Read Us Online at IslandSunNews.com NEWSPAPER VOL. 23, NO. 25 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA DECEMBER 11, 2015 DECEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 11 7:06 • 5:37 12 7:06 • 5:37 13 7:07 • 5:37 14 7:08 • 5:38 15 7:08 • 5:38 16 7:09 • 5:38 17 7:10 • 5:39 Raise A Toast To Ol’ Blue Eyes

Jolly ol’ St. Nick will have plenty of stops to make around the islands Kiwanis Club’s 42nd Annual Santa Run Frank Sinatra Lee Lessack e’s been doing it for so many years, Father Christmas’ annual Santa Run may be more of a stroll these days, but he promises to make all the deliveries ew artists have crossed generations Hentrusted to him. He made 122 stops last year. the way Frank Sinatra did – and Santa, aka several members of the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, will deliver gifts on Fstill does. BIG ARTS will celebrate Wednesday, December 23 between 6 and 8 p.m. the man and his music on the eve of If you want a gift personally delivered by the old man in red, drop it off at Sanibel Fire his 100th birthday with That’s Life! Station #1, located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road no later than 5 p.m. on December 23. A Toast to Sinatra. The concert takes Place the gift in a bag with instructions attached. Include the name, address, phone place Friday, December 11 at 8 p.m. in number and a brief note about the recipient. Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop For those living in condominiums, detailed instructions are requested, preferably with Road, Sanibel. Tickets are $37 for general a map. admission, $42 for loge seating and $5 If you have any questions, call Dick Muench at 472-2812 or any Kiwanian. for student or child. Tickets are available at the box office, online at www.bigarts. org, or by calling 395-0900. Back by popular demand, Lee Lessack, Sanibel Lighthouse And Cottages star of the international cabaret scene, performs the best of the Rat Pack in this Decked Out For The Holidays tribute. He’ll be joined on stage with his 3 Men and a Baby Grand co-stars Brian Lane or the ninth consecu- tive year, the Sanibel Green and John Boswell. Brian Lane Green Selecting which songs to perform to cre- FLighthouse has been ate a representative tribute was not an easy decorated with holiday decor task. “Sinatra not only had many hits, but compatible with the era in also covered just about every song in the which the lighthouse was Great American Songbook at one point or constructed. Built in 1884, another,” says Lessack. “For this special the Sanibel Lighthouse is an event, we’ve selected some of his most enduring symbol of the island famous and also some tunes that folks might community and a world rec- be surprised to hear that he actually record- ognized icon. ed.” Among the favorites included are My As a holiday gift to the com- Way, It Was a Very Good Year and Night munity, the City of Sanibel and Day. Public Works staff placed “Sinatra’s commitment to the lyrics really green garland and red bows changed popular music in general,” Lessack on the lighthouse. Both of the said. “So I love the songs that he per- adjacent lighthouse caretaker’s formed that were like three-act plays. The cottages have been deco- visual that is created is quite magical. I think rated with garland, bows and it was his attention to lyrics that speaks to wreaths for the holiday season. continued on page 12 Decorations will remain on the John Boswell structures until January 9. Sanibel Lighthouse and cottages 2 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 3

BIG ARTS Concert Band Winter Suite, a three-movement piece Celebrate Great that features antiphonal brass, plenty of percussion, instrumental solos and American Holiday Music beautiful tonalities. Traditional Christmas and Hanukkah numbers follow, includ- Legion Post 123 With The BIG ARTS ing Greensleeves, a new and ethereal arrangement of Silent Night, and Leroy n Sunday, December 13, Concert Band Anderson’s ever-popular Sleigh Ride. American Legion Post 123 will serve barbecque ribs and chicken anibel’s newest favorite holiday Lending some variety to the program O from 1 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12 to $14 per tradition, the BIG ARTS Concert will be vocal solos by Kathy Lamade dinner. The following Sunday, December Band presents a Holiday Concert and Roger Studer, and Anderson’s S 20, Post 123 will offer a Fish Fry all day. for all ages – performed by all ages. Sandpaper Ballet, featuring the percus- On Christmas Day, Friday, December This evening of good cheer and great sion section as well as the youth dancers 26, the Legion will serve a ham dinner. holiday music takes place on Friday, in their first-ever appearance on stage The Ladies Auxiliary is selling cook- December 18 starting at 7 p.m. at with the Concert Band. books, available for a $15 donation. Schein Performance Hall, 900 Dunlop Tickets for the BIG ARTS Concert On Mondays, the 8-Ball Pool League Road on Sanibel. Maestro Mike Lamade Band’s Holiday Concert are $7 for adults; plays at 5 p.m. The program includes a special mark performance of ‘Twas The Night students and children are admitted free Every Tuesday, tacos are served all appearance by the Youth Dance Before Christmas. of charge. Order tickets online at www. day. Ensemble from Sanibel Dance, perform- “We like to offer a lot of variety in the bigarts.org or by calling 395-0900. On Fridays, a six-ounce ribeye steak ing to March of the Toys, along with program, but still include familiar favor- The BIG ARTS Concert Band is sandwich is available all day. There are classical and modern songs, an audience ites,” said maestro Mike Lamade. sponsored by The Sanibel Captiva Trust sing-along, and the Concert Band’s trade- The program includes the classic Holst Company. continued on page 20 THANK YOU To All The Sponsors, Restaurants & Volunteers For Their Support Presenting Sponsors Lead Media Sponsor Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors

Wayne & Linda Boyd

Participating Restaurants Cip’s Place • Bubble Room • Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille •The Dunes • Fresh Taqueria Matzaluna’s, The Italian Kitchen • The Normandie Seaside Cafe • Rosie’s Cafe & Grill Sanibel Deli/Queenie’s Ice Cream • Sundial Beach Resort & Spa • Sanibel Fish House • Sanibel Sweet Shoppe Starfish Grill • Timbers • Traders • Thistle Lodge Friend Sponsors Burns Family • Doug & Sherry Gentry • Heidrick & Co. Insurance Kathy Polk, Realtor/Royal Shell • LCEC • Lynn & Ed Ridlehoover Myers, Brettholtz & Co. P.A. • Rosier Insurance • Scanlon Auto Group‡Specialized Veterinary Services • Billy’s Rentals • SanCap Electrical Taste of the Islands Committee Kathy Boone • Melissa Congress • Dave Dolly • Jan Egeland • Linda Estep • Diane Hertz • Kenny Howell • Rob Lisenbee Brian Murty • Deb Neri • Randy Rainbolt • Nanette Scoville • Ralph Sepulveda • Rick Shewring • Leilani Sivson • JoEllen Urasky Supporting Sponsors Bailey’s General Store • Barefoot Charley’s PaiQting • Barrier Island Title Srvc‡Boylan Environmental Consultants Cathie Lewis, Realty Assoc./Pfeifer Realty ‡The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelery • Dan Hahn Custom Builders, Inc‡Drotleff Creative Edith Pendleton • Greenwood Consulting Group‡ Law Office of Janet M. Strickland, P.A. • Sanibel Captiva Beach Resorts She Sells Sea Shells • Steve & Nancy Siegel • Congress Jewelers Supporting Media Sponsors Island Sun • The River Weekly News • The News-Press Media Group • Coaste Florida Weekly • Happenings Magazine • Times of the Islands • Santiva Chronicle In-Kind Sponsors Advanced Disposal • Adventures in Paradise • Brian Murty, Realtor • Caloosa Tent Rental R.S. Walsh Landscaping • Southern Eagle Screen Printing • Tarpon Bay Explorers 4 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Brenda Harrity, is heading up a new That can include major overhauls like effort for Community Housing and repainting, replacing worn carpet with Resources’ (CHR’s) upcoming Mardi tile, replacing appliances and AC units, Gras fundraising event that will create and plumbing and electric upgrades. What’s Happening At an opportunity for attendees to donate Brenda Harrity said that the event’s to the organization at any level. Often give-to-give effort will help to educate The House In 2015-16 referred to as “give-to-give,” the idea is to people about how CHR operates. “What provide something tangible for donors to we hope to show is that you’re not just give toward. ‘buying’ a ceiling fan or refrigerator or SCA Events “CHR is about affordable housing,” buckets of paint,” she said, “but that you Brown said, “so the Mardi Gras give- are affecting real families here on the Mini Golf to-give is going to encourage people to island by giving them nice, safe places Dec. 26-29 donate toward specific items that are to live. CHR residents are part of the 10 am - 8 pm needed to update one or more of CHR’s workforce backbone that keeps our island units.” community stable.” $3/adult, $2/child With 74 rental units spread across Brown agreed: “Here on Sanibel, we Cooking With The Island Stars Sanibel, CHR has its hands full maintain- embrace diversity, and CHR plays a big ing properties while ensuring that rents part in creating island diversity. On our CALLING ALL FAMILY CHEFS stay affordable for residents. Mardi Gras give-to-give table, you’ll be Applications available NOW “It’s a big job,” admits CHR’s able to buy everything from door knobs, Executive Director Kelly Collini. “Many to fixtures, to tile, to appliances and even LECTURE SERIES people don’t unsterstand how we can do air conditioning units, creating many Sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust Company it, or realize how CHR’s budget is struc- levels of giving and allowing anyone to Birds of Brazil tured. Rent collection accounts for 60 participate. Plus, it’s being done in a percent of our annual budget and the City really fun way, proving once again that Ron Clarke of Sanibel provides another 26 percent giving back to our community is truly a Sat., Jan. 2; 7 pm for administration. That leaves about 13 lot of fun!” Donation Brenda Harrity and Lena Brown inspect percent of our annual budget that must “Our goal is to completely update CHR kitchen upgrades be filled by grants, donations and other an entire CHR unit,” Harrity added. McCormick Spices fundraising efforts, like our annual Mardi “Wouldn’t it be great if we far exceeded Francis Tutt, Principal Scientist More Gras event.” that goal? I think that by having this fun Mon., Jan. 4; 7 pm Opportunites Collini said that CHR relies heavily on approach, people will come to under- Donation those funds for property maintenance. stand how they are helping people To Help CHR “As with anyone’s home, things wear through an affordable housing program.” Economic Insights out. We’re responsible for routine main- CHR’s Mardi Gras will be held on tenance as well as major updates and Saturday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. at The Anne Krueger,First Managing Director hen it comes to generosity, islander Lena Brown says, renovations when needed, and several of Dunes Golf and Tennis Club on Sanibel. of the International Monetary Fund W“Anyone can participate!” our properties are now at the age where Sponsors include: Premier Sponsor, The Wed., Jan 6; 10 am Brown, along with fellow volunteer we need to tackle some larger projects.” continued on page 11 Donation

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“To enrich community spirit through educational, cultural and social gatherings in our 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel historic Community House.” The SCA is a 501c 3 Organization. Follow Us On Facebook 239-472-2591 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 5 Alfino. “This is an especially good time to come see the Art On Exhibit At exhibit, as the museum is decorated for the holidays with the theme, ‘I’ll be Home for Christmas,’ in honor of the Historical Village 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.” The Sanibel Historical Village is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full guided tours take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no additional charge, depending on docent availability. The Sanibel Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to all buildings. Admission is $10 for adults (18 and over). Members and children are free. For more information, call 472-4648 during museum hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.

The Barracks at the Island Inn. This building was built in 1914 and torn down in 1970. After years of hurricanes and San-Cap loyal, no-frills vacationers, it was finally declared a fire hazard and torn down. Optimist Club Island graphs of a lot of these places, and that makes these Temptations Raffle Bailey’s General Store when it was located on San Carlos paintings all the more important – and more interesting Bay. This view shows the 1950s-1960s store entrance on the to see.” sland Temptations, a raffle of gift certificates to south side of the store. Klotz came from Pennsylvania, where he studied art many Island fine dining restaurants, is being offered and worked as a theatrical scenery painter. In 1954, the Ito the public by the Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club. he Klotz Sanibel Collection of paintings of Klotz family moved first to Fort Myers and then located Each restaurant is providing generous gift certificates Sanibel life before the causeway is on display at to Sanibel before finally moving to Everglades City in for their delicious meals. The prizes will be good for the Sanibel Historical Village through the month T 1969. There, Bob continued his love of painting the most of a year. of January. community he lived in, focusing on the many historical The raffle will be held at The Sanibel Grill (Timbers) Robert Klotz lived on Sanibel in the 1960s with his buildings in both Sanibel and Everglades City. on Friday, December 18 at 5 p.m. The winner does not wife, Katherine, and daughter, Virginia. They owned Sea The Klotz family has donated many of these paint- have to be present. Tickets at $10 each are currently Gull Studios, an art gallery and gift shop located on West ings, along with several shell creation pictures, many of on sale at Bailey’s General Store, Sanibel Café, Sanibel- Gulf Drive, where Lantana-on-the-Gulf condominium is which were exhibited in the Sanibel Shell Fairs and art Captiva Community Bank and early evenings at The today. fairs of the 1960s. Sanibel Grill directly from an Optimist Club member. “In many cases, these paintings are the only historical “We are most fortunate that Bob Klotz left us with The proceeds from the raffle will help fund the San- record we have of buildings that were here on Sanibel his unique, painted records of buildings now long gone Cap Optimist Club’s support of local youth needs includ- before the causeway,” said Historical Preservation from Sanibel’s shores,” said museum manager Emilie ing Sanibel Recreation Center programs, college scholar- Committee chair Deb Gleason. “We don’t have photo- ships and more.

