe, Rosie’s She gives her audience a deeper appreciation of the Grill, Sanibel Deli, Traders, The Clam natural environment, which is a complex ecosystem. Shak, Over Easy Cafe, Bubble Room, She will share here wealth of experience and the abil­ ______Cheeburger Cheeburger, Doc Ford’s, ity to communicate her observations in a poetic fash­ Lazy Flamingo, Pinocchios, Sanibel ion. The Master Gardener meeting is free and open to CafO, Cip’s, George & Wendy’s, PHOTO PROVIDED Island Pizza, Bailey’s, and The The drawing held by the Optimist Club for its Island Temptations the public, while seating is limited. Pecking Order. raffle. sad Reporter Island C handon Brut or Rose Crisp and fresh flavors add a celebratory note to any occasion. Rose has a kiss of Pinot Noir and the essence J of summery fruits. in Jerry's Plaza

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World birder and founder of “The major thrust of lecture series is www.carefreebirding.com Ken birds,” Jacobson said, adding that on Burgener will offer a presentation _____ occasion other topics are covered. Thursday, Feb. 18, on “Birds of the Jacobson said he begins planning the Caribbean.” lecture series a year in advance. He tries The final lecture of the season will captivasanibel.com to incorporate a local speaker from be held Thursday, Feb. 25, with Bob Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Founda­ Lewis called “SUNDA - A Land of tion, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Birds, Beasts and Dragons.” Lewis is a Wildlife Refuge, the Bailey-Matthews well-known California birding teacher, National Shell Museum or the Clinic for lecturer, birder, photographer and trav­ the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, all eler. His presentation will touch upon organizations the Audubon Society has SHAWN CAREY exotic birds and animals of what was supported in years past with grants. Shawn Carey, wildlife photographer, educator, guide and cofounder of Sunda and is now Indonesia and “We try to get people back that have Migration Productions will kick off the 2016 Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Malaysia. given talks before,” Jacobson said of Lecture Program Thursday, Jan. 7. For more information, call Jacobson ______some well-known birders from around at (239) 395-1878, or visit www.san- the country. Smith’s project helped protect snowy ral and unnatural habitats. capaudubon.org. All of the lectures will be held at The owls from further declining, as well as International birder, host and creator Community House, 2173 Periwinkle increased the safety for the flying pub­ of Nikon’s Birding Adventures televi­ Follow Meghan @IslanderMeghan Way. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and lic. Kress brought back the Atlantic puf­ sion show, James Currie will present on Twitter. Islander Sanibel-Captiva the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. There is fin to the coast of the Untied States. “When Eagles Roar - Tales of an a suggested donation of $5 a person. Sayers began the kestrel box installa­ “It’s open to everyone,” he said of tion, which has grown to include a large the lecture, which attracts an average of part of Northeast Connecticut. 1 80 people. The following week, Thursday, Jan. Jacobson said the Sanibel-Captiva 14, Land Stewardship Coordinator Audubon meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., Jason Boeckman will offer the presenta­ followed by the speaker at 7:45 p.m. tion “Bird and Wildlife Viewing at Lee The lecture typically runs from 45-min- County Conservation 20/20 Preserves.” utes to an hour with a 10-minute ques­ The program will highlight the unique tion and answer session concluding the public nature lands of the 20/20 evening. Program and which locations are great If the speaker has any books, or liter­ for birders and nature enthusiasts. ature, it will be set up for sale during “Birds in Southwest Florida - that night’s presentation. Diversity and Adaptations for “Making a Difference for Birds,” Survival,” will be the topic of the will be given by Shawn Carey, wildlife Thursday, Jan. 21, lecture with Dr. photographer, educator, guide and Jerry Jackson of Florida Gulf Coast cofounder of Migration Productions, University and host of WGCU’s “With Thursday, Jan. 7. In 1988, Carey began the Wild Things” radio show. The pres­ watching birds after moving to entation will focus on “Gee Whiz,” Cambridge, Mass., two years prior. He things the audience may not know about has been photographing wildlife for 20 behavior, ecology and interactions years and teaching wildlife photography allowing local birds to survive in natu­ for more than 12 years for Massachusetts Audubon. The presentation will ...... 