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Adam Satinsky, Jennifer Kozbial, and John T. Posadas of the Ars Nova String Trio Classical Afternoon concerts; and stu- BIG ARTS Classical dent/child tickets are free with a paying adult. Afternoons Series The Ars Nova String Trio is establish- The Tritaik Family – Paul, Rachel and Liam – rang in the new year at the Sanibel Recreation ing itself as an important presence in the Center’s Poppin’ Hoppin’ & Bubblin’ Into 2013 celebration photo by Jeff Lysiak Presents String Trio chamber music world. The members of see more photos on page 8 IG ARTS will present a classical the trio have performed in many of the concert featuring Ars Nova String greatest halls including Carnegie Hall, the BTrio on Sunday, January 6 at 3:30 Kennedy Center, Severance Hall, and in p.m. Tickets are general admission $32, international venues. They have experi- Classical Afternoon series: $109 for four ence performing in festivals including 13th Annual Sanibel continued on page 7 Polar Bear Plunge Folk Veteran Tom Rush Entertains With Wry Wit, Warm Vocal Style IG ARTS presents a concert by popular folk and blues legend BTom Rush at 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 12. Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer a musical celebration. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the 1960s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor once told Rolling Stone, “Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influenc- es.” Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Tom Rush photo by Michael Wiseman Signed by Elektra in 1965, Rush recorded three albums for the label, culminating in The Circle Game in 1968, which included his signature hit, No Regrets. Rush toured extensively throughout the 1970s “Papa Bear” John Carney led the ceremonial singing of the Polar Bear Anthem and released several albums. photo by Jeff Lysiak continued on page 5 see more photos on page 2 2 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 From page 1 Polar Bear Plunge

Hundreds of participants turned out on Tuesday afternoon for the 13th annual Polar Bear Plunge at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sanibel photos by Jeff Lysiak

Zoe Raffa-Filkins, 3, of Wilmette, Illinois and Brandon LaBonte of Windsor, California

Eileen and Vernon Roberts from Sanibel The polar bears turned and waved to the crowd before entering the water and Great Falls, Virginia

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Season Spponsor ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 3 cally by author, and non-fiction by subject. High blood pressure increases the risk Proceeds benefit local non-profit agencies of stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kid- Biblical Studies: Happy Birthday supported by the church. ney disease and even blindness in some The sale is held in the Rookery cases. The Sanibel Fire District’s compli- The Letter To Bookery on the ground level beyond mentary screenings are offered as a first the courtyard garden at the Sanibel step in determining if further examination The Romans Congregational United Church of by a health care professional is necessary. ear the end of his career as an Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Way (opposite The Sanibel Recreation Center is apostle, Paul of Tarsus – St. Paul Periwinkle Place Shopping Center). Call located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. N– planned to take his first trip to 472-0497 for more information. For more information, call 472-0345 or the capital of the Empire in Rome. A visit www.mysanibel.com. Christian congregation had already been established there before Paul’s arrival, and so, in anticipation of their meeting, Paul American Legion continued on page 10 Post 123 News n Sunday, January 6, American Legion Post 123 will serve spa- Oghetti and meatballs all day long. On Tuesday, January 8, the Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a meeting at 6 p.m. On Wednesday, January 9, there will be an American Legion general meeting at 6 p.m. On Sunday, January 13, barbeque ribs and chicken will be served from 1 to 8 J. Charles (Charlie) McCullough, II p.m. harlie McCullough celebrated The Monday Night 8-Ball Pool League his 90th birthday on January 3, will resume play on January 7 at 5 p.m. C2013. Texas Hold’em is played every Thursday Charlie picked up a camera when he night at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 was 13 years old in 1936 and never put p.m. New players are always welcome. it down. His photos chronicle the lives of Every Friday, Post 123 serves a six- the first settlers of Sanibel. The early days ounce ribeye steak sandwich all day. Stop on Sanibel were anything but glamorous in and try one, or treat yourself to one and Charlie’s photographs really capture of the half-pound burgers. Check out the the way it was on the island before luxu- daily specials and the entire menu. Food ries like a causeway, bug spray, air condi- is served all day, every day. The public is tioning, electricity and indoor plumbing. welcome. We wish you good health and happi- American Legion Post 123 is open ness for many years to come! Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. With love, from your many friends and to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 family p.m. We are located at mile marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more informa- tion, call 472-9979. Recycled Book Sale At SCUCC Complimentary he popular “Recycled” Book Sale at Blood Pressure the Sanibel Congregational United TChurch of Christ will be open to Screenings the public from 1 to 3 p.m. January through March. he Sanibel Fire & Rescue District Included in the sale will be gently used will offer complimentary blood books, DVD’s, CD’s, puzzles, games, Tpressure screenings at the Sanibel jewelry, small gift items and lots of other Recreation Center on Monday, January bargains. Fiction is arranged alphabeti- 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel • 239-395-5353 www.SynergySportswear.com 4 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 was intended to replace an abandoned commitment to a “beach carrying capacity” The Virtue Of Clear Commitments study. Many of us had hoped that short of a carrying capacity study, the Council would by Larry Schopp, Board Member, Committee of the Islands at least make an unambiguous commitment to protect the island’s natural beaches as wildlife habitat. hat lesson from the U.S. Constitution applies to a recent The Planning Commission had at first proposed the following unobjectionable pro- City Council decision about preserving our beaches? vision: “Development, redevelopment and commercial activity shall not degrade use of W Answer: One that teaches us the importance of clear the beach as habitat for indigenous and migratory wildlife.” and unambiguous commitments – something that is lacking in the A last-minute change policy adopted by the City Council. Let’s take a look. Then, at the last minute, the Commission decided on a change so that only activi- When the United States Constitution was drafted, the need for ties that “significantly” degrade the use of the beach as habitat would be prohibited. clarity was a given. What would be the point in writing a constitu- Committee of the Islands advised the City Council that we found the new language tion for a new nation that was ambiguous? Granted, even seem- deficient because it watered down an otherwise unambiguous commitment to the point ingly clear words can sometimes mean different things to different where Sanibel Plan would actually condone all but major encroachments on the beach. people. However, the framers – who wrote clearly and eloquently At the Council’s invitation, we proposed the following simple, unambiguous sen- – sought to minimize the likelihood that that would happen. tence: “Development, redevelopment and commercial activity shall not diminish the Just look at the First Amendment as an example: usefulness of the beach as habitat for indigenous and migratory wildlife.” “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohib- The city staff, for reasons that are not clear, instead suggested only that the word iting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; “measurably” be substituted for “significantly” without explaining how the insertion of or of the right of the people to peacefully assemble, and to petition the govern- either qualifier would strengthen the protection of the beaches as wildlife habitat as ment for a redress of grievances.” compared to the language Committee of the Islands had proposed. Clear as those words are, we know that the government may prohibit us from The use of either qualifier makes it more difficult to oppose any given encroach- shouting “fire” in a crowded theatre. Just as we know that libeling someone could ment on the beach because (1) the debate will focus on whether the qualifier applies make us liable for damages in a lawsuit. Those, however, are exceptions. The protec- or not, with little or no attention paid to cumulative effects; and (2) those challenging tions of the First Amendment are seldom compromised. the activity would have to prove a “measurable” degradation of the use of the beach as But what would happen if we were to change the wording just a little, and the First wildlife habitat in order to succeed. Amendment instead read: How does one prove that use of the beach as wildlife habitat has been “measur- “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or ably” degraded unless the damage has already been done – that is to say the wildlife UNREASONABLY prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” species in question no longer inhabits the beach or uses it to breed? The insertion of one adverb qualifier would make the right to the free exercise of A disappointing result religion a lot less clear. What would be a “reasonable” restriction on the free exercise We should all be disappointed that the City Council adopted the qualified language of religion? Who would say? The mere insertion of the qualification diminishes the put forth by staff. Instead of a firm commitment to preserve the natural beaches as right guaranteed. habitat for wildlife, we have been given an ambiguous policy which does little to further What is clear is that under my slightly modified First Amendment, Congress could that end. enact some laws prohibiting the free exercise of religion; we just don’t know when or Something tells me the founding fathers would not have approved. why. That’s the mischief in making qualified commitments. The discussion will tend to Committee of the Islands invites your input and ideas on this important sub- center on whether the qualifier has been met. The sanctity of the commitment itself ject. Email your comments to [email protected]. You can read commentaries on other would be lost. island issues on our website at coti.org and/or visit us on Facebook. More than historical interest The discussion is of more than historical interest. It has implications for all legislative enactments. And with its recent ruling, the Sanibel City Council had the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the preservation of Sanibel’s beaches as vital habitat for wildlife. The issue came up as the Council was debating final language during its periodic SeaDream Yacht Club Event review and update of the Sanibel Plan. The provision in question (Part 3.2 Policy 7.1) at the Sanibel Community House on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 5:30-7:00pm Presenting- “It’s yachting, not cruising.” Please join cruise experts Debra Lee Nashed, Owner of Debonair Concierge Cirque Vertigo Travel Service and Jessi Fundora, Director with SeaDream Yacht Club, for an informative evening on this unique cruise experience that includes award Tickets On Sale winning yachting voyages to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Costa Rica, DebraDb Lee L Nashed N hd Amazon, Asia and Australia. ime is rapidly approaching for the Owner, CTC, ECC, CDS A selection of International cheeses and wine will be served. “Greatest Show On Sanibel” – Cruise and International Please RSVP by 1/11/13 to [email protected] or by calling TCirque Vertigo! Destination Specialist 239-288-7554 and leave a message with your name and the number attending. On Saturday, January 26, The • Worldwide Cruises • Private Yacht & Jet Charters Community House transforms itself into And Customized Trips • River Cruises Debonair a cirque, complete with chiffon aerials, • Safaris & Adventure Travel • Special Occasions Concierge Travel Services, LLC graceful and daring stage acts and humor. Cirque Vertigo showcases multiple gener- debonair-travel.com • [email protected] • offi ce: 239-288-7554 • cell: 508-942-6322 ations of the noted Wallenda and Arestov performing families from Europe. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., you will have an opportunity to meet and greet the Trollbeads brings you a Special Offer! performers while enjoying a martini bar, provided by Keylime Bistro, cocktails and appetizers, provided by Cip’s Place, New Sweet Melissa’s Café, Traders and The The Sanctuary Golf Club. Alcoholic beverages will be by donation. Luck & Joy Bracelet $ Tickets for this event are $100 each. for only 99

Seating is very limited, so purchasing tick- $ ets as early as possible is suggested. (a 159 value) This January gala is The Community House’s primary fundraising event of Present this card to receive the year. The Cirque Vertigo perfor- your Luck and Joy mance, sponsored by Sanibel Captiva TODAY!! Trust Company, is the opportunity to see a one-of-a-kind show while support- ing our important island resource, The Every story has a bead™ Lyric Wallenda flies through the air in a Community House. graceful aerial dance Present this ad to receive your Luck and Joy TODAY!! If you would like to sponsor this event or another, call 472-2155. Offer includes a sterling silver bracelet, elegant lock, silver Lucky Knot bead and NEW Colorful Joy glass bead. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 5 ers in January 2002 to act in an advisory who cares to drop by and listen in.” tion of Wendy Webb, who will perform Captiva role concerning land use and zoning A video recently surfaced on YouTube at the Herb Strauss Theater, 2200 issues on Captiva. The 10-member panel of Rush performing the sad-but-true ditty, Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Community has overseen the adoption of a Captiva The Remember Song. The video has BIG ARTS offers single event tickets section in the Lee Plan, with a goal, generated more than six million views. as well as series and subscription tickets Panel To Meet objective and 14 initial policies adopted General seating admission for the at www.BIGARTS.org. Tickets are also he Captiva Community Panel will by the county in January 2003, October show is $37, loge seats are $42 and stu- available at BIG ARTS Marks Box Office, hold its regular monthly meeting 2005, August 2007 and September dent admission is $15. phone 395-0900, and at the Herb Ton Tuesday, January 8, begin- 2011. The Captiva Community Panel Tom Rush Sponsor Holiday Inn Strauss Theater, phone 472-6862. ning at 9 a.m. in the Cone Rooms in provides a public forum whereby Captiva Sanibel Island Beach Resort. Chadwick’s Square at South Seas Island property owners can present projects BIG ARTS Pop and Jazz season’s line- Resort. This meeting is open to all inter- requiring variances and get feedback from up also includes Kathy Kosins in “A Toast ested islanders and the public. Among and answer questions of the panel mem- to the Ladies of Cool” (January 26); The the agenda items: bers and other Captiva neighbors attend- Glenn Miller Orchestra (February 2); Share your community • The panel’s agenda for the 2012-13 ing the public meeting. The panel has Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues (February news with us. season. no decision-making authority on variance 16); Fred Hersch Jazz Trio (March 8); Call 395-1213 • Discussion of possible land use/plan- requests, but does advise Lee County Cinema Toast: Celebrating The Music of ning projects and grants. as to the point of view of the panel and the Movies (March 15); and Wendy Webb Fax: 395-2299 • Vote on panel officers. the point of view expressed by other at the Herb Strauss Theater (April 1). or email • Captiva Erosion Prevention District interested Captivans attending the public All shows begin at 8 p.m. at BIG [email protected] and Captiva Fire District updates. meeting at which the variance request ARTS Schein Performance Hall, 900 • A Hurricane Preparedness and was presented. Dunlop Road on Sanibel, with the excep- Response Committee update. • Other matters as necessary. In addition, the panel’s Bylaws From page 1 Subcommittee will meet immediately after the panel meeting in the same room. Tom Rush Discussion will focus on how to proceed In 2009, Rush released What I with bylaws review and revision, and two Know, his first studio album in 35 years. or more panel members may be in atten- A review by Randy Lewis of The Los dance. Angeles Times says, “[Rush] hasn’t Public participation is invited recorded a studio album in more than 30 THE FUTURE HAS AN ANCIENT HEART and encouraged. The next Captiva years, but you’d never guess that he’d Antique Diamond and Estate Jewelry • American Paintings Community Panel meeting will be been away so long, from the lithe spirit TIFFANY ~ GALLE ~ ROOKWOOD ~ PERIOD BRONZES STERLING SILVER ~ ART NOUVEAU ~ ART DECO February 12. Information and back- in his voice on these 15 tracks … At 68, ground documents are available online at Rush shows no sign of trying to push www.captivacommunitypanel.com. the boundaries of anything. Rather, he’s The Captiva Community Panel was happy to sing about what matters to him authorized by Lee County commission- and put the welcome mat out for anyone

