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Read Us Online at A IslandSunNews.com SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 31 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JANUARY 27, 2012 JANUARY/FEBRUARY SUNRISE/SUNSET: 27 7:16 • 6:06 28 7:15 • 6:07 29 7:15 • 6:08 30 7:15 • 6:09 31 7:14• 6:09 1 7:14 • 6:10 2 7:13 • 6:11 Jazz Legend Richie Cole Florida Panther Will Join Five By Design On Stage Biologist Coming IG ARTS welcomes alto sax legend Richie Cole and critically-acclaimed To ‘Ding’ Darling Bmusical group Five By Design this arry Richardson, biologist and pho- Saturday, January 28 for their Cool & tographer at Florida Panther National Swingin’ concert at 8 p.m. in Schein LWildlife Refuge near Naples, will Performance Hall. make a guest appearance to speak about \Combining warm, well-rounded vocals Where Photography Meets Science: Using with vintage style and a touch of comedy, Remote Cameras to Capture the Florida Five By Design’s signature harmonies have Panther. made them a favorite of BIG ARTS audi- His presentation takes place on Friday, ences. Set in the format of a Garrison February 3 in the Education Center at the Keillor-style radio broadcast, the production JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. touches upon Cole’s 40-year career in music Richardson and his staff track and treat from his early days with Buddy Rich, to Doc Florida panthers within the 26,400-acre Severinsen’s Tonight Show Band to the pres- Everglades-area refuge in an effort to help ent day. A reviewer in All About Jazz writes, the endangered species survive. He assists “Richie Cole is the last of a breed – A fast with cat examinations and radio-collar tag- and competitive musical gunslinger acquiring ging, and will explain how new technology is legendary status for his willingness to dem- helping in the refuge’s mission. onstrate his command of Charlie Parker’s This year for the first time, due to their bebop language by taking on all comers at popularity, the free lectures will be held twice Larry Richardson will address new science in tracking Florida’s panther population any speed.” Richie Cole each Friday, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Seating Cool & Swingin’ runs the gamut from photo Capture The Moment is limited and available on a first-come basis. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of television’s I Love Lucy and Johnny Carson’s by Ben Johnson CIM Photography Admission is free to the event, which is the Refuge. Tonight Show theme, to hits such as What A Wonderful World, a swing version of Almost sponsored by The Sanctuary Golf Club and continued on page 5 Like Being In Love and a Latin-style treatment of Night And Day. The performance also provides a peek inside the Rogue and Jar, the Washington, DC jazz club where Cole penned the classic Harold’s House of Jazz and New York Afternoon. continued on page 39 Shell Museum’s Under The Sea Thodos Dance Chicago At BIG ARTS Luau On Sunday

Lady in White by Janet Rogers Thodos Dance Chicago photo by Tiffany Rogers Demonstration By hodos Dance Chicago will perform at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. General admission seats are $42, loge seats are Artist Janet Rogers T$47 and children’s tickets are $15. A reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times wrote, “Thodos Dance Chicago has ascend- he Sanibel-Captiva Art League ed to a whole new level of excellence.” They will perform their Fosse Trilogy at BIG is sponsoring a watercolor ARTS, as well as other pieces from their repertoire. Fosse Trilogy is an adaptation of Tdemonstration by acclaimed Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum director Dr. works originally created by Bob Fosse in the early 1960s for television (a Bob Hope watercolor artist Janet Rogers at The José H. Leal, right, and Richard Johnson of special and The Ed Sullivan Show). Tony Award-winning choreographer and Fosse Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Bailey’s will take part in the Under the Sea muse Ann Reinking staged this piece – with its romantic, Latin-based music – for live Way on Sanibel, beginning at 7 p.m. on grand raffle prize, which is a private Luau performances and created the transition choreography. Thursday, February 2. for 10 catered by Bailey’s in the winner’s home continued on page 27 continued on page 39 see story on page 25 2 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 osprey for CROW as a live auction item, CARD OF THANKS to Jim Sprankle, who donated two outstanding auction items – an osprey feath- he Ospreyfest Committee would er and an osprey head – which he carved JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW like to thank the Island Sun for for Ospreyfest and for which Congress Ttheir exceptionally generous pub- Jewelers donated slide necklaces, and to Featuring 4 Exciting Jewelry Artists licizing of Ospreyfest, a fundraiser for Luc Century for his gift of a crystal vase CROW. etched with an adult osprey and chicks, CATHY CONN • CHERYL GIBBS • JANE LEVY • ANDREA MORRIS We also extend heartfelt thanks to which proved to be a sought-after silent event sponsor Sanibel Captiva Trust ST ST auction item. JAN 31 & FEB 1 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Company for covering the cost of the The International Osprey Foundation delicious three-course dinner at Traditions was particularly helpful to Ospreyfest in on the Beach, to Bailey’s General Store an advisory capacity and with their offer for donating wine, and to Holly Maiz and to coordinate the installation of an osprey Gini Jones for sporting sandwich boards nesting platform as a silent auction item. throughout the event to thank our spon- We would also like to thank silent auction sors. donors Jim Sprankle, Congress Jewelers, Ospreyfest committee members Luc Century, Ikki Matsumoto, “Bird” Debbie Friedlund, Ann Arnoff, Wendy Westall, Lily & Co., Rick Zurbriggen, Harriman and John Friedlund devoted Laura Ball, Dave Horton, Terry Baldwin, many hours to Ospreyfest and contribut- David Meardon, Timothy Parker and ed excellent ideas that made this CROW Cathy Cola of 50% Off Framing. fundraiser a success. Finally, we would like to express our Members of the Ospreyfest presenta- appreciation to Susan Gordon for serving tion team also merit special thanks: Dave as auctioneer, Rusty Farst for acting as Horton, who contributed his talent and technical advisor/supervisor, with prelimi- humor by creating a unique invitation and nary assistance from Jim Burns, Bank an impromptu on-the-spot cartoon that of the Islands for exhibiting Ospreyfest became a hot auction item at the event, auction items prior to the event, CROW’s and Mark “Bird” Westall, who enthralled executive director Steve Greenstein for more than 140 attendees with his amaz- emceeing the event, CROW’s president ingly lifelike renditions of osprey calls. of the board John Schubert for assisting Special thanks to Darryl Pottorf, who with logistics of the event, and CROW’s Find a wonderful piece of artist made jewelry for yourself or created a stunning depiction of a young staff for generating related materials. We are happy to say that attendees of someone equally special at our first ever Jewelry Trunk Show. Ospreyfest seemed to enjoy their immer- The gallery will be filled with fabulous jewelry from 4 award- sion into everything Osprey, and a good Where are you? time was had by all! winning artists. Come see the exciting new designs and unique On behalf of the Ospreyfest commit- hand-formed, heart-felt pieces as well as meet the talented tee, Amateur musicians who – Claudia Burns, event co-chair artists who created them. play jazz for fun, not as a job, are invited to join To advertise in the CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT! small group at East end Island Sun of Island. ARTFUL Call 395-1213 HOMES Call 395-3765 NEW IDEAS Scrapbook Papers New Owne Rubber Stamping nder rship FOR SEASIDE Quilting U ! Art Supplies LIVING Fabric Shell Craft January 10th to Beads Craft Supplies February 11th, 2012 Notions Gifts

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Make It & Take It Bead Bracelet Every Thursday $4.00 A Sanctuary of Art in The Village Shops 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 DEMONSTRATION DAY EVERY TUESDAY Mon. - Sat. 10:30 to 5 239-472-3386 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm • www.threecraftyladies.com www.watsonmacraegallery.com 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 3 New Captiva Community Share your community Panel Members news with us. ive newly appointed members of Call 395-1213 the Captiva Community Panel took Fax: 395-2299 Ftheir seats at the panel’s first 2012 meeting on January 10. They are Jay or email Brown, Jack Cunningham, Mike Kelly, Jerry McClure and David Rohn. [email protected] Brown had a long career in management of large consumer-oriented busi- Jack Cunningham, Jerry McClure, Mike Kelly, David Rohn and Jay Brown nesses. Career highlights include serving as CEO of the nation’s largest wholesale baking company, CEO of a high technology food ingredients company, general operating partner of a private equity buyout firm and service on several Fortune 500 boards. Cunningham was president and chairman of Thermo Products, Inc., a manufacturer of heating and cooling equipment. A full-time Florida resident, Cunningham is a volunteer with the Captiva Fire District, vice president of the Captiva Civic Association, and secretary of the Island Water Association. Kelly served as CEO of the real estate division of the Dayton Hudson Corporation (now Target Corporation), and also served as president of the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute, the premier international land use and planning organization. He was re- appointed to his panel seat as part of the ongoing work to develop language for the Captiva Land Use Code. McClure spent 35 years working for the military and GTE as a project engineer and other areas of technology integration. He and his wife, Terry, then moved to New England and were owners of Harbor Embroidery in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Rohn is a former newspaperman with the Indianapolis News and Indianapolis Star who splits his time between Captiva and Indiana. The panel was authorized by Lee County commissioners in January 2002 to act in an advisory role concerning land use and zoning issues on Captiva. The 10-member panel has overseen the adoption of a Captiva section in the Lee Plan, with a goal, objective and 14 initial policies adopted by the county in January 2003, October 2005 and August 2007. The Captiva Community Panel provides a public forum whereby Captiva property owners can present projects requiring variances and get feedback from and answer questions of the panel members and other Captiva neighbors attending the public meeting. The panel has no decision-making authority on variance requests, but does advise Lee County as to the point of view of the panel and the point of view expressed by other interested Captivans attending the public meeting at which the variance request was presented. The panel meets on the second Tuesday of every month, with the next meeting set for 9 a.m. on February 14 at ‘Tween Waters Inn, 15951 Captiva Drive. All panel meetings are open to the public and participation is encouraged. For more information, visit www.captivacommunity- panel.com. 4 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 There will be music by the four-piece The Community Danny Morgan Band. Twilight Talks At Reservations are required and tables House To may be reserved so neighbors and friends Historical Village can be seated together. Newcomers and Host Valentine’s island visitors are all welcome and The Community House staff will make sure Dinner Dance everyone is introduced at each table. celebration of Valentine’s Day Sponsors are Marge and Joe Meek. will be held on Tuesday, February Tickets are $50 for members and $60 A14 with a dinner dance at The for guests. Memberships are available. Community House. Those unable to attend who would The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with like to purchase a membership or make cocktails followed with a dinner buffet a donation may visit www.sanibelcommu- prepared by Elias Brothers Catering. Beef nityhouse.net or call 472-2155 for more Bourguignon and chicken Marsala will be information. the main entrees, with salad, twice-baked potatoes, vegetables and dessert to com- Dancing at The Community House plete the buffet offerings.

The historical village schoolhouse will be the location for a series of Twilight Talks beginning January 27 eginning January 27, the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Pilates Bhosting a number of speakers who will share their unique experiences on Sanibel. The first speaker will be Jim Pickens, who will show aerial photos of Sanibel from the 1940s when he worked for the Army Air Corps. These photos will leave attendees with a vivid impres- sion of what the island looked like before the causeway. Lost roads and paths will be discussed as well as lack of vegetation and houses. The programs will be held in the old schoolhouse from 7 to 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Members of the museum are admitted free, all others pay $5. Seating is limited to 35 people. Advance tickets are available at the office in the Old Bailey Store at the village, Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ed Sieber will speak on February 17. In April of 1945 at age 21, Sieber dove his Helldiver airplane straight down at the biggest, most powerful battleship the world had ever seen, the Japanese supership Yamato. At that time, the average lifespan of a dive bomber pilot in combat was 10 minutes. Museum membership is $25. At the $50 Calusa level, members abd their family receive a 10 percent discount on most items in the museum gift shop. Call the museum at 472-4648 for an application.

Send your editorial copy to: [email protected] ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 5 San-Cap Audubon Presents The Birds And Natural Splendor Of Panama he Birds & Natural Splendor of Panama will be the topic at the San- TCap Audubon lecture on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Community House. Panamanian tour guide Carlos Bethancourt will share his love of Panama utilizing his expert photos of the most bizarre and colorful birds and mammals in the New World. Panama, though small in area, is perfectly positioned as the narrow land bridge between North and South America which blesses it with a unique natural beauty and biodiversity. The process that formed Panama started 20 million years ago and stopped about 3 million years ago when the isthmus finally closed. Plants and animals gradually crossed the land bridge in both directions to establish new homes, which resulted in a quantity and diversity of flora and fauna second to none. Over 975 bird species, hundreds of mammals, rep- City graphic by Pete Smith tiles and amphibians, and a staggering 10,000 plant species have been recorded in Panama. Betancourt will lead a photographic jour- The City That Almost Wasn’t ney across central Panama, where the myriad of tropical birds, bizarre mammals and unusual anibel is the city that almost wasn’t. Had citizens not taken a proposed City reptiles are seen in their natural settings, from Charter to Tallahassee in January of 1964, the city would not have been able toucans to hummingbirds, mouse opossums to Gartered trogon Sto incorporate. It was just weeks later that the state legislators would require tongue-wielding orange nectar bats. 10,000 residents to incorporate. Sanibel had one-tenth of that. Without incorporation, development of Sanibel would have continued with a maximum density closer to 30,000 than the current plan for about 9,000. Two subdivi- sions alone would have contained more than 2,000 houses. Another would have been over 400. But instead, about two-thirds of Sanibel is preserved and density is assigned by elevation, environmental impact and public safety. The first act of conservation was put in place more than 100 years ago. Follow the story to its present day status. It was no accident, but rather the result of dedicated volunteers who saw mistakes made in other areas of the country, stood up and said “Not here!” Everyone that lives, works and vacations in this area is fortunate thanks to those who came before us. Visit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation on Thursday, February 2 at 2 p.m. to learn more about the foresighted Sanibelians and Captivans that helped preserve paradise. Come early to see our Nature Center and walk our trails. Admission for members and children is free, others cost $5 per person. Admission fees support the preservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources on and around Ground cookoo the islands through the work of SCCF. No reservations are necessary. Betancourt was born The SCCF Nature Center is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, about one mile in Panama City in 1978 west of Tarpon Bay Road. and raised in the small rural village of Huile, next to the Canal Zone, where he learned many lessons of nature from his conservation-conscious mother and grandmother. From page 1 • March 9 – Refuge Biologist Jeremy After high school he was Conrad – Alligators awarded a scholarship to NWR Biologist • March 16 – Dr. Dale Gawlik – Mount Hood Community As usual, Wildlife Drive is closed on Wading Birds College in Oregon, Friday, but visitors are welcome to enjoy • March 23 – Roger L. Reep where he studied natural the free Education Center and recreation- and Robert K. Bonde – The Florida resources and received al opportunities at Tarpon Bay Explorers, Manatee* his first formal training the Refuge’s official concessionaire locat- • March 30 – Live indigo snake pre- in ornithology. He began ed at its Tarpon Bay Recreation Area. sentation by Dennis Giardina, Florida his present career at the The remaining 2012 “Ding” Darling Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Canopy Tower & Canopy Friday Afternoon Lecture Series includes: biologist Lodge in October 2000. • February 10 – Charles LeBuff – • April 6 – Just Ducky – Unveiling of He has since attended new Duck Touch Screen computer with Images of America: J.N. “Ding” Darling numerous birding confer- Carlos Bethancourt points out a bird National Wildlife Refuge* guest speakers decoy carver Jim Sprankle ences and conventions in • February 17– Nationally famous and supervisory refuge ranger Toni the U.S. and Great Britain, where he has presented programs and workshops on the birders, authors Don & Lillian Stokes – Westland birds of Panama Bird Identification* To support DDWS and the refuge with This is the fifth of eight Sanibel-Captiva Audubon lectures to be held in 2012. • February 24 – No lecture (Volunteer a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdar- All are welcome to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and parking is available at The Award Luncheon) lingsociety.org or contact Birgie Vertesch Community House as well as across Periwinkle Way in the Schoolhouse Theater park- • March 2 – Author Blair Witherington at 292-0566, 472-1100 ext. 4 or ding- ing area. – Florida’s Living Beaches* (part of the [email protected]. A $5 donation is appreciated with proceeds being used to promote conservation on 75th Shell Fair & Show Shellabration! Sanibel and in Florida. For additional information, call Elaine Jacobson at 395-1878 2012) or visit www.san-capaudubon.org. 6 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 good example of putting corporate social RICHARD K. COOK, Sanibel 1/25/12 Corporate Social responsibility into effect. Presenter Karen Pati, a Sanibel As a lifelong registered Republican, I will vote on Tuesday, January 31 in the Republican Responsibility And resident, serves on Chiquita’s Corporate primary: Seldom has so much been at stake. I don’t know who I will vote for. However, I Responsibility Steering Committee, with do know I will not vote for Mitt Romney for the following reasons: The Food Industry both international oversigh and a focus 1. Mitt Romney is not a conservative. He is a liberal with everyone else’s hard- nitarian Universalists of the on sustainability efforts in North America. Islands will meet on Sunday, Pati will share details of the company’s earned money but his own. Except for the last two years, he refuses to disclose transformative work on banana farming to the public just how much he paid in Federal taxes during his years at Bain UFebruary 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the Sanibel in the tropics, leading to standards and Capital, a “leverage buyout company.” In English, “leverage buyout” means third party certifications since 1992 when “bought with debt” to be paid back later by someone else. Sound familiar? Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way. The ser- Chiquita first engaged with the Rainforest Sound like mortgage defaults and unpaid college tuition? Same thing, but these vice is open to the public. Alliance. The Rainforest Alliance and its borrowings were made at historic low interest rates. Wait until they go back to Unitarian Universalists welcome peo- partners in the Sustainable Agriculture normal. ple with diverse beliefs from all religious Network created nine guiding principles 2. Because of massive lobbying by Wall Street, debt is counted as an asset to or philosophical traditions. aimed at promoting environmental sus- be used to acquire tax advantages that few others enjoy. All we know is that The presentation at this service will tainability and social equity on banana Romney has paid at a lower rate than 99 percent of Americans. While he not continue a UU exploration into the ethos farms. of food sustainability and social justice. At • Zero tolerance for deforestation only is in the top one percent in income, Romney is also in the top one percent • Prohibition of the so-called “dirty of tax avoiders, with a further mystery surrounding his use of an off shore tax their 2011 national General Assembly, the Unitarian Universalists adopted a dozen” pesticides haven in the Cayman Islands. Like General Electric, he may be getting refunds. • Protection of wildlife Herman Cain would call it “One – One – One, a Trifecta. Statement of Conscience entitled Ethical Eating: Food and Environmental Justice. • Conservation of water and soils 3. Th e private equity business is at the heart of what’s wrong with America; they The three-page statement calls on UU • Better pay and working conditions strip companies of their wealth, grab any surplus that might be in their private congregation members to “eat ethically” • The right to trade union organization pension funds, starve research and development and replace management with by becoming aware of the ways that our In addition to Rainforest Alliance cer- storm troopers who are rewarded handsomely for quick profi ts, so they can share food choices affect our health and the tification, Chiquita has developed unique in the bounty. All this with little or none of their own money at risk. It’s as close planet’s health. It makes references to initiatives to help protect the biodiversity to a legal Ponzi scheme as one can get. industrial farming, condemns mistreat- of the communities in which it does busi- ment of animals and workers in food ness. 4. Like President Obama, Romney indicated Tuesday night in Tampa that he will In 2007, Chiquita Brands volun- keep us in Afghanistan well beyond 2014. Neither he nor his sons have ever production, encourages a diet based more on plants than animals, and invites all tarily elected to participate in the U.S. worn a uniform, so it’s easy to send someone else’s kids. Environmental Protection Agency’s 5. Romney has a MBA from Harvard, like hundreds of other infamous cheaters on of us to seek out and advocate for food that is raised responsibly. The statement SmartWay Program; and made a com- Wall Street. also invites UU congregations to work for mitment to reduce greenhouse gas mis- 6. President Obama is wholly “bought and paid for” by Wall Street, as were “food justice” so that everyone can have sions associated with transportation. George W. Bush and Bill Clinton. If Romney were to be nominated and wins, “adequate, nutritious food.” Chiquita then become a founding mem- that would be twenty-four consecutive years under Goldman Sachs’ rule. Th e A significant proportion of the global ber of LEAP (Leaders of Environmental time has come to illuminate everything Wall Street and private equity lobbyists food supply is grown in tropical regions Assessment Performance Consortium) are doing, and to identify the legislators they have bought. With the Internet, where agricultural practices are often and actively partnered with the MIT- unsustainable for the land and its peoples. Center for Transportation and Logistics to Google and Wiki, this is easy. I know. I’ve done it. Start with Open Secrets.com. establish the most comprehensive carbon 7. People like Romney, Schwartzman, Peterson, Rubenstein and Simmons paid In recent years, many corporations such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Lipton Tea footprint assessment of bananas in the themselves totally unrealistic bonuses they didn’t earn because their balance world. This partnership work was recently sheets are duplicitous and indeed unreal. Before this binge passes, way more than and Chiquita have begun to work with The Rainforest Alliance, which aims to recognized by the Distribution Business sixty percent of all “fl ipped” companies will fail. conserve biodiversity and ensure sustain- Management Association with its Circle 8. Is this ethical rot in Wall Street and Washington what our troops fought and able livelihoods by transforming land- of Excellence Award. died for? use practices, business practices and Pati is a category development manager for Chiquita Brands and earned PAID ADVERTISEMENT consumer behavior. The initiatives of Chiquita Brands International provide a continued on page 14