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Sanibel School students to be featured at regional fair 19 Page By MEGHAN McCOY worst,” she said. ically have a different coloration with [email protected] Will Strange conducted an experi­ patterns, compared to the recreational M Five eighth grade students from The ment titled Build a Better Burger. He grade that is either solid colored or two2015 30, December Wednesday of Week Sanibel School will showcase their-sci­ said there was an infomercial while he colored. ence experiments during the 59th annu­ was watching TV that struck his atten­ Hartman said during a tournament if al Thomas Alva Edison Regional Fair at tion regarding placing a divot on the top a paintball hits someone and it bounces Florida Gulf Coast University Alico of the burger preventing shrinkage while off it does not count. To get a person Arena. cooking. out, the paintball has to break, which is The fair will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 Strange decided to test the informa­ why the softer tournament grade is used. p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. tion by using 3-ounce mini burgers. His “I wanted to test the accuracy of each Alayna Aracri and Caitlin Ross’ proj­ PHOTO PROVIDED project revealed that the divot at the top different type of paintballs based on a ect, Black Ink vs. Colored Ink, was an The Sanibel School Principal actually worked. He tested 10 divots, number of different distances - 10 feet experiment of whether or not a colored Barbara Von Harten and middle one at a time on the stove, verses 10 from the target, 30 feet and 50 feet,” he font would be easier to memorize than school science teacher Dana without a divot. said. words in black. Sanner stand with five eighth grade “The weight for a divoted burger was For the project, Hartman used a big “It is easier to remember words in students who were invited to the actually less than a non-divot burger. cardboard TV box for the target and shot color verses black,” Aracri said. Thomas Alva Edison Regional Fair The non-divot burger weighed more three of each paintball at each distance. Ross said there is a good amount of in January. after cooking, but the diameter and After he finished the three rounds and research showing how colors are easier thickness of the burger was greater.” he distances, he replaced the target with a to retain after seeping into the brain. She did a project on what product would shared. new one. The paintball gun was placed said it is also shown in advertising that keep it the freshest the longest.” Strange enjoyed eating the burgers on a chair, so there was no swaying dur­ people are more prone to remember She used blue apple, fresh paper and and plans on using the method for larger ing the experiment and he shot them all _____ things when they are bright and colorful. a homemade veggie and fruit soaker. ones because he feels there would be a on the same day. The girls conducted the experiment “Throughout my experiment I found bigger difference using the divot tech­ “The result of my project was that 1 by creating a 12-word survey, which out that fresh paper worked the best nique. found you don't need to spend the extra captivasanibel.com were the same words, in color and in because it held one of the three neces­ Brian Hartman’s project, How Does money on a tournament grade paintballs black. They then gave the words to their sary elements in keeping produce fresh Distance Affect the Accuracy of a because the recreational grade actually classmates while giving the students 5 which is ethylene gas control,” Miltner Paintball, stemmed from him enjoying performed better,” Hartman said. "If you minutes to memorize the words. said. the activity. are playing for fun you don't need to “I like seeing the results because they The fresh paper is either placed “I have been paintballing for a num­ spend a ton of money to get good per­ were shown in other studies, but it was underneath the fruits and vegetables, or ber of years now and I’ve always formance and accuracy.” really cool to see how it actually bene­ over top. noticed when I go to Dick’s Sporting He said he enjoyed that he had a lot fited in color print,” Ross said. She enjoyed seeing how the produce Goods, or other paintball places that of leftover paintballs and C 02. Gabby Miltner conducted an experi­ progressed throughout the duration of they always have paintballs that are Grace Ireland’s project, The Effects ment called Rotten or Ripe. She said she her 10-day experiment. Miltner said her more expensive than others,” he said. of Pesticides on Monarch Larvae, tested ______wanted to do the project because she fruits and vegetables now last at least “They have some they claim to be tour­ whether applying pesticides to a plant always makes smoothies with her mother. five days longer. nament grade and others recreational before caterpillars fed impacted the life “The produce, we use veggies, like “When I researched the different grade, which means one is professional cycle. kale, strawberries and bananas, and it products, the most that came up was and the other is for target shooting. They would always go out before we could blue apple and said it would keep it are substantially different (in price.)” Follow Meghan ©IslanderMeghan Islander Sanibel-Captiva use it, like go bad,” Miltner said. “So I fresh. I didn’t actually. It was the The tournament grade paintballs typ­ on Twitter. Fred Newman Vicki S. Panico REALTOR, e-PRO, SCIS REALTOR, e-PRO, SLR, BPOR, RSPS . 239-826-2704 R O y A l V'SHELL 239-980-0088 [email protected] 1Vvo 1 [email protected] Rea lEstate Serving the Isla nd s nappy a since 1 9 8 8

