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VOL. 16, NO. 1 SANIBEL & CAPTIVA ISLANDS, FLORIDA JULY 11, 2008 JULY SUNRISE/SUNSET: It 6:43 • 8:24 12 6:43 • 8:24 13 6:44 • 8:24 14 6:44 • 8:23 15 6:44 • 8:23 16 6:45 • 8:23 17 6:45 • 8:23 Tarpon Bay Explorers Opens New Facility By Brian Johnson he U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Tand Tarpon Bay Explorers held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 8 at Tarpon Bay Recreation Area to cel- ebrate the opening of their brand new facility. The ceremony included high-ranking federal offi- cial Sam Hamilton of the regional office in Atlanta and his deputy Cindy Dohner as well as "Ding" Darling Refuge Manager Paul Tritaik. Ribbon cutting ceremony: Cindy Dohner, Wendy Erler- The new concession building at Tarpon Bay Recreation Area The new concession, Schnapp, Winston Spurgeon, Paul Tritaik and Sam Hamilton over 4,000-square feet and "It is fantastic," said Wendy Erler-Schnapp, the general manager of Tarpon Bay featuring stunning bayfront Explorers. "We're so excited." views, will give tourists a new, air-conditioned, modern facility when they arrive to The old cottage-style concession will be demolished and all the activities, including kayak, canoe, fish and go on nature tours. Construction began in September of 2007. the popular touch tank, will operate out of the new building, located about 100 yards continued on page 4 Independence Day Parade Draws Big Crowd housands of spectators lined Periwinkle Way for Tlast Friday's Fourth of July Parade. Island residents and visitors were out in force to cheer on the traditional hometown parade which consisted of 66 floats and displays, including most of the local civic and wildlife organi- zations as well as businesses and individuals. Spectators brought pets dressed in patriotic colors. They sat on towels, blankets, lawn chairs and coolers in the 90-degree heat as the parade passed by. Some squirted the Summer rec kids explore the museum float riders with water guns and one group held up signs rating Sanibel Rec Kids Tour the floats for cuteness. Afterwards, the public was Historical Museum And Village invited to have free watermel- on at Bailey's General Store he 3rd, 4th and 5th grade levels of Sanibel's Summer Rec Program visited the and to take part in games Historical Museum and Village on Dunlop Road on Wednesday, July 2. The and other activities at Jerry's Touting was part of archeology-history activities week at the center. Many of Supermarket. Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam ride in the parade the kids had not toured the museum before and were inspired by the artifacts and continued on page 18 cotninued on page 18 CARD OF THANKS
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Hamilton spoke about the value of bringing a "new generation" of kids and families out into nature and the refuge system. He said there are benefits from spending time in natural surroundings that cannot be received from information on a computer. He referred to "Ding" Darling as one of the great treasures of the wildlife system. The gift shop in the new concession will have new items in addition to the standard lineup of sunscreen, T-shirts, wildlife guidebooks, and nature toys. The air-conditioned interior will provide relief from the heat, and the open views of the water from the top floor drew rave reviews from those who attended Ihe ceremony. Tarpon Bay Explorers is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day of the year except Christmas. The entrance is at the convergence of Palm Ridge Road, Tarpon Bay Road and Sanibel-Captiva Road. Call 472-8900 for more information about educational tours and other programs.^ Seminars At Senior Center irst Steps: Digital Photos, Hello ebay! Thursday, July 24, 1 to 3 September 25, 1 to 3 p.m. This p.m. A seminar for the true novice who F"first look" seminar will get you is curious about ebay. A shopping trip to started on a way to get those photos the world-wide mall for those who have out fo the camera and in to an album never been there. Maybe you wanted to or sent to your family and friends. The buy something but backed out because interest level will determine if further, of the unknown. Learn the risksan d more detailed seminars or hands-on rewards, about sellers, shipping, and the workshops will be offered. Cost is $25 possible savings. Cost is $25 for mem- for members, $35 for non-members. bers, $35 for non-members. Email Patty at sanibelpatty@comcast. The Senior Center is at 2401 Library net with photo topics you would like to Way. 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Regarding Duffy's report on land report, possibly by the August 12 com- Currently, there are 78 dwelling units 1 Thresholds For development code amendments, mission meeting, focusing on setting a in the BMRH program administered Commissioner Paul Reynolds asked, threshold based on site and neighbor- by Community Housing Resources. " Larger Homes "Where's the beef?" Reynolds wants to hood and using the city's own formula According to the report, the Sanibel Plan, by Anne Mitchell make the permitting process objective for measuring square footage. Duffy said based on current population predictions, rather than subjective. he hoped to have the commission's final calls for a BMRH goal of three percent of number of island realtors attended To that end, Commissioner Les recommendation before the city council residential households, or a total of 104 Tuesday's planning commission Forney wants to see "numerical standards in September.^ units. Ameeting to hear the latest sugges- - something like anything 10 percent Planning Commissioner Patty tions on how the city can regulate the larger (than the average of homes in a Sprankle praised the report as being "well size of homes - a hot topic that is still neighborhood) must go through the long CHRTO-Build defined and clarified. I think this commit- unresolved. form (public hearing) process. If we don't tee has done a great job." The committee Realtor Robin Humphrey said the do that we are right back where we start- 14 More Below •is chaired by Phillip Marks, a member of proposed property amendment "is fueled ed," he said. "I am looking for a thresh- the planning commission. by owners of non-conforming properties old. I don#'t care if it is 10 or 15 percent. Market Rate Planning Director Bob Duffy said, not wishing to have conforming proper- I want something to stop the proliferation "Sanibel should be very proud that from ties built next to them." The problem, of McMansions. Right now they are being Homes the beginning there has been a commit- as some planning commissioners also approved. They are all over the island." ment to BMR housing. We have a long noted, is that new homes have to be Commissioner Tom Krekel agreed by Anne Mitchell - history here. CHR has been very proac- elevated to meet federal flood regulation, with Forney. He also suggested Sanibel he Sanibel Planning Commission tive and very professional in how they which makes them appear larger in size set its own formula for measuring square on Tuesday unanimously have pursued their l"^J and mass than older homes built on the footage of a home and not use that of approved the annual report of ground. T the Lee County Tax Appraiser, which the city's Below Market Rate Housing Planning Director Bob Duffy presented includes non-airconditioned space. "The Committee. The report details the com- New City Director a draft of preliminary amendments for county is doing it to increase taxation. mittee's five-year plan, which includes discussion, reflecting suggestions made at That is not what we are interested in," increasing the supply of workforce hous- Named a series of earlier meetings. Krekel said. ing on and near the island and evaluat- The issue of rhythm and harmony, Commissioner Patty Sprankle said, ing the need for more elder and special n Tuesday, Sanibel City Manager which has surfaced over the years, came although using a threshold number needs housing. Judie Zimomra announced the appointments of Sylvia Edwards to a head once more last August when sounds simple, the size of the lot should The 2008 action plan includes: O to the position of finance director and David Mimms sought a permit for an also be taken into consideration. * Complete financing and permitting elevated swimming pool at a home in Chairman Mike Valiquette said the Christopher Deal to the position of rec- for 14 mixed housing type units at Court reation director. Chateaux-Sur Mer, an older gulf-front current process still works. "I have been Place, near Fitzhugh Street; neighborhood. The home met the building on this island for nearly 18 Edwards and Deal replace the city's . * Start conversion of four units at retiring Finance Director Renee Lynch Sanibel codes, but the pool did not and years and never once needed a vari- Beach Road to limited equity ownership; the application triggered an outcry from and Recreation Director Helene Phillips, ance because I build within the codes. * Continue planning for a mixed use Mimms' neighbors, who said it was not in However, he conceded that restrictions continued on page 11 harmony with the subdivision. public purpose medical center venture with Below Market Rate Housing; NEWSPAPER Independently Owned And Operated Sanibel & Caplrva Islands Contributing Writers COPYRIGHT 2007 Island Sun Barbara Beardsley Brian Johnson USPS 18: Bulk Rate permit paid for at Sanibel, Florida, 33957 Co-Publishers Kimberley Berisford Audrey Krienen SANIBEL FCAPTIYA Postmaster. 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Statistically, the library is ranked near .V **h*m*»«* •' (239) 395-0666 • 1-800-454-3008 the top in both the state and. nation. Sanibel Island • 1640 Periwinkle Way in Limetree • Across from the Bank of the Islands Mohundro credits much of that accolade to the community, volunteers and board in their enthusiasm and support of library events. She stated, "We are in the people business." She also commended the Library Foundation Board that enabled her to 1626 Periwinkle Way try innovative and creative ways of build- i ing awareness and expanding users. She Heart of the Island Shops complimented Zonta's new president and Margaret Mohundro, library director a member of the library board, Linda with more than double the wireless FAX 472-8517 Robison, saying, " You are lucky to have capacity due to increased usage. Lastly, her and we are, too - she has done a the online catalogue will be updated next 472-0434 great job." year to make it more user-friendly. Some of the new activities the board Zontians were then given the oppor- Gold Crown Store has helped fund are: tunity to ask questions, which created a • A Play- Away audio device in a stand lively discussion around a variety of top- Don't Leave the Islands To Shop... alone carrier that can be loaned out with- ics.^ out needing a CD/DVD player. Find What You're Looking for • A pilot project in genealogy tech- nology that can only be accessed in the library and has been well- received, widely in Just One Stop! used and for some has become "addic- tive". • Known national authors with a Hallmark literary reputation have been invited as Gifts & Cards speakers at an Author Party, such as James Grippando, Joyce Oates, and Susan Vreeland. The events have been I -Hour Photo well attended and will continue through IUANQ 2008-09. Seaway of Sanibel • Cool back-packs for the student sum- Office Supplies mer reading program are popular. • A teen area is being decorated with fun furniture of their choice and has VIP special hours. WE PACK-WE SHIP There have also been a number of special interest and affinity book collec- UPS Authorized Shipper tions: Florida authors and murder myster- • Party Supplies ies (check out the eye-catching dead body display). There are 130 popular identified ECO-FRIENPLY • Photo Frames authors that are always being updated. The Computer Lab has been upgraded CUIDED TOURS • Albums DEPART PAILY • Film • Candles • Experience Sanibel from the quiet comfort of a Segway! • Gift Items Galore -*. Three Crafty Ladies inc BEAD BRACELET . * We offer sales, service, • Plush * MAKE IT AND TAKE IT and guided tours. $1.00 • New machines and TUESDAY & THURSDAY accessories in stock. 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The tals, you will be in extraordinary hands. medical and support professionals: inten- ICU team is extremely dedicated to the u Dr. Marilyn Kole, medical director sivist coordinator, doctors, nurses, phar- prevention of these infections. Infection co of intensive care for the Lee Memorial macists, nutritionists, palliative care, dia- sources can complicate treatment and Health System was our guest speaker a betes educators, physical therapists, case may seriously undermine recovery. week or so ago and impressed Rotarians manager, social worker, clergy, and many Thanks Dr. Kole for making us feel with the level of medical services and care others if the need is there. Every morning a little more comfortable knowing that available for patients who are admitted to at 10 a.m. the ICU team meets with ICU patient care at the Lee Memorial Health ICU at the Lee Memorial hospitals. Dr. patient families. Communication of infor- System continuously strives to improve ro Kole explained that ICU-Intensive Care mation and concetns are exchanged and our hospitals healthcare environment and § Unit/Critical Care Unit is where only the medical protocol is discussed. complete focus is on patient recovery. most seriously ill or injured patients are Beyond medical care there is another LMHS's ICUs participate in the IHI- admitted. This unit handles the treatment extremely important area of concern improving outcomes for high risk and and care for patients with life threatening within the ICU infection prevention. critically ill. illnesses or injuries associated with single Every patient is tested for bacteria organ- The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club or multiple organ failure. With a critical isms when admitted to the hospital. In the meets at 7 a.m., every Friday morning at care team in place and headed by a phy- past, results of these tests could take at Beachview Steakhouse, 1100 Par View sician intensivist (board certified physician least two days; the results now take only Drive. If you would like further informa- subspecialty critical care medicine) the two hours. Prevention of the spread of tion regarding the Sanibel Rotary or patient's multidisciplinary medical needs infectious organisms is good medicine; it Rotary International, call 337-1099.* are the first priority. Team action not only saves lives, and saves financial recourses. includes medical specialties but quality safe care. Safe care involving administrat- Dr. Marilyn Kole ing medications, identifying possible infec- tions and preventing the growth of deadly bacteria. by Shirley Jewell Intensivists are the coordinators of udos to all participants in our medical care team in ICU. They look at local hometown parade, and everything about the patient and control Kparade organizers. Each year this their overall care. Intensivist is probably parade just gets better and better and, an unfamiliar title that most of us haven't of course, you all took notice of our heard of before, that's because there are wonderful Rotary Club float. We were not that many of them. There are fewer Come In and see the new 2009 Jag looking good out there and the whistles than 6,000 active practitioners across our Swimwear collection. While you're- and cheers were greatly appreciated. nation. Presently less than 15 percent of Hopefully everyone stayed healthy ICUs have dedicated intensivists. We can here check out the rest of oui and happy over the holiday weekend and count ourselves lucky, the Lee Memorial designer arsd name brand swimwear You'll find over 5,000 suits to choose from. You'll also find swimwear for Escape to an exotic destination children and men as well as cover- Travel along with the filmmaker ups and accessories. as they narrate... Experience four unique cultures, from Scotland to the Pacific Coast highway.. Fabulous PASSPORT TO THE WORLD SWIMWEAR Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet at the Broadway Palm Series Tickets; Dinner Theater; with narrated films to follow. To O $280 per couple order tickets and receive Early Bird pricing for the Periwinkle Place Ul $140 per person 2009 season, call (239) 543-3246 ext. 0. Make Sanibelistand •* your reservations now; seating is limited! Q '4722*7$ OS m AVAILABLE SHOWS: k's Square Single F9m Tickets: Friday, Jan 23 Scotland to Provence Resort h $80 per couple '•Friday, Feb 6 Return to Sweden FWday, Mar 6 Italy's Fabled Islands $40 per person. 