laves Spending quf& rime in he area's gorgeous scenery. reop&ning of the school. ft is titted "Putting Back the ~i&c&:' Aboare: ff may inof look like much - buf. this ibulfcding houses hrtr washers CJD 'Ding' Days photo contest comes into focus June 1 marks the opening of the Annual "Ding" Darling photo contests may not be resubmitted. Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest. • Judging will be anonymous. Please do not The contest, sponsored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife put your name or anything that will identify Society (DDWS) and held in conjunction with "Ding" you on your photo. Days, Oct. 8 through 14, honors the birthday of Jay • Judging criteria: Norwood "Ding" Darling, one of the foremost conserva- 1. technical excellence (sharpness, lighting, tionists in American history and driving force behind the composition, exposure) eponymous J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 2. originality/creativity (NWR). ' • '••: ' 3. interest Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on August 31. 4. ability to be reproduced for publication S Complete contest rules are listed below. For an entry form • Digital photos are acceptable. However, Buck Ward, "E and other contest information, log on to www.dingdarling- only limited image modifications are permit- from Fort fa society.org and click on "Photos," then "Photo Contest." Or ted. Manipulation should only be used to pro- Myers, Florida, contact DDWS at [email protected] or 239- duce a more natural looking photograph. took first place 472-1100, ext. 233. Cropping is allowed, but any other color modi- in the 2006 Entries may be delivered in person to J.N. "Ding" fications or the addition of any elements not "Ding" Darling I Darling NWR or by mail to "Ding" Darling Wildlife existing in the original scene will not be Days Amateur Society, One Wildlife Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957. allowed. Nature • Only amateur photographers are eligible to enter. • All photos will become the property of Photography (You may not possess a professional photographer tax iden- the Society and will not be returned. There is Contest with tification number for the sale of photographs.) no need to include a return envelope or postage. this portrait of • Photos must have been taken during the two previous • In the event that fewer than 16 entries are a Double-crest- years within J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR. received, the Wildlife Society reserves the right ed Cormorant. • Photos must be 8 x 10 (or full frame 8x12) with an to cancel the contest. o o 11x14 mat to facilitate display. Frames are not permitted. • First, second, and third place winners and SPECIAL TO THE Please include one 4x6 copy of entry. honorable mentions will be announced during ISLANDER/BUCK 4 • Each person may enter up to two photos but can win the "Ding" Darling Days in October. Photos WARD only one award. may be used by the Society in any way with • Photos that have won awards in previous DDWS appropriate credit. • The Refuge and DDWS cannot be held es responsible for lost or damaged photos. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society is a non- ft. SUN CONTROL profit friends organization that supports envi- Aluminum & ronmental education and services for J.N. o Remodeling Co., INC. "Ding" Darling NWR. "S HURRICANE SEASON WITH EVERY COMPLETE HOUSE OF^I ,« STORM PROTECTION, II m ' PORTABLE GENERATOR SI DDWS Board welcomes new M • PORTABLE A/COR !| S3 FREE ^ • HURRICANE KIT II member offer expires 6/8/07 present coupon at time of sale. |l The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society Board of SS DEAL DIRECT with Directors recently welcomed new member, •-C Father & Sons island resident Dan Wexler. OH es Wexler has lived on Sanibel Island for two U Impact Doors & Windows Since years with his wife, Arlene Dillon, and two J959. young daughters, but has been visiting since £ the 1960s. He divides his time between the island and Washington, D.C., where he repre- es CZi sents PURRE and various youth sports inter- ests as a lobbyist and government relations consultant. DDWS, the "friends" organization for J.N. • Hurricane Impact Windows & Patio • Bahama Shutters "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, sup- Doors • Enclosed Porches ports education and intern programs for the • Storm Protection • Kitchen & Bath Refuge. To become a friend of the refuge, call • Soffit & Fascia & Gutter •All Repairs, Additions & More 239-472-1100 ext. 233 or visit www.dingdarling- • Painting Lic# CGC058367 We support HK E society.org. Visit our showroom at 4424 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral 33904 Cape Coral (239)945-0600 Charlotte (941 (639-3341 SPECIAL TO THE ISLANDER Ft. 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Luckily, I live in Florida, plans, but I don't plan on making diesel, and diesels are cheaper prices, it's not really going to let and hurts you, but you've got so a lot of the things I'm doing any other additional trips because than regular. For out-of-state affect (my plans). We're still to deal with it. You can't let are relatively local, so no." (gas) is so pricey." people, I feel really bad for going to travel and have fun, take what the government does or them. Prices here are exorbitant- vacations. Weil just cut back in gas prices affect what you do." ly high." other areas." Web Poll Results Which water sports do you enjoy most? • Kite boarding, 0 • Wind surfing, 0 • Swimming, 50% • Boating, 25% • Other, 25% Current Web Poll Question Find a shell and pick it up How should the city of Sanibel handle the alligator population? Kayla Vagedes (right) of Port St. Lucie was • Relocate alligators to "Ding" Darling shelling for her very first time around 5:30 • If they are not aggressive, leave them alone p.m. on May 28 under the watchful eye of • Relocate all alligators off of the island her grandfather, when she and her friend, • Exterminate all alligators over four feet Ken Hammen, from Little Chute, Wis. found • Exterminate aggressive alligators over six feet a junonia in the sand. They were about one mile west of the Lighthouse at the time. 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Submitted by PEGGY NEWELL and GINI JONES Where to find organizations listed in Special to the islander Note: This is the third in a series of three this article: articles reporting on the experiences of a group of local women (Caroline Hoisington, Organizations needing Volunteers and Employees Carla Johnston, Gini Jones, Darla • Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana's Office of Disaster Letourneau, Peggy Newell) who went to New Response www.edola.org/odr_main.php Orleans for a week of gutting houses in the • Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans: aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The group http://www.habitat-nola.org/ (including two friends from San Francisco and • Habitat for Humanity on the Gulf Coast: "S Washington, D.C.) was sponsored by Sanibel's www.volunteermatch.org/results/org_detail.jsp?orgid=61628 St. Michael's & All Angels Episcopal Church and worked under the auspices of the • Lutheran Episcopal Services in Mississippi I Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana (EDOLA). www.campcoastcare.com We went to New Orleans in celebration of Teaching in New Orleans: a birthday.