WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - - 'Ding' island Darling 'Ding' Darling hosts eariy edu- cators workshop r REPORTER - Page 3 SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA VOLUME 49, NUMBER 35 VISIT US ONLINE AT CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM 75 s.com "Living on Sanibei, I feel safer from terrorism than I do anywhere else I ant at 'Tween Waters Inn. Ten years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, Lynn travel, both in the U.S. and abroad. I am thankful that I can call this "Anne Joffe walked in and said she had Ridtehoover was a teacher in Marietta. Ga. island refuge my home. And that is a very big blessing." just heard on her radio that a plane had hit On that Tuesday morning, she recalled one of the towers," Baer remembered. beginning the day with her kindergarten "Fifteen minutes later, an employee of the class. — Patty Sprankle resort interrupted the meeting and suggested And then, tragedy tell upon America. that we take a look at the story being broad- "Word spread quickly, without bringing ed from the school. It was at that point that Reporter sought out the personal stories from cast live on the television. As we sat in awe attention to the situation for fear that the chil- the reality of the situation really began to sink some of Sanibei and Captiva* s citizens, com- watching this horrific situation unfold, it sud- dren would be terribly upset," said in. munity and business leaders, well known denly became clear that Sanibei and Captiva Ridlefaoover. "Suddenly, parents were com- "Our world, as we knew it, was over," she through their activities and actions. didn't really have any challenges after all. ing to check out their children, calmly and said. Jean Baer said that she remembers that What became evident is that we were pail of quickly." Ai the I Oth anniversary of the 9/11 ter- day "'like it was yesterday," meeting with the By 10 a.m., all of the children had depart- rorist attacks arrives this weekend, the Island Sanibei & Captiva Islands Chamber of • See ANNIVERSARY, page 6 Residents invited to add input at budget hearing
By JEFF LYSIAK [email protected] When council members convene on Saturday morning, they are expected to Togo propose a city budget of $46,766,1 79 and adopt a millage rate of 2.1561 for What: First budget public hearing Fiscal Year 2012. The millage rate introduced on July 19 is identical to the When: Saturday, Sept. 10 current rate but is .0032 percent less 9 a.m. than the roll-back rate of 2.1630. According to the report presented to Where: MacKenzie Hall the council by Finance Director Sylvia 800 Dunlop Road Edwards and City Manager Judie Zimomra, residents are currently pay- For more information: ing $259.08 in taxes per $100,000 of www. mysan ibel .com
See HEARING, page 7 JEFF LYSIAK. John Grey, left, stands next to Alex Werner in front of the structure known as the Morning Glories House at the Sanibei Historical Museum & Village on Tuesday. Additional input sought Project at Historical Museum on transportation study aims to restore Sears house ByJEFFLYSIAK ommendations are completed, we'd like to [email protected] give anyone that has not yet submitted their By JEFF LYSIAK According to Alex Werner, president Only 10 days remain for those wishing to comments a chance to do so," program offi- [email protected] of the Sanibei Historical Museum & cials stated in an e-mail.. "Comments Usually when somebody paints a Village, the organization's board of provide feedback on the project recommen- received will be used to further refine the structure, they intend to make it look directors approved an "interior facelift" dations to the Paul S_ Sarbanes Transit in . project recommendations." almost new again. But at the Sanibei of Morning Glories, a Sears & Roebuck Parks program - formerly known as the Since 2008, the program has invited pub- Historical Museum &. Village, nearly Co. prefabricated home purchased in Alternative Transportation in Parks and lic participation and has conducted five the opposite is the desired result. 1925 by Martin Mayer. After soliciting Public Lands (ATPPL) program - which On Tuesday, a crew from John Grey bids for the work, the organization has been under discussion on the island for Painting began a refurbishment project selected John Grey Painting to com- more than three yeais. See STUDY, page 6 at the Morning Glories House. The plete the restoration work. The program, originally designed to assist work includes repainting the historic "(John Grey Painting) was chosen national parks and public lands — including home's interior which, when complet- not only because they offered us the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife ed, hopes-to mirror the original appear- $1,300 for an in-kind donation of serv- Refuges — in managing their visitation, • 9 UW-ZMSe *H T3SINVS ance of the building soon after it arrived while meeting the primary goal of providing on the island some 85 years ago. sanctuary habitats for various wildlife. an donmna QU See PROJECT, page 7 "Before the revisions to the project rec-
Editorial 4 Letters to the Editor 5 Business News .11 IHSIDETODAY Word on the island .4 Obituaries 6 Preserving Paradise 13 41 Governor proclaims September 2011 as 'Florida Preparedness Month' campaign to promote the value disaster and to help family strikes," said Bryan W. Koon, 00 Submitted by MELANIE MOTISKA of disaster preparedness. members, friends and neigh- Florida's Director of 41 "It is essential that bors to become better prepared Emergency Management. Xi Last Thursday, Governor Rick Scott proclaimed Floridians take the time to pre- as well. "This campaign advises all September 2011 as "Florida pare their families, homes and "This is an excellent opportu- Florida residents to prepare businesses 'for the possibility nity for residents to get involved today and GET A PLAN! for .01 Preparedness Month" to raise awareness amongst all of natural and other disasters," in local efforts such as Citizen what nature or mankind may Floridians on the importance said' Governor Scott. "We Corps, Community Emergency bring tomorrow." as of being prepared for all haz- encourage every resident to Response Teams, and local faith For more information on ards that face the state, recognize the importance of and community-based organiza- 'Florida Preparedness Month,' In recognition of the month, creating a plan now, to ensure tions," said Scott. "Through the Florida Division of Emergency Management and H the Florida Division of they are ready to protect them- these organizations, Floridians Emergency Management will selves and their loved ones can prepare for disasters and to GET A PLAN!, visit participate with more than from the wide array of hazards build greater resiliency in our www.FloridaDisaster.org. You 3,200 public and private sec- we face in Florida." communities." can also follow us on Facebook at tor organizations throughout Florida residents are also "Hurricane Irene was a the country as a part of encouraged to take time this powerful reminder that we all www.Facebook.com/FloridaS ERT and on Twitter at National PreparedriHis Month Governor Rick Scott month to learn about commu- need to be prepared for a and the Ready.gov awareness nity efforts available during a potential disaster before it http://twitter.com/FLSERT. Democratic Club of the Islands Radel to address Republican Women's Club screens 'Iron Jawed Angels' Submitted by JODY VAN COONEY Burns and their sisters-in- Trey Radel, host of "Daybreak with Trey Radel" airing on TV-6 "3 Submitted by EDWARD SIEBER and 92.5 Fox News, will speak on "Legislative Issues of the Day" dur- For 133 years, American women arms being arrested on. ing the Tuesday, Sept. 20 luncheon meeting of the Fort Myers did not have the right to vote in trumped-up charges and Republican Women's Club. national elections. "Iron Jawed imprisoned. The actors, Before his current TV and radio Angels," which has been called a including Julia Ormond and shows, Radel served Southwest Florida "sexy exuberant tour de force" film, Angelica Huston, give fer- as a journalist, working as both an a will be screened at the Thursday, vent, determined perform- 0 Sept. 15 meeting of the Democratic ances in this rambunctious anthor and reporter in the field. He is Club of the Islands on Sanibel. and intense HBO film. married to FOX 4 anchor Amy Wegmann. Taking a fresh and contemporary Firing up an effusive con- The public is invited to attend the look at a pivotal event in American temporary pop score, a luncheon and the program being held at history, this film tells the true story sweeping restless camera The Helm Club, The Landings, located of how defiant and brilliant young and a vibrant palette match activists, played by Hillary Swank the suffragettes' radiant in South Fort Myers. A social hour and Lucy Bums, took die women's dynamism as formidable tes- begins at 11:15 a.m. The noon lunch timony to the sacrifices and (cost $16), business meeting and pro- suffrage movement by storm, put- CONTRIBUTED I ting their lives at risk to help blood shed for women's gram follow. Trey Radel, pictured Reservations are required- by American women win the right to enfranchisement. "Iron with wife Amy T3 vote. Jawed Angels" may just Thursday, Sept. 15, and may be made Wegmann, will speak at by contacting Tina Laurie at'239-489- The fight for women's voting rights has rarely been embarrass people to actually go to the polls. the next Fort Myers 4701-. given as dramatic a treatment as in "Iron Jawed All island Democrats and friends are invited to Republican Women's The Fort Myers Republican Angels." This isn't a nice little story of sweet suffra- attend the free showing on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 Club meeting. gettes marching down Pennsylvania Avenue. Swank p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road. Women's Club is affiliated with the has a steamy moment in a bathtub, and the editing is Popcorn and drinks will accompany the film. Stay for Florida Federation of Republican jagged and flashy .The mounting energy of the fight — a discussion about this epic struggle. Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. and the increasingly nasty, opposition - gains real For more information, send an e-mail to Additional information about the club may be obtained by contacting momentum when a wartime picket line leads to Paul, [email protected] or call 395-9078. Marilyn Stout, President, at 239-549-5629. i in mm a O<
Seaside Dining Taste of the Islands "People's Choice Award" Winner Seven Continuous Years Lunch & Dinner 472-8138 428 • vvww.sanibelthrillencom ANIBEL MARINA Reservations are required • Also Available for Private Charters Departing from Sanibel Marina 634 N Yachtsman.Drive< ... • 634 N. Yachtsman Dr. • Sanibel Island www.saiiibelaiarina.cttm 'Ding' Darling hosts early educators workshop 3? Submitted by CHELLE KOSTER WALTON Growing^ Up Day cure and elementary school educa- tors in Lee, Charlotte or Collier county teach- ing students ages 3 to 7 are invited to a free 9? "Growing Up WILD" teachers workshop at % J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. The workshop will be H offered on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. receive a copy of the program guide, until 1 p.m. "Growing Up Wild: Exploring Nature with I The workshop is open free to the first 30 Young Children" and as an introduction to educators to register. "Ding" Darling resources that will help them make their pro- Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge gram a success. Teachers create a ea (DDWS) will provide breakfast and drawing To register for "Growing Up WILD" fictional bird for prizes and will also reimburse Sanibel cause- please send an e-mail to the class for a way tolls. [email protected] with your name, WILD educators •8 program at "Growing Up WILD" is an early child- contact information and affiliation; or call ff"f- hood education program that builds on chil- Becky Wolff at 472-1100 ext. 236 for more "Ding" Darling fD National Wildlife 3 dren's sense of wonder about nature and information. This program is offered in part- Refuge. invites them to explore wildlife and the world nership with the Florida Wildlife re Commission. around them. oo Through a wide range of activities and As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, CONTRIBUTED experiences, "Growing Up WILD" provides DDWS works to support J.N. "Ding" an early foundation for developing positive Dialing National Wildlife Refuge's mission impressions about the natural world and life- of conservation, wildlife and habitat protec- long social and academic skills. tion, research, and public education through For more information about "Growing charitable donations and Refuge Nature Up Wild," check out the website at Shop proceeds. www.projectwild.org/GrawingUpWlLD.ht To support DDWS and the refuge with a 1 in. tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdarling.so- •a The program training will introduce ciety.org or contact Birgie Vertesch at 239- teachers to the "Growing Up WILD" niaieri- 292-0566, 472-1100 ext. 4 or send an e- als and aclivities. At the workshop, they will mail to [email protected]. P § LeeTran, Publix team up to assist Food Bank Submitted by JODY VAN COONEY Here's a grocery shopper alert! On Sunday, Sept. 18, Lee County Transit (LeeTran) is deploying its fleet of buses S3 to all Publix Supermarket locations throughout Lee County to collect food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. This is the third annual "Fill Our Fleet "8 - Feed Our Hungry" promotion LeeTran 2 and Publix have participated in. Last and other employees are volunteering year, 72,998 pounds of food were col- their day's labor to serve the community. lected during the one-day event. Publix Harry Chapin Food Bank Associate will have pre-packaged sacks of gro- Director Joyce Jacobs noted that the food ceries for the public to purchase; individ- bank is hoping for the same outpouring ual purchases will also be welcome. of support that they experienced in the LeeTran buses will park in the Publix National Association of Letter Carrier parking lots from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for Food Drive in May. shoppers to fill bins with nonperishable Additional information about or to . CONTRIBUTED food. At 3 p.m., the buses will caravan to contribute financially to the Harry Junior docent Daniel Young, left, and public programs specialist Diane the Harry Chapin Food Bank's Fowler Chapin Food Bank, contact 239-334- Thomas work on the Shell Museum's Fourth of July float. Street warehouse, where, volunteers will 7007 or visit www.harrychapinfood- unload the donations. LeeTran drivers Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum bank.org. to hold Junior Docent training complete Special to the REPORTER (A refresher course for seventh and $74 EYE EXAM The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum eighth graders will be held at the same Looking for quality eye care but have no insurance? will conduct volunteer junior docent train- time on Monday, Oct. 3 and 10.) Let us help bring your life back into focus. ing for sixth graders. The live tank service This is an opportunity for .young shell project requires six hours of training, and lovers to earn community service hours while those sessions will be held after school at learning about marine mollusks in the live Jonathan M. Frantz, MD Cataract & LAS1K Specialist the museum from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on tank or in their natural marine habitats. The Monday, Sept. 12,19 and 26. more they are taught about marine mollusks, they more they can help museum visitors bet- 542-4123 Once training has been successfully 3515 Del Prado Blvd. • Cape Q completed, junior docents may lead live ter understand and appreciate mollusks, their tank demonstrations and assist museum habitats, reproduction, travel and locomotion, EYE HEALTH 418-0999 visitors in the Great Hall from October protection and survival, and feeding. BETTER VISION IN SIGHT 12731 New Brittany Blvd. • FoHH through April. Past junior docents have For more information about becoming www.bettervision.net also helped as summer camp counselors, a junior docent, contact the museum's constructed Fourth of July floats, and Public Programs Specialist Diane Thomas * Exam with optometrist, not valid with other discounts or insurance... \ • mmwmsmxmstmmumnm, manned museum booths during "Ding" at 395-2233 or e-mail her at BfliBUMiHuianauiaitiiiLiiici . a n lamva Darling Days. •org. island
OPINIONS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM 0© Word on the Island What football team(s) will you be rooting for this season?