2 py, Mar 13 Pacific Coast-Top to Bottom All prockids v\jji|fe£ JEducationaJ dbncerns for Hunger Organization, ECHO 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service Pierce, moved to Sanibel Island. A visitor Churches/ Childcare available at all services. OBITUARY to Sanibel since 1950 and an ardent shell o o SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL collector, she immediately busied herself CM Temples UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: LOUISE LILLIAN "DANNYE" as a volunteer. She served with Historical 2050 Periwinkle Way across from DANFORTH Museum as a docent for 19 years, active - BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Periwinkle Place Shopping Center. volunteer in the original Old Schoolhouse >j Bat Yam Temple of the Islands, a reform Minsters: Sandy Boler, Jim Boler Theatre, a board member of the Sanibel ^ congreagation meets for Friday night ser- Sunday Worship i vices at the Fellowship Hall of the Sanibel Community Association, and as a docent 10 a.m. Worship with nursery and Sunday at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum. 2 Congregational Church, school and for children and youth. jn 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. A memorial service will be held on Q Rabbi Murray Saltzman Church office open Monday-Friday, the weekend of August 8 to 10. Anyone 2 President Bernard Lubetkin 472-0497; www.sanibelucc.org • wishing details as to time and location _j Summer services in May-October are ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: please e-mail [email protected] or — conducted by members of the congrea- 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 call 472-0536. gation. Rabbi Saltzman will officiate at Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, Memorial gifts may be made in her holiday services . For further information Communion Service: Monday and name to the Bailey Matthews Shell please call 395-1432. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. Museum 3075 San-Cap Road, Sanibel, CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: Daily Mass: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 33957, the Sanibel Historical Museum or 11580 Chapin Lane 8:30 a.m.; Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Hope Hospice.^ The Rev. Joyce Kelly Sunday, 8:30 and 10:30 a.ml Sunday, 11 a.m. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS November 18 through April 20, 2008 EPISCOPAL CHURCH: OBITUARY 472-1646 2304 Periwinkle Way between the Bean & FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Bailey's, 472-2173 KURT KAUFMAN SCIENTIST: Reverend John Corbiere, Interim Rector r. Kurt Kaufman grew up in 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org Indianapolis, Indiana. He earned Sunday School -10:30 a.m., Wednesday Welcome to worship: his BA from Wabash College, a evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading D Worship Services: masters from Harvard University, and a room open, Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays at 5 p.m. D.Phil in organic chemistry from Oxford • Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (November Sundays at 9:30 a.m. University. through April), Wednesday 10 a.m. to Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and on the first 1 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. He held over 10 patents for drugs Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m. developed from his work with the pso- SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS ouise Lillian "Dannye" Danforth Sanibel Community Church: ralens, organic compounds found in OF THE ISLANDS: passed away on Wednesday, July the skin. He also conducted research at 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684 Meets on the first Sunday of each month 2, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. at Calusa Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor L Kalsec, a spice extraction company in from November through April at'the Harbour Skilled Nursing Center, Fort Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was loved and Barb Nave, Associate Pastor Sanibel Congregational Church Myers. Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor respected as a professor at Kalamazoo 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. She was born in San Jose, California, College, where he was considered a truly Sunday Worship Hours: A pot luck is held at a member's home on July 18, 1914 of the late Sherman E. 8 a.m. Traditional Service the third Sunday of each month. gifted communicator and leader by both with Communion Danforth and the late Pearl Etna Norton. colleagues and students. For more information call 395-3112 or Soon after moving to Washington, , 9 a.m. Contemporary Service email [email protected].^ Kurt was happiest when he was teach- with Kids1 Church D.C. her parents separated, and Louise joined the Baines family until she ing, mentoring dozens if not hundreds of graduated from Western High School future chemists and thinkers. He was an in Washington, D.C. She then entered avid tennis player, actor in the Reader's American University and graduated Theatre, and reveler at the Whistle Stop with a BA in biology and psychology. on Friday afternoons. She attended Columbia University and Kurt is survived by his wife of 37 Teachers College for graduate work. years, Marilee. He has three daughters, Kristina Vaughan-Towne, Cindi Gilliland, Louise is predeceased by a sister, and Meredith Kaufman, five grandchil- 472-SUNN(7866) Shirley. She is survived by two nieces, dren as well as scores of friends, old an 2427 Periwinkle Way Anne Connolly of Rocklih, California, new. and Elizabeth Connolly Clark of He suffered a debilitating stroke in Open Daily 10-5 Closed Sundays Ludoweci, Georgia; a nephew, Michael Connolly of Mililani, Hawaii; grandnieces 1980 which took away his ability to www.sunglasses-int.com Shirley, Mary, Myriah and Michelle; speak, read and write. Despite this grandnephews Johnny, Bobby and overwhelming disability, he continued to Marvin; and many friends around the inspire all who knew him by his strength world and on Sanibel, including her of will and character as well as his incred- adopted family Ed Burton, Roy Gibson, ible sense of humor. Come for your • Armand and Beverly Ball, George and Kurt spent the last 20 years living in Patti Sousa, Jan and Dick Patton, Wendy Florida, on Sanibel Island and in Fort Harriman, and Lois Allen. Myers, loved and cared for by Marilee. Kurt will be deeply missed by many. Her early career was with the Young Any gifts can be made in the form Women's Christian Association and of a donation to the Kurt Kaufman she served YWCAs in Washington, Fellowship at Kalamazoo College, 1200 EE D.C, Richmond, Virginia, and Boston, Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, Massachussetts. or Hospice at Shell Point in Fort Myers, Upon leaving the Boston YWCA, she FL 33908.* Sbuvenier and a partner operated a gift shop on Martha's Vineyard, going to Florida each winter. Her love of shells led her to move to Sarasota in 1966 and open a small WIRELESS shell shop there. She soon became a volunteer in the local Girl Scouts that led to a career as a INTERNET professional in Girl Scouts of the USA. She served on the staff of Girl Scout councils in Sarasota, New Orleans, and 24/7 West Palm Beach. A program building Jerry's Shopping Center was named in her honor by the Palm Email - 1700 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island, FL 33957 Glades Girl Scout Council (West Palm Pick Up & Send I Phone 239-472-8185 • Fax 239-472-5426 Beach). I Upon retirement in 1988, she and her long-time partner, the late Cherie J. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! • 472-0434 must present coupon Sanibel-Heart of The Island Shops • 1626 Periwinkle Way From page 6 11 City Director CO Lynch is retiring with 22V2 years of I service and Phillips retired in June with D over 27 years as a city employee. CO Edwards, a certified public accountant (CPA), who begins her city employment on July 14, has served as the finance director for the City of Lake Wales, Florida since 2002. She earned her mas- NO ter of business administration degree f r om O O Saint Leo University. During her tenure 00 in Lake Wales, Edwards oversaw a staff of nine employees and a total operating budget of $51 million, including enter- prise funds. Edwards also gained experience in Lake Wales administering FEMA hur- ricane recovery funds and developing citizen-friendly online services. She is also a Florida Certified Government Finance Officer. Deal, who joins the Sanibel staff on August 4, is currently employed as the parks and recreation director by the City of Liberty, Missouri. Deal earned his master of science in parks and rec- reation public administration from the University of Missouri. He is a certified Parks & Recreation Professional and has completed the FEMA National Incident Management Systems training. Deal's accomplishments in Liberty include enhancing programs through membership fees and non-tax supported revenues. He is also the past president of the Kansas City Area Parks and Recreation Directors and past municipal section president for the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association.^ Special Needs THE Residents Can ATLANTIS Get Storm Help COLLECTION o you know someone with special needs that may require assistance Din the event of an emergency or evacuation? The Sanibel Police Department wants to identify, educate and assist those resi- dents with special needs as part of the city's hurricane emergency preparedness plan. If you are a Sanibel resident with special needs such as physical, mental, or medical care needs or if you know a friend or neighbor who may require assis- tance before, during or after a disaster, evacuation or emergency, the city can help. To register for assistance, contact the Sanibel Police Department at 800 Dunlop Road, or call 472-3111. THEV.EDAR CHEST If you cannot go in person, a police FINE JEWELRY officer will come to your h^ 1993 I'm winkle \X'av . Sanibul Island. Florida 3395' Toll-fro:: 800.r49.198~. l.ucal: 239.-t72.2K~6 Call for a f rvi'caralog • www.ecdarchi-stsjnibel.com Our NEW E-Mail address is [email protected] 12 Part II of II § African Journal " Bearing Good Fruit •**".. * JLA' ' ,.-• >*c A team of Gurage farmers was often ready and willing to help Sara with the multiple tasks needed Note the drip irrigation tank. n-^piiiisibililifs including nuin.ujiiKj ihc In ihklitioii Lo rlio -*\-dinig-, Kvx Qhiypiei) siuli (1s oiiiimbold. maui(l<>min ttuil inv pujn'i i A strict Muslim. In- d from Amend uvis (jr.ited onio rool nut figs ijirtjx-}. will becomi1 a gene sMop u.oik iliiiinq tin' niciiidilcd umi>s Mucks hum flu1 luiiil div.i. iii'dlmy tAVn liiink' rlicil will, ovi't tinii', nK rodsi.1 the ol the day to pray in the garden. "The more viable seedlings. A busy season of availability, quality and variety of fruit in by Scott Martell biggest surprise for me this year has preparation, during the dry season, led the region. been working with an African Muslim to planting time in June, just in time for who treats men and women as equal "It's a pretty thorough collection ara wasn't just popular with the rainy season. Two hundred strong already, with a lot of diversity - we have the children. Sara's co-worker, - he always treated me well, and as an seedlings were planted in mid-June, and equal." It's a toss up to see who will 12 varieties of avocado, 20 of mango," SMohammed, is an established and another 400 will soon be ready to be Sara said. well respected farmer with a lifetime of miss Sara more, the older Muslim man planted, possibly in a differently loca- experience. Because he is so respon- or the younger children. "Sometimes, it's difficult knowing that tion, at a lower elevation. All these trees I won't get to see the 'fruits' of all our sible, intelligent and hardworking, he The fruit tree seedlings were lovingly - the common such as mango, papaya seems to be given more and more labor, that it will happen over the years," cared for in two homemade greenhouses. and avocado, and the more unusual (for Sara said, as she prepared to leave after Summer Sale In Progress . Find great buys on Peaches Plua Onex Sandals, ladies upscale Sizes 14W-24W casual clothing and accessories. 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She'd worked previously she's planted, and strong young men and and colored gemstones. for a year in West Africa, in Burkina women from the children who loved her. Faso, so she knew some of the challeng- (See http://scottinethiopia. blogspot. Call one of our four stores in Southwest es before she came. She knew it would com for more Island Sun columns by be difficult to leave, off for a short home Scott Martell. Martell is a longtime Florida to make an appointment today. visit in Pennsylvania before heading back Sanibel journalist who is serving as a to ECHO, with the chance of another teacher for Project Mercy in a rural overseas assignment always a possibility. mountainous area of Ethiopia. See Meanwhile, behind her, in a small vil- www.projectmercy.prg for details about lage in Ethiopia, a seed of an idea has this efficient, indigenous mission that grown a project that excites the imagina- could serve as a model for the rest of a tion of anyone who loves their fellow rebuilding Africa. Please consider sup- Experience The Difference" human, and hates to see hunger, or suf- porting this worthwhile organization. fering of any kind. 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"Years of stagnant and reduced Proposed budgets prior to the FY08 budget left the Fish & Wildlife Service scrambling For Refuge to fulfill the mission of the refuge system - A Full Service Marina - with reduced capacity and resources. he budget increase recommended They implemented strategic downsizing by the House Appropriations plans that called for a 20 percent reduc- Specializing m We£& ttf 11®*! Ste TSubcommittee means the biol- tion in workforce by FY 2009 unless ogy and education programs at "Ding" funding was restored. This year's $39 Q Forinformation call Darling National Woldlife Refuge can million increase effectively shelved those continue. plans, and if the proposed increase by i Bring this ad to receive one month free rental with a 13 month lease* The House Appropriations the House Appropriations Subcommittee Subcommittee for Interior, Environment, is enacted, it would truly put the Refuge 'applies to new lease agreements only and Related Agencies has recommended System on the path towards recovery," a a $35 million increase in the budget spokesperson said. • Walkers Yacht Sales for the National Wildlife Refuge System "Thanks to many concerned people (NWRS). The subcommittee, led by in the 'Ding' Darling fold, a solid first • Lighthouse Waterfront Chairman Norm Dicks (WA) and Ranking step has been achieved," said DDWS Member Todd Tiahrt (KS), met on June Advocacy Co-chair John McCabe."^ Restaurant 11 to make their recommendations for the fiscal year 2009 budget • Adventures In Paradise "While this is only the first step in the • Backwater Fishing & budget process, it sends a strong message Audubon Offers of support to the NWRS community. It Fishing Guides represents an 8.1 percent increase, which Historic Field Trip is significant in this budget climate," said • Shelling, Lunch & udubon of Southwest Honda will DDWS Advocacy Co-chair Dan Wexler. offer a field trip to the Matanzas Sealife Cruises "If enacted, this would help the refuge Pass Preserve at 198 Bay Road, system achieve its core wildlife conserva- A Fort Myers Beach on August 16 from *t>olphin & Sunset Cruises tion and public outreach priorities and bring the total funding amount for refuges 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The field trip will ! & Kayak Tours & Rentals to $469 million or $4.69 per acre." begin with a tour and short program in the historic cottage, led by Jo Hughes Boat Rentals Dicks said of the National Wildlife of the Estero Island Historic Society. 