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Save the Date January 29, 2012 The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum

Under The Sea ShopOnSanibel.com Fundraising Event • Adventures In Paradise • Sanibel Sole • C. Turtles • Shiny Objects Reception & silent • Cheeburger Cheeburger • Synergy • Dolce Tesoro • Th e Cedar Chest auction starts at Tahitian • Needful Th ings Fine Jewlery Gardens • Pandora’s Box • Th e Leather Connection 4:00 PM at the • Pandora’s Box Two • Th e Sanibel Café 1975-2019 periwinkle way • Royal Shell Real Estate • Wilford & Lee Island Inn on Something for Everyone • Royal Shell Vacations Home Décor Sanibel • Sanibel Resort Wear • Kym Nader Interiors • Watson MacRae Gallery Home Décor • Why Knot Parking will be at • On Th e Edge • Why Knot Relax VS The Baileys Shopping Village “a unique boutique” • William E. Wilson Shops • Sanibel Tropical Wines Fine Jewlery Design Center 2340 periwinkle way • Tribeca Hair & Nail Salon Shop & Be Pampered

• Amy’s Something Special • Sanibel Art & Frame Join us for an evening of fun at the Island Inn • Island Paws • Sanibella’s • jb designs • Sanibel Holiday Luau, Polynesian Dancers, Auction, Raffle, and • Over Easy Café • Suncatchers’ Dream Pets Welcome Authentic Island Dining 630 Tarpon Bay Road Space is limited to 200 people Cost is $125 per person Town • Subway® • Sanibel Yoga C Center • Island Pizza Under the Sea 2012 RSVP Online: www.shellmuseum.org/events.cfm 2496 Palm ridge road Yum to OM For more information or to register by email, call (239) 395-2233 and leave your RSVP with staff or email Amanda at [email protected] Managed by Association Management Event Commercial Leasing 239-395-9111 Property Watch Sponsored By: 8 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 directors conducted the training, each New Docents focusing on their specialty. After an introduction by Jan Halliday, Karl Rodman Training At talked about the village’s garden and farm that he tends along with his other Historical Village board duties and Mary McLaughlin talked ast week, a group of islanders about acquisitions. The docents-to-be interested in becoming docents watched a film and then went on tours of Lat the Sanibel Historical Museum the eight buildings led by Bill Bachman, & Village were treated to a casual get- Nancy McNeill and McLaughlin. Dorothy together followed by training at the Donaldson was on hand to tell everyone Schoolhouse in the village. A second about the museum’s upcoming fund- session at the village is planned for the raiser, “It’s All In The Bag” on Tuesday, trainees to hear more in-depth island February 21. history and the interesting stories that Docents are asked to work six hours go with it. They also will be given the a month, usually in three-hour shifts, opportunity to shadow experienced and scheduling is flexible. The museum Mary McLaughlin, board member and archivist, shows trainees some of the treasure’s in docents. is always in need of docents. Anyone the Village’s Packing House, where they are stored until the museum has more room Members of the museum’s board of interested should call the manager Emilie Alfino at 472-2277 Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sanibel Historical Museum & F.I.S.H. Invites you all to Village’s mission is to preserve and share Sanibel’s history. “This is a happy place to volunteer,” Alfino said. “Our visitors are primarily vacationers and they’re already interested in history, making a docent’s job much more enjoyable. And the grounds are beautiful and peaceful.” People can join the museum for $25 for an individual membership or $50 for a family membership, allowing them unlimited visits to the museum. The museum is located at 950 Dunlop Road and their phone number is 472-4648.

From page 7 Neighbors Club from The Coffee Bar @ Bailey’s or any other member business. “We hope that most Sanibel residents will join,” added LaManna, who founded F.I.S.H. 30th Anniversary Open House the club with fellow residents and business owners Brian Weidner of IT Specialist Solutions, and Jeremy Kane of Hillgate Monday, 30th of January 2012 Communications. “We have kept the fee very low, at a level we feel most people can afford, especially as their savings start 5:30 - 7:00 PM at once. Our proposition: live local, give local, buy local. We love our community. We hope our community loves the club” Enjoy refreshments More information is available on the website or via e-mail at info@sanibel- Browse 30 Rocks! artwork neighborsclub.com. Spectacular silent aucon items 30 Honorees Lots of fun Sanibel F.I.S.H. Walk In Center Beauty 1630 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Ph. 472 4775 Salon Parking: Jerry’s, Bank of the Islands & Anchor Center Free bott le le of of OPI polish with a mani/pedi with this coupon (239) 472-1111 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. Across from CVS [email protected] www.SanibelBeautySalon.net ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 9 improvements and better enforcement Manager activity. The report showed a 39 percent Shares City increase in burglaries, which totalled six in 2011. He said that burglaries could be News With CASI reduced if more people locked their car ity Manager Judie Zimomra doors and their sliding glass windows. opened the January 20 breakfast CASI members have recently asked the Cmeeting with CASI members city to address two issues. Public Works by reporting that travel guru Arthur Director Gates Castle addressed the first: Frommer, the mastermind behind trash and recycling. He explained that Frommer’s guidebooks and budget travel there are three types of trash coming off magazine, this week ranked Sanibel Sanibel. All garbage goes to the county’s Island the number one travel destination waste energy plant where it is incinerated in the world. Frommer ranked his 10 to produce enough electricity to run the favorite places to visit and listed Sanibel plant and at times to be sold as excess first, above destinations such as Bali and energy output. Paris. All recycling material is hauled by sepa- CASI members have played a part rate trucks and also sent to the the waste in achieving that accolade, according to energy plant. Once there, the recycled Zimomra. She reported that when she goods are sorted and sold to contractors. became city manager over 10 years ago, For instance, Alcoa buys most of the CASI had a short list of legislative goals. CASI President Linda Naton, Sanibel City Manager Judie Zimomra, Bank of the Islands aluminum. Other contractors purchase Two of the most important have been President Robbie Roepstorff plastic and paper products. About 10 achieved. four-week) rentals. Copies are also available on the city web- percent of the recycled goods received at To preserve the world class character Planning Director Jim Jordan joined site at mysanibel.com and at the planning the plant cannot be recycled and they are of the island, condominium resorts have Zimomra to explain that the new redevel- department. incinerated. The only refuse that is sent to worked with other residents and the city opment ordinance is intended to encour- Police Chief Bill Tomlinson took the the landfill, because it cannot be inciner- to craft ordinances to allow retention and age properties in the Resort Housing podium to report good news from the ated or recycled, is construction debris. modernization of their properties. Several District to improve. It grants privileges not recently compiled year-end police report. Gates said residents can help the recy- years ago city council passed a “build- previously allowed for rehabilitation and Itt shows that the number of federally cling process by learning what can be back” ordinance which allows properties redevelopment activities. In addition, city reported crime stayed the same, at 120. recycled. He brought refrigerator magnets to rebuild within their existing footprints in council just this month reduced fees for The report showed a 50 percent decrease that designate how to recycle for everyone the event of a natural disaster. permits by 25 percent. in assaults, which amounted to five at the meeting. These magnets are also This past year, city council passed Jordan welcomed CASI members to assaults. Tomlinson said there was a 50 available at city hall. a redevelopment ordinance to address set an appointment with the planning staff percent reduction in traffic accidents over The other issue CASI members asked voluntary rehabilitation and redevelop- to begin to discuss their modernization the past few years, from a high of 300 staff to address is vegetative trimming. ment for properties in the Resort Housing needs. He had copies of a Users Guide in years past to a low of 88 accidents in Holly Davis is one of three biologists District, which allow short term (less than to Redevelopment for CASI members. 2011. He attributed this reduction to road continued on page 10 SUPER BOWL PARTY HEADQUARTERS SUNDAY Party Trays • Subs • Steaks Shrimp Platters • Beverages • Desserts and much, much more!!! New at Jerry’s WEDNESDAY NIGHT We will steam Dinner Special in the Restaurant your shrimp while Porkette straight from Minnesota you shop $9.95 including Salad Bar

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By the same agreement, the President Robbie Roepstorff introduced land. To link these preservation lands, lagged until last year, are improving. Captiva Erosion Control District is obliged Sanibel Branch Manager Rob Lisenbee the city asks property owners to maintain In taking questions, Zimomra respond- to pay for designated beach renourish- and Ms. Willie, manager for the planned “wildlife corridors” so wildlife can move ed that Verizon has reactivated its interest ment on Sanibel. Captiva branch. Bank of the Islands, freely throughout the island. Native plants in building a cell tower on Donax. Under Another question led to clarifica- through it’s We Love our Islands cam- provide food and cover for wildlife and so the terms of the agreement, Verizon must tion that Comcast is now regulated by paign has donated over $40,000 to native plants are protected by city ordi- lease space on the proposed tower to the state and the city is prohibited from island non-profits. nances. other carriers. interfering with Comcast’s operations, CASI is a consortium of Sanibel asso- One way to protect native plants is She also reported that the city is at although the city has requested attention ciations, formed 30 years ago to provide the ordinance which mandates that no capacity for providing reclaimed water. to recent problems on behalf of stake- a network of service and information, and more than 25 percent of a plant’s leaf To provide effluent water to other sec- holders. a platform for action. Ninety-two associa- surface can be removed in a year’s time. tions of Sanibel would require building Finally, Gates Castle reported that tions representing nearly 3,200 Sanibel From time to time, property owners have storage facilities. An economic model that each year, as budgeted, the city is imple- property owners were members of CASI found this provision is an economic and makes that feasible has not been found. menting a part of the Master Plan for the in 2011. The 2012 membership drive is security hardship on beachfront portions The city is once again looking at a Shared Use Paths. The goal is that paths currently under way. of a property. For properties with spe- “town center.” Councilman Marty Harrity throughout the island should be 8 feet Linda Naton of Somerset is the cial needs and for all properties in the is endeavoring to talk to the 89 stake- wide except for Periwinkle, which should president of CASI; Dick Weiss of Mariner coastal construction area, permits can be holders in the focus area. So far the feed- be 10 feet wide. The question focused on Pointe is the vice president; Karen Barker granted. back shows that stakeholders value green Middle Gulf Drive, where the path from of Tennisplace is the treasurer; Mary Davis invited members to call her or space; most are favorable to the concept; Fulger to Old Middle Gulf has already Nelson of Beachcomber and Carmine the other two staff biologists to discuss and that at this point the direction is been widened to 8 feet and the portion Rende of Sundial East are on the CASI special needs. She often makes site visits more of a cultural arts center. There is from Old Middle to Casa Ybel Road will board. to review special needs. no money in the city budget to buy land be the next to merit attention. Castle For more information about CASI, In her closing remarks, Zimomra but the possibility to work with stakehold- said that it appears portions of the Middle contact CASI Coordinator Sonja Smith at reported that the city has been able to ers, some of whom wish to improve or Gulf path need to be widened to 10 feet 334-2138 or [email protected]. reduce their portion of the tax burden in enlarge, promises a way forward. and the eventual plan is to somewhat Island Winds Coiffures HairH Salon for Women & Men Please Welcome "Josephine" featuring Facial Threading... (facial hair removal) Featuring Manicures • Pedicures • Cuts • Color • Perms "Let us NEW CUSTOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME! Pamper You!" Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel • 239-395-5353 695 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel • Promenade • 472-2591 www.SynergySportswear.com

***** * * *** ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 11 30 original pieces that will be available and education. Local Artists Team for both silent and live auction bidding. A tasting of select wines will be held Among the contributing artists are Myra separately and those sampled wines will Up At Traders Roberts, Ikki Matsumoto, Dick Fortune, be available for purchase by the case. Share your community Sarah Lopez, Adam Serra, Joan Roberts Tickets are $75 each. Guests may also news with us. To Help CROW and Marcus Thomas. There will also be a reserve seating for two at specially des- ROW, the Clinic for the special Painting Out Loud performance ignated captain’s tables for $500, which Call 395-1213 Rehabilitation of Wildlife, invites by Leoma Lovegrove. also includes reserved parking. Fax: 395-2299 Ceveryone to attend its Smooth Traders will be transformed into the Sponsors include The Sanibel Captiva Jazz Cruise fundraising event to be USS Rehabilitator, where guests will Trust Company, 50% Off Framing and or email held at Traders Café and Store, 1551 set sail into an evening of fun including John Grey Painting. [email protected] Periwinkle Way on Sunday, February games and jazz performance. To purchase tickets, or for more infor- 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds from the auctions will mation, call 472-3644 ext. 227 or e-mail Local artists have contributed over benefit CROW and support its efforts to [email protected] save wildlife through compassion, care,

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ShopOnSanibel.com 1975-2019 periwinkle way Something for Everyone 12 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 Churches/ Temples The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. ANNUNCIATION GREEK The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor ORTHODOX CHURCH: Sunday worship services: 7:45 a.m. Chapel, 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers 9 and 11 a.m. Full Services, with Sunday Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis School and LinC at 9 a.m., and Nursery Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Care at 9 and 11. Elevator access. Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Fellowship Programs, Greek School, 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Sunday School, Bible Study Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Sunday Masses 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam, Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Friday at 8:30 Temple of the Islands, meets for Friday a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues. night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship at 8:30 a.m. Confession first Saturday of Hall, of the United Congregational Church, the month 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. Days please call. Call Temple President Dr. Michael Raab, at ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS 395-1432 for more information. EPISCOPAL CHURCH: CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: 2304 Periwinkle Way between the The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman Bean and Baileys, 472-2173 November 13, 2011 thru April 15, 2012 Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector Sunday 11 a.m., 472-1646 www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; Vocal Artistry Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sunday School (PreK-6thgr.) at 9:30 a.m. evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. room open, Monday, Wednesday and 1st Wednesdays of the month Pot Luck Sanibel Congregational Church Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November Supper at 6:30 p.m. through March), Friday 10 a.m. to Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. To Host Concert By Vocal Artistry 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: OF THE ISLANDS: By Jim George 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684 Meets on the first Sunday of each month Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor from December through April at the Sanibel oices will ring out this Saturday, January 28 at the Sanibel Congregational Barb Nave, Associate Pastor Congregational Church United Church of Christ as Vocal Artistry – a talented and versatile 22-voice Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. Vensemble – will “Let music fill the air” to benefit the Salvation Army. Sunday Worship Hours: A pot luck is held at a member’s home on Under the direction of their popular artistic director Joseph Caulkins, the group will 7:45 a.m. Traditional with Communion the third Sunday of each month. present an eclectic array of music sure to please any ear. The group continues their 9 a.m. Contemporary with Praise Team For more information call 433-4901 or email mission of connecting to the community by presenting concerts and music that reflect 11 a.m. Traditional with Chancel Choir [email protected]. social causes and needs of the community. Salvation Army adult rehabilitation centers 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages annually help more than 150,000 people from every walk of life fight substance abuse Childcare and Nursery at all services. and return to their communities as participating, contributing members. SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: continued next page

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While it may seem that there are plenty of ﬁsh in the sea, the reality is that our oceans are being overﬁshed! The choices we make today will determine the fate of tomorrow’s seafood. The goal of Seafood Savvy is to help ensure that we have seafood for the future by educating consumers, chefs, restaurant and market owners about Ocean-friendly seafood.