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"My team is the New York "I'm a Colts fan from "We're both Green Bay "I root for the Philadelphia "My teams are the University Giants. I think they're gonna go Indianapolis. I hope Peyton Packers fans. Last year was Eagles. They look really good of Illinois and the St. Louis 10-6 and make the playoffs." Manning gets back in there very exciting, and this year may this year." Rams. I've been a Rams season quickly." be exciting, too." ticket holder since 1995."
island REPORTER Editorial (USPS 813580 234.0 Periwinkle Way Hoping for healing, and praying for peace Sanibel, FL 33957 Phone: (239)472-1587 When it comes right down to Sept. 11, 2001, five stories dom- nated along Periwinkle Way country be hated for the free- Fax:(239)472-8398 it, there is only one question inated the front page: three years later by Hurricane doms we enjoy? In retaliation to Web: captivasaiiibel.com which remains unanswered from • The community gathering Charley — many of yesteryear's the attacks, who do we intend on the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist in support of 9/11 victims and headlines remain as relevant in punishing in our continuing Publisher attacks. their families 2011 as they were in 2001. "War on Terrorism," and will Scoll Blonde Why? • An alligator killing a long- Zimomra, for example, is that war ever end? Is there hope [email protected] As we are about to look back time resident and environmental about to celebrate her 10th that our children will live in a Executive Editor on the first decade following the advocate anniversary as City Manager. world where everybody lives by Jeff Lysiak most catastrophic event to occur jlysiak@breezi'fienispapers.com • City Council approving the The council will convene this the "Golden Rule" most of us on American soil, most of us proposed^ budget and previous weekend to complete' the first were raised by: "One should treat Advertising Sales may reflect on how our lives year's tax rate public hearing on next year's others as' one would like others to Debi Robison have changed in the years since [email protected] • Judie Zimomra being proposed budget, which had treat oneself." And why, even Victor Brust 9/11. Some people are still appointed Sanibel City Manager been introduced in July with a after a decade, does the pain of vbrust@breezenewspaper.'i.i'oin haunted by the images they • The herbicide poisoning of millage rate identical to last 9/11 still feel like a new wound? Classifieds and Subscriptions remember from that fateful day, five Australian pines on year's final approved rate. And Why? Unfortunately, we may Sliiiiene Grasgreen others forever angered by trie Periwinkle Way the debate continues over the never know the answers. [email protected] acts of cowardice intended to We found these stories inter- city's so-called "controversial" On this Sept. 11, we are Design & Layout punish our country simply for esting for several reasons. Nuisance Alligator Policy, enact- encouraging our readers to gath- Susan Wilhelm living free. First, because — other than ed in the months following the er with our fellow Southwest swilhelm @breezeitewspapers .com Interestingly, in the first issue the article related to Australian fatal incident. Floridians at the Broadway Palm Subscriptions of the Island Reporter following pines, which were all but elirni- Second, because after nearly Dinner Theater and attend their 1 year, $40 (Continental USA) 1 year, $95 (Canada) 10 years, islanders - and near- "Remember 9/11 Tenth Year" Circulation ly every American we have spo- program, which begins at 11:30 (239) 472-1587 Web Poll Results ken to - still wonder why we were attacked. Why would our See EDITORIAL, page 6 Classified Advertising Have you ever been the victim of a scam (i.e. internet, (239) 472-1587 mail, in person, etc.)? 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Box«09,'Sanibe^FlJ33957.!..i ? ,i " b ; .! n,: Sh9reygMrqpinionatcaptivasanibel.com •:'••!ca.tf.< '.• w >\ -ail. •,,.,, Letters to the Editor 7 era Who protects the police? of the coin, and just after the union was voted included. Of course, there are wage and Looking at the largerpicture, it simply means i! To the editor, in, he quipped he "respect|ed] the process salary issues at hand. Some feel a driving our businesses and neighborhoods are not as Recently, I have been asked many times and a majority clearly feels that a union is force behind the men and women at (he safe as they could be and our tax money is how I feel about members of the Lee County best for them" (Aug. 11, 2011, Marco Sheriffs Office to organize is rooted not so not being used to its fullest potential. I n Sheriffs Office voting to farm a collective News). Then, he writes a self-penned com- much in wage issues, but in the current Like I said, I am proud. I am proud that 9? bargaining union. Simply said, I am proud of mentary where he pledges to be anti-union Sheriffs long history of unfair and inconsis- those who protect us have decided to take a them. (Sheriff Mike Scott, Aug. 26, 2011, News- tent treatment. stand against unfair and detrimental practices H The unexplored question at large is why Press). A lot of heads shake in wonder. Is he Generally, internal office politics do not that go far beyond salary and wages. did the deputies of the Lee County Sheriffs pro-union or anti-union? What is he for or affect those outside of the office. Normally, 1 Personally, I see the union as a checks-and- Office decide to unionize? Since its forma- what is he against? No one wants a Keystone would agree. However, I argue differently in balances program to ensure fair manage- tion in 1887 the deputies have never union- Kop as Sheriff. Perhaps that, in part, is why this case. Being that I am a former U.S. ment. And, well, fairness will equal better ized. . .until now. the deputies felt a union was important. Marine and a former Commanding Officer at county law enforcement practices and that The current Sheriff, prior to taking office In the August 2011 opinion commentary the Lee County Sheriffs Office, I can attest equals more bang for our hard earned dollar. n in 2005, sought and received substantial by the Sheriff (Mike Scott, Aug. 26, 2011, that the men and women of the Sheriffs That's something I think we can all look for- support from large local public service News-Press), he- is quoted as being anti- Office are treated unfairly and inconsistently, ward too. unions on a campaign of "unfairness." This union and he over-dramatized certain eroding the ability for those personnel to So, is the union a good thing or a bad same person called his previous boss unfair, requests typical of initial union bargaining-(it work effectively and efficiently. ' thing? That's a question for all of us individ- I so he sought out and won union support dur- appeared the Sheriff tried to publicly embar- I'd ask you to think: Would you work ually to answer for ourselves. But what 1 do ing the election. But after this Sheriff took rass his own sergeants last week. I question hard every day, giving it your all, if you knew think is a good thing is that the deputies who office 6 years ago, he quickly turned on his how such public ridicule benefits anyone). your career and the livelihood of your family protect us now have a body to protect them. e former union helpers. This Sheriff promised The Sheriff, especially on the start of an elec- could be ended simply by the whim of one one thing, but did another. tion year, is constantly flip-flopping his posi- person for "at-will" reasons with a media Lee Bushong Recently, to appease folks on both sides tion on any number of items, the union parade as the Sheriff "decries" your actions? Lehigh Acres Guest Commentary
ffi Where have all the heroes gone? I Guest commentary by A hero is neither a Republican nor a else's welfare ahead of his or her own. They called by my name, shall humble them- -s REV. JAMES L SNYDER I^emocrat. A hero is simply an American bravely put themselves in harm's way to save selves, and pray, and seek my face, and In celebrating the 1 Oth anniversary of one who does his or her job when the need arises someone they may not even know. turn from their wicked ways; then will I of the most horrific events in the history of without any thought of political affiliation. I Perhaps, and I know this thought proba- hear from heaven, and will forgive their the United States one cannot help but reflect am rather tired of the political minutia that is bly comes from Mars, we ought to stop send- sin, and will heal their land" (2 back on the past decade. We have come a paralyzing our country today. Let me say that ing politicians to Washington and start send- Chronicles 7:14 KJV). , long way, but I am wondering if we have I believe our country is bigger than all the ing heroes. In 10 years, we have tried e verything else, gone the right way. politicians in our country today. Another kind of hero is needed in our and everything has failed. Why not try God? My wife and I were thinking about this If only we get the media to understand country today. That hero is the one who will the other night and she startled me with a that all these politicians are simply carica- pray for our country and ask God to help us (Rev. Snyder is pastor of the Family of question. Most of the time she just startles tures of some political ideology and not real get out of the mess were in. God Fellowship in Oca/a, Fla. He may. be me, but this time she had substance in the people at all. Politicians are Washington's The formula for this is found in the Old contacted via e-mail at form of a question. version of a reality show that has no basis Testament. "If my people, which are jan iessnydei'2 @ alt.net.) "I wonder," she said rather thoughtfully, whatsoever in reality. "where all the heroes are today?" A hero never blows his or her own hom At first, I did not quite get her drift, and so and consequently many heroes fade into the NEW PATIENX I query her on the subject. background and are never acknowledged or First, I was thinking of all of those movie even thanked. After all, a hero never looks ft- heroes that we hear about so often. Perhaps for thanks; a hero only does his or her job to Senior Specials "8 she was thinking of Superman or Batman or the best of his or her ability. Sometimes a some such hero. These days, most of our hero only does one heroic action in his life. Save$lA ° ^ heroes are manufactured in Hollywood and He's a hero nevertheless. EYEG L SES) have no real affinity for the average person's A true American hero does his or her job EXAM ^J V (One Pair) life. when called upon and then fades into the on any complete pair of One of the things that amaze me about background so that some politician can step COMPLETE MEDICAL EYE EXAM Hollywood is when they produce their infa- foiward and take the credit. That seems to be Includes prescription for eye glasses (frame and lenses)! the way politicians operate these days; the glasses, and tests for cataracts, Coupon must be presented at time mous reality shows; there is very little reality glaucoma and other eye diseases.]! of purchase. Not valid with other to it. The only reality about these shows is credit system. When something goes right, coupons, discounts, package- Offer applies to new patients offers, safe items, promotional that makes real money for those who produce they take credit for it. If something goes 59 years and older. offers, TTIOSI Insurance programs or non-prescripton sunglasses. it. 1 could live with that reality. Hollywood wrong, they give the credit to someone else. FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL $15O minimum purchase. cannot do anything without pizzazz to dazzle I'm ready for the politician to step forward Fort Myers Cape Coral Fort Myers Cape Coral with cash on the barrelhead. 466-2020 458-5300 466-2020 458-5800 the imagination of the intellectually starved i US Citizens Ontv Coupon f Coupon Expires 9/24/11 BZM | populace. I just have one simple question. When '>/';M/l 1 HZ00 \ Then my mind drifted back to my wife's you are in trouble, whom do you want? The question. real American hero or some politician... any Specialized Eye Care for Older Adults "Those heroes of 9/11," she responded. politician? • "Whatever happened to all of those heroes When the aircraft was smashing into their that stepped to the front when the need called target where were the politicians? for it?" When the buildings were collapsing and Then 1 knew what she was talking about. lives were being destroyed, where were the A hero is someone who does ordinary work politicians? under abnormal or dangerous conditions. Back in "the day," the politician was a JUfci Ten years ago, when our country was servant of the people, sent to Washington DC Mark liobdreu O.D, |im«, Campbell, 0,1), CUraYi.O.D. D.Colt.M.D, to do the people's business. That day is far Bojnl Cefified Bo,ird Certified Soan/Certj'Sed torrfferttiwd attacked these heroes stepped forth, did their OptomelrkPriysidun Optometih I'hwthin Oaact & Retin.i fi* f% sicijn & . Anniversary From page 1 o .a bigger challenge and one that would thrust I think of 9/11," said Sprankle. "And as we business that day and all of my colleagues in Hamilton explained that each year since our community into a time where we thought approach the 1 Oth anniversary of that day, 1 Tower 2 escaped unharmed. I remember 9/11, she and her husband have attended not just of oursel ves, but rather of our neigh- can relive .that vulnerability as if it were yes- returning to work in the city a week later and remembrances for the victims of the bors and of our nation as a whole. I believe it terday. Any clip of film that shows the tow- honestly. believing Jhat as the train Pentagon and the World Trade Center made us all stronger and it has made our ers going down makes me sick at heart and approached Manhattan that the towers would attacks. peaceful place in paradise even more somewhat anxious. Every time I board a still be standing... like it was all a dream. "We must never forget," she added. sacred." plane, I am aware that it could be the target of While I still feel great remorse, I appreciate Sanibel Public Library employee Cathy Pastor Daryl Donovan of Sanibel a terrorist attack in spite of all the precautions life much more since that day." Cangelosi recalled taking her niece and Community Church remembers sitting in his that have been taken. And always at the back Another former New Yorker, Islander nephews to their bus stop in Chicago, 111. office that morning and hearing reports of a of my mind, I recognize that our son — who columnist Art Stevens, recalled working at when she heard the news. "horrible accident" had happened at one of lives in Washington, DC — could also be the his office in Herald Square that morning. "The impact brought into perspective the the towers of the World Trade Center. victim of a terrorist attack just by virtue of After receiving a phone call from his wife, patriotism we each need to display a little "Soon, we realized'it was no accident," living there." and watching the news coverage on TV with stronger," said Cangelosi. "It gave me a high- said Donovan. "As the, twin towers came Sprankle also stated that, 10 years later, his fellow co-workers, Stevens evacuated the er level of respect and pride in our public crashing, down, it sent shock waves to the perhaps we are all more collectively vigilant building and began walking home to his service workers - our firemen and policemen very core of my Christian faith." than we had ever expected to-be. Gramercy Park apartment. - and the true dedication to their jobs and As one might expect from a man of faith, "Living on Sanibel, I feel safer from ter- "What will be indelibly impressed in my their families and friends that they show the incident made an immediate and indelible rorism titan I do anywhere else I travel, both mind is the sight of millions of people-walk- every day. I thank God for my family and my impact upon his life. in the U.S. and abroad. I am thankful that I ing through the streets of Manhattan trying to friends and the life we are able to live in this "I resolved in my heart that 1 would caff call this island refuge my home," she find a way to get home," he said. "I lived a country. 