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In The Village Shops, Sanibel Island, Florida • 2340 Periwinkle Way • 239-472-3386 • Monday–Saturday 10:30 to 5:00 • www.watsonmacraegallery.com 6 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Highlights Of The 31st Annual Sanibel Luminary Festival

Santa Claus (aka Billy Kirkland) welcomes Beth Smith from Tennessee and Becky Trace Tillou, left, assists Sophia Sbarra with McMillian from Minnesota to the 31st annual Sanibel Luminary Festival last Friday evening a craft activity at Sanibel Community Bill and Robin Hunsberger from at Bailey’s Shopping Center photos by Jeff Lysiak Church Pennsylvania attended the festival

Members of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus prepare to perform a holiday-themed flash mob inside Bailey’s General Store ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 7

Washington visitors Terry and Kathy Clouse with Salvation Army bellringer Pat Richter

Walk Through Bethlehem participants, from left, Marsha Lacefield, Heather McDonald, George Waters, Allison Reiter and Mitzi Ibarra

Sanibel Community Church’s Praise Team Band warms up in front of the Family Life Luminary Festival participants hop aboard the free trolley at Bailey’s Shopping Center Center

It is election time at IWA again, and next year two seats on our Board of Directors will be up for election. The seats are currently held by Ralph E. Sloan, and John R. Cunningham. Mr. Sloan is running for his 2nd term, and Mr. Cunningham is completing his 3rd and fi nal term. IWA is governed by a fi ve member Board of Directors who serve without

Kiwanians Roger Grogman and Fred pay. Directors must be residents of Sanibel or Captiva, so that they can Bondurant lit luminary candles along Maggie Goldsmith and DJ Jenkins admire attend all Board meetings, and must be IWA Members or an offi cial Periwinkle Way the decorations lining Periwinkle Way representative of a condominium or other IWA Corporate Member. Directors must have no confl ict of interest, including but not limited to, active involvement in an enterprise which could potentially do business with IWA or which could benefi t from involvement with IWA. Meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Directors are elected by the Membership at IWA’s Annual Meeting to be held in April. Anyone who would like to run for one of the open seats should contact our Board Recording Secretary, Beau Stanley, at (239) 472-2113 (extension 114) or by e-mail at [email protected] by no later than January 8, 2016. Background checks are required on all Board candidates. Arts and craft vendors offered holiday shoppers gift ideas inside The Community House 8 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Free Energy Workshops Business owners may drop off their The Community House banners by December 18. Kiwanis, aren L. Semmelman, director of Lions and Rotaryservice clubs also help Shell Crafters from 7 to 9 p.m.: December 16, Janu- Semmelman Energy Center, will with the event. ary 6, January 20, February 3, Febru- Khost a series of workshops on ave you ever wondered what ary 17, March 16, April 6 and April 20. Optimizing Your Health, based on Eden to do with all those beautiful No experience is necessary. All the Energy Medicine (EEM). Six monthly Cooking With Hshells that you find? If you are materials will be provided. Bring your two-hour workshops are on the agenda The Islands’ Stars interested in learning a new craft and on the following Wednesdays: favorite wine and a snack for sharing o you enjoy bringing family and meeting new people, join the Sanibel • December 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Boost with fellow artists. This is a relaxed friends together to create your Shell Crafters. No experience is neces- focus and memory with Energy Medi- opportunity to create an original work family’s favorite foods? Have your sary; there are instructors and assistants of art. cine tools. D recipes been passed down to you from available. The lessons are free, all mate- • January 6, 4 to 6 p.m. Balance For a detailed schedule of these and your relatives as a way to remember rials are provided but since the group is and coordination a challenge? Regain all other painting classes offered by your heritage? Do you love to be in your dependent on donations for the supply your rhythms easily with Energy Medi- Janku, visit www.sissijanku.com. Her kitchen cooking and remembering the joy of shells, collections are welcome. You cine exercises. work is on display at Island Style Gal- of sharing? Then this event is for you. can make flowers, jewelry, animals and • February 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Pain over- lery. Cooking with the Islands’ Stars is other creations out of shells and other riding your life? Loosen the congestion Call 472-2155 for reservations. only open to family chefs, no profes- sea life. with Energy Medicine tools. sionals allowed. It is all about caring Instructors and assistants are there • March 9, 4 to 6 p.m. Use Energy Beading Classes and sharing your passion for cook- every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon Medicine tools to create movement and ing and having fun doing it. So many (no classes in March). Dessert and cof- ll ages are invited to learn the looseness for joints troubled by arthritis, islanders bring interesting stories fee are provided, but bring a brown-bag intricate art of beading with shells stiffness and replacements. about their family dinners, their new lunch if you choose, as the regulars Aand other treasures of the sea. • April 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Body, mind or or passed-along recipes, their unique meet until 3 p.m. Classes are kept small for one-on-one spirit in overdrive? Unleash the innate heritage to our community. And that All shell creations made by volunteers instruction. There is a minimum of ease with Energy Medicine is what our evening will be all about. are sold during the annual Shell Festival three people and a maximum of 10 for Semmelman, a matrimonial lawyer Not who can make the most complex in March. The crafters have been meet- these projects. Classes will be held on for 30 plus years, is an advanced Eden small plate, nor who can display fancy ing weekly since the late 1920s. The Wednesdays: December 16, January Energy practitioner, teacher and inspira- creations, but it is about our community group was created in order to prepare 20, February 3, March 23, April 6 and tional speaker. and what makes us a warm and friendly for the shell fair. 20. For more information, email ksem- place. Anita Gober is the instructor. All [email protected]. Colorful Sips supplies and tools are included in the On February 24 The Community price. If you typically wear reading House introduces this new event. There vening art and wine parties with glasses, you should bring them. The Love Your iPhone/iPad will be five contestants, three judges, local artist Sissi Janku are de- cost for each class is $35 for members Phones and iPads are extraordinary lots of friends and neighbors and two Esigned to encourage the artist and $40 for guests. Advanced classes devices that keep you connected to prizes. The Community House has within to complete a masterpiece. Mem- will be scheduled ad hoc for $50 for ifriends, family and the world. They teamed with Real Food Real Kitchens ber price is $45, non-members, $55. three hours for members. can enrich your life in new and exciting to give everyday people the chance to The Colorful Sips painting classes will ways but they can also be intimidat- be in a TV segment of the food show be held on the following Wednesdays ing. This workshop is designed for the as well as an article on why this recipe beginner wanting to master the basics. means so much to your family, with The course covers set-up, navigation photos and the recipe. and safe use. An extensive handout re- Need more information? Stop by and caps the course for mastery to continue pick up an application or go to www. at home. Topics include techniques to sanibelcommunityhouse.org or call 472- improve efficiency, use of the Cloud, 2155. We’ll help you be the talk of the exploration of specific high value apps town and you will help us raise money and how to fall in love with Siri. Cost for our new commercial grade kitchen. is $40 for members and $45 for non- members. Birds of Brazil Classes will be held from 9:30 to 11 he Community House is hosting a.m. with an hour allotted for questions the first of our Lecture Series, until noon. Beginners classes will take sponsored by Sanibel Captiva Trust place on the following Thursdays: Janu- T Company. Beautiful Birds of Brazil with ary 7, February 11 and April 7. The Ron Clarke will take place on Saturday, intermediate class will take place on January 2 at 7 p.m. Donations at the the following Thursdays: December 3, door are appreciated. January 28 and March 10. Students are Clarke, who lives in Millburn, New asked to update their iPhone’s operating Jersey, and Sanibel, has been taking system to the most recent iOS option photographs of birds ever since the turn prior to coming to the class. of the century when high quality digital Register by calling 472-2155 or on cameras became available for amateurs. the website www.sanibelcommunity- During that time he has taken about house.net. 100,000 photographs, most of which he discarded immediately. Mini Golf The slides to be shown were taken here will be family fun for everyone during two trips to Brazil. The first trip at The Community House with the was to the Pantanal, a huge tropi- T21st annual Mini Golf Event. There cal wetlands spilling into Bolivia and will be 18 holes of miniature golf play Paraguay. The second trip was to the from Saturday, December 26 through highlands of the Atlantic coast of Brazil Tuesday, December 29. Play will be open between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo. each of those days from 10 a.m. to 8 The beautiful and interesting birds pic- p.m. Admission is $3 per adult and $2 tured in the slides include macaws and per child. parrots, toucans, storks and herons, Daily prizes in all 12 divisions will be Raptors and hummingbirds. given out by many of island businesses. The Community House is located Popcorn and refreshments will be avail- at 2173 Periwinkle Way. For more able. ! information, visit www.sanibelcommu- nityhouse.net or call 472-2155. ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 9 for members and $10 for non-members. Villanueva is the instructor. levels. Bring a towel. Kim Kouril is the Island Seniors At Advance registration is required. Essential Total Fitness – Monday, instructor. Fitness Classes Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and Chair Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday The Center 4 Life Classes are available and all ages are 11 a.m. Cardio, muscle strengthening at 11 a.m. Similar to Gentle Yoga but all eet your friends and make some welcome. Island Seniors, Inc. members and flexibility training with hand weights, poses are done in a chair. Kim Kouril is new ones at the Center 4 Life. pay $4 per class or visitors $7 per class. stretch cords, chairs and stability balls. the instructor. MBrowse through the following Annual membership is $20. Sanibel Athletic footwear required. Mahnaz For more information, call 472-5743 activities, then stop by to sign up. Recreation Center members must show Bassiri is the instructor. or stop by 2401 Library Way. Island Seniors, Inc. Annual their membership card to attend. Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday Members Meeting – Friday, December Happy Hour Fitness – Monday, and Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, 11 at 11:30 a.m. All Center 4 Life mem- Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. This stretch cords, stability balls and mats are bers are invited and encouraged to attend class keeps your brain fit and your heart, used. Improve core strength and bal- To advertise in the this informative and entertaining event. lungs and muscles strong with a combina- ance. Athletic footwear required. Mahnaz At the meeting, you will learn about the tion of aerobics and muscle conditioning Bassiri is the instructor. Island Sun center’s many activities throughout the exercises and balance. Hand weights, Gentle Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday year, the financial standing and you will stretch cords and your body weight will at 9:30 a.m. Stretch, tone and strengthen Call 395-1213 have an opportunity to elect new board be used. Class begins with a joke and while improving flexibility, proper align- members. ends with a positive thought for the ment and circulation. Mats are used to The featured guest speaker will be day. Athletic footwear required. Silvia meet the needs of varying experience Ray Fenton, local architect. He has been in the area for over 30 years. A few of his island projects include Ferry Landing, Jerry’s Shopping Center and Beachview Golf Club (now Sanibel Island Golf Club). He will discuss the current trend of Aging in Place, focusing on older adults want- ing to continue to live a full life in their own homes. Fenton will explain ways to modify your home to continue living com- fortably and safely. Contact the Center 4 Life to reserve your seat, 472-5743. Ostego Bay Walking Tour – Monday, December 14. Cost is $15 Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Pilates for the three-hour guided walking tour. Phone # 239-395-5858 Lunch is on your own. Tour the work- ing waterfront. Learn about the shrimp- ing industry from Ostego Bay working waterfront firsthand. You will also learn Administrative Offi ces about Florida’s “pink gold” (shrimp) and & Classrooms the oldest and largest fleet in Florida. The Phone # 239-472-9700 tour will also include 1.5-hour guided visit at the museum, which contains numer- ous hands-on exhibits. Depart from the Center 4 Life at 8 a.m. Call the Center 4 Life for more information, 472-5743. Registration deadline is Friday, December 11. Paid registration reserves your seat. St. Petersburg Mural Tour & The Hours: 8am-5pm Dali Museum – Tuesday, January 12. Monday-Friday Cost is $72 for members and $77 for Phone # 239-472-1841 non-members. The trip includes round 9am-5pm 7 days a week trip transportation, admission to Walking Phone #: 239-472-HOME Mural Tour & The Dali Museum. Travel to St. Petersburg, Florida’s leading art destination throughout the country. Embrace the blossoming street art move- Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm ment. Feast your eyes at the Acropolis Monday-Friday Restaurant and then head down to the Phone # 239-472-1101 Dali Museum for the Dali & Disney Exhibit. Call the Center 4 Life for more information, 472-5743. Registration Sanibel deadline is Monday, January 4. Treasures & Games Bridge – Monday and Wednesday Consignment at 1 p.m. Cost is $2.50 for members Open Daily 7am (Summer hours vary) and $5 for non-members. Prizes will be Hours: 10-6 Monday – Saturday 239-395-1919 Showroom Hours: 8am-5pm awarded. 12-5 Sunday Monday-Friday Mahjongg – Thursday at 1 p.m. Cost Phone: 239-910-7333 Phone # 239-472-1101 is $2.50 for members and $5 for non- members. Prizes are awarded. Conveniently located on Periwinkle Way across from Sanibel Community Park Tuesday Kayaking – December 15 (weather permitting) at 8:30 a.m. There is space for 16 people on eight two-person kayaks and limited space for those who own their own kayaks. Island Seniors will provide kayaks, paddles and life jackets. Bring water, a small snack, sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses, towel, hat and change of clothing. Cost is $5 10 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 delivery trucks and the loading of supplies into the eatery. Commission Approves Permits “I’m not asking for special treatment, just fair treatment,” said Simcoe, who also mentioned that the two parking spaces adjacent to her residence were not dedicated for For Village Shops Restaurant use by the property owner only. Lisa Bramm, property manager for RLR Investments, by Jeff Lysiak told members of the commission that they were open to discussing the parking space issue raised by Simcoe. That matter, however, was not a part of the application itself. ontinuing the public hearing which began last month, Sanibel’s Planning Following some additional remarks, Ketteman made a motion to approve the per- Commission heard additional evidence in RLR Investments, LLC’s permit mits, which was seconded by Holly Smith. Commissioners voted 5 to 0 in favor of Capplications to add a restaurant to The Village Shops development before approving the applications, with Tom Krekel absent and Chris Heidrick abstaining. granting a motion to approve both permits. In other business, commissioners voted to approve an ordinance amending the city’s On Tuesday, City Planner Benjamin Pople and attorney Beverly Grady – represent- architectural design standards for the new construction and redevelopment of buildings ing property owner RLR Investments – told members of the commission that issues and structures on properties zoned for either multifamily, resort or commercial use. brought up during the November 17 meeting had been addressed. According to “The draft ordinance has been revised to reflect the planning commission’s direc- Grady, concerns over odors coming from an on-site restaurant were addressed through tion and includes recommended changes staff has added for the commission’s con- incorporating a ventless hood system. sideration,” said Jordan before detailing the half dozen alterations to the current code “Our architect (Dan McGahey of GMA Architects) has researched the issue and of ordinances. He also noted that the revisions come following more than a year of included in the attachment is the architect’s information on the recirculating system review by the commission and city staff. which is not vented to the exterior and which addresses the odor impact, which was During discussions on the matter, commissioners agreed to seek additional input on the planning commission’s question,” Grady wrote in a December 2 memo to the city. the altered ordinance by industry specialists and architects, including Mark Anderson of McGahey also wrote in an additional memo that the sound transmission issue would Benchmark Construction, along with others who may wish to contribute. be addressed by designing a wall “to prevent vibratory sound transmission and sound The ordinance, which was approved 5 to 1 with Ketteman dissenting, will be insulation batts to prevent transitory sound transmission.” passed along to city council for review, with the first public reading expected at the During last month’s initial meeting to discuss the proposed 50-seat “high-end” restau- January 5 meeting. Any further revisions to the proposed ordinance may be returned rant with carry-out food service within three combined spaces at the shopping center – for the commission to review prior to the public hearing, anticipated to be placed on encompassing units B-1, B-2 and B-3 of The Village Shops – art gallery owner Maureen the council’s February meeting agenda. Watson voiced her concerns over relocating her business to another space within the shopping center, as well as the costs associated with renovating that space. Grady noted that an agreement had been reached between RLR Investments and the Watson MacRae Gallery to move to units G-1 and G-2, located on the other side of the complex. Church Women’s Pople noted during his presentation that city staff recommended 14 conditions be required for approval, including a provision that if additional parking spaces become Group Donates necessary, the required number of spaces shall be made available onsite. Grady con- firmed that the applicant agreed to all conditions. $18,000 Commissioner Chuck Ketteman asked if a “look-back” at the parking issue be he Women’s Association of required after two years, or following a complaint. Planning Director Jim Jordan sug- Sanibel Congregational United gested that the city allow a problem to trigger a review of the parking requirements at Church of Christ, known as T President Mollie Lassy and members Patti SCWIM (Sanibel Congregational The Village Shops. Daly and Jennifer McLean at the annual Another issue addressed in the recommended conditions for approval was Women in Mission) held its annual meet- meeting and luncheon addressed by city staff via a December 3 memorandum: “If the residential Unit R and ing and luncheon at The Dunes Country Building B come under the ownership or control of the same entity, then any lease Club on Sanibel on December 3. Bookery open on Sunday mornings and arrangements with the tenant(s) or occupant(s) of such residential dwelling unit should Members and guests gathered to cel- on occasional Sunday afternoons for the state, in writing, what the actual operating hours or potential operating hours of the ebrate the benevolent disbursements of public during the months of November restaurant will be.” $18,000 to the Gladiolus Learning and through April. Other fundraisers included At last month’s meeting, RLR Investments inquired whether the operating hours for Development Center, FISH of Sanibel their annual bazaar, and a Spring Tea and the restaurant could be extended to 10 p.m., rather than 9 p.m. and the Sanibel Christian Preschool run Fashion Show with Chico’s of Sanibel. Carol Simcoe, the owner of the residential unit which would be located next door by the church. All members and friends of the to the proposed restaurant, told the commission that her previous objections to the SCWIM’s fundraising efforts include church are welcome to attend any and all application had not been adequately addressed, including the noise generated by idling a used-book sale known as the Rookery SCWIM activities.