HOW CAN YOU BE SEAFOOD SAVVY? Eat locally available sustainable seafood like: Ask your server or counter person which items Stone Crab Yellow-Tailed Snapper are sustainable choices Pompano (US Caught) Visit Seafood Savvy at SeafoodSavvy.org and Gulf Shrimp Catfish (US Farmed) see the initiatives that are being taken to protect Mullet Alaskan Salmon our oceans and future seafood Spanish Mackeral Cobia (US Farmed) Barramundi Oregon Shrimp Download and use the Seafood Watch Bay Scallops Dungeness Crab mobile app by Monterey Bay Aquarium, Mahi Mahi (Pole Caught) Maine Lobster a Seafood Savvy partner, which can Talapia (US Farmed) Oysters help you buy sustainable fish when you Seafood Savvy is an Support local restaurants and fish markets that are shopping or dining out. (App is avail- initiative of START, serve or sell sustainable seafood able in the iTunes App Store and Android Market) a Florida non-profit organization dedicated Your choices matter. The choices we make, one meal at a time, add up. to preserving our Together, we can make a difference. coastal waters. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 13 This will be the group’s second concert on Sanibel in as many months. They performed at the Lovegrove Gallery in December to raise funds to continue their community outreach. Saturday night’s concert will include music ranging from South African freedom songs, spirituals, contemporary gospel, and exquisite choral music from composers What’s Happening At SWIMWEAR & SPORTSWEAR Morten Lauridsen, Rene Clausen, and selections from Karl Jenkins’ ethereal Requiem. Musical highlights will include: Let Music Fill the Air by Gwyneth Walker, Sure on This The House In December Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen, The Prayer by Rene Clausen with text by Mother Teresa and Didn’ My Lord Deliver Daniel by Stacey V. Gibbs. UPCOMING EVENTS The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but a free will offering will be taken to benefit the Salvation Army. Early arrival is suggested to ensure seating. CALL NOW TO ASSURE YOUR RESERVATION! Valentine’s Dinner Dance Episcopal And Catholic Women Tuesday, February 14th 6:30 pm Addressed By Florida Rep Founders $50 Members/$60 Guests New Year - SHELLABRATION 2012 New Items! February 17 - March 4 Sanibel Stoop Come in February 17th, 10 am at Bowman Beach

Gala and see the February 19th, 5:30 pm at Sanctuary $125 Great Prices Fashion Show on Swimwear February 27th, 11 am at Sanctuary $35 Arline Ford, Susan Gonzalez and Gillian & Sportswear Bath Robert Cacioppa and Carrie Lund Shell Fair and Show March 1st - 3rd submitted by Ralph Sloan Shows on Grounds Free Inside house $3 donation he Episcopal Church Women of St. Michael’s Church and the Women’s Guild of St. Isabel’s Roman Catholic Church had a lunch together on Monday, January 9 Ice Cream Social ’T Tat St. Michael’s Parish Hall and heard Florida Repertory founders, Carrie Lund and DON ! Robert Cacioppa, talk about their passion for live theater. The husband-wife team have and Performance OUT been involved in local theatre since 1984 have seen the Florida Repertory Theatre grow March 4th in support and attendance over the years and recently receive the Wall Street Journal’s $20 members/$22 guests MISS endorsement as “one of America’s top repertory companies.” Lund, associate producer, told the audience of her involvement in drama from Shell Fair Raffl e Tickets “neighborhood soap operas in her garage” to becoming a professional actress. Artistic On Sale Now! Director Cacioppa called theatre “a gift from God” that brings magic into people’s lives and transforms the way we see the world and each other. The luncheon meeting of the two women’s groups is a popular annual event. Episcopal CLASSES Church Women’s President,Gillian Bath and St. Isabel’s Women’s Guild President Arline Your Ford thanked all who attended, and looked forward to next year’s gathering. Complimentary Shell Crafting Monday 10:30 am - Noon very own Super Bowl Pre-Game Bash For All Zumba Tuesday/Thursday 10 am - 11 am Wednesday 5:30 pm by appt. OUTLET $15 & Seasonal Packages Available Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge STORE Every Tuesday at 1 pm $8.00 Island Yoga without Tues, Wed, Thurs at 8:30 am $12 members/$15 guests leaving the It’s Time to Renew your Membership Today $35 Individual, $65 Family, $100 Business island! Sanibel Community Association Members enjoy discounted ticket Touch football action at last year’s Super Bowl Bash prices to most of the Events listed above. Go to www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net n Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, Sanibel Community Church Student for more information, and become a member today! Ministries is hosting a Pre-Game Bash at the Sanibel School fields. The Oevent will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and includes a free BBQ, Punt, Pass Come In and visit us at – & Kick competition, two-hand touch football game for all ages and skill levels, and includes the headlining event: a students (sixth through 12th grades) vs. adults game Anchor Pt. Plaza for the “Golden Football.” This event is free and is open to all ages. (NEXT TO BANK OF THE ISLANDS ACROSS “Last year, the students won the ‘Golden Football’ in the last play, so I know the Telephone: (239) 472-2155 adults will come out ready to play and win it this year,” explained Tom Walsh, Youth [email protected] FROM HEART OF THE ISLAND) Pastor at SCC. “We hope a lot of families can join us for this family event.” 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 If you are a student in sixth through 12th grade, or you have one in your fam- “To enrich community spirit through educational, Open 5 Days A Week from 10am - 5pm ily, and would like more information about the Sanibel Community Church Student cultural and social gatherings in our historic Community House.” Closed Sunday & Thursday Ministries, contact Youth Pastor Tom Walsh at 472-2684. Grades six through eight The SCA is a 501c 3 Organization. meet every Wednesday in the Youth Center from 5 to 7 p.m. High school teens meet Follow Us On Facebook 1633 Periwinkle Way • 239-395-0393 every Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. 14 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Florida, along with a pledge of $18,750 to provide Perk coupons at $100. The Peek Tickets Go to Zonta International for its vital work deadline for all ads is March 1 and for Harrington globally in support of women’s rights. coupons it is March 14. 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Cof conversation covered by Lee Sanibel Community Church, the Peek Chances at the Unique raffle; and Peek Raffle prizes range from adventure County Supervisor of Elections Sharon will be at a different location this year, Perks, a package of discount coupons outings to shopping extravaganzas to art Harrington at the Democratic Club of The Community House on Sanibel. For featuring island establishments. objects to stays at exotic locations, and the Islands membership meeting on tickets, call 1-800-598-7340. A couple of house sponsorships are you do not have to be present to win. Thursday, January 26. The meeting, This year as always, event chairs have still available at $2,000 – a wonderful The Zonta Club of Sanibel/Captiva which is open to the public, will be held found four amazing homes for “peek- way for a prominent business to sup- is a service organization of professional at 7 p.m. at the Sanibel Public Library, ing” and are aiming to break all previous port the Peek and reach a discriminat- women working together to provide 770 Dunlop Road. records. ing target audience of more than 550 hands-on assistance, advocacy and funds Harrington will discuss how these The Peek is the club’s signature fund “Peekers.” For more information, call to strengthen women’s lives on the changes will affect voter registration raiser and each year has brought in more sponsor chair Jan Smith at 472-5466. islands, in Lee County and around the requirements and what voters need to do dollars to support programs that improve Armed with lists of former and poten- world through Zonta International. to comply with the current laws. Some of the lives of women. Zonta recently dis- tial supporters, Zonta members are out For additional information about the these changes range from the simple, like tributed $54,200 in local grants to orga- in the community soliciting ads, priced club, visit www.zontasancap.com. how to order an absentee ballot, to more nizations on the island and in Southwest from $100 to $900, and those who wish continued on page 33 Arts & Crafts Fair At Center 4 Life From page 6 he plans for another ever-popular Arts & Crafts Fair at Sanibel’s Center 4 Food Industry Life is creating much interest with new vendors. Attendees are looking for- her BS and MBA degrees from Indiana University. Tward to a wonderful variety of handcrafted items by local artists; beautiful A self-described “foodie,” she started her food career in college as a volunteer jewelry, new books by local authors, delicious jams, tropical plants and much more. serving on the board of BloomingFoods, a natural food cooperative in Bloomington, Plus, Trooper the blind raccoon will be a special guest at the event. Indiana. Her long-term support of food banking continues today on the board of the Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center Harry Chapin Food Bank, Southwest Florida’s regional food bank. With over 15-years 4 Life, located on the corner of Library Way and Palm Ridge Road, and plan to treat of prior supermarket experience at Jewel Food Stores, she has a diverse food industry yourself to a few hours of special offerings. perspective. The event still has some room for vendors, local authors and artists. If you are inter- An active volunteer, Pati is chairing the Operations and Technology Committee for ested, call Ellen Kehoe at 472-2682. the Harry Chapin Food Bank; is a board member for Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships and the Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva; and serves as Area 6 Director for Zonta International. Lively discussion, fellowship and refreshments follow the service. THE GROG SHOP Your One-Stop for WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS

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Checks may also be sent to The Onyx Gala To Benefit & Breezy Foundation, P.O. Box 130, To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 Sanibel, FL 33957. Reservations are Onyx & Breezy requested by February 25. To learn more, visit www.onyxand- Foundation breezy.org. by Jeff Lysiak Ikki Matsumoto orld-renowned comedian Bobby Paintings & Prints Kelton will headline the third Style For A Cause Wannual Island Gala, a fundraiser for The Onyx & Breezy Foundation, on To Benefit FISH Sunday, March 4 at The Sanctuary Golf Club on Sanibel. The event will begin at by Jeff Lysiak 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed n Monday, January 30, Tribeca by a three-course dinner, live and silent Salon will host Style For A auctions, dancing and an open bar. OCause, a fundraiser for Friends In BIRKENSTOCK • MEPHISTO • ECCO Attire will be casual chic. Service Here (FISH) of Sanibel in honor Kelton, who has appeared on NBC’s of its 30 Rocks! Celebration. That day, COMFORT BY DESIGN The Tonight Show more than 20 times, Tribeca Salon will donate 100 percent is a popular entertainer on the casino, of its haircutting sales to FISH. (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 nightclub and corporate circuit. He has “Organizations like FISH are good Sanibel Island • 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree opened for such stars as Tom Jones, for this community, helping people who Across from the Bank of the Islands Aretha Franklin, Paul Anka and Gladys may be less fortunate,” said Domizio Knight, among many others. Melchiorre, owner of Tribeca Salon. The Onyx & Breezy Foundation, cre- “This is a great way for us to volunteer ated in 2004 by part-time Sanibel Island and donate our services to FISH.” Bird?, What Bird! residents Mark and Wanda Sheft to honor During the Style For A Cause fundrais- the memory of their two Labrador retriev- er, women’s haircuts are priced at $40 ers, assists domestic animals in a variety while men’s haircuts are $20. of ways. The foundation lends financial In addition, Tribeca Salon is conduct- Available at: support to the funding of equipment for ing a raffle – supported by several other medical facilities, much needed research island businesses – with proceeds donated and organizations that benefit animals. It Supplying the islands with ART Sanibel Art & Frame to FISH. Prizes awarded include a gift 630 Tarpon Rd. also helps provide medical treatment for basket donated by Bailey’s General Store, and Fine Framing for over 10 years. animals where hardship is present. a $100 gift certificate from Why Knot Thank You to our loyal customers. Sanibel • 395-1350 More than 150 guests attended last Clothing & Gifts, a gift certificate good 630 Tarpon Bay Rd year’s Island Gala, which raised $65,000 for a meal for two at Over Easy Café and Two Islands Gallery for the foundation. All proceeds from a manicure/pedicure from Tribeca Salon. (near the Over Easy Cafe) the fundraiser will benefit the welfare of Chadwick’s Square Tickets are $5 each. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 10-4 Captiva • 472-7633 animals. To schedule an appointment for Style Tickets for the Third Annual Island For A Cause, call 395-3800. Tribeca www.sanibelartandframe.com Gala, priced at $150 each, are available Salon is located in The Village Shops, 239-395-1350 by calling 850-9998 or by sending an 2340 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. www.ikkimatsumoto.com e-mail to [email protected]. 16 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Senator Nelson CROW Volunteer Visits ‘Ding’ Training Sessions he Clinic for the Rehabilitation Darling Refuge of Wildlife (CROW) will hold two by Jeff Lysiak Ttraining sessions for volunteers on Wednesday, February 1 at its Healing n his way to a fundraiser on Winds Visitor Education Center, located Captiva, Florida’s senior Senator at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road. OBill Nelson paused for a per- The first session is for visitor center sonal tour of the J.N. “Ding” Darling educators, presenters and greeters. That National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel last training will be from 8 to 9 a.m., which Wednesday afternoon. will be followed by a training session for During his 75-minute stop, Nelson volunteer emergency rescue and transport met renowned wildfowl artist Jim (VERT) drivers from 9 to 10 a.m. The Sprankle, who showed off the collection VERT session is required for all current of 43 hand-carved decoys he donated last CROW emergency drivers and the train- year to the refuge’s Education Center. ing will be provided by CROW’s medical “Impressive,” Nelson said to Sprankle staff. after viewing the artist’s decoy display, Anyone interested in becoming a which includes detailed renditions of a CROW volunteer for any of these duties blue-winged teal, common loon and ring- “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society president John McCabe, left, shaking hands with Senator is invited to attend. Refreshments will be neck duck, among others. “Very, very Bill Nelson. Also pictured is Jim Sprankle and Paul Tritaik provided. impressive.” roseate spoonbills – were spotted. ing Nelson, “because if that was a male, To RSVP to either of the training ses- Refuge Manager Paul Tritaik and At one point, the caravan stopped the reaction would have been a lot differ- sions, call 472-3644 ext. 229. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society president near mile marker 2.5 because Tritaik ent!” John McCabe also discussed the mission saw an alligator near the side of the of the refuge, the history of Jay Norwood road. Nelson and the group stood a fair Darling and the importance of preserving distance from the five-foot reptile, which Audubon ‘Ding’ lands set aside for wildlife on the island. didn’t appear to mind the company. Mexican Shelling “We are protecting wildlife here, but Unexpectedly, the Miami-born politi- Darling Bird Walk we’re also allowing people to come here cian cupped his hands around his mouth Adventure Talk and enjoy it,” Tritaik told Nelson. and began to call the alligator, making a he next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Following the tour of the Education low, guttural sound. The gator, however, hell Museum board member and Saturday bird walk will be held Center, where Nelson met a number of didn’t move until another group of refuge shelling expert Anne Joffe has Ton January 28 at the J.N. “Ding” volunteers and staff members, the group visitors approached the area. In only a Straveled the world to collect shells, Darling National Wildlife Refuge. headed out onto Wildlife Drive, where a few seconds, the critter disappeared into and she will highlight her recent adven- Participants should meet in the trolley number of popular bird species – includ- the water. ture to Guaymas, Mexico, during the parking lot at 8 a.m. These bird walks are ing a yellow-crowned night heron, white “Now that was a female,” said a smil- museum’s Friday Lunch Hour lecture open to the public and all levels of experi- pelicans, anhingas and more than 30 series February 10 from noon to 1 p.m. ence. Refuge fees will apply. The Duck The lecture is free with museum Stamp and Federal Senior Pass are also admission or membership. Those attend- accepted. ing are welcome to bring a lunch to eat Call Hugh Verry at 395-3798 for addi- during the presentation. tional details. 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OUR PATIENTS CAN’T PAY THEIR BILLS BUT YOU CAN HELP “INSURE” THE ANIMALS AT CROW Go to www.crowclinic.org Click on “Help Insure a CROW Patient” Choose your favorite patient Make your pledge with a credit card Receive a certifi cate with a photo of your chosen animal by reply e-mail For more information, phone 472-3644 ext. 231 Join CROW for a Smooth Jazz Cruise Party February 12, 2012 5pm For more information, visit www.crowclinic.org or phone 472-3644 ext. 227

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for helping insure the care and feeding of our patients 18 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 grouper caught by a client while man- limit of trout comes pretty easily. Another Great grove fishing for redfish in less than three If you just want to target the big- feet of water. This gag grouper was quite ger trout, a small pinfish fished Week To Be Out the epic battle on the light spinning gear. under a popping cork does not At one point the fish even got hung up draw many strikes but when it On The Water in some bottom structure. After giving it does go down it’s usually an 18- slack line for about 30 seconds, the fish inch-plus trout. by Capt. relaxed and the angler reeled tight and The same numbers game Matt Mitchell pulled it free of the snag. continues with our redfish action ith the Although we currently have big num- too. The biggest redfish of the forecast of bers of gag grouper in the bay and pass- week was caught by Donna Black Wlight winds es, season remains closed on them until and measured 25 inches. The and highs in the low March 31. These grouper are a great light fish came after we caught several 80s, it’s going to be tackle, shallow water gamefish and can be other reds in the 16- to 20-inch another great week caught on a wide variety of baits and even range. Once located, hooking to be out on the plugs. I have lots of anglers tell me they 20-plus redfish on one little piece water. Our big low look a lot like fresh water bass. They may of deeper mangrove shoreline or tides will be early look like a bass but they fight like a bass out in a sand pothole was nor- morning and will on steroids and are about the hardest hit- mal. Live shrimp remains the bait offer some great fishing opportunities. Big ting fish that swims in our waters. of choice for redfish as it will all high tides are coming around midnight so With daily warming conditions, lots of winter long. it’s another week of fishing low incoming trout have moved out from the deeper Our deeper residential canals water. Above average temperatures by creeks and channels and back onto the continue to hold good numbers mid-week will warm the water up enough grass flats. Mixed in with the trout have of snook. One canal I often fish that the bite should really go off. also been a few pompano. Though most during cold water periods has a One thing that is constant about our of the trout remain on the small size it nine-foot channel then a little bay winter fishing is the wide variety of spe- seems to be a numbers game. Every with shallow dark bottom that cies you can catch. Some days you never dozen or so hook-ups bouncing a shrimp- the snook just love to lay up on know what the next cast will bring. One tipped jig or soft plastic jig along the bot- and sun themselves during the big surprise this week was a 26-inch gag tom you will get a slot-sized trout. If you’re warmest part of the day. The Longtime clients Donna and Paul Black from Sea Isle, willing to work at it for an hour or so, a bigger fish in here have been all New Jersey, with two keeper redfish caught while but impossible to get to eat a bait fishing with Capt. Matt Mitchell this week while the smaller models seem to start to feed. It’s just a matter of being Send Us Your Fish Tales eat more freely. there when they do. One morning this week we caught a Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us dozen or more of these snook without local waters since he moved to Sanibel details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species one being over 20 inches. While riding in in 1980. He now lives in St. James City Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at my tower it was awesome to see so many and works as a back country fishing the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to big snook laid up in one little bay. As con- guide. If you have comments or ques- [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. ditions warm, these bigger fish will slowly tions email [email protected].