1 look at our military with a new • choose Christ's way of love and that I would added. "And that is a very big blessing." few /blocks from the Armory on Lexington respect and gratitude for their time and pray not only for those who had suffered dev- Dr. Jose H. Leal, director of the Bailey- Avenue, where all the families of those still efforts in offering their service to protect our astating pain and loss, but that I would pray Matthews Shell Museum, explained that the missing and unaccounted for posted photos country and our personal rights." for those inflicting the pain as well," said events of 9/11 had a lasting effect on the on the Armory walls. What a distressing, Through all of the stories shared and Donovan. "I realize the issues are complex business community of Sanibel and Captiva. traumatic event that was because almost all reflections on the'tragedy told, what hap- and the motivation for power goes far "Without even mentioning the devastat- those missing were to perish." pened upon this country a decade ago will beyond any religious convictions, but I ing effects to the morale and sense of securi- Jeanne Hamilton, one of the island's driv- not soon be forgotten. Nor should it, some remain convinced that the Jesus who is my ty of all citizens, the sheer loss of business ing forces behind the Southwest Florida say. Savior and friend continues to beckon me... caused by a sharp decrease in travel nation- Medical Reserve Corps training sessions, "I am thankful to be on Sanibel and have and empower me... to love... to pray... to wide seriously affected local businesses and lived in Alexandra, Va. back then. some of the most dedicated police officers forgive." hospitality industry," he said. "I was working at the White House at that and firemen," added Ridlehoover. "We have Patty Sprankle remembered the impact Ten years ago, Sanibel Planning time and remember how different all the city officials who recognize the importance that the assassination of President John F. Commissioner Chris Heidrick was working security was when 1 went back to work," said of these essential workers and 1 hope - in Kennedy had on her as a college freshman, for Marsh & McLennan, whose offices were Hamilton. "The first day I returned to work, days to come - that other cities and states which she eventually was able to move on located in Tower 2. the Metro was completely silent. Everyone will recognize this, too." from. However, what occurred on Sept. 11, "My division occupied the 49th floor of was in a state of mourning. The eeriest part to On Sunday, Ridlehoover added that she 2001 has left a deeper impression on her life. Tower 2. Other divisions of the company me was the sound of military jets constantly will go to the beach with friends and quietly "The visceral horror and shock I felt that occupied the top 10 floors of Tower I," said circling the city. We often heard planes from remember what happened 10 years ago. morning has never completely left me when Heidrick. "I was fortunate to be away on National Airport, but this was so different." "This is still one of the saddest days in my Lakes Park launches 'Scarecrows in the Park' contest 2 era Submitted by HOLLY BOLDRIN Park Enrichment Foundation. "Even individuals and Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is challenging families can get involved to celebrate the season and local businesses, organizations and residents to par- support Lakes Park. Due to the positive response from last year's inaugural event, scarecrow sponsors ticipate in its second annual "Scarecrows in the Park" In contest by creating personalized, unique scarecrows. are already signing up again. For those willing to p- The event is part of the annual Lakes Park "Fall make the donation but do not desire to create their Festival and Halloween Extravaganza," and entries own scarecrow, sponsors are matched with a youth s, will be displayed at the park from Oct. 15 through group who will build the scarecrow." Halloween, Oct. 31. Celebrity judges and festival In addition to "Scarecrows in the Park", the festi- attendees will vote for their favorite scarecrow and val includes a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, determine the winners. hayrides. the Halloween Express train, a Haunted 53 The donation/entry fee is $250 and all proceeds Walk sponsored by the Kiwanis of Riverdale and benefit the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation, which other activities. C/3 is currently raising funds to build a Botanic Garden Scarecrow registration forms are available online and provide other park improvements. at www.LakesParkEnrichmentFoundation.org under 1 "Creating a scarecrow is a fun and personal way to the "Events" section. The deadline for registration is promote your business, service, organization, or Monday, Sept. 19. For more information, contact school," said Marsha Asp, chairperson fur the Lakes [email protected]. 00 to o Hearing From page 1 assessed property value. Under the pro- reduced from 142 in 2007 to 1 14 in "The draft budget assumes the city Residents are invited to provide posed millage rate, with property val- FY20I2 through attrition. will spend $3,743,908 in disaster, comments on the proposed budget and ues on Sanibel declining .0992 per- • With the exception of the sewer insurance deductible, environmental millage rates on Saturday at cent, to $4,206,941,772 - represents rate, which will increase 3 percent, all and contingency reserves between now MacKenzie Hall. Additional details ing a less than one percent drop — res- other city fees have been held flat. and the end of our current year," the about the city's budget are available idents will pay $258.51 in FY2012. • $2.8 million is allocated toward budget reads, in part. "To date. online atwww.mysanibel.com. Other highlights of the draft budget general government capital improve- $94,076 has been utilized of the The city's final budget hearing will include: ments. This includes $1 million of cap- $6,390,000 in reserves." take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 5:01 ss • City salaries remain flat for the tal projects rolled over from the prior The draft budget assumes those p.m. fourth consecutive year. years and $1.8 million for new proj- reserves will be spent for these same 1 • Full-time employees have been ects. purposes in FY2012. Project From page ices, but because of the work that they do with the island's other non-profit groups," said i i MORNING GLORIES Werner, who noted an additional $3,000 was acquired from the LAT Foundation. A sign in front of the "We like to participate in Morning Glories community activities whenever House explains some a we can," added Grey. "In this of the history of the way, we feel like we're a part of Woifeo HoniesCJIal!:} ilaitivna bybjigeir. 30.C0O structure. n the island rather than just anoth- er contractor offering a service." f Morning Glories, which was originally located on San Carlos Bay (on Bird Lane just west of Bailey Road), cost $2,211 when accompanied the unbuilt homes. it was purchased from a Sears & "We're gonna start with two Roebuck catalog by Mayer. The workers, but I'll add more if it's building was delivered in necessary to complete the job on 30,000 pieces on a flatbed truck time," noted Grey, whose crew aboard a barge to the island. It will paint the structure's seven was unique because it was one interior rooms. of the first homes on Sanibel to Werner, who stated that have both indoor plumbing and Morning Glories was last paint- electricity provided by genera- ed approximately 12 years ago, tor. was confident-that the finished Included in the package for product would exceed even his "The Springwood" model, as it expectations. was described in the catalog, JEFF LYS1AK "This is the perfect combina- were 750 pounds of nails, 27 tion between a city, a foundation A cabinet in the pantry area gallons of paint and a leather- Crew members from John Grey Painting spent Tuesday morning prepping the Morning Glories House for refur- and a business, working together reveals the original hard- bound, 75-page instruction to get a job done," he added. wood surface of the building. booklet. bishment. Grey performed a little bit of homes from the early 1900s noted the flat paint on walls and research prior to starting the through the 1940s. In total, high gloss enamel on trim, door- refurbishment work, which is more than 100,000 of the hous- ways, windows and cabinets expected to be completed by the es were sold during this era. match the original specifications end of the week. According to "We're painting everything, from the Sears & Roebuck his statistics, Sears sold more floor to ceiling," said Grey, who instruction manuals which * MORE CHOICE than 175 different models of • BEST ENGINEERING LOWEST PRICES - "GIANT FLEAMASTERS " www.massinglnc.com www.handihouse.com _Buy 1 Get 1 Free. Starting at S569for two Hair Systems! pmiPlih'l»l* 00 zu 3 H CONTRIBUTED The school year stalled at Sanibel Community cates that were handed out as prizes. The big winner many service opportunities. One major highlight is the Church on Aug. 24, with the Student Ministries (H2O) was Gabriel la Lopez, who went home with a brand expansion of the current Youth Center, which will be group hosting a "Back To School Bash" tor middle and new iPod Touch. completed by the end of the school year. high school students. Over $500.in prizes were given Not only were prizes given out, but Youth Pastor H2O meets every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. for away to teenagers who won various competitions or Tom Walsh announced many upcoming events that the middle school students and 7 to 8:30 p.m. for high just had the right ticket. students can be a part of such as upcoming concerts, school students. If you have any questions about H2O SCC would like to extend a special thank you to weekend camps, See You At The Pole and a dinner Student Ministries, please contact Tom Walsh at 472- Cheebuvger Cheeburger for the donation of gift certifi- and movie night to watch "Soul Surfer," along with 2684. Theological Studies FMHS Green & White Ball coming Oct. 22 Submitted by ANGELA BELL of Distinction honor to an alumnus Berne Davis and political leaders offered at SCUCC Fort Myers High School cele- or alumna who has demonstrated U.S. Congressman Connie Mack brates 100 years of excellence at excellence in his or her profession- and Representative Nick Submitted by SANDY SIMMONS the inaugural Green & White Ball al life, service to the community Thompson. Theological Studies at Sanibel Congregational scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22. and to FMHS. Proceeds from the event benefit United Church of Christ will be held on three con- The public event will take plade Guests will enjoy a silent auc- the athletic, band -and ROTC secutive Wednesdays, on Sept. 14, 21 and 28. at Harborside Event Center and tion, performances by the Fort booster clubs, and the founding of The fall semester of the theological studies pro- honors all past alumni and sup- Myers High School Band and an alumni association. gram at the Sanibel Congregational United Church porters who have contributed to Riptide dance team, and presenta- Individual tickets for the Green of Christ begins with a three-part examination of the academic and athletic success tion of colors by ROTC. & White Ball are only $55 each; the relationship between capitalism and of one of the most established Currently ranked as the 91st tables of eight can be reserved for Christianity. The course will explore the history of schools in the state. The evening best high school in America by $550. Corporate sponsorships are capitalism, and various religious and ethical issues includes a welcome reception at 5 The Washington Post and 164th available, and tickets may be related to it. p.m. followed by dinner and an best high school in America by reserved at www.greenandwhite- The course will be led by the Rev. John H. awards tribute at 6 p.m. Newsweek magazine, Fort Myers ball.eventbrite.com. For more Danner, Senior Pastor, and will be held in the Fort Myers High School will High School past alumni include information, e-mail greenand- church's Fellowship Hall at 2050 Periwinkle also pay homage to past distinguished citizens such as Sam [email protected]. Way. Identical sessions will be held at 10 a.m. and "Greenies" and award the Greenie Galloway, Barbara B. Mann, 7 p.m. Participants are free to choose the time which best suits their schedule. For further information, contact the church office at 472-0497 or visit www.sanibelucc.org. Keep Sanibel beautiful...Please recycle! j (TO Owney the Postal Dog featured on stamp, ft Shell Factory to host family event Oct. 15 Submitted by DEBRA J. MITCHELL will hold a special Owney the Postal Dog The U.S. Postal Service has introduced family event at The Shell Factory & i a special "Forever" stamp featuring Nature Park in North Fort Myers, on Owney the Postal Dog. The stamp is now Saturday, Oct. 15. The free event will fea- H on sale nationwide. ture a number of activities, including a With the Owney the Postal Dog stamp, writing and photo contest. Specifics of the 1 the Postal Service commemorates Owney, event will be announced in the near future. the canine mascot of the Railway Mail Customers have 90 days from the offi- a- Service. Beloved of clerks on mail-sorting cial first day of issuance date to obtain first trains at the end of the 19th century, day of sale postmarks on new stamps and Owney was hailed as a symbol of good stationery items. Collectors may request a luck. Today, he is an icon of American local first day of sale postmark by mail 3 postal lore whose story highlights the his- only. There is no charge for servicing of cr torical importance of the Railway Mail first day of sale postmarks up to 50 covers. Service. Mail-in customers must supply a self- po addressed envelope with sufficient return Developed during the 19th century, the © Post Office Department's Railway Mail postage applied to return the serviced cov- Service