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From birding and biking the refuge, to learning about gators and crocs, the seasonal calendar of free programs and tours at J.N. “Ding” Darling Islander Sanibel-Captiva National Wildlife Refuge begins on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, and runs through April 3. Daily programs begin at 8:30 a.m. and include such diverse topics as nature photography, beach walk, birds of prey in Southwest Florida, and Indigo Trail walk. “We have something for visitors of all ages,” said refuge education specialist Ranger Becky Larkins. “The free refuge programs and tours last anywhere from a half hour to two hours.” For a full calendar of programs and tours and descriptions, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/programs-tours and www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ ding dar­ ling. Free educational programs are made possible through support from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS). Story of pigeon’s extinction kicks off 2016 ‘Ding’ Darling film series The cautionary film “From Billions to bility of bringing back the pigeon via DNA ■ Jan. 6: “From Billions to None: The Passenger None: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to manipulation, and the extinction’s striking rel­ Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction” Extinction” opens the fourth annual evance to conservation issues today. ■ Jan. 20: “The Cove” “Ding” Darling Wednesday Film Series “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends ■ Feb. 3: “Vanishing of the Bees” on Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the “Ding” of the Refuge hosts the free eight-film, ■ Feb. 17: “Sand Wars” Darling Visitor & Education Center audi­ biweekly series with sponsorship from ■ March 2: “Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific torium. Sanibel-Captiva Beach Resorts. Seating is Garbage Patch” The 57-minute film reveals how passen­ limited and on a first-come basis. ■ March 16: “Crash: The Tale of Two Species” ger pigeons once filled the skies by the bil­ Below are the season’s scheduled films. ■ March 30: “The End of the Line: Where Have All lions, until they were driven to extinction - All showing begin at 2:30 p.m. For full the Fish Gone?” by humans - in a matter of decades. descriptions of the films, visit dingdarling- ■ April 14: “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” Naturalist and author, Joel Greenberg fol­ society.org/films. lows the pigeon’s story, explores the possi­

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Santa’s reindeer From page 18 Thank God for computers. We used to do that’s competitive with the plan you've put love and appreciate them. I took them in and the reindeer back together. I’m very this by hand.” in place for the elves. And, above all, they when they were this high and raised them. I grateful to you." “I’m the one who should go out on feel you don’t love and appreciate them for told them when they were very young that “Tell all your friends in Sanibel that this strike, not the reindeer. They only work one their loyalty and commitment these past one day they would become famous and will be an especially wonderful Christmas night a year. I work every single day all year 5.000 years.” admired throughout the world because they for them this year and that you four are the long. While I’m sorting out who should get There was a long pause. No one spoke. I would be part of my team to bring presents reason why.” At that point I hugged Ellen what, the reindeer are prancing around in could feel the tension in the air. Which way to the children of the world. and told Santa that she was the one who the back polishing their antlers. Yes, they would it go? “I love them more than any parent could made the difference for us all. work very hard on Christmas Eve, but they At this point a wonderful thing hap­ love his children. Maybe like other parents We were then rocketed back to Sanibel don’t help me at all the rest of the year. At pened. Little Ellen, the 5-year-old from the I’ve been so busy that 1 didn't let them by way of the Apollo rocket ship and after the very least they should show a little inter­ Sanibel School, sat on Santa’s lap and said know how much I loved and appreciated more hugs, my delegation of Pluto. Doc est in my work.” "Santa, on behalf of children everywhere, I them. Well, Prancer, I do love you and the Ford and Ellen dispersed, each with a won­ I was beginning to get the picture. I bring you a gift. We all love you and want other reindeer. You are my family." derful story to tell their friends and family. 