ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND LIVING DECEMBER 4,2008 Fallin great Fall Arts Festival held at City Hall for the first time ByJEFFLYSIAK [email protected] The grounds surrounding Sanibel's City Hall never looked more beautiful, thanks to the showcase presented by dozens of artists from across Southwest Florida who" took part in this year's Fall Art Festival. Relocated from its previous home at nearby BIG ARTS, the annual exhibit and sale offered everything an art lovers heart could desire -— oil and acrylic paintings, watcrcolors, photogra- phy, sculpture, textiles, fabrics and mixed media artwork — along with vendors selling snacks, sodas, sweets and everything in between. "It looks like there's a pretty good crowd coming in already," said Sissi Janku, an artist who has resided on Sanibel for the past 10 years. "There's a lot of movement going on, people inquiring.about my work. I'm lucky because I have a pretty good follow- * ing on the island, so I'm expecting a good turnout this weekend." Janku, who is currently showing her works at Island Style Gallery, brought several kinds of artwork lo the two-day show, including her trademark hand-painted win- dow frames. "I'm doing some more furniture pieces now," she said, point- ing to a desk which had been adorned with her tropical land- JEFF LYS1AK scape-inspired paintings. "It seems that people are drawn to Lisa Gould, left, shows off some of her fused-glass bellydancers — called "Sanibellies" — to Fall these more and more, I think, because they're a little more Arts Festival visitors Jessica, Rachel and Jacob Saunders from Albany, Ga. unique." machine, so everything you see here is hand- "People are stopping to ask us about BIG ARTS Fellow craflswoman Katie Gardenia, who traveled from programs, and we're asking them if they're BIG Matlacha to display her fiber artistry at the Fall Arts Festival, stitched. It's my meditation... I just go into this other world, which these days is a pretty good thing." ' ARTS members," said Mickie Kaplan, who was sta- also brought a long history of familiarity with the islands. In tioned at the booth with her husband Al and fellow 1979, Gardenia opened The Bubble Room on Captiva. Along with a plethora of artwork and food ven- dors, the festival also featured a few information arts enthusiasts David and Karen Searles. "Some of Now a full-time artist, she showcased some of her homemade booths. Among them was a spot where passers.by the people say 'Of course we're BIG ARTS mem- dolls as well as other creative wares. could get information about BTG ARTS, CROW arid bers!' but some tell us that they're not from the area. "This is all that 1 do, day and night" said Gardenia, who sold the environmental-friendly SmartCar. her interest in The Bubble Room in 1989. "I don't own a sewing See FESTIVAL, page 3B

WHAT'S INSIDE Sail & Power Squadron to conduct a Public Safe Ballet time Boating Course this month The Nutcracker' Submitted by MARY PAIGE ABBOTT returns to BIG The Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron ARTS next Public Safe Boating Course, which includes two classroom sessions, an educational cruise and an weekend with ^ exam, will be held on three consecutive Saturdays two shows / B2 — Dec. 6, 13 and 20 — at St. Michael's & All Angels Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. td 1 p.m. This introductory course teaches the basics of Even more artists safe boating. Topics include boat handling, types of boats, use of marine radios; elementary sea- manship, knots and lines, governmental regula- More pictures from tions, basic weather, understanding charts, aids to the Fall Art Festival navigation, engine troubleshooting, basic piloting, determining position, boat trailering, and Florida are featured in and local laws.. Graduates receive the Florida Island Faces / B7 Boater Certificate and qualify for NASBLA- A three-part class on Public Safe Boating will be offered over the next three weeks by The Sanibel-Captiva Sail & See BOATING, page 3B Power Squadron. Celebrate the season with 'The Nutcracker' at BIG ARTS