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1975 Periwinkle Way 12 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 since jointly retiring in 2000. OBITUARY Elaine was very active in their Sanibel, Florida community. She and Jake volun- teered at the JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. As a self–taught expert on the local Florida flora, she would conduct weekly plants walks for visitors to “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge at the Bailey Tract. She and Jake were also guides on bicycle-birding tours, which were also held weekly in the main refuge. Elaine was a board member and the pro- gram chairperson for the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society. In that capacity, since 2005, she planned and coordinated their very successful annual weekly lecture series on birds and the environment presented at The Community House in January and February. In addition, as a volunteer at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), she was a leader/organizer for their native Daryl Donovan plant education program, Weeds & morning message. All are welcome to Seeds. During the summer, she was Pastor Presents be a part of a dialogue group. either home in Jaffrey where she loved To further enrich the study, the gardening and seeing her grandchildren MARY ELAINE JACOBSON Special Series church has secured the help of Jews or taking RV trips with her husband to r. Daryl Donovan, senior pastor for Jesus, an international mission eloved wife, mother and locations such as the coast of Maine, organization made up of Jews who grandmother, Mary “Elaine” Canada and Western U.S. of Sanibel Community Church, will be leading the church through have embraced Jesus as the Messiah, to BJacobson, 73, of Jaffrey, New Elaine will be sorely missed by all who D assist in celebrating seven of the Jewish Hampshire, and Sanibel, Florida, had the privilege of knowing her. She a preaching series entitled Preaching Through the Pentateuch in 2016. The Festivals throughout the year. Believing died on July 10, 2015 at Monadnock was always enthusiastic about everything that each of these feasts points to the Community Hospital, Peterborough, she was interested in, and it was a con- Pentateuch is made up of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, fulfillment found in the Messiah, Jews New Hampshire, after a period of fail- tagious enthusiasm. With a unique knack for Jesus will demonstrate how Christ is ing health. Elaine was born on April 3, for making friends, she was the kind of Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. For this special series, the church has seen in each of the festivals. 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts. She person you always loved seeing. A vibrant Sanibel Community Church is a was the daughter of John T. Biagi and and lively person who enjoyed life to the produced a daily reading Pentateuch, with the five books broken out into non-denominational, evangelical con- Annetta (Simoni) Biagi. fullest while being amazingly giving and gregation, serving Sanibel-Captiva for Elaine grew up in Hyannis, loving, Elaine’s curiosity and excitement short readings for each day of the year. Dr. Donovan will preach from the more than 100 years. Located at 1740 Massachusetts, later moving to Milton, about plants, nature, history and her pas- Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market), Massachusetts, where she graduated sion to explore the world were admired assigned reading each week throughout the year. the church welcomes all to come to from Jeanne d’Arc Academy. After mar- by many. The world seemed brighter hear God’s good news. For more infor- riage, Elaine settled in the Monadnock around Elaine. To enhance the study, the church is establishing 25 small groups for interac- mation, call 472-2684, or visit on the region of New Hampshire and raised her In addition to her loving husband, web at www.sanibelchurch.com. children. In 1980, she met her husband, Jake, Elaine is survived by her three tive dialogue of the readings and the William “Jake” Jacobson. Together, they children; Nicole Pease of Dublin, New traveled west to Arizona where Elaine Hampshire, Stephanie Bates of Keene, obtained her BA degree at the University New Hampshire, and John Renn Gilbert of Arizona. She then moved to the of Pine, Colorado; four grandchildren; Christmas Eve At Sanibel Church Portland, Oregon area, married Jake Hannah and Ella Bates, Zachary Pease, anibel and began her career as a pharmaceuti- and Renn Gilbert. She is also survived Community cal representative. In 1985, to be closer by the father of her children, Stephen SChurch will be to family, the couple returned to Dublin, Gilbert of Merrimac, Massachusetts. offering four oppor- New Hampshire, where she continued Those wishing to make memorial tunities to worship on her 18-year career before retiring from contributions may make them in Elaine’s Christmas Eve. Aventis Pharmaceuticals. They moved name to the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon At 4 and 6 p.m., to Jaffrey, New Hampshire in 2007 and Society, P.O. Box 957, Sanibel, FL the church will host spent their winters in Sanibel, Florida 33957. contemporary wor- ship services with the full praise team. From page 1 Di Saggau, staff writer for the Island There will be a Sun Newspaper, contributed to this special treat for every Ol’ Blue Eyes article. child, and the mes- generation after generation. I also think sage of the evening that, as tough as he was, there is an will come from a unmistakable vulnerability in his perfor- shepherd who has mances that make them timeless.” just seen the newborn In celebration of the all-time great Jesus. crooner’s impact, the evening includes a At 8 p.m. the complimentary champagne toast. chancel choir will lead “Everyone has a personal connection to To advertise in the a traditional service of Sinatra’s music. This evening is designed worship. The shep- to rekindle some really special moments Island Sun herd will return at 8 Each service will include the lighting of the candles and memories as we take a walk down p.m. to proclaim the photo by Aimee Pool Photography melody lane.” Call 395-1213 good news. For more information, contact info@ The final service will be at 11 p.m. in the historic chapel, concluding with com- bigarts.org or call 395-0900. munion at midnight. The shepherd and his lamb will make one final Christmas Eve That’s Life! A Toast to Sinatra is appearance. sponsored by the Island Law Office of Each service will include the lighting of the candles and the singing of Silent Night. Janet M. Strickland. Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market). For more information, call 472-2684 or visit www.sanibelchurch.com. ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 13 Churches/Temples ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH: 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers Reverend Dr. Elias Bouboutsis. Orthros PALM RIDGE PLACE Service Sunday 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Sunday School, Bible Study. www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Take Out The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam Temple of the Islands meets for Friday night services at 7:30 p.m. in the Fellow- ship Hall of the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rabbi Myra Soifer. For information Sanibel’s call President Martin Pokedoff at 239- Favorite Sanibel’s First Beauty/Barber est. 1951 395-2544. OPEN Delicatessen CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: SUNDAYS The Reverend George E. Morris Services every Sunday 11 a.m. through Open 7 Days Welcome April 24, 2016. 11580 Chapin Lane on Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner & Later Captiva. 472-1646. FIRST CHURCH OF We Cater! • Gluten Free Options CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Serving Pizza & Wings back 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Frozen Yogurt & So MUCH MORE! evening meeting 7:30 p.m.; Reading room open, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November NOW OPEN through March), Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. FOR INDOOR JILL (summer hours). 472-8684. SEATING 239.395.2525 SANIBEL FELLOWSHIP, sbc Join us for worship Sunday 10 to noon (239) 472-1111 Meeting now at George & Wendy’s Sani- [email protected] bel Seafood Grille, 2499 Periwinkle Way, WINNER Park and enter side door please Best Pizza www.SanibelBeautySalon.com Pastor Mark Hutchinson – 239-284-6709. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH Taste of the 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 Islands Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship Hours: 8 a.m. Tradi- tional in historic Chapel. 9 a.m. Con- temporary and 11 a.m. Traditional in Big News main Sanctuary. 10:15 a.m. Courtyard Fellowship. 9 and 11 a.m. Bible classes. Childcare available at all services. Pak ‘N’ Ship SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL 239-472-2555 and UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 The Reverend Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. The Reverend Deborah Kun- BOAR’S HEAD kel, Associate Pastor. 7:45 a.m Chapel Service, 9 and 11 a.m. Full Service with www.sanibeldeli.com Sunday school and nursery care pro- vided. Elevator access. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 3559 San-Cap Road, 472-2763 Pastor Reverend Christopher Senk, Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m., Sunday Mass 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Daily Mass ISLAND PHARMACY HAS MOVED Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 Voted Best Pharmacy on the Island 8 years in a row! a.m. Communion Service Monday and Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Holy Days call. 10% OFF Shipping With Ad ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS Caring for you and about you EPISCOPAL CHURCH: We are ready for all your needs with: Specially Formatted Bite & Itch Lotion 5 p.m. Saturday Eucharist, 8 and 10:30 • Natural No-See-Um Repellent • We also off er rental of Walkers,, Wheelchairs 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. a.m Sunday Eucharist, 10:30 a.m. Sanibel, Florida 33957 Crutches • Special Orders Welcome • Deliveries Available Tel. 239.395.1220 Sunday School, 9 a.m. Tuesday Morning Heath Mart ® PHARMACY Fax 239.395.0958 Prayer, 9 a.m. Wednesday Healing Eu- (Across From CVS) In the [email protected] charist, 6 p.m. First Wednesdays Prayer Palm Ridge Pharmacist Reggie Mathai and Potluck. 6 p.m. Third Wednesdays Plaza Taizé Service. 472-2173, www.saintmi- Palm Ridge chaels-sanibel.org 239-472-6188 Road UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Fax 239-472-6144 Periwinkle Way OF THE ISLANDS: PeriwinkleWay Meets on the first Sunday of each month We carry nebulizers, Every Day Over 9,000 Insurances We specialize in Customer Bite and Small Store Feel, 2330 Palm Ridge from December through April at the Sani- crutches, wound care Items Also! Accepted and All Medicare D Satisfaction Itch Lotion National Chain bel Congregational Church, 2050 Peri- Road, winkle Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a member’s home on the third Sunday of Sanibel Island, FL each month. For more information call JD Powers Award (across from CVS) 433-4901 or email [email protected]. 14 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Captiva Chapel By The Sea’s Congregational Annual Community Carol Sing Church December Artist aintings by Artist of the Month Joan Marsh Mikelsons will Pbe featured at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ throughout December. Her collection is available for viewing and purchase in Fellowship Hall Mondays through Thursdays, if a meeting is not in ses- sion, and every Sunday between 8 a.m. and noon. Mikelsons, a year-round resident of Sanibel, is a member of the San-Cap Art League. She enjoys volunteering in the office at BIG ARTS and has had many paintings selected for exhibit, both there and at the Sanibel Public Library. Mikelsons creates her works using a vari- ety of mediums, textures,and subjects. Joan Marsh Mikelsons Captiva Chapel by the Sea decorated for the holiday season She and her husband, John, moved to Sanibel in 1985 and live in The Dunes. Pages for the entire state of New Jersey. he Captiva Chapel by the Sea will hold its annual Community Carol Sing this For 12 years prior to their move, she The Sanibel Congregational United Sunday, December 13 beginning at 6 p.m. worked as a commercial artist at National Church of Christ is located at 2050 T The program will include many seasonal favorites such as Joy to the World, Telephone Directory in Cherry Hill, New Periwinkle Way. For more information Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The First Noel and many more to sing along Jersey and was one of the three artists and to learn the best times to visit the with. In addition, several members of the BIG ARTS Community Chorus will share a responsible for all the artwork in the Yellow exhibit, call 472-0497. favorite holiday song. Soloist Debi Almeida will sing an old favorite, and the evening will end with Silent Night, sung both in German and English. All are invited. COME WORSHIP Read us online at IslandSunNews.com with Sanibel Fellowship, SBC Sunday 10 to noon Meeting now at George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grill (2499 Periwinkle Way) Park and enter side door please Pastor Mark Hutchinson – 239-284-6709

WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US FOR Christmas Eve Children’s Service w/ Eucharist at 5 o’clock

Traditional Service of Eucharist, Hymns & Carols at 8 o’clock Christmas Day 10:00 in the morning A traditional service of Eucharist, hymns & carols.

St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church 2304 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel [239] 472-2173 www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 15 16 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

Another pollinator Take A Wildflower And Pollinator Walk A sweat bee on bidens Wildflower and Pollinator Walk at the Bailey Homestead Preserve will take place on Tuesday, December 22 and January 12 and Thursday, January 22 at 11 Aa.m. Dee Serage will lead the walk at SCCF’s Native Landscapes and Garden Center’s new pollinator garden at the Bailey Homestead. See who is nectaring on the hundreds of wildflowers and learn the native butterfly host plants. Reservations are required. Call 472-2329.