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CASI • The Condominium Associations of Sanibel, Inc. ALBERT MEADOW ANTIQUES CASI Breakfast Captiva Island, Florida (across from The Bubble Room Restaurant) City Manager Judie Zimomra 239-472-8442 Seasonal • December 18 – April 10 • 11am – 4pm [email protected] Sponsored by A Better Bugman Friday, January 18 • Clubhouse at The Sanctuary 8 a.m. Registration • 8:30 Breakfast Buffet • 9-10 a.m. Program $15 members • $20 non-members For reservations call 334-2138 or e-mail [email protected] by Wednesday, Jan. 16th 6 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 “Rush Hour, Causeway 1 Hour, Happy League To Hour, $1 oysters, 1 minute.” Said Asen, “Many of these tourists Discuss Special have no idea how long it would take to get off island. Just like at Disneyworld Tax Districts where they have signs along the long he Sanibel League of Women lines for rides, with estimated waiting Voters will offer an opportunity to times, I was providing a service. By get- Tlearn about Sanibel’s two indepen- ting cars off the road for a while I was dent special districts that provide servic- also helping alleviate the traffic problem es exclusively for the island on Tuesday, somewhat.” January 8 at the Sanibel Public Library, City of Sanibel officials didn’t agree, 770 Dunlop Road, beginning at 7 p.m. however, and just after the hostess had The two districts are the Fire and returned to The Timbers as the traffic Rescue District and the Public Library had dissipated, Asen was served with a District. Each levies property taxes to notice of violation of the city’s sign ordi- support its operation. Fire Chief Danny nance. Duncan and Library Commissioner Linda “I guess I’ll have to find out if I can get Kramer will talk about the history, mis- a special permit for the few days every sion, governance, finances and staffing year when this traffic back-up occurs,” he of their respective districts. There will be said with a grin. time for audience questions and discus- Fire Chief Danny Duncan Library Commissioner Linda Kramer sion. Residents will find out what they are vote. Registration assistance will be avail- that encourages informed and active getting for their tax dollars. able from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on those participation in government, works to Swearing-In The League will also provide a voter days. For more information, contact the increase understanding of major public registration table at Bailey’s General Store League at [email protected]. policy issues and influences public policy Ceremony on January 12, 19 and 26 as well as The League of Women Voters is through education and advocacy. February 2 to assist anyone who is a resi- a nonpartisan political organization n Tuesday, January 8 at 7:30 dent of Florida, but not yet registered to a.m., Lee County Clerk of Court OLinda Doggett and Lee County Happy Hour Tax Collector Larry Hart will take the Island Grooming, LLC oath of office during a swearing-in cer- Under New Management Sign A Violation emony in the Commission Chambers on the second floor of the Old Lee Striving to imbers Restaurant owner Matt Asen County Courthouse (2120 Main Street, keep Sanibel says he thought he was providing Downtown Ft. Myers). Ta service by letting motorists who The ceremony will be followed by and Captiva‛s were stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic canines and an 8:00 a.m. reception in the Old outside his restaurant on Tarpon Bay Courthouse lobby on the first floor. The felines well Road know how long it would take them weekly board meeting will begin at its groomed! to get off island. usual 9:30 a.m. starting time. The public He tried to turn lemons into lemon- is invited to attend all inauguration activi- Whitney Angi Kelly ade by inviting the weary road warriers Kauffman ties and the board meeting. Goodhand Barrios inside. For additional information, call event Groomer Owner Bather One of the restaurant hostesses stood coordinators Rita Miller at 533-2766 or (239) 472-7297 By appointment only on the bike path with a sign that said Joanne Robertson at 533-6061. 695 Tarpon Bay Road • Sanibel, FL 33957 • [email protected]

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They include Speak At ABWA Sunshine Grille and a soon-to-be-opened fishing themed restaurant off the Sanibel What’s Happening At Meeting Causeway – SS Hookers. he Sanibel Chapter of the In addition, Stilwell is very actively The House In 2013 involved in the community. She serves on American Business Women’s’ The Greatest Show On Sanibel TAssociation is delighted that Sandy the board of directors of Florida Shoes Stilwell will be presenting an intriguing Bank with banks in Sarasota, Venice, Presenting: discussion entitled Entrepreneurship Englewood and Fort Myers; she is on the and Leading Others to Reach their board of trustees of Hodges University “Cirque Vertigo” Gala Potentialon Tuesday, January 8 at 5:30 and The Resort & Hospitality School of Jan. 26, 2013 p.m. Florida Gulf Coast University; she serves Stilwell was born and raised in Lee on Captiva Community Panel; on the $100 Tickets on sale now County. She has always been self- board of directors of Pace Center for employed and has sought the best in Girls; and on the board for The Salvation Dance Series Dates each of her employees, urging them to Army of Lee, Hendry & Glades Counties. Feb. 22 grow as she grew her own businesses. Additionally, she is on the Gulfshore Life Sandy reports that many of her numerous Magazine advisory board and is a trustee Wedding House Party employees (in her 11 businesses) started of the Southwest Florida Wine Fest. with her at entry level positions and now Stilwell’s discussion with ABWA will March 15 serve in management positions. Although Sandy Stilwell begin with an overview of not only her Swamp Party her original businesses were located in the patrons feeling that they had a very own business development but also of Fort Myers, she decided that she wanted special and unique experience. Each of her approach to working with others in April 13 to own a business in a location where she her business accomplishes this objective. ways that encourages the best attributes House of Soul & R&B herself would want to vacation. Thus her Sandy says of herself “I work hard and I and potential of each person, enabling acquisition of Captiva Island Inn became play hard. I love what I do” him or her to expand and maximize their $20/ticket potential. The format will then be one of a reality. As she spent time on Captiva, Well known not only on Captiva View party Photos she realized how much she enjoyed the and Sanibel, but in Fort Myers, too, her an”ask and answer” approach, so that charm of the people and the environ- businesses include Key Lime Bistro, RC the audience has the opportunity to have www.islandphotographyllc.com ment, so she decided to expand her busi- Otters, Sunshine Seafood Café & Wine their questions addressed. ness ventures on Captiva. Bar, Cantina Captiva, Captiva Pizza, The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. at CLASSES Stilwell reports that she is passionate Latte’da Coffee Shop, Captiva Island Inn, The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle about her work, the people she works Celebration Center and Paradise Center. Way on Sanibel. Guests are welcome. If with and the services she provides. She It is quite obvious that Stilwell enjoys her you are interested in attending, contact Complimentary Shell Crafting seeks to create an atmosphere that entrepreneurship as evidenced in the fun Barbara Boulton, ABWA membership Monday 10-12 noon chair, at 222-9713 or baboult@embarq- resonates with aesthetic beauty and names she has selected for each of these Crafts on Sale daily until 3 pm charms that provides a bit of interest businesses on Captiva Island. mail.com. The cost for the evening is $22, for many diverse walks of life and leaves Never losing her roots in Fort Myers, payable by check or cash. Zumba Monday/Thursday 5:45 pm Exclusively at… Tuesday/Thursday 10 am - 11 am $15 & Seasonal Packages Available From page1 Yoga Ars Nova String Trio Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 -9:45 am Marlboro Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Tanglewood and Chamber Music Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge of the Rockies. Ars Nova is comprised Tuesday at 1 pm $8 of Jennifer Kozbial (violin), John T. Posadas (viola) and Adam Satinsky (cello). Painting Musicians of Ars Nova have collaborated with eminent artists such as Edgar Meyer, Wednesday Joseph Silverstein, James Ehnes, Jeremy 10-1 pm & 1:30-4:30 pm On Sanibel For Over 20 Years! Denk, and members of the Cleveland Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm (at the East End) Quartet and Chamber Music Society of 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Lincoln Center. 472-5544 Sanibel Island The program will include Beethoven: Sanibel Community Association String Trio in D major, Op. 9, No. 2, needs your support. Go to Lisette Pantalon • Joseph Ribkoff Jean Françaix: String Trio in C major, Crazy Larry Mark O’Connor: Appalachia Waltz and www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net Ernõ Dohnányi: and Serenade for String for more information, and Trio in C major, Op. 10. Upcoming Classical Afternoon Series become a member today! concerts are pianist Priscila Navarro on January 27 and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Starling Chamber Players on February 12. Classical Afternoons are supported by Grand Patron Series Sponsor Deborah and John La Gorce. Unique Clothing for the well BIG ARTS is located at 900 Dunlop Telephone: (239) 472-2155 dressed Island Girl & Island Road, Sanibel. For more information, [email protected] Woman Size 2 - 3X Olde Sanibel Shoppes visit www.BIGARTS.org. To purchase 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957 tickets, stop by BIG ARTS or call Marks Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm 630 Tarpon Bay Road “To enrich community spirit through educational, Sat 9 am - 3 pm (at the East End) Box Office at 395-0900. cultural and social gatherings in our historic Community House.” 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 239.395.1464 The SCA is a 501c 3 Organization. 395-3455 Follow Us On Facebook 8 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 New Year’s Eve Celebration At Sanibel Recreation Center

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Nicole, Kaitlyn, Tyler and Ryan Gerrick from Chicago, Illinois Victoria Farrell of Sanibel with 18-month-old Lily Farrell Siblings John and Giselle Blocker from Chicago, Illinois

Alex Christow from Ottowa, California with juggler Jeff Lovett Bubble-blowing competitor Shevi Phillips from Michigan Volunteers Sue and Rick Sprout ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 9

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Holly Maiz and Virginia Jones will present the workshop your bodily self is based on tuning into Maiz And Jones’ the signals of sensation, correctly inter- preting the messages and learning to Bone And intervene. Secret Signals Seminars incor- porate awareness-training practices such Breath Workshops as BUNNY, biofeedback, mindfulness, submitted by Holly Maiz and Virginia yoga and meditation, in order to build Jones mastery and foster an active personal health care. This is far better than being peech often refers to our bodily caught off guard by the consequences of state. Expressions in language such negative habits that can lead to weight Sas “I can feel it in my bones,” gain, sleep disturbances, substance abuse, “Seeing you is like a breath of fresh or generalized anxiety. air,” and “Make no bones about it.” are Throughout the seminars the focus a reminder of the richness that building will be on research supported self-care awareness of sensation can lend to our interventions that can reduce those effects lives. of stress and aging that can lead to illness A January 9 workshop, Bone and and disease. Breath, is designed to increase the ability Holly Maiz and Virginia Jones, profes- to fully experience sensations. Much of sors of psychophysiology, will present the our experience of the world is a physical workshops at The Community House on experience – sensation, thoughts and feel- Sanibell. ings – all come through the body. To register call or text 699-4545 or It’s too easy on a day-to-day basis 898-1047, snail mail to P.O. 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We can regulate responses to our experiences and the expressions editorial copy to: of those responses. We can turn the volume up, turn the volume down, or we [email protected] can be totally oblivious to all of it until a Something for Everyone symptom arises that causes us to listen. Paying attention before the symptom aris- es is practicing preventative health care. ShopOnSanibel.com Building a healthy relationship with 10 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL 1948. His firm, through his leadership, Churches/ Temples UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: MEMORIAL SERVICE gained distinction in a wide scope of ANNUNCIATION GREEK 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 practice, including churches, banks, com- ORTHODOX CHURCH: The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. In Memory of mercial and residential projects, all of 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor Gordon Pohl Schopfer, which bore his unique stamp. Spanning a Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 a.m. May 5, 1916 - December 19, 2012 Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Chapel Service, 9 and 11 a.m. Full Service, career of working and building in down- emorial town Syracuse, he was an urban innova- Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. with Sunday School and Nursery Care pro- services will Fellowship Programs, Greek School, vided. Elevator access. tor and key leader in the creation and Sunday School, Bible Study ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Mbe held on promotion of a new planned civic core www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Saturday, January called the Community Plaza. As a direct BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, 12, at the Reformed result, he was chosen by I.M. Pei and The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. Church of Syracuse, Partners to be one of the principal super- Temple of the Islands meets for Friday Sunday Masses 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. 1228 Teall Ave, vising architects for the Everson Museum night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Fri. 8:30 a.m. Syracuse, New York, project. Schopfer Architects continues Hall of the United Congregational Church Communion Service Mon. and Tues. 8:30 13206. For driving 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel a.m. Confession first Saturday of the month today dedicated to maintaining the high directions, call 315-479-5472. professional standards established by its Rabbi Selwyn Geller For more information 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy Days call Gordon Pohl Schopfer, 96, went to be 239-472-0177 or [email protected] ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS founder. Gordon and his wife, Ronnie, CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: EPISCOPAL CHURCH: with Jesus on December 19 with his fam- retired to Sanibel Island, Florida in 1986, The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman 2304 Periwinkle Way between the ily at his bedside. He was born in West where they became actively involved, con- Services every Sunday 11 a.m. Bean and Baileys, 472-2173 Leyden, New York to Earl E. and Erma tributing time and talents to the Sanibel 11580 Chapin Lane on Captiva. 472-1646. Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector C. Schopfer on May 5, 1916. The family Community Association. Gordon and FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org moved to Syracuse in 1920. He attended Ronnie would come North every summer 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. public schools with significant interest in to enjoy boating with family and friends Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. the Boy Scouts, playing the trumpet and evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading Sunday School (PreK-gr.5) at 10:30 a.m. on the St. Lawrence River, returning to entrepreneurship. He earned distinction Florida before the permafrost settled in. room open, Monday, Wednesday and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Potluck in archery by winning the 1934 Junior Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November Supper 1st Wed. of the month 5:30 p.m. His quiet wisdom and subtle strength through March), Friday 10 a.m. to Morning Prayer Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Championship of the United States. made him a sought-after voice of experi- 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS He furthered his education as a gradu- ence to family and friends alike. He truly SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE ISLANDS: ate of the Syracuse University School of was one of The Greatest Generation’s 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 Meets on the first Sunday of each month Architecture in 1939. He was a member finest. His passing has left a huge hole in Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor from December through April at the Sanibel of Psi Upsilon fraternity. After gradua- the hearts of his friends, family and long- Sunday Worship Hours: Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle tion, he apprenticed in New York City time special friend, JoAnn Bock. 7:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a mem- and Washington, D.C., where he was a 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church ber’s home on the third Sunday of each Gordon was predeceased by his par- supervising architect for the production ents, Erma and Earl, beloved wife of 53 10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School month. For more information call 433-4901 of working drawings for the Pentagon classes; 11 a.m. Traditional Service with or email [email protected]. years, Ronnie, and his brother, Ralph. He Choir. Childcare available at all services. complex. He served his country for three is survived by his sons, Dr. Gary (Connie) and a half years by enlisting in the 332nd R. Schopfer of Liverpool, NY; E. Kevin Engineering Regiment of the Army Corps (Carol) Schopfer of Weston, MA; grand- of Engineers as a Captain, Supply Officer children, Cynthia (Keith) Langford of Fox To Give 2013 and a recipient of the Bronze Star in Kissimee, FL; Courtney Duclos Schopfer the European Theater. Returning home, of New York, NY; Andrew (Jana) E. Shared Scholar he met and married Rhonda F. Reed of Schopfer of Poughkeepsie, NY; and two Geneva, N.Y., moved back to Syracuse great-grandchildren, Reed Daniel and Lecture and founded Schopfer Architects in Tessa Louise. t Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ on Monday, He was born August 25, 1949 in AJanuary 28 at 7 p.m., the 2013 OBITUARY Louisville to the late Charles D. and Shared Scholar Lecture will feature Dorothy A. (Richie) Fetter and was the Professor Robin Fox, anthropologist, owner of Clark County Auto Auction in poet and essayist. Indiana for over 30 years. Mark attended Professor Fox is the University Western Kentucky University and was a Professor of Social Theory at Rutgers member of Northeast Christian Church University and the author of several and the Jeffersonville Elks Club. books, including most recently, The He was a loving husband, father, Tribal Imagination. grandfather, brother and friend. Professor Fox will address the topic Mark is survived by his wife of 33 The Ten Commandments For Today. years, Phyllis (Burba) Fetter; children, The lecture will be held at Sanibel Matthew (Kelli) Fetter, Emily Franconia Congregational United Church of Christ, (Ryan) and Sara Fetter; two grandchil- 2050 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. A Professor Robin Fox dren, Gray and Pearl Franconia; and his reception will follow. siblings, Charles (Sandy) Fetter, Janet The Shared Scholar Lecture is pre- Episcopal Church, Captiva Chapel-by- Sledge (Dan) and Debbie Klempner sented by the Christian Science Church the-Sea and the Sanibel Congregational (Andy). of Sanibel, Bat Yam Temple of the Islands United Church of Christ. Funeral services to celebrate Mark’s life (Reform), St. Michael and All Angels For more information, call 472-0497. will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 1, at Ratterman’s, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville, Kentucky. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the From page 3 two millennia. funeral home. Beginning on Tuesday, January 8 Memorial gifts in the form of contri- Biblical Studies at 10 a.m., the Tuesday Bible Study at MARK FETTER butions may be made to The Cleveland wrote a lengthy letter which today is Sanibel Congregational United Church ark Fetter, 63, of Louisville, Clinic, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, Ohio known as The Letter to the Romans. of Christ will tackle this significant work Kentucky and Sanibel Island, 44193-1655 or to St. Joseph Children’s In Romans, Paul outlines his basic with Pastor John Danner. All are invited MFlorida passed away peacefully Home, 2823 Frankfort Avenue, theology. It is the most systematic of his and no previous experience is necessary. in the early hours of Friday, December Louisville, Kentucky 40206. letters, and provides major insights into Bring a Bible, your questions and your 28. his way of thinking about the faith. It imagination. has been a very influential letter in the Call 472-0497 for more information. ensuing centuries, and is often quoted by The church is located at 2050 Periwinkle theologians and other writers in the last Way. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 11 Health Forum At St. Michael Come for the beaches.... & All Angels emory Loss is the topic of a Discover the Shopping talk to be presented by Dotty MSt. Amand at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall. St. Amand, the Executive Director of Arden Courts Memory Care Community in Ft. Myers, will explain the differences between memory loss and normal for- getfulness; effective communication tech- 36 shops niques for interacting with people with 4 centers memory loss; and ways of reaching out to All in 1 mile families dealing with memory loss issues. Prior to joining Arden Courts, St. Amand served for 15 years as Executive Director of the Alvin A. Dotty St. Amand Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center. families affected by memory loss issues. Instrumental in establishing Lee Elder The presentation is free and open Abuse Prevention Partnership (LEAPP), to the public. For more information, she is also a columnist for the Fort Myers call Roberta Heller, St. Michael’s parish News-Press. nurse, at 472-2173 or visit www.saintmi- St. Amand holds a Master of Social chaels-sanibel.org.. Work degree and is a licensed Nursing St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Home Administrator. With 25 years of Church is located at 2304 Periwinkle experience in the field of aging, she is Way, Sanibel. dedicated to helping individuals and their