5 Submitted by CATHY PAUS 9 Schein Performance Hall at BIG ARTS will be a-glitter with the Sugar Plum Fairy, the dancing sweets and waltzing flowers! Yes, it's Nutcracker time again, and the £ world's best-loved holiday ballet is return- ing to Sanibel on Saturday, Dec. 13 with u both a matinee and an evening performance. Q Both performances will feature Houston Ballet principal dancers Simon Ball and Mireille Hassenboehler in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The 4 p.m. matinee performance is free for all children under the age of 16, courtesy CM of a grant from the Southwest Florida o Community Foundation. Tickets for adults BIG ARTS for the matinee are $10. Tickets for the 7 p.m. evening perform- Members of the Gulfshore Ballet performing "The Nutcracker." ance and "Nutcracker Sweets" reception are $10 for children and $15 adults. BIG ARTS Band and Chorus Holiday Concert For further information about concerts at BIG ARTS, to purchase tickets, to sign up . The season wouldn't be complete with- it Snow, A Marshmallow World, and Frosty for workshops or to become a member, stop out festive holiday music. And this year is the Snowman) by BIG ARTS, located at 900 Dunlop Road no exception, with the BIG ARTS Holiday • A Christmas Festival by Leroy in Sanibel, call 395-0900, e-mail Concert scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9 Anderson [email protected] or log on to Principal dancers from the Houston beginning at 7:30 p.m. The band will also play favorite music www.BIGARTS.org. Ballet. The concert, performed by the BIG from Ringling Bros, and Barnum and ARTS Community Band led by director Bailey's Circus. Don Knowland, and the BIG ARTS Chorus Tickets are $5, the concert will be per- Luzerne Trio to perform on Dec. 14 directed by Steven Cramer, will cover an formed in Schein Hall. o assortment of well-known favorites that BIG ARTS Community Band and Submitted by CATHY PAUS the Luzerne Trio for the BIG ARTS concert. a capture the light-hearted, lively spirit of this Chorus focus on high-caliber, well- The Luzerne Trio performs at BIG Braun has enjoyed performing on many g time of year. rehearsed concerts, and welcome the mem- ARTS Phillips Gallery on Sunday, Dec. 14 of the world's finest stages including Teatro A sampling of other songs which are bership of anyone with the love of making at 3 p.m. Tickets are $31, and can be pur- Colon (Buenos Aires), Carnegie Hall, the scheduled for performance: music. chased at BIG ARTS Marks Box Office. Library of Congress, Severance Hall and • It's the Most Wonderful Time of the For further information about this per- This is chamber music at its very best, Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. Year by Eddie Pola and George Wyle formance and events at BIG ARTS, to pur- performed by three gifted musicians whose Their program includes: • Patapan — a new arrangement by chase tickets, to sign up for workshops or to near symbiosis is glorious to hear and to • BEETHOVEN — Trio in E-flat major, David Mennicke which features flute, hand become a member, stop by BIG ARTS, experience. Their technical mastery, integri- Op. l,No. 1 drum, triangle, and tambourine located at 900 Dunlop Road in Sanibel, call ty of performance and depth of understand- Allegro, Adagio cantabile • Here Comes Santa Claus by. Gene 395-0900, e-mail [email protected] or ing of the music bring warmth, sophistica- Scherzo: Allegro assai Autry and Oakley Haldeman log on to www.BIGARTS.org. tion, charm and excitement to every per- Finale: Presto . u • Let It Ring, Let It Swing, Let It Snow formance. • PIAZZOLLA — The Four Seasons (a medley of the Ukrainian Bell Carol, Let Source: BIG ARTS The Chronicle of Glen Falls, N.Y. wrote, Spring i "The precision, tonal refinement and atten- Summer a tion to shape brought out the three musi- Autumn cian's almost uncanny sense of communica- Winter tion." • BRAHMS —»Trio in C major, Op. 87 88 'Holiday Magic' coming to the Pianist Toby Blumenthal is a Steinway Allegro artist who has appeared as a soloist with the Andante con moto Chicago and Houston symphonies and pre- Scherzo: Presto Community House on Friday sented recitals in many venues in the United Finale: Allegro giocoso States and abroad, including Alice Tully Classical Afternoons' Patron Sponsor is Submitted by GLORIA BAKER and Carnegie recital halls. Deborah and John La Gorce. This Friday night, Dec. 5, the Sanibel Community House is once again going to Raymond Gniewek was the youngest For further information about concerts at invite the community to their After Luminary song and dance show, "Holiday and first American-born violinist to win the BIG ARTS, to purchase tickets, to sign up Magic." This isn't going to be the kind of magic show of Siegfried and Roy. but position of concertmaster of the for workshops or to become a member, stop rather is a story about the magic of the season. Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. by BIG ARTS, located at 900 Dunlop Road "Holiday Magic" is going be a song and dance show that borrows from the clas- Bert Phillips, the trio's talented cello in Sanibel, call 395-0900, e-mail sic movie "Holiday Inn," steals a bit from "The Nutcracker" and has just enough player, passed away on Oct. 8 and will be [email protected] or log on to Disney magic to make you think that even snow is possible in Sanibel! sorely missed by the community. Cellist www.BIGARTS.com. Without telling more, you'll have to come and see for yourself! Some of our Jacob S. Braun will be. taking his place in favorite Sanibel singers and dancers with the Rhythm In Motion Studio will be back. The doors open at 8 p.m. with holiday desserts, a cash bar and a show that starts at 9 p.m. (or whenever the auditorium is full). Admission is $5 at the door — no pre-reservations, first come and first serve. Everybody is welcome. Expect a night of singing, a dance show and holiday sing-a-longs. Let's kick off Sanibel's holiday season with a little magic! Friday's Luminary Night at SCC to feature tree lighting, singing Luminary Night will be staged at Bethlehem, soldiers, shepherds and more. Sanibel Community Church this Friday, A live nativity will also be included. Dec. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The entrance to Luminary Night is Bethlehem is at the so special, with the sanctuary near the pet- lighting of the thou- ting zoo and courtyard i sands of lights and all driveway. the praise and worship All of this makes music tilling the air. Luminary so special as Guests can visit we celebrate "Olde Bethlehem Emmanuel — God Shops," where there coming into the world will be choirs singing, through Christ, the Praise Team songs, Light of the world! handbells ringing and It all begins at 6 youth and children's p.m. with the tree presentations. In addi- lighting and all singing tion, they will offer "Joy To The World, wonderful goodies and The Lord Is Come!" other treats. Also at the Invite your friends to event, kids and youth TV this extraordinary tents will feature real evening. > animals, evangelism Sanibel Community face, painting, orna- Church is located at ment making and the 1740 Periwinkle Way story of Jesus' birth. (next to Jerry's). For The census decree more information, call has brought people 472-2684 or visit from all over to Bethlehem to register. www.SanibeJChurch.com. ' • The Luzerne Trio — Bert Phillips, Toby Blumenthal and Raymond Gniewek. The tstreets, are filled wkh citizens of Inset photo is cellist Jacob Braun. •a Festival from page 1 to They're just here for the day." two are alike." W Lisa Gould, a former art teacher for 20 Janku also wanted to offer her praise 33 years, was selling her hand-crafted fused for event organizer Richard Sullivan, glass pieces. Each work depicts a belly who was instrumental in keeping the Fall dancer dressed in colorful costumes. She Arts Festival on Sanibel. I calls them "Sanibellies." "He's a real pro," she added. "The "All of them have their own personal- quality of artists at this year's show is the mo ities," said Gould, a part-time belly best I've ever seen, so he deserves a lot of H dancer herself. "I have a good time mak- recognition for helping bring this great s- ing them because they're so unique — no art here." E

Southwest Florida artists present a a a ' Welcome Back' show at Art League n 3 Submitted by CAROL ZELL of Southwest Florida. Artists will display 3- ft The Art League of Fort Myers will their latest oil, acrylic and watercolor -l host an opening night reception for its paintings as well as. collages, mixed new show — "Welcome Back" — this media, fiber works and photography — e Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. in the all original works of art. The show will 5 league gallery and gift shop, located at continue during gallery hours until 1451 Monroe Street in the downtown Friday, Dec. 26. River District, Admission is free and all The gallery and gift shop are open are invited. Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. Art League of Fort Myers will be a until 3 p.m. participant in the River District's First The Art League of Fort Myers has been Friday of the Month "Art Walk," when 11 operating in the downtown Fort Myers downtown art galleries- will be open. area since 1956. The league hosts work- Refreshments and music will be featured shops, still-life painting sessions and art in the evening's festivities, and many of classes in all media, and sponsors month- the galleries will be showcasing new ly judged art shows along with special exhibits. All of the galleries will be col- •exhibitions featuring well-known artists. lecting new toys for the U.S. Marine New members are always welcomed. Call Corps "Toys For Tots." 239-275-3970 for more information or "Welcome Back" is a judged fine arts visit the league's Web site at show featuring the multi-media work of www.artleagueoffortmyers.org. members who belong to the Art Council Deer Santa Auction coming to Bell Tower Shops on Friday Experience a spectacular holiday Connell of WINK News Radio. event! All area residents and visitors are In conjunction with Friday Fest, music B 3 invited to the Deer Santa Auction at the will be provided by the John S- Bell Tower Shops on Friday, Dec. 5 Chapman Jazz Team, All Bell from 6 to 8 p.m. to benefit Voices for Tower Shops and restaurants Kids of Southwest Florida, a non- "will be open for holiday profit organization providing shopping and dining. resources to Guardian ad Litem Voices for Kids is dedicated I ALL PHOTOS JEFF LYS1AK Program to insuring that no abused or -1 A very "saxy" saiifish would brighten the mood of any room. This first time event will neglected child should have feature life size reindeer to go to court alone. Funding decorated by artists, area is critical.for the continuation businesses, schools of programs that provide assis- restaurants and shops. tance to these child victims. Each reindeer will be a Please join us for a festive unique "one of a kind" holiday evening under the stars. creation and will be For more information or to available for silent auc- reserve concert seating, please call m tion purchase. The top three Voices for Kids at 239.997 KIDS reindeer will be offered for live auc- (5437) or visit the Voices for Kids Web tion by celebrity auctioneer Mandy site at www.voicesforkids.org.