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Making the purchase of U.S. Sugar Florida over the purchase of the land possible by saying that the great TU.S. Sugar lands south of Lake state of Florida no longer will sit back and Okeechobee by the South Florida Water watch as special interest groups manipu- Management Board and the State of late the agencies to suit their business Florida. This is an historic event. It is and financial needs as they sacrifice the § the best news that the environment of environment. South Florida has had in a very long We would also like to give con- time, and it is also great news for com- gratulations to the South Florida Water munities that have been suffering from Management District for putting all of the lack of water. pieces together to allow this purchase The "Send Lake 0 Water SOUTH" to become a reality. This is definitely a mantra has been sung for many years step in the right direction, a major piece by many people who care about our of the puzzle, for better management of environment. But it has been impossible the entire marine eco-system in South to implement because of the Everglades Florida. Agricultural Area, private land owned by Despite this wonderful development, agriculture smack in the middle of where our struggle is far from over. While Mother Nature used to move the water. Florida has stepped up to the plate, ~ Five Televisions ~ ^HP^" ~ Huge Kids Menu ~ The water from Lake Okeechobee both through funding its share of the - Live Music Nightly ~ proudly Serving ~ Take Out is Great is much too polluted to enter into the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Starbucks Coffee Everglades in its unfiltered condition. Program (CERP) and now this purchase Now, all of a sudden, this dream to store that will reestablish the historic Everglades Award-Winning Seafood, Ribs, and clean the polluted water from the flowway, the federal government has lake and eventually get it back into the lagged. Florida has shown that it can no Steaks, Pasta & Mooore!!! Everglades seems like it might become a longer wait while Washington drags its reality. feet funding extremely important water There are a lot of dedicated citizens development and protection projects, ^10%^Off*BreakfSt withCoupon groups, elected and appointed officials in such as the CERP. Florida is taking con- > Breakfast Served 7 am to 11am trol of her own destiny. 1»% gratuity added to original balance prior to discount the state of Florida who have been work- Not good with any other offer or promotion. ing hard on "solutions to the pollution." And PURRE will continue to work L We would like to stand with all of them as long and hard both to keep water quality Open: 7 am - 10 pm • 7 Days a Week • SanibelIslandCow.com we celebrate this milestone in our history. restoration and protection efforts on track Everyone who has been working so hard and to secure the federal investment that 239 472 0606 • 2163 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel Island should be proud of our governor and has so long been promised.^ stand together as we celebrate what this will do for the health of our environment. Many organizations and individuals have made their way to the "stakehold- ers" podiums, demanding that the State, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the water management district manage our water better. We, both as the PURRE Water Coalition and as individual mem- bers of PURRE, have been particularly active. But for this historical event we need to credit all of the people who came forward, stepped up to the plate and did what was right for our state of Florida. The PURRE Water Coalition would especially like to congratulate our Governor, Charlie Crist for: BEST BUR6ER- SPECIAL JULY 11 - JULY 17 1/2 IB. HAND PATTED, FRESH Original Paintings, Prints, GROUND BEEF ON A Mirrors, Photography, FRESH BAKED ROLL Framing OPEN $5 BUCKS And Much More. ALL WEEK . (you MUST BE KIDDIN6 MEl) 2460 Palm Ridge Road 11 AM-9 PM 395-1350 • 395-3175 fax www.sanibeiartandframe.com L'SCCF Insect Day With The VPK Bug imitations by Ben Arensman, McKenna Sprecher and Grace Gerlach Zoe Ramsey gets her wings he Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is doing weekly educa- Ttional programs with the students enrolled in the Volunteer Pre-kindergarten program at The Sanibel School. This past week it was insect week and an opportunity for the young students to learn all about their favorite insects. 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While staff could clearly palpate a frac- Swallow-tailed kite in the clinic Before release ture, CROW Veterinarian Dr. PJ Deitschel ordered a radiograph on the second day in order to get a more complete picture of the swollen wing. "Kites can't make a living on the ground, like a cattle egret," said Deitschel. "They need to fly 100 percent so we wanted to be sure of what we were dealing with." The findings from the radiograph were favor- able: it was a clean break, the radius (running parallel to the ulna) was intact, and the alignment was good. Deitschel opted for a paper tape on the wing rather than surgery, and the bird was placed in a double-wide cage with a high perch to accom- modate his flowing tail. The kite didn't hesitate to eat the following day. The staff lifted the bowl up to him, and he Sewice ate the pieces of mice without complaint. "Kites are relatively sedate in a rehab setting," said Dr. PJ. "Other birds would bounce off the back of the cage, or foot you, or try to fly away if you offered 472-9300 a bowl to them." On June 11 (Day 7) staff cut away part of the Taking flight paper tape to allow him to start exercising his wing on Located at Periwinkle & Casa Ybel his own. "We wanted to get him moving along quicklyp' 1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL said Dr. PJ. "Birds heal quite quickly. The biggest problem is the joints^ getting stiff." The kite was eating eight or nine mice per day and his weight rose from 335 grams Store Hours Every Day - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to 475 grams. On Day 15 Dr. Amber McNamara examined his fracture site and found a stable callus and good wing extension. They put him outside a few days later, hoping for further progress. continued on page 44 are two to three inches in diameter. g Plant Smart: No matter the petal color, however, the flower always has a deep purple center, I Seaside Gentian which contrasts strikingly with the bright by Gerri Reaves yellow stamens. Seaside gentian's foliage, too, makes it ardeners who crave vivid color in their a desirable addition to the landscape. The landscape will want to save a spot for softly colored blue- or gray-green leaves Gseaside gentian {Eustoma exaltatum). appear in opposite pairs along the stems. CO This native wildflower demands little mainte- Oval and fleshy, the leaves are about two a nance but offers gorgeous flowers and attractive inches long. foliage. In the wild, seaside gentian is found not 1 Seaside gentian's tulip-like flowers bloom only on beaches and dunes but in marsh- CO almost year 'round and range in color from white lands, thus two other common names, to lavender to purple. The five-petaled flowers marsh gentian or marsh lily. This native wildflower grows up to In addition to showy flowers, seaside gentian has three feet tall and prefers full sun to par- beautiful gray- or blue-green foliage. tial shade. It's hardy, drought-, and salt- tolerant. Plant it in a wildflower garden or save a little "wild" space for it in a more mani- cured landscape, and a swirl of purples will dress up your landscape. p Hems in ?*»)£•*• The cup-like flowers of seaside gentian Propagate seaside gentian with seeds. have deep purple throats and bright yel- Sources: Native Florida Plants by low stamens. Offering Robert G. Haehle and Joan Brookwell photos by Gerri Reaves a NEW and Everglades Wild)lowers by Roger L. SERVING Hammer. 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Ask about our WEDDING & PRIVATE PARTY ROOM 1231 Middle Gulf Drive • 472-4646 Native Plant Nursery Q&A 19 O P_QcFoj®'s SANIBEL CO o8 00 Forestiera segregate, known as Florida privet or wild olive, looks similar to Mediterranean olives yet is only related by virtue of being in the same family by Jenny Evans Oleaceae family, there are approximately Nursery Manager 24 genera and 600 species worldwide. Doc Ford's Annual Golf Outing Fund Raiser While all of these plants are related by continues to support our community. Q: Why do people virtue of being in the same family, it is a 2008 Recipient - F.l.S.H. use Latin or botanical more distant relationship, similar to being names for plants? Why cousins. By knowing and understanding don't we just use com- botanical names, you are able to develop mon names? an understanding of how plants are inter- A: Common names, related to one another. while usually easy to Botanical names can also give you remember, also can be information about the plant itself. Many quite confusing. One names can be traced to their Latin roots, plant may be known by several common which often offer some clues about its names. A good example is wild olive, characteristics, appearance, or history. which is also known as Florida privet or For instance, Forestiera segregata (wild Florida Forestiera. On the other hand, olive) - Forestiera was named for Charles there is only one correct botanical name LeForestier, who was an 18th century for any plant. Forestiera segregata is the naturalist and physician. Another good botanical name for wild olive. Common example is Callicarpa amehcana, or names can also be misleading, as they American beautyberry. Callicarpa liter- suggest relationships that may not exist. ally translates to "beautiful seeded", and While Forestiera segregata (wild olive) americana means "of the Americas," so We've Got Your Game! does have small fruits that look like olives, the name translates to "beautiful seeded it is not the same plant that produces the [plant] of the Americas," which seems fit- MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA, PGA, NASCAR edible olive (which is Olea europaea). ting for this wonderful plant. Both plants are in the same family, but not in the same genus. Do you have another plant question Home of the Island Mojito that you would like answered? Visit the Botanical names are used for all liv- SCCF Native Plant Nursery at 3333 ing creatures, not just plants. They Sanibel-Captiva Road; send it to Jenny Banana Leaf Snapper came about as a system of classification, at [email protected]; or call 472-1932. 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When you look at a botanical policy, sea turtle conservation and wild- 975 Rabbit Road 239.472.8311 • www.docfordssanibel.com name, the entire name is the species and life habitat management. Community the first name is the genus. For instance, support through membership dues and Forestiera segregata is the species name tax-deductible contributions makes this jEAN "DOC FORD'S STILL HAS IT!" for wild olive and Forestiera is the genus. work possible.^ LE BOEUF Reviewed by theft. Myers News Press 03/08 Based upon this name, you can figure out relationship among other plants. For instance, there are four species in Love Doc's? the genus Forestiera in Florida, and Then You'll Love the Whale on over twenty worldwide. The relationship among members of the same genus is Our NEW E-Mail address Fort Myers Beach fairly close, similar to relationships among Sunset Views • Rooftop Dining siblings. Forestiera is also a member of is [email protected] the olive family {Oleaceae). Within the 1249 Estero Blvd • 239.463.5505 • www.thcbeachedwhalc.com the pods. Throwing a bait to rolling fish is es it's not a good idea to anchor anyway. f Summer Is without a doubt the most heart-stopping Moving further down the beaches as way to catch these silver kings. the sun is up higher you can sight-fish § Grand Slam Time As tarpon action slows down in Boca these snook right up on the sand. Clear by Capt. Grande Pass, the tarpon will still be found water makes spotting limestone ledges all over the sound until at least October, and rocks right on or just off the beach Matt Mitchell sometimes even November, when the easy. ialm mornings first big cold front comes through and West Rocks on the Gulf side of Sanibel and searing pushes them out. These fish do not have is one of the best summer beach spots for O_ 'hot summer the amount of boats chasing them around larger trout too. Live chumming shiners temperatures made like in May and June and much more out on the beach can really turn it on and for some awesome freely eat a well-presented bait. make the fish easy to locate. With the fishing this week. July through September, in my opin- water so hot, don't even lift these fish out Early mornings ion, is the best time to tarpon fish our of the water to remove the hook when without a ripple area; there might not be as many fish possible. Dock fishing the lower outgoing on the water made here as early in the season but the fish tides with big pinfish fished as close to it easy to spot feed much better and often will make the pilings as you dare is also a good bet smaller pods of a 180-degree turn to come back to the for a big snook right now. The bigger the rolling tarpon all over in the sound. All bait, which was not the case in May and bait, the better. summer the chances for a grand slam June. Redfishing on the higher water are as good as it gets. A grand slam is Les Marsh from Australia with his first red- Catch-and-release snook fishing in and tides under the mangroves remains a tarpon, snook, redfish and trout all fish, a nice 28-incher around the passes on the outgoing tide pretty good, Live baits, cut bait and even in one day's fishing. If you can pull off is also on fire. Pinfish and grunts fished shrimp, if you can find some of any size, the tarpon early morning the rest of the what to fish for. with a small weight to keep them close all will catch these reds. Average size of species to complete this will come pretty Tarpon were rolling from Redlight to the bottom make for non-stop action. the redfish has been from 20 to 30 inch- easily. Shoal all the way norm to Cabbage Key. Start off by drifting the full length of the es. Fishing oyster bars on high incoming Now that the 4th of July is over the When conditions are calm sight-fish the pass working the drop off/edge close to tides and the first part of the outgoing has sound is almost empty of boats during the 'poons with live pinfish or threadfins shoreline. Look for tide rips and eddies also produced some good reds this week. week; it's like having it all to yourself. All under a bobber. Locate the rolling fish to hold many snook. Release these fish Most of the islands in the northern sound the gamefish are here, it's just deciding carefully as season is closed and the fish are holding reds. Anchor or stake out well and slowly troll-motor and drift around are spawning. off the trees as these fish are very spooky The northern tip of Cayo Costa still as they get a lot of fishing pressure. has some trees down which are holding Capt. Matt Mitchell moved to lots of linesiders too. All the passes in Sanibel in 1980 and has fished local Send Us Your Fish Tales our area have large amounts of snook waters for 25 years. He now lives in St. he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us in them right now, it's just a question James City and has worked as a back details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species of working out the pattern and finding country fishing guide for the last eight Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at where and what they are biting on. With years. If you have comments or ques- the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to a little effort it's not unusual to catch tions email [email protected].