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This is a the central point for the study of the heads, one of our town where buildings bear the names history of baseball in the United States own Rotarians, John of the rich and famous of days gone and beyond. It displays baseball-related Mason, had nostalgic visions of a field by. Cooperstown remains, to this day, artifacts and exhibits, and honors those of dreams to tell us about at the recent proud of the past and proud of how who have excelled in playing, manag- meeting. His visions were of Doubleday they maintain a small-town attitude, ing and serving the sport. The Hall’s Field in Cooperstown, New York, while providing a full and rich variety of motto is “Preserving History, Honoring located only two village blocks from the experiences for their residents and visi- Excellence, Connecting Generations.” National Baseball Hall of Fame. tors. So why not plan a trip to upstate New Cooperstown is the epicenter of The Baseball Hall of Fame certainly York and check it out yourself? is a major draw to Cooperstown, and An upcoming date to note is January John Mason tourists flock to America’s favorite past- 8, when the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary American baseball history and memo- time mecca. Each year, the baseball will be sponsoring the Sanibel-Captiva rabilia. Cooperstown bears the name world focuses on Cooperstown dur- Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at of Judge William Cooper, the father of ing the annual Hall of Fame Induction the Sanibel Recreation Center. At the writer James Fenimore Cooper (Last of Cereony. Held during the last weekend lunch, Rotarian Chet Sadler will be pre- Supplying the islands with ART the Mohicans). 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Conveniently located on Periwinkle Way across from Sanibel Community Park 14 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 Bird’s Eye View and take any necessary steps to minimize not going to prey on them? I don’t try frightening them. Sometimes, that can to convince them that humans are not Wildlife Viewing By Canoe even mean backing away from the birds if predators. I figure that is a “given.” I only they are acting a little too nervous. try to convince them that we have already (Or Kayak) In The Refuge As a general rule, if we are close to eaten today; that, by talking, we are giv- the birds, I will not let anyone else touch ing away our position because we are not by there. What do you make your customers a paddle (the less arm-waving, the bet- on the hunt; we are just passing through. Mark ‘Bird’ Westall do... get out and walk?” I smile and tell ter). There have even been times when Many people believe that the way to them that that’s the best time to go in the I have maneuvered three canoes at approach wildlife is to be quiet and try he week canoe because the birds are hungry and before last, I once, with no one else paddling but me. to sneak up on them. But that is exactly much more tolerant of our presence, and Three canoes kept close together are what a hungry predator would do. A Twrote about since the birds like to feed right at the how this time of less frightening than a group of canoes recently fed predator doesn’t care if the little tributaries flowing off of the mudflats spread apart. Also, taking the paddling prey animals see him (or her). I always year presents some into the deeper creeks (where our canoes of the best condi- away from my customers lessens the pos- get a kick out of watching someone can go), we can easily pass by the birds sibility of someone accidentally making a (especially photographers) along Wildlife tions for birding in very close and sometimes even beach the Refuge, espe- “gunshot” sound by bumping the paddle Drive trying to get a better close-up view the canoes on the edge of the mudflats against the side of the canoe. of the wildlife: they crouch down low, cially if the strong and the birds will walk around the canoes low tides can be I also try to keep the canoes from stare directly at their (prey) and see how while they are feeding. pointing at the birds. I explain it to my quietly they can get close to them. combined with strong, cold winds blow- Those that are paddling on the trips ing out of the northwest. The resulting customers this way: “Which would make No wonder that behavior makes the usually generate enough body heat to you feel more frightened – a grizzly bear birds nervous! mudflat exposure attracts thousands of keep themselves warm, and for those in wading birds and shorebirds and, occa- walking past you, or a grizzly walking I tell the folks on my trips, “How my canoe that are not paddling (usually past you, noticing you are there and turn- would you feel if you were up in the sionally, their predators (like the rare passengers in my never touch a paddle, I peregrine falcon and the more common ing and walking straight towards you? I Rocky Mountains and you saw a moun- can do all the work), I bring along some suspect both might make you nervous, tain lion, and as soon as he saw you, he bald eagle). army surplus wool blankets and every- And boy, right after I wrote that but the second scenario might cause you crouched down low, kept an eye on you body stays “toasty” warm. Now, since my to have a heart attack.” and started quietly trying to get closer article, we started getting a series of cold canoe trips are not limited to remaining fronts passing through, dropping the tem- Another technique I try to follow is to to you? Would you think he was merely just along Wildlife Drive, we can explore not approach the birds with the sun at trying to “commune” with humanity, or peratures and providing lots of mudflats the outer reaches of the Refuge and dis- for the hungry birds to feed on, perfect my back. I try to give the advantage of would you think he was looking for his cover another world not visible from the the sun to the birds; they are more willing next meal?” for birding along Wildlife Drive in the Drive. For us, the birds can be seen in a Refuge and – particularly for me – perfect to tolerate our presence if they can keep I believe that the birds have gotten more intimate atmosphere. an eye on us more easily. There isn’t a used to the people along the Wildlife for one of my canoe trips off of Wildlife But along with the fabulous birdwatch- Drive. fighter pilot in the world that wants his Drive. But when we leave the edge of the ing comes an increased responsibility. enemy to get between him and the sun. Drive in a canoe or kayak, we are break- It’s funny, but when these cooler con- If they are feeding on the mudflat after ditions exist and the locals are thinking A bird that has difficulty watching us is ing the rules that the birds have come to a cold night and we come by, they may a more nervous bird and more likely to accept; we are going into their world and about digging out their long underwear, not seem to care as much if there is a people will ask me, “How do you do move to a more advantageous spot on their instinct is telling them that the rea- canoe full of predators in the neighbor- the mudflat. son we are going there is to kill them. your canoe trips in conditions like that? hood watching them because they are It’s so cold and there isn’t any water out One behavior I do not worry too I think it’s great when people want to hungry, but I must watch them closely much about around the birds, how- leave the relative safety of Wildlife Drive ever, is whether we are talking or not. and go out to explore the wilderness Sometimes, people on my trips will ask area of the Refuge. I mean… I love it out Open 7 days a week me, “Bird, if you are really trying to there. But remember, just because you minimize the negative impacts we might know you are not there to kill the birds, Sun - Thurs 8AM -6PM cause the birds, well, then, why don’t they believe there is a very strong pos- you shut up? Your voice is going to scare sibility that that is exactly why you left the Fri & Sat 8AM - 8PM them!” Other people suggest that I have Drive. Serving Captiva been doing these trips for so long that If you want to commune with the the birds have “habituated” to my voice, birds of the mudflats in a canoe or kayak, Since 1940 just as they have done to the people on follow these few simple rules I have just Wildlife Drive, and there may be some mentioned, and not only will your wildlife truth to that. experience increase dramatically, but the Groceries • Dairy Products • Produce But if I can’t convince an “intelligent” stress-level experienced by the birds will Suntan Lotion • Health and Beauty Aids • ATM human being that having an untamed be lessened also. (meaning: not having been fed by people) A former city council member and Imported and Domestic Beer & Wine alligator in the lake in his backyard is mayor, Mark “Bird” Westall has owned not as dangerous as texting while driving and operated Canoe Adventures, Inc. Postcards • Books • Greeting Cards his car, how am I going to convince the on Sanibel for over 33 years. Visit birds (with supposedly less “reasoning” www.canoewithbirdwestall.com for Liquor • Cocktail Mixers capabilities than humans) that we are more information. Andy’s Island Seafood Mobile Market Tues & Thurs 10AM - 2PM Lighthouse Café THIS WEEK’S FEATURES WORLD’S BEST BREAKFAST Happy RELAX Breakfast 7am to 3pm, Lunch 11am to 3pm Riesling Now Serving Dinner New Year! $ 95 5 to 9 Thru April 6. 362 Periwinkle Way 11500 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva (East End of Sanibel) 472-2374 239-472-0303 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 15 ‘Ding’ Darling Kicks Off Inaugural Film Series With Aldo Leopold Film he “Ding” Darling Refuge debuts its inaugural eight-week Film Series on Wednesday, January 9 at 3:30 p.m. with the documentary Green Fire. The Tfilm explores the life and legacy of legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and the many ways his land ethic philosophy lives on in the work of people and organizations all over the country. Green Fire shares highlights from Leopold’s life and extraordinary career, explain- ing how he shaped conservation and the modern environmental movement. It also illustrates his continuing influence by exploring current projects that connect people and land at the local level. Meet urban children in Chicago learning about local foods and ecological restora- tion; ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico, who maintain healthy landscapes by work- ing on their own properties and with their neighbors in cooperative community con- servation efforts; and wildlife biologists who are bringing threatened and endangered species -- from cranes to Mexican wolves -- back to the landscapes where they once thrived. Learn how Leopold’s vision of a community that cares about both people and land ties all of these modern conservation stories together, and offers inspiration and insight for the future. Admission is free to the film, which is sponsored by The Sanctuary Golf Club and “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS). Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Aldo Leopold For more information about the Film Series, call 472-1100 or visit www.dingdar- courtesy of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, www.aldoleopold.org lingsociety.org/films. All films begin at 2:30 p.m., except where noted below. Jeffrey Kimball at 7 p.m.) Upcoming “Ding” Darling Film Series events: • March 6 – America’s Darling: The Story of Jay N. “Ding” Darling • January 9 – Green Fire • March 20 – Addicted To Plastic • January 23 – Birds of the Gods • April 3 – Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition • February 6 – Winged Migration To support DDWS and the refuge with a tax-deductible gift, visit www.dingdarling- • February 20 – End of the Line society.org or contact Birgie Vertesch at 292-0566 or [email protected]. • February 27 – Central Park Effect (Special evening presentation with filmmaker

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Shell museum collection volunteers Tom Risher and Ann Moeder local shells. Volunteers During this one-hour session, you will find out more about the museum’s gen- Sought At The eral volunteer needs and, in particular, about its significant initiative of organiz- Shell Museum ing, processing and cataloging the col- nterested in shells, museums, educa- lection of more than 115,000 lots. The tion or non-profit work? Looking for museum staff will work with your time, Ia fun and rewarding way to donate talent and interest to find the perfect fit your time to a great educational institu- for you. Waverunners-Parasailing-Yamaha Scooters-Bicycles-Beach Chairs & Umbrellas-Sailboats tion on Sanibel? The Bailey-Matthews The next volunteer information session Skimboards-SUPs-Golf Carts-Banana Boat Rides-Scoot Coupes-Cayo Costa WR Tours Shell Museum invites you to participate is scheduled for Friday, January 18 from No-See-Um Repellent-Sunglasses-Freestyle & Momentum Watches-YOLO Gear-GoPro HD in an orientation session designed to 9 to 10 a.m. in the museum auditorium. Sector 9-Arbor-Kahuna-Dregs-Gravity & Krown Longboards-Kahuna Big Stick-Beach help interested community members RSVP by Wednesday, January 16. For Accessories-Indo Boards-Slackline-Kids Clothing-Waboba-Zap Skimboards-Cool Hats learn more about the museum and its questions or additional information, con- volunteer opportunities. tact Laura Richardson, collection manag- Volunteers from the community play a er, at 395-2233 ext. 16 or lrichardson@ YOLO Watersports, Inc.      crucial role in helping the shell museum shellmuseum.org or Diane Thomas, pub- educate the public about shells and mol- lic programs specialist, at 395-2233 ext.     ! "    #$"! " lusks, further awareness of nature and 11 or [email protected]. promote collection-based research about  16 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 6&&) 6DQLEHO&DSWLYD&RQVHUYDWLRQ)RXQGDWLRQ

Come explore our natural world Coyote and Bear Tales — Jan. 9 A coyote and a Florida black bear were recently documented on the island for the first time; the black bear was relocated to north Florida this past year. Come and learn about the behaviors of these two new species. Coyotes have now moved into every county in Florida. Both hu- Snook caught aboard one of Jon Fetter’s charters man and bear populations are growing in Flor- call him at 229-4705 or e-mail captain- ida. Eighty percent of a bear’s diet comes from Sanibel Island [email protected]. insects and fruits. Wednesday, January 9 at 10 a.m. The Sanibel Island Fishing Club meets Fishing Club monthly through season and sponsors Tank Talk – January 8 several group outings as well as lending The Nature Center has educational ambassadors living in tanks, in- Meeting support for various fishing related chari- cluding Indie the endangered Indigo snake, Jewel the Diamond Back submitted by Charles Sobczak ties and organizations such as START, Terrapin, Happy the Florida Snapping turtle, Salty the mangrove wa- Lee Reefs and the Sanibel Sea School. ter snake, plus baby box turtles and critters in the touch tank. Take a n Tuesday, January 8, the For information on joining the club, guided tour to learn about and feed these living ambassadors. Sanibel Island Fishing Club will contact Rol Campbell at 472-8994 or Tuesday, January 8 at 10 a.m Ohold its first monthly meeting of attend the next meeting. The Sanibel the new year. The meeting will begin Island Fishing Club has been an active Tides and Currents — Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the north room of The social club for more than 28 years on the If you have wondered why the islands some- Community House, located at 2173 island. To learn more about the club, to Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. The fea- view catch photos or to explore fish reci- times have just one tide a day? In the past tured speaker, Captain Jon Fetter, will pes, go to www.sanibelislandfishingclub. few years more people have become aware begin his presentation at 7 p.m. sharp. com. of the Florida Shelf. Where is it and why There is no admission charge for the is it important? Come to this introduction event and the angling public is cordially Shore Fishing: to how water behaves as the earth spins, the invited to attend. moon orbits and the winds blow. Captain Fetter concentrates his Don't Harm The Fish angling in the back waters of Estero Bay, by Capt. Matt Mitchell Wednesday, January 9 at 2 p.m. San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound. His fishing philosophy is simple: “Fishing Turtle Tracks — January 10 is supposed to be fun!” The name of Sanibel Island has one of the first sea turtle monitoring programs his charter is called Catching The Cure in the country and several hundred nests are laid on Sani- Backcountry Fishing and he parks his bel and Captiva every summer. SCCF coordinate over one 18-foot Baycraft flats boat at Fish Tale Marina, located on the southern end of hundred volunteers who monitor San-Cap beaches daily. anding a big fi sh from the Estero Island. Learn about the sea turtles that nest on our beaches. beach can be hard on the fi sh. Thursday, January 10 at 10 a.m. Although Captain Fetter does fish some near shore reefs and ledges, his LDragging a fi sh up onto the Weeds and Seeds – January 7 primary fishing skills are focused on the sand if you’re going to release it is We are a group of amateur botanists who enjoy finding and identifying big three game fish of Southwest Florida not an option as it usually damages - snook, redfish and tarpon. He has been or kills the fi sh. native plants on Sanibel. Our walks, visiting different locations on Sani- fishing the backwater country for almost bel, last for two hours, and are guided by a leader with a plant list. The • Hold the fi sh in the water while 20 years and is a sponsored guide on the you unhook it if you’re going to group will meet at the Nature Center porch. Depending on the location Bass Pro Shops Professional Staff. He release it. visited, you may need parking money. Please bring a hat, water, sun- is a frequent guest on ESPN’s Reel Talk block and comfortable enclosed shoes with socks. For more information, Radio and writes monthly articles for • The less you can touch a fi sh please contact Candice Etheridge at 395-9498. Mondays at 8:45 a.m Coastal Angler Magazine. Jon also offers before release the better for the fi sh. a weekly fishing report and ongoing blog • If you want a picture with the EXPLORE OUR NATURE CENTER, TRAILS AND OBSERVATION TOWER on his website. At the meeting, he will be discussing coldwater fishing and talking to fi sh, support it as you lift it out of the Visit our Nature Center and explore four miles of walking trails and climb club members about the right gear, tackle water – and do it quickly. the tower. You’ll find a marine touch tank, exhibits with live turtles including and tactics he uses during the winter • Before releasing, revive the fi sh diamondback terrapins, an indigo snake, mangrove water snake and more. months in Southwest Florida, when many while holding it in the water; moving it Butterfly House – Take a self-guided tour of the larger game fish become more slowly back and forth so water goes challenging to hook into. over its gills. The fi sh will let you After his presentation, there will be a know when it’s ready to swim off. Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation brief question-and-answer period wherein 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road (one mile west of Tarpon Bay Road) local anglers can ask a seasoned pro how • Florida just recently changed Nature Center, Trails and Exhibits: Open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. they can increase their catch out on the the regulations on fi shing from shore. Native Plant Nursery: Open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 10 - 3 windy waters of winter. Florida residents as well as out of To learn more about Captain Jon state visitors need a fi shing license to (239) 472-2329 www.sccf.org Fetter, go to www.catchfishnow.com. To fi sh from shore. book a back bay or near shore charter, ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 17 Museum Launches New Year With Exciting Programs, Events he Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is Tstarting the new year with a great lineup ‘n’ of speakers and events for the month of January. grab go • Natural Science Lecture Series: Dr. Brian Thur., 1.3.2013 - Wed., 1.9.2013 LaPointe, Wednesday, January, 9 from 2 to 3 p.m., Museum Auditorium From Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Assorted Oceanographic Institution, 99 Dr. Brian LaPointe will speak on his NASA-funded Orchids research. The lecture will ea. concern the nutrient link- 19 ages between discharges from the Caloosahatchee Dr. Brian LaPointe and Shark rivers and the development of harmful blooms in coastal waters of Southwest Florida. The event is sponsored in part by the Island Inn. • Friday Lunch Hour at the Museum: Florida Pirates – Friday, January 11 from noon to 1 p.m., Museum Education Center Authors James Kaserman and Sarah Kaserman will present their book Florida Pirates from the Southern Gulf Coast to the Keys and Beyond, which goes beyond the glamor of Hollywood pirates. You will discover the roles pirates have played in U.S. history. The book is available for pur- chase at the museum store, and there will be a book signing available after event. For more information, contact Diane Orvis Thomas at 395-2233 or email [email protected].