was an efficient and decentralized ers. way to process mail by sorting it aboard To obtain the first day of sale postmark, moving trains, an innovation that became mail stationery items bearing Owney the increasingly important after the Civil War. Postal Dog stamps to: Customer Relations In the 1880s, during the height of the v USPS, 79 Mid Cape Terrace Suite 8, Cape Railway Mail Service, a dog — likely a made him their unofficial mascot. Owney was aboard. Coral, FL 33991. Please specify which terrier mix - appeared in the Post Office The stamp art features a new illustra- city you are requesting a postmark for — I Working in the Railway Mail Service was in Albany, N.Y. Clerks took a liking to highly dangerous, according to the tion of Owney by artist Bill Bond of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples or him and named him Owney. Mational Postal Museum; more than 80 Arlington, Va. The illustration depicts Sanibel. All orders must be postmarked by Fond of riding in postal wagons, mail clerks were killed in train wrecks and Owney in profile, facing left, with many of Oct. 27. Owney followed mailbags onto trains and more than 2,000 were injured between his famous tags and medals gleaming in In addition, some very exciting Owney soon became a good luck charm to 1890 and 1900. However, it was said that the background. the Postal Dog merchandise is available 1 Railway Mail Service employees, who no train ever met with trouble while The Fort Myers/Cape Coral post offices from www.usps.com. Sanibel School News Week of Sept: 5-9 there, you will be instructed on how to like to be a part of this traditional send off, erages will be available. Tickets can be access your child"s grades. Please contact please contact Mrs. Drennan at purchased in advance at the Community CITIZENS OF THE WEEK Donna Marks if you have questions [email protected]. House or at the door. Please dig up and e- During the school year students, in regarding your ParentLink account. mail your prom pictures or high school kindergarten and first grade are recog- Please contact your child's teacher(s) If SSF MEETING pictures for a slideshow! Photos can be nized for being good citizens (good you have any questions or concerns about There will be a SSF meeting held on sent to [email protected]. -behavior, helpful attitude, and an eager- grades. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. in the con- Thank you to Cip's Place, Sweet ness to learn) at school. The following ference room. Melissa's, Holy Smoke BBQ, Catering by students are citizens of the week for the CHEEBURGER , Leslie Adams and Gator Bites for donat- p. first week of school: Dominik Bafke, CHEEBURGER NIGHTS PTA CRAB RACES ing hors- d'oeuvres as well as 'Tween Lucy Swatfigure, Vincas Jankauskas and The Sanibel School night at AT 'TWEEN WATERS INN Waters Inn and Sanibel Cake Company re John Quillin. Cheeburger Cheeburger is back! Come Mark your calendars and join us for for desserts. If you would like to make a out with your family and friends and help some good old family fun! The PTA will donation or sponsor the event, contact 1 INDIVIDUAL AND support our school on Tuesday, Sept. 13 be hosting a crab race at 'Tween Waters Patty Holston at 472-1707. 4 CLASS PICTURES from 5 to 8 p.m. Fifteen percent of all Inn on Monday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. All students will have their pictures sales to Sanibel School families will go Dinner and the selection of crabs will start SNACK SHACK taken for the yearbook on Friday, Sept. back to the school. Every Sanibel student at 5 p.m. The race will start at 6 p.m. A The PTA needs volunteers for the 16. Picture Day flyers will be sent home who attends will* receive a free donation of $5 per racing crab is appreci- Snack Shack, specifically Middle School Monday, Sept. 12 with information about Cheeburger Cheeburger drawstring buck- ated. All donations will go directly to the parents. It is also a great opportunity for the different picture packages you may pack. Cheeburger Cheeburger Nights are PTA for school enhancements. Winning middle school students to work and earn purchase that day. All checks should be held on the second Tuesday of each month crabs will receive prizes from 'Tween < • their community service hours. The pro- made out to Lifetouch, and picture throughout the school year. Waters Inn. Also, intermission will ceeds from the snack shack directly con- envelopes and checks should be turned in include a giveaway for a two night stay at tribute to each middle school grade and to the homeroom teachers on or before SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY 'Tween Waters Inn (restrictions may your help is needed! E-mail milissa@spe- Friday, Sept. 16 for students in grades K REPORTS apply): Reservations are strongly recom- cial-kids.com for more information. through 5. Middle school students will be Copies of Trie Sanibel School's No mended as space is limited. To make a responsible for turning in their envelopes Child Left Behind School Public reservation, call The 'Tween Waters Inn SCHOOL ADVISORY to the photographers, that day. If you have Accountability Report and the Lee at 472-5161. Please contact Paige COUNCIL (SAC) any questions, please contact Nancy County School District's Annual Yearly Babcock at 579-0015 if you have addi- The School Advisory Council's pur- McDole. Progress Report are available for your tional questions. pose is to advise the principal regarding review in the office. Please stop the office school matters. The committee is also VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION if you would like a copy. THE SANIBEL "PROM" responsible for developing the annual There will be a Volunteer Orientation (AGE 21 AND OLDER) school improvement plan. The council is held on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 8:05 a.m. EIGHTH GRADER BABY The Sanibel School PTA and the composed of parents, teachers, adminis- and Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. PHOTOS NEEDED Sanibel Community Association are host- trators, as well as business and communi- Please report to the office for sign in and The yearbook class needs a baby-photo ing a Prom! The Sanibel Prom is a fund ty representatives. The list of this year's location. of your child for the traditional eighth raiser that will support The Arts at the members may be found in The Sanibel grade baby photo section of the yearbook. Sanibel School. All adults (21 and older) School Calendar Handbook. The SAC INTERIM REPORTS Please have your child bring a photo to the in the community are invited. The event meetings for the year are scheduled on Interim grade reports are sent home school and drop them off in the office or will be held at the Sanibel Community Wednesdays in the conference room on with all students halfway through each deliver it directly to Mrs. Drennan by House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, from 7:30 the following dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 26, quarter. The first interim will be sent Monday, Oct. 31. All photos will be to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. November and December there are no home with all students on Monday, Sept. returned as soon as they have been Partygoers are welcome to bring a date or SAC meetings. Jan. 25, Feb. 22,-March 12. Parents can also access grade infor- scanned into the computer. Also,, quarter, go solo. Dress is Retro Prom Formal, for- 28, April 25 and May 23. All meetings mation anytime via the district's half and full page recognition ad are on mal or "Sanibel formal." Tiaras and begin at 2:30 p.m. Parents and staff are ParentLink system. The website to access sale. This is a tradition for parents of crowns optional! welcome to attend. your child's grades is eighth graders to place a memory/best Tickets are $25 and include DJ, hors http://parentlink.leeschools.net. From wishes ad in the yearbook. If you would d'oeuvres, dessert and games. Adult bev- _^ •8 New details revealed for San-Cap Cracker Fest Special to Hie REPORTER South Florida's own rockin' country Save the date! On Friday, Nov. 4, the band, BlackWater. Third Annual San-Cap Cracker Fest will We thank the following event sponsors Togo return once again, held behind The Bait for their generosity: Box on Sanibel starting at 6:30 p.m. • CRACKER LEVEL - Bailey's What: Third Annual General Store, The Bait Box and The 00 The sponsors are on board, the menu is San-Cap Cracker Fest set and the band is ready to play for what Bean/Sanibel Square. has become one of the Island's most pop- • COW WHIP LEVEL - Big Red Q When: Friday, Nov. 4 ular events. The laid back atmosphere of Quickprint, Dan Hahn Custom Builders, 6:30 p.m. the Cracker Fest celebrates our Florida Jensen's Twin Palms Resort & Marina, cultural heritage while raising awareness - Lazy Flamingo; Lily & Co., Sanibel Where: The Bait Box and financial support for the Sanibel- Captiva Community Bank, Soon Come 1041 Periwinkle Way Captiva chapter of START. Landscaping and Shoreline Lumber. Sanibel "Our primary objective this year will • COON DOG LEVEL - Affordable be to help launch our sustainable seafood Irrigation, Aqua Swimwear, Billy's Bikes, Tickets: $75 program 'Seafood Savvy,' expand the Dickey Brothers, Doc Ford's Rum Bar & X! More information: H Coastal Classroom project within Lee Grille, Gulf Coast Palm & Tree, J & J Paving, John Grey Painting, Nave County schools and other programs that www.sancapcrackerfest.com restore oi preserve our marine environ- let, collard greens, grits, corn on the cob Plumbing, Pfeifer Realty, Sanibel Air ment," explained Ralph Woodring, one of and, of course, Esperanza's biscuits. A Conditioning, Sanibel Captiva Trust Co., the driving forces behind the event and selection of beer and wine, along with Sanibel Island Fishing Club, Suncatcher's one of Sanibel's original "Florida iced tea, water and fruit cobbler will also Dream and Tarantino Carpentry. event coordinator Carol Rothman at 239- Crackers." be available. Tickets are $75 per person and atten- 699-3530, e-mail Included in this year's festivities will In addition, silent and live auction fea- dance to the San-Cap Cracker Fest is by [email protected] or visit be an authentic Cracker feast of Dave's turing an array of one-of-a kind gifts will reservation only. For more information or www.sancapcrackerfest.com. wild pig, Ralph's fried and smoked mul- be offered and music by none other than to receive an invitation, please contact CESE supporters meet Haffenreffer Bob Janes Triage p r Center receives national "3 fund-raising challenge recognition, loses funding '5 Submitted by ANDREW STANSELL For access to the booklet please goals with the Center. Submitted by GEORGE LAWYER ;£ Thanks to supporters on Sanibel visit our website at A recent project funded by the The Bob Janes Triage Center/Low Demand-Shelter in a. Island, the Center for Environmental www.fgcu.edu/cese/events.html- or Center's mini-grant program Fort Myers has been selected as a recipient.of the 2011 and Sustainability Education (CESE) contact Sanibel resident and Center involved sending over 30 students to Annual International City/County Management at Florida Gulf Coast University has Director Peter Blaze Corcoran for a Washington DC to attend Power Association (ICMA) Community Health and Safety succeeded in meeting the free copy by e-mail at Shift 2011. Power Shift is a youthful Program Excellence Award. "Haffenreffer Challenge." [email protected] or by phone at 239- movement that represents "standing The program will be recognized and the award pre- Peter and Mallory Haffenreffer 590-7166. together to reclaim our democracy sented at the ICMA's 97th Annual Conference Sept. 18- continued their annual tradition of Through the generosity of the from big corporations and pushing 21 in Milwaukee, Wis. matching any donation made to the Haffenreffers and fellow contribu- our nation to move beyond dirty The ICMA provides national recognition to local gov- Center up to a total of ten thousand tors, the Center is able to make energy sources that are harming the ernment programs that demonstrate innovation, excel- dollars. The Challenge was issued in progress in their many endeavors. health of people and the planet." lence, and success in the community's safety, health April during the Center's Seventh Currently the Center is working on Looking ahead to next year, the and/or wellness, including enhancement of quality of life Annual Fund-raising Celebration at an international network of research Center is already busy making prepa- for the disadvantaged. the Haffenreffer's beautiful Sanibel centers involved in the scholarship of rations for next year's Rachel Carson Named for the longtime Sanibel resident and Lee Island home. The celebration wel- education for sustainable develop- Distinguished Lecture weekend County Commissioner, the Bob Janes Triage Center pro- comed many prestigious guests who ment. The Center has taken a leader- which will run Feb. 16-18, 2012. In vides a pre-arrest diversion program for individuals suf- enjoyed African-themed decor, ship role in the creation of the net- addition to the lecture, the ambitious fering from mental illness or substance abuse disorders South African wine and locally work which will serve as a creative weekend will also include the who are at risk for committing minor non-violent crimes. grown food. and innovative space to strengthen Center's 8th Annual Fund-raising It is a voluntary alternative to incarceration and the inap- The vision of the Center is the task of mainstreaming sustain- Celebration. propriate use of emergency rooms. embodied in their recent publication, ability in higher education institu- The Center extends its gratitude to Unfortunately, State funding previously awarded to "This Sense of Awe and Wonder," tions. It will work to promote inter- all those who contributed toward the the Triage Center was vetoed by Governor Scott and which was passed out as a gift to national and intergenerational collab- Center's best fund-raising season removed from Florida's 2011-12 budget. In order for the guests. This collection of Rachel oration, connect innovation hubs on ever! Contributions from the Sanibel Triage Center to continue operating after December Carson Distinguished Lectures from campuses, and serve as a platform for. community allow the Center to con- 2011, additional funding sources are being researched to the exchange of ideas. 