; Sanibel/Captiva Tide Chart - December 5-11, 2008 Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thur. Sunrise 7:03am 7:04am 7:05am 7:05am 7:06am 7:07am 7:07am Sunset 5:36pm 5:36pm 5:37pm 5:37pm 5:37pm 5:37pm 5:38pm

Redfish HIGH 5:14am Pass LOW 12:11pm 1:02am 2:15am 3:16am 4:11am 5:04am 5:56am| HIGH 7:16pm 6:49am. 8:32am 10:09am 11:36am 12:57pm LOW 12:53pm 1:34pm 2:13pm 2:47pm 3:16pm HIGH 7:44pm 8:13pm 8:45pm 9:20pm 10:00pm 10:44pm

Punta HIGH 5:08am Colorful kissing fish were offered for sale during the two-day event. Rassa LOW (2:06pm 12:57am 3:11am 4:06am 4:59am 5:51 ami HIGH 7:10pm 6:43am 8:26am 10:03am 11:30am 12:51pm Boating from page 1 LOW 12:48pm 1:29pm 2:08pm 2:42pm 3:11pm HBH HIGH 7:38pm 8:07pm 8:39pm 9:14pm 9:54pm 10:38pml approved boating safety certification. course, contact Jeanne Mallon at 395- As part of the course, students take a 3299 of visit the squadron's Web site at HIGH two-hour cruise of the local waters to www.usps.org/localusps/sancap. Sanibel 4:19am learn what the different markers mean as The Sanibel Captiva Sail & Power Light LOW 12:13pm ! C4am 2:17am 3:1 Sam 4:13am 5:06am 5:58am well as what the.same area looks like Squadron is a unit of the United'States HIGH 6:21pm 5:54am 7:37am 9:14am 10:41am 12:02pm after dark. Upon completion of the Power Squadrons (USPS), whose mission 12:55pm 1:36pm 2:15pm 2:49pm 3:18pm course, students are offered membership is to provide "Safe Boating Through •• ••• in the Sail & Power Squadron, which will Education." A member of District 22, the HIGH 6:49pm 7:18pm 7:50pm 8:25pm 9:05pm 9:49pm allow them to take many more advanced Squadron has more than 400 members. courses to improve their boating knowl- Participation in the monthly meetings, HIGH 3:49am 5:24am edge and skills. cruise and rendezvous, social activities Captiva The course is open to students of all and educational classes is limited to (Outside) LOW 10:57am 11:39am 1:01am 2:02am 2:57am 3:50am 4:42aml ages; class size is limited and pre-regis- members of the USPS. For membership HIGH 5:51pm 6:19pm 7:07am 8:44am 10:11am 11:32am tration is required. Although the instruc- information, contact Lt. Marge Liebiein 11:48pm 12:20pm 12:59pm 1:33pm 2:02pm tors teach the class on a volunteer basis, at 395-1364 or visit their Web site at •• the cost for materials provided for the www.usps.org/local/uspsysancap. HIGH 6:48pm 7:20pm 7:55pm 8:53pm 9:19pml course is $44. To pre-register for the CJ: AROUND THE ISLAND OnStage Ashman Train departs 5:30 p.m. Sundays and 6:30 Synopsis: In this charming, gleefully grue- .p.m. other days OF SPECIAL NOTE some musical, Seymour, a poor florist's assis- The Schoolhouse Theater tant, allows his craving for fame and fortune Ticket information: Cost is $59.00 +tax for 2200 Periwinkle Way to seduce him into playing nursemaid fo a five-course dinner and show Wednesday- FRIENDS WHO CARE Phone: 239-472-8930 man-eating plant from outer space. As the Friday and Sunday and $69.00 +tax on During the past 20 years, FRIENDS 8 www.theschoolhousetheater.com plant grows and grows, so does Seymour's Saturday. Call 239-275-6060 or visit WHO CARE, INC. has been assisting affection tor his co-worker, Audrey. www. semgulf.com individuals in our community. Our organi- 2008-09 Performance Schedule Will Seymour and Audrey get to spend zation has assisted many Sanibel Island f their future "somewhere that's green" or will Nature Activities residents in crisis-related situations. Our '•Si u Play On!: Nov. 13 through Dec 6 the plant's plans of world domination come to group does not simply deal with children 3 . Written by Rick Abbot fruition? in our cornmunity, but has included many Synopsis: The hilarious story of a com- Sanibel-Captiva Conservation adults in crisis situations. F munity theater group trying desperately to put Murder At The Howard Johnson's: Foundation FRIENDS WHO CARE, INC. works on a play in spile of maddening interference April 9 through May 2 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Rd. on an anonymous basis through informa- from a haughty author who keeps revising the Written by Sam Bobrick and Ron Clark Phone: 239-472-2329 tion from the Police Department., church- script up to the day of the performance. Act I Synopsis: Would you kill for love? Could es, schools and other caring individuals in I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act IT is the you pull it off and get away with it? Arlene is the community. The holiday season has near disastrous dress rehearsal and the actual a woman in an unhappy marriage who plots Turtle Tracks: Thursdays at 9 ain. become a very rewarding experience. performance in which anything that can go with her lover to kill her husband in a Howard Meet at the Nature Center for a trip to a Many volunteers have joined us in the gift wrong does. Johnson's hotel room. Unbeknownst to beach. Cost for this program is Free to mem- program located at the Post Office, City Arlene, her lover and husband are also plot- bers and children, $3 for nonmembers, beach Hall, The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, The The Holly Jolly Follies: Dec 16 through ting her demise. Confusion and chaos mount parking fee $2/hour. Senior Center and local banks. The local Dec 31 as the trio engages in a hilarious all-out war of Learn about the cycles and habits of the sea Service Clubs have contributed funds in Synopsis: A musical holiday revue. debauchery and back-stafcbing that will leave turtles that nest on our beaches, as well as support of our organization, which also you rolling on the floor by the time the curtain other local marine life, has the continued support of many of the falls. local realtors. Other contributions are o Out Of Order: Jan. 12 through Feb. 7 For questions about the Turtle Tracks pro- u Written by Ray Cooney gram or our Sea Turtle Research Program, call given from private individuals. The mem- Synopsis: Richard Wiley plans an illicit the SCCFs Nature Center at 472-2329. bers of our organization provide^the time t evening in a London Hotel. The evening Murder Mystery Dinner Train and effort to make this all work. o comes to an abrupt halt, however, when he Dolphin & Wildlife Call Sally or Theresa at 472-5152 for a and the lady involved find a dead body in their Seminole Gulf Railway Dinner Train more information. Theater Adventure Cruises: e bedroom. Knowing (hat the scandal would Daily, 4 to 5:30 p.m. T3 ruin his marriage and career, he sets about try- Colonial Boulevard and 1 S Metro Parkway Where: Pine Island ing to cover up the dead body... but nothing is Sound; ' departs1 tour of the Butterfly House going to go as planned. Fort Myers Phone: 239-275-8487 McCarthy's Marina, Captiva Human Uses Classic Broadway Abridged: Feb. 12 In cooperation with Captiva Cruises, an Florida Native Plants' through March 7 Deadly Swindle: Wednesday, Thursday Explore our and Sunday. excellent opportunity for the whole family to Synopsis: A musical revue of classic view wildlife in Pine Island Sound. Cost is Ethnobotany garden to learn about Broadway show tunes. Till Murder Do Us Part: Friday and Honda's native plants. Signs briefly explain Saturday. $20/adults, $12.50/children. Reservations required, call 472-5300. how plants have been used for centuries for Little Shop Of Horrors: March 12 Synopsis: The murder mysteries are play- food, shelter, medicine and art. ing on the Seminole Gulf Railway dinner Butterfly House: Call for schedule through April 4 Learn about the life cycle of the Zebra train, which departs Colonial Station, off Otters & Others: Life Along Our Trails: Written by Alan Menken and Howard Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway. Longwing, the state butterfly, on a self-guided