Turtle Tracks At SCCF Jerry’s Jerry’s earn about Tuscany Shrimp the life cycles Panini Tray Land habits of sea turtles Price will vary that nest on local 99 beaches and what 5 ea. SCCF is doing to protect them. Get an update on the save whereabouts of $1.20 save RECON2, a satel- 50¢ lite-tagged Kemp’s ridley being tracked by Mote marine lab and the Conservancy of Jerry’s Italian Rose Southwest Florida. Onion Crystal The Kemp’s 99 Fresh 49 99 Green sea turtle grazing on seagrass Rolls ridley is the world’s Salsa Water 8 Pack 1 Selected Varieties, 164 oz. 24/16.9 oz. Bottles 3 most endangered sea turtle. Juvenile Kemp’s use Pine Island Sound as a nursery. Since 1992, SCCF sea turtle volunteers and staff have monitored every inch of Sanibel and Captiva beaches each morning from May 1 thru October looking for follow us on tracks to nests laid the night before or nests that have hatched. The Turtle Tracks program is Thursday, January 10 at 10 a.m. at the Sanibel- Captiva Conservation Foundation at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. The program is free to SCCF members and children and $5 for adults. Call 472- 2329 for more information. Take a walk on the trails or visit the butterfly house fol- lowing the program. 18 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 Even though Pine Island Sound is Time To Make only roughly 17 miles long, there are just some areas I have never put in my time Your 2013 Angling to explore and work out the patterns of the fish in these places. This new year, I Resolutions plan on spending more of my down time by Capt. learning new water. We have hundreds Matt Mitchell of miles of mangrove shoreline all within easy reach in the sound, yet it still holds ew year’s so many secrets and patterns that have resolutions yet to be discovered. Ngenerally Finding these new hot spots is a two- come and go with part thing: when you do go and put in what seems like your time fishing new areas and they turn most of them being out to not be productive, it’s still a learn- about not doing, ing experience. Simply eliminate these changing or cutting places until a different tide or season. back on something Fishing is so much more than just catch- you probably enjoy ing fish, it’s also about knowing there are (i.e. smoking, drinking, eating, etc.) not fish in a area. When you do get it What makes sense to me this time of right, though there is nothing sweeter or year is making a resolution to do more more satisfying than breaking the code of something you enjoy doing. This and finding a brand new honey hole that could be catching that personal best fish has been right under your nose for years. of a certain species, introducing some- Another thing I plan on doing more one new to the joy of fishing or even of this year is spending more time fishing learning a new area, species or tech- near shore structure. Our local waters are nique that you simply have never put in loaded with wrecks, rock piles, live bot- the time to learn. tom and ledges many within a few miles Fishing as much as I do, I often find of the beach. For years now, I have had myself getting into the rut of fishing the a huge book of GPS numbers that I got same productive places over and over. from a longtime offshore guide. Going Working as a guide, I understand that this through these numbers will be quite a is what I get paid for and returning to hot process, first to organize them, then to spots is a big huge part to consistently pick out the ones that are close enough A personal best tarpon is always a good new years resolution catching quality fish. Guiding is basically to fish. Then comes the much more taking your anglers/clients to the places enjoyable part of going out to the marks No matter many hours a year I’m fish. Lucky for us anglers, though, even you caught fish in the days and trips to see what is out there. This is a huge lucky enough to spend on the water, it the small percentage we do know means prior, and taking as much of the guess project as there are simply hundreds of just seems there is never enough time to awesome fishing. work as possible out of fishing. I have numbers. I have purchased a handheld do it all. Our small little area on the Gulf Happy New Year everyone, and learned over the years though scouting GPS for this sole purpose but have yet to of Mexico offers so many opportunities thanks for reading! Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing out new areas without clients is what get around to spending the time to enter that even a lifetime of fishing will not local waters since he moved to Sanibel catches fish with clients. in the numbers. This will be the year. reveal them all... no matter how hard you in 1980. He now lives in St. James City and works as a back country fishing guide. If you have comments or ques- Send Us Your Fish Tales tions email [email protected]. BOAT he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. 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Red-bellied woodpecker Audubon Bailey Tract Bird Walk he next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Bonsai tree bird walk will be Saturday, January T5 at The Bailey Tract. Please Red-bellied woodpecker at Prairie Pines Preserve unipers, including their horticul- make a note of the new meeting place. tural needs and how to style and Take Island Inn Road across from guided nature walk will take place on 1/4 Mile Loop Boardwalk at Prairie Jrefine them, will be the focus of the Bailey’s and meet at the back entrance Pines Preserve on Saturday, January 5 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Participants can Saturday, January 19, meeting of the to the Bailey Tract. Parking is free. Ameet in the parking lot at 18400 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers. Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida. These bird walks are open to the public The event will allow people to explore the wonders of this 2650-acre Conservation The featured speaker will be Dorothy and all levels of experience. A $2.00 20/20 preserve from an ADA-compliant boardwalk. This hour-long stroll will traverse Schmitz. donation is appreciated. Call Hugh a seasonal marsh while offering information about the birds, butterflies, and plants that The 9:00 a.m. meeting will be held at Verry at 395-3798 for details. call it home. the Support Personnel Association of Lee Restroom facilities are available and the degree of difficulty is easy. Please remem- County (SPALC) Building at 6281 Metro ber to bring items you may need during the walk (i.e., water, hat, sunscreen, binocu- Plantation Road, Fort Myers. Guests are lars, camera, closed-toed shoes or boots, etc.) invited. Members are asked to bring their For more information call 707-2206 or log on to www.conservation2020.org for junipers for critique and styling advice. Read us online at more information. This event is provided in cooperation with Lee County Parks and The public is invited to attend the IslandSunNews.com Recreation. The tour and parking are free. meeting. There is no charge for attending and parking is free. Bonsai is a horticultural art of growing trees in pots. It had its origins in China lowmouth, yellowfin and tiger grouper; A similar closure will also take effect in and Japan. Information about bonsai and Seasonal scamp; red hind; rock hind; coney; and federal waters of the Atlantic. the association will be available at the graysby. State waters in the Atlantic are Grouper information, including Gulf meeting. Grouper Closures from shore to three nautical miles out. of Mexico and Atlantic grouper regula- For additional information, call Jim everal species of grouper will The harvest of these species of grou- tions, is available online. Go to MyFWC. Bremer at 482-7543, visit the website, close to recreational and com- per in Atlantic state waters will remain com/Fishing and select “Saltwater” www.bonsaiswfl.org or contact Bonsai Smercial harvest starting January 1 closed through April 30, reopening May then “Recreational Regulations” and Society of Southwest Florida, Inc., in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, 1. The harvest closure was established “Grouper.” PO Box 2691, Fort Myers Beach, FL including Monroe County. This seasonal to ensure the long-term sustainability of 33932. closure includes gag, black, red, yel- Atlantic grouper species. A Captiva Island Tradition Since 1976 Captiva’s Finest Waterfront Restaurant Come by Land.... or Come by Sea...

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Coyote And Bear Tales At SCCF If Our Seafood Were Any Fresher, n Wednesday January 9, come to SCCF and Olearn about two new- We Would Be Serving It Under Water! comer species to the islands. A coyote and a Florida black bear were documented on the island for the first time in the win- ter of 2011. Come and learn about the behaviors of these two new species and how to live with them. Coyotes have now moved into every county in Florida. Both human and bear popula- tions are growing in Florida. The island black bear was recently relocated to a new ter- ritory and then needed to be relocated again. There is a family of coyotes that islanders will hear again this winter season when the snow- birds arrive and the song dogs sing in response to sirens. The program is free to chil- dren and SCCF members, $5 ® Lazy Flamingo, Inc. Lazy Flamingo 2, Inc. for adults and starts at 10 a.m. 6520-C Pine Avenue 1036 Periwinkle Way Call 472-2329 for more Sanibel, FL 33957 Sanibel, FL 33957 information. Four 239-472-5353 239-472-6939 Lazy Flamingo 3, Inc. Lazy Flamingo 4, Inc. Great 16501 Stringfellow Rd 12951 McGregor Blvd. Bokeelia, FL 33922 Ft. Myers, FL 33919 Locations! 239-283-5959 239-476-9000 Coyote roadside ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 23 Shells Found Tank Talks At SCCF n Tuesday, November 27 at 10 Oa.m., join an SCCF biologist for Tank Talks in the SCCF Nature Center. The SCCF Nature Center has educational ambassadors living in tanks. There is Indie the endan- gered indigo snake, Jewel the diamondback terrapin, Happy the Florida snapping turtle, Salty the mangrove water snake, plus baby box turtles and critters in the Jewel, the diamondback terrapin touch tank. Take a guided tour to learn about these living ambassadors, many of which are SCCF research subjects. The cost of the talk is $5, with SCCF members and children free. SCCF is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Call 472-2329 for more information.

Julianne, Cee Cee, Katey and Lizzie atey Potter (15), Cee Cee Ely (13), Julianne Potter (10) and Lizzie Ely (8) of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Rome, Georgia found alphabet cones on Captiva Kwhile staying at Captiva Shores. They said “This is the way to celebrate Christmas!”

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Baby barn owl Photos courtesy of CROW An Inside Look At Baby bobcat sleeping Wildlife Recovery Baby screech owl submitted by Claudia Burns teens, free for members and children 12 and under. The fee includes the presenta- he CROW Picture Show offers an tion, plus the opportunity to explore the insider’s look at why critters come hospital’s hands-on educational facility Tto CROW, and features photos of and become familiar with CROW’s efforts the wild animals who wind up there. to save wildlife through compassion, care Last year, CROW (Clinic for the and education. Jack Collins Rehabilitation of Wildlife) – Southwest For more information, call 472-3644 ack Collins of North Webster, Florida’s only wildlife hospital – cared ext. 228. To learn more about CROW, Indiana found zig zags, olives, tulip for 4,253 sick, injured and orphaned visit www.crowclinic.org. Jand lightening whelk at Blind Pass animals. Of the 200 different species, while staying at Palm Lake. Jack said “I 58 percent were birds, with 36 per- like zig zags” cent mammals and six percent reptiles/ amphibians. Baby raccoon Due to restrictions imposed by gov- The next CROW Picture Show will be Share your community news with us. ernmental agencies, CROW cannot allow held on Friday, January 11 at 11 a.m. visitors to view patients in person. But in in the CROW Healing Winds Visitor Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 this 30-minute presentation, visitors will Education Center at 3883 Sanibel- see numerous photos of current and past Captiva Road, across from The Sanibel or email [email protected] patients, with commentary by Claudia School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for Burns, a veteran clinic volunteer. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 25 Shells Found

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Glenda and Richard Phillips lenda and Richard Phillips, from England, found a flat scallop, Gjunonia, queen helmet and alpha- IL TESORO RISTORANTE bet cone at Blind Pass on Saturday, December 22. They were thrilled to have found such nice souveniers to take FINE ITALIAN CUISINE back home. inspired by Island Fare in a bistro style

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The shell finds ichelle Zepp and Eric Russell of Fort Myers found two alphabet Mcones, a bittersweet, a piece of a junonia, lion’s paw, a horse conch and a flat scallop on December 22 at Blind Pass, on the Captiva side. Michelle said, “It was a great day shelling there.” Fish Tacos!

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The Mill, oil on Masonite, by Jean Eaton IG ARTS presents the Art Council of Southwest Florida and the Julia Dry BSanibel-Captiva Art League’s Shadows & Reflections juried visual arts exhibit, open through January 12. BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery is displaying original works in a variety of media from Weiman Mo Gloria Kreckel and Bob Krepin more than 60 artists, with “reflections and shadows.” The judge for this exhibit Merit Awards went to Mary Klunk, is Dana Roes, professor of art at Edison Deborah Butler, Michelle Buelow, Carl State College. The show’s chairs are Neil Schwartz and Carol McArdle. The Gerry Glaser and Sherry Collier. Holman Memorial Award was given to A reception and awards ceremony was Pat Baker. Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane held on December 14 in Phillips Gallery. chose Dannica Walker’s Interreflection The exhibit’s first place winner is Carol for the Mayor’s Choice Award. People’s Rosenberg for Community Series #7. Choice Award was a tie, awarded to Jean Second place went to Celeste Borah for Eaton for The Mill and Candy Scothorn Theater in the Sky. Third place went to for Diamonds on the Ocean. Artwork Weimen Mo for Metro Extension Bridge by Sanibel School students Julia Dry and Under Construction. Haley Keller is also displayed in the exhibit. Haley Keller Cassandra and Joel Soobitsky

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The Goldfish Bowl, acrylic, by Jane Hudson BIG ARTS Founders Gallery. The artists Pina Olson, Sierra Begg and Ashton Begg It’s Raining Cats reception is Friday, January 25, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery hours are And Dogs Exhibit The prospectuses, information about from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday IG ARTS invites artists to submit awards and prizes, and other detailed and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays information about Calls to Artists are beginning in January. fine art to be considered for the It’s Raining Cats and Dogs juried visual available at www.BIGARTS.org. Phillips Gallery Patron Sponsor B Founders Gallery Visual Arts Patron FineMark National Bank & Trust. arts exhibit. The exhibit will feature art- works in many types of media with feline- Season Sponsor is Deborah and John La For additional information about these Gorce. exhibits, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop and canine-themed art (theme is open to interpretation). Entries must be delivered For more information, stop by BIG Road on Sanibel; call 395-0900; e-mail ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road; call 395- [email protected]; or log on to www. Tuesday, January 15. The exhibit is Shadow Man, acrylic by Tania Begg open January 17 through February 28 in 0900; e-mail [email protected]; or log BIGARTS.org. (model was Ashton Begg) on to www.BIGARTS.org.