1 asked Prancer to come into the workshop. you down our chimneys again.” Tears began to flow from Prancer’s eyes. tun so pleased that 1 was invited to bring “Prancer,” I said. “Santa makes a very valid She presented Santa with a neatly tied "That’s all we ever wanted to hear from Santa and the reindeer back together. It has point. He and the elves work all year long box with all the Christmas ribbons and you, dear Santa. We thought you took us for been a rewarding mission and it ended well. while you and the other reindeer are on call bows. Santa was flabbergasted. “In all the granted. We love ytfu too.” ThCformer mayor will be making a spe­ for just one night. Santa seems very years I’ve been bringing presents to the Then all the reindeer came in and one by cial report to the Sanibel City Council on annoyed that you and the other reindeer children of the world no one has ever one nuzzled Santa with their antlers and his journey to the North Pole. Thanks to don’t lend a hand.” brought Santa a present before. I’m licked his face. Santa was a bit embarrassed him we can all anticipate a wonderful And turning to Santa, I said, “Santa, my touched, really touched.” by all the emotion and said simply, “Ho, ho, Christmas with lots of presents. And also

delegation and I understand your point of Santa opened the box. It was hair color­ ho.” thanks to him Sanibel now has a special _____ view. But, are you aware that the reindeer ing for his beard. “This is to make you eter­ The strike was over. There were a lot of place in Santa Claus’s heart. begrudge you for not giving them enough nally young,” said Ellen. “So that you can hugs and kisses, but then Santa, the elves

magic com to increase their stamina and bring my own grandchildren presents and and the reindeer had to get back to work. — Art Stevens is a long-time colum­ captivasanibel.com magic dust to allow them to fly more easi­ their grandchildren, too.” Before we left, Santa cornered me and said, nist for The Islander. His tongue-in- ly? Santa heaved a huge sigh and said, “I “Mr. Mayor, you, Doc, Pluto and Ellen cheek humor is always offered with a “And they don’t have a medical plan didn’t know that the reindeer felt I didn’t have done an amazing job at bringing me smile.

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More than 14,000 birds counted Learn about during Christmas Bird Count Antarctica, perform By MEGHAN McCOY [email protected] ice experiments at Sixteen volunteers arrived at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge bundled in warm clothes carry­ Captiva Memorial ing their binoculars ready to participate in the annual Sanibel-Captiva Library Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Thursday, Dec. 31 and Friday, Jan. 1, the Walt McNairy became involved in Captiva Memorial Library will be closed in obser­ the San-Cap Audubon annual vance of the New Year holiday. The library will re­ Christmas Bird Count 11 years ago open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Jan. 2. because he enjoys the diversity and Kids and families! variety of species he sees and counts. Saturday, Jan. 2, at 3 “We will end up with 40, 50, 60 p.m. join in and learn species,” he said. “The key of the about Antarctica and per­ diversity is keeping a healthy estuary.” form ice experiments at The volunteers were among 129 the Captiva Memorial individuals who participated in the PHOTOS BY MEGHAN MCCOY Shirley Bohnert used her binoculars during the annual Christmas Library. annual event on the island. Twenty-five Historically accurate ______hundred birds were counted at “Ding” Bird Count at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Saturday, Dec. 19. new fiction about the and 14,494 birds were counted island famous author of “A wide. The total count was comprised of brought forth by observers and scien­ ferent every year,” she said. "It's a Christmas Carol:” 88 different species. tists that the bird population was wonderful way to know what's hap­