A coyote on a night prowl Coyote and Bear Tales n Wednesday, December 16. come to SCCF and learn about two Onewcomer species to the islands. Coyote at Haas Pond Coyotes and a Florida black bear were documented on the island for the first time in the winter of 2011. Learn about the be- haviors of these two species, how to live with them and what SCCF is doing to reduce coyote predation on sea turtle nests. The island black bear was relocated to north Florida. Coyotes can now be found on Sanibel, Captiva, Buck Key, North Captiva and Cayo Costa. The program is free to children and members and $5 for adults. It starts at 10 a.m. Turtle Tracks earn about the life cycles and habits of sea turtles that are Lnesting now on island beaches and what SCCF is doing to protect them. Since 1992, SCCF staff and volunteers have covered every inch of Sanibel and Captiva beaches each morning May through October find- ing and marking sea turtle nests laid the night before. Remember to turn off beach lights at night to protect nesting turtles and their hatchlings. Kemps Ridley sea turtle hatchling The Turtle Tracks program is Thursday, December 17 at 10 a.m. and is free to members and children, $5 for adults. Call SCCF at 472-2329 for more information on these programs. The Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 17 Children Practice Clean-Up Skills

The students even found germs on Ms. Ava Wodjeski shows the class the proper Cindy, the school director, but they took way to wash her hands care of them to keep her safe and their families healthy. ith the season of giving upon The students had fun finding the us, Ms. Mandy’s class at the germs among their toys and covering WChildren’s Education Center of them in bubbles to clean them up. It was Monday-Sunday 11:30AM-8PM the Islands learned that while sharing is just like washing hands with soap and caring, sharing germs is not. The chil- making lots of bubbles to carry away the 2407 Periwinkle Way • 472-6882 dren learned about germs and how they germs. are everywhere. They learned to “catch” coughs and sneezes to keep themselves continued on page 28 (Inside Islander Center)

THAT’S LIFE! A Toast To Sinatra FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 8 PM | SCHEIN HALL

Come celebrate the music of Ol’ Blue Eyes on the eve of his 100th birthday! Lee Lessack, Brian Lane Green, and John Boswell— shining stars of the international cabaret scene—perform the best of the Rat Pack in this groovy tribute.

Lee Lessack Brian Lane John Green Boswell

General: $37 | Loge: $42 | Student/Child: $5 Includes a champagne toast!

See a full listing of this season’s programs at www.BIGARTS.org 239-395-0900 | 900 Dunlop Road | Sanibel, FL 33957 18 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Monday Night Movie her free-thinking ways. Her cathartic out- Admission to BIG ARTS Monday bursts are riveting but so are her silences. Night Film Series is $10 and all Gett, The Trial Of Part of the fun lies in watching the screenings begin at 7 p.m. in Schein many witnesses come in with their Performance Hall. Each film is followed Viviane Amsalem rehearsed, polished stories, only to by a complimentary reception and discus- by Di Saggau relinquish them once judges and oppos- sion. Film Patrons: June Rosner and ing counsel start poking holes in their Russ Bilgore. Film Sponsors: Bank of the he BIG ARTS facades. The characters do a lot of talking Islands, Stan and Visnja Gembicki, John Monday Night but not much moving around. The direc- R. Wood Properties, Penny Wilkinson, TMovie for tion is masterfully done, adding a literary Hyde Tucker. Film Supporters: Sanibel December 14, is or even poetic dimension to the movie, Taxi, Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel. BIG ARTS Gett, The Trial Of showing that the truth varies depending is located at 900 Dunlop Road. Tickets Viviane Amsalem, on who you are and where you stand. are available at the door or by calling an expertly writ- The film runs 115 minutes. 395-0900. ten, brilliantly acted film from Israel. It documents the Not-For-Monday-Night Series The film caused me to review experi- painful process for ences as a parent and to recognize again an Israeli woman seeking a divorce from Mommy that my wife and I were much less chal- her domineering husband. Every bit of by Hyde Tucker lenged. this film is perfectly judged, conveying The film won important awards at precisely what it needs to convey in he BIG Cannes Film Festival, several places in order to let us know the characters and ARTS Not Canada, and elsewhere. Rotten Tomatoes move the story forward. TFor Monday indicated that high percentages of critics The majority of the film takes place in Night Movie and audiences liked the film. a small courtroom. For women, divorce for Wednesday, It is shot in a square shape. I did not is much harder to obtain in Israel than in women shackled to their husbands. December 16 is find that to be a problem. other Westernized countries. The male- The movie keeps us guessing. From Mommy, a very It is R rated and the language is con- dominated, religiously orthodox panel her first day in court to her last, the pro- energetic film about sistently raw. of judges overseeing the case, demands cess will take Viviane five years. Largely a recently widowed The film is part of the BIG ARTS film a high standard of proof from Viviane. shot in profile or full on, Viviane’s pale, mother who loves academy’s Not For Monday Night series She needs to prove extraordinary abuse wearied face starkly contrasts with her her very troubled and will be shown Wednesday, December or neglect and all the husband has to do black hair and black clothes against the 15-year-old son. 16 at 12:30 p.m. at Island Cinema. It is avoid taking action. Viviane struggles court’s undecorated white walls. She can Her challenge is shown with consider- will be followed by a discussion. The Not against her passive-aggressive husband no longer stomach this entrapment and able drama. This Canadian film is in For Monday Night Series shows edgy, and the rabbinical judges to legally end she’s worn down to the point where she French with English subtitles. innovative offbeat, trailblazing and pro- her marriage. A “gett” is a divorce docu- turns up at court wearing inappropriate A mysterious, sympathetic neighbor vocative films. Ticket are $5 for members ment, obtainable in Israel only by going red, and then unthinkingly allows her hair woman provides much needed friendship of BIG ARTS and $6 for non-members through religious courts. The process to cascade around her shoulders. The and relief to the stressed mother and, for and are available at the cinema, located takes years, thanks to a bias that keeps judges see this as an affront, a sign of a time, succeeds in calming and educating in Bailey’s Shopping Center and at a BIG the very physical son. ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road. BIG ARTS & STRAUSS THEATER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: Spa•tini Teabar

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Meet the staff and learn what it Wednesday, December 16, 11 unique opportunity to look into wildlife takes to rescue, rehabilitate and release a.m. and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens rehabilitation and meet the staff respon- wildlife in Southwest Florida. $5, 12 and under no charge – Wildlife sible for their care. Wildlife walks are the For reservations, contact Rachel Rescue 101 presented by a CROW vol- best opportunity for visitors to get an Rainbolt at [email protected] or unteer. in-depth look into the inner workings of 472-3644 ext. 229 to register. Hours After a patient stabilizes in the hospi- the hospital and the treatment process. are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 tal, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides The program has two parts: an introduc- p.m.; closed weekends. CROW is located them with a combination of balanced tory presentation covering our medical at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road. diet, husbandry and physical therapy. and rehabilitation methods and then a Friday, December 11, 11 a.m., Supportive care is necessary to ensure guided tour through treatment areas of adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no success during the final stage in the reha- the hospital, concluding on rehabilitation charge – Wild About Rehabilitation, pre- bilitation process. Ask the staff how they grounds. Wildlife Walks are approximately sented by CROW staff. work their magic. There will be a live ani- 1.5 hours: a 45-minute presentation with After a patient stabilizes in the hospi- mal encounter following presentation. a 45-minute tour. This program is open tal, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m. to all, but it is not recommended for chil- and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 dren under the age of 13. There will be a them with a combination of balanced Dr. Heather Barron diet, husbandry and physical therapy. and under no charge – Patient Profiles: photography opportunity available follow- This supportive care is necessary to bilitation methods and then a guided tour Gopher Tortoises, presented by a CROW ing tour with an animal ambassador. ensure success during the final step in the through treatment areas of the hospital, volunteer. Saturday, December 19, 11 rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how concluding on rehabilitation grounds. The life of a gopher tortoise revolves a.m. and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, they work their magic. Wildlife Walks are approximately 1.5 around its burrow. These tortoises are 12 and under no charge – Wild About Friday, December 11, 2 to 3:30 hours: a 45-minute presentation with a found digging from Southern Georgia to Rehabilitation, presented by CROW staff. p.m., $20 per person, advance reg- 45-minute tour. This program is open to Southeast Florida. Because of its contri- After a patient stabilizes in the hospi- istration required – Wildlife Walk with all, but it is not recommended for children butions to the ecosystem, it is classified as tal, CROW’s rehabilitation staff provides Rehabilitators and Staff. under the age of 13. There is a photog- a “keystone species.” CROW’s presenter them with a combination of balanced Southwest Florida is filled with fasci- raphy opportunity available following the expains why they are admitted how the diet, husbandry and physical therapy. nating wildlife, and CROW provides a tour with animal ambassador. medical staff treats this species. This supportive care is necessary to unique opportunity to look into wildlife Monday, December 14, 11 a.m. Thursday, 12 to 1:30 p.m., $30 ensure success during the final step in the rehabilitation and meet the staff respon- and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 and per person – Lunch and Learn with Dr. rehabilitation process. Ask the staff how sible for their care. Wildlife walks are the under no charge – CROW Case of the Barron. they work their magic. best opportunity for visitors to get an in- Week, presented by a CROW student. Lunch and Learn is an engaging dis- depth look into the inner workings of the CROW’s teaching hospital offers cussion with CROW’s Hospital Director From page 3 hospital and the treatment process. The externship, fellowship and internship Dr. Heather Barron. During this program, program has two parts: an introductory opportunities for natural science and vet- she decribes the role in supporting the American Legion presentation covering medical and reha- erinary medicine students. While on site, interconnectedness of human health, students learn the ins and outs of conser- animal health and environmental health. Post 123 vation medicine and wildlife rehabilitation, Reservations include a boxed lunch daily specials as well as the popular half- and share their favorite patient stories. catered by the Sanibel Deli and concludes pound burgers. Food is served from 11 Tuesday, December 15, 11 a.m. with a tour of CROW’s hospital and reha- a.m. to 8 p.m. The public is welcome. and 2 p.m., adults $7, teens $5, 12 bilitation grounds. Advance registration Legion hours are Monday through and under no charge – Wild About is required. There will be a photography Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Rehabilitation, presented by CROW staff. opportunity available following the tour Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.Once again, After a patient stabilizes in the hospi- with an animal ambassador. the Ladies Auxiliary has cookbooks avail- Friday, December 18, 11 a.m., able for a donation of $15. adults $7, teens $5, 12 and under no If you have an American flag that Share your community charge – Why Animals Come to CROW, needs to be retired, drop it off at your presented by a CROW volunteer. convenience. news with us. CROW hospital treats over 3,500 American Legion Post 123 is located Call 395-1213, patients a year, but not all of the animals at Mile Marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Fax: 395-2299 admitted need assistance. Facilities like Road. For more information, call 472- CROW should be an animal’s last resort, 9979. or email not their first one. This presentation uses [email protected] past case studies, rescues and releases to teach you about safe interactions with ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 21 Forum Series At Church LighthouseLighthouse CaféCafé he Adult Christian Education min- istry of St. Michael and All Angels TEpiscopal Church sponsored its first forum of the season, Sunday, December 6, with inspirational remarks The World’s Best Breakfast by The Rev. Paul Goddard. The theme of this year’s series, which takes place between Sunday morn- and Now Dinners ing services in the parish hall, is The Place of Religion in a Rapidly Changing World. Goddard’s response to the topic was to pose the question: “In a Rapidly Changing World, Where Do You See God in Your Life?” For Goddard, life has been a series of Guest speaker Paul Goddard shared “God incidents,” beginning in childhood important “God incidents” that occurred with his own baptism and confirmation, during his spiritual journey and continuing with his lifelong work in photo by Jan Holly parishes that needed revitalization. He and Grace Church, Galena, Illinois. For described his own God incidents as “the five years, he worked and studied at the right thing happening unexpectedly, at Marion Support System, an integrative the right time, in the right place, and for mental health system for individuals with a reason that later became apparent.” life-threatening illnesses. At St. Michael’s, By noticing such incidents, he said, “we Goddard is a clergy associate. DINNERS STARTING will know our purpose. Recognizing that The next forum, at 9:30 a.m., DECEMBER 15 God touches us when we least expect Sunday, December 13, features a talk by it simplifies our lives, gives us meaning, Dr. Jan Holly, titled Listening to Music increases our motivation, and prepares us and Hearing the Voice of God. for eternity.” To inquire about the forum series or Goddard earned a Bachelor of Arts the adult christian education ministry, degree from the University of the South contact the church at 2304 Periwinkle Nightly Specials: and a Master of Divinity from the General Way, phone 472-2173, or saintmichaels- Theological Seminary. For 25 years, he sanibel.org. served as parish priest for, variously, St. For further information, contact Jan John’s Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Holly, 472-3594, or janholly4@gmail. Light Bites, St. Jude’s Church, Rochelle, Illinois; com. 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We Catch And did have a few shots at some much big- ger snook but were heartbroken as these Release Snook big linesiders made it back to the man- grove roots before parting ways. These Fishing Heats Up big snook don’t bite as often as the little by Capt. Matt ones but when they do you need to be on Mitchell your game to even have a chance of clos- ing the deal. ecord break- One memorable big snook this week ing rainfall made a 50-yard plus run down the middle Rkept even of a mangrove creek looking like it was the hardest anglers going to stay out from the trees. But off the water for a it ran right back towards the boat and few days this past turned into the trees. week. Once the During the calm clear water condi- rain cleared we tions early in the week it was like the were greeted with switch had been flipped and the snook more windy condi- just received the memo that it was time tions. Luckily though, for anglers the to head into the back country. While bait and the bite all remained close to anchored up fishing crystal clear creek home and it did not take much running mouths, we watched lots of big snook to find some really good fishing action. pushing into these creeks. Seeing lots of Hiding from the wind in the many these 30-inch plus snook moving into the mangrove creek systems throughout the creek systems for the first time since last sound produced a better snook bite than I winter was great and is a sign of things to have seen for months. Most of the catch come. and release snook action was on fish in Cooling water temperatures have the the 22- to 26-inch range and came while huge schools of shiners now starting to

Eric Kibbe from St. Louis with a 25-inch redfish caught while fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week Send Us Your Fish Tales stack up on the deeper causeway bridges massive amount of bait that gets on the he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. like they do all winter. This makes catch- causeway bridges is impressive and if it Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, ing lots of perfect sized bait nice and is anything like last winter it should stay Tspecies and weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them easy again. Having a full live well to go until the spring. at the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to fishing is an awesome thing and sure All in all after the rains passed it was a [email protected]; or call 395-1213. makes a day a whole lot easier. Catching great week to be out fishing. Along with this bait is as easy as watching for where the many snook we caught there were the pelicans are hitting on the bridge pil- redfish, trout and mangrove snapper in ings before throwing your castnet. The the mix too. Being a little apprehensive about the winds all week before heading out, clients were thrilled with the great CLEAR YOUR GEAR snook action. Hopefully this crazy snook bite continues all winter just like it did last It Catches More Than Fish year. BOAT Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing local waters since he moved to Sanibel Cast carefully to in 1980. He now lives in St. James City avoid tangling tackle RENTALS and works as a back country fishing guide. If you have comments or ques- Fishing • Cabbage Key tions email [email protected]. in mangroves Dolphin Watching Captains Available 472-5800 Our email address is Jensen’s Marina [email protected] Captiva Island