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California Surf, Inc. in concert in BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall. Fun, Fun, Fun! Co-chairs Maddy Hanlon and Sherry Halloran have been planning the event, Wally Puzio and Chef Mike Patnode Planned For which will include an auction of surf- Sponsor is Chico’s FAS, Inc. and boards hand-painted by local artists. Sponsor is Henderson, Franklin, Starnes Annual Benefit Catering will be provided by several local & Holt, P.A. Call Kara Minoui at 472- ll are invited to BIG ARTS Annual restaurants including Bailey’s, Cip’s Place, 9700 for information about sponsoring Benefit on Monday, February 25. Doc Ford’s Sanibel, Island Cow, Il Cielo, this event. AThe beach party evening includes Island Pizza, Jacaranda, Sweet Melissa’s For more information or to purchase Read us online at dinner followed by a concert with Café, Traders, and Zebra Frozen Yogurt. tickets, visit www.BIGARTS.org, stop by California Surf, Inc. Tickets start at $125. The evening BIG ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Road, IslandSunNews.com One of the greatest beach party bands begins at 6:30 p.m. with fun fare in BIG or call Marks Box Office at 395-0900. around, California Surf, Inc. has toured ARTS Boler Garden. for years with the biggest names in surf Grand Benefactor Sponsor is John music, including Jan and Dean and The M. and Mary Jo Boler. Grand Patron Beach Boys. The band, made up of Matt Sponsors are Deborah and John La Jardine, Billy Hinsche, Bobby Figueroa, Gorce, Patricia and Davis Thurber, Ed Carter, and Philip Bardowell, will be ’Tween Waters Inn, Congress Jewelers, playing all the classic surf-music era songs and The L.A.T. Foundation. Patron GEORGE & WENDY’S SEAFOOD GRILLE

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Grand Entrance acrylic, by Charles L. Lister Lunch, Dinner & George & Wendy’s Seafood Grille Late Night Menuu LUNCH Visual Arts Exhibit Only All Day Opens January 17 In Phillips Gallery Happy Hour on EXPRESS the Island Under $10 w/Beverage IG ARTS invites artists to submit fine art that incorporates paper to be 11am-3pm daily considered for the Crossing the Line with Paper juried visual arts exhibit. BEntries must be delivered for judging Tuesday, January 15. This exhibit is Outdoor Seatingg Through Jan 31 open January 17 through February 28 in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery. The Juror is w/coupon Ron Bishop, who is the director of the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Edison State College. He will present a talk at 2:30 p.m. on January 15. The awards presentation and artists reception is Friday, January 25, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Awards will be given for First Place ($500), Second Place ($250), Third Place ($125), two Merit Awards ($50 each) and four Honorable Mentions. (239) 395-1263 for reservations or take-out Phillips Gallery Patron Sponsor is FineMark National Bank & Trust. Corner of Periwinkle & Tarpon Bay Road For additional information, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel; call in the Bailey’s Plaza 395-0900; e-mail [email protected]; or log on to www.BIGARTS.org. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 31 from $25 to $36 per ticket. Groups of Monday Night Movie Sheen. The film is inspired by a trip the Laugh A Lot 50 or more receive a greater discounted Sheen patriarch took with Emilio’s son, At Spamalot ticket price. Call the theater box office at The Way Taylor. It’s the story of a father whose 472-6862 for group discount rates for by Di Saggau life is jolted by the death of a wayward each show. son (played by Emilio in a cameo part). Herb Strauss Theater’s season con- he BIG ARTS Tom, played by Sheen, travels to tinues with The Marvelous Wonderettes Monday Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to (February 22 to March 23), Charles TNight Movie retreive the remains of his son who died Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle (February for January 7 while hiking in a storm in the Pyrenees. 24 to March 10) and Fully Committed is The Way, a He is a recently widowed opthalmologist (March 29 to April 27). critically acclaimed whose life has been hemmed in by con- To purchase tickets and learn more film based on a vention. He ends up on a very different about upcoming shows at BIG ARTS sacred pilgrimage sort of journey, walking the 500-mile Herb Strauss Theater, call the theater in Spain along pilgrimage. Along the way, Tom discov- box office at 472-6862 or BIG ARTS the El Camino de ers that a son who seemed to be wast- Mark Box Office at 395-0900; e-mail Santiago, or The ing his life may have been living a grand [email protected]; or log on to www. Way of Saint James. The inspiring family one after all. BIGARTS.org. drama was written and directed by Emilio In the movie, when Tom is handed Estevez and stars his father, Martin continued on page 35

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hou needst not adhere to the cult of Monty Python to get a kick out Tof Spamalot, the Arthurian musi- cal spoof currently running amok at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater through February 16. Lovingly ripped off from the cinematic cult classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot – winner of three 2005 Tony Awards, including Best Musical – follows the exploits of King Arthur and his knights as they encounter killer rab- bits, flatulent Frenchmen and a legless WHETHER YOU LOOK WEST OR LOOK DOWN, knight. Like all good Monty Python com- edy, it combines the anarchy of the Marx THE VIEW IS EQUALLY SPECTACULAR. Brothers with a British spirit of absurdity and a straight-faced irreverence toward all that is sacred. This production was directed and Just up the road awaits a true, must-do destination: the Old Captiva House, choreographed by Amy Marie McCleary, and stars Jason Loete, John Ramsey, where America’s most romantic sunset meets Captiva’s top-rated dining in a Matthew Alan Schmidt and Elizabeth charming, historic, Gulf-front location complete with live piano. Urbancyk. Local favorites Robby May, Come, feast your eyes and your appetite. Miguel Cintron and Trey Compton also Reservations 239.472.5161 X421 | Public Welcome return to the Herb Strauss Theater to keep the laughs rolling in this shameless parade of puns and slapstick. Spamalot’s book and lyrics were created by Eric Idle, a member of the original Monty Python NOT ONLY DO WE MAKE team, in collaboration with John Du Prez. EVERY NIGHT SPECIAL, The Sunday Times says Spamalot “raises silliness to an art form,” and The WE MAKE SPECIALS New Yorker hails it as “a no-holds-barred smash hit.” EVERY NIGHT. Performances of Monty Python’s Spamalot are at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, January 11 to February 16, and matinées at 2 p.m. on January 23 The Crow’s Nest is one special place, every night of the week. and February 6. An opening night recep- Tuesday Special: Prime Rib, $29.95 (for two!). tion will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Wednesday Special: Surf & Turf, $29.95. January 11. Tickets are $42 for adults, Friday Special: Fish Fry, $17.95. with children 17 and under $20. Monty Python’s Spamalot is sup- Sunday Special: Barbeque, $17.95. ported by Herb Strauss Theater Season January 4-5: The Modulators Sponsor The Sanibel Captiva Trust January 7: Captiva Crab Races Company and Show Sponsors ‘Tween January 8-12: The Modulators Waters Inn and The Jacaranda. The only professional theater on Sanibel, Herb Strauss Theater is located at 2200 Periwinkle Way. Groups of 10 or more are now eligible to take advan- tage of Herb Strauss Theater’s group discount rates for all shows, prices range 15951 CAPTIVA DRIVE ˆ 239.472.5161 ˆ TWEEN-WATERS.COM 32 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 For more information, contact Band Director Don Knowland at 415-9092, 246-4158 or [email protected]. * Names changed to protect the elderly

To advertise in the Island Sun Clarinet player Joan* performed with Band – you’ll find that most of the music Do You Know her college orchestra while she was earn- we play is pleasant and easy, with only Call 395-1213 ing a degree in music. She got a job with one or two more challenging pieces. These People? a professional orchestra, but put her clari- Most important of all, you’ll recapture he folks in the photos are Sanibel net away because she was managing the the tremendous satisfaction folks get out Community Band members. All group, not playing in it. 28 years later, of reconnecting with music. Twere active in musical groups dur- she started working in Fort Myers and ing their school years, before real life found her way to the Sanibel Community descended upon them with jobs, families Band. and a raft of responsibilities that rel- Barry* was a fine tuba player who won egated their instruments to basements a place in the Army Band, but had to or e-bay. put his instrument aside after leaving the Trombonist Harold* played in jazz military and taking a job in radio manage- and dance bands to help pay his college ment. He rediscovered the joys of per- tuition. After graduating, he supported forming music after 42 years by signing himself and his growing family with a up with the Community Band. demanding job in business, so his trom- If you ever played a musical instru- bone migrated to the attic and went ment, at any time in your life, you are unplayed for 37 years. When Harold welcome to indulge once again in the joys retired, moved to Southwest Florida, and of making music. Right now, we especial- stumbled upon the Community Band on ly need clarinet and French horn players, Sanibel, his “ax” finally came out of the but, regardless of what instrument you moth balls. play, check out the Sanibel Community N O W O P E N

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PROGRAM BEETHOVEN: STRING TRIO IN D MAJOR, OP. 9, NO. 2 JEAN FRANÇAIX: STRING TRIO IN C MAJOR MARK O’CONNOR: Appalachia Waltz ERNÕ DOHNÁNYI: SERENADE FOR Chiara Taigi as Norma BIG ARTS Opera In Cinema STRING TRIO IN C MAJOR, OP. 10 Season Continues With Norma Grand Patron Series Sponsors Deborah & John La Gorce IG ARTS continues its 2012-2013 Opera & Ballet in Cinema season on Thursday, January 10 with the opera Norma and continues with the opera BCarmen (February 27), and ballets Don Quixote (March 27), and The Rite of CONCERT Spring (April 11). All screenings are 7:00 p.m. at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall; General Admission is $20. Norma is considered Vincenzo Bellini’s magnum opus, and the apex of the bel TOM RUSH canto operatic style. The opera is the story of a high priestess forced to choose between duty and desire, due to her treasonous love for a Roman soldier. This produc- SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 8 PM tion from Teatro Antico in Taomina, Italy stars Chiara Taigi, Gregory Kunde, Irina Lungu and Giacomo Prestia. Flowing, lyrical melodies, including the infamously difficult soprano aria Casta Diva, heighten this sweeping drama. $37 LOGE: $42 BIG ARTS brings live and pre-recorded performances directly from the world’s most distinguished theaters via Emerging Cinemas, the largest all-digital theater net- CHILD 17 & UNDER: $15 work in the U.S. Nearly 100 arts institutions, media arts centers and independent art houses are connected through state-of-the-art digital technology that enables venues to exhibit exclusive arts programming. Sponsor Emerging Pictures Series Sponsors are FineMark National Bank & Trust and The David Bazemore Sanctuary Golf Club. Tickets may be purchased online at www.BIGARTS.org, by calling Marks Box Office at 395-0900 or visiting BIG ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. Attention Cooks,

We’re Looking For Recipes BIG ARTS SCHEIN PERFORMANCE HALL o you have a favorite dish you would like to share with your fellow island- JANUARY 4 – 13 ers? We are looking for recipes for a special Sanibel Community House DCookbook to be published next season as a benefit for the House. The book will be available at the Community House and at other locations around the Island. SU 6 Classical Concert: Ars Nova String Trio ...... 3:30 PM Send in your recipes by January 31. Recipes should be typed or clearly printed on M 7 Film: The Way ...... 7 PM a recipe collection sheet available at the Community House or at: www.sanibelcom- munityhouse.net. Maximum of three entries per person, please. TH 10 Opera in Cinema: Norma ...... 7 PM SA 12 Jazz Concert: Tom Rush ...... 8 PM SU 13 Island Jazz in Boler Garden ...... 3 PM MUSIC LESSONS The FORUM Lecture: Richard Norton Smith ...... 7:30 PM