B THE VVIJEK AHEAD AND BEYOND Trunk Book Discussion Group SCCF First c Sanibel Uncorked! Show The Sanibel Public Mondays Sanibel's inau- gural Winter Wine Library's Book Group Come to the SCCF The next Trunk Show & Sale at the will meet on Dec. 11 at Festival will be Nature Center (3333 San- held on Saturday, Sanibel Community House (2173 2 p.m. to discuss Cap Road) for the monthly Periwinkle Way).will be held on Jan. 31 Timothy Egan's book, Dec. 13 from 4 to 8 First Mondays series start- p.m. at The Dunes and Feb. 1. Vendors sell hand-' "The Worst Hard Time." ing at 10 a.m. Call the made, vintage and antique wares Golf and Tennis call 472-2483 for more SCCF at 472-2329 for from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. information. Club. Call 472- 11 additional information. 0836 for details. 13 •7 Giving Sam Bailey booksigning Holiday Magic at C Jacaranda C.R.O.W. Tree Island legend Sam Community House golf event Bailey will be signing CROW's Giving An After-Luminary song and Golfers are wanted to copies of "A Sanibel Son take part in the 20th Tree Festival will be Looks Back" on Dec. 13 dance show — "Holiday Magic" held Dec. 7 at The — will be held on Friday, Dec. 5 at Annual Jacaranda Golf from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tournament, held on Dec. Sanctuary Golf Club Sanibel Community the Sanibel Community House on Sanibel Island, FL (2801 Wulfert Road). Periwinkle Way. Doors open ai 8 7 at The Dunes Country House (2173 Periwinkle Club. For additional 239-472-3644 Call 395-0050 to Way). p.m. and admission is $5. make reservations. details, call 472-1771. Plenty to do with the Island Seniors Nominees sought for Edison Festival There are several upcoming programs Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. scheduled to start soon at the Sanibel This month's selection is entitled of Light's honorary Grand Marshal Senior Center, located at 2401 Library "Emma" by Jane Austen. Readers are Way: invited to bring notes for discussion in the The Edison Festival of Light Board of Finalists will be posted on the Edison • Florida Repertory Theater "Indian Senior Center's Craft Room. Directors wants to give Southwest Florida Festival of Light Web site by Jan. 1, 2009. Blood" — Saturday, Dec. 6 • Discovering The Value Of The their chance to nominate one lucky person During the entire month of January, the Meet at the Senior Center Internet — Thursday, Dec. to receive recognition for all the good they Southwest Florida community will be able before departure. Travel with 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. do in the community by riding in the Edison to cast their vote for their favorite nominee. fellow Island Seniors mem- This seminar is for you if Festival of Light parades as Honorary The top four nominees will receive two bers to see A.R. Gurney's lat- you are new to the Internet Grand Marshal. VIP passes to the annual Music Fest on Feb. est play — "Indian Blood" — or haven't used it much. Nominating a local hero is simple. In 14, where the winner will be announced. As brought to life! Includes a Discover how to find infor- 250 words or less, nominations can be made a tribute to their commitment to the com- possible lunch or dinner stop. mation that is useful, such for Honorary Grand Marshal. The nominee munity, the winner will earn a seat as the Please call the Senior Center as booking travel plans, is someone who: Honorary "My Choice" Grand Marshal for for ticket and transportation ordering tickets, tracking • Gives back to our community on a reg- the Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade details. your stocks or sports teams, ular basis on Feb. 15 and the Edison Festival of Light Cost is $33 for Island accessing government infor- • Deserves credit for their good deeds Grand Parade on Feb. 21. The winner will Seniors members (due at signup). mation, finding recipes, gradening tips, but doesn't always receive it also receive two .VIP passes to the Grand • Tis The Season Holiday Potluck — shopping online and much more! It's easy • Is an inspiration toward making our Parade. . Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.m. and safe. Find out what you need to know. community a better place to live Help us honor that special someone in A chance to get together with friends Cost is $25 for Island Seniors mem- Nominations can be sent to Southwest Florida who truly makes a dif- for a holiday mea\ and caroling to holiday bers and $35 for non-members. [email protected]. Please ference to our great community. To learn tunes at the Senior Center. Please bring a For additional information about these include the nominator's name and con- more about the Edison Festival of Light, log dish of your own and canned goods for or other Island Seniors programs, call tact information, along with the nominee's on to www.edisonfestival.org or call 239- Sanibel residents in need. 472-5743. name and phone number. Deadline for all 334-2999. • Senior Center Book Club — Tuesday, nomination entries is Dec. 19. B tQ n AROUND THE ISLAND CO" I When: Guided trail walks at 9 Bay! Paddle with a naturalist Beach and Shelling cruise to premier Sanibel and out by the Lighthouse. ft a.m. on Tues., Wed. & Fri. through the mangrove forest along barrier island state park. Pack a lunch. © A guided walk through the inte- the Commodore Creek Water Trail. your swimming gear and adventurous Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Eco- ••s rior wetlands and mid-island ridges Learn about the rich backbay spirit! Tours: Rentals daily. Tours 9 to 11 H sr of the Center Tract, with discussion ecosystem and the creatures that live Full-Day: Adults $45, Child $35 sun. s of native habits, natural and cultural there. Includes kayak rental for the Paddle through Larry's Lagoon, Half-Day: Adults $35, Child $20 Adventures in history and preservation efforts. entire day. (1.5 hours with natural- Paradise along Stingray Bay through the Meet at Nature Center and proceed ist, then you can keep the kayak out Mangrove Forest. Discover where P Port Sanibel Marina to trails. Free to members and chil- on your own afterwards.) Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island manatee visit, dolphins feed, birds dren, $3 for non-members. 14341 Port Comfort Road flock and eagles nest! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Myers Sunset Rookery Paddle: Call ft Trails for schedule Escape to this quaint seaside village Phone: 239-472-8443 ' If you can't make the guided Join us as the sun goes down on with banyan trees, historic churches, Island Happenings I tours (see Otters and Others), we a paddle to the Rookery Islands as lighthouse, unique shops and restau- Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 ft have trail maps in the Nature Center hundreds of birds return to roost for rants. a.m. to noon. 4- for the four miles of trails in our the night Days offered vary, please All fishing equipment, bait, tack- Adults $45, Child $35 e Center Tract. These trails cover call for current schedule. (21/2 le and license provided. a ^^tj^—. upland and wetland hours) P* " habitats, and there Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Sealife Encounter Excursion: •FWS an observation 4 to 5:30 p.m. Daily 12:30 to 3 p.m. P tower for a bird's Join the marine biologist/natural- Narrated by the Sanibel Captiva ist and cruise aboard "Miss eye view of the Conservation Foundation. This is an Sanibel River (really a slough) that Paradise" for" a hands-on learning excellent cruise to view dolphins and experience for the whole family runs the length of the Center Tract. Touch Tank other wildlife in their natural setting. Exploration: Call for schedule complete with touch tanks and Get to know our local marine life Adults $25, Child $15, aquariums! See everything from Tarpon Bay Explorers during an interactive touch tank seahorses to dolphins. Wear your presentation with a marine biolo- beach shoes and bring your towels. 900 Tarpon Bay Road Sunset Sightseeing gist. Discover first-hand the crea- Phone: 239-472-8900 tures beneath the surface, including Time varies with sunset (call for Shelling the Outer Islands: Sanibel Senior Center conchs, sea urchins, seastars, horse- schedule) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2401 Library Way Tram Tour Protect Wildlife shoe crabs and more. Enjoy the fresh sea air and live music and Saturday 9 a-m. to 3 p.m. 472-5743 8 and Take the Tram!: Daily except while watching the sun set over the Cruise to the Outer Islands for Fridays •a Gulf of Mexico. Shelling and lunch at Barnacle Ongoing programs Join a naturalist aboard an open-, Phil's. Cruise through San Carlos Captiva Cruises Adults $25, Child $15 Aerobics — Monday, air tram for a tour of Wildlife Drive Bay, by the rookery and spoil Wednesday and Friday at 8 and at 'Ding' Darling through the heart 11401 Andy Rosse Lane islands while enjoying dolphins, 9:30 a.m. of the refuge. Sit back and relax Captiva Sailing Cruises herons, egrets and Bridge — Monday and while learning the basics of the Phone: 239-472-5300 osprey! Wear beach Times vary Wednesday at 1 p.m. ecosystem and its numerous inhabi- Web: www.captivacruises.com shoes and bring your (call for Chair Yoga — Wednesday at tants. 90 minutes. towels. schedule) 3:30 p.m. Nature & Sea Life Cruise: Call Cabbage Key or Useppa Lunch & Two-hour Mah Jongg — Tuesday and for schedule Dolphin Afternoon Thursday at 1 p.m.. See wildlife up close while cruis- cruises _ a Dolphin Cruise: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. aboard a 40- Step — Tuesday and as ing the tranquil waters of Tarpon Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Thursday at 8:45 a.m. Bay. With a naturalist by your side, Cruise Pine Island Sound, the prime foot Sailing a and Saturday 3:30 to 5 pan. Yoga — Tuesday and discover manatees and dolphins and habitat of dolphins. Visit unique island Catamaran. Cruise through San Carlos and Thursday at 10 a.m. observe amazing bird life on the destination where A spectacu- Pine Island Sound to see and learn s rookery islands. Includes touch tank lunch is available at lar Gulf of about the mangrove islands and ! exploration. An excellent program waterfront restaurants. Mexico sailing adventure. estuaries where Calusa Indians once for all ages. And don't forget our !ft Adults S35, Child $20 Adults $45, Child $35 lived. Learn the history, see the dol- i popular Breakfast and Evening phins! cruises, too! (Daytime, 90 minutes;. Send us your news! Evening, 2 hours) Cayo Costa State Park Private Cruise Expeditions Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Daily. E-mail sancapnews@ Beach & Shelling Times are customized to guests needs Call for departure time. breezenewspapers.com Guided Kayak Trail Tour: Half-day (9 a.m. to Beach, shelling, lunch or sailing "cus- Complimentary champagne is Phone — 239-472-1587 Daily at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 noon and 1 to 4 p.m.) tom tours." Boats can accommodate served as you cruise out by Bird pjn. and Full-day (10 a.m. to groups of 1-6 and 7-48 passengers. Island where all the birds come to A great introduction to Tarpon 4 p.m.) roost for the night, along the coast of Fax — 239-472-8398