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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 23 CROW Case Of The Week: send a staff member or volunteer to pick- up the patient. Otter Comes “The otter came in on Thanksgiving. He was found on the road, hit by a car, Out Of Coma in North Fort Myers,” explained Melissa by Patricia Molloy Fox, certified vet tech, veterinary assis- tant. “He was unconscious and we didn’t he North know if he was brain dead or blind, so American he’s been on (medication) to help with Triver otter’s brain swelling. He’s also been on IV fluids (Lontra canaden- and supportive care in the hopes that he sis) bird-like chirp- would come out of his coma.” ing is often heard After approximately one week of criti- along quiet springs cal care, the otter had not only regained and rivers by cano- consciousness, but began eating on its ers and kyakers. own and is now well enough to swim Possessing clawed, in shallow water during daily tub time webbed feet, they sessions.“He is really showing improve- are as comfortable frolicking on land as ments,” said Fox. they are swimming. Otters can remain Still, the patient has a long road ahead under water as long as four minutes and of it as it has not fully recovered from its dive up to 250 feet while searching for serious injuries. When it moves about, food. sometimes it drags its hind legs. “We Otters are exceptionally intelligent have hopes that he will be releasable. If mammals that are capable of creating and not, we hope he can be an educational using tools just like monkeys, apes and animal somewhere if he doesn’t have full beavers. Incredibly social creatures, young range of motion,” Fox concluded. otters (called pups) will feed and travel The staff at CROW goes to great with their mothers (called queens) for lengths to ensure that the “wildness” of approximately one year. Before and after each patient remains intact during its stay The otter – patient #15-3394 – is currently receiving treatment in CROW’s ICU where breeding, adult male otters (referred to as at the clinic. This is most evident in their its progress can be carefully monitored. Due to a severe head injury, it is not yet well meowters) lead primarily solitary lives. care of otters, as the ever-curious crea- enough to moved to the secluded otter complex. On November 26, a meowter was tures easily imprint on humans. Caring tion toward patient #15-3994. Monetary hospital providing veterinary care for rescued and delivered to Specialized for sick, injured and orphaned otters may contributions allow CROW to care for the native and migratory wildlife from our Veterinarian Services in Fort Myers, one require a lot of work, but the extra effort thousands of wild animals it receives each local area. The hospital accepts patients of 11 domestic animal clinics in Lee is rewarding, as otters are extraordinary year. A donation to CROW on behalf of seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 county that has partnered with CROW. mammals. the animal lover in your life also makes a p.m. Mail donations to PO Box 150, These select hospitals are equipped to If you would like to help this injured great holiday gift. Sanibel, FL 33957. Call 472-3644 or provide supportive care and pain medica- otter on its long road to recovery, go to CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation visit: www.crowclinic.org. tions to wild animals until CROW can www.CrowClinic.org and make a dona- of Wildlife, Inc.) is a non-profit wildlife

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Apollo Trio Clean-Up Skills he upcoming chamber music concert at BIG ARTS will feature works by three master composers: Mendelssohn, Brahms, and Zeppelin? The Apollo Trio is a Tfresh, Naples-based ensemble that loves to share their love of great music, and to do so in interesting ways, such as including classic rock pieces in their programs. They will perform at the Sanibel cultural arts center on Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 p.m., 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel. The program begins with Mendelssohn’s Trio No. 1 in d minor, Op. 49, and Brahms’ Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8, and concludes with Stairway to Heaven, the classic rock anthem from Led Zeppelin, which was written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. “The Mendelssohn is one of the most beloved works of chamber music,” said Ming Gao, the trio’s violinist. “If you’re hearing it for the first time, you love it, and you never tire of hearing it again. The Brahms is particularly special, in that it’s the only The students learned that germs are every- Rhys Mitchell blows bubbles to clean up where those pesky germs

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Within two hours, Cotta had gathered enough Ironman finisher medals for all 21 fallen veterans. “Not only that but my inbox got slammed with athletes wanting to donate their medal if I needed more, while oth- ers asked if I was going to do this same thing again – they wanted to participate,” she said. “I later sat and wrote letters to each of the families about the race and the athlete who donated their medal as an act of remembrance. It was the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life.” Since then, Cotta created a Facebook page, which eventu- ally led to a website and the Medals Of Honor founder Amy Cotta competing in a continued on page 19B triathlon photo courtesy of MedalsOfHonor.org

Sanibel firefighter Tim Barrett with his sneakers and visor worn during the Miami Ironman 70.3 competition in October, which he ran in honor of a fallen military veteran Lions Tree Lot Open For Business photo by Jeff Lysiak of Honor is committed to closing the gap Sanibel Firefighter between civilians and families of our fallen military,” noted founder Amy Cotta. “We Running To Honor do this by teaming up endurance racers (of all types) with Gold Star Families. Our Fallen Veterans athletes race in honor and memory of the by Jeff Lysiak fallen and donate their finisher’s medal back to the families. These medals serve im Barrett, training officer for the as symbol of service, honor and sacrifice.” Sanibel Fire & Rescue District, has Cotta, whose son enlisted in the U.S. Tbeen an avid runner since his days Marine Corps back in 2011, was inspired with the United States Navy. What began to start racing in combat boots as her own as a way to stay in shape eventually led way to deal and heal from the worry that Barrett to running competitively, first in comes with military life. local 5K races, then onto half-marathons “The more I ran, the more friends I and marathons, and finally to triathlons. gained that have lost husbands and sons,” He had always run to challenge him- she explained. “I couldn’t fathom the pain self. Until one day, Barrett discovered a they live with, and I wanted to do some- stronger purpose. thing to remember their loved ones, while While training for an upcoming race hopefully giving them a moment of com- at the Sanibel Recreation Center, a friend fort to know their loved one hasn’t been told him about Medals Of Honor. Once he forgotten.” learned a bit more about the organization At the 2014 Ironman Chattanooga, and its mission, Barrett decided that he Cotta carried 21 photos of fallen veterans would run in honor of a fallen American she personally had a connection with on military veteran. her pack. “I had let it be known that I “I’ve done probably a half dozen races was going to give my finisher’s medal to dedicated to these guys,” Barrett said last a mom of one of the young men on my week. “At the Miami Ironman 70.3, I pack. She had told me previously that it dedicated the race to the only U.S. Coast was a goal to someday do an Ironman – Guardsman killed in the line of duty during and I told her that I would help fulfill that Members of the Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club, from left, Cliff Nolan, Debi Almeida and Joe Operation Iraqi Freedom.” dream for (my son) Anthony,” said Cotta. Smaha display some of the goods offered at their annual Christmas tree lot, located at According to the organization’s web- “Once the race was over, I put out a call Bailey’s Shooping Center next to Billy’s Bikes. Now through Christmas Eve (or until supplies site, Medals Of Honor is a grassroots on Facebook for another medal from one last), Lions will be selling full-size Christmas trees, smaller potted trees suitable for planting, campaign to honor fallen military veterans of my friends to honor her brother. And tree stands and holiday wreaths from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. and the families they left behind. “Medals the race community rallied big time.” photo by Jeff Lysiak 2B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Lapi Featured At December Lions Club Meeting he Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club welcomed guest speaker Tony TLapi to its most recent monthly meeting, held at The Community House on December 2. At the dinner meeting, catered by Bailey’s General Store, the club also inducted two new members, Lisa Cochrane and Don Swingle, and Guest speaker Tony Lapi addressed the welcomed Lions Club International Lions Club about the United Way’s current member Ken Williams, who transferred fundraising drive his membership to Sanibel-Captiva from request for Lions Club participation, Lapi Maryland. said, “All money raised here stays local. Lapi, chief executive officer of ‘Tween It benefits our own community agencies Nilou Peters and Toby Clark, first and third from left, sponsored new members Lisa Waters Inn and Resort and a member of and programs.” Cochrane and Don Swingle the board of directors for United Way of New members Cochrane and Swingle Lee and Glades counties, spoke to the were sponsored, respectively, by Nilou group about the United Way’s current Peters and Toby Clark. Williams has been fundraising drive. According to Lapi, a member of the Lions Club for nearly the Sanibel-Captiva United Way hopes 50 years. Lions Club president Kurt to raise $350,000 this year, which will Peters administered the member’s oath. exceed last year’s goal by $4,000. In his Describing the Lions Club for Cochrane and Swingle, membership chair Rick Siders called it the largest international service club in the world, with 1.3 million members. President Kurt Peters led the busi- ness meeting, assisted by officers Debi Almeida, first vice president; Toby Clark, second vice president; Roger Grogman, third vice president; membership chair Ken Williams, left, with Lions president Kurt Peters, transferred his Lions Club membership Rick Siders; and treasurer Les Forney. to Sanibel-Captiva from Maryland photos by Jan Holly Barrier Island The Lions Club’s second December third Wednesday of every month at The For information on Lions Club service Title Services, Inc. meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Community House, located at 2173 activities, visit www.sanibelcaptivalions. December 16 at 6:30 p.m., will be a Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Individuals org. (239) 472-3688 Christmas party. It takes place at Casa Ybel interested in joining the Sanibel-Captiva “You’ll Appreciate the Difference” Resort’s Thistle Lodge gulfside restaurant. Lions Club should contact Rick Siders at The Lions Club meets the first and sanibelcaptivalions.org. 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Participants who took part in last week’s Captiva Island Historical Society sponsor cruise to the Tarpon Hunt Club on North Captiva, From left, Ralph Clark, Jim Piggott and where they passed hors d’oeuvres and wine on the lanai at sunset photos by Jeff Lysiak Mike Boris

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Paul McCarthy, right, addressed the crowd about the Santiva aboard the Santiva to a private residence Historical Society on the neighboring island, where they mingled while having hors d’oeuvres and Hosts Cruise wine – served by Leslie Adams Catering – on the gulf-front lanai. For Sponsors On the voyage to North Captiva, by Jeff Lysiak members of the Captiva Island Historical Society were joined by Kristie Anders, Sponsors disembarked the Santiva before strolling to the Tarpon Hunt Club ast Wednesday evening, a select education director for the Sanibel-Captiva told the group, adding that evidence of group of sponsors enjoyed a two- Conservation Foundation (SCCF), who Indian inhabitants in the area date back hour cruise with members of the L delivered an informative lecture on the to nearly 5,000 years ago. Captiva Island Historical Society to history of the region’s earliest inhabitants. According to Anders, the first Calusa North Captiva, where they visited the “People have been living in Southwest Indians settled near Estero Island (Fort Tarpon Hunt Club for refreshments and Florida only about 50,000 years, which Myers Beach) before moving northward conversation at sunset. is a relatively short amount of time when to Pine Island between 400 and 800 AD. The special “thank you” cruise took you consider the dinosaurs were here She also talked about the Calusa being 24 guests from McCarthy’s Marina more than a million years ago,” Anders

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t one time or another, every kid dreams about growing up to become a fire- fighter. That includes the members of the local Kiwanis Club (who instead Agrew up to be doctors, lawyers, bankers, realtors, accountants, scientists, engineers and business executives). Last week, Kiwanians had a chance to recon- nect with their “inner kid” at their recent breakfast meeting, as they heard from guest speaker Matt Scott, assistant chief of the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District. Scott also grew up wanting to be a firefighter. But unlike most others, he managed to make that dream come true, and he has spent his entire professional career serving with the Sanibel Fire & Rescue District. Scott started as a volunteer with the Sanibel Volunteer Firefighting Program in 1989. He attained the rank of captain in 2002 and was named assistant chief in 2007. For a small island, Sanibel’s fire district is a sizable operation, with a full-time staff of 28 members. Operating out of two modern fire stations (Station 1 on Palm Ridge Road and Station 2 on Sanibel-Captiva Road at Bowman’s Beach Road), the district provides fire and emergency medical protection for all of Sanibel with equipment Concierge Wealthcare including multiple fire engines with ladder and pumper capabilities, emergency life sup- provides an exceptional level of quality and port equipment and – as you might expect on an island – a 25-foot fire rescue boat. commitment to all aspects of your financial well-being. The district is responsible for fire operations, advanced life support (non-transport), advanced water rescue, hazardous materials response, and confined space rescue. The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is the largest The Sanibel district was formally established in May 1955 with a hand-me-down independent Trust Company in Southwest Florida fire truck retired from service in Fort Myers. The truck was housed at Sanibel’s first fire station, built on Periwinkle Way on the site that is now Roadside Park. That original with local investment managers to provide the fire station was moved down the street in 1974 and remodeled for use as The Bait care and attention your life’s goals deserve. Box bait and tackle store. The San-Cap Kiwanis Club holds weekly breakfast meetings on Tuesdays at 8 Are you ready to discuss the health of your wealth? a.m. at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, and those interested in becoming members are invited to attend. For information, call 677-7299 or check their Facebook page: Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club. Sundial Collecting Toys For Foster Children undial Beach Resort & Spa is a drop-off location for the Donate4Kidz Foundation, Inc. toy and clothing drive as part of the 3rd annual Secret Investment Management | Trust & Estate Services SSanta Program. Donate4Kidz is a non-profit organization that supports the more than 1,800 children in foster care in Southwest Florida. The community and Sundial guests can donate unwrapped items at the collection box in the resort’s lobby now through December 18. “We are extremely excited to participate as the drop-off location for Sanibel Island, 239.472.8300 | 800.262.7137 helping to bring holiday cheer to foster children in Southwest Florida” said Phillip Starling, general manager at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa. www.sancaptrustco.com Popular items for the toy drive include dolls, toy trucks and cars, small infant toys, blocks, puzzles, arts and crafts supplies/kits, wallets, purses and make-up kits. The Wealth Service Advisors most needed clothing items include new pajamas, underwear, and socks of all sizes Robin Cook & Steve Greenstein for children ages newborn to 21 years, but any new clothing is appreciated. For more NOT FDIC INSURED I NOT GUARANTEED I MAY LOSE VALUE information about this organization, visit www.donate4kidz.com. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is located at 451 Middle Gulf Drive on Sanibel. 6B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Restaurant Owner Has Honor Of Serving A Special Guest obert E. “Bob” McKnight, 89, of Connellsville, Pennsylvania recently Rdined at the Great White Grill on Sanibel, a Pittsburgh memorabilia filled restaurant, to watch the Steelers play an exciting game of football. McKnight was joined by his son Joe and daughter-in-law Adele. McKnight served in the navy on the U.S.S. Pittsburgh in 1944 and was honored with several medals such as the Combat Action Ribbon and World War II Victory Medal, to name a few. “It’s moments like this that remind me of the sacrifice and risk that our veterans The Doc Ford’s team of Elizabeth Barker (manager), Rene Ramirez (chef), Kim McGonnell endured and what our current service men (general manager) and Marty Harrity (co-owner). and women are going through. My grati- tude and appreciation is immeasurable,” Doc Fords Donates To CROW said John Nader, owner of the restaurant. McKnight spends much of his time at oc Ford’s Sanibel Rum Bar & Grille donated their proceeds from the the local American Legion assisting as 34th annual Taste of the Islands food sales back to CROW (Clinic for the an honor guard for burial ceremonies of DRehabilitation of Wildlife). This year the restaurant received the Best Dessert deceased veterans. He has four children, award for their fried cheesecake with sauce. “We are deeply appreciative for Doc 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchil- Ford’s incredible generosity and continued support throughout the years,” said Dr. dren. Bob McKnight and John Nader Linda Estep, CROW’s executive director.