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Hammerstep performing at Trafalgar Square in London, March 2012 BIG ARTS Presents Hammerstep IG ARTS presents several dance performances this season, including Irish step and hip hop dance group Hammerstep on Saturday, January 19, and BKoresh Dance Company’s Twenty Years on Saturday, February 9. Created and directed by two-time World Champion Irish step dancer Garrett Coleman and former lead of Riverdance Jason Oremus, Hammerstep made its offi- cial U.S. preview in May 2011 with two performances at the Lincoln Center Atrium alongside Grammy Award Nominee Dave Eggar. More recently, the company per- formed at the prestigious Palace Theatre on London’s West End. Garrett Coleman and Jason Oremus of Hammerstep Oremus and Coleman, with their group of tap and hip hop dancers, are attempting Hammerstep performance Benefactor Sponsor is The Ferguson Foundation and to break the preconceptions of Irish dance by fusing it with other dance forms, popular Supporter is Traders Café. culture and comedy. This groundbreaking show integrates traditional Irish step, tap and BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall is located at 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. For hip hop dance forms and presents them through cutting-edge choreography, lights and more information, visit www.BIGARTS.org. To purchase tickets, stop by BIG ARTS, sound in a way that reinvents the typical dance-show experience. or call Marks Box Office at 395-0900. Hammerstep helped organize an Irish dance flash mob with the cast of Riverdance for St. Patrick’s Day 2011 in Sydney, Australia, where 150 dancers staged an “out- break” of Irish dance. The event went viral, and gained more than two million hits on From page 31 YouTube within a year. General seating is $42, Loge seating is $47 and Student tickets are $15. Koresh The Way Dance Company’s performance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at BIG ARTS Schein Performance Hall. his son’s guidebook and backpack, he is so over- come by loss and a desire DINING SHOPPING COCKTAILS to understand his son that AWARD-WINNING BISTRO CUISINE JEWELRY, CLOTHING, BOOKS & GIFTS FINE WINES, BEERS & HAPPY HOUR MENU he sets out alone on the religious journey, which pilgrims have traversed for more than 1,000 years. A crabby, impatient man, Tom meets and crankily befriends three fellow travelers, including a Dutchman with a big appetite for life; a wound- ed chain-smoking woman from Canada; and an Irish man with a ferocious case Martin Sheen stars in The Way of writer’s block. Each member of this strange tribe finds something he or she needs along the way. Tom discovers the difference between the life we live and the life we choose. “I think the movie reminds us that we each have to embrace our brokenness,” Sheen said. “We live at a time when we are supposedly supremely connected by technology, but I don’t see it. This is a film about very different people walking together who find a way to connect with each other.” Different people will find a different message as the film goes on, just as each of the four pilgrims do. Estevez did a good job of keeping this film universal. The story is original and will move you to want to keep following their journey. The scenery is wonderful to view and adds to the mood. After the movie you are invited to a wine and cheese reception and a discussion of the film in Phillips Gallery. BIG ARTS Film Society’s Monday Night Film Series presents a mixture of criti- cally acclaimed independent and foreign films and documentaries. After each movie, a group of film buffs leads discussions on Gainer Veranda, complemented by refreshments. Films are $8 and begin at 7 p.m. in Schein Performance Hall, located at 900 1551 1551 Periwinkle Periwinkle WayWay I472-7242472-7242 Dunlop Road. LunchLunch 11–3 11-3I Happy Happy Hour Hour 3–6 3-6I Dinner Dinner 5–9:30 5-9 Films are shown in high-definition on a large screen with surround sound. Dinner reservations suggested Assistive listening devices are available. Live Sponsors are Bank of the Islands and Stan and Visnja Gembicki. Sup-porters Live!Chris DannyWorkman Morgan Every Wed. & 7-10pm Friends! are Sanibel Taxi and Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel. Music Danny Morgan & Friends Tues. & Thurs. 7-10pm For tickets, stop by BIG ARTS, call 395-0900, e-mail [email protected], or TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8PM UNTIL... log on to www.BIGARTS.org. 36 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 This morning, a female sings, chir- Invitations Mailed For Rachel Poet’s Corner ring and kykking, cashing and changing. Carson Distinguished Lecture We invite Name me submissions submitted by Kharli Rose a God who then wouldn’t become from local poets. supple and oet enthusiasts and Anyone interest- generous to such song, who wouldn’t fans of Mary Oliver ed may submit endow her their work via Pcan hear her words with silver and stars and a mean email to tutsie@ come to life when she beak. delivers a poetry reading comcast.net. Each week, indi- in February on Sanibel vidual work will James Brock is the author of four Island. After a cancel- be showcased. books of poetry. For his poetry, he lation last year for her has won numerous fellowships. He serious illness, Oliver has selected by Tanya Hochschild currently is a professor of English at recovered and will be the Florida Gulf Coast University. honorary speaker dur- Gods And New Money ing the Rachel Carson by James Brock Distinguished Lecture on Friday, February 8 at Even the European Starling – that 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael home wrecking & All Angels Church. exotic, that stowaway, that specula- The annual event is tive developer plotting hostile take-overs hosted by the Center of cavities Read us online at for Environmental and of law abiding Red-Bellies and Sustainability Education Downies IslandSunNews.com at Florida Gulf Coast – the Starling has its money, has its University and aims to God. unite the public with liter- ary scholars and other intellectuals of national and international appeal to discuss issues of sus- tainability, ethics, democ- racy and literature. Oliver Amy Bennett was chosen for her attrac- tion to the elements of Williams To Speak nature and for her ability Lecture invitations were sent to members on January 2 to inspire a similar inter- At ARTSalon est in others to their surroundings. IG ARTS will host an ARTSalon The lecture is free and open to the public, but seats will be reserved for contributors 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January to the 9th annual Fundraising Celebration, which takes place on Saturday, February B17, with Amy Bennett Williams, 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sanibel Island beachfront home of Peter and Mallory editor of the The Fort Myers News- Haffenreffer. This is a major fundraising event for the Center and helps to further its Press Tropicalia magazine and a weekly sustainability initiatives locally and globally. Invitations for the event weekend were contributer to southwest Florida’s NPR mailed on January 2 to Center members. If you would like an invitation or would like affiliate, WGCU. She is also the to be added to the Center’s mailing list, contact the Center via email at [email protected] recently published author of Along the or by calling 590-7166. Caloosahatchee River. Her ARTSalon topic is called Senses Working Overtime: Using Your Most Elemental Physical Tools to Create Prose. ARTSalon is an opportunity to talk review the past not in order that we may with professionals in artistic fields to bet- Shell Point Class return to it, but that we may find in what ter understand their creative process. direction, straight and clear, it points into Tickets are $5. On Coolidge the future.” The next ARTSalon is with visual art- Amy Bennett Williams “We are looking forward to review- he Academy at Shell Point invites ist Marcus Jansen, who will discuss his tickets, visit www.BIGARTS.org, stop by Southwest Florida residents to ing the life of Calvin Coolidge, as well as urban, socio-political paintings at 4:00 our country’s presidential history, with BIG ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Road, Tattend an informative presentation p.m. on Friday, March 15. or call Marks Box Office at 395-0900. by David Serra on our 30th President of such a distinguished guest lecturer,” said For more information or to purchase the United States, Calvin Coolidge. This Teri Kollath, Manager of Academy and is a free presentation, however, space Volunteer Services. For reservations or is limited, so reservations are required. for more information, call 489-8472. This event will take place on Thursday, The Academy of Life Long Learning COME IN AND January 10, at 2:00 p.m. in the Grand at Shell Point is an educational initia- Sanibel Deli & Coffee TRY ONE OF OUR Cypress Room of The Woodlands at tive for the residents of the retirement Shell Point Retirement Community. community. The Academy provides F A C T O R Y FAMOUS David Serra is the Executive Director anywhere from 70 to 90 classes each SANDWICHES of the Coolidge Foundation located in semester that encompass a well-rounded Plymouth Notch, Vermont. During this curriculum of educational opportunities NOW ONE LARGE presentation, Serra will offer some visual for senior adults. The Academy of Life SERVING 16” CHEESE PIZZA imagery of Coolidge’s homeplace and the Long Learning at Shell Point was named SOFT SERVE & 10 WINGS environment that shaped his life and pub- as one of 2008’s most innovative active aging programs by the International FROZEN $ 99 WE SERVE lic service, including his presidency. Serra YOGURT will also discuss Coolidge’s philosophy as Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an asso- VALID FROM 4-8PM16. PICK-UP ONLY. TOPPINGS EXTRA, $1 EACH. BOARS HEAD President, as well as presidential history ciation that supports professionals who & LOVE BOAT NOT VALID WITH OTHER COUPONS OR OFFERS. EXPIRES in general. Historically misunderstood, develop wellness/fitness facilities and ser- ICE CREAM 01-11-13 MEAT! Calvin Coolidge’s policies brought the vices for age 50-plus adults. To learn more about Shell Point FREE DELIVERY Across from ~ OPEN ~ Mon. 7am-3pm United States great prosperity after World Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 7am-8pm TUE.- SAT – 4PM - CLOSE War I. Join us for a bit of a civics lesson Retirement Community, visit www.shell- CVS in Fri & Sat. 7am-9pm that illuminates the man who said, “We point.org or call 1-800-780-1131. CALL AHEAD 472-2555 Palm Ridge Place Sun. - Seasonal ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 37 Between 1987 and 2003, Smith in-Residence of History and Public Policy America Divided: served as director of the Herbert Hoover at George Mason University. Library Presents Presidential Library and Museum in West All speakers in The FORUM program The Polarized Branch, Iowa; the Dwight D. Eisenhower are sold out, though interested patrons Civil War Program Center in Abilene, Kansas.; the Ronald can come the night of the lecture to see if oin the Sanibel Public Library to Presidency Reagan Presidential Library and the tickets are turned back in. Although BIG continue the celebration of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation ARTS cannot guarantee ticket availability, J150th anniversary of the American and the Reagan Center for Public Affairs historically tickets have become available Civil War. On Thursday, January 17 in Simi Valley, California.; the Gerald the night of a lecture. The FORUM lec- at 2 p.m., Duane Shaffer of the library R. Ford Museum and Library in Grand tures begin at 7:30 p.m. staff will present a multimedia pro- Rapids and Ann Arbor, Michigan., The FORUM Grand Patron Series gram on the Battle of Chancellorsville. respectively; and Robert J. Dole Institute Sponsors are Northern Trust and Sue and Another On to Richmond campaign of Politics at the University of Kansas in Tom Pick. meets bitter defeat in May 1863, but Lawrence. For more information, visit www. not without great cost to the South. He is a nationally recognized expert BIGARTS.org. To purchase tickets, stop Shaffer discusses the strategy and tactics on the American presidency and appears by BIG ARTS or call Marks Box Office at of Robert E. Lee’s most brilliant victory. regularly on C-SPAN and The NewsHour 395-0900. There is no charge for this program with Jim Lehrer as part of the roundtable and it is open to all. of historians. Smith is currently Scholar-

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Keep The Faith Band members are Polo Staber, David Bell, Rick Morrow, Jim Miller and Gregory Sallen. Staber is the proud son of acclaimed bluegrass artist Dick Staber. Immersing Miller’s band was signed by Van Halen manager Marshall Berle, and the band’s first himself in music instinctively by age 8, Staber had a successful European tour under his album was produced by Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen. In addition to his bass belt by age 16. Moving to Naples from upstate New York in 1994, he quickly devel- playing prowess, Miller is also a published author. He has proudly called Naples home oped a reputation as one of the most dedicated and respected musicians in the area. since 2003. His band Rainmaker enjoyed an enormous regional following, packing virtually every Sallen is a keyboard wizard with the gift of perfect pitch. Introduced to the piano at place they played. Staber delivers a world-class voice and charismatic stage presence to age 4, the Detroit native immediately began a regimen of intense classical music train- each and every live performance. ing and was routinely performing Bach toccatas by age 10. His passion for rock music Bell has been a guitar-slinging favorite of the Baltimore/Washington music scene led him to stage-sharing performances with The Black Crowes and Eddie Money, and since the 1980s. Listed among his numerous recording credits is the single Raised On headlining tours with Southwest Florida’s very own Geek Skwad. A musician’s musi- The Radio, which was featured in the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack. He cian who is proficient in 12 other instruments, including bass, brass, and strings, Sallen proudly shared the stage with many of the most popular rock acts of the era, including has lived in Southwest Florida since 2002. Foreigner, Billy Idol and Grand Funk Railroad. Bell temporarily resided in Naples in Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the show. The Davis Art Center 2000, and in 2011, decided to call Southwest Florida home. is located at 2301 First Street in the downtown Fort Myers River District. Visit Morrow is a Kansas City native and comes from a family of four drummers. www.sbdac.com or call 333-1933 for tickets or more information. Morrow’s versatile rock/fusion drumming made him a rising star in the Midwest club circuit and studio scene. He has shared the national spotlight with artists such as Ted Nugent, Sammy Hagar and the New York Jazz Quintet. Morrow moved to Southwest Florida in 2004 and quickly established himself as the go-to rock drummer in the region. Stories For Grownups Miller began playing bass after his family moved from Columbus, Ohio to rural Oklahoma in 1981. 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Bill (Paul Gordon) shopping at the grocery store in The Happy Poet news with us. last few dollars in an all-organic, veggie despite life’s challenges, good things Call 395-1213 friendly food stand. With little experi- happen to good people. ence, he follows his passion and faces Paul Gordon will answer questions Fax: 395-2299 the challenges of running a business. and lead the discussion after the movie. Monday Night Movie Bill has help from his friends and learns BIG ARTS Film Society’s Monday or email more about life than the ins and outs Night Film Series presents a mixture The Happy Poet of natural food sales and delivery. By of critically-acclaimed independent and [email protected] by Lorraine Walker-Williams trying to give meaning to his life, Bill foreign films and documentaries. After is not always a Happy Poet, although each movie, a group of film buffs leads he Happy Poet, an indie comedy the point is made that you don’t always discussions on Gainer Veranda, comple- released in 2010, was written and have to be writing to still be a poet. Tdirected by Paul Gordon, who also According to the New York Times, plays Bill, the star of the movie. The “The Happy Poet is told with enough movie will be shown Monday, January discipline and invention to make a sig- 14 at BIG ARTS. Shot on location in nificant portion of the film funny.” Austin, Texas the main character, Bill, This contemporary comedy, 85 min- is an out-of-work poet who invests his utes in length, is a gentle reminder that

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During a recent visit to the USS Mohawk, Lee County’s newest diving destination, a diver spotted a green sea turtle among the abundant marine life swimming in and around the former Coast Guard vessel. Sunk in 90 feet of water, approximately 30 miles off the coast of Sanibel this past July, the ship’s diving coordinates are N26 33.075’, W82 43.481’. photo courtesy of Scubavice Diving Center in Fort Myers The Sanctuary golf course 2B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 TRUST

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The large back deck, new outdoor kitchen with the backdrop of a tiered and kitchen including granite, stone backsplash, and deck leads to a beautiful pool and patio area, perfect for fountain. A four-vehicle garage, manicured landscaping gas stove and fireplace. Quite possibly the most sought entertaining. The lower level also includes a 2 car garage, with lighting. Must see to truly appreciate distinctive out Bay front Mediterranean architectural available in workshop, a poolside bar and plenty of storage. The features together with wood floors in each bedroom, the Village of Captiva today. Offered for $3,750,000 expert landscaping adds to the great curb appeal. A very including a Mother-in-law quarters with private Contact LeAne Taylor Suarez 239/872-1632 short stroll leads to Beach Access #2 and the wonderful entrance. New lighting fixtures, cabinetry, stone floors, Gulf of Mexico. Offered for $625,900. 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Blanaid Colley, standing right, introduces Kyle Miller, Dot Lee and Trouper to the crowd gathered at the Island Inn last Friday afternoon Trouper’s Holiday Party Educates, Celebrates by Jeff Lysiak he holidays are a time when folks Dot Lee explains the similarities between a raccoon’s hand and the human hand traditionally gather with friends and Sanibel was a very festive and well attended affair. Tfamily, sharing happy tidings and “We are really proud to host Miss Dot (Lee) and Kyle (Miller) and Trouper,” said wishing goodwill to all. So it should come Chris Davison, general manager of the Island Inn. “So much about living here on as no surprise that the invitation to cele- Sanibel is being a part of the wildlife here, living in cooperation with nature and pro- brate season’s greetings with Trouper, the tecting the animals here on the islands.” blind raccoon and wildlife ambassador, During the 45-minute presentation, dubbed Trouper’s Holiday Party, about 40 last Friday afternoon at the Island Inn on Trouper, the blind raccoon people gathered at the inn’s beachfront lounge to hear Miller tell the 3 ½-year-old

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Four-year-old Gabriella Moore of Cape Kyle Miller, left, and Dot Lee travel throughout Southwest Florida with Trouper, performing Coral shakes hands with Trouper, held by Using an eyedropper, Dot Lee feeds wildlife education presentations and book signings photos by Jeff Lysiak his caregiver, Dot Lee Trouper some water critter’s story of survival. The mission of demonstrated some of the exercises she hand is to a human hand, with four to these animals, which develops greater “Trouper’s Teachings” for youth is pro- performs with her remarkable masked fingers and a thumb. The name “rac- respect for them.’” moting respect for animals, inspire learn- bandit on a daily basis. She also stated coon” comes from a Native American Following the presentation, Trouper ing more about nature and encouraging that his teeth are brushed daily, his nails word which literally means “the one who posed for pictures and signed cop- individuals to take responsibility for the are filed weekly and every three days, he scratches with its hands.” ies of his book, Trouper – The True protection of wildlife. is given a bath using Alberto VO5. “One time, a man asked me, ‘Are you Adventures of a Blind Raccoon: The Lee, who moved with Trouper from Holding up one of Trouper’s hands, telling me that humans are related to rac- Beginning. North Carolina to Florida in order to she showed the children and adults in coons?’ And I told him, ‘No, but perhaps become his rehabilitator and caretaker, the audience just how similar a raccoon’s knowing this, people may better relate

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ating locally grown and produced foods are good for the area economy and great for your health. Lee County boasts several farmers markets that offer Echemical-free and organic produce, along with fresh baked goods, native plants and all-natural products. Support area farmers and practice good eating hab- its at these locations: Sanibel Island Farmers Market is on Sundays Thursday: The River District Farmers Market, under the US 41 Caloosahatchee bridge. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fruit, vegetables, local honey, bread, seafood, BBQ, flowers www.leeparks.org. and plants. Call 321-7100 or go to www.cityftmyers.com. Saturday: GreenMarket at Alliance of the Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard Friday: Fort Myers Beach Farmers Market, under the Sky Bridge between Second near the Colonial Blvd. intersection. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An exclusive selection of locally and Third Streets. 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. through April, rain or shine. Fruits and vegeta- grown, caught and cultivated foods and other products available to sample and pur- bles, flowers, seafood, baked goods, snack foods and plants. Call 765-0202 ext. 103 chase. Enjoy live entertainment by local musicians and fun activities for kids. Call 939- or go to www.fortmyersbeachfl.gov. 2787 or go to www.artinlee.org. Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 26. Cape Coral Chamber Farmers Market in Club Square, downtown Cape Coral. Fruits, vegetables, breads, honey, soaps, jams and seafood. Call 691-9249 or go to 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through May 11. Locally grown produce, native plants, fresh Gulf seafood, live music/entertainment and informative community presentations. Call 549- 6900 or go to www.capecoralfarmersmarket.com. Sunday: Sanibel Island Farmers Market, 800 Dunlop Road (City Hall, next to the Sanibel Public Library). 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April. Call 472-3700.