& [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. 20-plus fish of all sizes in a few hours. Pass fishing works best drifting. 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HOUSE WINE $4.00 1 :.'.;-' BAR HOURS ARE MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:00-8:00 j •" •%.:" SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10:00-6:00 '" | | 1100ParViewDrive»SanibelIsland»239-472-4394»LocatedinBeacliviewEstates | sive die-off of the sea grasses that nurture water management officials. season and the start of the rainy season 21 Sugar Land Buy hundreds of species of marine life. The Water clarity and quality in Pine Island in Florida, water levels in the lake will salinity balance in the river and bay is Sound have improved in recent months increase. Water managers control the Good News changed by the massive infusions of fresh due primarily to the extended drought lake level by releasing water into the water which threatens the very balance of in the state that lowered the level of rivers when levels reach a height that For Islands nature. Lake Okeechobee to record levels mak- threatens the earthen berm surrounding by Jim George It's a good news bad news, story. Good ing massive water releases unnecessary. the lake.# environmentally, but it puts 1,900 people However with the onset of the -hurricane he cane fields of U.S Sugar out of work and destroys the economy of Corporation surrounding Lake the City of Clewiston in the central part TOkeechobee are far removed from of the state that depended on U.S. Sugar. Shells Found the shores of Pine Island Sound but the The plan is for the company to close its agreement by the state of Florida to pur- doors in six years. Conversely, however, chase 175,000 acres of those fields for the Lee County tourism industry is a $2 $1.75 billion will ultimately have a pro- billion industry that is largely dependent found effect on the Pine Island Sound . on the quality of its beaches... beaches Estuary and the barrier islands. that have been closed on increasingly fre- The state intends to use that land quent occasions because of high pollution to filter the nutrient-rich water that is readings allegedly due in large part to the released from Lake Okeechobee before water releases. it enters the Caloosahatchee River on its Although the news of the purchase is way to Pine Island Sound and the waters good, nothing much will change for at surrounding Sanibel. The agreement will least the next eight to ten years. Until the take several months to finalize but for the land ownership changes and the property moment all the right stars are in align- can be utilized for water storage and filtra- ment. Current estimates are that the price tion the Caloosahatchee River will still be could double when interest and other used for flushing the raw lake water to costs are added to the deal. the bay. It represents a huge environmental The state is expected to protect the step in the battle to preserve the ecosys- land from the pressure of the develop- tem of the estuary, which has been under ment that has destroyed much, of the assault for years from the polluted lake Everglades and thus the natural filtering water. Massive releases of fresh water system for water flowing south. The area laden with nutrients flushed from the lake south of Lake Okeechobee is part of "the into the river have created algae blooms, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Brandon Reagan, John Brenna, and Jeff Brenna with alphabet cones dead zones and, some experts believe, Plan (CERP) which is a $10 billion, 30 frequent outbreaks of red tide in the bay year project to^ restore the Everglades. and gulf waters. The muddy waters have Although the sugar acreage was not part n July 2, Brandon Reagan, 15, from Fayetteville, Georgia, John Brenna, darkened the bay to a point that ph^te-_ of CERP it is expected that the plan will 12, and Jeff Brenna, 17, from Bloomington, Minnesota found three alpha- synthesis cannot take place causing mas- be modified to include it, according to obet cones on Turner Beach. They were staying at Sundial East.^J DINING SHOPPING COCKTAILS t'...•<• ONE OF THE BEST SELECTIONS OF DOMESIIC & IMPORTED WINES ON THE WEST COAST Featuring Wines, Spirits, Liqueurs & Fine Cigars New! COCONUT. JACK 1.75 LTR $19.99 •Sf 10% Coconut Rum {s[EWf RAIN VODKA 1 LTR (UZ) $16.99 •%•:• Toasted Head Chardonnay 750 ML (f£X5) $9.99 ' if'?* •ad Ifif you enjoy a good cigar, be sure to visit our cedar-lined, walk-in humidor room. Bailey'iiley's Shopping Center • NEXT TO THE THEATER • 472-168472-168:2 OPEN MON. - SAT. 9 A.M. • 9 P.M, SUNDAY NOON • 7 P.M.»10% DISCOUNT ON CASE ORDERS J TRADERS 1551 Periwinkle Way I 472-7242 Lunch 11-3 I Happy Hour 3-6 I Dinjier 5-£r-3O 244O Palrn Ricigc Hct. Sanil>el island 2m 472. O212 Dinner reservations suggested Live! Danny Morgan & Friends! IN km mht m mw$ m mtt mmw. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8PM UNTIL. f Diverse Offerings ? For Campers At z BIG ARTS Adrian Cooper, Rene Miviile. Chris Coopa !-•« fiiiilic n,luniKii.:i)ii ,il«j'il lilCi AK'l S Sum in • '.'.imp • •)' i in.' ,-\p - A)i!i!i.'i"i1iiv !*!•.>• Reservations Open daih Accepted. for lunch (239) 489-0770 & dinner. Waterfront Restaurant jf 1 MILE BEFORE THE SANIBEL TOLLBOOTH www.lighthousewaterfrontrestaurant.com * i Now Performing: Johnny Fusco Call for Times & Dates Join us for Sunday Brunch 1 lam-3pm First Mimosa Is On Us! Located Just Three Doors Down From JPMP^ Live Entertainment Thurs - Sunday 6-9pm Island Paws... Sanibel's Very Unique Pet Shop! New Ports of Call Menu iYlon Fri 5 6pm Art League Summer Art Exhibits or a cool respite dur- ing our lovely sunny Fafternoons you are invited to the Sanibel Publu Library and BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, both on Dunlop Road, to see the Sanibel-Captiva Art League Annual Members' Art Show There are over 100 original paintings by skilled artists ii 1 a variety of media with dif- ferent interesting subjects and creative compositions. Featured are local scenes painted during the weekly paint-outs. Many artists new to Florida soon learn they must modify their paint pal ette and change to "Florida colors" because the light and hue here often appear moif vibrant than in northern states. Both the library, 472- 2483, and BIG ARTS, 395- 0900, welcome residents and visitors to check out their fac il- ities and see what they offer These locations along with the original and restored build ings in The Sanibel Historic Village, also on Dunlop Road, are popular paint-out sites foi the art league. Outdoor Paint-outs are always a favorite among the participating artists, member^ and guests alike. Other meer- ing places include Bowman jane Hudson Eleanor Harries Gerry Hoiman "An Ocean Boutique" "'Wine Id&ttdeu 'Zfave Sent Hkei* "ptieadt & "P&mify *7& Shtfo *?o>i Oven, 30 Sanibel ft Worldwide Shells • Corals ft Exotic Sealife Shell Mirrors • Gifts • Jewelry • Lamps • Books i Daphne Hammond with model at weekly portrait whorkshop Craft Supplies • Sailors Valentines • Solitudes® CDs T-Sbirts • Cover-ups • Tanks • Hats * : Beach, Blind Pass, the Lighthouse and JN Handmade Xmas Ornaments • Sanibel Island Perfumes by Sea Jewels <*» Ding Darling National Wildlife Preserve. Tourists enjoy observing the artists cre- ate extraordinary interpretations of local scenes. Seasonally, each Thursday morning ADULT T*S the artists meet at a different island loca- ; A GALLON OF SHELLS tion to paint and then gather for lunch and $|0 EACH any single item : a critique. The variety of individual styles i LARGE MIXED BAG fascinates even/one at these encouraging cash sales only ' 1 Offer food with coupon. Mot vaUd | critiques. Many of the scenic paintings are REGULAR $15.00 NOW $10.00 3 for $21 | on sales items. EK». 12/31 /OS shown in local galleries throughout the year and are favored by viewers who wish to purchase a "little, of, the islands to take back TWO SANIBEL LOCATIONS North." ' /'*• • * * V1-*.•%,'' *";,••""'• - '• '",: For Art "League inforrraSiph write 1157 Periwinkle Way 2422 Periwinkle Way Box 1192, Sanibel FL 33957.* 472-6991* 472-8080 % Fort Myers § Photo Exhibit fto Benefit Injured ? FGCU Professor pttoto exhibit of the street chil- dren of the Dominican Republic by photographer Chip Hoffman intends to raise funds to benefit FGCU professor Ingrid Martinez-Rico who was seriously injured in an automobile acci- dent on February 5. Arts for ACT gallery in historic down- town Fort Myers will host the sale and exhibition of documentary photography taken during Ingrid Martinez-Rico's service learning project to Santiago, Dominican Republic, in March 2007. The exhibit opening and reception takes place on Friday, July 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery7 is located at 2265 First Breathing the Same Air by Yunia Y Pavon Street in downtown Fort Myers. ui cultural, rchyiuUb, and yendei biases. Martinez-Rico and her husband Craig Shoe Shine Boy by Chip Hoffman Hoffman's photography will be on Heller have organized spring break ser- display and available for purchase from vice learning trips with FGCU students provides services to children who work Professional photographer Chip July 18 to 30. Arts for ACT is reducing and faculty to the Dominican Republic for and live in the streets. Some 436,000 Hoffman joined the FGCU group on its usual fee for this special two-week the last eight years. The purpose of the children there are economically active the 2007 trip, in an effort to introduce engagement. Arts for ACT is owned trip is to work with underprivileged chil- and the International Labor Organization photography to the community's chil- and operated by Abuse Counseling and dren. The group spends nine days each estimates that 80% are engaged in work dren, while documenting the experience. Treatment, Inc. (ACT), the domestic vio- March working with Accion Callejera, a that puts them at physical, psychological, Hoffman's photos portraying the condi- lence and sexual assault center serving Dominican non-profit organization that and/or developmental risk. tions and surroundings in which these Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties, www. children live comprise the exhibit. artsforactgallery.com On her way to work at Florida Gulf For further information, contact Craig Coast University on the morning of Heller at 226-0817; craigwheller@gmail. IF OUR SEAFOOD WERE ANY February 5, Martinez-Rico was severely com, or Chip Hoffman at 872-3335, FRESHER, WE WOULD BE injured in an automobile accident. She [email protected].=w: SERVING IT UNDER WATER is currently undergoing intensive neu- rological rehabilitation. This project is THE LAZY FLAMINGO an effort by her friends and family to Beautiful Downtown Santiva alleviate some o.f the financial burden HOUR 6S20-C Pine Avenue associated with this tragic event. A por- 472-5353 tion of all photographic sales will go to a fund established for Martinez-Rico. Contributions may also be made indepen- PHOTO LAZY FLAMINGO II dent of purchases. Beautiful Downtown Sanibel Also on exhibition will be the artwork 0 of Yunia Pavon, a Cuban artist now resid- Instant SEAFOOD ing in Miami. Her work was first exhibited Digital Prints *Taste of The Islands* in Southwest Florida at FGCU's Welcome People's Choice Award 1991 - 1995 & 1998 - 2000 • Best Seafood 1996 Center in the Fall of 2006. Pavon's OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! • 472-0434 ESPN 2 AT ALL LOCATIONS paintings evoke the pain many women experience around the world as a result Sanibel • Heart of The Island Shops • 1626 Periwinkle Way Gulf Front Dining HOMEMADE Ice Cream, Sorbet & Frozen Yogurts New Summer 'Hours; Friday <% Saturday Dinner $:00~8;00 fm •Sunday Crunch iO-.OO am ~2j00 hm A Sanibel Island Tradition for 30 years The Very Best In Dining on the Island Come see why there's always a crowd at FRIDAY NIGHT SUNDAY Pinocchios... SPECIAL It's Simply the Best!!!! CHEF CHRIS* BRUNCH SOUTHERN FRIED "Home of the World Famous CHICKEN $16. Sanibel Krunch & Dirty Sand Dollar" Stop in on your way to the Lighthouse at the East End TRADITIONS ON THE GULF AT THE HISTORIC ISLAND INN Tom & Donna Puma, Owners OQQ A70 3111 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 362 Periwinkle Way • Sanibel FL £OVmHr I £- Tripping To oridda At | With airfares rising and gas prices at historically high levels, stay- ing closer to home is an option to consider this summer. The Island Sun, in this periodic series of Florida getaways, offers some ideas for summer fun in your own backyard, courtesy of the Florida Attractions Association. he Florida Air Museum at Sun n Fun, in Lakeland is_ Florida's official avi- Ranchero Spirjt of Fott Myers ation museum and education center. It displays a nch vanety of aircraft Tand artifacts covering the history of the first 100 years of flight. Year- round educational programs bring aviation to life. Hundreds of volunteers share their time and talents to keep the museum operating. The museum is more than a collection of airplanes. It is a legacy to the Volunteers brought this Vertical Riser men and women - volunteers and staff who devoted the last 30 years to shar- back to its former glory. Now that this ing the joy of flight. From talented professional aviators to garage workshop process is almost complete, the aircraft craftsman, to the unique aircraft they built and flew, the Florida Air Museum has been placed on display. tells their stories. Visitors from Southwest Florida may want to see the Ranchero Spirit of Fort Myers, a homebuilt plane designed and built by Hilton McNeal who later lost his life while flying a Temco Swift. After it sat in the hanger for a number of years, Anne Pate inspired the Fort Myers EAA Chapter 66 to refur- bish the aircraft. It was then donated to the Sun 'n Fun Air Museum by Eloise McNeal. This 1932 Air Camper was designed by Bernard H. The museum is located off 1-4 (Exit 25) at 4175 Pietenpol in 1929. His vision was to prove that a practi- Medulla Road in Lakeland. For more information: cal airplane could be produced using an automobile Call: 863-904-4073 or 863-644-2431ext.l83, engine e-mail: [email protected]; or log onto www. 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Sea Turtle Data " Buy a Large - 2 Topping July 7, 2008 Of Sanibel Sanibel East End | Sanibel West End | Captiva * PIZZA • SALADS • PASTA ;! PIZZA , % I 2nd Large - 2 Topping | 2008 2008 2008 DINNERS 27 Nests 188 Nests 91 Nests Winner 2008 Taste of the Islands °< HALF PRICE 37 False Crawls 186 False Crawls 74 False Crawls Awards Voted 14 Years in a row | not valid w/other offers | 1 must present coupon 8 Hatches CO 0 Hatches ' 5 Hatches "BEST PIZZA" 2007 2007 2007 on Island by locals & visitors 2496 Palm Ridge Rd. 24 Nests 91 Nests 45 Nests "The others say they're the best, 472-1023 472-3010 27 False Crawls 161 False Crawls 26 False Crawls but we were Voted The BEST" across from Hess Gas Station 0 Hatches 1 Hatches 2 Hatches If you have questions, or would like to know more about sea turtles on Sanibel, TTheTh contact [email protected] or call the Turtle Office at 472-2329 ext. 228. I A CARANDA * Blind Pass to Bowman's Beach^ FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD • STEAKS • SPIRITS matinee on July 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are '08 TASTE OF THE ISLANDS Theatre $20 for adults, $10 for students. Theatre Conspiracy's new home is just north of * Best Meat Dish Conspiracy Southwest Florida Regional Hospital off * Best Taste of the Taste of Evans Avenue. It is located in the plaza Presents The behind Sasse's Restaurant. For tickets, complete directions or more information Dining Room Theatre Conspiracy can be reached at 936-3239.