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Paul Mount, Marty Klaus, Barr Klaus, Ray and Buff Sadassa, and Bernie Ortwein Pat Knutzen, Dick and Lorene Mumper, and Sandy Trevor aking part in the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron’s monthly Cruise & Rendezvous were Pat Knutzen, Dick and Lorene Mumper, and Sandy Trevor. TThe idea is to launch your vessel and plan and follow a route to the destination, which was the Bayfront Bistro on Estero Island. The latitude was 26* 26.5’ N and the longitude was 081* 56.3’ W. Their leaders, Nick and Jo Googin, realized that bad weather boating can be bad business. Therefore, the “cruise” was taken by roadway. Regardless, it was a fun event even though the group’s navigation skills were tested on the roads and not the water. Later in the week, the squadron held their second ABC-3 Safe Boating course, led by Jay Brown and Dick Travas. Six gifted future boaters – Paul Mount, Marty Klaus and his dad, Barr Klaus, Ray and Buff Sadassa, and Bernie Ortwein – took the course test, the passing of which meets the boating requirements of Florida and other states. The all-day course will be given again on February 25 at the Sanibel Public Library. Contact Jack Purse at 471-7758 for more information. The squadron closed out the week at the Sanibel Island Farmers Market. Jim Strothers, Sami Lucas-Hurn, Bob Allen and Bill Lucas spent the day “farming” for better boaters. They also distributed information on classes in safe boating with education and on the SERAT organization within the squadron. For details, call 822-7908. Jim Strothers, Sami Lucas-Hurn, Bob Allen and Bill Lucas at the Farmers Market

The second seminar is on trailering. A boat and a trailer must be properly matched Becoming Better Boaters Classes and balanced so that the weight is properly on the tongue. Trailer maintenance is aptiva Island Yacht Club, in cooperation with the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & often forgotten. A flat trailer tire can create difficulties. Power Squadron, offers the public an opportunity to become better boaters. Certified instructor Bill Jennings, another experienced “salt,” will teach the seminar, C The first course deals with anchoring. Boaters frequently don’t appreciate the held at 11 a.m. on January 28 at the Capriva Island Yacht Club. Register online at importance of a good anchor, whether in heavy fog, mechanical breakdown or similar www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/cfind.cgi or call Bill at 898-2219 with any ques- problems when the captain may want to fix his position so that any calls for help will tions. find him. The seminar will be held at Captiva Yacht Club at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 28. The certified instructor is an expenienced “salt,” Captain Dick Squitieri. Register Read us online at IslandSunNews.com online at www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/cfind.cgi or call Dick at 395-9039 with any questions. A Captiva Island Tradition Since 1976 Captiva’s Finest Waterfront Restaurant Come by Land.... or Come by Sea...

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Andrea with Father Al & the Jazz Congregation Paul Ventura, “Mr. Swing” Call for reservations - (239) 472-4559 or visit www.TraditionsOnTheBeach.com Located inside the Historic Island Inn ¤ 3111 W. Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 22 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Presentation At Shell Museum Weeds & Seeds eeds & Seeds is a group of amateur botanists who enjoy finding Wand identifying native plants on Sanibel. Every Monday morning, we gath- er on the porch of the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, at 8:45 a.m. These walks, lasting for two hours, are guided by a leader with a plant list. Destination habitats include beach, mangroves, wetlands as well as dryer inland areas. Island native Spanish bayonet The walks are free, but donations for fortable enclosed shoes with socks. SCCF are welcome. Participants may also For further information, call Elaine need parking money. They should bring a Jacobson at 395-1878 or Betty Eertmode hat, water, sunblock/sunscreen and com- at 395-9240. Coyote And Bobcat Tales Bear Tales Offered Popular Sanibel cartoonist David Horton creates an impromptu drawing during his pre- n Thursday, February 2, come any island bobcat kits are born sentation at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on January 20. Horton discussed the craft to the SCCF Nature Center and during the month of January. of cartooning and signed copies of his new book, Welcome To Florida. Olearn about two newcomer spe- MCome to SCCF and learn more cies to the islands. A coyote and a Florida about these shy felines that live so black bear were documented on the island peacefully amongst us. Bailey Tract Closure Notice for the first time last winter. Come learn The next Bobcat Tales program begins about the behaviors of these two new spe- at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at he J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel will be closing cies and how to live with them. the SCCF Nature Center, 3333 Sanibel- sections of the Bailey Tract, including the parking lot, starting Friday, January Coyotes have now moved into every Captiva Road. Cost is $5 per adult, with T20 until further notice. This construction enhancement project will replace the county in Florida. Both human and bear SCCF members and children admitted existing boardwalk with recycled plastic boards. populations are growing in Florida. free. Following the program, take a This “green” project will extend the life expectancy of the boardwalk and enhance Cost is $5 per adult, with SCCF mem- guided walk on the trails to the Sanibel visitor access to the area. The proposed completion date is Friday, January 27 and the bers and children admitted free. It starts River or visit the butterfly house. Call Bailey Tract will reopen at that time. Visitors may still access the trails from the refuge at 10 a.m. at the SCCF Nature Center, 472-2329 for more information. entrance on Island Inn Road. 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Call 472- The free educational tours conducted from the Bailey Tract parking lot on Fridays 2329 for more information. and Tuesdays will depart from the refuge entrance on Island Inn Road.

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John Elting at the Fakahatchee Strand Swamp Walks With Audubon Chairman At Fakahatchee Strand ne of the best kept secrets in Southwest Florida is the Guided Swamp Walks led by Sanibel resident John Elting, Audubon of Florida chairman, who vol- Ounteers his time to help educate people about the ecological treasures at the Dotty DeVasure, left, identifies a shell for Beach Walk participants Fakahatchee Strand. “There’s nowhere else, frankly, in the U.S. where you can do this – it’s kind of he Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum’s next Beach Walk will offer a program that unique,” said Elting, who has lived on Sanibel the past 10 years. “It’s the only place is fun and fascinating for the whole family. with this blend of temperate, tropical and subtropical. We get an incredible mixture T Participants will meet at the Gulfside City Park/Algiers Beach parking lot on of things growing (equal to) that of South American countries such as Brazil and Sanibel on Tuesday, January 31 at 9 a.m. Peru. It’s even more interesting because all of the plants – the orchids, the bromeli- Shell museum volunteer Dotty DeVasure, a lifelong shelling expert, will give tips on ads – are all right there and easy to see. You don’t have to look 30 feet high into a finding and identifying mollusks, as well as explain how they live, eat and move. canopy.” During the hour-long walk, DeVasure will answer questions and help participants The Guided Swamp Walks are offered the first three Saturdays of the month, identify shells. through April, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups with a maximum of 11 people meet The program is free, but parking fees will apply. Call Diane Thomas at 395-2233 at the Ranger Station at the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve, located about for additional information. two hours south of Sanibel (Exit 80 off Alligator Alley.) Phone 239-695-4621 to make a reservation and visit www.friend- soffakahatchee.org for more information. Eltin says for residents or tourists Lighthouse Café looking for authentic Florida wilderness, there is much to see at the Fakahatchee Strand, a 20-mile slough that features the WORLD’S BEST BREAKFAST AND LUNCH largest concentration of orchids in North America, the largest stand of royal palms, Now Serving Dinner December Thru April and endangered species such as the wood stork, bald eagle, the Everglades mink Breakfast & Lunch All Day and the Florida panther. Elting advises people to bring a change Dinner 5pm - 9pm of clothes because they will wade into the slough at times and have a wet but beautiful day in the heart of pristine Florida. Eggs, Omelettes & Frittatas “If you can get people into the water, that Hot Cakes • French Toast makes the whole difference,” he said. “I’ve probably guided over 2,000 people Eggs Benedict • Fresh Squeezed Juices and we’ve only had once incident where someone didn’t have a good time. People Daily Fresh Fish (when available): think, once they get into the strand, ‘My God, this is an incredible place.’ We have Grouper, Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail Snapper and Triple Tail groups from Great Britain and France who come back each year. It’s special.” Served Potato-Onion Parm Crusted, Coconut Crusted, The cost for the six-hour tour is Blue Crab Crusted, Sweet Potato Crusted and More! $70, with a discount for children. Elting passes on all the proceeds to benefit the Burgers, Ribs, Chicken, Steak & Pasta Fakahatchee Strand. For much of the previous century, the Home Made Soups, Beer & Wine List wilderness was a logging site for the Lee- Tidewater Cypress Company. The state of Florida now owns over Call Ahead Seating • Carryout Available 69,000 acres of the property and is seeking to fully complete the acquisition. 362 Periwinkle Way 239-472-0303 (East End of Sanibel)

ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 25 Shell Museum To Shell Found Hold Under The Sea Under Stars perfect way to end any weekend on Sanibel would be with Aa tropical party complete with sand, shells and a spectacular sunset... and that is exactly what The Bailey- Matthews Shell Museum has planned for its January 29 benefit on the Island Inn beach. This year’s Under The Sea luau, sponsored by the Sanibel-Captiva Trust Company, will be a festive, Polynesian- themed event that takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Shuttle service to the Island Inn will be available from Bailey’s General Store, and the dress code is island casual. There will be live music with Polynesian dancers and fire eaters, refreshments, an island dinner catered by Traditions On The Beach and Bailey’s General Store and plenty of terrific prize Deb Scanlon and Mark Gurnsey packages, raffle and auction items. They eb Scanlon and Mark Gurnsey of include artwork from Jesús Casaus, Joe Elmira, New York found a junonia Elias, Carol Garvin, Hoi, Tony Rinaldi, Dat Beachview Cottages beach Myra Roberts and Joan Tangren. while staying at Beachview Cottages. The dinner menu includes choices of They said it was found on Saturday, Polynesian-style fish, chicken, shrimp or a January 14, “our first day here on the This art piece created by Joe Elias will be one of many prizes that will be available at the island.” roasted whole Kalua pig, side dishes and Shell Museum’s Under The Sea benefit on January 29 desserts. Tickets are $125 per person and contact Evelyn Stewart at 472-8443 or reservations can be made on the Events [email protected]. page at www.shellmuseum.org. Email your editorial copy to: If you would like to be an event sponsor or contribute auction/raffle prizes, [email protected]

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Sara Morsey by Di Saggau he Year of Magical Thinking is playing in Florida Rep’s intimate T90-seat Studio Theatre, located just down the hall from the main stage. It is a powerful portrait of Joan Didion’s real-life struggle with loss. Sara Morsey excels in her role, deliv- ering non-stop dialogue for 95 minutes. The set is interesting, cozy and yet there is an intentional incompleteness in some of the appointments. Frames have no pictures, a window dressing is fractured, and even the wall has a large black sprawling space. I felt it represented loss, which is so heart-felt in this play. Didion’s memoir was published in 2005, and The Year of Magical Thinking was adapted for the stage in 2007 starring Vanessa Redgrave. It’s 2007, in New York City as the play begins. The first words uttered are “December 30, 2003,” as Morsey tells the audience, “That may seem a while ago, but it won’t when it happens to you. And it will happen to you.” She talks about how life changes in an instant. It’s the day her husband, writer John Gregory Dunne, died suddenly. She reflects back on his death and their daughter Quintana, with a whirlwind of emotions that no wife or mother ever wants to experience. She talks about the “sub-teen,” who is her husband’s doctor, and about the many antibiotics used to treat her daughter in the ICU. Only days before her husband’s death, Quintana was hospital- ized with septic shock and needed ongoing care. As she describes in detail the events that define her life, a bond is made with the audience. Morsey delivers the monologue matter-of-factly, as if offering the audience a crash course for the inevi- table time when we might need it (if we haven’t already). The play is about Didion’s struggle and her redemptive journey. She reflects back on the day she painstakingly made two dozen chocolate souffles for her daughter’s birthday party and then watched two dozen 6-year-olds mash them into chocolate pudding. With commonplace human details, the play finds poignancy 30 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Then there is Hector Lopez (Jayar Squabbling Garcia) as the Puerto Rican gardener who is constantly taking advantage of In-Laws At Off bathroom privileges. Garcia is one of my favorite actors and he gives a wonderful Broadway Palm performance. When the reason for his by Di Saggau many visits to the loo are revealed, it’s one of the funniest lines in the show. quabbles is Last but not least, in a small but a hilarious memorable role is Mrs. Fisher, the severe, Scomedy about German-accented seemingly personality- two senior in-laws, free hired nanny. This role is shared by who absolutely hate two actors, Kathryn Cintron and Nancy each other, that Antonio. Cintron played the role the end up moving in night I was there, and she was great. I’m with their children sure the same is true of Antonio. and becoming Squabbles is directed by Paul Bernier, more than just and the cast is a veritable who’s who enemies. It’s show- of local talents who deliver consis- ing at The Off Broadway Palm Theatre tently strong performances. If laughter is and it makes for a lighthearted comedy indeed the best medicine, Off Broadway that everyone can relate to. The night I Palm audiences will be in tip-top health attended, 85 members of a local church throughout the run of this very funny were there, and I’m sure they’ll back me play. up on my comments. Squabbles runs through March 3 Having children move back in with at The Off Broadway Palm Theatre, their parents is one thing, it’s totally 1380 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers. another when parents move back in with It’s the little black box theatre inside their children, especially when the parents Broadway Palm. For tickets, go to www. can’t stand one another. From the get-go BroadwayPalm.com or call 278-4422. we learn that Abe (Robert Summers) is a The cast of Squabbles caustic tongued retired taxi driver, espe- results in plenty of squabbles. I especially on the accent of several famous actors of cially when speaking about his daughter’s enjoyed the confrontations between the golden years of Hollywood. He gives mother-in-law. Summers and Francis; their facial expres- a strong performance. So does Amy Send your When Mildred Sloan’s (Kay Francis) sions are priceless. They truly know how Marie McCleary, as Alice Sloan, Abe’s house burns down, she decides to move to work off one another. daughter. She’s an attorney who soon editorial copy to: in with her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Sloan (Craig Smith) is a jingle- finds out she is pregnant with their first and that includes her arch enemy Abe. writer and as the play opens he is work- child. At this point, the newlyweds try [email protected] Throwing these two under the same roof ing on a new jingle for Plotkins Tuna. to work out a compromise for Abe and Smith can play the piano and also take Mildred. Lot’s of luck on that one.

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Best Selling Author Coming To Sanibel oel C. Rosenberg, well known author and speaker about Israel Jand the Middle East, will be coming to speak to the Island Bible Study and others in the Sanibel community on Monday, January 30 at 7 p.m. Sanibel Community Church has offered their facilities for Mr. Rosenberg’s talk on Biblical Prophecy that relates to happenings in Israel, the Middle East and the world. Many may be familiar with Rosenberg having seen him interviewed on TV programs, including ABC’s Nightline, CNN Headline News, FOX News Channel, The History Channel, MSNBC, The Sean Hannity Show and many others. In addition, he has been interviewed on hundreds of radio shows, plus has been profiled by The New York Times, the Washington Times, the Jerusalem Post and World magazine. He has addressed audiences all over the world, including those in Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Russia and the Philippines. He has also spoken at the White House, the Pentagon and to Members of Congress regarding world events related to Middle East and Israel. Rosenberg designed and hosted the first Epicenter Conference in Jerusalem in 2008, and the 2011 conference drew more than 50,000 viewers from 113 countries to his simulcast. His most recent book, The Tehran Initiative, was released in October 2011 and joined his other books as a New York Times best seller. In Yucatan Shrimp! addition, Rosenberg has produced numerous documentary flims. As a communications advisor, Joel has worked with a number of U.S. and Israeli leaders, including Steve Forbes and Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Prime Minister of Israel. Tropical Salad! He will be speaking at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 30 at the Sanibel Community Church’s Fellowship Hall at Rated by: 1740 Periwinkle Way. No reservations ZAGAT ® are necessary, but it is recommended you ZAGAT.COM Follow us on come early. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Overflow seating will be in the historic sanctuary. acebook 34 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Award-Winning Monday Night Films Ruediger Offers Author’s Talk IG ARTS Film Society is screening three exceptional films in February as part woman of its Monday Night Film Series. All films are $8 and begin at 7 p.m. in Schein doing late BPerformance Hall. Anight envi- Viewers will enjoy the quality of a new Blu-Ray Disc player and new high-definition ronmental work projection equipment. Assistive listening devices are available. Following each film, the on a Sanibel tradition of refreshments and lively discussion led by a variety of local film buffs will con- beach is pursued tinue. There will be no Monday Night film on February 27. and harassed by February Monday Night films: a smuggler after February 6 – Bill Cunningham New York (2010) U.S.; Not Rated she witnesses him February 13 – Midnight in Paris (2011) U.S.; Rated PG-13, Special Reception bringing in illegal February 20 – Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) France; Not Rated immigrants. Thus For decades, Bill Cunningham, a Schwinn-riding cultural anthropologist and photog- begins the new rapher, has been obsessively and inventively chronicling fashion trends and high society novel PS: I’m Steve Ruediger charity soirées for the The New York Times Style section in his columns. Documenting Innocent by retired local newspaper uptown fixtures (Anna Wintour, Tom Wolfe, Brooke Astor and David Rockefeller, who reporter Steve Ruediger. all appear in the film out of their love for Bill), downtown eccentrics, and everyone in Both that novel and the modern revo- between, Cunningham’s enormous body of work is more reliable than any catwalk as lution in publishing will be the subject of an expression of time, place, and individual flair. In turn, Bill Cunningham New York two upcoming talks by Ruediger. The talks is a funny and often-poignant portrait of a dedicated artist whose only wealth is his own humanity and unassuming grace. will be on Self Publishing in the Internet A romantic comedy written and directed by Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris centers Age. The first will be held on Wednesday, on a small group of Americans visiting the French capital who are forced to confront February 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Captiva the deepest truths about their relationships. A.O. Scott of The New York Times states Memorial Library, 11560 Chapin Lane, that the film, which stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates and France’s Captiva. The talk is part of the library’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, credibly blends “whimsy and wisdom.” Midnight in Paris is the annual Cultural Fest. winner of the 2011 Golden Globe for Best Screenplay. The second talk will be held on Monday, A documentary about the Chauvet Cave in southern France, Cave of Forgotten March 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Public Dreams premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival. The film includes Library, 770 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. footage from inside the cave and the nearby Pont d’Arc natural bridge, and includes interviews with various scientists and historians. Kenneth Turan of The Los Angeles Times writes, “A sacred space where the human and the mystical effortlessly intertwine, and we are in Werner Herzog’s debt for that great gift.” BIG ARTS Monday Night Film Series is supported by Series Sponsor Bank Of The Email your editorial copy to: Islands and Stan and Visnja Gembicki, Supporters George & Wendy’s Corner Grill, Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel, Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory and Sanibel Taxi. [email protected] For the complete listing of BIG ARTS films or to purchase tickets, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, call 395-0900, e-mail [email protected] or log on to www.BIGARTS.org.