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE ISLANDS FRIDAY, 5 SATURDAY, 6 SUNDAY, 7 MONDAY, 8 TUESDAY, 9 WEDNESDAY, 10 THURSDAY, 11 JACARANOA Renata Renata 8:30 to 12:30 Buckeye Ken 8:30 to 12:30 1223 Periwinkle Way Judah Solutions Judah Solutions Cat-Man Mario & Marci & Tina 472-1771 Insanti Jazz, dance Jazz, dance TWEEN WATERS No Entertainment No Entertainment No Entertainment No Entertainment 15951 Captiva Dr. Blind Pass Band Blind Pass Band No Entertainment 472-5161

RC OTTER'S Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - 11596 Andy Rosse Ln Steve McDougall Royce Allgood Ira Wilkes Royce Allgood Steve McDougall Royce Allgood Noble Hockmeister 395-1142 Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Frank Thomson Pat McCune Chris Workman Royce Allgood Pat McCune t MO Pat McCune KEYUME BISTRO "Afternoon - Afternoon • Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Noble Hockmeister Chris Workman MarkVee Chris Workman Mark Vee Ira Wilkes Frank Thomson 395-4000 Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Pat McCune Ira Wilkes David Johnson Frank Thomson Chris Workman Steve McDougall Frank Thomson ELLINGTON'S JAZZ 937 East Gulf Dr Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Quartet 337-5299 Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller-Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet w/Geo. Williams Dan Miller -Trumpet

DOLCE VITA Afternoon: Woody Maurice Lomonaco Joe McCormick & Brubaker Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Woody Brubaker 1224 Periwinkle Way Evening: Soli & Andre 472-5555 w/ Woody Brubaker Marviila Marzan

THE ISLAND COW Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm ' Greg Watts Diana Lynn Buckeye Ken Buckeye Ken Greg Watts Dan Confreo Diana Lyar 2163 Periwinkle Way THE MUCKY DUCK 5 - 9 pm/472-3434 Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Federico Buckeye Ken Andy Rosse Ln

TRADERS Danny Morgan Tues&Thu8-11 pm Danny Morgan & Friends & Friends 1551 Periwinkle Way BLUE GIRAFFE 2075 PeriwinkleWay Gessiey 472-2525 Reed CASAY BEL RESORT Dan Tutor Danny Morgan & Friends Danny Morgan & Friends 2255 W. Gulf Dr. 6:30-10:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm Sunday Brunch 12-2:30 pm 472-9200 Thistle Lodge Coconuts Bar & Grill Thistle Lodge Dining Room Dining Room 6:30-10:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm Coconuts Gar & Grill =5 Sanibel Sea School launches Bonefish Ball season a* ex with 8 Scavenger Hunts sponsored by Lily & Co. Sanibel Sea School and Lily & Co Sanibel Sea School is a 501(c)3 Do not spy on competitors. 00 o are teaming up to kick off this year's dedicated to marine conservation Carry a notebook. o Bonefish Ball season — the second through experiential education. Write us a poem back if you're so annual Sea School Ocean Founded in 2006 on the east end of inclined when you find it! Celebration — with a cavalcade of Sanibel Island, the Sea School teach- Don't win more than once, but scavenger hunts. es kids and adults about the ocean feel free to "shadow" future winners. Today, the first of eight all-island and the ecosystems it sustains. A completely random dedicated scavenger hunts begins with clue Sanibel Sea School places all it's birder was rewarded by finding a number one. chips on the idea that love of the token last year (which proves birders The prize for Bonefish Ball ocean and a spirit of stewardship are are lucky). Scavenger Hunt Number One is an "caught not taught." And in that spir- Good luck and have a great Ocean original Lily & Co. 14 karat gold it, one can change the world for the Celebration! •a Sanibel Lighthouse sand pendant better. Coronado to speak on 'Orchids in 1 valued at $385 — a little bit of So, for the next couple of months Sanibel to wear forever! you're invited to join this Ocean And now for the fun... the Landscape' at Dec. 15 meeting Each week, for these eight weeks, Celebration that culminates with islanders will be given clues that Bonefish Ball on Jan. 30. Proceeds Clue Number One Submitted by NANNETTE LEHR lead to real treasure. In the spirit of from the Sanibel Sea School The Sanibel Captiva Orchid Society is pleased to pres- fun-raising, participants read the Bonefish Ball event will be used for Theirs a kool new wreck on the ent a Holiday Luncheon at Doc Ford's Restaurant on clues in the paper and follow them scholarships to individuals, school old eyeland Monday, Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m. Doc Ford's is located on seeking a laminated Bonefish Bali groups and families in these tough Dive in there and call for the first Sanibel at 975 Rabbit Road. token that signals glorious, gorgeous economic times. But before then, clue of them all The featured speaker will be Michael Coronado, vice treasure, provided by Lily & Co. there are adventures to be had of To the scavenger hunt that starts president of R.F. Orchids in Homestead, Fla. He will speak Players are notified online as soon as eight whopping scavenger hunts for Bonefish Ball. on "Orchids in the Landscape." the token is found at sani- the whole community from Sanibel If you're, wet, you're cold. Coronado literally grew up at the world renowned R.F. bel seaschool.org by clicking on the Sea School and Lily & Co. And if And you want to be hot. Orchids having worked at the grower since he was 13 years blog button. There is no fee to play last year taught us anything, it was Because in the frigid water, it's old. He has. participated in many domestic and internation- and no obligation involved in win- this: not. al orchid shows, including several World Orchid ning — just a fun community game Speeding and scavenging don't Conferences and the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, and with a beautiful prize each week. mix. is an American Orchid Society Student Judge. He u was also instrumental in o developing R.F.'s "Orchid a Camp," a series of educa- tional classes about orchid IB growing in South Florida. § One of Coronado's favorite activities is the design of pri- vate orchid gardens. A buffet luncheon of lemon pepper chicken breast, lime panko-crusted white- fish, vegetables, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be served. Cocktails, wine and g beer are also available for o additional purchase. In addi- Q tion, Coronado will bring orchids for sale. c Cost to attend the session a is $20 for San-Cap Orchid Society members and $24 for non-members. Membership dues for 2009 are $20. Reservations for the luncheon should be made with payment to the Sanibel Captiva Orchid Society by Saturday, Dec. 6. There is limited seating available. For more information, contact San-Cap Orchid Society treasurer Marilyn Kloosterman at 472-9408, by e-mail at mklooster- island [email protected] or call rf=» Nannette Lehr at 395-3327. SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Sanibel Congregational The Island Reporter has a long and credible history of To that end,-we have improved The Island Reporter. UCC to take part reporting hard news to the Sanibel community. It's not It's BIGGER, BETTER and BOLDER. Follow the in Luminary Night always pretty; we all wish it was. Days of sunshine, nature, community discussion weekly by subscribing today. art shows and ice cream. That's why we're here. But how can Please be sure to stop by It's easy to start. Call our office at 239-472-1587, go the SanibeJ Congregational a community run that way? The mechanics behind the United Church of Christ scenes keep it going. Residents and officials at city council to our web site island-reporter.com, visit us at the during Friday night's meetings debate the issues. City workers keep the Luminary Celebration from Village Shopping Center at 2340 Periwinkle Way on 5 to 9 p.m. to meet our new infrastructure running smoothly. The Island Reporter is the Interim Senior Pastor, the only paper on Sanibel that keeps, this news front and center. Sanibel or fill out the form below and mail it to us. Reverend Dr. Dale Kent, It's important for citizens of Sanibel to keep current on all of and our new Acting Associate Pastor, the the news, pretty or not. It's where the debate over local Reverend Denise Terry. policy is reported. Welcome to the conversation. Enjoy some holiday music, and refreshments, walk our outdoor Labyrinth and shop at the Unique Yes! I want to get The Island Reporter weekly. Enclosed is my check for my subscription. Boutique, featuring 24 local artisans and craftspeo- Name ple. We're located across the street from Periwinkle Address. Place (Trolley Stop #5), at 2050 Periwinkle Way. City State From now until May Zip 2009, Sanibel Congregational Church will* Sanibel Delivery and Off Island Delivery $40 gather on Sunday mornings for an expanded worship schedule with a 7:45 a.fh. island informal service followed OHTEB Return this card to: The Island Reporter • PO Box 809 • Sanibel, FL 33957 by full worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. at the church. For more information, call the church office at 472-0497 or visit BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER. www.9anibelucc.org. - - .'. • 3