* MR! i** BOAT Entertainment Nightly Sanibel's Best in the Jac Bar RENTALS Happy Hour Fishing • Cabbage Key "SanibePs Social Scene" 4 - 7 p.m. Nightly Dolphin Watching in the lounge Serving dinner 7 nights Captains Available Open until 11 p.m. for dinner 2 for 1 Drinks 472-5800 on Friday and Call & Well Liquor, It's all happening in The Dining Room Jensen's Marina Saturday Draft Beer Selections, Select House Wine Captiva Island heatre Conspiracy announces its production of The Dining Room Children's Happy Apps $5.95 Tby AR Gurney opens July 17 at Sesame Encrusted Ahi Theatre Conspiracy's new home located Menu at 2711 Park Windsor Drive, Suite 302, Tuna, Crispy Fried in Fort Myers. Available Calamari, Chilled The Dining Room, which opened in Oysters, Steamed New York in 1982 and earned Gurney Shrimp, BBQ Beef a Pulitzer Prize nomination, focuses on the one room in the house that was once Satays, Snow Crab the hub of American family life - the din- Legs, Chicken Wings ing room. The play stars six actors who combined, play over 50 different roles; mothers, fathers, giddy teenagers, ener- 472-0590 getic youngsters, elderly grandparents and Family Owned & Operated domestic servants, among others. The Providing Quality Service Since 1967 2007 "Taste Of The Islands" Best Seafood & Meat Dish Dining Room is an incisive, insightful, State Certified Contractor amusing and moving exploration of the once essential gathering place. Gypsum Drywall SCC131150004 1223 PERIWINKLE WAY, SANIBEL 472-1771 The show plays Thursday, Friday and Painting S3-12254 Carpentry S2-12922 Saturday at 8 p.m. with one Saturday display at "Ding" Darling for everyone 27 Photographic to enjoy. In addition to photographs, the exhibit includes giclee prints on both can- Images At •* vas and watercolor paper. Prices range x from $105 to $400. Ding' Darling t.* Ward enjoys taking photos of Florida's CO wildlife and she also specializes in flow- Y« ers, plants, scenic views and sunsets. Her .J subjects change depending on location. In • % her words, "I hope that my photographs, for you or someone you hold dear, will bring joy to your heart and a smile to your face." O O During your travels I suggest you stop CO by "Ding" Darling and feast your eyes on thr photnqrnphic imngcs of mnnv fcnth I 1 •.M'\l IIK'HIK nuiulinq sii-iv i-qul. quvn I \- • I hi'iiin iiiiliniuii. cciyli' whili1 ]K.'1UIIII-> eiml - 'rtlii'rs wilh ti smiliny cr Eleanor Ward, Brandon Bogert, Debbie and Gaven Costello with Bald Eagle photos Eleanor Ward's granddaughters Heather Costello and Sierra Peltcher hang the vroc ••'• f.ii and gator picture < by Di Saggau n eye-catching assortment of 28 photographic images by art- Aist Eleanor Ward is on display through the month of August at "Ding" -: Darling Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel. Assembling the show was a family affair as four generations helped hang the pictures. They came from California, • - Pennsylvania, Georgia and the Fort "fhe tod fcr at the Sandy Butler Lauderdale area to help with the arrang: ing. On your way to the beaches this summer, stop by The result is an interesting and beauti- The Sandy Butler gourmet market and restaurant ful assortment of wildlife found within Ding Darling that represents three years for a great Happy Hour from 3pm - 7pm. of photographic work. The exception Pi- is the two photos of bald eagles that i • m were taken near the Dairy Queen on :.,.:..s'-:-"v? Periwinkle Way where they were nesting. MS Eleanor Ward's work is well known and respected in the world of photo- graphic images and is becoming just as Roseate Spoonbills are the subjects in First famous in our area. She has displayed Sip, A Time to Resf and Ballerina her work at BIG ARTS and recently at the Captiva Yacht Club. 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They both fill the Book Discussion as if remaining time attending Elderhostels, For consideration, To let me savor the ever-changing studying with Learning In Retirement, Group please send typed hues. arid auditing college courses of interest. poems with a The Abletts have five children, seven eaders are short biography to At length, a muted orb of pink invited to /stand Sun, 1640 grandchildren and two great grandchil- discuss The Periwinkle Way, ' Probed above the sea dren.^ R Suite 2, Sanibel Climbing slowly, inexorably Secret River, by FL 33957 Attn: Into the brightening sky. Kate Grenville, Don Brown or send the focus of the a Microsoft Word The sun, now visible, transitioned as July At The Wednesday July attachment to donbrown&atum. it rose; 23 book discus- mit.edu Red, burnished bronze, molten gold Sanibel Library sion meeting at And then ummer reading programs at the the Sanibel Public A white too bright to watch. Sanibel Public Library are for all Library. The meet- selected by Don Brown ages, as follows: . ing is free and This just another dawn of countless S open to the public. Earth Dip dawns July 15 at 3 p.m. meeting room 4, storyteller Katie Adams, Under the Sea. The Secret by Ken Ablett Yet still lent lasting gasps of wonder. River is the story It struck me as I stood in awe July 22 at 3 p.m., meeting room #4, The sun still sat below the horizon, I had a role in this display. Christopher Oz, Circus. of pioneers who wrested a new life from Casting growing, glowing rays July 29 at 3 p.m., meeting room #4, the alien terrain of Australia and its native Through the redding shroud I became aware as dawn unfolds John Storms, World of Reptiles. people, men and women who were forc- Of morning mist. I stand upon a spinning earth. Teens: ibly removed from 18th century England Riding atop its vast surface as July 8 at 6 p.m. teens pizza taste off without hope of return to their native A varied-shaded blue above the faint It spins in space. contest. land because of various crimes against the horizon July 22 at 3 p.m., teens gaming night. state. Eliot Sugerman will lead the discus- Sat on the promise of dawn, The sun is not rising Book discussions: Thursday July 10 sion of the novel for the group. Reluctant to shed The eastern horizon is receding. at 2 p.m., meeting room #4. The non- Discussion begins promptly at 2 p.m. Its nighttime role. fiction group will discuss The War: An in meeting room 4 across from the eleva- Ken Ablett recently returned from Intimate History by Geoffrey Ward and tor. Reference materials, which include Stratus clouds hung low over the Sanibel Island to his home in Virginia Ken Burns. reviews, author biographies, and discus- ocean, and was inspired to write this poem. Wednesday July 23 at 2 p.m., Meeting sion questions, are located at the library. First dark gray, then tinted purple He is retired after 30 years with the Room #4, the fiction group will discuss It is preferable to come having read From the first rays Air Force and 16 years with the City of The Secret River by Kate Grenville. the book to be able to join in the lively Of the still-hidden sun. Chesapeake, Virginia. For several years Thursday July 17 at 9:30 a.m., The discussion, but all are welcome. If you he wrote a column for The Shopper have questions, call the library at 472- Colors on the base of clouds spread Sanibel Public Library district board will entitled Slices of Life. 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The spend relaxing with loved ones. basalt slab inscribed with ancient writ- work as a paint sprayer in a defense plant. pace is slow at first, but it begins to speed SCORPIO (October 23 to November ing in Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphics and A photographer spotted her there, and she up as the week draws to a close. 21) You might feel a little uncomfortable Egyptian demotic. The artifact held the key soon became a popular pin-up girl. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An being among people you hardly know. to solving the riddle of hieroglyphics, a • On July 18,1986, new close-up vid- co unwelcome bit of news jolts the Bovine, But remember that today's strangers can written language that had been "dead" for eotapes of the sunken ocean liner Titanic who would prefer that things proceed become tomorrow's valuable contacts. nearly 2,000 years. are released to the public. The videotapes smoothly. But it's at most a momentary set- SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to • On July 20,1869, Mark Twain's book were stunning in their clarity and detail, back. A Leo brings more welcome tidings. December 21) Reward yourself for all that "The Innocents Abroad" is published. showing one of the ship's majestic grand GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You you've accomplished despite some annoy- Samuel Langhorne Clemens adopted the staircases and a coral-covered chandelier swinging slowly in the ocean current. need to pay close attention to the details ing situations that got in your way. Enjoy pseudonym "Mark Twain," a boatman's a well-earned getaway with someone spe- before making a commitment. Don't accept call noting that the river was only 2 fath- STRANGE BUT TRUE anything that seems questionable, unless cial. oms deep, the minimum depth for safe you get an answer that can be backed up. CAPRICORN (December 22 to navigation. • If you needed more evidence that CANCER (June 21 to July 22) January 19) Realizing that someone else is • On July 14,1912, folksinger-song- we live in a materialistic society, consider Congratulations on getting that project taking credit for what you did is bound to writer Woody Guthrie is born in Okemah, this: Statistics show that more people in up and running. But as exciting as it is, get anyone's goat, but especially yours. Be Okla. During the Depression, Guthrie trav- America go to shopping malls every week don't let it carry you away. Make sure you patient. The truth soon comes out. eled the country as a wandering musician, than attend churches and synagogues. set aside time to spend with family and AQUARIUS (January 20 to February writing songs about what he saw on his • It was Academy Award-winning friends. 18) Forget about opposites attracting. What journey. Many of his song's were political comedian and actor George Burns who LEO (July 23 to August 22) Be sure you need is to find someone who thinks and liberal, supporting migrant workers made the following sage observation: "You you're part of the discussion involving your like you and will support your ideas, even and pacifists. know you're getting old when you stoop to suggestions. Your presence ensures that if others say they're too radical. • On July 16,1945, at 5:29:45 a.m., the tie your shoes and wonder what else you you can defend your work, if necessary. It PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Manhattan Project comes to an explosive can do while you're down there." Workplace problems can affect your finan- also helps gain your colleagues' support. end as the first atom bomb is success- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) cial plans. Be prudent and avoid running fully tested in Alamogordo, N.M. The A misunderstanding needs to be dealt with, up bills or making commitments until first mushroom cloud of searing light rose "Very few people do anything creative or it can grow and cause more problems things begin to ease up by the 25th. 40,000 feet into the air and generated the after the age of 35. The reason is that very later on. Be the bigger person and take the BORN THIS WEEK: Your intuition destructive power of 15,000 to 20,000 tons few people do anything creative before the first step to clear the air. helps you communicate easily with people of TNT. age of 35." - Joel Hildebrand and understand their needs. BEST TAKE-OUT ON THE ISLANDS If you want to take me out PIZZAs just ask! 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Corner of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay Road Advertise Here general store 472-1516 rarely find a perfect shell with its natural 33 The Shelling color if it has been washed ashore. To this day I still think the prohibition ONE STOP SHOPPING! Guide on live shelling is strictly a moral issue, • VIPis Ae ONlYIiland ReaiEstae &jjpc® utvffkr Saks, O by Bob Sabatino and not a conservation issue. There is no way you can deplete the shell population Vacation Rentals, Title and Mortgage Services under one roof. was also a shell- of the bay, or sound by hand collecting ing guide at a live shells. Especially if you abide by the Cjiil£_ Fra-ai 'Pr&fterty BatcL Frfrrut Hthn,& Oiv \ time when you two shells per species rule. It's a simple I •" PRICE REDUCED^ could collect live theory of mine after years of experience specimens. It was on these flats. It's a matter of access. truly a fascinating, Most of the shells are out of reach to and educational most everyone. We are very limited to experience for both places we can collect live shells. These me and my custom- shells continue to lay eggs without our ers. The shells were interference. The only threat to the shell found on the mud populations are natural changes in salin- flats and sand bars on the bay side of ity, or the possible pollution of the water, • 3 bedroom, 3 bath with 4 car garage • • Fantastic rentals the islands. The best time to hunt for or a change in the mud flats or sand bars, • Private community pool and beach boardwalk • 3BR/2BA home in South Seas which I have seen happen. Certain shells • Delightful furnishings, Brazilian wood floors • New kitchen, marble floors, fireplace, and more them is around the full moon or when ' New lush landscaping and new driveway pavers • Terrific views of beach and pool the wind is out of the north. That is like a muddy area and some like a sandy • $1,950,000 (2602045) • $1,895,000 (2601493) when we have the lowest tides, which area. When these change, so do the spe- Andy Gelberg 472*5187 x 325 McMurray-Nette Team 472-5187 x 250/266 expose these mud flats and sand bars. cies. These stringent rules are made by people who haven't a clue as to the reali- When these flats dried in the sun, the Ctuuio Fra-ivt fro buried shells would start to move to the ty of mollusk life on the mud flats. Simply surface. In doing so, they would make put, that is why there is no live shelling telltale marks or trails just under the allowed today, which is alright by me. 1 surface of the sand. It got to the point just take people to the Cayo Costa beach where I could tell what kind of shell was for shelling. No more trudging through under the surface of the sand or mud the mud. You have made my life easier, just by the signs it made when active, guys, but not as interesting. which amazed people. This is an excerpt from Every Day A number of years ago there was Is Saturday by longtime islander Bob • Completely remodeled, Kej West st)le home ' 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath a movement to ban all live shelling on Sabatino. He moved to Sanibel back • Dock w/Gulf and Bay access 1 Fireplace, Jacuzzi tub,' security system Sanibel by people (in my estimation) who in the days when gladiolus were grown • Gourmet kitchen, granite counters and wine cooler ' Built 5 years ago didn't have a clue of the reality of live along Gladiolus Drive and when a ferry • Perfect island oasis for entertaining 1 Pool overlooking golf course shelling. At this pe.riod in time, Charles connected Sanibel to the mainland. • $959,000 (2601809) • $1,279,900 (2701607) LeBuff asked me to sit in on a newly cre- Other excerpts will appear in the Island Karen Bell 472-2603 x 270 Judy. Reddington 472-5187 x 331 ated Shelling Committee (at that time he Sun from time to time. His book is was a city council member). available in island bookstores.^ Batch Frt When it comes to the words "environ- ment" "ecology," it's like religion; if the high priest says it's so, it must be so, Top Ten Books and the flock follows, facts or not. The views of some of the anti-live shelling On The Island group proved how little they did know. Most of these people had rarely or never 1. Black Widow by Randy Wayne even stepped on a mud flat. To them it White • was mainly an issue of killing something, 2. Those Who Save Us by Jenna and at the same time depleting the shell Blum ( ontemporary styling • Only 7 houses away from private beach access population of the islands. 3. Hunter's Moon by Randy Wayne ii 3.5, den + office • Updated kitchen, roof and air-conditioning White I Quality evident • Over looks the Sanibel River Because of my experience on the mud Near beach, with dock • Completely furnished flats, the city council agreed with my plan 4. 