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Directed by featured Jennifer Egan, winner of Paul and Sandra Tthe 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, Fierlinger, it is last Thursday, January 19 before a the first animated delighted and enthusiastic crowd of 219 feature ever to be book lovers at the Sanibel Public Library entirely hand drawn auditorium. and painted using Egan said she originally wanted to be paperless computer technology. a doctor and had a “fantasy of becoming What is amazing about the making of an investigative reporter “because her this film is that the whole project took grandfather was a journalist. She later only 11 people to complete: filmmaker turned to fiction writing and won her first team of Paul and Sandra Fierlinger; origi- acclaim with the novel, Look At Me, a nal music composed by John Avarese; fictional account of the modeling busi- featured voices of Christopher Plummer, ness. Jennifer Egan the late Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rossellini While doing research for her fiction “I am a baseball mom and we are a and four additional voiceover artists. novels, Egan explained, she developed conventional family,” she added. The film originateds from a book writing his ideal friend turn out to be a female a parallel career as a non-fiction articles dog both disconcerted and surprised him. While enjoying plaudits for A Visit ten by JR Ackerly and scripted into film author and now writes non-fiction articles From The Goon Squad, her 2011 form by Paul Fierlinger. Ackerly spins his canine tale in some- for the New York Times Magazine. what vivid and startling detail, as it reveals Pulitzer Prize winner for Fiction, Egan is The plot is a retrospective account of Egan’s versatility as a writer of both busy researching her next novel about the author’s 16-year relationship with Tulip’s brazen and often unpredictable prize-winning fiction and non-fiction behavior, especially when describing her New York in the 1940s, and the women his adopted dog an Alsatian bitch named have thrust her into a rare and unique who worked in shipbuilding at the Tulip (Ackerly’s actual pet was named very canine tastes in lovers and other per- standing in the literary universe. In her sonal details. Brooklyn Navy Yard. Queenie). second career as a non-fiction writer, “Most of these women are now in This distinguished man of letters hardly Ackerly’s fumbling but determined she has tackled such diverse subjects as efforts to give Tulip the very best that life their eighties and they have a great story thought of himself as a “dog lover” when, gays in the military, bi-polar diagnostics, to tell,” she said. well into his years, he found himself can offer includes lots of doggie loving, homelessness in New York, and life in a which more or less drives the film, so that Egan was introduced by the popular adopting Tulip, a beautiful, as yet untu- Catholic seminary. Margaret Mohundro, executive director tored, 18-month old German shepherd. one could conclude that love is a bitch. Egan related that she prefers to do This is definitely not Lassie Come of the Sanibel Public Library. Mohundro Ackerly had been searching in vain, for thorough research for her fiction novels and her excellent staff are credited with most of his life for the “ideal friend”; hav- Home, White Fang or Rin Tin Tin “because I don’t like to make things up. but nevertheless it rates 4-doggie-bone a spectacular job in scheduling and Not many fiction writers do research.” arranging the outstanding lineup of world reviews like the following: Egan also said she takes on a “chame- “Marvelous”– The Wall Street famous authors for 2011 and 2012. leon” personality while doing research, Egan was honored with a champagne Journal describing her eventual acceptance as “Post Pixar Miracle” – New York reception and also signed books following “one of them” at the homeless center, her presentation. Press and melding into the crowd at the all- “A Triumph” – Boston Globe male seminary by wearing black slacks “One of the Top Ten Films of the and blouse and a white t-shirt. Year” – Philadelphia Inquirer In her non-fiction role, Egan also spent “Love Story of the Year” – Vanity Fair time in Peru with Laurie Berensen, the Share your community Dog lovers get your tails on down American woman imprisoned for alleged to BIG ARTS at 7 p.m. on Monday, revolutionary activities. In situations like news with us. January 30, and purchase a ticket to this, Egan explained, and at the homeless Book Signing Event see this well-crafted adult animated film; center, “which was like a nightmare with Call 395-1213 nibbles and kibbles after the viewing. robbers and thieves about, I actually for- Fax: 395-2299 Neil Volz General admission is $8, or purchase get who I am and feel kind of a blankness or email will be signing a booklet of 11 tickets for $88. Film which helps me to listen with an open booklet holders must be seated no later mind.” [email protected] copies of his than 6:45 p.m. to ensure a seat. 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2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, Fl 33957 • Ph: 239.472.0606 • www.SanibelIslandCow.com 38 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 In the event of the Strait being closed, FORUM Told Levi commented, “The American military would seek to reopen the route,” and Gas Prices To affected countries would likely impose such measures as mandatory car-pooling Remain High and other fuel-use restrictions to keep gas by Max Friedersdorf prices down. Despite dire predictions of terminal merican production decreases in domestic oil Live motorists and natural gas production, the U.S. Entertainment Acan expect is increasing its output of both energy 8pm-11pm continued high products due to oil drilling in the Gulf of Wed - Fri gas prices through Mexico and new technology such as hori- Stone Crab the next decade, zontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to according to a lead- capture more of the massive natural gas Claws Are ing national energy deposits in such states as North Dakota. HERE! expert, Michael A. On the controversial Keystone pipeline Levi, who made application recently denied, Levi said it his prediction last was not really an important route; few Sunday evening, jobs were involved, and there were no January 22, before Dr. Michael A. Levi energy security concerns. The FORUM at “Of the top 20 energy issues, this BIG ARTS Lecture Series in Schein Lunch & would not be one of them. Politically it Dinner Daily Hall. is a big issue started by environmental Levi, a senior fellow for energy and groups as a test case. This is really a trag- Happy Hour environment at the Council on Foreign ic way to make policy,” Levi commented. Nightly Relations think tank, expects instability in On other key issues raised during the the oil market that will keep gas prices at question session, Levi was pessimistic a high rate “while moving up and down about the future of nuclear power due to more than what we are used to now.” cost of power plant construction, lack of Asked during an interesting question profitability and regulatory restraints. session about the impact of the Iranian Asked about shifting to natural gas for regime closing the vital Middle East oil cars and trucks, Levi said chances are route in the Strait of Hormuz, Levi said modest unless we see a decade of high “Oil prices could go through the roof with gas prices compared to low natural gas the cost of a barrel doubling. Remember, costs. 1.7 million barrels of oil pass through the Levi was introduced by FORUM Chair Strait every day, representing 20 percent Dick Wright, who also moderated the of the global consumption.” lively question-and-answer session.

“I look forward Book Signing to sharing my story at the Sanibel 5VFTEBZJT4VTIJ/JHIU By Ex-Lobbyist Island Bookshop on or years, Neil Monday,” said Volz. %JOF*OPS%JOF0VU.FOV0OMJOF Volz was a “It has been a won- Fpowerful lob- derful experience to byist and public offi- write this book over cial in Washington, the last few years, D.C. His story while I lived here in was profiled a few Southwest Florida.” months back on 60 Volz worked a Minutes. Volz now chief of staff for lives in Fort Myers, a member of Congress, a staff director and works as a for a full Congressional Committee, and homeless advocate a Washington lobbyist who represented in Lee County. Neil Volz a variety of clients. He was named as 0QFOGSPNQN/JHIUMZ How did that hap- one of Washington’s Most Influential pen? What does he have to say about the Lobbyists by The Hill Newspaper Roll *OUJNBUF%JOJOH3FUVSOTUP4BOJCFM current state of Washington? Or what he Call Magazine. learned from his experience? Volz was born and raised in Volz will sign copies of his book, Into Finneytown, Ohio, outside Cincinnati. He 4UFBLTs$IPQTs4FBGPPEs1BTUBs7FHFUBSJBO The Sun, at the Sanibel Island Bookshop, graduated from Ohio State University. 1571 Periwinkle Way, from 11 a.m. to 1 He now lives in Fort Myers, where he is 5IFGSFTIFTUJOHSFEJFOUTBOEOFXJUFNTEBJMZ p.m. on Monday, January 30. an author, speaker and community advocate. He currently serves on the board 'BNPVTHSJMMFECSPDDPMJs&YDFQUJPOBM8JOF-JTUNPSF More information on Volz’s story, his book, and to see other media reports as of directors of the Lee County Homeless h5XJMJHIU3FTUBVSBOUTIPXT3PCFSU1BSLTIBTOUMPTUIJTDSFBUJWFGMBJSv Find Us on well as a couple of free chapters, visit Coalition and leads the homeless ministry ,"3&/'&-%."/'-03*%"8&&,-: Facebook www.neilvolz.com. at Next Level Church.

&BSMZ%JOJOH From page 35 (FUPGGZPVSFOUJSFDIFDL Truby Talk PSBGSFFCPUUMFPGXJOF For the past 20 years, he was worked seasonally from Sanibel, where, as a U.S. .VTUIBWFSFTFSWBUJPOCFGPSFQN Army vet, he is a member of American Legion Post 123. He also plays softball in the Monday Night Sam Bailey League at the Sanibel School fields. Truby’s talk is free and open to the public. For further information, call the Sanibel 1FSJXJOLMF8BZss5XJMJHIUPO4BOJCFMDPN Public Library at 472-2483. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 39 of sunlight from the outside lane center will also be holding its 8th annual Beyond, will appear, discuss, and sign Poetic Voices of the Solar System Track, fundraising celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. copies of their book on Wednesday, turning with us, sixteen hundred at the Sanibel beachfront home of Peter January 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. at For consideration, million miles away. and Mallory Haffenreffer. The lecture MacIntosh Book and Paper, 2407 please send typed will be free and open to the public. Seats Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. poems with a short biography to This poem is from Woessner’s will be reserved for contributors to tfun- Island Sun, 1640 book, Clear All The Rest Of The Way draiser. Invitations to the lecture and the From page 1 Periwinkle Way, available from Amazon.com. Woessner fundraiser have been sent to the center’s Suite 2, Sanibel, conducted a poetry workshop and mailing list. Those who would like one, Janet Rogers FL 33957 Attn: Don Brown or send read at BIG ARTS in 1988. He has or would like more information, may This special event is a great opportu- a Microsoft Word been published in many reviews and visit the Center for Environmental and nity to see this talented artist demonstrate attachment to anthologies over the last 40 years Sustainability Education at www.fgcu.edu/ the techniques that have gained her a donbrown@alum. including Poetry,The Nation, Poetry cese or contact [email protected] or 590- mit.edu reputation as an award winning artist who Northwest, and The Beloit Poetry 7166. is well known for her sensitive portraits of Journal. He cofounded Abraxas maga- women and children and her expressive selected by Don Brown zine in 1968 and is the senior editor. floral paintings. Rogers has gained popu- He and his wife are part-time resi- Book Signing larity as an instructor for watercolor work- Uranus dents of Captiva. shops in the United States and Europe. by Warren Woessner She has won numerous awards from her From page 35 watercolor exhibits and is a signature Faintest naked-eye planet, member of the Florida Watercolor Society dimmer than the dipper, Mary Oliver’s Visit and the American Watercolor Society. hazy Pleiades, Draco’s broken coil. -ing and sharing her poems for years. Rogers has very kindly offered her Out often but mostly lost She is one of the few people who man- demonstration painting for auction at the among millions of glittering chips. age to put the damp smell of earth direct- close of the event. The net proceeds from ly onto the page. I have read her poems the auction will go to support the art So I’m up early for a seat for students and clients, and taken her program at The Sanibel School. Students at a meeting for Uranus poems as my only reads while trekking in in that program and their teachers have called by Jupiter and Mars- the wilderness. I can’t wait for my friends been invited to attend. all so close the moon could stop here to see her.” This event is open to the public for a and cover them. Captiva Memorial Librarian Anne $10 per person admission fee. Artists of Bradley, said, “Mary Oliver is a poet of all experience levels and all patrons of the Trees and rooftops block the sky, stature and vision. To attend a reading by arts are welcomed to attend this exciting scope slips on ice, jiggles her will be a rare treat.” Sarah Jane and James F Kaserman demonstration by this noted artist. Pre- when I try to focus. The center’s annual Rachel Carson ames F. and Sarah Jane Kaserman, registration is not required. Then it’s there, set in clouds Distinguished Lecture is being held of stars. Tiny co-authors of their newest historic Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Jbook, Florida Pirates: From the Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Southern Gulf Coast to the Keys and opal disk sending back a scrap on Sanibel. The following evening the

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After planting the slash pine, students from The Sanibel School’s third grade classes posed Shellabration necklaces on sale now for $2 at The Community House or Bank of the Islands for a group picture by Jeff Lysiak Gearing Up For The Shellabration ast Friday afternoon, students from Annie Franke and Renae Atkinson’s third hellabration 2012! is an island wide, week-long celebration of the Sanibel Shell grade classes staged their 21st annual Arbor Day program. The youngsters Fair & Show, designed as a tribute to the island’s shell bounty. The celebration Lread poetry and essays about the importance of trees, sang a song about the Swill run from February 17 through March 4, with the shell fair and show run- Wonders Of The Earth and planted another slash pine along the boardwalk in front ning March 1 to 3 at The Community House. of the school. Shellabrators from around the island are joining in on the excitement with events and “I never knew the amount of things trees do until my mom made me Google ‘trees,’” promotions. Everybody is invited to participate. continued on page 4B Here is the list of Shellabrators: • Amy’s Something Special, located at 630 Tarpon Bay Road, is going to offer a 15 percent discount on locally-made shell pendants wrapped in sterling silver. • The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum will offer free admission to the museum on Children’s Eye Exams Monday, February 27. • BIG ARTS invites visitors to Show Your Shell Smarts! During shell fair week, between February 27 and March 3, visitors are invited to bring a shell to BIG ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Road, or BIG ARTS at 2244 Periwinkle Way, or The Herb Strauss Theater at 2200 Periwinkle Way (directly across from the shell fair). Identify the shell, add it to the collection, and receive special discounted ticket pricing on select BIG ARTS programs from February 27 through March 3. The Sanibel-Captiva Art League will have a special shell-themed exhibit in The Herb Strauss Theater’s lobby. continued on page 12B Locals To Attempt Largest Sanibel Stoop For Book Of World Records hellabration! 2012 not only “shellabrates” the 75th anniversary of the Sanibel Shell Fair & Show, but will also feature an attempt at breaking a world record. S Festivities kick off with a mass Sanibel Stoop on Bowman’s Beach on Friday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Islanders and visitors are invited to participate and sign their names to be sent to the Guinness Book of World Records to prove the island has broken the record of 250 people in the Largest Treasure Hunt category. Registration is $5, which includes a commemorative T-shirt sponsored by Congress Jewelers. The Sanibel Bicycle Club will lead a ride to Bowman’s Beach. Departure will Tom Rothman checks Sean Sawicki’s eyes be from Sanibel Community Park, next to The Community House. Trolley service will he Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club were at the Children’s Education Center of the also be available. Islands last week to perform free tests of eyesight and hearing of the preschool “Because it’s the 75th anniversary, we wanted to do something special,” said Marge Tchildren. They also did a Body Mass Index test using the height and weight of Meek, Sanibel Community Association president, which hosts the event. “It shows the children. Several Lions Club members that participated were doctors and all were everyone this is a shell island.” trained to perform these tests. The children received stickers and the parents will For more details, visit www.Shellabration2012.com, call 472-2155 or visit The receive valuable information that could help uncover problems that interfere with the Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. children’s growth and education. 2B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Hortoons Calendar Girls To Honor Veterans he Calendar Girls Florida dance team is honored to perform on TFriday, January 27 during an event to honor veterans at the Lee County Sports Complex, located at 14100 Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers. American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute (AVTT) will be bringing their Cost of Freedom Tribute to the area. The AVTT exhibit includes a September 11 tribute, a Cost of Freedom display of gold dog tags (identifying each service member killed since Vietnam) and the emotional cen- terpiece of the exhibit: an exact replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (80 percent scale) displaying all 58,253 names of the men and women killed in the Vietnam War The Calendar Girls support Paws For Patriots to provide guide and service dogs to veterans and dance at many such events throughout the year. For more information about the Calendar Girls, call 850-6010.