love of reading can affect a child’s prog- one or more new copies of some of Zonta Invites ress in school, and it is known that a America’s best-loved children’s classics. child’s academic achievement is directly The store then orders the books for col- Islanders To Help related to the reading level of his or her lection by a Zonta literacy team member, mother. Success, it is said, comes more and the books are used in Zonta’s literacy Families Learn easily to children who are read to. service projects at Head Start’s Parent submitted by Sue Denham Give the Gift of Reading is an annual University in east Fort Myers and at Zonta holiday initiative based at two Harlem Heights. xperts say that having books in island book stores, MacIntosh Books and Parent University holds free weekly the home is important for several Sanibel Island Bookshop. For just a few classes for mothers of children enrolled Ereasons. Primarily, they say that a extra dollars, shoppers may purchase in the Lee County Head Start program, with the objective of teaching English (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and family life skills. The Zonta club has worked with Parent University for six years, providing grants to fund bus passes for the families, child care and classroom supplies, and Zonta members with an educational background volunteer to staff the program on a regular schedule. Zonta volunteers also tutor weekly at the Heights Center in south Fort Myers. The books chosen this year are The Zontians Sue Denham and Wendy West at Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, the Sanibel Island Bookshop Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins, Owl 25 Years Experience Babies by Martin Waddell, and The Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown. “Focusing on a small number of titles rather than a long list provides the best continuity,” said Ellen Strobel, chair of the Zonta literacy project team. “Making these little books available is a wonderful way for islanders to help women working to improve their language skills.” Each mother who commits to reading to her child or children will receive one or more books to keep for the home library. Look for the displays at the Sanibel Island Bookshop or MacIntosh Books and Zontian Mary LaVelle working with a stu- enjoy helping families to succeed. dent at Parent University The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva empower women on the islands, in Lee is a service organization of profession- County and around the world through als working together to provide hands- Zonta International. For more informa- on assistance, advocacy and funds to tion, visit www.zontasancap.com.

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Members of Zonta clubs from Sanibel-Captiva and Fort Myers gathered on the Sanibel Causeway on December 1 to Take A Stand In The Sand against violence against women. Prior to the gathering, The City of Sanibel issued a proclamation recognizing Zonta’s efforts. The event was part of Zonta International’s campaign to “Say NO To Violence Against Women,” with 1,200 clubs participating worldwide during 16 days of activism that began November 25 as ZI’s common day of action and The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Visit www.zontasancap.com for more information about Zonta.

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He will see considerable action against left-handed by Ed Frank pitching. 4. On Monday of this week in Nashville, the Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever t didn’t take long for Dave Dombrowski, the new president Carson Smith and left-handed starter Roenis Elias from the Seattle Mariners for starter of baseball operations for the Boston Red Sox, to make Wade Miley and a minor leaguer. Imajor changes to a team that finished in last place three of The side-winder Smith was effective this past season in his first year of major league the last four seasons with a World Series title in the middle. competition pitching in 70 games and holding opponents to a .194 batting average. And for the fervent Red Sox fans, spring training can’t Dombrowski and his deep-pocketed Red Sox probably aren’t finished yet in aiming come too soon. In fact, Boston opens its 2016 spring training to bring winning baseball back to Boston. at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers February 29, That’s what he was hired to do as the impatient Boston faithful have tired of cellar- with the traditional doubleheader against Boston College and dwelling baseball. Northeastern University. Shark Shootout this Weekend in Naples Dombrowski, Manager John Farrell and their staff attended Seven of the top golfers in the world will be competing this weekend in the 27th baseball’s Winter Meetings this week in Nashville, and the first annual Franklin Templeton Shootout at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples. day they moved swiftly to strengthen their bullpen. Hall of Famer Greg Norman has assembled a stellar line-up for the popular event But look what was accomplished before the Winter Meeting: that runs Thursday through Saturday. 1. The team acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres by The 12 two-member teams will compete for the $3.1 million purse with a first- dealing away four minor league prospects. The 27-year-old Kimbrel was an All-Star place prize of $770,000. Returning to defend their 2014 title are Jason Day, the cur- each year from 2011-14, during which he led the National League in saves all four rent PGA champion, and partner Cameron Triangle. years. He is under contract for the next three seasons at salaries of $11 million in 2016, $13 million in 2017 and a team option of $13 million in 2018. Kimbrel has 225 saves in the five seasons he has been in the majors. The Dunes Golf Club 2. The biggest off-season deal came in the acquisition of All-Star pitcher David 2nd Jim Fantozzi +10 Price whom the Red Sox signed for a whopping $217 million in a seven-year deal, the Joe Burns largest contract for a pitcher in baseball history. Two-Man Team Flight #2 The new No. 1 starter for Boston, Price led the American League this year with a 1st Bob Schoen +3 2.45 ERA while posting an 18-5 record. Total Quota Point Mike Hnatow There are critics who questioned awarding Price that lengthy a contract at the age he Dunes Golf & Tennis Club 2nd Tom Winkler +1** of 30. And his post-season record is 0-7 with a 5.27 ERA. But he had great success Men’s Golf Association on Robert Jarrett in the American League Eastern Division where he pitched five seasons for the Tampa TWednesday, December 2, played a ** Denotes scorecard playoff winners Bay Rays and was 49-21. 2-Man Team Total Quota Point format. Interclub qualifiers for the December Price and Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, who recently announced that next season Results were: 10 tournament at Olde Hickory Golf Club will be his last, once had words after he plunked Ortiz twice in 2014. The Red Sox Flight #1 are Noel Davis, Phil Pilibosian, Gordon legend said, however, that “it’s past history” and he welcomed him to the team. 1st Norbert Kunz +11 Rains, Robert Jarrett, Jack Strothman, 3. The third leg of the pre-season action was the signing of outfielder Chris Young Roy Brodersen Bill Hotchkiss and Mike Hnatow. 14B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Will Power SPORTS QUIZ In Terrorem Clauses 1. Who were the first two Marlins pitchers to start consecutive Opening Days? by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified 2. Ernie Banks and Rod Carew both played at least 1,000 major-league games at each of Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA two positions. Who played more games at first base? 3. In 2014, Cody Kessler set a record for most TD passes in a game by a Southern Cal educe Jack’s share to $50,000,” Tom instructed, quarterback (seven). Who had held the mark? “because I’m disappointed in what he’s done. And 4. Andrew Wiggins, in 2014, became the second NBA No. 1 overall draft pick since 1976 “Rwhile you’re at it, put in a clause that if he challeng- to be traded without playing a game for the team that drafted him. Who was the first? es my will then he gets nothing!” 5. Who was the last goalie before Montreal’s Carey Price to lead the NHL in victories, I get a request like this about every month or so. A client will goals-against average and save percentage in the same season? become agitated with a family member who they have named as 6. Name the last driver to win back-to-back Indy 500s? a beneficiary in their will or trust, so they decide to significantly 7. Who was the last women’s tennis player before Serena Williams in 2015 to win the first reduce that person’s share of the estate. Fearing that the will or two grand slam events of a season? trust will be challenged, they further direct that if the beneficiary

actually contests the will, then the beneficiary should be penal- ANSWERS

ized, receiving nothing from the estate. 2001. in Capriati, Jennifer 7. (2001-02). Castroneves Helio 6. season. 1990-91

A clause that penalizes a beneficiary for challenging a will or trust is called an in ter- the in Blackhawks, Chicago the of Belfour Ed 5. 1993. in State Golden to Orlando by dealt

rorem clause. Lawyers just love to use Latin don’t we? In terrorem, one might guess, was Webber Chris 4. (2011-2012). times four it did who Barkley, Matt 3. 1,184. played Carew

rst; rst; means “in fear.” The clause is intended to discourage beneficiaries from causing a legal fi at games 1,259 played Banks 2. (1996-97). Brown Kevin and (1993-94) Hough Charlie 1. ruckus after the testator of the will dies. Sounds like a reasonable clause to put into a will doesn’t it? There’s only one problem. Florida law, like most state laws, disregards in terrorem clauses. They are unenforceable. SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2015-16 You might wonder why Florida law won’t enforce what a provision in a will or trust Standings through December 7, 2015 that would seem to discourage litigation. The public policy reason is that it hinders due process, which is a fundamental right under state as well as federal law. Standing Team Name Won Lost Assume in my example at the beginning of this column that when Tom directed First Bunt’s Ball Busters 116 64 his attorney to reduce Jack’s share to $50,000 he was under the influence of another beneficiary who benefited from a larger inheritance. Or maybe Tom was under the Second Sanibel Café 90 90 influence of drugs or alcohol. Third Sandycappers 88 92 For whatever reason, Jack wants to contest the new will. Jack has reason to believe that the new will was made under duress or when Tom was in a state of mental inca- Fourth Fresh Legion Crew 66 114 pacitation. The problem is that if Jack contests the will and loses, then he forfeits even his $50,000 inheritance. The probate court may never have the chance to see the evidence that Jack has that may be material to the administration. The wrong benefi- December 7 Results ciaries could therefore benefit. Bunt’s Ball Busters 11 Sanibel Café 9 Testamentary documents such as wills and trusts cannot be challenged until after the creator of the document has died. Therefore, the person who made the document is Sandycappers 13 Fresh Legion Crew 7 no longer around to explain why he or she made the change. By limiting someone’s ability to bring to light facts and circumstances surrounding the creation of the docu- Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League Graham Sell to help first place Bunt’s Ball ment, in terrorem clauses could be used for others to gain improper advantage. Busters edge Sanibel Café. Pete Mindel Even though those clauses are not enforceable, they nevertheless sometimes appear Sandycappers posted the only other 3-1 result of the in wills and trusts. It may be that the attorney who drafted the clause didn’t know that match by pounding Ball Buster Dave they are unenforceable. It could also be that the client was told that the provision won’t Make Headway Doane who was still recovering from his be valid, but directed that it be included anyway to act as a deterrent. Unless the ben- look away shot on the 8-ball last week. eficiary seeks legal advice to learn that the clause can’t be enforced, it may serve its ohn Bates won four straight over Gator Gates and led the Highlights from this week’s play intended purpose anyway. included the Rich Ennis run out in the The interesting fact about the Florida law is that it reads “A provision in a trust instru- JSandycappers to a 13-7 victory over Fresh Legion Crew. The effort first game of the evening, Graham ment purporting to penalize any interested person for contesting the trust instrument or Sell missing a ball in hand shot; Doc instituting other proceedings relating to a trust estate or trust assets is unenforceable.” pulled the Sandycappers within two games of second place Sanibel Café. Lubinski’s scratch on the eight ball to lose What about a provision, then, that only reduces the beneficiary’s share of the a heartbreaker; Jimbo Gabautz’s table run inheritance for the cost that the estate or trust paid to defend the lawsuit if the benefi- Joe Steamer, Jack Dalton, and Gary Murza aided the Sandycapper cause and kick shot on the eight for a win; and ciary is unsuccessful? Would that fit into the definition and therefore be unenforceable? Jack Dalton bringing in Joe Steamer to I believe that the language is broad enough to cover that contingency, but it is not with 3-1 wins over Nate Buffam, Tom Yorgey, and Doc Lubinski. substitute for Kevin Pottorf. penalizing for contesting the will or trust so much as it is for penalizing someone who Big match this Monday is Sandycappers contests the will or trust and then loses. Stand-out for the Legion Crew was Becky Skog, who posted four wins over vs Bunt’s Ball Busters. 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the company’s acting leader for 35 years. The new plumbing company faced In April 2014, the assets of Nave some initial challenges, including the loss Plumbing Inc. were sold to Sanibel of some key plumbing employees within Plumbing Company. The shareholders of the first couple of months of operation. the newly formed company at the time In early 2015, Joel Goodman thought were Joel Goodman and Mitch Pezzi. that Sanibel Plumbing Company could The operation stayed in the same loca- benefit from some external help to deal tion at 2244 Periwinkle Way. continued on page 20B