2004-2010 offers insightful, origi- tinue its "work toward realizing the replace the budget deficit created by the withdrawal of nal lectures delivered to an FGCU The Center also helps support dream of a sustainable and peaceful State funding. Current flinders include the Lee County and Southwest Florida audience. The environmental and sustainability future for earth through scholarship, Board of County Commissioners, the Veterans lecture series brings public intellec- education projects by issuing mini- education and action." Administration, the State of Florida Criminal Justice, tuals to Southwest Florida and opens grants to FGCU faculty and staff. For more information about the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment grant, up discussion for issues such as sus- They give special attention to educa- Center for Environmental and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and the tainability, ethics, democracy and lit- tion projects that incorporate the Sustainability Education, please visit partners listed below. J erature. Earth Charter and that share similar our website at www.fgcu.edu/cese. Donations are anticipated to be a vital component of the Center's 2011-12 budget, and are desperately need- ed for the Triage Center to continue operating. Individuals interested in learning more about, or donating 2012 Hunger Walk searching for sponsors to, the Bob Janes Triage Center can contact Ann Amall Submitted by for the hunger walk should contact Bank's 186 participating agencies at 239-533-7920 or visit the website http://triage.lee- gov.com/Donations.html. JQDY VAN COONEY Marta Hodson by calling 239- in the five-county area of Additionally, donations can be mailed to the United The Fourth Annual WINK 334-7007 ext. 132, or sending an Southwest Florida. News Feeds Families Hunger e-mail to martahodson@har- Serving as co-chairs of the Way of Lee County 7273 Concourse Drive, Fort Myers, Walk is in need of sponsors to rychapinfoodbank.org. Panera 2012" hunger walk are Sandy FL 33908 with a notation that the money is to be used make the event a success. The Bread will again be the presenting Robinson, Northern Trust Bank, for the Bob Janes Triage Center. walk will be held on Saturday, Jan. sponsor, with a $15,000 sponsor- and Dr. Brian Schwartz, MD, 21st The facility is operated as a multi-agency collabora- 21, 2012 at Miromar Outlets in ship. Century Oncology. tive effort between Lee County Human Services, the Estero. The walk is a major fund This year's goal for the Hunger Additional information about or Salvation Army, Lee Mental Health, Lee Memorial raiser for the Harry Chapin Food Walk is $250,000, which will to contribute financially to the Health System, Southwest Florida Addiction Services, Bank. result in $1,500,000 in food being Harry Chapin Food Bank, contact the United Way of Lee County, National Alliance on distributed to our area's hungry 239-334-7007 or visit www.har- Mental Illness (NAMI) Lee County and local law Businesses interested in becom- enforcement. ing a sponsor or providing support through the Harry Chapin Food rychapinfoodbank.org. HW;I:J iOO : :. 63 island IS BUSINESS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM I re Bondurant to speak at ABWA meeting next week Submitted by constraints allow. Our goal is to Sept. 9. BRIDGET VANDENBURGH • have 100 percent participation The ABWA, which meets on the The Sanibel-Captiva Chapter of The second activity planned is second Tuesday of each month the American Business Women's the speaker for the month. Mary focuses on bringing together women Association (ABWA) invites all Bondurant will speak about the of professional and business inter- members and guests to the month- importance of team building and ests to provide opportunities for ly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13.. why it is important to an organiza- them to help themselves and others The meeting will be held at The tion or business. Mary has been a grow professionally through leader- Community House. ABWA member since 2008. She ship, education, networking support Networking/dinner begins at 5:30 currently is a Realtor for John and national recognition. All money p.m. and the meeting begins at R.Wood Island Real Estate. She raised is used to further the educa- 6:15 p.m. moved to Sanibel in 1997 with her tion of women through seminars, The September meeting will husband and family from conferences and scholarships. The have two activities: the first will Burnsville, Minn. Her previous purpose of the networking time prior be a head table of committee chair- background covers being a restau- to the start of the meeting is to build Stephanie Bissett persons from which all chapter rant owner, fitness instructor and a networking skills and provide busi- members will have the opportunity member of the United States Air ness enhancing opportunities for to decide on which committee they Force. Sanibel and Captiva business Bissett joins Gulf to would like to join. Tasks for all To secure your reservation to be women. subcommittees have been broken a part of this enjoyable evening, For more information about Bay Sotheby's down into smaller assignments so please RSVP to^Gayle DeHaan- joining ABWA, please contact that members can sign up for Garland ([email protected]/) membership chair Barbara Boulton International Realty whatever their schedule or time or call 239-565-7872 by Friday, at 472-2929. Submitted by JACKIE CONNOR Donna Moore and Richard Taylor, owners of Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty on Sanibel, Captiva and Boca Grande, welcome Anderson, island Realtors attend Orlando trade show Stephanie Bissett to the Sanibel and Captiva offices. Bissett has enjoyed an exciting career in the real members take advantage of the from "Flip That House" on The Submitted by NANCY BANKER estate field for more than 14 years. She holds a Trade Expo (more than 1 25 com- Learning Channel; Chandra Hall, a Sanibel & Captiva Islands degree in Business Management. After time spent in panies showcase their latest prod- certified instructor on short sales Association of Realtors President the hospitality industry, her real estate career began ucts) and attend educational semi- and foreclosures; and Doug Judith Anderson, Immediate Past in Southwest Florida in 1997. Initially in new con- nars and forums. Topics include Devitre, a nationally recognized President Jim Hall and Realtor struction sales, Stephanie became a full time inde- handling short sales, social media consultant on technology and members Susan Andrews, Mike pendent agent specializing in the marketing and pro- trends, personal branding and social media solutions. Badenoch, Margie Davison, Lisa motion of waterfront homes in the luxury home seg- home pricing strategies. Murty, Ray Ochester, Eric Pfeifer, . Florida Realtors provides pro- ment as well as investment properties and condo- Toby Tolp and Ira Zlatkin were During the convention, grams, services, ongoing educa- miniums. Association President Anderson tion, research and legislative rep- among Realtors around the state Bissett brings an enormous amount of experience attending the Florida Realtors 95th delivered a special "Sanibel & resentation to its more than Captiva Islands" presentation at 115,000 members in 64 local and enthusiasm with her. She has built a solid repu- Annual Convention and Trade tation that excels in providing outstanding customer Show, held Aug. 24-28 in the Resort and Second Home boards and associations through- Specialists Forum; attendees were out the state; Realtors are the only service. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to Orlando. Gulf to Bay Sotheby's International Realty. The Convention & Trade Expo delighted to learn about the islands licensed real estate practitioners brings Realtors together to discuss and many expressed their thanks required to adhere to the Code of and vote on key issues that shape after the meeting. Ethics prescribed by the National their profession and association. In Top industry speakers included: Association of Realtors. Brian Copeland, familiar to many addition to committee meetings, IF YOU'RE CONCERNED Island Inn offers discount for triathlon competitors, families ABOUT THE HIGH COST OF Special to the REPORTER their equipment set up on Captiva Traditions on the Beach. NURSING HOMES, CALL US TO The Island Inn on Sanibel has by 6:45 a.m. and be ready to start The Galloway Captiva rooms and cottages available for promptly at 7 a.m. Triathlon is raising money to sup- RESERVE YOUR INVITATION TO the upcoming Galloway Captiva The beautiful historic inn, port the Fort Myers-based charity OUR 45 MINUTE WORKSHOP Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 18. which is the most established hotel Community Cooperative The Inn, which is offering a 10 on Sanibel (1895), has 49 com- Ministries, Inc., whose mission is percent discount during this time, fortable rooms and cottages locat- to fight homelessness and hunger. DISCUSSING VARIOUS has select accommodations for all ed on 10 beachfront acres. This The Island Inn is located at competing triathletes and their beautiful location makes for the 3111 West Gulf Drive on Sanibel, MEDICAID STRATEGIES. families. perfect place to relax and prepare approximately 15 minutes from People coming from off-island for the triathlon. You can also South Seas Island Resort. To book 239.772.5800 have been encouraged to stay on book a pre-race high carb dinner these special rates, contact the Sanibel in order to make the early for the night before at the Inn's Island Inn directly at 472-1561 THE LAW OFFICE OF start easier and minimize any traf- award winning and very popular and ask about the Captiva Tri fic delays. All athletes must have restaurant, bar and lounge, rates. WILLIAM T. EDY Certified Elder Law Attorney and CFP ,Wills - Trust - Probate Report your news to THE ISLAND REPORTER: Free Initial Consultation captivasanibel.com 1025 Santa Barbara Blvd. Suite 9 Cape Coral, FL 33991 island BUSINESS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM 00 Myers, Brettholtz & Company offers free non-profit seminars on Sanibel Submitted by ROSE BARTLETT "We've had requests from our island Expenses Since 1979, Myers, Brettholtz & L nonprofit clients to hold sessions on • Oct. 18 and 20 Filing Company, PA has been working with 3 Space is still available for Myers, Brettholtz & Company, PA, Certified Sanibel so we are excited to be partner- Requirements & Reporting to Donors non-profit organizations in Lee and H Public Accountants & Business ing with Bank of the Islands to make • Nov. 1 and 4 - Policies Collier counties helping them achieve Consultants second session on Sanibel this happen," said Lori Wilson, share- "Community involvement and vol- their goals. •3 in its series of free "Sunrise holder with Myers, Brettholtz & unteerism are integral components of The seminars will last from 9 until Quickinars" for nonprofit organizations Company. our culture," said Steve Brettholtz, 10:30 a.m. at Bank of the Islands, on Thursday, Sept. 8 at Bank of the The second session Fraud and shareholder in the firm. "We believe located at 1699 Periwinkle Way. Islands. Internal Control will be held on giving back to the community and by Registration and a continental breakfast Focusing on accounting practices Thursday,. Sept. 8 at Bank of the sharing our expertise in accurate finan- will be served at 8:45 a.m. and requirements specifically for non- Islands. cial reporting, controls, policies, analy- Space is limited and participants profits, all the seminars are coordinated Future sessions include: sis and more, we help local non-profits must register in advance by contacting with Southwest Florida Community • Sept. 20 and 22 - Budgeting & make sure they are in compliance with Shamera Rye at shamera.rye@mbco- Foundation in partnership with United Cash Flow donors, grantors and taxing authori- pa.com or 239-939-5775. For more Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades. • Oct. 4 and 5 - Functional ties." information, visit www.mbcopa.com. I 3 Shell Point offers retirement rS an option meetings « Submitted by JESSICA CLARK A brief presentation will be given on a s Residents of Southwest Florida who the benefits of lifecare at Shell Point dur- would like to learn about resort style ing the casually-structured meeting, where retirement options and lifecare, are invited guests will learn about the numerous to attend one of several informational retirement options available at Shell Point. meetings at Shell Point Retirement Included in the visit is a Jour of all three Community. One of Shell Point's experi- neighborhoods: The Island, The enced retirement counselors will explain Woodlands, and Eagles Preserve, as well the numerous benefits received when as information on the many amenities that 8 becoming a resident at Shell Point. are available to residents at Shell Point. a© The informational meetings will be , Admission to these informative ses- PRESERVINC PARADISE f Bears' appetites soar in fall, so stash your garbage H B Submitted by DIANE HIRTH er, can be as simple as storing garbage Florida black bears turn into eating in a garage or shed and bringing in your I machines this time of year, stuffing pet food and birdseed at night." their stomachs in preparation for win- . Preventing access to food is the most ter. For gluttonous bears, raiding a important thing people can do to keep n garbage can "may be more appealing bears wild and out of neighborhoods. than foraging in the woods. Black bears are normally shy and afraid To reduce human-bear conflicts dur- of people. But bears can lose their nat- ing the surge of bear activity in late ural fear if they become accustomed to oe summer and fall, the Florida Fish and getting food from people, and a bear's Wildlife Conservation Commission sense of smell is so keen that it can (FWC) urges people to keep food detect food more than a mile away. It is sources around their homes and busi- illegal in Florida to leave out food or nesses secure.from bears. garbage that will attract bears and "Due to the current drought, Florida cause human-bear conflicts. black bears are starting earlier and With the number of Florida black roaming farther this year in pursuit of bears up to about 3,000 and with cities I the high-calorie meais that prepare and suburbs pushing farther into bear ag them for winter," said FWC Bear habitat, there are more chances people Management Program Coordinator will encounter bears. Bears that leave in David Telesco. "People should respect forests to seek food are more likely to TJ the fact that bears are large, powerful be killed: either hit by a vehicle, shot wild animals. If people secure their by a resident or euthanized by the garbage and other sources of food, FWC. If a bear is judged to present a I bears will be less tempted to hang risk to public safety, the FWC will around in places where they don't euthanize the bear. i belong." "Conflicts between people and bears So what exactly is food for a bear? are preventable," added Telesco, who In trie wild, black bears eat berries, suggested that business owners and res- nuts, fruits and insects, with small ani- idents interested in getting bear-proof mals filling just 5 percent of their diet. dumpsters and trash cans contact their In neighborhoods, bears are typically waste service providers. "The majority dining on household trash, birdseed or FWC of people who follow the FVVC's pet food. A Florida black bear gets into a pair of garbage cans. advice on how to safeguard food from "If a bear has to choose between bears don't have conflicts." spending a few minutes chomping on a to find and eat 5,000 acorns to get the going for the dog food," Tefesco said. Go to www.MyFWC.com/Bear to as bag of dog food 6r several hours trying same amount of calories, the bear is "Bear-proofing your property, howev- learn