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This is increase will be 25 percent per year until t’s a new year and (valued at approximately $11,000) for a juried show and our selection com- correct actuarial rates are reached for this we’re off and running distribution in Jamaica. From large proj- mittee chair will have to narrow that new class. A non-primary residence is Ito make this one of the ects to small projects, there is a positive number down to 110. Our fair will offer one that is not lived in at least 80 percent best years ever for the energy that comes from giving people a some of the finest arts and crafts in the of the year. Sanibel-Captiva Rotary chance in life. country. Over the next four years Pre-FIRM Club. 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Sanibel Library (children’s books), The JohnGreyPainting.com or President- tive losses will lose their subsidized rates Our largest contributions went toward Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elect, Scot Congress-Scot@scongress. where the claims exceed the fair market two building projects that deal with chil- Elementary School Dictionary Day, com. value of the property. Properties with dren’s welfare. A $25,000 pledge was “Ding” Darling Days, Friends in Service subsidized rates will move to full-risk rates given to the Harlem Heights Foundation Here (FISH) of Sanibel, Community Insurance Tip after a sale of a property or after a policy for furnishing the new community Housing Resources (CHR), Sanibel- has lapsed. center. The opening of the center will Captiva Conservation Foundation Flood Premiums On the positive side, FEMA will insti- take place within the month. Rotarian (SCCF) Bailey Homestead, Sanibel tute an installment plan for annual flood Chet Sadler spearheaded the funding Bike Club, Friends Who Care, Harlem Increase premiums. The deductible options have for a $75,000 modern restroom facil- Heights Foundation Building Fund and been increased as well: if the property is ity at St. Marc School in Haiti. Monies school supplies, Wheelchair Foundation, by Marge Meek insured for over $200,000, the minimum for this project came from the Sanibel- Barbara’s Friends-Golisano Children’s ith the deductible has been increased to $2,000; Captiva Rotary, local private donors, Hospital Building Fund, Haiti St. Marc new year if the house was built before 1979/1984 Southwest Florida Rotary District 6960, School, National Association of Mental Wcomes the (see above) or $1,250 if the house was Haiti District 7020 and the Rotary Health-NAMI, Operation Open Arms, new flood changes built after 1979/1984. International Foundation matching grant Wounded Warriors, Boy Scouts of Fort to your premiums. The new legislation affects most of us, program. Myers, Candlelighters, ECHO, Miracles Some subsidies so don’t let your flood insurance lapse, Rotarian Bunny Ospa took the lead in Action, Special Equestrians, Rotary and discounts will keep your house in compliance with flood on another one of our club’s major Tanzania Water Project, ROTARACT- be phased out and vents where possible and watch your projects, our Sanibel-Captiva Trust FGCU, Rotary Labelle -Rail & Water eventually eliminat- flood policy closely. Changes can only be Wheelchair matching fund drive. She Education Project, Rotary Shelter ed. 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Booklets of 12 coupons Weaving Class with Edie Flagg – There is space for 16 people on eight Discovering Florida Daytrips can be purchased at the center; cost is Tuesday, January 22, 1 to 4 p.m. and two-person kayaks and unlimited space Thursday, January 17 – Flamingo $42, or buy three coupons for $10.50. Wednesday, January 23, 9 a.m. to 1 for those who own their own kayaks. Gardens and lunch in Davie, Florida. Cash or checks to the City of Sanibel are p.m. Learn to weave on a rigid heddle Kayaks, paddles and life jackets provided. Includes transportation, guided gardens accepted. Members of the City of Sanibel loom that is simple, compact, sturdy and Bring water, a small snack, change of tour, wildlife encounter show, narrated Recreation Center must show their mem- portable. Use a variety of yarns on the clothing, sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses tram tour, and lunch at the gardens. bership cards to attend. rigid heddle, which is perfect for weaving and a hat. Cost is $5 for members and Flamingo Gardens is one of the old- Happy Hour Fitness – Monday, scarves, towels, fabric, and many other $10 for non-members. Stop by the cen- est botanical gardens in the south and Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. with items. Participants will weave a scarf in ter to sign up. includes over 3,000 tropical and sub- Sandi McDougall. Format is 45 minutes class. Yarn and use of heddle loom are Florida Repertory Theatre and Herb tropical plants. Fort Myers pick up at 8 of cardio, 20 minutes of balance, core included in the fee. The class is limited to Strauss Theater a.m. Cost is $69 for members and $79 strength and flexibility exercises. five students. Cost is $85 for members January 5 – The Little Foxes by for non-members. Essential Total Fitness – Monday, and $100 for non-members. Lillian Hellman. The center has reserved January 22 to 24 – Three-day tour Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. Page Turners with Ann Rodman, vol- discounted seats for Saturday 2 p.m. to Key West. Trip includes transporta- Cardio, muscle strengthening and flex- unteer coordinator. matinees. Call the center for details. tion, admission and lunch at Theater ibility training with hand weights, stretch January 9 at 2:30 p.m.– The Big 10th Annual Coping with Life Series of the Sea in Islamorada, two nights cords, chairs and stability balls. Mahnaz Year by Mark Obmascik. Each year on January 18 at 12:30 p.m. – Memory accommodations at LaConcha Hotel on Bassiri is the instructor. January 1, a quirky crowd of adventurers Strategies with Cindi Ryerson of Duval Street with breakfast, one dinner, Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday and storms out across North America for a Millennium Cognitive Cafe kicks off the guided tram tour with hop-on, hop-off Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, stretch spectacularly competitive event called a series. Limit of 25 participants. Cost privileges and two-day pass, tickets to cords and stability balls, along with mats, Big Year, a grand, grueling, expensive, is $10 for members and $15 for non- either Hemmingway House or Truman are used to strengthen your muscles. and occasionally vicious 365-day mara- members. Overview of how our brain Whitehouse, and Mallory Square sunset Improve core strength and balance. thon of bird watching. functions, how to stay brain fit and strate- celebration. Fort Myers pick up at 7 Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. LIFE Course – Tuesdays and Fridays gies to assist with memory in everyday a.m. Cost is $499 per person, double- Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown – from 2 to 4 p.m. January 8, 11, 15, 18, life. Learn how you can tap into six occupancy for members and $549 per Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. 22, 25, 29 and February 1. cognitive domains and build cognitive person double occupancy for non-mem- Stretch, tone and strengthen while Add years to your life and life to your reserve that will help ward off the poten- bers; $749 single for members and $799 improving flexibility, proper alignment years with the LIFE Course (Longevity, tial of Alzheimer’s and dementia in your single for non-members. and circulation. Mats are used to meet Independence, Fitness and Enjoyment) lifetime. Tuesday, January 29 – Boca Raton the needs of varying experience levels. Ken James. Filomena Warihay and January 25 at 1:30 p.m. – Image Museum of Art plus Mizner Park. Includes transportation, admission to the Boca Raton Museum, shopping and lunch (on Main Show Room your own) at Mizner Park. Serving 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Cost is $49 for members and $59 Sanibel and Captiva for non-members. Fort Myers pick up at Island for 34 years Sanibel, FL 33957 in the Hungry Heron Plaza 7:30 a.m. Island Style Interiors FREE Bridge – 1 p.m. Monday and ESTIMATES (239) 395-2525 AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR Wednesday License #S3-12258 License #S3-11918 Fax (239) 395-2373 CAESARSTONE QUARTZ SURFACE Hand & Foot – 1 p.m. Tuesday Mahjongg – 1 p.m. Thursday Mexican Train – 1 p.m. Thursday Cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for non-members. Prizes are awarded. FREE The Center 4 Life is holding a raffle drawing for an original painting by local Kitchen Sink artist Bea Pappas. Pappas has been with any painting for 47 years and teaching for 32 Cambria Countertop Order Interior years. She continues to study with art- Over 50 S/F ists she respects and admires. 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CARPETING ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 9B The Chuck Pagano Story Goes Far Beyond The Top Sports Story Of 2012 by Ed Frank s the new year dawns and 2012 fades into the distance, nearly every publication lists their choices for the top Asports stories of the year. However, we’re not going to go that route this week. Instead, we’ve selected one drama-packed, emotional situation that goes far beyond the field of play. It’s a story that reached a crescendo last Sunday when cancer-stricken Chuck Pagano returned to the sidelines of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis to coach his Colts to a stunning 28-16 victory over the Houston Texans. After a life-threatening, three-month battle with leukemia, the courageous Pagano greeted a howling crowd of 66,957 with not only an upset victory but a Hollywood script regular season finale. Remember, this was a team that fin- ished 2-14 a year ago. Twelve months later, the Colts are headed to the playoffs with an 11-5 season record. Colts owner Jim Irsay swept house fol- lowing last season, firing the coach, gen- eral manager and assembling a completely revamped roster. But after just three games this season, Pagano – who was hired to restore the Colts – began his own fight for his life against the dreaded cancer. *RE/MAX.com is the MOST Visited Real Estate Franchise Website But he never gave up – neither in his own battle or his Colts. From his hospital bed, he stayed in almost daily contact with his top assistant, Bruce Arians, who took over the coaching duties. And when his condition improved and he was released from the hospital, he could be seen in the owner’s suite at Lucas Oil Stadium, calling down directions to the sidelines. But this Hollywood story doesn’t have an ending yet for several reasons. Will the drama of the Colts 2012 season continue into the playoffs? And what’s the future Chuck Pagano for Arians, who coached the Colts to a remarkable turnaround this year? At 60 years old, he waited his entire career for a head coaching job. Certainly he deserves one based on his 2012 accomplishments. It’s likely some teams will come calling. Far overshadowing either of these questions, however, is our hope that 2013 brings Chuck Pagano a full recovery and years and years of continued good health. Everblades On Road Until Next Week The Florida Everblades began a five-game road trip last weekend, losing a pair of games at Orlando with three more away games – at Greenville, Gwinnett and South Carolina – before returning to home ice next week. At week’s end, the local hockey team had a 14-12-2-4 season record, nine points behind first-place Gwinnett in the ECHL’s Southern Division. Florida hosts Toledo for three games at Germain Arena next Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.