The San-Cap Audubon Christmas declining. pening nationally with the birds and it’s “The Final Islander Sanibel-Captiva Bird Count is part of the National On Christmas Day 1900, Frank always fun.” Audubon Society Christmas Bird Chapman, an ornithologist who was an McNairy, Periard and Bohnert tack­ Recollections of Count, which is now in its 116th year. early officer of the Audubon Society, led the left side of first part of Wildlife Charles Dickens” More than 50,000 observers take part proposed a Christmas Bird Census that Drive’s estuaries where hundreds of by Thomas Hauser in the national event every year from would count the bird species, rather birds of every size and color were feed­ “England, 1870: His mid-December through early January. than kill them. Twenty-five Christmas ing. As McNairy and Bohnert used health failing, his most “This is a citizen science,” McNairy Bird Counts took place from Toronto, binoculars to spot the near and far away important work all but said. “This is not pure research.” Ontario, Pacific Grove and California birds, Periard kept tallies of the species done, Charles Dickens is The data collected by the volunteers that day with 27 dedicated birders. they were calling out. readying himself for the final bed. But there is still Saturday, Dec. 19, will be reported to Ninety species were counted. “These guys are our old friends,” one more story that he must tell. As a young jour­ the National Audubon Society and With many years of Christmas Bird McNairy said of the bird species that nalist just getting his start, Dickens encountered a become apart of the 116th Audubon Count statistics compiled, the Audubon made its presence known. story that would affect him for the rest of his life. Christmas Bird Count. Societies across the nation can see the He believes the most challenging As his “Sketches by Boz” column is just beginning A holiday tradition, referred to as health trend of the various bird species. part of the Bird Count is counting all of to find acclaim, young Dickens encounters the the Christmas Side Hunt, took place The volunteers who arrived at the little birds. wealthy and powerful Charles Wingate. While before the turn of the 20th century in “Ding” Saturday morning were broken As the team counted the species researching the mysterious businessman, Dickens an effort to try to bring back the largest down to teams of three or more. They wading in the water feeding, they also uncovers a horrific story of corruption and vio­ pile of feathered, or furred, quarry to were dispersed to different locations "had to keep their eyes to the sky as new lence, centered on a mutilated prostitute and the win. Although conservation was in its across the refuge with a piece of paper birds landed in the estuary. The sea­ murder of her lover. Dickens’s investigation could infancy during this time, concerns were listing different bird species on a clip­ soned birders kept track of which ones wreak havoc on Wingate and, more importantly, board. were just departing from the area, or his beautiful wife Amanda. Dickens, already Some of the volunteers moving to another area at the same betrothed to his publisher’s daughter, realizes just were seasoned birders, while location. how loveless his future marriage will be as he falls others joined the yearly McNairy said the number of bird in love with Amanda - even as his story threatens event less than five years species they counted could possibly be to ruin the Wingates. The Final Recollections of ago. due to the warm weather the area has Charles Dickens blends a historically-accurate Mary Periard began vol­ experienced so far this season. telling of Dickens’s life with a gripping portrait of unteering her time three “It might be a factor that they betrayal, murder, obsession, and love. It’s the story years ago for the Christmas haven’t moved,” he said. of Dickens’s deflowering and coming of age, Bird Count after frequenting After McNairy retired he and his caught between the worlds of England's ruling “Ding” and seeing the event wife became involved with the elite and the seamy underside of London society. In listed in the newsletter after National Park Service as rangers and this experience we witness the seeds being sown becoming a donor. became actively involved in leading for what will become Dickens’s most popular and “I like the opportunity to birds walks 18 years ago. revered novels, and the social philosophies — rich be with more experienced “Birding is something you start as a versus poor — behind them. Meticulously birders and spotting things I kid,” he said. “Seeing birds is a lifelong researched and masterfully told...captures the haven’t seen before. ‘Ding’ passion.” voice of the beloved author, the divided city of is such an exceptional Bohnert began birding more than London, and the uncertain tenor of the times.” * place,” she said while tally­ 20 years ago after some of her relatives ing the birds her group were instilled the passion in her. She said the * Book jacket/publisher description seeing. “It’s a chance to be passion has only intensified living in with people of like mind.” Florida. — Senior Librarian Ann Bradley is branch man­ Twenty years ago, “I lived on a lake and had lots of ager Captiva Memorial Library. Mary Periard marked off the bird species Shirley Bohnert began birds,” Bohnert said. “You just get into Wait McNairy spotted during the annual counting birds during the it.” Christmas Bird Count the San-Cap annual event at “Ding.” Follow Meghan @lslanderMeghan Audubon participates in every year. “It’s a challenge and dif­ on Twitter. Sanibel-Captiva Islander______captivasanibel.com______Week of Wednesday December 30, 2015 M Page 40 decorations. crowd Agathered, some with chairs,others in golfnear carts,the start the paradeof eagerly waiting seethistodecorations. year’s Spectators also found spotson CaptivaDrivewave, toand cheertheas golf slowly carts droveby. l t rde tact pect ors to ta c e sp ts c ttra a e arad P rt a C olf G The annual Golf Parade,Cart which departed from Chadwick Square South at Island Seas Resortbefore heading towards Andy included Rosse Lane, many festive holiday SAD FACES ISLAND HTS EHN MCCOY MEGHAN Y B PHOTOS