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The Friday, Saturday and Monday games start at 7:05 Tplayers - Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, and David Ortiz p.m., and Sunday's first pitch is 1:05 p.m. - named to the American League squad that seeks its 12th The first-half title automatically qualifies the Miracle for post-season play. straight victory. Firecats Back in Win Column Mauer and Morneau, members of the red-hot Minnesota The Florida Firecats of arenafootball2 returned to their winning ways last weekend Twins - will be making their second appearance on the AL with a hard-fought 41-35 victory over the beleaguered Daytona Beach ThunderBirds. team - while Ortiz, who came up through the Twins farm system The road victory improved the Firecats season record to 9-4 while Daytona fell to before signing with Boston, was selected for the fifth straight 2-12. year. However, the big slugger will not play due to injury. Daytona played inspired football despite recent news that the team will be folding at It's a fitting tribute to the Twins' highly successful minor the end of the season. league operation that three former local players made it to this The Firecats are on the road again Saturday where they oppose 7-6 Boise.^ elite status of baseball. The 25-year-old Mauer, the No. 1 overall selection in the 2001 draft, became the SPORTS QUIZ first Twin since Torii Hunter, another former Miracle, to be voted by fans into the start- ing lineup. He won the American League battling title in 2006 with a .347 average, 1. In 2008, Omar Vizquel set the record for most games played at the shortstop position. the first catcher in AL history to do so. His .325 average as of Monday this week was Whom did he replace at the top spot? 2. Name the major-league starting pitcher who finished the 1994 season with more wins than second in the league. walks. He began the 2003 season here with the Miracle batting .335 in 62 games before 3. How many Big Ten Conference championships did Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr moving up to Double A ball. Within a year, he became the Twins starting catcher. capture outright or share during his 13-year tenure? Morneau, 27, selected as a reserve All-Star, will be making his second consecutive appearance. Batting .307 early this week, he is second in the league with 65 RBIs. 4. Who was the first 40-year-old NBA player to grab at least 20 rebounds in a game? The Canadian native drove in 40 runs and batted .294 in 53 games with the Miracle 5. In the 2007 NHL playoffs, one team featured the top three players in NHL playoff scoring. in 2001. He was the American League MVP in 2006. Name the team and the players. Ortiz, one of the most feared sluggers in the game, made it all the way fromth e 6. True or false: Each time Jeff Gordon has won NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600, he started from Class A Miracle to the Majors as a Twins regular in one season, 1997. In his brief stay the pole position. here he hit .331 in 61 games before jumping to Class AA New Britain. 7. How many grand-slam titles did Justine Henin win during her tennis career? We've written so many times before that the future Major League stars of tomor- row are playing right here for the Fort Myers Miracle. Mauer, Morneau, and Ortiz are ANSWERS proof. (^nj usdQ ueipjjsnv UE When it comes to Tuesday's 79th All-Star Game, the Twins will have three repre- PUB(L0, 'SO,)su3dO SO0/yH '{L0, '90, '90, '£002) su3dO ipuay moj- uaAag 7, 8661 sentatives and the Red Sox a whopping seven. PUB Z.66I '17661 u! V. 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The Sanibel Fitness Center is offering three four- Rweek boot camps in July, August and September designed to add fun and variety to a high-powered fitness regime. This is a chance to get back in the swing or jump-start a new exercise routine for anyone who hasn't worked out for a while. By the end of the four weeks, students lose weight, have more endurance and are stronger, said owner Meta Goodwin. It also offers benefits for people who play golf, tennis and other sports. The next session starts Monday, July 14. Goodwin said the Faux blooms at Traders Store June camp was sold out and many of the participants have signed up for another month. Ages ranged from 30 to 55. The element of surprise will be used in selecting exercises and routines that will amuse Decorative pots like this are part of the and challenge class members, bazaar atmosphere at Traders said Goodwin. "We will do all will make modifications to accommodate kinds of fun, different things so every individual. This cardiovascular, aero- they really won't know what bic and strength workout includes military to expect." And to keep things type drills, calisthenics and strength move- interesting and suitable for all ments. Participants are given a full assess- levels, there will be two instruc- ment, body composition analysis, strength tors for each class. and endurance tests Each camp consists of For non-members, the rate is $240, sessions from 8 to 9 a.m. which includes a month's membership in Monday, Wednesday and the fitness center valued at $70, allowing Friday, for a total of 12. access to all services and facilities. Classes are limited to 12 If you're thinking of joining the Sanibel people. Fitness Center, there's still time to sign up *«J. The boot camp is suitable Laura McGowan, manager, and Meta Goodwin, for a three-month summer special for just for all ages and skills. No pre- owner, at the Sanibel Fitness Center, with Didgee her dog $120. 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That's a sav- paper mache fruit, whispery sarongs and Saturday, Blind Pass, playing classic rock, Dan Confrey; WednesdcTy, Diana Lynn; ••- ing of $100. The center has a full menu scarves and crystal potpourri that looks blues and jazz; Monday and Thursday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, John 5J of classes including pilates, aerobics, like sea glass. Renata, playing jazz, contemporary Butler. =3 spinning, Cybex Circuit and martial arts. The silver jewelry alone is a worthy and dance music; Tuesday, Marci & Danny Morgan and Friends play at ' There's a wireless Internet cafe serving reason to shop at Traders, whether Tina, playing top 40s, contemporary Traders Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 coffee and fruit smoothies. you're dining or making a special trip. and dance music; Wednesday, Buckeye 8 to 11 p.m. Goodwin says the emphasis is .on per- Having just spent five days in Merida, Ken, contemporary, top 40s and blues; The Jac Bar at The Jacaranda, Q sonal training. 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In the Midwest, 10 years ago, yet the population has gains in others," Yun said. "Our most the index jumped 13.0 percent to 83.7 grown by 25 million people and we have recent data shows sales rising strongly § Real Estate in April but remains 13.1 percent below over 10 million more jobs," he said. "The from a year ago in some areas that by JB Novelli a year ago. The index in the South housing market has been underperform- experienced sharp price drops, including increased 4.6 percent to 88.8 but is ing by historical standards, partly because Detroit and Las Vegas." modest 22.5 percent below April 2007. In the buyers were hampered by mortgage avail- New-home sales will probably fall 31.7 A"gain in the Northeast, the index declined 1.9 per- ability issues, but that's improved and an percent to $529,000 in 2008 before ilfc.level of cent in April to 79.3 and is 12.2 percent upturn is more likely. On the other hand, rising 12.5 percent to $595,000 next home sales is pos- below a year ago. it's unclear what role consumer confi- year. Housing starts, including multifamily sible over the next NAR President Richard F. Gaylord said dence will play in the coming months." units, are projected to drop 27.2 percent couple months, the market may be breaking its holding Existing home sales should increase to $987,000 this year, and then slip 0.6 and an improve- pattern. "It appears that more buyers from an annual pace of 5.05 million in percent to $980,000 in 2009. ment is forecast for are realizing they can take advantage the second quarter to 5.83 million in the "Rising construction costs will provide the second half of of a favorable combination of mortgage fourth quarter. For all of this year, exist- less room for price cuts on new homes," this year as more interest rates, home prices and family ing home sales are expected to total 5.40 Yun said. The median new-home price buyers are able to income," he said. "Overall affordability million, and then rise 6.3 percent for is forecast to decline 3.1 percent to access affordable mortgages, according conditions are the best we've seen since 5.74 million in 2009. "Sales gains will $239,500 in 2008, and then rise 5.4 to the latest forecast by the National the middle of the housing boom in 2004, be greatest in areas that underwent sharp percent next year to $252,400. Association of Realtors (NAR). but with far more choices and much less price declines," Yun said. Yun sees an improving economy. The Pending Home Sales Index, a for- pressure than buyers experienced four After unprecedented home price Growth in the U.S. gross domestic prod- ward-looking indicator based on contracts years ago to make an investment in their declines in the first half of the year, many uct (GDP) should be 1.7 percent in 2008 signed in April, rose 6.3 percent to 88.2 future. Recent declines in mortgage rates markets can anticipate stabilizing price and 2.0 percent next year. The unem- from a reading of 83.0 in March. It's on conforming jumbo loans and a return trends in the second half. The aggregate ployment rate is estimated to average the highest index since last October, but to sound but not overly stringent under- median existing-home price is likely to 5.3 percent this year and 5.6 percent in remains 13.1 percent lower than April writing standards will permit more people decline 8.4 percent in the first half of this 2009. 2007 when it stood at 101.5. to qualify for a loan." year, and then begin to stabilize in the Inflation, as measured by the Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, NAR's housing affordability index has second half before rising 4.4 percent next Consumer Price Index, is expected to be said pending sales contracts have picked been trending up this year and is project- year to $213,900. 3.6 percent this year and 2.4 percent in up notably in areas undergoing signifi- ed to rise 15 percentage points to 128.0 "Policymakers need to be attentive 2009. Inflation-adjusted disposable per- cant price drops. "Bargain hunters have for all of 2008. to the fact that many homeowners have sonal income should grow 1.4 percent in entered the market en masse, especially "Although mortgage interest rates will seen a reduction in housing equity, or are 2008 and 2.5 percent next year. Source: in areas that have experienced double- remain historically favorable, they will in an 'underwater' situation. More needs American Online/Florida Association of digit price declines, but it's unclear if they start to steadily inch up," Yun said. The to be done on the policy front to alleviate Realtors. are investors or owner occupants," he 30-year fixed fate mortgage should rise hardships and bring fence-sitters back into JB Novelli Internationale, is a said. "Sharp price reductions are leading gradually to 6.3 percent by the end of the marketplace," Yun said. licensed real estate broker of 40 years to a quicker discovery of price equilibrium this year, and then hold at that level for A great mix of conditions contin- in New York and on Sanibel.^ points. The West is already seeing year- most of 2009. ues around the country. "We're seeing over-year gains in pending contracts." Yun said the underlying fundamentals healthy price gains in moderately priced The PHSI in the West rose 8.3 per- point to a pent-up demand. "Home sales areas like Erie, Pennsylvania, and A Sister Company of Sanibel Air Conditioning, Inc. Family Owned and operated • Trusted Service since 198S Call toda> for a free analysis and quote! SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT!!! SERVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT!!! A State Licensed Electrical Company Providing: TO OUR HOME AND BUSINESS OWNERS Electrical Repair, Installation & Upgrade WE ' RE HERE FOR YOU ! 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This promises to PAID ADVERTISEMENT weary" already? 1 be a nightmare since it is hard enough to know that I am. track one's own basis and compute capi- Informed voters, we tal gains as opposed to what the capital LET'S TALK must be, however gains might be on a deceased person's so I'll do my part assets. REAL ESTATE today to outline the presidential candi- In 2011, absent any further legislation Presented By dates' estate tax plan proposals. the exemption amount falls back to $ 1 First, it is important to review the million with a top marginal rate above current estate tax laws. Back in 2001 50 percent. Because the law is in a state Margie Davison President Bush and the Congress passed of flux both presidential candidates have laws that increased the federal estate made proposals to bring certainty to tax' exemption from what was then $1 the federal estate tax. Here are outlines DON'T LIEN ON MY HOUSE! million per person, gradually increasing of each candidate's plan as 1 can derive ccasionally homeowners who ate trying to sell Some real estate transactions involve minor to next year's 2009 exemption amount their property are surprised to learn that their unresolved issues on the part of either the buyer or the from Wall Street Journal articles and Otitle is encumbered by a lien. There are several seller. An experienced Realtor can provide solutions to of $3.5 million per person, allowing a their own web sites: types of liens, the most common being mechanics or resolve the issues and help conclude the sale in a timely married couple to shield as much as $7 The Obama Plan: Senator Obama contractors liens. manner. million of assets from the federal estate proposes $3.5 million exclusion in 2009 In the case of some types of liens, a title search may Margie specializes in Sanibel, Captiva and Ft. Myers tax. The top marginal rate would-be 45 and thereafter with a top marginal estate disclose claims against the property by an ex-spouse or real estate. She was named Realtor of the Year by Sanibel percent long-ago heir of a former owner. A simple "quitclaim" and Captiva Assn. of Realtors in 2000 and 2002. Her tax rate of 45 percent Obama states that deed may be used in these cases. By signing the deed, new book, "How To Make Your Realtor Get You The Best Currently, beneficiaries receive a "step by freezing the estate tax exemption at the person involved signs over whatever rights he Deal—South Florida Edition" is must reading if you are up" in tax cost basis on the decedent's the planned 2009 level, he would exempt or she might have, without laying any claim to the thinking of buying or selling. Call Margie at VIP Really assets meaning that capital gains, if any, 95 percent of this country's citizens from property. 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Needs Foster By expanding the foster program to include more volunteers, Animal Services Parents will be able to save more lives one pet at a time. You can help by becoming a fos- ee County Animal Services is ter parent too. Currently there are more seeking foster homes for many of than 50 pets in foster care but more Lits resident pets. Foster parents homes are needed. provide temporary care and housing for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Foster If you are interested in becoming homes are especially needed when pup- a foster parent, you can download an Gabby pies and kittens, with and without their application from Animal Services' website at www.LeeLostPets.com. Information 6/21/95-7/2/08 mothers, are too young to be adopted Name: Gabby or when the facility is at capacity. Some about other shelter programs and pets Animal: Cat MAX dogs and cats have suffered abuse or for adoption is also available online or by Breed: Domestic short hair mix ax, faithful friend and compan- neglect and are best kept in a home calling 533-7387 (Lee-Pets).