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Silveira says the open other changes by listening to what customers – and potential kitchen will allow diners to view customers – are saying they want. what happens behind the closed For instance, after hearing from some that they would like to doors of most restaurants. be able to slip into the bar without going through the front door The Sandbar will feature a full and the reception area, Greenfield just recently added a side door liquor license, draft beer and an that opens from the parking area. affordable wine list. It have a retail The chef, Steve Reich, hails from New York and has been in market as well. Southwest Florida for two years. He has been working in restau- Still on the restaurant scene, rant kitchens since the age of 11 and said he was given the reins early on when the George & Wendy’s Sanibel chef showed up for work intoxicated and he was told to take over. He was just 13. Seafood Grille is serving brunch Reich later broadened his skills working in a bakery as a pastry chef and cake decora- every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 tor, and says he loves baking. He also worked at Fiorello’s restaurant, across from p.m. Every Tuesday is Prime Rib Lincoln Center in New York City. Night for $18; select half-price He has already exercised appetizers are available Monday his baking skills by creating a through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.; and football specials are available double-dip dessert. It’s a Key Florida Sky, oil on canvas, by Greg Biolchini, at Lime pie enclosed in a cheese- for all NFL games and Saturday college games. The restaurant is Watson McRae Gallery. The exhibit opens with a cake, so you get a blend of reception on January 8 New York and island flavors in at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, one big slice. phone 395-1263. Reich calls himself a Watson MacRae Gallery will open two new exhibits this month. The North “home-style cook” and says Gallery will feature The Fine Art of Contemporary Craft. In the South Gallery will be he prefers to make everything artist Greg Biolchini’s recent work, Florida Skies. from scratch. A reception will be held on Tuesday, January 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. The gallery is in So far, he’s added what The Village Shops, 2340 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 472-3386. Greenfield calls “spectacular” LIVE ON THE ISLANDS black beans and rice, shrimp George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille has live entertainment every and grits and paella to the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as well as every other Tuesday. Tonight, Friday, menu, which already includes January 4 it’s Chris Workman, guitar and vocals. Tuesday, Chris Coile plays ‘50s and grouper, scallop and lobster ‘60s hits from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Karoake is on Wednesdays. Robbie Hutto, guitar and tacos, lobster rolls, Bahamian vocals, is the entertainer Thursday from 9 p.m. to midnight, and Friday it’s Bill Metts, conch chowder and hot blue folk guitar and vocals. The restaurant is at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone 395- crab and shrimp dip as well 1263. as sandwiches, salads, pasta Traditions on the Beach at the Island Inn has live entertainment most nights. dishes and baskets of breaded This week’s lineup includes: Friday, Joe McCormick and singer Barbara Smith; seafood and chicken. Saturday, Joe McCormick and singer Marvilla Marzan; Sunday, Dusk Duo with Dean There will be three specials and Kathy Winkleman from Milwaukee on piano, guitar and vocals; Wednesday and each night in addition to the Thursday, dancing to Joe McCormick with popular favorites and smooth vocal stylings, regular menu, and Greenfield R&B, jazz and pop. Traditions is at 3111 West Gulf Drive, phone 472-4559. said if you don’t see exactly The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween Waters Inn has live entertainment on Fridays and what you want, just ask. Saturdays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crab races take place Mondays and Thursdays. The Steve Reich, the recently-hired chef at the Sanibel Fish Crow’s Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, phone 472-5161. The Fish House is a bright, House, with a plate of paella cheery place with fish motifs The Jacaranda has entertainment nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and everywhere. In fact, we’ll Saturday, various artists are featured. On Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reggae be seeing a lot more of them now that and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz, contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, Steve Greenfield has recently launched a dona- “Scooter” Reynolds, accoustic guitar, contemporary music and dance; Wednesday, tion program to contribute to local chari- Buckeye Ken, contemporary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, contemporary, reg- ties. gae and dance. The Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-1771. Instead of pasting signed dollar bills on Traders Store & Café features music by Chris Workman on Sundays and the walls, the restaurant will give diners Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends on Tuesdays and the opportunity to add a dollar or two – Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242. or whatever amount they wish – to their The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse check. They write their name on a square Lane, Captiva, features music by Mark of paper bearing the restaurant’s fish logo Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster, and that will be displayed on the wall. Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays January’s donations will go to the Sanibel- The paella at the Sanibel Fish House and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, Fridays. Captiva Conservation Foundation. Next includes lobster, clams, mussels and The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way month, the recipient will be the Friends of chicken has live entertainment on Friday with the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Dan Confrey; Saturday, Diana Lynn; and Refuge. Sunday, Buckeye Ken. Phone 472-0606. RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse Lane, Customers will receive the optional donation slips with their bill. There is a special Please visit our Island Sun online key on the cash register to tabulate the donations and Greenfield will write a check to Captiva, has live music daily with dining the chosen charity at the end of each month. inside and out, phone 395-1142. advertisers each week at The Fish House happy hour is one of the best deals in town. It runs from 3 to 6 Keylime Bistro features live music www.islandsunnews.com. days and nights seven days a week with p.m. daily and offers draft beer for $1.15, bottles, $2.50; house wine $2.50; well You can click through to their drinks $3. Also, Rum Runners are two-for-one all day, every day. Ken Limeri playing jazz sax from 6 to The bar features big screen TVs showing the whole package of televised sports 10 p.m. every Tuesday. The bistro is at Web sites for more events. 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, phone information about real estate, 395-4000. The Fish House is at 1523 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7770. shopping, restaurants and services. Here’s an update on Sanibel’s newest restaurant, The Sandbar. It will open early Restaurant owners/managers, please this month at 2761 West Gulf Drive, formerly occupied by The Stone Crab. The prop- e-mail or fax your entertainment sched- Just click on the logos surrounding erty was purchased on December 21 by island residents Chet and Nancy Niesel. ule to Anne Mitchell at islandsuncity@ the front page. The Sandbar will feature creative entrees of fresh fish and choice beef, says Brian aol.com or 395-2299. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 15B tractor, which will become your finan- Shipping Services Is There An cial responsibility. I know that home Postal Prices Several new shipping services products improvement projects can be quite cost- will be available in January. Free tracking App For That? ly. But as I always say, if it sounds too To Change will be offered to all competitive packag- by Bryan Hayes good to be true when you are quoted an eginning on January 27, the cost es, including retail Priority Mail and Parcel excellent price on a project, simply do of a one-ounce, First-Class post- Post (recently renamed Standard Post). hese days it your homework and check that you are Bage stamp will increase by one Customers shipping Critical Mail letters seems like working with a legitimate contractor. penny to 46 cents. The new 46-cent and large envelopes will have the option Tthere is an Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- Forever stamps will allow customers to of receiving a signature upon delivery as app for everything, tioning contractor. He also owns, with mail letters to any location in the United part of the service offering. doesn’t it? And his brother Todd, an electrical busi- States. Forever stamps are always good A large variety of flat-rate boxes and while some of them ness on Sanibel. He can be reached at for mailing a one-ounce letter anytime in envelopes for Express Mail and Priority are pure distrac- [email protected]. the future regardless of price changes. Mail, including the padded and legal- tions for entertain- Procrastinators who haven’t sent their sized flat rate envelopes, will continue to ment purposes, From page 12B annual holiday greetings will want to stock be offered by the Postal Service. New there are tons of up on Forever stamps at the 45- cent rate domestic retail pricing for Priority Mail them, depending Blood Centers prior to the rate change. Flat Rate products include: on what you are looking for, that can with leukemia, the plasma to a patient The Postal Service will also introduce • Small box – $5.80 be quite useful. For instance, did you with a clotting problem and the red blood a First-Class Mail Global Forever Stamp. • Medium box – $12.35 know that The Florida Department of cells to an accident victim. Your donation The new stamp will allow customers to • Large box – $16.85 Business and Professional Regulation will help ensure an adequate supply for mail letters anywhere in the world for one • Large APO/FPO box – $14.85 (DBPR) has a smartphone app, called both children and adults who are patients set price of $1.10. • Regular envelope – $5.60 the DBPR Mobile, that allows consum- within Lee Memorial Health System. Highlights of the new single-piece The Postal Service receives no tax dol- ers to research state contractors by Nancy and her team of health profes- First-Class Mail pricing include: lars for operating expenses and relies on name or license number? The free app sionals work from mobile collection buses • Letters (1oz.) – 1-cent increase to 46 the sale of postage, products and services that comes for both Android and iPhone as well as four Lee County locations. Any cents to fund its operations. devices provides users with instant verifi- company, community organization, place • Letters additional ounces – cation whether a business or an individ- of worship or individual can organize unchanged at 20 cents ual you are planning on contracting has blood drives and request a bus for onsite • Letters to all international destina- a valid license in the State of Florida. visits. tions (1oz.) - $1.10 Share your community Unlicensed contractors can leave you To find the nearest location, host a • Postcards – 1-cent increase to 33 news with us. legally and financially liable for any of blood drive or get more information, cents the work they do for you. 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Pay Close Attention to the room’s ear room or recess? You can learn a great architectural features and details. To Shelley, deal about a school’s organization by Beautifully! emphasize interesting and desirable I want to D observing in these types of settings. by Jeanie Tinch architectural features like a tray ceiling, observe at a school If you are able to observe, remember enhance the area with stronger, contrast- that I think I want that this is not the time for you to have onfused ing colors. Conversely, to camouflage my child to attend private conversations with the teachers or about select- architectural defects, a more neutral paint next year. I’ve heard with students. You are there strictly as a Cing a color color of the same tonal value will help to that a few schools silent observer. Schedule a conference if scheme for your blend your walls, ceiling and floors and no longer allow pro- you see something you want to discuss. master bedroom? hide those unhappy features. spective parents to And remember the mere fact of your Consider these It is advisable to select colors for observe. What is the best way for me to presence may alter the classroom dynam- quick tips, so that upholstery, bedding and drapery fabrics ask for an observation? ics a bit. your ultimate selec- first and select your wall, ceiling and Jennifer C., Fort Myers, Florida You need to understand that principals tion will be the per- floor colors by pulling your favorite color Jennifer, have very demanding schedules and may fect choiceI from your fabrics. While paint is the I too have recently heard that schools not be able to respond to you for several Use Color first thing you do, it is the last thing you do not want or allow parents to observe. days or even a week. The principal may Unequally for better color proportion select. Remember to take your wood However, for the most part, I think that assign your observation to another staff and balance. While this may sound like tones into consideration – they are also a parents are allowed to observe, although member to handle and that’s okay. It a complete contradiction, it truly works. very important part of your overall color schools now may be setting more narrow does not mean that the principal is not Consider a deep dramatic shade to create scheme. parameters for observations. The prin- interested in you and your children; s/he an accent wall behind your bed. Then, by Jeanie Tinch is an interior designer cipal may have very specific rules about is just busy with the students in current coloring your adjoining walls a lighter hue on Sanibel/Captiva Islands. She can be observations and there may be set hours attendance at the school. Make sure to of the same color, you will have instantly reached at [email protected]. for this type of observation as well, so it’s include your contact information in your created a more visually interesting space. important that you share your reasons correspondence. A follow-up message is Use Lighter Colors to create a feeling and interest about the school. appropriate if you do not hear back after of spaciousness. Paler shades naturally A very respectful way to do this and to a week or so. You will need to plan ahead reflect light rays instead of absorbing set up the observation is through a per- for this, so make sure to give yourself them. .A lighter color palette would be sonal letter or email to the school’s prin- plenty of time to schedule and complete particularly important if your bedroom cipal. First, introduce yourself and your an observation. Observing in schools is isn’t as large as you’d like. By coloring Read us online at children. Tell the principal that you have generally a very interesting and enjoyable the walls in paler hues, you’ll actually be heard good things about the school and experience – good luck! giving your bedroom a more expansive IslandSunNews.com how you became interested in the school. Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at feel. You should inform the principal why you Edison State College where she teaches Use Bright, Strong Colors to create want to observe and which grade(s) you psychology and education courses. a warm, cozy feeling. This color tip is would like to visit. Tell the principal what She is also Nationally Certified School especially important if you have a large, you would like to see. Do you want to Psychologist and consultant for School see a reading group or math instruction Consultation Services, a private educa- for example? You should also tell the tional consulting company. 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Call 395-1213 20B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 Will Power When false wealth has been handed age and oversee both the true wealth and down without the foundations that helped the false wealth come into being. The Most Important Bequest create it, the benefactors too often lack This isn’t something that can be by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified the confidence necessary to replicate the achieved alone with your attorney, CPA Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA success that created the wealth to begin and financial planner. Too often those with. These individuals are very much who have achieved and created success f I could ask business decision can bring false wealth like a football team that is well ahead meet with their team of advisors to fash- you what’s the crashing down. True wealth includes going into the fourth quarter, but then ion an estate plan that only distributes Imost impor- those attributes that most people agree abandons the aggressive defense that got their false wealth. After the construction tant bequest that are more important than financial wealth. them there for a “loose zone.” The team, of the legal documents is complete, these you can leave to Family, spirituality, health, experience, like the individual without the true wealth individuals too often choose to hide their your loved ones, values and friends are probably highest foundation, watches its lead slip precari- estate plans from their loved ones. “You’ll what would it be? on most people’s lists as constituting true ously away. find out who gets what after I die,” they’ll Money? Education? wealth. While it is relatively easy to create an say. Experience? Those who have true wealth have estate plan that passes down your false That’s exactly the wrong avenue to Values? confidence that no matter what happens wealth, how does one create an estate take when you want to pass on your true I believe that this question is the most to their false wealth, they will always plan that embeds your core values – your wealth. The better way to do so would important first step when considering have the means to enjoy life. One entre- true wealth into successive generations? be to first work with your advisors to your estate plan. If you skip it and jump preneurial client once told me that even Legal documents alone can’t do it. articulate and document what your core right into the “who gets the house” and if he lost everything, it would only take Just as the true wealth creators values truly are. It will take time and care- “divide the stocks and bonds equally him a couple of years to rebuild it all. He achieved their success through a variety ful thought to work through the elements amongst my children,” you really don’t explained that with his education, experi- of leadership roles, they must now take that you believe lead to your success. have an estate plan so much as you have ence and core values, nothing could ever on a family leadership position – building Once you have those elements in a written direction as to the division of prevent him from achieving true success. within it family institutional values – to place, now you can fashion an estate your material possessions. In contrast, those who inherit false ensure their true wealth passes on. plan that will serve to pass on your true And a family estate plan should be so wealth without the foundation of true In business, these wealth creators value wealth. You can implement trusts, foun- much more than that. wealth are destined to lose it. Do you responsibility and accountability. They dations and family business entities based When I ask clients, friends and family know anyone who has inherited a fortune would never promote a junior associate upon these core values. The next step what’s most important to them, I almost – they were born on third base but actual- in the firm who hasn’t lived up to their would likely include a family retreat where never hear “money” or “possessions” at ly believe that they hit a triple? Too often abilities and expectations. The same sort your advisors and family meet to discuss the top of the list. While important, we all these individuals don’t have an attitude of of values can be built into a family estate the operation of your estate plan. know that money doesn’t buy happiness. building and achieving. Instead, they have plan. This way, you can lead during your It could be an element that allows you the an overwhelming sense of entitlement. 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Mom And Me Don’t Get metformin on serum concentrations of Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide, homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 in glimepiride) can increase the risk of Mugged By type 2 diabetes mellitus: a randomized, CoQ10 deficiency according to a study placebo-controlled trial.” on coenzyme Q10 published in 1976, in Your Diabetes There was also this study in 1997 the Journal of Medicine. That can lead published in the Scandinavian Journal to fatigue, shortness of breath, and heart Medication of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation arrhythmias. by Suzy Cohen, RPh that stated, “In conclusion, metformin Here is a list of the sulfonylurea drugs. treatment increased total homocysteine The generic is on the left side, the brand ear levels and decreased levels of vitamin B12 name is in the parenthesis. Pharmacist: and folate.” • Glipizide (Glucotrol) D I have Up to 30 percent of people taking • Glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase & your Diabetes biguanide drugs (like metformin) experi- Glynase Prestab) Without Drugs book ence poor absorption of vitamin B12, • Glimepiride (Amaryl) by Lizzie and Pryce and it has helped according to Diabetologia (1983) and • Tolazamide (Tolinase) me, but I’m still on withdrawal of this drug resulted in normal • Chlorpropamide (Diabinese) izzie and Pryce answer your ques- two of the original absorption in only half of those with mal- • Tolbutamide (Orinase) tions and give advice about aging five medications for absorption. In other words, just taking the This information is not intended Lconcerns from a two-generational this condition. What medicine means that half of you still need to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- perspective. A mother and daughter nutrients should I long-term B12 supplementation, because tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health take with my medicine? your B12 won’t automatically rise upon 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- BB, Micanopy, Florida discontinuation of the drug. pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. chotherapist in private practice who For my new readers, the term “drug Low B12 and folate could contribute dearpharmacist.com. specializes in the care of elders and mugger” is something that my followers or possibly cause tingling or numbness in people with chronic illnesses. understand from 14 years of my writ- the hands or feet (termed neuropathy), Dear Mom & Me, ing, and it’s also the title of one of my depression, megaloblastic anemia, weak- My mother-in-law is causing problems books. It refers to how medication (or ness, rapid heart rate, confusion, memory in our home. foods) reduce levels of vitamins, minerals loss, dementia, diarrhea/constipation, My wife was very close to her father, and beneficial flora (probiotics) and cause chronic fatigue, sciatica, as well as a high- but she and her mother never seemed to side effects. But if you don’t know this, er risk of heart disease (which you already be able to get along. Her brother and sis- you will assume you have a new disease. have if you are diabetic). ter were much closer to their mother than This “drug mugger” effect is supported by Do you think I’m telling you to stop their father. hundreds of scientific studies. your medicine? I’m not. I am trying to Send your When my wife’s father was dying, he Metformin, which belongs to the bigu- keep you safe, and help you learn what editorial copy to: made a deathbed request that my wife anide class, depletes probiotics, vitamin nutrients to put back. Replenishing what would always look after her mother, and B12 and folic acid. This deficiency may the drug mugger stole reduces your risk [email protected] she said yes. After several years, she cause homocysteine to rise. You can of side effects, helps you avoid new diag- continued on page 23B measure homocysteine in the blood. nosis, as well as remain compliant with We saw the B12 depletion first occur your medication. in 1980, although the article was from Hopefully your doctor has my book, Germany, so unfortunately, American and has already told you to take a good physicians probably didn’t hear about it B12 and folic acid supplement, as well as until 2003 when the story was reported (and this is important), a good probiotic, in the respected Journal of Internal since you require beneficial bacteria to ISLAND PHARMACY Voted Best Pharmacy on the Island 5 years in a row! 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It can be most helpful We are doing our very best but still Also, something most of us are guilty of when you compile a list of positive affir- grieving, and all her mother can say is, is being uncomfortable with seeing the mations that appeal to you. Put the list “Get over it, things like this happen.” My pain of others. Our response is to want somewhere you can see it, so that you wife is constantly reminded of the prom- it to go away because it is uncomfort- are reading and saying your affirmations ise she made to her father, and all her able. Either case may be true for her. The daily. If you start with a word “I” or “I brother and sister do is criticize. Please above aside, It does seem that the current am” or “I have” you are validating your give us your advice. arrangements are not working for the affirmation. Always use the present tense anding a big fi sh from the Alvin whole family and a change is needed. such as “I have a beautiful loving spirit.” beach can be hard on the fi sh. Dear Alvin, Pryce Before you know it, the affirmations LDragging a fi sh up onto the Please accept my deepest sympathy Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is you select will become a part of your sand if you’re going to release it is at the loss of your teenage son. Your [email protected]. daily self-talk. You will be repeating them not an option as it usually damages mother-in-law in my judgment is a very quietly to yourself when you are driving, or kills the fi sh. cruel woman, unable to show compassion From page 21B in the shower, etc, and especially when • Hold the fi sh in the water while you lie down to go to sleep at night. The at the time of great need. you unhook it if you’re going to When your wife was asked to “look Chatter following are a list of affirmations to get you started if you don’t already have release it. after your mother,” it was done by a reflect on the situation and what your • The less you can touch a fi sh man who was showing his love for his some that you have incorporated: thoughts were before the situation devel- before release the better for the fi sh. wife, but he was making an unreasonable oped. 1. I am calm and peaceful. 2. I have request. “Looking after your mother” 2. As you develop your awareness of wonderful relationships in my life. 3. I am • If you want a picture with the fi sh, does not necessarily mean bringing her these negative thought patterns, especial- beautiful inside and out. 4. I see beauty support it as you lift it out of the water into your home. She is behaving in a ly in difficult situations, create a positive in everything. 5. I am grateful for all my – and do it quickly. dreadful manner and I would suggest you thought to replace the negative thought, God-given gifts. 6. I am financially abun- • Before releasing, revive the fi sh make other living arrangements for her. and always give your energy to the posi- dant. 7. I have optimal health. 8. I am while holding it in the water; moving it I would start with her brother and sister, tive thought. Always focus on how you always kind and generous. slowly back and forth so water goes and if that doesn’t help, consider moving want things to be. over its gills. The fi sh will let you her to some kind of assisted living. 3. Constantly remember, what you know when it’s ready to swim off. Lizzie focus on expands. You attract into your • Florida just recently changed the Dear Alvin, life what you think most about. It only Read us online at regulations on fi shing from shore. 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ello, my name is Devon and I am a two-year-old Hmale tri-colored German Shepherd mix. I’m a shy boy but a real charmer. My ideal new best NEWSPAPER friend would be someone that will Sanibel & Captiva Islands take the time to exercise me and be as much of a companion to CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 me as I will be in return. I’m alert Emergency...... 911 and smart, so feel free to teach Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 me new things. Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 My adoption fee is $55 (regu- On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 larly $75) during Animal Services’ Fire Department Real Housepets of Lee County Sanibel ...... 472-5525 Adoption Promotion. Captiva ...... 472-9494 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Hello, my name is Mattie and Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 I am a one-year-old male orange- Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 and-white domestic short hair. My Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 brother Maddox, sister Madge and City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 I have been at the shelter since Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 October waiting for a home. We Building Department ...... 472-4555 are all adorable. We don’t have to Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 be adopted together, but wouldn’t Planning Department ...... 472-4136 mind if someone wanted all of us. Library Cats are two for one, so why not Sanibel ...... 472-2483 start off the New Year with lots Captiva ...... 472-2133 Post Office of love? Sanibel ...... 472-1573 My adoption fee is $30 (regu- Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 larly $50) during Animal Services’ Captiva ...... 472-1674 Real Housepets of Lee County Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 Devon ID# 554551 Adoption Promotion. Senior Center ...... 472-5743 photos by squaredogphoto.com For information about this ARTS week’s pets, call 533-7387 Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 (LEE-PETS) or log on to Animal Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 Services’ website at www. BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 LeeLostPets.com. When calling, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 refer to the animal’s ID number. Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 The website updates every hour Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 so you will be able to see if Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 these or any other pets are still Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 available. The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 The shelter is open for adop- Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 tions from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) . . . . . 565-7872 or 433-7798 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 to the Lee County Sheriff’s Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Office, off Six Mile Cypress Audubon Society ...... 472-3744 Parkway. Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org All adoptions include spay/ Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 neuter surgery, age-appropriate CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 vaccinations, rabies vaccina- FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 tion and county license if three Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 months or older, flea treatment, Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 worming, heartworm test for Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 dogs six months and over, feline Kiwanis Club ...... 677-7299 AIDS and leukemia test for cats, League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 training DVD, 10-day health Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 guarantee, and a bag of Science Newcomers ...... 472-9332 Diet pet food. Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 The adoption package is val- Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 ued at $500. Mattie ID# 551777 PAWS ...... 472-4823 Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 www.sanibelsoccer.org The Military Officers Assc. of America (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 Email your editorial copy to: United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 [email protected] United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 ISLAND ATTRACTIONS Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 31B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 27B 32B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 4, 2013 We make it easy. You make it home.

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