Per von Wowern (owner), Yvonne (Nave) Rider, Roger Tabor and Joel Goodman (owner) One Builder Serving Sanibel & Captiva for over 35 years started on Sanibel in 1949 by Allan and • Custom Residential Construction Sanibel Plumbing Goldie Nave. The plumbing business for the Nave family grew as the population of • Remodeling Projects Going Stronger the islands grew. • Design Team with Construction Drawings As the business grew, it offered the op- • Plans Through Completion of Project Than Ever portunity for Allan and Goldie’s children, ith a history of almost 70 years Chuck, Curtis and Yvonne, to join the Phone: (239)489.0442 on the islands, Nave Plumbing business and perform key roles. It also of- Email: [email protected] • www.gregweglarz.com fered an opportunity for Roger Tabor, who W(now Sanibel Plumbing) was State Certifi ed General Contractor License # CGC A05420 joined the company in 1970 and became 16B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 to share important information before Superior Interiors into your budget beautifully. School Smart the IEP meeting. This information may So, the next time an exciting design by Shelley M. be shared in person, by phone, regular Working With project is on your horizon, call in the Greggs, NCSP mail or email and may include draft IEPs, professionals. You won’t be sorry. evaluations and written reports prepared A Professional Barb Cacchione is an interior de- ear by the service providers. signer on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She Shelley, The parents should provide the school Decorator can be reached at barb@coindecden. My child’s with a list of their concerns and questions D by Barb Cacchione com. case manager before the IEP meeting so the school always sends home members of the team are prepared to f you want to From page 9B a draft IEP before address these concerns and questions and decorate a new the actual IEP meet- incorporate such information into the IEP Ihome or redeco- BIG ARTS Awards ing. This makes as needed. rate an existing me angry because If the IEP team chooses to use a draft room or two in Scholarships it seems like we IEP, the team must ensure that the par- your current home, Association’s Florida State Competition. haven’t worked as a team and I have no ents understand that the document is a why not call in the In order to be eligible for an award, input. I thought we were supposed to draft, and is not set in stone. If the IEP professionals? students must currently be a high school write the IEP at the IEP meeting. What team uses a draft IEP, they should provide I often find that junior or senior in the state of Florida do you know about this? a copy of the draft document to the par- many of my clients or a college student currently enrolled Julie C., Fort Myers ents well in advance of the IEP meeting. struggle with a vari- in an accredited undergraduate music Julie, The parents must have enough time to ety of design decisions when they begin a program at a university or college in the DEA 2004 discourages the use of give careful consideration to the recom- new project. Decisions like: state of Florida. Winners are first vetted “draft IEPs” because they send a mes- mendations in the draft IEP. ● What color or colors would make by a scholarship committee through a sage that parental concerns and parental Sharing information leads to healthier the most dramatic impact? robust application process that includes a participation are not valued, just as you working relationships between parents ● What furniture – size, scale, pattern student essay, references, transcripts, and have mentioned. Too often, when par- and school personnel – and better IEPs and texture, would work best in my new examples of their work, then invited to ents are presented with a “draft IEP,” for the children. room? give a 15- to 25-minute live performance many assume that the school members of Shelley Greggs is adjunct faculty at ● How do I make my new room or in front of the committee. the IEP team do not value their concerns Florida SouthWestern State College, rooms look and feel the way I want them The BIG ARTS Classical Music and input about their child. Many parents where she teaches psychology and to? Scholarship Awards will be presented at object to draft IEPs because the IEP team education courses. She is also a nation- ● Where do I find the time to shop for the upcoming Classical music concert by does not make it clear that the IEP is a ally certified school psychologist and everything that I’m going to need? the Apollo Trio on Sunday, December “draft” and therefore parents may think consultant for School Consultation ● How do I truly know what goes with 13 at 3:30 p.m. in Phillips Gallery at the that they may not have any input to the Services, a private educational consult- what? BIG ARTS Center, 900 Dunlop Road on document. Federal law tells us however, ing company. Questions for publication Decorating can often times become a Sanibel. “It is not permissible for an agency to may be addressed to smgreggs@gmail. very overwhelming prospect. And that’s The awards are funded by the Kenneth have the final IEP completed before an com. Not all questions submitted can where a designer comes in. They can L. 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Key Vaca Shrimp 1½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon coriander, ground 1 teaspoon allspice, ground 1 tablespoon butter ½ teaspoon lime juice 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon pepper sauce In a bowl, combine shrimp, coriander and allspice. Set aside. Heat butter in a skillet over medium high heat and cook shrimp 3 to 4 minutes on both sides until opaque in the center. Add lime juice, sugar and pepper sauce to pan; stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve with toasted garlic bread and green salad.

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Make sure that small grants to active duty, veterans and it’s one that means the world to our fami- derful time of the you take advantage of sleep when you surviving families so that they may also lies,” said Cotta. Iyear, which is can so that you are always at your best heal through endurance sports while hon- why it’s so impor- for work, play, holiday events and all of oring the sacrifice, free of charge. They tant to stay healthy your daily activities. If you can, try to will help cover race entry fees, coaching, Holiday Help all holiday season take a quick nap when you have some equipment and travel expenses. long. With all the extra time or a day off. Give yourself “Every weekend, we have people all Offered At Bank special celebrations a break when you can – you don’t just across the country honoring and re- and activities going deserve it, you need it! membering the sacrifice made for their Of The Islands on, it’s easy to lose I will make my alone time a freedom,” added Cotta. “We have about focus on what’s priority and cherish the quiet mo- ank of the Islands is asking its really important, and we sometimes ments 200 racers and about the same number customers and island neighbors to of families and that number grows daily over-indulge and forget to take care of Take your “me time” seriously. Bcontribute unwrapped Christmas ourselves. Here are some affirmations Whether it’s 20 minutes a day or a few as the word of our organization grew.” gifts for needy children in our commu- Barrett, who will be competing in and helpful tips for a happier, healthier hours per week, make sure that you get nity. All islanders are invited to choose holiday: in that much-needed time for yourself. the Best Damn Race Marathon in Cape an ornament from the Angel Tree in the Coral on Sunday, December 13 (in honor I am accomplishing more every “Me time” doesn’t mean cooking for bank’s Sanibel lobby. Each ornament will day by clearing the clutter from others, shopping for gifts, or any of the of U.S. Marine LCpl. Brandon Wayne indicate the age of a boy or girl hoping to Robinson, killed in action on December my mind and making lists many other things that consume your receive a gift this holiday season. Write things down to get organized. time during the holidays – it means 5, 2013) and the Everglades Ultra on “We’re so happy to be partnering February 20 (in honor of fallen U.S. You can separate tasks and responsibili- just you, by yourself, going for a walk, again with Friends Who Care on this ties into columns on a piece of paper listening to music, reading a book or Army Pfc. Patrick Allen Devoe, who died special holiday gift drive,” said office while serving his country on March 8, for work items that need to be done or whatever it takes to be alone and enjoy manager Willy Ocasio. “They have been home items that need attention, and just being you. 2009), took part in the Galloway Captiva quietly helping neighbors in need for Triathlon back in September. then you can create another column The holidays are a time for giving, more than 30 years.” for things that you need to get – like but don’t forget to give yourself some “A bunch of people came up to me Friends Who Care will be starting and asked about the name on my bib,” decorations, groceries or gifts. I am a time – to get organized, to replenish the gift-wrapping of collected gifts on firm believer in writing things down the your mind and body, and to nourish he recalled. “After I told them about December 17. Bank of the Islands invites (Medals Of Honor), everyone kept telling old fashioned way, and with so much your spirit. These simple little things customers and neighbors to drop off to remember (especially at this time of will help you keep the joy in your heart me ‘Way to go’ or ‘Well done.’ It’s kinda their gifts any time up to Wednesday, cool, because it lets the families know year), clearing the clutter from my mind for a wonderful, balanced, beautiful December 16. For more information, call and organizing it all on paper helps me holiday season. that we haven’t forgotten about their son 472-7211. or daughter’s service to the country… to prioritize and stay focused so that Beauty and lifestyle expert Kay I ultimately have more time to spend continued on page 25B

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Local Jeweler Hosts Hollywood Holiday Shoppers

On November 30, husband and wife actors Gerald McRaney and Delta Burke dropped by Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery to do some holiday shopping. The former stars of Major Dad and Designing Women even took time to pose for a picture with co-owner Dan Schuyler.

or Fresh Catch of the Day. Each din- Democrats’ ner includes salad, entrée and choice of dessert. The cost is $50 per person. To Holiday Party reserve a place for dinner, send a check he Democratic Club of the Islands made to DCI, Box 898, Sanibel, FL will hold its annual holiday party 33957. Checks must be accompanied by Ton Thursday, December 17 at 6 names and entrée choices for each indi- p.m. at the Blue Coyote Supper Club vidual attending and should be received at Beachview Golf and Country Club. by December l3. A cash bar will be available at 6 p.m. All members as well as those wish- Dinner begins at 7 p.m. ing to join, or supporters of progressive The entrée choices are Kurobuta causes, are invited to attend. For more Coyote Chop, Filet of Beef Tenderloin, information, call June Sieber at 395-9078 or e-mail [email protected]. ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 21B deaRPharmacist A1c, a biomarker of blood sugar. Other Feeling like you want to sprinkle cin- local residents to attend a free balance research suggests that cinnamon extract namon on your coffee, hot chocolate, screening to find out about their fall risk How To Choose supports healthy cholesterol and triglycer- oatmeal or barbecue chicken? Go ahead and what they can do to get help to ide levels. with my blessings. It’s a natural anti- improve balance and minimize the risk of The Right A comprehensive review article inflammatory agent. It reduces levels of falling. published in 2014 in Evidence-Based inflammatory cytokines including the big- The next balance screening will be Cinnamon Complementary and Alternative gest offenders, this means it acts like a held on Tuesday, December 15 from 10 by Suzy Cohen, RPh Medicine discussed the power of cin- wet blanket to a fire. It could help you if a.m. to noon at the Gulf Coast Medical namon’s Insulin-Potentiating Factor or you have an autoimmune disease, Lyme, Center Medical Office Building in the ear IPF. This compound found in cinnamon biotin or mold-related illness or cancer. Rehabilitation Services, Suite 250, Readers: makes better use of the insulin your body Why? Because it controls the levels of 13685 Doctor’s Way in Fort Myers. D This time makes, explaining why type 2 diabetes compounds which (in excess) make you A balance screening participant will of year, cinnamon is might respond. Cinnamon has 20 times hurt. These include nitric oxide (iNOS), complete a questionnaire prior to going wafting everywhere. the IPF power as other spices. It also COX-2, NF-kappa B, TNF-alpha and through balance testing stations manned The smell of cinna- contains special plant-derived antioxidants lipopolysaccharides (LPS) produced intes- by licensed physical therapists. A sum- mon sticks in apple like rutin, catechin and quercetin known tinal bacteria during “leaky” gut. Because mary of test results and findings will be cider or cinnamon to support allergies, insulin utilization, cinnamon blocks angiogenesis cutting off reviewed during an “exit interview” with a buns (oops, did I just cholesterol and immunity. the food supply to cancer, it might have licensed physical therapist. say that out loud?!) is But it’s not just about blood sugar, some mild, but positive effect on tumor Call 343-1645 now to make a reser- enough to make my compounds and naturally-occurring essen- progression. Now you can rationalize a vation. mouth water. tial oils from cinnamon have antibiotic second cup of eggnog, so long as you There are two forms of cinnamon properties. It can target Staph aureus, sprinkle cinnamon on it. on the market. I bet you have plain old Salmonella, E. coli, Pseudomonas aerugi- This information is not intended “Cassia” cinnamon because that is the nosa, as well as Candida. to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- commercial variety sold in all supermar- The active ingredients in cinnamon tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The kets. Clinical trials almost always use this could help your brain. Cinnamon may 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered type of cinnamon on their participants, reduce swelling and protect from oxygen pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. so it’s not bad. But the superior “true” deprivation or high levels of the excitotox- SuzyCohen.com. form of cinnamon is called “Ceylon” in called glutamate. Cinnamon protects Send your and it’s available at spice shops. I think it mitochondria after stroke and increases tastes better. levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotropic Free Balance editorial copy to: Cinnamon was mentioned through- factor). It reduces tau proteins and beta out the Bible so its medicinal properties amyloid plaques commonly found in Screening [email protected] have been well-documented for centuries. Alzheimer’s disease. Maybe there would Most of you have heard that cinnamon be subtle benefits for people who have nintentional falls are the lead- spice can support diabetes by reducing experienced TBI (traumatic brain injuries), ing cause of death due to injury blood sugar. In a recent clinical trial, 109 Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s or post- Uamong Florida residents ages 65 people with type 2 diabetes were evalu- concussion syndrome. Why not? It’s a years and older and the fourth leading ated and those who received cinnamon simple, affordable therapeutic intervention cause of death due to injury overall. enjoyed a slight reduction in hemoglobin with few side effects, plus it tastes great. Lee Memorial Health System invited 22B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 are robbing her blind. Keeping her in her Mom And Me home is very expensive and it would be so much easier for us to have her where she would be safe. What would you sug- gest we do now? Andrea Dear Andrea, I do not think a 92-year-old woman should be in such control. While her spunk is an asset in some areas, some- thing should be done to protect her from herself and help you with her care. If she refuses to help you, I think it would be appropriate for you to seek the help of authorities who are experienced with this by Lizzie and Pryce type of problem. Lizzie izzie and Pryce answer your ques- Dear Andrea, tions and give advice about aging The short answer is, if your mother is Lconcerns from a two-generational competent, can afford in-home care and perspective. A mother and daughter is reasonably safe, she can live where she team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health wants to live. If she is not competent, educator, and Pryce is a licensed psycho- cannot afford the services she needs in therapist in private practice who special- the home and is unsafe, abused and/ izes in the care of elders and people with or neglected, there are proper and legal Food pantry donation chronic illnesses. avenues to use. Dear Mom & Me, Talk with her attorney to understand Lee Memorial Rehabilitation Feeds My 92-year-old mother is driving me legal competence. Talk with Adult Protec- crazy. She is a very determined woman tive Services to gain an understanding of The Hungry Through Salvation Army who has lived in the same house since the statutes around abuse and neglect. her early childhood and has outlived two Your family is not the first or the last to he Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties received a donation husbands there. She refuses to leave and struggle with this issue. There are com- by local healthcare provider, Lee Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital. On Monday, go into a sheltered environment. munity resources and professionals that Trepresentatives from the rehabilitative hospital brought hundreds of dollars worth Her attorney says we should forcibly can assist you and your mother with a of canned and dry goods to The Salvation Army’s food pantry located at 2476 Edison remove her. Her physician says that she plan. Avenue in Fort Myers. should leave, and he would help us by Pryce The Salvation Army distributes food to more than 150 families each Tuesday and giving her some type of medication. She Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is 600 families per month. That number has been on the rise in recent days. “Last week requires around-the-clock help and they [email protected]. on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, 178 families were served at our pantry,” said Major Tim Gilliam, area commander for The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry & Glades counties. “Food is a basic need that can’t be overlooked, even this time of year when we like to think about toys and gifts for kids. We are so grateful for the Rehabilitation Doctor and Dietitian intake; and 4) foods to avoid. Hospital at Lee Memorial Health System for meeting this important need.” MyPlate’s website offers simple and The employees at the 60-bed inpatient facility collected canned and dry goods for MyPlate Food straightforward information for the per- several weeks before delivering them to the food pantry to be sorted and distributed. son confused by the maze of nutrition This is the first in what will be a series of philanthropic projects taken on by the group, Guide Simplifies information out there. With the obesity said spokeswoman Dina Alsante. The goal is to give back to the community to the epidemic plaguing Americans, people most vulnerable in this community that is already being served by Lee Memorial Health Nutrition Message need to know the basics, watch their System. Through this project, 163 employees at the rehab hospital are also afforded portions and, as the new guidelines say, the opportunity to learn about the host of services offered by The Salvation Army “enjoy your food but eat less of it.” every day of the year. The “foods to avoid” list is also Lee Memorial Health Systems has been a long-term partner to The Salvation simple and straightforward. We love Army’s medical services including its We Care specialty referral program, Project that water is being encouraged in place Dentists Care, and medical respite unit for the homeless. “We are pleased to deepen of sugary drinks. Prepackaged foods are our relationship with Lee Memorial and are so appreciative for their support,” said also listed as a food to avoid. We agree! Major Gilliam. “They are a great example of how local groups can come together out- The fresher you eat, the less you have side of their typical roles to make this community a better place to live.” to worry about additives. Make a difference. Visit The Salvation Army’s website to learn how to host a suc- We love that vegetables take up half cessful food drive, www.salvationarmyleecounty.org. The Salvation Army is a United the plate, but fruit is not the best com- Way partner agency. ponent of half your plate, as fructose is a sugar. Americans are also asked to by Ross Hauser, MD and Marion switch from full fat dairy products to Hauser, MS, RD low-fat or fat-free dairy. Unfortunately, there is very little mention of the fantas- oving past the often confus- tic sources of necessary fat such as oils, ing Food Guide Pyramid, the nuts and avocado, which should not be Mnewer MyPlate icon is a simpler ignored. version. It shows what a person’s meal We love the simplicity of MyPlate should look like using a picture of a and hope people will seek out fresher plate divided into four categories, which food and an increase in vegetables to include fruits, vegetables, grains and comprise their plate at mealtime. protein. Fruits and vegetables take up This information is not intended to half the plate while grains and protein treat, cure or diagnose your condition. take up the other half, with grains being Caring Medical and Rehabilitation a slightly larger segment. A small circle Services has two locations: one in Oak to the right of the plate designates Park, Illinois, and one in Fort Myers. dairy. It was established in 1991 by Ross The goal of MyPlate is to put forth Hauser, MD, and Marion Hauser, MS, several simple messages: 1) an empha- RD. They can be reached at info@car- sis on more fruit and vegetable con- ingmedical.com. sumption; 2) portion sizes; 3) water ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 23B Eden Energy Medicine “EEM stuff” seems to really work in a ence immediately. If you have a question, email Karen practical way. Thank you all for sharing – it is nice to Semmelman at SemmEnergyCenter@ Figure 8s On A As she reflected on this, the 6-year- let readers periodically hear the benefits gmail.com. Learn more at www.sem- old popped into the living room to check others report, rather than just reading my melmanenergy.com. EEM does not Child’s Back on the Bruins score (he plays hockey suggestions on the use of energy. diagnose or cure illness, but working and his father is from Boston). He had Have fun with your energy. Next with subtle energies of the body has Causes Sleep requested she keep the TV on so he week’s topic is Figure 8s – What, Why been shown to help many conditions. by Karen L. knew she would have a full report of the and How they work.” Semmelman, game. After he popped out a second Certified EEM, time and it was getting late, she thought she would sit quietly with him in his • Emotional or physical discomfort JD, AAML (03-12) room. He reported that he was carefully Got A Problem? • Environmental factors like noise, eaching the listening for all sounds in case there might light or extreme temperatures (hot or first year of be an emergency needing his attention. Dr. Connie Is In cold) that interfere with sleep Tthe Eden Obviously, having trouble allowing himself by Constance • Some medications (those used to Energy Medicine to sleep (Triple Warmer on high alert), Clancy treat colds, allergies, high blood pressure (EEM) Foundation’s Ann thought if the 8s worked for the and asthma) may interfere with sleep program provides youngest, why not try it for this child. So Q: Can you tell • Interferences in normal sleep sched- wonderful oppor- as they softly talked, she began doing 8s me the difference ule (jet lag or switching from a day to tunities to hear on his back. Guess what? He was out like between acute and night shift, for example) new creative and a light in several minutes! chronic insomnia? You may want to try a glass of warm effective uses of EEM. One of my stu- Why does this work? 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For some of you, this may all has insomnia at least three nights a week while quietly talking and soothing him. be new, but for those following the col- for a month or longer. Island Sun She continued for several minutes and, umn regularly, you will recognize many of Causes of acute insomnia may include: all of a sudden, he was in a profoundly these systems. Try the 8s on any part of • Significant stress (job loss, divorce, Call 395-1213 deep sleep, not waking again while she you that needs attention – see the differ- death, move, etc.) was there. She was amazed that this • Illness