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Students performing Wonders Of The Earth From page 1B Third Graders Plant Slash Pine Quillan Welsh wrote in his essay. “Did you know that trees can save you money? They Dick Muench, who donated this year’s Rebecca Congress narrated the Arbor Day can lower your heating costs by up to 30 percent by blocking the wind and decreasing slash pine, adds a bucket of water to the program snow drifts, which we don’t see a lot in Florida.” newly planted tree During the 30-minute program, students took turns sharing the information they Arbor Day celebration for learned about trees while studying them inside and outside the classroom. They the past two decades. also thanked Dick Muench, who donated this year’s slash pine tree, and Berdenna “All of the children The Sanibel School’s Arbor Day trees Thompson of the city’s Vegetation Committee, who has taken part in the school’s are so enthusiastic about planting the tree and 1992 - Florida’s Treaty Live Oak learning how important 1993 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Live Oak trees are to the island,” 1994 - Ray Charles’ Live Oak said Thompson. “I’m always very proud of the 1995 - Seven Sisters’ Live Oak pride these children take 1996 - Sanibel Pioneers’ Live Oak in the program, year after 1997 - Shriners’ Slash Pine year.” 1998 - Creative Sanibel Children’s Mastic Tree Joe Angelo, the school’s music instructor, 1999 - The Alamo Live Oak led all of the third grad- 2000 - JN “Ding” Darling Slash Pine ers in a choreographed 2001 - SCCF Wild Tamarind performance of the song Wonders Of The Earth 2002 - CROW Mastic Tree while some pupils shared 2003 - Island Seniors’ Dahoon Holly their thoughts on Arbor 2004 - Jim Bowie’s Live Oak Day with the gathering of parents, grandparents, 2005 - The Sanibel School’s Live Oak siblings and invited guests. 2006 - Armed Forces Mahogany “Trees, trees every- 2007 - Children’s Ironwood Tree where help us breathe 2008 - Wild Tamarind the beautiful air,” Hannah Atkinson wrote in her 2009 - Mastic Tree poem. “Plant a tree and 2010 - Marty Harrity’s Slash Pine you will see just how 2011 - Slash Pine (in memory of Sam Bailey) clean the air can be!” “When I think about 2012 - Dick Muench’s Slash Pine the trees on Sanibel, it makes me think about fresh fruits. I like to be able to pick my own fruit. We have mongo trees, a lime and lemon tree, and our neighbors have star fruit and grapefruit trees,” wrote Evan Rose. “Trees are important to everyone and everything on Sanibel.” Before leading the group to a spot along the boardwalk in the school’s parking lot, where a slash pine was planted for the third year in a row, principal Barbara Von Harten told the audience what it means to plant another tree on the school property. “Sanibel is a very special place, and it’s important to teach our children how plat- ing trees will protect the future of this island,” said Von Harten. “And years from now, they’ll be able to come back and tell their own children how they helped plant a tree here.” The first official Arbor Day celebration took place on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was organized by journalist Julius Sterling Morton, who later served as Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland. In Florida, the third Friday of January is recognized as Arbor Day, while other states celebrate the occasion in accordance with the local climate. “The trees I watch just grow and grow, they were so small so long ago,” Arabella Lilleslatten wrote in her poem. “With a bit of water along the way, these pretty trees will always stay.” ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 5B Shellabration Continues With Lindbergh Portrayal And Ice Cream he final event for Shellabration 2012 Thonoring the 75th anniversary of the Sanibel Shell Fair & Show will include Rusty Brown presenting In Celebration of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, followed by an Incredible Ice Cream Social on Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Admission is $20 for members and $22 for guests. Mike Kelly is sponsoring this event. Step back in time with Rusty Brown as she cel- ebrates the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, who frequently visited Captiva Island in the 40s and 50s. Rusty Brown While here, Lindbergh conceived the idea for Gift From the Sea, based on shells found on the beach. Brown Barbara Brown and Deb Gleason explores the scope of this talented woman’s life as flyer, adventurer, author, philoso- pher, wife and mother. The performance captures Lindbergh’s extraordinary spirit, Islands Night Supports Hope Hospice courage and calming presence. Immediately following the performance, the Incredible Ice Cream Social will feature arbara Brown, development coordinator of Hope Hospice, recently accepted ice cream accompanied by an array of classic and extraordinary toppings. Specially a check for $1,000 from Islands Night volunteer Deb Gleason. designed toppings for Shellabration include: Cherries Junonia (Cherries Jubilee), B Islands Night is proud to support Hope Hospice in Lee County, which pro- Buttercup Bananas Foster, Slipper Shell Salted Caramel, King’s Crown Chocolate vides specialized care to island residents and others with life-limiting illness. Sauce and Cinnamon Apple Murex. For more information about Hope Hospice, call 1-800-835-1673. The mission of The Community House is to enrich community spirit through educational, cultural, and social gatherings. For more information, call 472-2155 or log onto www.shellabration2012.com. 6B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 are used to strengthen your muscles. February 14 at 11:30 a.m., Crystof’s on be familiar with the mouse and keyboard. Center 4 Life Improve your core strength and balance. McGregor, 10231 McGregor Boulevard. Class is limited to six students and pay- Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. Florida Travels – Ybor City (Historic ment is due at sign up. Cost is $60 for Programs Fitness Opportunities at the Sanibel Tampa) on Thursday, February 16. Cost is members, $90 for non-members. Recreation Center. Phone 472-0345 or $69 for members, $79 for non-members. Flu Shots – Friday, January 27, 12:30 anibel Fit 4 Life is the motto at the go to www.mysanibel.com and check Includes round- trip transportation from p.m. CVS Pharmacy will send their phar- Center 4 Life. All ages are welcome. under the Recreation Department for Fort Myers, tour of the historic Ybor City macist to the center to give flu shots. Stop Island Seniors, Inc. members can S more information. area including the museum, lunch at The by anytime after 12:30 p.m. buy coupon booklets from the City of Page Turners Book Discussion Group Spaghetti Warehouse. Carpool from the Diabetes Screening February 3, 9:30 Sanibel at the Center 4 Life, 2401 Library meets the second Wednesday of every center at 7:15 a.m. for bus pickup in Fort a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Sanibel-Captiva Way, or at the Sanibel Recreation Center. month at 2:30 p.m. On February 8, Myers at 8 a.m. Lions Club will give vision screenings with Booklets of 12 coupons are $42, or get Kathy Lear leads a discussion of The Tuesday Kayaking – February 28. the goal of eliminating preventable blind- three coupons for $10.50. Members of Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok. Ann There is space for 16 people on eight ness. Club members will screen for diabe- the Sanibel Recreation Center need only Rodman, volunteer coordinator, welcomes two-person kayaks and unlimited space for tes and glaucoma. to show their photo membership card. ideas for books to read and discuss and for those who own their own kayaks. Leaders Wheat-free & Gluten-free Products – Happy Hour Fitness – Monday, facilitators to lead the discussions. Contact determine the location, pay no fees and Wednesday, February 29 at 10 a.m. or Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Class Rodman at [email protected] or at reserve the right to change the 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m. (limit of six participants at each begins with a joke and ends with a positive 395-2191. meeting time. Meet at the center unless one-hour session). Hosted by Bailey’s thought for the day. Format is 45 minutes Games At The Center 4 Life an off island launch is scheduled. Everyone General Store, which offers more than of cardio, 20 minutes of balance exercises, Bridge – 1 p.m. Monday and is encouraged to take a turn leading the 1,000 wheat-free/gluten-free products, core strength and flexibility exercises. Wednesday group. Bring water, snack, change of this seminar with Rachel Lammers will Strengthen, lengthen and gain flexibility. Hand & Foot – 1 p.m. Tuesday clothing, sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses include product samples and manufacturer Sandi McDougall is the instructor. Mahjongg – 1 p.m. Thursday and a hat. Cost is $5 for members, $10 representatives. Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown – Mexican Train – 1 p.m. Thursday for non-members per trip. Members have AC Delco: Knowledge is Power When Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. $2.50 for members and $5 for non- first priority. Come by the Center to sign it Comes to Women and Car Care – Stretch, tone and strengthen while improv- members. Prizes awarded. up. February 3, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Terry and ing flexibility, proper alignment and circu- Bridge Lessons with Bruce and Christl Introduction to Computers and Kay Wynter of Terry Wynter Auto Service lation. Mats are used to meet the needs of Smith – Tuesday and Thursday, February Windows 7 – Monday, Wednesday and Center are partnering with the center for varying experience levels. Bring a towel. 7, 9, 14 and 16, 9 to 11 a.m. Must Friday, 1 and 3 p.m. February 6, 8, 13, a free car care seminar. The Wynters will Chair Yoga with Kris Brown – Tuesday attend all four sessions. Cost is $20 for 15, 17. Bruce and Christl Smith are the have a master technician on hand. adn Thursday at 11 a.m. All exercises members, $40 for non-members. Audrey instructors. This class is designed for the Look Good and Feel Great with done with use of a chair. Meets the needs Grant Beginners Bridge books are avail- novice user. Turn on the PC and discover Christine, Kelly and Lisa of Color Imaging of varying experience levels. Bring a towel. able for additional $10. Maximum of eight how to click, create, save and print a doc- – February 17, 1:30 p.m. Learn your Essential Total Fitness – Monday, students only. ument. You must be able to attend all five personal colors. Find out how shopping Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. and Mexican Train Lessons with Katie – sessions. Cost is $115 for members and for clothes can be more fun and less time 11 a.m. Cardio, muscle strengthening Monday and Wednesday, February 27 and $150 for non-members. Limited to six stu- consuming. and flexibility training with hand weights, 29, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is an exciting dents. You must pay upon signing up. Grief Therapy with Dottie Morrison – stretch cords, chairs and stability balls. Domino game for four to 12 players. Cost Picasa with Patty – Wednesday and February 24, 1:30 p.m. Morrison will dis- Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Thursday, February 29 and 30, 1 to 3 cuss the physical, emotional, mental, and Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday and Class is limited to eight students. p.m. Hands-on training in Picasa, a free spiritual effects of grief and teach you how Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, stretch Leisure Lunchers and Thrift and program from Google. 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8B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Part II In fact, we passed Palawan on the pre- A War Odyssey vious invasion flotilla to Mindoro Island. Palawan was a sort of backwater island Greatest which intelligence told us was sparsely defended and occupied. It turned out to Generation have been the sight of a large prisoner of submitted by war camp where hundreds of Corregidor Charles Kelleher survivors were interned. We came upon a grisly scene. When the Japanese saw e didn’t our invasion armada approaching they know until assumed we were heading for Palawan Wlater that to free the prisoners. They made a hasty a pivotal naval attempt at destroying the evidence (mal- battle of the war treated and emaciated US. personnel) by was developing fifty herding them into small ravines, shooting miles out in the them, setting the site ablaze and then bull- gulf as a Japanese dozing over the entire area. We could see armada was parts of limbs protruding from the earth. attempting to deci- The area around the destroyed prison mate the toehold barracks was strewn with bits of personal achieved in the recent Leyte landing. effects, keepsakes, letters, etc. Everything Our first clue was seeing light and heavy about the place suggested a hasty retreat. cruisers steaming into the harbor with A small landing strip still had zeros lined their decks piled high with empty shell up on the runway. Several of us climbed casings. over the planes and into the cockpits. A Sometime earlier our ship had been foolhardy move, in retrospect. oufitted with an emergency operating Leyte Gulf Landing, Philippines, October 20, 1944, D-Day +3 The final major assault landing of the room and sick bay, staffed by one doc- sent waves of fighters and bombers down to our gangway. Our surgeon, respond- Philippines campaign was at Linguian tor. As smaller ships straggled in from from Luzon (Clark Field complex) to inter- ing to the emergency, began recruiting Gulf on the island of Luzon, the most the battle we took aboard many naval cept the landing attempt. We were pre- people to assist in getting the wounded important island in the chain, with the pilots who suffered various injuries as a paring to beach when the planes came to his sick bay. He gave me a pad of capital city of Manila, Clark Field, Subic result of ditching their planes in the sea. in. At least our flotilla of LSTs presented forms and a pencil and told me to stand Bay Naval Station, etc. Linguian Gulf was Their flight squadron was attached to the a scattered target rather than being all at the top of the gangway to get identify- on the west coast above Subic Bay which mini-carrier, Princeton and returning from in a row on the beach. One zero (fighter ing information from each patient as he had been and would once again become their mission, they found that their ship plane) went after each ship. Two LSTs was brought aboard. In a moment he (until recently) the Navy’s Pacific head- had been sunk. several hundred yards on our port and took back the pad and pencil and gave quarters. Leyte and the adjacent island, Samar, starboard sides seemed to be hit almost them to someone standing near me. I can The landing involved a gigantic force quickly evolved into a staging area for simultaneously. Both ships immediately only guess that he looked at the expres- including carriers, battleships, cruisers and further campaigns in the Philippines. became flaming infernos from bow to sion on my face and decided I wasn’t a the entire landing flotilla. Since enemy Before the fighting began, however, the stern as shells stacked near all the deck good candidate. I will always remember ships and aircraft were now a minimal Japanese tried a second time to dislodge guns began to ignite. Exploding shells the voice of the skipper of one of the threat, the entire force sailed into the our growing position on Leyte. This time were flying in all directions. two fiercely burning ships close by us, gulf during the night for a landing at they came down the Surabei Straits, I watched from the wheelhouse as when he asked over the voice radio for daybreak, We were anchored about four which effectively divide the Philippines our zero banked and turned to make its permission to abandon ship. He calmly or five miles offshore and “slept” at our midway, east to west. The U.S. naval strafing run on us. In addition to wing recited his ship’s condition; dead in the battle stations on deck for the rest of the forces blocked the eastern end and as the cannon, each zero plane also carried water, ammunition magazines exploding night. Before dawn the battleships and heavy Japanese ships came down the one 500 pound bomb. As our anti- on the deck; all personnel either dead or cruisers began shelling and this continued strait, each in turn was exposed broad- aircraaft guns were firing away the rest overboard. It almost sounded like he was for about an hour. Our ship beached in sides as it turned to reverse course. That of us at our battle stations watched the asking his teacher permission to leave the about the third or fourth wave so that the battle ended the Japanese naval threat for bomb being released as the plane began room. beach area and well inland was relatively remainder of the war. to come in over the bow. However, On our way back to our home port secure when we arrived. Several of the We then became part of an assault the bomb only partially released and of Leyte the doctor lost several of his major ships sustained direct hits from the force to invade Mindoro Island on the remained dangling under the fuselage as patients and we had burial-at-sea ceremo- few remaining kamikaze pilots. At one western side of the archipelago which the plane flew overhead. I never noticed nies, with the sealed and weighted body point a communication post was appar- would effectively cut the Philippines in what happened to the plane. bags slipping over the side from beneath ently overtaken somewhere along the half. Our convoy sailed down the same The sea around us was filed with bod- the Union Jack. All available crew were beach and Japanese voices came boom- Surabei Strait which had now been ies and others still alive who had either lined at attention as taps were played. ing over the ship-to-shore radio for about renamed ‘the iron-bottomed sea” because jumped or were blown off the two ships. The next mission was to secure the fifteen minutes. of all the sunken Japanese ships. Since we were equipped with the emer- island of Palawan which was also located For the next several months we The landing at Mindoro immediately gency operating room small boats began on the western side of the archipelago in engaged in supply runs throughout the turned into a nightmare. The Japanese picking up survivors and bringing them the South China Sea. continued on page 32B MEET SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S #1 REAL ESTATE TEAM Mike McMurraMcMurrayy & Trevor Nette. That’s Us - and with over 325 million in sales since 2007, it’s a record we are pproudroud ooff and we would like you to know about. 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10B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Around The Islands With Anne Norman Love Confections have been gifts to Hollywood celebrities. MRS Studios creates colorful handcrafted cards created by Fort Myers artist Michelle Rothacker, It’s The Little Things In Life whose cards feature local birds and landmarks. Alan Maltz, fine art photographer, has works displayed in the Southwest Florida That Delight, Such As The Snapi airport and many public areas throughout the state and the world. In Royal Shell’s gift shop you can choose from his works in book format, 11x14” matted prints or larger by Anne Mitchell canvas works. Custom ordering is available. ften it’s the small Check out the “drinks in a bag,” which come is an assortment of flavors: margarita, things in life that pina colada, mojito, and strawberry daiquiri, most available in a sugar-free version. Pick Omake one smile, your favorite, add alcohol as suggested, shake, freeze and you have the perfect tropical say “Ah-ha!” and become beverage for the beach or pool. so handy you cannot Reef Safe Sun Care products not only protect you from the sun, they protect the imagine what you did gulf and its inhabitants from dangerous chemicals – and at a price lower than conven- without them. Case in tional sun care products. point is a polymer scal- The center is at 15050 Captiva Drive, Captiva. Beaders, if you missed January’s lop shell-shaped gadget The Snapi, a multi-purpose, one- the size of your palm. It’s handed grabber, available at Bailey’s 50 percent off sale at The Sanibel called Snapi and once Hardware Store for $7.99 Bead Shop, there is still time to you’ve used it – one-handed – to pick up boil- take advantage of some bargains. ing pasta, popcorn straight from the micro- Owner Lily Rose will be extending wave, cubed ice or a delicate arugula salad the 50 percent off sale on select without bruising it, I bet you’ll be ah-ha-ing, items through Valentine’s day too. February 14. Snapi is flying off the shelves of Bailey’s These include gunmetal findings, Hardware Store. It’s simple and easy to oper- Miyuki seed beads and Delicas, pew- ate, goes in the dishwasher and feels snug in ter alphabet letters, and Vintaj brass. your hand and costs just $7.99. It comes in ice Under the sale, seed bead tubes are white and several colors, is spring-loaded and running as low $1 each; Mini tubes snaps shut when not in use. What’s more, it’s of E-600 glue, a must for all crafters, made in the USA. are $1.50 each. Also at Bailey’s, check out the Fridge Binz, For the lunch bunch, there’s clear boxes that hold 14 eggs, and the pepper, another place in town to get a tomato, lime and lemon savers that look exactly mid-day meal. Chip’s Sanibel Some of these Vintaj brass pendants sell for as like the vegetables and fruits they hold, $4.99 Steakhouse is now open for lunch low as $3 at The Sanibel Bead Shop each. Monday through Saturday from Fruit and vegetable savers, $4.99 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is located at 1473 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-5700. While you’re in Bailey’s, treat yourself to a each at Bailey’s bottle of Bailey’s own brand extra virgin olive oil LIVE ON THE ISLANDS at an unbeatable price. The 34-ounce bottle is $5.99 – less than half the price of com- Cip’s Place has live music from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday with parable oils on the same shelf. And this is first cold pressed oil, the only recommended Jimmy G on steel drums. Steve “Scooter” Reynolds performs Thursday and Sunday for its health benefits. from 6 to 9 p.m. Cip’s is at 2055 Periwinkle Way. Phone 472-0223. Royal Shell Vacations has opened a gift shop at its Captiva welcome center. Gene Federico plays at Courtney’s on Sanibel on Thursdays and Fridays, 7 to “Whether you are searching for a hostess gift or that special something to take home 10 p.m. and on Sundays at the tiki bar from 2 to 5 p.m. Courtney’s is at 1231 Middle for yourself or those who stayed behind, you’re invited to stop in,” says Randy Bacik, Gulf Drive, phone 472-4646. CEO. Traditions on the Beach has live music Thursday through Saturday, featuring The center features Costa Del Mar sunglasses, shirts, caps, visors and accessories, Joe McCormick, Marvilla Marzan and Barbara Smith. There are periodic jazz nights on Naples Soap Company products, Norman Love Confections, Reef Safe sun care Wednesdays. The restaurant is at the Island Inn, 3111 West Gulf Drive, phone 472- products, MRS Cards, Alan Maltz Photography and assorted local author and artisan 4559. works. The Jacaranda has entertainment nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, various artists are featured. On Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reggae and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz, contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, Steve “Scooter” Reynolds, accoustic guitar, contemporary music and dance; Wednesday, Buckeye Ken, contemporary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, contemporary, reggae and dance. The Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-1771. Traders features music by Chris Workman Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242. Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse features Michael David playing light classical guitar on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The steakhouse is at 1473 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-5700. 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T-shirts, hats and other sou- Shellabration larger glazed pottery in shell shapes and • Watson MacRae Gallery will fea- venirs will be available. • Billy’s Bikes & Rentals will be giv- ocean colors. ture Sea Shells, a week-long invitational • Children’s Art – The children of the ing all customers (online and in-store) a • Sanibel Sea Shells invites visitors to exhibition featuring the work of invited island will be invited to get involved by raffle ticket for a chance to own a signed stop by and play a round of Scavenger Sanibel artists and focusing on The Shells creating a special Shellabration! work of Shellabration poster designed by artist Jeopardy. of Sanibel and the Sea. There will be an art. Pam Brodersen. • The Sanibel Historical Museum & opening reception celebrating the artwork Calendar Of Events • Cheeburger Cheeburger will have Village will have several shell collections and artists on Monday, February 27, • The Sanibel Stoop – Friday, a kids coloring contest for ages 12 and on display throughout Shellabration which is open to the public. The gallery February 17, 10 a.m., at Bowman’s under. Come in and color the Cheeburger week inside the Rutland Home, Burnap will also feature shell inspired pottery and Beach. Help break a Guinness Book of Shellabration coloring pages for a chance Cottage, Morning Glories and the Old glass from artists around the country dur- World Records record. Meet early at The twin Cheeburger prizes. Schoolhouse. ing the Shellabration. Community House and travel by bike, • JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife • She Sells Sea Shells will be running • William E. Wilson Fine Jewelry in carpool or trolley. Refuge will offer ranger-led beach walks two promotions during Shellabration The Village Shops joins the Shellabration • Opening Gala – Sunday, February at the refuge’s Perry Tract at Gulfside week: 25 percent off craft supplies that with hand-crafted jewelry. All signature 19 at The Sanctuary Golf Club. Tickets City Park; shell-related Reading at the include wood and paper mache boxes 14-karat gold shell design jewelry – brace- are $125. Refuge session with shell crafts on Friday and frames, along with many other paper lets, pendants, earrings – will be offered • Shell Couture Fashion Show, and Saturday, March 2 and 3 at 11 a.m.; and wood items, glue, glaze, glitter, glass at special sale prices. A 25 percent dis- Contest and Luncheon at The Sanctuary rree touch tank demonstation at Tarpon jars and mirror backs; a Sailor’s Valentine count will be given during the entire week Golf Club Monday, February 27 at 11 Bay Recreation Area; Blair Witherington, Sale, with the regular price of $275 of the 75th Shell Fair & Show. a.m. featuring one-of-a-kind shell adorned author of Florida’s Living Beaches, will reduced to $75. Sale applies to 10-inch • The Sanibel Public Library will have garments. Tickets are $35. give a lecture on Friday, March 2. traditional antique flower design with a Shell Book Reading Displays, offering • 75th Annual Shell Fair & Show – • The Great White Grill has cre- multi-colored shell. Limited quantities. more than 350 shell-related books. Many Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, ated its own microbrew, a lager called • Shiny Objects will offer a free shell popular titles and rare books from the March 3 at The Community House. Shellabration Beer, available only dur- tote bag with purchases over $50. Select reference collection will be on display on • Rusty Brown presents In Celebration ing Shellabration week. There will be jewelry items will include the customer’s the main level of the library throughout of Anne Morrow Lindbergh – Sunday, Shellabration beer specials all week long. choice of shell jewelry or trinket box. February and March. March 4. Performance will be followed • JB Designs will offer cards designed Restrictions apply, see store for details. A fossil shell display, featuring more by a traditional ice cream social at The by local photographer/artist Boyd • Eileen Fisher will offer a free gift than 120 different species, ages thou- Community House. Tickets are $20 for Johnson of Sanibel, dubbed “Shells.” with the purchase of a shell tank top. sands to as much as five million years old, members and $22 for guests. Customers will get a free sand dollar • Tower Gallery Artist Cooperative is located on the ground floor. Some of For more information on how you with purchases of $20 or more during will display Sea Gems – Shell the shells are extinct while some may be can Shellabrate, contact Billy Kirkland at Shellabration week. Interpretations, a special exhibit open- found at the beach today. The fossils are 472-5848 or Teresa at The Community • RS Walsh Landscaping will be offering February 26 and continuing through from the Burnt Store area in North Fort House, 472-2155 or via e-mail at teresa@ ing a selection of ceramic and terra cotta March 31. Twenty-two gallery artists will Myers. sanibelcommunityhouse.net. 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He noted that there is no real plan to return debt to its historic levels. He went on to discuss the key driver of debt, federal spending, and pointed out that federal spending has grown from a historical average of 20 percent of GDP to over 24 percent of GDP and the trend is for that number to increase to 34 percent of GDP over submitted by Eric Pfeifer the next few decades. He also noted that federal spending has increased an you smell what is cooking by 30 percent in the past three years on the Rock? Meatballs! That’s Judie Zimomra accepted a check on Milissa Sprecher accepted a check in sup- with federal outlays growing from $2.9 Cright... and lots of them. Most of behalf of the City of Sanibel port of the Seahorse Festival to $3.8 trillion since 2008. Chauncey the Kiwanians will not get the previous made the point that debt combined with reference, but those of you who stay up of Sanibel School Scholarship Fund. on his presentation. Due to the Sanibel temporary federal taxing, spending and past 9 p.m. watching TV may recognize As a way of saying thanks to our city Kiwanis By-Laws (which were appar- regulatory policies is placing a chilling the humor. Anyway, start your training employees, Kiwanis is proud to help ently last seen stored under the leftover effect on our economy. for the 92nd Annual Kiwanis Spaghetti support their families and their educa- tomato sauce in the Spaghetti Dinner Goss echoed Talmadge’s point from Dinner at The Community House on tion. Judie said she feels especially close trailer somewhere near Periwinkle Park), the previous week that the uncertainty February 25. More details to follow. to the Kiwanians because we were the I can neither confirm nor deny that that exists in the economy today is Kiwanis has been busy giving away venue for her very first presentation on Chauncey is running for an elected posi- keeping businesses from investing. He cash money to those organizations the island in 2001. Fortunately, Barry tion in November. With that in mind, does not think the climate in D.C. will who are both (a) in need during these Roth was not a member at that time I would like to report on his excellent change until after the 2012 election. tough economic times and (b) actually asking the same redundant questions, presentation. Chauncey Goss spoke Roth asked Goss if he thought the cli- approach the club and ask for money. and Judie has come back every year about the federal budget and the macro mate in D.C. will change before the Therefore, we were proud to present a to discuss various city subjects. We are economy. Along-time island resident, 2012, and 99 men made a mad dash check to Milissa Sprecher representing grateful for everything she does for our he has spent the last decade working for the door. 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Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League www.SanibelAir.com Unusual Pool Happenings t was a night of unusual happenings in the 14th week of play for the Sanibel (239) 395 - COOL 8-Ball Pool League. Only four players racked up perfect 4-0 scores in their 1213 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 Imatches: two from League-leading Bathroom Magic, John Gonzalez and Dennis Office: (239)472-3033 ● Fax: (239) 472-3439 Bender, and two from the Odd Balls, Kip Buntrock and Kelly Greten. continued on page 16B 16B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Despite The Recent Exodus Of Teams To Arizona, Spring Training Baseball Remains Vital To Florida’s Economy by Ed Frank ith the start of spring training just days away, the question arises just what does “the rites of spring” mean Wlocally and to the State of Florida in the way of economics? Obviously, it means a great deal to this area as, despite a difficult economic environment, the county is spending $78 million on construction of Jet Blue Stadium, the new spring training home of the Boston Red Sox. And investors in Naples were ready to invest millions to lure the Chicago Cubs from Arizona to Southwest Florida. In an announcement last week by Governor Rick Scott, he pointed to a 2009 survey of spring training baseball that showed a $753 million annual impact to the Sunshine State. In 10 of the last 12 seasons, spring training has brought 1.5 million fans to the 14 Florida communities where teams train, he said. The same study estimated that each team generated approximately $47 million or nearly $100 million in Lee County where two teams are headquartered. Spring training has been a tradition in Florida for more than 100 years, with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Detroit Tigers holding the longest tenures. The Tigers have trained in Lakeland for 76 years and the Phillies in Clearwater for 65 years. Locally, the Minnesota Twins will begin their 22nd year at the Lee County Sports Complex in Fort Myers and the Red Sox their 20th year, having played at the City of Palms Park 19 years before moving to their new home this spring. Annie and Henry Nachtsheim deliver a donation to the Sanibel Bicycle Collection Drive But to many the economics are not as bright as often touted. In the last decade, for purchase of repair parts, surrounded by some of the bikes collected to date five teams – Cleveland, Kansas City, Texas, Cincinnati and the Los Angeles Dodgers – have defected from Florida for Arizona. The 30 Major League teams are now equally divided between the two states. Bike Drive Receives Donation For And for the first time last year, spring training attendance in Arizona (1,613,853) topped Florida. Parts From Soon Come, LCD Trucking Another advantage enjoyed in the west is the fact that all 15 teams are based in the Phoenix metropolitan area, all within an hour’s reach. This eases travel for he Sanibel Bike Collection Drive received a welcome kickoff this week with teams and fans alike. Here in Florida, the 15 teams are scattered coast-to-coast and a generous cash donation from Henry Nachtsheim, operator of Soon Come, do not all play each other. TInc. and new owner of LCD Trucking. The donated funds will be used to help The argument over baseball’s economic impact reverberates every time a new volunteers purchase repair parts and also children’s bike helmets. stadium is built – and 28 major league baseball stadiums have been built in the last Henry’s wife, Annie Nachtsheim, operator of Soon Come Contract Hauling, has 30 years. Only Boston’s historic Fenway Park and the Chicago Cub’s Wrigley Field been involved with the Bikes For Immokalee program since its inception. The program remain as original parks. was started five years ago by Annie and Sanibel resident Terry Igo, with help from Billy Let the arguments go on. But it’s a certainty that spring training baseball will Kirkland of Billy’s Bikes. remain an important economic impact in Southwest Florida for many future years. That first year, they collected 60 bikes which were placed in a dumpster for trans- Everblades Begin Six-Game Homestand port to Immokalee. The effort has grown each year, collecting more than 500 bikes to With only five points separating the first and last place teams in the ECHL South date from the residents of Sanibel and Captiva. Bikes are cleaned and put into work- Division, the Florida Everblades began a six-game homestand this week, starting ing order, then distributed to the children and families of migrant farm workers in the with three games against the Greenville Road Warriors. Immokalee area, 50 miles east of Sanibel. The finale of the series with Greenville begins at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, at Anyone wishing to donate an unneeded bicycle to the effort or to make a cash Germain Arena. donation can call Annie Nachtsheim at 395-8700 to arrange a pickup. Those who As the week began, Florida, with a 21-17-3 season record, stood last in the divi- are able bring their bikes in can drop them at Billy’s Bike Shop, on the south side of sion, but only five points behind first-place South Carolina. They dropped from sec- Periwinkle Way across from Billy’s Rentals. ond to the bottom in the tight division standings last week after losing three straight on the road, two against South Carolina and one against Gwinnett. The homestand continues next week when the Reading Royals provide the SPORTS QUIZ opposition, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights at Germian Arena. Tickets are 1. Who holds the Giants’ record for most career RBIs? available for all three games. 2. The Houston Astros had four different managers during the 1980s. Name two of them. 3. When was the last time before 2010 that Army’s football team played in a bowl From page 15B Chalk & Awe’s Don Lee decided he game? would experiment by shooting his four 4. In the 2009-10 season, the New Jersey Nets became the fi fth team in NBA his- 8-Ball Pool games without the assistance of silver tory to lose at least 70 games in a season. Name two of the other four. The Sandycappers pounded Sanibel bullets. After his four games, his shoot- 5. Chris Osgood is one of six NHL goaltenders to have won 400-plus games and Café 11-5 and moved into a sixth ing average had dropped from 100 per- three Stanley Cups during their careers. Name three of the other fi ve. place tie with Fresh Legion Crew. John cent to 50 percent. 6. How many times has Jamaican runner Usain Bolt won Athlete of the Year from Riegert, John Bates and Desmond Fish the International Association of Athletics Federation? produced 3-1 matches for the victors 7. In 2011, the LPGA’s Yani Tseng, at 22, became the youngest golfer to win fi ve and Pete Mindel helped his Sanibel Café career major titles. Who had been the youngest? avoid and even larger disaster by winning his last two games of the night. Send your Ken Rasi from the Ball Busters ANSWERS attempted his first safety shot of the sea- editorial copy to:

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Roy, Terry Sawchuk, Jacques Plante and Grant Fuhr. 6. Three times, including 2011. 7. Tiger Woods, at age 24. age at Woods, Tiger 7. 2011. including times, Three 6. Fuhr. Grant and Plante Jacques Sawchuk, Terry Roy, heard to state emphatically, “I’ll never 93), Denver (11-71 in 1997-98) and the Los Angeles Clippers (12-70 in 1986-87). 5. Martin Brodeur, Patrick Patrick Brodeur, Martin 5. 1986-87). in (12-70 Clippers Angeles Los the and 1997-98) in (11-71 Denver 93), [email protected]

Howe (1989). 3. It was 1996 (Independence Bowl). 4. Philadelphia (9-73 in 1972-73), Dallas (11-71 in 1992- in (11-71 Dallas 1972-73), in (9-73 Philadelphia 4. Bowl). (Independence 1996 was It 3. (1989). Howe shoot one of those blankety-blank things 1. Mel Ott, with 1,860 RBIs. 2. Bill Virdon (1980-82), Bob Lillis (1982-85), Hal Lanier (1986-88) and Art Art and (1986-88) Lanier Hal (1982-85), Lillis Bob (1980-82), Virdon Bill 2. RBIs. 1,860 with Ott, Mel 1. again – ever!” ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 17B Community Fair & Retail Expo he Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2012 Annual Community Fair & Retail TExpo, which will be held on Sunday, February 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel. This event will allow islanders and visitors to become familiar with island businesses. There will be a giant slide and other outdoor activities, face painting, Sanibel fire truck photo opportunities, live music and free food and drinks provided by Bailey’s General Store and The Coffee Bar @ Bailey’s. Parking will be available at the Herb Strauss Theatre lot across the street. If you are interested in being a part of this community event or taking a booth, contact Bridgit Stone-Budd, director of marketing at the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber, at 472-8255 or e-mail [email protected]. Ric Base, president of the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce, Children enjoying last year’s fair and Allen Myers, former chairman of the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber

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It’s not looking to alert you to a receive $25,000 scholarships, access to to highlight girls’ scientific achievements [email protected] wonderful online the Scientific American archives, and a but Google has added a new prize this opportunity for your LEGO trophy. year – a “Science in Action” award spon- children ages 13 to Maggie Johnson, Google director of sored by Scientific American, that will 18 that might be education and a Google Science Fair go to a project that addresses “a social, interested in partici- judge, addressed the company’s motiva- environmental or health issue to make a pating in a Science tion behind the fair by pointing out that practical difference in the lives of a group Fair. As some of you may have expe- “scientific experimentation is a crucial or community,” with the thinking that a rienced, Science Fairs are being elimi- part of Google’s corporate DNA.” practical, community-oriented focus may nated more frequently as schools have Google wants to help encourage this attract girls to STEM projects. re-allocated instructional time to increased same sort of curiosity in the next genera- If you are interested in this opportu- academic instruction directed to the vari- tion. She says that scientific exploration nity, I encourage you and your student to ous tests that students are now required and experimentation remain important to look at www.google.com/events/science- to take. So here is a great opportunity the company’s existence to this day as it fair to get more information on how to to participate in this well-established, was when the company was founded in participate. educational activity outside of a student’s 1996, by two young computer science Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at school. students. Edison State College where she teaches Last week, Google announced its One hypothesis suggested by the psychology and education courses. 2012 Global Science Fair, a follow-up to Google online Science Fair is that there’s She is also Nationally Certified School last year’s inaugural event. The Science an element about the accessibility of the Psychologist and consultant for School Fair is open to any student (age 13 to Web that makes it easier for students to Consultation Services, a private educa- 18) from anywhere who has access present their work. They believe that to tional consulting company. Questions to the Internet and to a web browser. present in an online forum may actually for publication may be addressed to Sanibel Island Submissions will be accepted through encourage those who might otherwise [email protected]. Not all questions April 1. find the process intimidating to partici- submitted can be addressed through Similar to last year’s fair, Google has pate in science fairs. Many students are this publication. put together a celebrated judging panel intimidated with the idea of standing next that includes Google Internet Evangelist to their project all day in the school audi- Vint Cerf and particle physicist and torium. Submitting it online may reduce From page 9B Nobel Prize winner. The prizes for the that intimidation factor. There is also the Lincoln Book Signing M.S.T. many years at Moharimet Elementary School in Madbury, New Hampshire. 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From page 14B some way, and if everyone of us does a Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 small part to impact change, change will or email [email protected] Soup Kitchen happen.” our community but also develop new “Two dollars can feed a family for a and innovative ways to fight hunger and day,” Galloway concluded. “We are all homelessness,” said Tracey Galloway, feeling the effects of this economy, but not doing anything for our local neigh- CEO of CCMI. Helping Build A Bridge To Financial Freedom According to Galloway, those things bors in need is not an option for me, and included opening Southwest Florida’s I can guarantee anyone who donates to second customer centered Choice this event is truly making a difference.” Marketplace, establishing Baby U classes Tax-deductible sponsorship opportuni- for expectant families, serving more ties are available from $2,000 and tick- schools last summer with CCMI’s Mobile ets are $150 each. 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The equal to or less than my available remain- am writing this So what’s going to happen on January “transfer tax” is actually one of several ing exemption, then my estate will not from the 2012 1, 2013 when the Bush tax cuts expire? transfer taxes that are all linked together pay any estate tax. I University of No one knows! The experts gave up – including the estate, gift and generation But if the value of all of my gifts that I Miami Heckerling predicting what the Congress and the skipping transfer tax. made during my lifetime plus the value of Estate Planning President are going to do. While income is taxed on the amount the assets in my estate at the time of my Conference, But something occurred to me while of income that is received, the transfer death exceeds the transfer tax exemption, attended by more sitting through a topic on IRAs. When taxes are taxed on the value of the assets then my estate will pay estate tax before than 4,000 tax you are planning for IRAs in an estate, at the time of the transfer. A gift tax, for making any distribution to any beneficia- and trust specialists you are actually trying to plan around two example, is a transfer tax that is imposed ries. I do get deductions from my estate from throughout taxes – the income tax – which everyone on the transferor (the person making the before calculating the net subject to estate the country. This week-long, high level is familiar with – and the estate tax – gift) and is calculated on the value of the tax. The two most popular deductions continuing education conference provides which many do not. transfer. are the marital deduction for assets that information on what’s new in the tax and I therefore thought that it might be As an example, assume that I own a transfer to my spouse and the charitable estate world, and what we can expect in a good idea to devote a column to the painting valued at $50,000 and I give it deduction for assets that I bequeath to the near future. difference between the estate tax system to my daughter. I have made a transfer of charities. The experience of listening to one tax and the income tax system. $50,000 of value to her – and this sub- When I have an IRA my estate suf- topic after another for hour on hour on We all know that when we earn ject to the gift tax. But I have two exemp- fers from a double whammy. When the end is a bit like trying to drink water from income in most cases we pay income tions. I have an annual exclusion equal money is withdrawn from the IRA, my a fire hose. tax on that income. Earned income from to $13,000 that I can give to any ben- beneficiaries will pay income tax. Yet my our jobs, interest and dividend income eficiary. Assuming that I have not made estate is taxed on the value of the IRA at from our investments and earnings from any other transfers to my daughter during the time of my death. There is a mitigat- our businesses are all considered, for the the calendar year, then I can reduce the ing deduction for the income tax that most part, ordinary income and are taxed gift of $50,000 by the $13,000 annual is inherent inside of the plan – but the as such. Gains on the sale of our invest- exclusion. 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he Sanibel Public Library is pleased to welcome author Paul TTheroux, who will appear as part of the Author Series 2011-12 on Monday, January 30. Theroux is the author of more than Share your community a dozen non-fiction works and is known for his travel novels. The Great Railway news with us. Bazaar: By Train Through Asia, written Call 395-1213 in 1975, was Theroux’s first travel novel to distinguish him as a writer. Among his Fax: 395-2299 award winning titles are Picture Palace, or email which won the Whitbread Award, and The Mosquito Coast winner of the [email protected] James Tait Black Award. The latter title and Half Moon Street were made into films. He is the author of over 40 novels and short stories. In addition, Theroux is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the 28B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 deaRPharmacist taminated with fungus. Paleo diet lovers because that’s the amount per serving. This information is not intended never eat grains. Regardless of your pref- Hmm, fooled you again! to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- Food Labels Can erence, my point is that excess calories To take advantage of caloric restriction tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The come from processed and heavily refined benefits, stay away from refined foods 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered Deceive You foods so those are the ones to avoid. and shop along the perimeter of the gro- pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. Manufacturers play tricks with food dearpharmacist.com. by Suzy Cohen, RPh cery store. Never venture into the interior labels to conceal calories. They know aisles unless you want honey, maple ear you’re not going to closely study food syrup, coffee/tea or nuts. Pharmacist: labels, especially because the print is so DID YOU KNOW? D I’m deter- small to begin with. A quick scan of the Eating gold kiwifruit increases vitamin Read us online at mined to stick with calorie count could leave you consuming C, and reduces severity of the common my new year’s resolu- hundreds of extra calories without real- cold. IslandSunNews.com tion to lose weight by izing it. My next examples are just the tip cutting calories. Any of a gigantic “fooled you” iceberg. tips to help me? Look at soda. Admittedly, I don’t rec- FP, Tulsa, ommend drinking it if you are on a diet Oklahoma (even “diet” soda), but the label is a great LMHS Board Of Directors Elects 2012 Medical studies have shown that example to enlighten you. Pick up a 16.9 caloric restriction is an effective way to ounce-bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale. Officers, Adds New Board Member lose weight. Caloric restriction increases It looks like one serving. (Gone are the ee Memorial Health System announced the 2012 officers of its board of direc- the activity of PGC-1 alpha, a lovely gene days of the tiny soda bottles I remember tors elected in this year’s annual organizational business meeting. in your body that improves fat burning when I was a kid.) Flip it over, and the L Richard Akin, District 2, will continue as board chairman. Akin has over 35 ability, energy and thyroid function. One calorie number on the label says 90. Not years of health care management experience and has served for the past 26 years as supplement that activates this gene is bad, right? Look again. It’s 90 calories the president and CEO of Collier Health Services, Inc., a not-for-profit primary health resveratrol and there are others which I PER serving and there are “About two.” care provider in Collier County. discuss in my Diabetes Without Drugs What’s with the “about?” In actuality, Steve Brown, M.D., District 1, will serve as the vice chairman. Dr. Brown has over book. it’s more like 210 calories in that bottle. 50 years of experience in medicine. He also serves as quality and education board I prefer when people “edit” what they Fooled you! I must applaud Coca Cola chairman. Dr. Brown served as chief of staff and chief of radiology while sitting on eat, rather than “diet” and by that I mean because at least they print “200 calories” the board of trustees at Anne Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. edit the oils you cook with, the spices in large letters on the front of the bottle Brown is a former Sanibel City Council member, mayor of Sanibel, and board member you sprinkle, the snacks you munch on offering clarity. of the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company. He previously sat as a board member of the and so forth. But caloric restriction is How about a chicken pot pie? Flip a Lee Memorial Health System Foundation and currently serves as the liaison for the equally important. Make sure they come 16.5 ounce Marie Callender’s frozen pot Children’s Hospital. primarily from fresh fruits and vegetables, pie over, and you’ll see 570 calories on Marilyn Stout, District 1, remains as this year’s treasurer. Stout is a former Lee grass-fed, hormone-free meats, and the label. When the cute little bubbling County Republican state committeewoman, former Cape Coral City Council member, whole grains if you can handle the grains. pie comes out of the oven, you’ll dig and has served as Chamber of Commerce director, chair of membership develop- Grains are a big topic because many right in. But wait! You’ll have to cut that ment and government affairs. She has served as chairman of the Cape Coral Charter grains have gluten, or they’ve been con- pie in half if you only want 570 calories, School governing board, liaison to the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Tourist Development Council, and as chair of the Lee County Transportation Disadvantaged Commission. Stout served as LMHS board treasurer last year. Nancy McGovern, RN, MSN, District 2, will once again serve as board secretary in 2012. McGovern has been a registered nurse for over 30 years and has worked in a hospital and home health agency as a clinical researcher and has been involved in many area charity fundraisers including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Also at the annual organizational meeting, Mitchell L. Cordova, Ph.D. was appointed as community member to the board of directors for quality and education. Dr. Cordova is the dean and professor of the College of Health Professions at Florida Gulf Coast University. Jim Nathan, LMHS president, noted that LMHS is the largest community-owned health system in Southwest Florida and is the sixth largest public health system in the United States. “The responsibility these board officers bear is testament to their commitment to the well-being of our community,” said Nathan. “Each director is dedicated to the provision of safe and efficient delivery of care to the people of Southwest Florida and keeps the patient as the center of our efforts to improve quality and operations. We I Have Answers to cherish and appreciate the involvement of each one.” The citizens of Lee County own and operate LMHS through a publicly elected board of directors. the board holds regularly scheduled monthly meetings to hear goals, Your Estate Planning objectives and recommendations from the system’s administrative and medical staffs. Questions. The public is encouraged to attend. Will Power Columnist: Craig R. Hersch, BCS Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA

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www.hayeslab.com ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 31B Dr. Dave frantic and unsure of what evil was caus- ruin the tendons that are responsible for Like the column? You’ll LOVE ing this terminal illness. I was in April fool moving the wrist/hand/fingers up and the book The Doctor Is In(sane), avail- Terminal Illnesses heaven. down. When the discomfort is felt up in able at Sanibel Island Books & Gifts. In addition to a malfunctioning com- by Dr. Dave the elbow or upper forearm, it is time Contact Dr. Dave or read more at www. puter driving its victims to extremes of Hepburn to be seen by a doctor before the strain, wisequacks.org. mental anguish, there are other terminal sprain or pain becomes debilitating. CTD y office illnesses generated by the keyboard, the (Can’t Type Dammit) can become so staff, hav- monitor, the mouse or even by a laptop. severe over time that even holding a glass Ming never 1. Eye troubles. A recent study has becomes a chore. This condition is one served in govern- related heavy computer use with visual of the fastest growing injuries seen in the ment, seldom field abnormalities, refractive errors and workplace. Even with proper ergonomics misses work due to glaucoma. Visual field defects means hav- of the keyboard, monitor, mouse, chair illness. But every ing blind spots in the normal visual field. and desk, too much time spent on a key- April 1st, the most Think NBA refs. A refractive error is an board may mean too much time spent in wonderful time of inability to see clearly without corrective physiotherapy. the year in the hap lenses while glaucoma refers to a nasty 4. Way back when I went to college happiest place on earth, they seem to pressure buildup in the eyeball itself. the most common illnesses were small- collectively get ill: “Sorry, but I have 2. Infertility in men. The reason that pox, bubonic plague and consumption. pints of purulent pus pouring out of my the male testicles are not normally tucked Now depression and non-activity exhaus- pancreas. I have to go see a real doc- up say into the Adam’s apple (polar bear tion, which go hand-in-hand with heavy Indispensable tor.” or “Can’t come in today, my dog’s swims excluded) is that sperm production computer use, are the most prevalent fleas are expecting anytime now.” requires a temperature lower than that of illnesses on most college campuses. Initially I suspected they were simply at the body’s core. From the “Excuse-me- Students are still working on consump- Advice from Dr. Dave home celebrating this joyous of all days, but-you’re-going-to-stick-that-temperature- tion. but then it dawned on me that perhaps gauge-where?” file comes a study that 5. Muscle contraction headaches, sliding off toilet seats, igniting electronic indicates that 60 minutes of a laptop sit- so-called tension headaches, result from whoopee cushions and other sophis- ting on the lap top raises scrotal tempera- the neck and back stiffening up while ticated pranks customary to my office ture almost three degrees. Even if the lap- perched at a computer all day. In addi- were finally getting to them. So last year, top was not turned on (perhaps I should tion, migraines and even seizures can be I snuck in early, went to their computer rephrase that), there was a two degree triggered by the flickering of a computer terminals, popped a few tabs off their rise. “Don’t worry about the birth control screen. “Monitor eye” is a type of eye- keyboards and exchanged them with pill dear, I’ve taken my laptop today.” strain that causes fuzzy vision and head- each other. The M and the N changed 3. Tennis elbow belongs to a group aches. But the vurst type of headacke is positions, the P and the L and even the of injuries known as cumulative trauma caused by tryink to fiqure out who monc- ! and the $. Little did I realize the havoc disorders (CTD). Also called repetitive eyed arount with your conpuder on Aqril that this would wreak; Elana couldn’t strain injury, CTD result from repetitive $st. I wist you the pest of thus joyouz access her password, Michelle was billing exertion of a tendon, muscle, joint or zeazon;. $17,000 for Bill Bloggins’ pregnancy even bone. Excessive typewriting can test and a flustered Betty was unable to move the Jack of Hearts. They became Get your copy of Dr. Dave’s Book Share your community news with us. at Sanibel Island Books and Gifts, Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 1571 Periwinkle Way EDWARD P. LAMOTTA, MD 472-5223 Board Certiﬁ ed Family Physician or email [email protected]

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Hours Mon - Fri 8-5 TM/MC Closed for lunch 12-1 JD Powers Award 32B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 From page 8B seemed to be in the teens as I stepped onto the concrete runway. After two days of mustering out activities at the old Lido Beach Hotel in Long Beach, I was enroute to Greatest Generation Mineola.– Charles Kelleher LST 746 RM 2/C. island chain touching at most of the major ports including, Cebu City and Zamboanga, Charles Kelleher, 87, a retired banker, has lived on Sanibel with his wife Phyllis the capital of Mindinao, the southernmost and largest of the islands. since 1988. He hopes others of what Tom Brokaw calls “the greatest generation” We didn’t stay long enough to determine if it was true that “the monkeys have no will also relate their stories of combat. tails in Zamboanga.” The alternative to this kind of activity would probably have been participation in the amphibious landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. I think we got the better deal. We were anchored in Manila Bay when news came of the war’s end. There was a stupendous fireworks display when thousands of multi-colored flares were sent sky- ward. Several weeks later we sailed into Tokyo Bay very cautiously as floating mines (tethered and free) were everywhere. After one or two liberty days in Yokohama we sailed back to Manila encountering a fierce typhoon en route. An LST was not designed to endure heavy seas being flat-bottomed and snub nosed. The greatest stress point always appeared to be somewhere amidships. I remember sitting topside the Share your community news with us. evening of the storm and watching the steam fitters on the adjacent ship in the convoy trying to weld some steel plates together. Apparently they were successful. After Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 a little R.&R. in Manila we sailed for San Francisco by way of the Hawaiian Islands. or email [email protected] At a speed of nine knots it took us about thirty five days. We crossed the international date line early on December 25th so we actually celebrated two Christmases. While anchored in San Francisco Bay we all sat around counting up our eligibility points and I soon realized I had enough points to fly home. Many stayed aboard for the trip through the Panama Canal and up the East coast. I landed at La Guardia Field at 8 A.M. on February 11th, 1946. The temperature

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VISIT ☼ RR 1/27 CC 2/17 ☼NR 1/27 CC 2/17 3/3/2...make an offer! www.FreeSanibelList.com REAL ESTATE Pfeifer Realty Group ANNUAL RENTAL SANIBEL EAST END Sanibel Island, FL Seminar 239-472-0004 Thinking of buying on PROPERTIES AVAILABLE ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN For a complete list visit our Website Sanibel or Captiva? www.remax-oftheislands.com CAUTION Call Dustyn Corace, RE/MAX of the Islands Learn about the market, 239-472-2311 SANIBEL neighborhoods, condos, RS 10/9 B TFN Elegant, Sanibel East End OPEN HOUSES regulations, zoning, costs, Canal Front Home with Boat MARINER POINTE TOWNHOUSE Dock. Like New! POSTED DAILY rentals, contingencies, Unfurnished-ground level; 2 BR 2-1/2 BA; GARAGE • ASKING $1,795,000 2 encl porches; Bay/Canal views; fi shing pier; inspections, disclosures, Lease includes Cable TV, water, pest control, MOVING • YARD MATLACHA WATERFRONT contracts, clauses, etc. refuse collection. Boat dock lease available. No pets. 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Great Million $ Views Await You! business opportunity. ☼NR 1/6 BM 1/27 Cottages Condos Homes $1,399,000 • • • • Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths TO PLACE AN AD Isabella Rasi 239-472-7277 LONG CANAL VIEWS 1-888-451-7277 LOG ON: (239) 246-4716 2BD/1BA Tennis Place Condo. S 10/9 B TFN Email Just steps to the Bay and seconds to the [email protected] Gulf. Dockage, Tennis, Pool and more. IslandSunNews.com Small and quiet complex with low fees. WALK TO BEACH Owners asking $245,000. Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath Phone 239-395-2919 for appt. 1/2 of duplex Open house every Tuesday 10-noon. East End of Sanibel & click on ☼RS 1/20 CC 2/10 Great Monthly rates! ☼RS 12/30 NC 1/20 Call Bob 410-913-2234 ☼RR 9/16 CC TFN — Place Classified — 38B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 Pets Of The Week

y name is Pearl and I am a four- Myear-old, black and white female border collie NEWSPAPER mix. Sanibel & Captiva Islands My name is Pearl because I really am a jewel! CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 Everyone says I’m a pretty girl but most importantly Emergency...... 911 I’m a loving dog eager to Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 finally find a forever home. Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 Adoption fee: $29.99 On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 Fire Department during Animal Services’ Sanibel ...... 472-5525 Blue Light Special adoption Captiva ...... 472-9494 promotion. Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 My name is Sabrina and Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 I am a domestic short hair Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 female cat. I am one year Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 old and my color is gray City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 tiger. Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 I’m a cutie as you can Building Department ...... 472-4555 see but beauty is only skin Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 deep. Fortunately, I have Planning Department ...... 472-4136 personality plus. I love to Library Sanibel ...... 472-2483 cuddle and all my favorite Captiva ...... 472-2133 toys have feathers. Post Office Adoption fee: $19.99 Sanibel ...... 472-1573 during Animal Services’ Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 Blue Light Special adoption Captiva ...... 472-1674 promotion. Cats are two Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 for one so take home a Senior Center ...... 472-5743 second cat free. ARTS For information about Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 this week’s pets, call Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 or log on to Animal Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 Services’ website at www. Pearl ID #: 526405 Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 LeeLostPets.com. When photos by squaredogphoto.com Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 calling, refer to the ani- Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 mal’s ID number. The The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 website updates every Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 hour so you will be able Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 to see if these or any S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 other pets are still avail- CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS able. ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-2929 The shelter is open for American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 adoptions from 11:30 Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org through Saturday. The Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 shelter is located at 5600 CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 next to the Lee County Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-7257 Sheriff’s Office, off Six Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Mile Cypress Parkway. Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 All adoptions include Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 spay/neuter surgery, League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 age-appropriate vaccina- Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 tions, rabies vaccination Newcomers ...... 472-9332 and county license if Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 three months or older, Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 flea treatment, worming, PAWS ...... 472-4823 heartworm test for dogs Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 six months and over, Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 feline AIDS and leuke- Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 mia test for cats, train- Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 ing DVD, 10-day health Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 guarantee, and a bag of www.sanibelsoccer.org Science Diet pet food. The Military Officers Assc. of America The adoption package (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 is valued at $500. United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 Sabrina ID #: 525395 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 39B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 35B 40B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 27, 2012 We make it easy.

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GREAT ISLAND BEACH CONDO! PRIVATE COURTYARD ESTATE UNIQUE AND CHARMING PRIVATE CANAL HOME-DEL SEGA • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • BANK OWNED 4BD/4.5BA • 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Furnished • 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths • Gorgeously Remodeled and Decorated • Private In-Law Suite • Small, Low Density Townhome Complex • Great Boating Access & Canal Views • Beach Views From Living Room & Porch • State of the Art Kitchen • Onsite Rentals & Management • Meticulous, Fresh & Updated • Virtual Tour: www.compasspointcondo.info • Secluded Pool and Spa • Pool/Spa and Private Beach • Manatee Shaped Pool with Privacy • $579,000 MLS 2111084 • $2,275,000 MLS 2110207 • $419,000 MLS 2111277 • $1,150,000 MLS 2110721 • Bob & Viv Radigan, 239.691.6240 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 • McMurray & Nette, 239.850.7888 • Jane Reader Weaver, 239.472.1302 CAPTIVA SANIBEL SANIBEL SANIBEL

CAPTIVA “BUTTERFLY HOUSE” BLIND PASS CONDO MEDITERRANEAN MEETS SANIBEL DESIRABLE POINTE SANTO • 4BD/4BA Olde Florida Style Estate • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Gulf to Bay Location-Tween Waters Stretch • Updated Kitchen & Baths • Spectacular Panoramic Water & Golf Course Views • Lagoon & Gulf Views • Terriﬁ c Deep Water Dockage • 1,222 S.F. of Living • Gourmet Kitchen with Wonderful Upgrades • Fully Furnished • Charming, 1 Bedroom Guest House • Great Vacation Rental • Salt Water Pool and Spa • Great Rental & Investment Property • $1,299,000 MLS 2101024 • $450,000 MLS 2101271 • $2,245,000 MLS 2110749 • $599,900 MLS 2110090 • McMurray & Nette, 239.281.4435 • Sally Davies, 239.691.3319 • McMurray & Nette, 239.281.4435 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 SANIBEL CAPTIVA CAPTIVA SANIBEL

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SANIBEL’S FINEST SUBDIVISION ROOSEVELT CHANNEL ESTATE MARINA VILLA 602 GUMBO LIMBO COTTAGE • 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths • 5 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths • Westerly Views Acroos the Yacht Harbor • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Beautifully Updated Private Estate • Turn-Key Designer Furnished • 2BD 1st Floor Waterfront at South Seas • Located on Quiet Cul-de-Sac • Unparalleled Gulf Views • Boat Dock & Lift & Beach Access • Steps to Beach & Amenities • Situated on Nearly 1.5 Acre Lot • Wraparound Lanais & Gorgeous Pool • Tropical Setting on 2 Acres • Pool and Community Boat Docks • Exquisitely Updated - Fantastic Pool Area • $3,695,000 MLS 2110707 • $2,300,000 MLS 2701472 • $569,000 MLS 2110640 • $799,000 MLS 2110864 • Jane Reader Weaver, 239.472.1302 • Jim Branyon, 239.565.3233 • Fred Newman or Vicki Panico, 239.826.2704 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 SANIBEL SANIBEL CAPTIVA SANIBEL

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BEACHVIEW COUNTRY CLUB REMODELED CORNER UNIT CAPTIVA HIDE-A-WAY STUNNING, PRIVATE SANCTUARY RESIDENCE • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths • Stunningly Remodeled with Great Views • Intimate 8-Unit Complex • 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms • Spacious and All on One Level • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Corner Haven with Gulf Access • Located on Oversized Lot/Spacious Rooms • Peaceful Views of Golf Course • Beautiful Tropical Lagoon • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Awesome Pool/Spa & Entertaining Areas • Large, Solar Heated Pool • Rental Investment Potential with Weekly Rentals • Views of Pine Island Sound • Private Elevator & Model Furnished • $899,000 MLS 2110322 • $619,000 MLS 2110920 • $649,000 MLS 2900694 • $1,995,000 MLS 2101101 • Cathy Rosario, 239.464.2249 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 • John & Denice Beggs, 239.357.5500 • McMurray & Nette, 239.281.4435

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