more about living in bear country. a I? Coastal Cleanup to include North Captiva Island T3 Submitted by KRISTIE ANDERS compiled and is used to identify point Call 472-2329 for additional infor- Captiva. Barnacle Phil's new owners Charlie source generation of debris. On a mation or just report at 9 a.m. on Sept. Participants should bring their bags and Deb Skinner new have stepped up national scale, this data lead to better 1 7 to the SCCF Nature Center at 3333 filled with debris back to SCCF and to be one of the hosts for the laws to prevent offshore dumping of Sanibel-Captiva Road, or Captiva join them for hot dogs on the porch fol- International Coastal Cleanup on garbage by cruise ships. Data cards will Kayak at 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, on lowing the cleanup. Saturday, Sept. 17. Upper Captivans be available at the restaurant starting at are once again pitching in to clean the 9:30 a.m. beaches and shores of North Captiva In 2009, nearly 500,000 volunteers Island. This year, boaters from all over removed 7.4 million pounds of debris Lee County are being encouraged to be in over 100 countries. part of this important event. Barnacle Phil's restaurant has been a Beach debris, particularly plastics destination for boaters since it opened and styrofoam are incredibly detrimen- its doors in 1984. Joining with thou- tal to sea life. Stomach content analy- sands of others sites and hundreds of ses of sea turtles show ingestion of thousands of volunteers, Barnacle these unnatural products have-clogged Phil's owners, staff and patrons are POOL SERVICE digestive tracts. Birds have been seen working hard to give back to the com- trying to feed floating debris to their munity and the bountiful natural land- chicks. In between mangrove prop scape on and around North Captiva roots, sometimes hidden from view are Island. floating hazards. Boaters can be of As a special thank you gift to boaters ooi^mm?iGi extraordinary assistance as they can and beachcombers that lend a hand, reach secluded and obscure places. Barnacle Phils will be treating those The back bay area, Cato Costa State who bring evidence of their clean up Park and Safety Harbor are specific tar- efforts to the docks to a cup of its Professional Weekly Service gets for the 2011 Coastal Cleanup in famous black beans and rice. ast, Expert Equipment Repair & Replacement the North Captiva area. The docks at Once again this year, the Sanibel- Specializing in GulfStream Pool Heaters Barnacle Phils are located inside Safety Captiva Conservation Foundation Harbor on the north shore. (SCCF) will coordinate the cleanup on As part of the International Coastal the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva, Clean Up data collection efforts, there working with the Ocean Conservancy, are information cards participants will Keep Lee County Beautiful and the be asked to fill out. This information is City of Sanibel. mi mm?, DC PRESERVING PARADISE u £ a : L H I E o u "33 a CAROL ORR HARTMAN en A few onlookers watched a group of manatees begin the courtship ritual along the shoreline on Sanibel this past Saturday morning. a I Manatee mating season under way on Sanibel By CAROL ORR HARTMAN rolled in the surf like the movie, "From chance to witness this magical experi- manatee may be injured, try to deter- s [email protected] Here To Eternity." ence. mine the number of times the manatee This past Labor Day weekend, Manatees typically breed every two People are encouraged never to surfaces to breathe during a five minute guests at the Island Inn on Sanibe] were years, and the gestation period lasts approach a manatee and call the FWC period before calling. Since manatees treated to a rare and special treat. A approximately one year. immediately for instructions. Call 1- can stay submerged for up to 15 min- large number of manatees came up to The Sanibel Police Department 888-404-FWCC (3922), *FWC or utes at a time, frequent surfacing could t the shoreline to court a female. maintained the area efficiently for the #FWC on your cellular phone, or use be indicative of an injury. o Well known as gentle giants of the safety of these wild animals — some- VHF Channel 16 on your marine radio. In this instance, "there was no emer- a seas, these beautiful but massive crea- times referred to as "sea cows" — until Give dispatchers the exact location of gency but the possibility of new mana- tures are even docile in their the Florida Fish & Wildlife the manatee. tee offspring. FWC was contacted to courtships. The largest manatee - a Conservation Commission (FWC) If the manatee appears to be injured, make sure that the mammals were safe female - was surrounded by a group experts were able to get there, yet still please call right away. If injuries are and didn't get stranded on the sand. of amorous males and they gently allowed wildlife lovers and children the not obvious, but you still suspect the The CROW Picture Show offered on Fridays University who is majoring in Orphaned animals, like this bobcat Special to the REPORTER and otter, are often fed by hand while The CROW Picture Show biology. Hilaire will be work- staying at CROW for treatment. offers an insider's look at why ing/learning at CROW until the critters come to CROW, and fea- end of this year and plans to tures photos of the wild animals become a veterinarian. CROW who-wind up there. The CROW Picture Show is ,-Last year, Clinic for the presented each Friday at 11 a.m. Rehabilitation of Wildlife, in the CROW Healing Winds Southwest Florida's only wildlife Visitor Education Center, located hospital, cared for 4,111 sick, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road injured and orphaned animals. Of (across from The Sanibel the more than 200 different School). Admission for adults is species, 54 percent were birds, $5, teens are $3 and free for both 38 percent were mammals, and members and children 12 and eight percent were under. reptiles/amphibians/ inverte- Admission includes the pres- brates. entation, plus the opportunity to Due to restrictions imposed by explore CROW's hands-on edu- governmental agencies, CROW cational facility and become cannot allow visitors to view familiar with.its efforts to save patients in person. But in this 30- wildlife through compassion, minute presentation, visitors can care and education. • • see photos of current and past For more information, call patients, with commentary by 472-3644 ext. 231. To learn CROW fellow Hilaire Sampson, more about CROW, visit a senior at Wichita. State www. crowd i nic. org. island T ISLAND LIVING Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM B Week of Thursday, September 8, 2011 Anholt proud of reputation as island historian, author By JEFF LYSIAK [email protected] "The islands have seen changes that could never have been pre- dicted, and more come with every year. There may come a time when they are empty again of people, silent under the wind and tides. Whether populated or empty, the lure remains. No one who has walked an island beachhas ever completely shaken the sensation. If Sanibel and Captiva were to disappear, its story would be repeated from generation to generation. Its memory would not be lost, So i! is with islands. And so it will always be." - Betty Anholt, "The Trolley Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands." Those words from Betty Anliolt's debut book, originally published more than 20 years ago, are as true today as the day she wrote them in concluding "The Trolley Guide to Sanibel & Captiva Islands." And with three additional published volumes to her credit, a hand- ful of other projects in the works and countless references to her ency- clopedic knowledge about the islands, Anholt's name has become synonymous with the history of both Sanibel and Captiva. But that reputation wasn't earned overnight. "I first came to Sanibel when I was about 10 years old," said Anholt, who recalled that her family - who resided in southern New Jersey - traveled extensively throughout the state of Florida in search of a new home. "1 think when 1 was 13,1 made the statement, 'I'll never move to Florida.'" Of course, she defied her own prediction when, in 1968, she and her family moved to Fort Myers. A year later, they relocated to Sanibel. And she's been here ever since. "Back then, the island was pretty bare," she said. "The canals had been dug and there was all of this excess dirt spread out eveiywhere. Basically, it was this big prairie island." Anholt also remembers that back then, around 1972 or 1973, the pressure was increasing from developers to construct condominiums across the islands. "They told us that the development here was going to mimic Fort Myers Beach and Miami Beach," said Anholt. "But people here did- n't want'to see Sanibel go down the tubes." Currently employed as a staff member of the Sanibel Public Library, Anholt took at look back at "the way things were" in her sec- JEFF LYSIAK ond book, "Sanibel's Story — Voices and Images: From Calusa to Sitting ifi front of the Sanibel Public Library, island historian Betty Anholt holds a copy of Incorporation," published in 1998. Following the success of her first her second published book, "Sanibel's Story — Voices and Images: From Calusa to Incorporation." See ANHOLT, page 12B WHAT'S INSIDE BIG ARTS workshops offered in glass fusing, painting and more Submitted by MAUREEN TESORO On Friday, BIG ARTS announced its workshop BIG ARTS' Island schedule for season, signups are ongoing. This season "Paint with there are new classes in iPods, iPads and iPhone apps as friends" Faces well as new workshops in pastels, open studio, African instructor jewelry and improv. Jane Hudson, Lions Club BIG ARTS Winter Academy has recruited professors left, pictured Pancake who will lecture on art history, economics, music and art with Dick Breakfast/2B appreciation, religion, and international law. Winter Wright at the Academy starts in January. Monet Full workshop schedule is available online at Garden Party, www.BIGARTS.org or by contacting the main BIG wilt begin ARTS office at 395-0900. offering her All classes to follow will be held at BIG ARTS class on Oct. Center, located at 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel, unless 12. noted: BIG ARTS See WORKSHOPS, page 14B 0) ISLAND FACES ft* o Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 00 Sanibel Community House 0) Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011 GO & s H 0 s o P 1 Ed Coon, Pete Barone, Richard Johnson, John Mannis and Jim Braham. Jack and Mary Ann Czarnecki. t o a o OS 1c3 ^*] Les Forney, Tom Nachhazel and Bruce «8 Jack David with David and Lewis Cameron. Cochrane. Tom Hoover with Jamie Pickett, Cindy Vaughn and Lauren Strange. Alexandra Kuchta, Lauren Strange, Kayli McCreanor, Megan Sickler and Austin CanfJeld. Clint Parsons snd Francis Bailey. ISLAND FACES cro I H 2 '/i ffi" 3" 1- to Mark Steger and Randy Carson. sft 2 * en B s Joanna and Emily Telacki from Long I Island, N.Y. ALL PHOTOS CAROL ORR HARTMAN Maeve Igo and Sydney Stevens with Rose Igo. v,;- O CON Hi1 •q* Carolyn and Scotty Tongyai with Ed Ryan, Alex, Kristen and Scott Dunavant. Riddlehoover. •3 1 Renessa Ricbardsdh and Derrick Gordon. Vngela and Sarah Bailey. Bud Wafker happily servJrtQ mimosas. island 3 REPORTER CALENDAR Report your news to CAPTIVASAN1BEL.COM 00 u island Ha a. o £ Cruise s H Night Sanibef-Captiva Conservation Foundation 'S 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. Phone: 239-472-2329 space Turtle Tracks: I Every other Thursday at 10 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center for a trip to a beach. Cost for this program is Free to members and children, $5 for nonmembers, beach parking fee $2/hour. Learn about the cycles and habits of the u sea turtles that nest on our beach- «L- T — es, as well as other local marine ...hooiey.ai- Knitters meet life. For questions, about the dctocnet Turtle Tracks program or our Sea Turtle Research Program, call the k SCCF's Nature Center at 472- Sanibei Pf^^dnesday ^«S) d'm. Bothexpe- 2329. ^^^feSe^oroytion. iii^MMJlMaMMMMBaiMMM The Week Ahead and Beyond SEPT. SEPT. SEPT. 13-14 17-18 See Red Sox vs. Rays PTA Crab Races Spreadsheet class Captiva Triathlon Cape Coral Parks & Recreation is sponsor- The Sanibel School's PTA will host Crab A computer class called "What is a The inaugural Captiva Triathlon will be ing a trip to see the Boston Red Sox at Tampa Races at 'Tween Waters Inn (15951 spreadsheet?" is being offered at the held at South Seas Island Resort on Sept. Bay Rays game on Sept. 10. Bus leaves Captiva Drive on Captiva) on Sept. 12 Cen,ter4Life (2401 Library Way) on Sept. 17 and 18. There will be two kids races on -Yacht Club Community Park at 3:30 p.m. for from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, 13 and 14. A pair of two-hour sessions Saturday (one for ages 6-9 atid another for the 7:05 p.m. game, returning around mid- call 472-5161. will be taught from 1 to 3 p.m. Instruction I ages 10-13) and an adult race on Sunday, night Cost is $59 per person, including is for Microsoft Works or Excel. Cost is I which includes a quarter-mile swim, 10- transportation, game ticket, snacks on the $60 for members; $90 for non-members. j mile bike xide and 3.1-mile run. Visit bus and more. Call 239-574-0806 for details. For more details, call 472-5743. I www.gearedup.biz for details. SEPT. OCT. OCT. 13 28 BMSM Beach Walk Clay art classes Juror's Talk at BIG Arts Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival Join the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum for The Sanibel Recreation Center will host A Juror's Talk with Barbara Hill, founder Participants are sought for the Calusa a free Beach Walk with a shelling expert, a semester of free-form clay art classes, of Hill Fine Art Consulting, will take Blueway Paddling Festival, to be held Nov. offered on the last Tuesday of each month beginning on Oct. 13 and running for 10 place at BIG Arts' Phillips Gallery on 3-6 on the Sanibel Causeway. The event is starting at 9 a.m. Participants meet at Gulfside | weeks every Wednesday, for artists in I Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. An artist's reception and open to kayakers, outriggers and stand-up City Park (Algiers Beach). Parking fees apply. I fourth grade and older. Instruction will i awards presentation for the Biennial paddlers. Entry fees for the Calusa Classic For more details, call Diane Thomas at 395- I be by Andi McCarter. Cost is $200 per | Sculpture exhibit will follow. For more are $70 per racer or $200 per OC-6 team. 2233. The next Beach Walk will be held on I person, which includes all materials and | information, visit www.bigarts.org or Entry in the Calusa Dash is $45 per racer. Sept. 27. supplies. To register, call 472-0345. * call 395-0900. Visit www.CalusaClassic.com for details. is island in TER CALENDAR Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM o ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo O o o Tarpon Bay Explorers offer Eco Tours at 'Ding' Darling o On Stage o Kayak Tours - Kayak with a naturalist through the mangrove forest along the o The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater o Commodore Creek water trail. Learn about the rich back-bay ecosystem and the 2200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel wildlife that lives there. Or, join us as the sun goes down on a paddle to the Rookery o Phone: 472-6862 • Web: www.theschoolhousetheater.com o Islands. Be there as hundreds of birds — egrets, herons, ibis, cormorants, and pel- o "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Running Oct. 27 to Nov. 5 o icans — come in to roost for the night. Witness the sunset that Sanibel is famous "A Couple ofBlaguards" Running Nov. 15 to Nov. 26 o for. o "Winter Wonderettes" Running Dec. 16 to Dec. 31 o Nature Cruises - Enjoy a relaxing cruise aboard our quiet, environmentally "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" Running Jan. 13 to Feb. 11 friendly, covered pontoon boat. We'll observe the amazing rookery islands and the ) "Das Barbecii" Running Feb. 17. to March 17 o hundreds of birds that call them home. Learn about the mangrove estuary and the o "Over The Tavern" Running March 23 to April 21 Ding Darling refuge while looking for dolphins and manatees. You'll also enjoy a o O visit to the Touch Tank for an up-close look at some of the bay's marine life. o Murder Mystery Dinner Train.Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train Theater Q Breakfast, Daytime and Evening Cruises available. Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway, Fort Myers. Phone: 239-275-8487 Refuge Tram Tour - Our experienced naturalists can help you spot wildlife o Deadly Swindle: Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. most visitors would never see. As the road meanders past tidal mudflats and man- o Till Murder Do Us Part: Friday and Saturday. ° grove forests, you'll spot roseate spoonbills, white ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, o Synopsis: The murder mysteries are playing on the Seminole Gulf Railway din- O osprey, and other colorful birds feeding, resting and preening. You'll also hear fas- cinating tales of the Calusa Indians and the early days of Sanibel and south Florida. o ner train, which departs Colonial Station, off Colonial Blvd. and Metro Pkwy. o Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. other days Also Available — Fishing Charters, Pontoon, Kayak, Canoe and Bicycle o o Rentals and a beautiful nature-inspired gift shop. Ticket information: Cost is $59.00 +tax for five-course dinner and show Call Tarpon Bay Explorers at 472-8900 for more information and reservations. o Wednesday-Friday and Sunday and $69.00 +tax on Saturday. o Call 239-275-6060 or visit wwwisemgulf.com. OOOOO. 000000000-0 000000000000Entertainmen0t on the Islands Friday Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sept. 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Jacaranda 1223 Periwinkle Way The Wildfire The Wildfire Jamaica Dave & Co. Renata TBA Buckeye Ken 2 Hot 472-1771 'Tween Waters 15951 Captive Dr. The New Vinyls The New Vinyls 472-5161 RC Otter's Steve McDugal Royce AJigood Sam Felker Royce Allgood Steve McDugal Royce Allgood Sarri Felker Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. 11596 Andy Rosse Ln Frank Thomson Pat McCuae Geo and 6 to 10 p.m. • Pat McCune Pat McCune Pat McCune 395-1142 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. Keylime Bistro Chris Workman Sam Felker Mark Vee Paul Rosmus Mark Vee Pete Beard Frank Thomson Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Pat McCune Mitch Mitchem David Johnson Frank Thomson Gary & Kerry David Johnson and 6 to 10 p.m. 395-4000 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. The Island Cow Nightly 6 - 9:30 pra Greg Watts Diana Lynn Buckeye Ken 2163'Periwinkle Way The Mucky Duck 5 - c> pm/472-3434 Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Eederico Buckeye Ken Andy Rosse Ln Traders Danny Morgan Danny Morgan lues &,Thu 8-11 pin & Friends & Friends 1551 Periwinkle Way Blue Giraffe 2075 PcriwinkleWay Gessiey Reed 472-2525 Dan Tudor Danny Morgan Datiny Morgun & Friends Casa Ybel Resort 6:30 - 10:00 pm & Friends, I-4pm Sun. Brunch. 12 - 2:30 pm • 2255 W. Gulf Dr. Thistle Lodge Coconuts Bar & Grill Thistle Lodge Dining Rm. 472-9200 Dining Room 6:30 - 10:00 pm l-4pm. Coconuts B* & Grill Sweet Melissa's Michael David, Michael David, Light acoustic Light acoustic 1625 Periwinkle Way jazz guitar 472-1956 jazz guitar The Stone Crab Danny Morgan & Buckeye Ken Danny Morgan & 2761 W. Gulf Drive Friends, 8-11 pm 8-11 p.m. Friends, 8-11 p.m. 472-0305 Sanibel Michael David Michael David Steakhouse Light acoustic Light acoustic 1473 Periwinkle Way jazz guitar jazz guitar 472-5700 George & Wendy's Chris Workman, Steve "Scooter" Corner Grill keyboard and vocals, Reynolds, guitar 2499 Periwinkle. Way and vocals,. 7-11 p.m. 7-11 p.m. 395-1263 Traditions On The Beach Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Dusk Deo* Dusk Deo Joe McCormick Joe McCormick 3111 W. Gulf Dr. 472-4559 ^ 03 Taste of the Arts will return on Nov. 13 Submitted by MIKE KINIRY displays by artists from ArtFest Fort Myers, Art of The second annual Taste of the Arts, presented by the Olympians and BIG ARTS. FineMark National Bank & Trust, will be a fun and Patrons can also enjoy complimentary fine wines unique event for art enthusiasts of all ages.. and delectable hors d'oeuvres provided by Cafe Taste of the Arts will be held at the Alliance for Napoli, Cm, J. Bistro, The Morgan House, QO the Arts on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. It's a Pawnbroker and Costco. Norman Love Confections showcase of Lee County's upcoming cultural season will serve chocolates for dessert. featuring exhibits and performances on three live Engage the arts community, participate in a fresh stages. This is a great opportunity to sample Lee & exciting event and support "the arts that make our 0) County's finest art offerings and experience firsthand community such a great place to live, work and play. a some of the amazing talent found here in Southwest Admission is $35 per person, which includes three US Florida. stages of live performances-, art exhibits, food and ett Nonprofit arts organizations will make the wine as well as a cultural coupon book valued at over T3 Alliance for the Arts 10-acre campus shine with visu- $400. v> It al arts and performances every 30 minutes. For tickets or additional information, call 239- Performances include members of Florida Rep, Fort 332-4488 or visit www.tasteofthearts.com H Myers Symphonic Mastersingers, Gulf Coast Taste of the Arts is presented by FineMark Symphony, Gulfshore Ballet, Laboratory Theater of National Bank & Trust in partnership with Alliance •s Florida, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Southwest for the Arts, ArtFest Fort Myers and Florida Rep Florida Symphony and the Symphonic Choral of among others. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Southwest Florida. arts programming at Harlem Heights Cultural Arts & CONTRIBUTED I An image from last year's Taste of the Arts, held In addition, there will be awe-inspiring visual art Community Center in Fort Myers. at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. Woods to appear at 'Celebrity Island Dinner' returning in October Sanibel Island Bookshop Special to the REPORTER The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum and Traders Restaurant will Anne Joffe, sponsor a "Celebrity Island Dinner" left, and on Monday, Oct. 3 at Traders, locat- Sandy Stilwell ed at 1551 Periwinkle Way on are returning Sanibel. Seating will be offered from as servers for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 this year's per person, and all proceeds will ben- "Celebrity efit The Bailey-Matthews Shell Island Dinner," Museum. a fund raiser for The Bailey- The impressive list of celebrity Matthews servers includes Craig Albert, Ric clling sinclioi of Bel Shell Museum. Base, Karen Bell, Mark Blust, Terry Igo, Friedrich Jaeger, Anne Joffe, CONTRIBUTED Richard Johnson, Leoma Lovegrove, Tim Murty, Sandy Stilwell, Mike 3 Valiquette and Bob Walsh. OF STONE A dazzling piece of jewelry i donated by Lily & Co. will be raf- of a specially selected soup or ister for the event, fled, and a sensational selection of salad, one of four entrees and visit:http://events.constantcontact.co Chinese auction items will be avail- dessert. Bruce Akioka is providing m/register/event. If you have ques- able for bidding. - tropical entertainment for the tions, contact Amanda Stim via e- Joe Archambault has designed a event. mail at [email protected] or delicious menu, including a choice Reservations are required. To reg- call 395-2233. Second Liners are welcome at CONTRIBUTED next Mullet Parade on Sept. TO On Monday, Sept. 26, best-selling author Stuart Woods will appear at the Sanibel Submitted by PHIIi UR1ON had white handkerchiefs for weeping Today in New Orleans, there are Island Bookshop to sign copies of his lat- Join us for the next Mullet Parade on and umbrellas to protect themselves Second Liners in attendance at funerals, est Stone Barrington novel, entitled "Son Captiva this Saturday, Sept. 10. from the blazing sun or pouring rain. parades, weddings, conventions... any- Of Stone." Participants will gather at Jensen's The deceased was buried, gone to a where and everywhere. "After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a Marina a little after 7 p.m. The parade better place, and the returning music Some hints on umbrella choices: reunion with his sophisticated — and very leaves at 7:25 p.m. Grab your umbrella was loud and joyful. Friends and • Small is better,than large. Less wealthy — former love, Arrington Calder, (plain or decorated) and your white family walked/danced behind the chance of a spoke poke. Stone Barrington is back in New York, and handkerchief and join the fun! musicians. The umbrellas were • Move the umbrella up and down he's looking to stay closer to home and opened and moved with the music: and twirl it around rather than side to cash-in on his partnership at Woodman & A little history. Second Liner tra- Weld," reads the synopsis of the book, dition began in New Orleans, La. At Hankies waved. This group was just side. Prevents damage to others. scheduled for release on Sept. 20. "But jazz funerals going to the cemetery behind the band, second in line, and •Most important: "Laissez les bon Arrington has other plans for Stone- was very somber. Friendsand family therefore dubbed Second Liners. temps rouler!" including introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago." The author of more than 40 novels, Woods is a native of Georgia and began W.O.W. interactive art program at SCUCC his writing career in the advertising indus- Sanibel Congregational United cooking, drama and puppetry, just Classes will be held on Sept. try. "Chiefs," his debut in 1981, won the Church of Christ will again be offer- to name a few. The cost is $25 per 14, 21, 28, 2011 from 3:30 until Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, ing their W.O.W. (Wednesdays of child or $50 per family. The regis- Woods lives in Florida, Maine and New 6:30 p.m. at Sanibel Wonder) interactive art program dur- tration fee includes all four weeks, Congregational United Church of York. ing the month of September for chil- Woods' appearance at the Sanibel Island and dinner is included as well as Christ, located at 2050 Periwinkle Bookshop, located at 1571 Periwinkle Way, dren enrolled in kindergarten through nursery care. The registration form Way. is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. For addi- fifth grade, is available online at www.sani- For additional information, tional information, call 472-5223. Activities will center upon the belucc.org or by coming into the please call the church at 472- arts: e.g. music, dance,; crafts, church office. .0.4.97. . , -i J ,• •... v | i> i *i 11 J j j > 11 i •. Rotarians welcome 2011 Aldrich Scholarship winner Submitted by SHIRLEY JEWEU. It seemed like education was the topic of our Rotary Club meeting last Friday morning. The meeting basically started with a meet-and-greet for one of our Rotary scholarship recipients. We welcomed our 2011 Dick Aldrich n Scholarship Award receiver Veronica Valencia. First off, you have to give Veronica and her friend Tammy due respect for getting up at 4 a.m. Friday morning in order Connie Martin, n to attend the meeting. You have to understand, no self- Brightest respecting young women would attend anything of any kind Horizons without their hair and makeup done.The girls looked great, Development H but that was not what made these two standouts - they are Director. scholars. Veronica was born in Columbia and only came to the nI United States when she was 12 years old. Since then, she has been determined to take advantage of the American educa- CONTRIBUTED tion system, study hard and go to college. She now is in her Rotary Club President Joel Ospa, left, and 2011 sophomore year at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Rotary Dick Aldrich Scholarship recipient, I The Rotary Dick Aldrich Scholarship will help Veronica Veronica Valencia. .00 accomplish her goal of becoming a Pediatric Reconstructive came to reveal the creation of a $2.5 million fund-raising cap- Program, which Surgeon. ital campaign to support the building of a new Brightest matches funds donated to Brightest Horizons. Less than half It was also on Friday that club President Joel Ospa Horizons Child Care Development Center including after- of the other children are funded through the state with feder- announced the date for this year's Rotary District #6960 school programming. This facility will be constructed on the al/state subsidy. They also serve the children of families who Dictionary Day, Oct. 7. The reason for the District Dictionary campus of the new Harlem Heights Cultural Center. The fall outside any of the above criteria, so we must raise full project is to honor Rotary International's commitment toward campus will then provide a cohesive site for both education- scholarships to help them maintain their self-sufficiency and encouraging the full potential of Literacy around the globe. al and cultural experiences serving the community of Harlem independence. The center currently is serving 163 children To be literate, no matter what the language is the foundation Heights. • from four weeks to 12 years of age with a wait-list for Ihe of education. The ability to read and write opens the doors to Since 1974, Brightest Horizons Child Development child development program. Although government funding cultural and educational experiences beyond one's own per- Center has been located in the familiar road-front blue .build- is being cut, the need for services is growing especially for sonal knowledge and challenges and stretches individuals to ings on Gladiolus Drive midway between McGregor Blvd. low-income families. EC grow and think. and Winkle.r within the Harlem Heights Community. Their Raising funds to continue the operation of Brightest "Ci On Oct. 7,.the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club will deliver to child development program is nationally accredited through Horizons are a continuing effort and specifically the