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© u Ongoing Fitness Classes are available and all ages are wel­ Matzaluna Restaurant on Periwinkle Way. Free park­ come. ing. Island Seniors, Inc. at the Center 4 Life Island Seniors, Inc. members pay $4 per class or vis­ ■ Sanibel Lighthouse meet in the fishing pier park­ ■as 2401 Library Way, 472-5743 itors $7 per class. Island Seniors, Inc. annual member­ ing lot at the lighthouse. Nonresident parking $4 an 0) The Center 4 Life will be closed on New Year’s 0) ship is $20. Sanibel Recreation Center members must hour. Day, Friday, Jan. I. show their membership card to attend. Fitness class GAMES: schedule is as follows: Tarpon Bay Explorers in the J.N. ■ Beginner bridge basics lessons ■ Happy Hour Fitness - Monday, Wednesday & "Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Learn to play bridge with Christi Smith at the Center Friday at 8 a.m. 900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, 472-8900 4 Life. Class is limited to eight students and they must This class keeps your brain fit and your heart, lungs tarponbayexplorers.com o be able to attend all four classes. The classes will be and muscles strong with a combination of aerobics and Tarpon Bay Explorers is the licensed concessionaire held Monday, Jan. 11, Wednesday, Jan. 13, muscle conditioning exercises and balance. Hand '3 of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, ■o Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Friday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to weights, stretch cords, and your body weight will be providing low impact recreational and educational *s 1 1:30 a.m. Advanced registration is required by calling used to keep you strong. We will begin with a joke and C3 opportunities to the public under contract with the U.S. H (239) 472-5743. It is $12.50 for members; $25 for end with a positive thought for the day. Athletic S3 Fish & Wildlife Service. nonmembers. footwear is required. Silvia Villanueva is the instructor. ■ Standup Paddle Board Tour of Tarpon Bay: ■ Intermediate bridge lessons ■ Essential Total Fitness - Monday, Wednesday & a Join a Paddlefit Certified Naturalist to learn the Stayman Convention for NoTrump Bids skill levels welcome but participants must be at least 13 the instructor. years of age and weigh at least 90 pounds. An artificial bid used by responder of NoTrump ■ Power Hour Fitness - Tuesday & Thursday at 8 ■ Aquarium and Touch Tank: »N opening bid by partner. Discussion items are: require­ a.m. Hand weights, stretch cords and stability balls, a> Get to know our local marine life during an interac­ T3 ments for a NT opening, responses for a NT opening, along with mats, are used to strengthen your muscles. tive touch tank presentation with a marine biologist. C the 4-4 major suit fit and the Stayman Convention. It Improve core strength and balance. Athletic footwear is a Presentations are daily at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. will be held Monday, Jan. 25, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 required. Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. ■ Kayak Trail Tour: a.m. ■ Gentle Yoga - Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30 a.m. co A great introduction to Tarpon Bay and the coastal ■ Jacoby Transfer Bids for NoTrump Bids Stretch, tone and strengthen while improving flexibili­ environment. Kayak with a naturalist through the man­ *© An artificial bid used by responder after a NoTrump ty, proper alignment and circulation. Mats are used to a grove forest along the Commodore Creek water trail. S3 opening bid by partner. This allows the weaker hand to meet the needs of varying experience levels. Bring a u Tour times are 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. I be dummy and the stronger hand to be hidden and to towel. Kim Kouril is the instructor. ■ Sunset Rookery Paddle: 1 3 play the hand. Discussion items are: the Jacoby ■ Chair Yoga - Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. -O As the sun goes down, paddle to the Rookery Islands Transfer Bid; the use of the bid; when to use Stayman Similar to gentle yoga, but all poses are done in a a and see hundreds of birds return