* Gender: Female ion to the Rich family.^ rather than the shelter to assist them Age: seven years old M through the recovery and transition PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY COMPUTER SERVICES IN HOME CARE TREE & LAWN CARE Sanibel Computer Wizard Providing comforting solutions for in home care. * Jesus Hernandez * Keepers Meals, linen, laundry, bathing assistance and incidental transportation & errands. flat rates Screened, bonded, insured employees and the latest in technology Licensed & Insured • Free Estimates to: keep you safe and at home. guaranteed Landscaping • Tree Service • Stump Grinding work 239-590-8999 24/7 Landscape Design • Ponds •Waterfall Installations Wayne Corbett (239)-395-9434 Landscape Refurbishing • Pepper Clearing HHA # 299992995 HCS 229700 12years serving San-Cap &Ft. 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Call for prompt appointment even ] 455 Periwinkle Way NKBA Certified Kitchen Designer - NARI Certified Remodeler after hours and weekends (Next t0 Bijiy>s Bi]ces) AND COMMERCIAL HOME BUILDING & REMODELING CONTRACTING & CONSULTING DECORATIVE FAUX PAINTING Bissell Contracting & Consulting PRESSURE WASHING Insured Certified Building Contractor CBC05S518 OWNER DOES Ger\era\Contractor,\r\c. New Construction / Remodel / Consulting THE WORK Home Building & Remodeling P.O. Box 494, Sanibel, FL 33957 Sanibel/Captiva/Ft. Myers (239) 415-0205 482-1695 • 275-0425 Email: [email protected] (239)489-0442 RON ROOKER, SR. Lee County Resident Since 1970 Since 1986 • Free Estimates State Certification Number CG CA05420 License #PT 000286 • State #2X0064650 • Sanibel #02-07916 Film Notes Wall.E by Priscilla Friedersdorf he new imaginative and humorous film, Wall.E, produced by Pixar Animation Studios and Disney, is a G-rated joy Tfor all ages. The hero Wall.E is a rusty trash compac- tor. His name is an acronym: Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class. Wall.E has the unenviable and overwhelming job of cleaning up the earth's debris after it has been abandoned by all signs of life. Well, almost all... his only companion is an ineradicable cockroach fullfilling his oft predicated destiny as the last living thing. Wall.E falls for an extraterrestial blue eyed blob named Eve who lands one day from space into his work environment. The dedicated trash compactor persists like the Little Engine That Could, compacting and stacking refuse and rubble from an abandoned city that resembles New York. He keeps a red and white Igloo cooler to collect items that pique his interest: cigarette lighters, a pink bra, light bulb, Rubik's Cube, bubble wrap, egg beater, snow globes, etc. and he stashes them in a compartment in his garage home. Eve transports him eventually to outer space after he finds one living green ten- dril which she encases within her little blob heart. The journey to another planet is choices of music are inspired: Louis Armstrong singing La Vie En Rose and the last a revelation: puffy people from earth so swollen and fat that they cannot move are scenes are orchestrated by the haunting chords from 2001. A fantasy, cheerfully deliv- ensconced on chaise lounges at poolside, where their every whim is satified by auto- ered, but thought provoking. matic mechanisms. They are, we learn, a group of earthlings who have been on a The film Wall.E is playing locally at the Island Cinema; telephone 472-1701 for 700-year cruise. show times.# The animation is unusual in its rendering of the-earth's sad end shown in sepia tones and the new planet portrayed in clear shades of blue, white and black. The PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PACK & SHIP AIR CONDITIONING PAINTING/CARPENTRY C/jackC/jay Contracting, Inc. 2 Nice Guys, Inc. 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WP CONTRACTING INC. Specializing In • Remodeling Condo & Residential Replacement • New Homes •Consulting MATIKIRCHNER * Contracting PIUS Owner an Island resident CG-C0S9097 f«T Windows & Doors Licensed & (nsured Mobile: 23^410-6932 SUPSet Pl3Za C'rCle Phone 239-267-5858 P.OyBoxl43 Phone: 239-472-2601 fort Myers, FL 33908 Fax: 239-267-7855 Sanibel Island, FL Fax: 239-472-6506 E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 239-872-0709 CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING MA§SAGE: THERAPY HOME BUILDING & REMODELING Cooper Construction Inc Commercial & Residential CUSTOM HOME BUILDING is a family run business serving SWFL for over twenty years. MASSAGE XIA4E AND REMODEliNG SPECIALISTS WE OFFER: SUMMER SPECIAL • New Construction • Framing • New Construction • Remodeling • Custom Builds • Meida Suite % OFF • Commercial • Remodeling • Exercise room with One Hour Service 472 5444 E;,r, SCW08 • Custom Carpentry • Custom Stone & Marble New 01m.-!, fir*Visir Only 'Mark - to meet all residential and commercial needs. 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MILLS BROTHERS BUILDING CONTRACTORS Q U A klT Yf RtLiABlLITY, S AT IS FA CTt QU P.O. Box 163 • Custom Home Building | Remodels Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 Design Service Available • Sanibel Owned & Operated Mobile: 239-707-2583 Office Phone & Fax Joseph Mills Lie. #CBC05878? Email: [email protected] 239-472-67M William Mills Lie. #CBC058788 MMMtiP SERVICE FISHING CHARTERS. IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS All Island Glass & Aluminum, Inc. 17691 Summerlin Rd. Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Free Estimates Interior & Exterior Dependable SANIBEL LICENSE S2-11914 Reliable Kim Satlty (hknd resident) (239) 454-0050 9 Years of ' www.allislandglass.com (239) 454-1003 Island Experience Licensed & Insured REMODELING COMPUTER & NETWORK Lie #S3-11944 MEGA CYBER 395-3928 Cook & Son, Inc. Computer & Network | Cell: CGC1507121 REMOTE SUPPORT Custom Remodeling Home & Business 8414302 • Repair, Monitoring, Kitchen • Baths • Carpet • Tile • Hardwood •*'" Troubleshooting help, Etc. [email protected] Concrete Restoration • Water Proofing • No Hourly Charges With every contract • Stucco • Plumbing • Electrical Visit us at: www.mega-cyber.com a donation wil! be made to C.R.O.W. : 239 415 3073 VISA & MASTER CARD Welcome in your name with mention of this ad. Office: 472-9137 • Cell: 691-8445 We Make House/Business Calls Florida Reg. # G06160900273 395-1213 * CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS * 395-1213 51 MISC. FOR SSCET ADVENTURES IN PARADISE BOARDWALK CAPER SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT HOUSE CARE MISC. FOR SALE FURNISHED EFFICIENCY while you are away by Near Sanibel, townhome 2/BR, 2-1/2 bath on Recreation Staff for pool decks, beach, canal. Screened lanai, covered parking, commu- For rent on Sanibel. 2nd floor with private boating, retail sales. Energetic, fun loving, retired architect, Sanibel resident. 2000 Johnson outboard 90 - nity pool, comer unit, furnished. Annual $1,400/ entrance, bath, deck and cooking area. customer service oriented person. Call 395-1649 $1,500.00 mo. Seasonal $3,000/mo.Call 239-910-6474. Call Mrs. Stewart 239-472-8443 1988 Harley Davidson Sport 1200 SR-1/13-B-TFN SR 9(30 NCTFN SR 10/16 BTFN. Located in quiet sanctuary setting. Classic -$2,500.00 $700 mo. No pets or children. Ref, credit check req. Call 472-4766 TROLLEY DRIVER ON SANIBEL 5pc. dk. blue leather furniture $1,000 ANNUAL RENTAL ROCK, MULCH, SHELL SRV1B NCTFN CDL Class C liscense, safe driving record. • River rock 14" & up/Lava rock/Gravel/ SANIBEL 2BR/1BA, 1,500 sq.ft. Fun people person taking guests to •Washed shell/Top soil etc. Boat Trailer for up to 19 Ft.- $700.00 1-6 mo. rental $1,700 per mo. and from boat cruises. Hours flexible. Remodeledscreen lanai, Pool, wet bar, •Delivered/ Driveways regraveled. Cargo Van 1989 w/302 5 litre $1,500 Call Evelyn -Adventures in Paradise. 472-8443 central air, w/d, Direct TV, DSL, garage. APARTMENT FOR RENT Call Mike 239415-7744 Owner Agent 800-993-5657. Furnished for single woman in luxury one- SR1/1BMCTFN Call John at 239-707-2583. story home with pool, internet, large TV. SR4/11 NCTFN HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES $900/mo. 395-1649. CUSTODIAN HELP WANTED Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction ANNUAL RENTALS SR 6/6 NCTFN Full time at The Sanibel School, tolls paid, Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 House to share with owner, 2BR/2BA benefits. Call Maureen at 472-1617. Sanibel Lie. #11412 MAKE ME AN OFFER + sleeping study. High speed internet, close SANIBEL RENTAL to beach and causeway. Call 239-530-3616 Lee Co. Lie. #051047 THAT I CAN'T REFUSE! 3/1-$1,500 per month 2/2-S1500 per month'. Also available 1987 VW Cabriolet - White Convertible monthly or seasonally. NOW HIRING Good Condition - One Owner. M. Rice Realty, LLC -239-398-0404 BIG BLUE INC* Needs new Top but that's ALL SERVERS 65,000 Original Miles. Runs Great, ATTENTION SENIORS • Pressure Cleaning Please apply at 1200 Automatic Wans. BRAND NEW TIRES!! Historic lobster house. Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, • House Exterior • Pool cages 35-40MPG!!!!$1,500O.B.O ANNUAL RENTAL or call Sal or Paige Where Sanibel/Captiva meet. between 24 p.m. for interview. 472-1998 • Driveways • Boats 6200 Mangrove lane. SANIBEL Ground level, unfurnished duplex. 2006 Boreem Speedwagon 1BR/11/2BA, completely furnished, 2BR/1BA, eat in kitchen, W/D, fridge and floored Call 239-707-BLUE(2583) 600 org miles - Off-Road -DOPED! single story. All bills paid. Fish from dock, attic. Private, convenient, near causeway. 2-stroke motor Great Cond. Runs Great ~ steps to beach. $1,350 mo. No pets/smoking. $1100 mo. Licensed and Insured Call 917- 846-3296. RETAIL STORE ON SANIBEL Great for teens and travelers $200 0.B.0 Call 239-848-0906 3296. Part time, 34 days per week. 4 Horse Johnson 2-stroke boat motor. Tolls paid. Call 472-1660 Comes with 5 gal gs tank. CARPET CLEANING Perfect Working Condition! $275.0.B.O. Steam or Dry. Expert Stain Removal & SANIBEL NEAR BEACH 239-878-6542 or 239-333-9745. Repair. Call For Appointment. 2BR duplex, large porch, laundry. NEWSPAPER Big Blue Services, Inc. Annual rental $975.00. Sanibel & CaptH/a Islands FRIENDLY CASHIER/SALESPERSON for island Licensed & Insured. 707-BLUE (2583) Water and trash pick up included. beach/gift store. Full time, year rpusd. Some SR-6/4-N/C-TFN Call 395-9385. evening and weekend hours. Tolls paid. Excellent wages. Call 989-7963 to schedule interview. CONSIGNMENT SHOP ISLAND DETAILING REDUCED TO $49,000 Car cleaning service at your home Family illness forces quick sale. Excellent or office on Sanibel or Captiva Call Joe McCrann. 443-9411 location, 16 year history, great lease terms. Low expenses. 565-3636 Found a CEMETERY LOT Rare CEMETERY LOT ROOMMATE WANTED Gulf Harbour 2BR+den, non smoker.female Place Your Looking for one or more outdoor lots in Memorial preferred. One small pet OK. $500 mo. Shell? Gardens in Ft. Myers. Please tall 395-0626. Call 239-8514921. Classified Ad Come for as low as See Us! SALE ON SELECTED KAYAKS, sailboats & Join other "news junkies" every Monday, Accessories. Dealers for many brands. Best selec- 10 a.m. to noon, Phillips Gallery, BIG There's no place $7 per week tion to choose from! Captiva Kayak Co. 395-2925. ARTS, to discuss current events. At Donation $3. Refreshments likeUSA.gov. during break. Tell your friends. 1640 Periwinkle For more information call 395-0900. It's the official source Way Suite 2 of federal and state TIME TO SAY AUTOFOR^AUE government information. It can make you as GOOD BUY! 1990 ISUZU TROOPER, 4WHD-$750. 1995 Jeep Gran Cheerokee -$1650. Call 472-2568 or or Call Us At all-knowing as the 4104718. Wizard of Oz. SEE YOU S-7/11 PP 7/11 NEWSPAPER 395-1213 .gov Sanibe! & Capfiva Islands NEXT WEEK 1 (800) FED-INFO 52l oo o o FIE MAD _C2SXAMDJEQUMD_ ANNUAL RENTAL Island Vacations NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH lona Schoolhouse Professional Center HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MACAW? PRIVATE Of Sanibel & Captiva Great Location at McGregor Blvd & Kelly Road Million $. Views Await You! 3bedroom, 2bath Home with heated pool, This 2 bed/2 bath furnished ground level duplex, wld. in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. 685 sq feet & 1350 sq feet units available Contact 454-6092. Will negotiate year lease, Q Private cul-de-sac, adjoins conservation land, Close to • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Seasonal and monthly rentals. Call Lisa at 239-472-2792 i shopping. $1,150/mo. Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths 239472-0692 orwww.4sanibel.com. SR6/6NCTFN co * * * REDUCED * * * 239-472-7277 BEACH SIDE 1-888-451-7277 GULF PINES PRIVATE HOME COMMERCIAL SPACE LOSTCOCKATIEL! This one bed/one bath condo. Updated amd Month/long term. Elegant 3br/2ba upper suite, 359 PERIWINKLE WAY IN located in Gulf Front Complex, view of Gulf. great room, lush vegetation/waterview. PUNTAYBEL PLAZA White faced Cockatiel REWARD! furnished $995/mo. Pool, tennis, beach. 1,300 Sq.ft. Retail unit. 239-823-5900 Call 405-210-2341 or 310-902-5878 TENNIS PUCE CONDO For more information call 239472-0121 ACROSS FROM BEACH SR 6/13 NC TFN This 2 bed/2 bath condo across from beach, At Tennis Place on Sanibel. 2brlV/toa, pool, tennis, elevator. Serene Views over canal front, pool, tennis. Also 2br/2ba house WAREHOUSE STORAGE/ water and golf course. $ 1,450/mo. mid island on Sanibel near new DIRECT BAYFRONT NOTICE rec center.special rates, one month min. OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE Section 804 of the federal fair housing COTTAGES Annex at Sunset Plaza. Great Location near 262-377-6703 or email [email protected] law states that it is against the law to BEACH PATH West end. 30 second walk to beach, sun- Summerlin and San Carlos, Several Units | This updated 3 bedroom/2bath UF home offers, sets, restaurants, marina, Single story, full available from 1360 sq ft to 2724 sq ft, Will make, print, publish, or cause to be made, awesome kitchen, family room, fireplace, laundry kitchens, pet friendly. 1BR/1BA to negotiate year lease. Call Lisa at 239-472-2792 printed or published, any notice, state- room, beautiful pool & stroll to the beach. $2,100/mo. 2 +BR2/BA. Pool. 2 boat docks w/direct ment of advertisement with respect to the COZY 2BR COTTAGE access. You'll never stay anywhere else! sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates CANAL FRONT You will love this cozy 2BR cottage. Totally 239-579-0089 any preference, limitation, or discrimina- This 2 bedroom/2 bath waterfront home is COMMERCIAL SPACE updated, newly furnished, boat access. S 12/14 MC TFN offered fully furnished and updated for your plea- tion based on race, color, national origin, Seasonal/Monthly by owner beginning in 2427 PERIWINKLE WAY sure. Quiet natural setting. $ 1,700/mo. 1,000 Sq.ft. Call 472-6385 May 2008. Call 565-3636 religion, sex, physical or mental handicap or because there are children in the fam- GULF FRONT ily. The Island Sun does not knowingly or This direct beach front condo has been totally remodeled, better than new. Offers 2 bedrooms/ MBKANIBEL intentionally accept advertising in violation FLORID* two baths+den. Pool, tennis, elevator, SANIBEL HOUSE RENTALS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY of federal, state, and local laws prohibit- unfurnished. $ 4,000/mo. Sanibel & Captiva Furnished home, great locations. Island Reservations ing discrimination in connection with the Vacations Rentals, Offering includes land and building, sale or rental of real estate. All housing 92-seat restaurant, F+F, 472-6747 M.Rice Realty, LLC 239-398-0404 advertised for sale or for rent in the Island SR 6/6 AX 7/11 Equipment included in Sale, Sun is subject to applicable fair housing Call on these rentals and ask about our other SANIBEL ARMS 2/2 Liquor license available. opportunities, you may contact the Lee Island Properties for rent. First floor condo, completely redone - West Gulf Location. Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. kitchen/bath/appliances/furniture- McMurray-Nette, County Office of Equal Opportunity at Serving The Islands Rental Needs Since 1975 BAYFRONT COTTAGES November 2005. TVs/DVDs, internet, VIP Realty Group, Inc. 335-2267. Where Sanibel and Captiva Meet. pool/clubhouse. Just a few steps to beach. 239-850-7888 Steps to beach, sunsets, shells. Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal Five to choose from Call owners: 401-253-2511 1BRto3BR + Pool, boat dock, direct access. 239-579-0089 HOME ON SANIBEL GULF HARBOUR CONDO Taking reservations for the 2008/2009 season. MOTIVATED SELLER S 6/27 MC TFN 3BR/2BA LR, DR, Complete Kitchen. Screened porch + Garage. 2BR/2BA, 2 car garage, hot tub. Walkwayto beach . Call 412-398-1927 Unfurnished. Gated Community. SR6/27MC7/18 $1,100 mo. 678467-1571 Classified Deadlines SR a>2 MC TFN. FOR OFFSEASON: Mondays at noon. Call The Island Sun at 395-1213 or Fax 395-2299 to NEWSPAPER RECYCLE YOUR BUSINESS STATIONERY Sanibel & Captiva Islands Place Your Classified Ad, The Sanibel School is concerned about the environment for as low as and uses recycled business stationery and envelopes to Rise and shine. help conserve paper, They would like to thank the many $7 per week businesses that have donated paper and envelopes that are no longer of use to them. If you have paper to contribute, please bring it to the school office located at 3840 Sanibel-Captiva Road. 53 395-1213 * CLASSIFIEDS * CLASSIFIEDS * 395-1213 ICO ESTATE REALESTATF REAL ESTATE" REAL ESTATF a co ABSOLUTE REAL ESTATE SOBCZAK'S BESTSELLERS!! BUTTONWOOD LANE Brian Johnson Best East End Beach House now available. AUCTION With more than 23 years of Split floor plan with three bedrooms and two Island Realtor experience, Charles Sobczak knows the Sanibel real estate baths - cathedral ceiling, solid counter tops, new market inside and out. Still Porcelain tile and Bamboo flooring throughout. located at the adorable cottage Every room has a porch! Office, workout room, CallThe ro office of 2000 Periwinkle, feel large artist studio open onto large porch, and o o free to stop by and say hello or back yard with room for a pool. 3 minute walk to oo call Charlie at 239-850-0710 for the gulf and 2 minutes Jo the bay. Close to stores all your island real estate needs. and restaurants. Asking $699,000. Will Compton, RE/MAX of the Islands, 239-209-6171 Island Sun a\ FEATURED LISTING RS3/28-B-TFN J 1 HOME FOR SALE July 25th @ 10:00 4/3 Ranch on 1.25 acres. •1208 Par View Drive 1502 Middle Gulf Dr. Unit C404 395-1213 or Private. 5 minute walk to beach.$499,000. • Beachview Country Club Call 560-7204. Agent/owner. Income Producing Gulf Front Condo in • Stunning Golf Course Views the Resort Community of Sundial. • Close To Beach, Steakhouse Premier Real Estate Auctions Fax 395-2299 866-752-5550 TWO FOR ONE SALE! FOR SALE/LEASE/RENT «^ Mobile: 910-3099 Lovely renovated cottage home on www.premierrealestateauctions.com Yes, you read it right. Check out this fabulous 'f [email protected] Caloosahatchee River, boat lift, fireplace, Lie. #s AB2580/CQ1027802 property located at 579 Rabbit Road. It's ., ' www.BrianSanibel.com sunsets gorgeous. Purchase, lease option unique floorplan includes one separate to Place Your section of the home with two bedrooms and or rent. Call Pam 239-495-8899. H REALTORS' two baths while the other pod, connected by SB-B/6-NC-TFN T a large screened porch, offers one bedroom and one and a half baths. Ideal mother-in- law quarters or a great set up for two families Classified Ad looking to share a vacation home. With RARE LEASE PURHCASE 2,133 sq. ft. under air and only steps to the beach, this is a real buy at $675,555. Beautiful ground level 3BR/3BA, Call Charlies Sobczak at 239-850-0710 mother-in-law suite. for a private viewing. for as low as 754 Binca way. $600,000. Heather Harvey m Pay $3000 a month and in 12 months Charlie Sobczak, VIP Realty Jg get $30,000 credit towards down payment. CHOOSE THE WRITE REALTOR TAMARIND CAY CONDOMINIUM Cell: 239-850-0710 Great Deal!! $7 per week FOR SALE AT GULF HARBOUR [email protected] Email: writerealtorl iSearthlink.net Call 239-848-0906. #1601 Tamarind Cay Lane (540)834-4789 Comer unit, 2 car garage, spacious S7/4MCTFN (540) 891-7372 Fax (nearly 2,000 sq. ft.), 2 or 3 bedrooms, RS7/(1 AX 7/18 2 baths, dining room and gathering SHELL HARBOR EAST END (family) room. Lake view. Walk to pool Canal Home, 781 Pen Shell, and clubhouse, Lots of tile. Much Robb & 3BR/3 bath with loft Dock with loft. Stucky fruniture included. Gaurd at gate. Offered at $1,185,000. Golf, tennis, and excellent For more info & DVD, 239-839-3633 resturant overlooks marina. Mary Bondurant, Realtor Turn-key ready! John R Wood Priced below market at $289,000 www.YourPairinParadise.com A best buy. SR10/19VTFN Contact Greg or Jo Callaway at Gulf Harbour Properties 239-565-2766 or 239466-9905. CURIOUS? % MidS*7*If 395-899 Do you know what your home is worth? Free, no obligation, confidential market analysis. TIME TO SAY Chip Wolfe, Realtor SellState SanCap Realty, LLC 239-848-0906 GOOD BOY! SCRAMBLERS solution SEE YOU Our NEW E-Mail address is 1.Hungry; 2.Fertile; [email protected] 3. Bitter; 4. Endure NEXT WEEK Today's Word: FRIGHTEN 54 Contract Bridge: DECLARER MAKES A KEY PLAY cs Opening lead--four of hearts. •—* This deal occurred in a 12-table duplicate game. The South dealer. ^ final contract at every table was three notrump played 3 by South, which in itself is a rare occurrence. However, East-West vulnerable. ~? only one declarer made tiirce notrump, even though die NORTH 2 contract could not be defeated with correct play. All die • KQ73 NEWSPAPER ^ others went down one. Sanibel & Captiva Islands Q The opening lead was uniformly a low heart. At 11 tables, VA5 2 die lead was ducked to East's queen, and a heart continu- • Q8 GALLING CARD 239-395-1213 5 ation went to dummy's ace, after which die club jack was • J 10 84 2 — finessed. West took his king and cashed diree heart tricks Emergency • 911 toput a quick end to die proceedings. WEST EAST Sanibel Police 472-3111 At the only table where die contract was made, declarer • 1052 *J984 Lee County Sheriff's Office , 477-1200 played dummy's ace of hearts at trick one and next tried VKJ843 VQ9 On Call Captiva Deputy 477-1000 die club finesse. West won widi die king, but die defend- Fire Department • J52 4K10763 Sanibel 472-5525 ers were now helpless. Captiva 472-9494 If West cashed die K-J of hearts, dropping East's queen, •K6 +73 Florida Marine Patrol 332-6966 Soudi's ten would become a trick. Alternatively, if West SOUTH Florida Highway Patrol 278-7100 returned a low heart to East's queen, he would be unable • A6 Poison Control 1-800-282-3171 to regain die lead to run die rest of die suit. In practice, Chamber of Commerce . .472-1080 West chose the latter course, after which declarer had no ¥ 10 7 6 2 City of Sanibel 472-4135 trouble scoring nine tricks. • A94 Administrative Office 472-3700 How could South know that putting up the ace on the Building Department 472-4555 opening lead was the winning play? The answer is simple • AQ95 • Community Housing and Resources 472-1189 enough. He reasoned that if die hearts were divided 4-3, The bidding: Planning Department 472-4136 nothing could be gained by ducking the heart at trick one. South West North East Library The only pertinent question, therefore, was whether the Sanibel 472-2483 duck would gain or lose against a 5-2 division. 1 • Pass 1 • Pass Captiva 472-2133 Since West would not lead a low heart from K-Q-J-x-x — 1 NT Pass 3 • Pass Post Office he would lead the king in that case — it followed that East 3 NT Sanibel 472-1573 had at least one of the missing honors. Rising with the ace Sanibel (toll free) 800-275-8777 Opening lead — four of hearts. Captiva 472-1674 was dierefore certain to block the heart suit if West had Sanibel Community Association 472-2155 five of them, making die ace die proper Senior Center 472-5743 play at trick one. ARTS Arcade Theater 332-4488 Art League Of Fort Myers 275-3970 BY HOCUS-FOCUS HENRY BOLTlNOFF BIG AHTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) 395-0900 Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre 278-4422 Gulf Coast Symphony 472-6197 Lee County Alliance of the Arts 939-2787 Naples Philharmonic (239)597-1111 The Schoolhouse Theater 472-6862 Sanibel Music Festival ." .(239)336-7999 Sanibel-Captiva Art League 472-4258 S.W. Florida Symphony 418-0996 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABWA (American Business Women's Assoc.) 466-0548 American Legion 472-9979 Angel Flight SE (Ted Tyson) 472-8394 Audubon Society 472-3156 Sanibel Bike Club sanibelbicycleclub.org •ypeiq si uae^B 6ui}ind punoje jspaog g •£ ..„ Sanibel Beautification Inc 418-9693 Find at leas; six differences in details between panels. si qnp s/og e psAoui SEU geq #og y JSMOI SIB s«L|sng' £ Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva 274-5900 >p»iq s; JJIUS s.fog z P^ppe usaq ssq SDOSJ CROW (Clinic For The Care & Rehabilitation of Wildlife) 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) 472-0404 Fishing Club 472-7257 Horticultural Society of the Islands 472-6940 Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva 472-8334 SCRAMBLERS Kiwanis Club 472-4979 Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words. Then Lion's Club (Jack Samler) 472-1511 rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag! Famished Master Gardeners of the Islands 472-6940 Newcomers .472-9332 NURGHY Notre Dame Club of Lee County 768-0417 Optimist Club 472-0836 Fruitful PAWS 472-1027 or 472-9383 TELIREF Rotary Club 472-7257 or 472-0141 Sanibel Beautification Inc 416-9693 Harsh Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society. 472-6940 TERBIT Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron 472-3828 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club 395-1770 Suffer Sanibel Youth Soccer .395-2040 www.sanibelsoccer.org RUDNEE The Military Officers Assc. of America (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie) 395-9232 "You go, dear. You'll TODAY'S WORD The Sanibel Rocks Association [email protected] United Way of Lee County ;;.... 433-2000 him more than I can!" United Way 211 Helpline (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 Zonta Club .671-6381 answers on page 61 ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ; 395-2233 NOTICE -Section 604 of the federal fair housing law states that it is against the law to make, print, publish, or cause to be made, printed or published, any notice, statement of advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, J.N. "Ding" Darting National Wildlife Refuge 472-1100 limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap or because there are children Sanibel Historical Village & Museum .. 472-4648 in the family. The Island Sun does not knowingly or intentionally accept advertising in violation of federal, state, and local laws SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) 472-2329 prohibiting discrimination in connection with the sale or rental of real estate. All housing advertised for sale or for rent in the Island Sun is subject to applicable fair housing opportunities, you may contact the Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity at 335-2267. 56 l> BEACH CHAIR PASTIME D King Crossword I WITNESS ACROSS Super Crossword 1 Howl at the I-O moon ACROSS 56 Noah's 93 Pickable 8 Novelist 44 Mother 64 Mind — 4 Wheat § 1 Cheryl of eldest 94 Part 5 of Seton Judd matter "Charlie1* 57 Commeal remark 9"Tobacco 45 Jerkin BSActor bundle Angels" concoction 97 Act like a Road" 46 Draft McDowall 9 Wintertime 5 — ghanouj 58 Part 3 of mirror character animals 89 "Sweet —" ailment 9 'Sister —" remark 100 Dweeb TO Nosy guy? 47 Movie piglet {1903 song) 12 Raw rock ('92 film) 62 Surround 101 Empower 11 Try out 49 Boxer Tyson 90 Heifer or 13 Greeting S3 Taciturn 12 Rodeo 63West 102 Dernier — 12 Drink like a hen •I 4 Rowboat ropes ender? 103 Bear's dachshund 54Teatime • 91 Good 18 "America's 64 Greene of advice 13*92 Disney treat speller? propeller Most "Bonanza" 105 Puppy bark film 56 Where the 92 Cal.'page 15 Wisconsin Wanted" 65 Author 107 Rote tor Liz 14 Audiophile's gulls are 95 Like , city info LeShan 111 Stout equipment 57 Quaker mother-of- 17 Sister 20 Panache 66 Picturesque 115 Reach 15Wardot colonist pearl, often 18 "What Kind 117 End of 21 Chase away 68 — shui "Sisters" 59 As a result 96 Llama kin of Fool -?* gray 69 Switch- remark 16 French 60 Link 98 Starting at 22 Changes board abbr. 121 Hispanic airport 61 Banned 99 Neighbor of 19 Disagreeing 23 Start of a 70 Irish island 122 Cover ihe 17 Govt pesticide Niger 21 Become remark by group cake agency 62 Cordial 103 Christmas- - communica- Gene Petrel 71 Asian 123 The — 19 Printer's 66 "The Thief trse topper tive 26 Rice dish island Brothers stroke of Bagdad" 104 Singer 24 Transmit 27 Tangle 73 Joanne of 124 Lofty 24 Robert ol star James 28Quahog, "Red River" spaces "Rhapsody 67 Minos' 106 Mascagni 25 - good deed e.g. 74 Cavalry 125 Exchanged in Blue" realm opera 26 Got a 29 Consumed weapon 126 Getz's 25 Fireplace 68 Manumit 108 Plumbing glimpse of the collar? landing site Teasdale a knish 76 Spare part? instrument fragment 69 Misjudge problem 28 Don't just 49 Wisconsin 6 Right angle 30 And others 31 Cart 79 French 127 Sammy or 30 Practice 71 Feltlike 109"Cope toss away city 7 Pseudonym (Lat.) 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Speeches hour 1 find the more that are will that the luckl . ... measured die with (due answer). seem , , Puzzle Answers On Page 50 by the the hour: Iwork, to have. 561 PRICE REDUCED h CSI 2 Q I BAY FRONT ESTATE SANIBEL ESTATES - CANAL FRONT CAPTIVA BEACH CAPTIVA'S "VILLAGE" 5/5 ' Gorgeous Bay views • Beautiful Key-West style home Beach House 3 BR/3 BA Custom Built S BR/5 BA 1 The main house features 4 BR/4.5 BA, private elevator, 6,000 Sq Ft. • 3 BR/2 BA Bamboo floors/French doors Heated pool & spa 1 Heated pool with spa, screen enclosed with outdoor entertainment area • Situated on a canal 100 yards from Gulf Private sundeck w/water views • Deep water dock with boat lift, direct access to the Gulf & Bay • Dock with Gulf & Bay access New Furnishings Two fireplaces / gourmet kitchen 1 Hurricane rated windows, shutters & 12 KW generator • Completely remodeled Includes: Boat, trailer & Golf cart Close to the beach & Bay • $7,995,000 • $959,000 x 288 $1,395,000 $2,350,000 CHARMING BEACH COTTAGE CAPTIVA HIDE-A-WAY PEACEFUL & PRIVATE ISLAND LIFE • Open floor plan Direct Pine Island Sound views Great location Great 3 BR/2 BA beach house • 2 BR/1.5BAhome 2 BR/2 BA condo 3 BR/2 BA Screened pool with spa 1 Steps to the beach New carpet & tile flooring Screened porch w/fireplace Close to the beach • Raised ceiling/Hardwood floors Amenities: Pool & dock with Gulf access 2 car garage Spacious floor plan / Furnished » Screened porch/ Patio/ Outside shower Close to the beach & "Village" Close to beach Seller guarantees buyer $100,000 "Lease Back" first year > $1,195,000x270 $939,000x270 $519,000 x270 $1,249,000x270 CAPTIVA BUILDING SITE NUTMEG VILLAGE #303 GULF RIDGE HAMPTON LAKES Close to the beach Partial Gulf of Mexico views • Sanibel's most prestigious subdivision Great Location Close to Captiva's "Village" 2 BR/2 BA condo I Acre Site 3 BR/2 BA with office Build your island paradise Custom cabinetry/New master bath Close to the beach New roof / tile & carpet floors $1,359,000 x270 Hurricane shutters Build your island paradise Room for a pool / Great backyard Community pool Community amenities: pool & tennis Close to area beaches $774,000 x 288 $795,000 x270 $229,000x270 Karen Bell Realtor®, Broker Associate There for you every step of the way John Bates Karen Bell Ext. 270 or Rob Pailes Ext 288 Realtor® Holly Peeples AdminVMarketing Call 239-472-3088 Toll Free 866-472-7800 Online www.TheBellTeam.com P.O. Box 550 Sherrill Sims Robert Pailes 14970 Captiva Drive, Realtor®, CRI Realtor®, GRI Captiva, Florida 33924 VIP Realty Group, Inc. "We make tt possi-bett* Karen Bell &The Bell Team