new it- each and every third grade student at The Sanibel School and APPLE (Accredited Professional • Preschool Learning determination to raise funding for the relocation and building Fort Myers Beach Elementary their ve;y own paperback Environment) and has been awarded the Gold Seal of of a new educational facility for Brightest Horizons on the copy of the Rotary Student Dictionary. Our Rotary District is Excellence by the State of Florida. Their programs provide a Harlem Heights Cultural Center is certainly a daunting task. preparing to deliver thousands of Dictionaries to third grade secure and enriching environment that serves a diverse popu- Martin is an experienced fund raiser and although the goal is students in Collier, Lee, Hendry, Charlotte, Glades, Sarasota, lation of low income working families with a small budget of high, she is resolute in reaching this goal for the Harlem Desoto and Manatee Counties in Southwest Florida. $375,000. All families pay a fee based on family size and Heights Community. You can reach Connie at Brightest Staying with the educational theme, we welcomed Connie income. The sliding scale is provided by the Coalition for Horizons for more information at 239-481-2100. Martin, the new Director of Development of Brightest Early Learning. The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club meets every Friday at 7 Horizons Child Development Center on Gladiolus Drive in Approximately one half of our students are funded a.m. at the Beachview Restaurant, located on Par View Drive Fort Myers as our guest speaker for the morning. Martin through the Stale of Florida's Child Care Partnership in Sanibel. Guests ure always welcome! SCC to commemorate 9/11 Final call for entries into Calusa Submitted by CYNDIE HOGGATT The Historic Chapel of" Sanibel l X- On Sunday, Sept. 11, those who gather at Communit^ *Church will remain open Blueway Photo Contest n throughout the day on Sept. 11 with medita- 13 Sanibel Community Church for worship will Submitted by BETSY CLAYTON O pause to remember and to pray for those who tive music. All are welcome to take a moment to come in and pray. Less than a remains for nature pho- i lost loved ones in the terrorists' attack 10 tographers and paddlers to enter Lee years ago. Sanibel Community Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry's County Parks & Recreation's annual Included will be moments of silence, as Calusa Blueway Photo Contest. well as a contemplative video, at each of the Market). For more information, call 472- 2684. Entries can be submitted until morning services: 8, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, with prizes.awarded at the annual Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival — presented by Canoe & Complimentary blood pressure Kayak magazine — in November. There are four categories in which Blueway Paddling Festival with guest photographers can compete: speakers including Cape Coral artist and screening next week • Paddlers on the Trail: People kayaker Jeanette Chupack and Fort The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District will determining if further examination by a enjoying the trail, waterways and out- Myers native Mark Renz, a photo artist offer complimentary blood pressure screen- health care professional is necessary. doors along the 190-mile Calusa and author. The reception will be at ing at the Sanibel Recreation Center on The Sanibel Recreation Center is located Blueway, which meanders throughout 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Monday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. until noon. at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, week- Lee County's backbays -and rivers. Rutenberg Park's Eco Living Center, High blood pressure increases the risk of ly, semi-annual and annual memberships are • Nature photography: Flora, fauna 6490 South Pointe Blvd. It's free and stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney dis- available. For more information, call the Rec and landscapes. open to the public. ease and even blindness in some cases. The Center at 472-0345 or visit www.mysani- • Signs along the blueway: Calusa There is no fee to enter the Calusa Sanibel Fire & Rescue District's complimen- bel.com. Blueway markers, access points, fun Blueway Photo Contest. Submissions tary screenings are offered as a first step in Source: City of Sanibel spots and more. must be taken by amateurs along a Lee • Reflections: A new category open County, Fla. waterway. Upload your to the photographer's interpretation. entries - three per photographer - at Prizes for top category winners will www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.co Ri.S.H. hosts Mom & Toddlers Group conic from ABC Framing, a Lehigh m. Click on "activities" and "photo con- Special to the REPORTER Positive Boundaries" by Healthy Start Acres-based mobile-framing business. test." F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of speaker Shelly Greggs. The group meets Winners will receive an enlarged, mat- The Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail Sanibel will host the twice monthly Mom at the F.I.S.H. Community Room located ted and framed version of their photo. is 190 miles long and is marked by eas- & Toddlers Group for all island mothers at 1630 Periwinkle Way, Unit B on Winning entries will be shown on the ily identifiable trail signs. The trail also of children aged from birth through four Sanibel this Monday, Sept. 12 beginning Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival's is mapped out with Global Positioning years of age. All are welcome, either with at 10 a.m. Facebook page and will be published in System coordinates. Order free maps your children or just on your own. The If you are interested in attending this magazines, newspapers and online pub- online at www.calusablueway.com. group's focus is learning, fun, and relax- session, please call Christine Swiersz of lications, including Florida Weekly. Call 239-533-7474 with any ques- ation with other moms. F.I.S.H. at 472-4775 to confirm atten- An event is plarfned to recognize tions or send an e-mail to bclayton@lee- There will be a social time following a dance or to ask for further information winners and kick off the 2011 Calusa gov.com. short educational presentation on "Setting about the Island Mom's.Group., P3 oc wo island es P T SPORTS Report your news to CAPTIVASANIBEL.COM 00 u 0) Fish early then hit the beach and cool off I Fish up to fourteen inches were -4-* Coming off the Labor a Day holiday anglers found taken on live shrimp, pilchards ti the best fishing was over and small pinfish. Drift fishing 53 the morning hours, then the passes is also a good way to during the mid-day heat put fish in the cooler, the best bet hitting the beach for a is the hour before and after the refreshing swim was a tide change, the current isn't as H Ryan Boyd (12) of better option. strong and it's much easier to Bokeelia took advan- Red fishing was best in keep the bait bouncing across tage of the summer the early myrraeghoursas the bottom, in the strike range. holiday to reel in this high tides and cooler Offshore yielded larger fish up nice blacktip shark. water gave the best shot of to four pounds over artificial He was fishing in the clay. After late mom- reefs and ledges in depths from Charlotte Harbor near ing the bite dropped off Capt. Bill Russell thirty to fifty foot. A couple Bokeelia with Captain and hooking a red was keeper red grouper and lots of Bill Russell. much more of a challenge. gag were also reported, remem- Fish were caught in north On the ber gag grouper season opens in CONTRIBUTED Pine Island Sound near mid September. Pineland, south of Blind Water A variety of fish are coming Pass on Sanibel's east side from the beaches including 8 and in Matlacha Pass snook, trout, snapper, flounder, south of the power lines. Most fish averaged poinpano. and Spanish mackerel. It's not "3 twenty to twenty-four inches with an occa- uncommon to hook into all these species in a sional fish to twenty-eight inches. A proper- day of fishing at areas like Blind Pass, the ty placed pinfish or shrimp and cut sardines SI Sanibel Pier or any stretch of beach with forty pounds have been active at first light off fresh mullet is the top choice of bait to hook or ladyfish took most of the fish reported and 09 some water flow and underwater su'ucture mangrove points and Islands. on of these sharks. weedless-rigged CAL shad tail fooled a few like rocks, submerged trees or pilings. A Bonnet head sharks fromiwo to four feet It's still hot on the water and fishing real- on artificial. A couple schools of large over- s small white or pink nylon jig, tipped with a are common on the flats, generally you will ly shut down over the week with the low size redfish were reported on the bare that piece of shrimp is a great choice for an all skirt Charlotte Harbor with most of the fish' sight them cruising around the boat. While falling tide during the heat of the day. This u around bait that will catch everything. running over thirty inches. Look for the big most sharks prefer oily baitfish bonnetlieads will change soon as the water begins to cool Tarpon and sharks are still around but schools of large redfish to get more numer- prefer shrimp, often you won't get them to and this week we have some good incoming haven't been feeling much pressure from ous on the flats in the upcoming weeks. eat anything else. Often mistaken for a small tides during the day that should spark a more anglers. Tarpon from fifty to one hundred hammerhead, they put up a great fight for consistent bite through the day. Mangrove snapper continues as the go to pounds can be found around ladyfish schools their size and are a favorite with the kids. A If you. have a fishing story or for charter fish to fill out the dinner menu for both in Charlotte Harbor, watch for birds dipping few bulls and lemons up to six feet were information, please contact us at 239-283- inshore and offshore anglers. Inshore the best to the water and small ladyfish free-wheeling found in Pine Island Sound on the deep side 7960 or www.fishpineisland.com. Have a action came from sand potholes, bar edges, across the surface after small bait fish. In of sand bars, look for them patrolling the safe week and good fish in'. and any type structure near the Gulf Passes. Matlacha Pass smaller tarpon from ten to perimeter of mullet schools. NeefHess to say, (S Lily & Co. signs on for silver Lee BIA to host Fall Golf Tournament sponsor of Race 4 F.I.S.H. Submitted by VALERIE WHITAKER The Lee Building Industry Association (Lee BIA) will Special to the REPORTER host their annual Fall Golf Tournament on Saturday. Sept. Last week, F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) of 24 at the Plantation Golf and Counu-y Club in Fort Myers. Sanibel announced that Lily & Co. jewelers has Karen Bell Registration begins at 7 a.m. followed by the Helicopter become a Silver Sponsor for this year's 1 OK Race for and Dan Ball Drop! at 7:30 a.m. The shotgun start for the four-pew F.I.S.H. Schuyler, co- son scramble begins at 8 a.m. / "We are delighted to become a Silver Sponsor of owners of Hit the green and miss the sand trap with the BIA Fall the F.I.S.H. 10K this year," said Dan Schuyler, co- Lily & Co., Golf Tournament early registration special. Golfers who owner of Lily & Co. "We have been a supporter of seated in register before Friday, Sept. 9 will receive a discounted front of John registration fee of $85 and tournament shirt. F.I.S.H. for many years. We admire the work it does Pryor and Ed on the islands and we are happy to become a Silver Ridlehoover, The BIA Fall Golf Tournament will feature an all Sponsor for F.I.S.H.'s main fund-raising event this co-chairs of American barbeque lunch, beer on the course, raffle prizes year." the 10K Race and golfer goodie bag. You could win $ 1,001) in the As part of their sponsorship, Lily and Co. gener- 4 F.I.S.H. Helicopter Ball Drop. If your raffle ticket matches the ously donated a beautiful Tag Heuer Aquaracer watch committee. numbered golf ball that lands in the hole or nearest to the for the 10K Race for F.I.S.H. The winner can choose Also pictured hole, you win $1,000! Raffle tickets for the ball drop are between a women's or men's Tag Heuer watch. in front are only $10 and can be purchased by contacting the BIA Raffle tickets are $10 each and are available at the business office at 239-936-5525. F.I.S.H. Walk In Center, 1630 Periwinkle Way, from "spokes- VIP team packages and great sponsorship opportunities Lily & Co. or from any F.I.S.H. board.member. All dogs" Lily, are also available. Marketing sponsorship packages range proceeds from this fund raiser will go to F.I.S.H. of Gracie and from $50 to $1,000 and up. Make the Lee BIA Golf Sanibel, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Angel. Tournament work for you while you enjoy a fun filled day Sanibel and Captiva. of golf, delicious barbeque and prizes. Sponsorship and The FTSH10K race, held in conjunction with the- CONTRIBUTED event registration forms are available at www.BIA.net or Fort Myers Track Club, which will take place on directly, at Saturday, Oct. 15 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the http://www.bia.netydocuments/Fa]]_l 1 GolfTournamentFl Sanibel Community House, is expected to attract .the race through local sponsorships, participant fees yerl ,pdf. more than 400 runners this year. The 1 OK race is the and flonations. For more information about registration, sponsorship main'fund-raising event for F.I.S.H. this year. The For additional information, contact F.I.S.H. at opportunities or the Helicopter Ball Drop, contact the Lee organization hopes to raise significant money from 472-4775...... ,,-,.- BIA at 239-936-5525 or e-mail [email protected]. s? H 9/11 Memorial Invitational 3" race to be held Saturday Submitted by JESSICA CLARK the community." On Saturday, Sept. 10, Shell Point Golf The registration fees for this race are t/3 Club will welcome participants for the $60 for a varsity team, $10 for individual re inaugural 9/11 Memorial Invitational to entries, and free for JV teams that are par- run through the golf course in various cat- ticipating with their varsity team. 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Nov. 8; meets Tuesdays 9 to 10 a.m. 6; meets Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Glass Fusing with Petra Kaiser starts Nov. 9; of • Life Drawing - Open Studio (Non meets Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Instructed) with Carol Rosenberg begins Oct. 7; • Women Discussing with Shareen Grace and meets Fridays 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Renee Sugar starts Nov. 10; meets Thursdays 10 • Community Band begins Oct. 10; practices a.m. to noon. •*•* a 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, at St. Michael & All • Glass Fusing with Petra Kaiser starts Nov. Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Way, 10; meets Thursdays 9:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Sanibel. • Creative Clay with Dawn Boesen starts Nov. 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