to roost for the night. verses the Transfer bid; and signing off in a minor suit. chair. Kim Kouril is the instructor. ss The paddle lasts 2 and a half hours. C/) This class will not cover NT bidding and Stayman For more details regarding our programs or on ■ Nature and Sealife Cruise: Convention detailed requirements. It will be held becoming a member of Island Seniors, Inc. contact the See wildlife up close while cruising the tranquil Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Center 4 Life at 472-5743 or stop by 2401 Library waters of Tarpon Bay during Nature and Sea Life ■ Strong Opening Bids Way, Sanibel. The use of a 2 + bid to indicate an opening hand of Cruises. With a naturalist by your side, discover mana­ tees and dolphins and observe amazing bird life on the 22 or more points. Discussion items are: the strong arti­ Arts and Crafts Every Friday ficial 2 + bid; bids by responder; rebids by opener; rookery islands. And don’t forget the popular breakfast Every Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. visit the and, the 2 NT bid. It will be held Monday, Feb. 15, and evening cruises, too. Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum for Arts and from 9 a.m. to I 1:30 a.m. Crafts. Individuals will create marine-themed art that ■ Slam Bidding Captiva Cruises they take home. The project varies from week to week. Small and grand slam bidding requirements. Reservations for all cruises are required Discussion items are: how high and where; the 472-5300, CaptivaCruises.com Blackwood convention and the Gerber Convention. It Sanibel-Captiva Audubon ■ Cabbage Key/Useppa Island Lunch Cruise will be held Feb. 17, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Society Bird Walks Choose your island destination and enjoy a narration ■ Learn to play mahjongg At 8 a.m. Saturdays the society holds bird walks on the history and wildlife along the way. Cabbage Key Class is limited to eight students. It is $12.50 for with a suggested donation of $2 a person. No donations and the Dollar Bill Restaurant is a true “Old Florida” members, $25 for nonmembers. Individuals must be accepted at “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge. Open to island hide-a-way. Useppa Island, with lush vegetation able to attend all five classes. All supplies are provided all levels of experience, from novice to expert. and pink pathways, is the site of the historic Collier Inn and Katie Reid is the instructor. Reserve a seat by call­ Bird Walks: Bailey Tract Jan. 2; “Ding” Darling and award-winning history museum. ing Center 4 Life. It will be held from 9:30 a.m. to Refuge Jan. 9; Bunche Beach Jan 16; Pond Apple Trail ■ Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure cruise 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8, through Feb. 12. Jan. 23; Bailey Tract Jan. 30; “Ding” Darling Refuge Spotting the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin is always a ■ Bridge - Monday & Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 6; Pond Apple Trail Feb. 13; “Ding Darling highlight for visitors to Southwest Florida and Captiva Cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for non-members. Refuge Feb. 20; Bailey Tract Feb. 27; Bunche Beach Cruises offers the perfect family cruise that provides the Prizes are awarded. March 5; Bowman’s Beach March 12; “Ding” Darling opportunity to see dolphins playing and birds feeding in ■ Mahjongg Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $2.50 Refuge March 19; Pond Apple Trail March 26; Bunche Pine Island Sound. for members and $5.00 for non-members. Prizes are Beach April 2; Sanibel Lighthouse April 9. ■ Cayo Costa Beach & Shelling Cruise awarded. ■ Bailey Tract take Island Inn Road across from Visit the secluded Florida State Park beaches that are ■ Hand & Foot - Thursdays at 1 p.m. Cost is $2.50 Bailey's. Free parking at the end of the road in field at only accessible by boat. This cruise will take you to the for members and $5 for nonmembers. Prizes are award­ back entrance to the Bailey Tract. quiet beaches of North ed. ■ Bowman’s Beach park in the beach parking lot at Captiva or Cayo Costa. Half day and full day trips ■ Tuesday Kayaking! Dec. 29 and Jan. 5, at 8:30 the end of Bowman’s Beach Road. Meet at the wooden are available. Learn about the ecology of the area and a.m. "Weather Permitting” There is space for 16 people bridge on the way to the beach. Nonresident parking $4 look for dolphins surfacing in Pine Island Sound during on eight two-person kayaks and limited space for those an hour. the cruise. who own their own kayaks. Island Seniors, Inc. will ■ Bunche Beach take a right on John Morris Road provide kayaks, paddles and lifejackets. Bring water, a (in Fort Myers) to beach parking lot. Waterproof shoes Page 43 43 Page M Week of Wednesday December 30, 2015 30, December Wednesday of Week

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