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This can slavery nor involuntary servitude ... shall ing flat surfaces from the weather and My Stars serve as a counterweight to the mounting exist within the United States.” exposing them to the critic.” FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 14, 2015 effects of the season’s growing commer- ● On Dec. 14, 1909, workers place ● Only one state has a one-syllable ARIES (March 21 to April 19) At this cialization. the last of the 3.2 million 10-pound name: Maine. time you might want to resist that other- SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to bricks that pave the Indianapolis Motor ● A married couple in Batavia, New wise admirable Aries penchant for getting December 21) Taking on that recent Speedway in Indiana. Since then, most of York, had such a turbulent marriage that to the heart of a matter quickly. Keep in challenge impressed a lot of important that brick has been buried under asphalt, the wife had a restraining order issued to mind that a delicate situation calls for decision-makers. 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Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days On Market Cases Fort Myers Beach 2014 5,058 $4,200,000 $3,900,000 224 Shell Harbor Sanibel 1971 3,256 $2,175,000 $2,000,000 258 Town And River Fort Myers 2007 6,710 $2,390,000 $1,990,000 1,277 Useppa Island Useppa Island 1992 3,121 $1,625,000 $1,450,000 417 Town And River Fort Myers 1974 3,364 $1,425,000 $1,425,000 0 Vittoria Fort Myers 2015 4,012 $1,377,000 $1,265,000 135 Sanctuary Bonita Springs 1993 4,146 $1,250,000 $1,200,000 16 Cape Coral Cape Coral 1968 2,276 $1,149,000 $1,100,000 6 Del Sega Sanibel 1995 2,625 $989,000 $958,000 6 Imperial Shores Bonita Springs 2014 3,203 $948,000 $915,000 226

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SERVICES OFFERED BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS LIVE Shore Fishing: HELLE’S CLEANING SERVICES DOCKAGE ON THE Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Hourly, Daily, Weekly ISLANDS Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 and Monthly. Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 Don't Harm The Fish ☼NS 1/4 PC TFN Captiva Island 472-5800 The Jacaranda has live enter- ☼RS 1/4 NC TFN tainment Friday and Saturday with by Capt. Matt Mitchell The Wildfire Blues Band, playing anding a big fi sh from the it out of the water – and do it classic rock and R&B. Sunday beach can be hard on the quickly. is CJ & Friends, playing oldies, Lfi sh. Dragging a fi sh up • Before releasing, revive JERRY’S FOODS VEHICLES FOR SALE Motown, rock ‘n’ roll and country. onto the sand if you’re going the fi sh while holding it in the WAITRESSES OR WAITERS Renata plays funk, jazz, contem- to release it is not an option as water; moving it slowly back Looking for experienced Waitresses or porary and dance on Monday. it usually damages or kills the and forth so water goes over its Waiters with open availability Monday GOLF CART FOR SALE On Tuesday, it’s Sir Mitch, playing fi s h . gills. The fi sh will let you know through Sunday. If interested call classic rock, R&B and dance. • Hold the fi sh in the water when it’s ready to swim off. and ask for Kim 472-9300. while you unhook it if you’re • Florida just recently ☼ Wednesday is Barbara Dexter, NS 5/29 CC TFN playing contemporary, oldies and going to release it. changed the regulations on current hits. Thursday is Eric Mal- • The less you can touch a fi shing from shore. Florida ibu, playing contemporary, reggae fi sh before release the better residents as well as out of state and dance. for the fi sh. visitors need a fi shing license HELP WANTED • If you want a picture with to fi sh from shore. The Crow’s Nest Beach Bar the fi sh, support it as you lift & Grille at ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva has live entertainment RETAIL SHOP ON SANIBEL with Bad Banditos on Friday and Sales person with interest in antiques. Street legal, “gas” powered. Saturday. Crab shows are on Basic computer knowledge and record $6,500. 239-209-6500 Mondays and Thursdays. Gatlin keeping, year round position. Approx.30 ☼NS 7/17 BM TFN hrs. a week some weekends. Send resume plays Wednesday through Sat- or info. to [email protected] urday. ☼NS 12/11 CC 1/1 The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva features FOR SALE music by Gary Earle on Thursday and Friday. Gene Federico plays on Saturday. Gary Earle plays TROLLEY DRIVER POSITION Sunday; Mark Dupuy plays on PT, Flexible hours - Fun, energetic, people FURNITURE Monday; Perry English plays on person, with safe driving record. 2 twin size Murphy beds complete. Tuesday; and Gene Federico CDL class C with passenger endorsement Great condition. $275. for the pair. plays on Wednesday. license. Knowledge of the islands a plus! 828-289-4540 on Sanibel Sea Breeze Café at Sundial Call Evelyn at 239-472-8443 ☼NS 12/4 CC 12/11 Beach Resort & Spa has live for interview or send resume to island style entertainment on [email protected] ☼NS 11/20 CC 12/11 Mondays and a Spanish guitarist on Wednesdays. Traditions on the Beach at Island Inn has live music Friday and Saturday with Joe McCormick and Marvilla Marzan, playing HAIR STYLIST BOOTH CAUTION Broadway, Latin hits, pop and RENTAL AVAILABLE R&B. On Wednesday, it’s Woody Join our Professionals at the New Brubaker on piano, saxophone McGregor Salon. Increase your income, and vocals. Joe McCormick per- be your own Boss. Positive, friendly, forms on Thursday.. comfortable atmosphere. Close to FMB & Sanibel. Located in the busy, McGregor Il Cielo has live entertainment Pointe Shopping Center near K-mart. GARAGE • with Scott McDonald on Thursday, For Info call Anita 239-233-9882 Friday and Saturday. ☼RS 3/13 CC TFN MOVING • YARD The Island Cow on Periwinkle SALES Way has live entertainment on Fri- day with Gene Federico. Jay Helt plays on Saturday. Dan Confrey VOLUNTEERS NEEDED plays on Sunday. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell RC Otter’s on Andy Rosse Museum needs Education and Great Hall MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Lane, Captiva, has live music daily volunteers. No experience necessary, will Dec. 12, 9 AM - 2 PM, 1243 Sand Castle with dining inside and out. train. Please contact Melanie at Road, Sanibel. Antiques, furniture, costume Restaurant owners/managers, (239) 395-2233 ext 11. jewelry, Christmas items, microwave, ☼NS 7/11 NC TFN please email or fax any changes appliances, lighting fi xtures and much to your entertainment much more. No early birds please. ☼NS 12/4 CC 12/11 schedule to [email protected] or 395-2299.

★ ★ ★ PLACE CLASSIFIED - online at - www.IslandSunNews.com ★ ★ ★ 30B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 Pets Of The Week i, my name is Bert, Hand I am a 2-year-old fawn and white, neutered male German Sheperd/ NEWSPAPER Pit Bull Terrier. I Sanibel & Captiva Islands have a special friend that walks me every CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 morning at the shel- Emergency ...... 911 ter. When I see her, Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 my eyes light up and Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 my body language On Call Captiva Deputy...... 477-1000 communicates joy Fire Department - Sanibel ...... 472-5525 and happiness. Bert ID #640863 Mia ID #641255 Fire Department - Captiva ...... 472-9494 You’d get that same Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 welcome from me every day if you adopt me. I’m a huggable, lovable, trusting, loyal, teddy bear of a Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 guy who would just love to be a member of your family. Please come visit me! Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 Adoption Fee: $75 (includes a free gift while supplies last during Animal Services Home 4 The Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 Holidays Adoption Promo) City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 My name is Mia, and I am a 4-month-old brown tabby domestic short hair female. Now’s the time to Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 adopt a kitty or two since we are two for one in adoption fee. I’m adorable, playful, inquisitive, entertain- Building Department ...... 472-4555 ing and cuddly. You can take me home and one of my friends here at the shelter too! Planning Department ...... 472-4136 Adoption Fee: $50 (includes a free gift while supplies last during Animal Services Home 4 The Library - Sanibel ...... 472-2483 Holidays Adoption Promo) Library - Captiva ...... 239-533-4890 For information about this week’s pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Services’ Post Office - Sanibel ...... 472-1573 website at www.LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer to the animal’s ID number. The website Post Office - Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 updates every hour so you will be able to see if these or any other pets are still available. Post Office - Captiva ...... 472-1674 Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 The shelter is open for adoptions from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Center 4 Life - Senior Center ...... 472-5743 shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off ARTS Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 and county license if three months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six BIG ARTS - Barrier Island Group for the Arts ...... 395-0900 months and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 288-2535 The adoption package is valued at $500. Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 PAWS Of Sanibel can foster or adopt, call Pam at PAWS, 472- Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 4823, as soon as possible. The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 Sampson And Delilah Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 SW Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 Ghost Of The CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABWA - American Business Women’s Assoc...... 565-7872 or 433-7798 Causeway Islands American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL AWS of Audubon Society ...... 472-3744 Sanibel CHR Community Housing & Resources ...... 472-1189 Phas Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 trapped the so- CROW - Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife ...... 472-3644 called Ghost of FISH of Sanibel - Friends in Service Here ...... 472-4775 the Causeway Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 Islands. She’s Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 a beautiful, all- Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 white female, Kiwanis Club ...... 677-7299 Sampson approximately League of Women Voters ...... [email protected] 1 to 3 years of Lions Club, Jeff MacDonald ...... 302-521-1158 age. She has Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 been spayed, MOAA - Military Officers Assc. of America, Alex MacKenzie . . . . 395-9232 microchipped, Newcomers ...... 472-9332 Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 combo tested, Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 and has had her PAWS ...... 472-4823 vaccinations. Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 PAWS just Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org learned she Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 was out there Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 last week, but Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... www.usps.org/localusps/sancap now hears from Sanibel-Captiva Republican Caucus ...... 395-1202 locals that’s Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 Sanibel Youth Soccer...... www.sanibelsoccer.org . . 395-2040 Delilah she’s been out United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 there since Island Girl ampson and Delilah are six years old, not June. United Way 211 Helpline 24 hour ...... 211 or 433-3900 siblings. They are neutered and spayed This sweet girl is very frightened, but not Zonta Club ...... 728-1971 Srespectively and up to date on all their aggressive, and is looking for someone to love her ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 shots. They were seen by the vet a couple of forever. Call Pam @ PAWS 472-4823 if you can weeks ago. They lost their owner over the week- JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 foster or adopt this lovely kitty. Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 end and are in desperate need of a new home, If you’re ever aware of a stray animal that SCCF Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation ...... 472-2329 together. They are gorgeous kitties and extreme- needs to be rescued, also call Pam. ly loving of one another and their people. If you To be listed in calling card email your information to: [email protected] ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 31B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME answers on page 27B 32B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 11, 2015 SPECTACULAR GULF TO BAY ESTATE ON CAPTIVA ISLAND CAPTIVA BEACH PRIME LOCATION AT BEACH HOMES WE MAKE IT EASY. 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