Fall Arts Festival at Sanibel City Hall

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Denny Toll of CROW, right, speaks with patrons of the Fall Arts Festival on David and Karen Searles and Al and Mickie Kaplan at the BIG ARTS booth. Friday morning. Trunk Show & Sale Teens 'can' hunger by is filled with treasures collecting canned food Teens from Sanibel and Fort Myers of Jesus," Walsh explained. who are involved with Sanibel SCC Student Ministries is collecting Community Church Student Ministries Christmas gifts that will be sent to chil- did their best to end hunger by filling dren in Africa and India as well as partic- local soup kitchen shelves with canned ipating in the Nations Association food. Christmas Party in Fort Myers, which Each week through the month of serves nearly 2,000 children in need. November, students brought food to H2O, "We are planning to continue to serve a weekly gathering at Sanibel Community during the upcoming spring break and Church. On Nov. 23, several students summer vacation," Walsh added. "These joined Youth Pastor Tom Walsh by deliv- students have a passion to reach out and ering the canned food to the Salvation help those in need, to really make a dif- Army in Fort Myers. ference." "There is a great need once again to If you are or have a student in sixth meet the need of those who are less fortu- through 12th grades and would like more nate," said Walsh. "The students did a information about the Sanibel great job by collecting and understanding Community Church Student Ministries, their role in changing lives." contact Youth Pastor Tom Walsh at 472- Understanding that the need to help is 2684. Grades six to eight meet every greater this year, Sanibel Community Wednesday in the newly renovated Youth Church Student Ministries will be quite Center from 5 to 7 p.m. High School stu- involved this season and beyond. dents meet on Wednesdays from 7:15 to "We do not but categories on these 8:30 p.m. needs, we simply know that if it were Sanibei Community Church is located Jesus, we would give Him what we could, at 1740 Periwinkle Way. Their Web site is PHOTOS BY JEFF LYSIAK we want to help others the way He helps w ww. SanibelChurch .com. us and to give them that additional hope Patty Timson from Fort Myers stands next to a painting created by her husband, Stan Timson. This print is available at Island Art & Frame while other works of his are sold at Hirdie-Girdie Gallery. 21st Annual Christmas Boat Parade returns to Fort Myers Beach on Dec. 6 The Fort Myers Beach 21st annual The parade will commence at 6:10 p.m. Christmas Boat Parade will be held on and is expected to take about two hours. Saturday, Dec. 6. The parade's grand marshal The route will be the same as in previous will be Daniel Eaton, Flotilla Commander of years — Pink. Shell south to Snug Harbor and the U.S. Coast Guard. the Sky Bridge, across the bay to the Coast Trophies will be awarded for best decorat- Guard Station, through two Siesta Isles, back ed in three categories: power up to 26 feet, to Pink Shell, south again along Fort Myers power over 26 feet, and sail. Beach, under the Sky Bridge to the middle To be eligible, participants of the Anchorage, across to Salty Sams, must pre-register and be north past the Shrimp Fleet and the assigned a judging number Bridge restaurant and then across from the Fort Myers Beach the Bay. Lo Matanzas Inn Chamber of Commerce. There Restaurant, where the presentation is no cost to register. of the trophies will be held in the Unregistered boats are welcome Upper Deck lounge of the restau- but will not be eligible for tro- rant. phies. Registration forms and addi- Participants should assemble in tional information are available at front of the dock at Pink Shell Resort the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of & Spa in Estero Bay on the north tip of Commerce office or by calling Fort Myers Beach at 5:30 p.m. 454-7500. Island Seniors meeting to be held Dec. 9 The Island Seniors will hold their nominees for the vacant seats for 2009 annual meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at on the Board of Directors will be pre- 11:30 a.m. at the Sanibel Civic Center, sented. In addition, there will be a short Trunk Show organizer Kathy Boone holds one of her Christmas Trees located at the corner of Palm Ridge Road program on "Humor For Your Health." made from antique jewelery. Last weekend's semi-annual Trunk Show & and Library Way. (Note: this was origi- All members are encouraged to attend Sale, featuring nine vendors of handmade, vintage or antique crafts and nally announced in the Seniors this important meeting and to vote on the goods, drew a steady stream of customers on Friday and Saturday to Newsletter for Dec. 16. Please note the nominees of their choice. the Sanibel Community House. The next Trunk Show & Sale will be held correct date is Dec. 9.) A light lunch will be served after the on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1,2009 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A review of the year's events and meeting.- accomplishments will be presented and ISLAND WORSHIP Bat-Yam Temple of the Islands, Shabbat worship services will be 9 a.m. Full service with Sunday School and nursery held at the Sanibel Congregational United Church at 2050 11 a.m. Full service Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every Friday evening at 8 p.m. Rabbi Murray Saltzman. Call 472-8068. Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. Church office open Monday-Friday 472-0497 Captiva Chapel by the Sea, 11580 Chapin Lane, 472-1646. Also see www.sanibelucc.org Sunday Service 11 a.m. Rev. Joyce Kelly. St. Isabel Catholic Church, 3559 Sanibei-Captiva Road, 472- First Church of Christ, Scientist, 2950 West Gulf Drive, 472- 2763. Rev. Christopher Senk. Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. • 8684. Sunday services 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Communion Service on Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. • Daily Reading room open Mon. Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30 Testimony meetings Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. a.m. Confession by appointment.

Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. Dr. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor; Barb Nave, Associate Pastor; Tom Way, 472-2173. Rector Donald Fishburne; Associate Rector Suzy Walsh, Youth Pastor; Ruth Ann Skaggs, Interim Children's Director. Post. Services: Sunday at 8 & 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 5 p.m., Childcare available at all services. Sanibel Community Church is a Wednesday 9 a.m. (healing) & 6 p.m. (Evensong). Christ-centered non-denominational church. Sunday worship hours: Unitarian Universalists of the Islands meet the first Sunday of • 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion each month - November - April - at 7:30 p.m, in Fellowship Hall • 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids' Church (2nd Floor) of Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, • 10:45 a.m. Traditional service with full choir. 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rev. Margaret L. Beard is our speaker. A stimulating talk and dis- Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 cussion follow Rev. Beard's presentation. Periwinkle Way Across from Periwinkle Place Shopping Ctr. A potluck dinner is held in a member's home on the third Sunday Sunday worship: of each month (time varies). Please call Ruth lyengar at 395-1438 7:45 a.m. Informal abbreviated service for more information. ISLAND REPORTER SPORTS DECEMBER 4,20089 16th annual Boat Poker Run will ISLAND SPORTS ROUNDUP benefit the Calusa Land Trust By MARIANNE PATON 3. Ragged Ass Saloon (Henley Canal) pinetsland @ breezenewspapers.com 4. Island Cow Trading Company (3339 Sure to attract both boating enthusiasts Stringfellow Road) and poker fans, the annual Boat Poker 5. Waterfront Restaurant (2131 Run will take place this weekend in St. Oleander) James City. Sponsored by the Pine Island 6. 3832 Cherry Estates Parkway - Boat Club, the poker run will be staged at Linda and Ron Good Woody's Waterside Restaurant this 7. Woody's Waterside* Sunday, Dec. 7. Those choosing to participate on the To participate, players may purchase water must make their first stop at Long as many poker tickets as they desire, Each Cut and those by land must stop first at of the tickets entitles the holder to play 4111 Gait Island Road to be dealt the first one single hand of stud poker. Those who card. The seventh and last stop to obtain cannot attend or do not have a boat to par- the final card will be Woody's and all ticipate can put their name, address and dealer stations will be closed at 2:30 p.m. phone number on the tickets and give The winners will be announced at 3:30 them back to the seller. These tickets will p.m. at Woody's. be handed over to volunteers who will At each dealer station, participants take the tickets to each of the designated must present their tickets and the dealer dealer stops during the run. will deal the top card from the deck and Winners need record that card not be present to on the back of win one of the the ticket. The three top prizes: card numbers $1,000 for first and suits writ- place, $350 for ten on the back second place and of the poker $150 for third ticket will be place. New this the players year will be the hand. The rak- loser's drawing ing of hands is and that winner as in a standard will be awarded poker hand except, since $100. The win- . JEFFLYS1AK ner must be pres- multiple decks ent to calm the are used, five of Sanibel Rec Center employees Jared Vanegas, left, and Trish Phillips loser prize. a kind is the dance to "Jingle Bell Rock" during Monday's first anniversary party. highest hand The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. and participants will make their way to possible. No jokers or wild cards are EC CENTER CALENDAR the seven designated stops. Two dealer used. The ranking from highest to lowest station options will be available for hand is: five of a kind, straight flush, four boaters as well as land lubbers. The first of a kind, full house, flush, straight, three 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road route is accessible only by water: of a kind, two pair and a pair. Phone: 239-472-0345 1. Long Cut - boat In the event of a tie at any level, a hand 2. Pine Island Shores (2063 of Showdown Poker will be dealt to those Macadamia Lane) - Pink and Ron tied. This will be a single five^card hand Hours of Operation Wesorick boat landing of poker dealt face up with no betting involved. The high hand wins. Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday 3. Chino Island - boat 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4. Blind Pass - boat Alternately, lied players may elect to split 5. Jensen's Marina, Captiva - boat the prize. 6. Green Flash Restaurant, Captiva - All proceeds from the Boat Poker Run WATER ACTIVITES FACILITY HOURS boat will benefit the Calusa Land Trust to aid in preserving environmentally sensitive Private Swim Lessons Land Aerobics 7. Woody's Waterside Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Morning sessions: Mondays, Those participating in the poker run by land on Pine Island. from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to land will draw cards at the following Tickets are still on sale at Woody's All ages 11:15a.m. locations: Waterside in St. James City during regu- Cost: $20 per 30 min. for members, Evening sessions: Mondays and 1. 4111 Gait Island Road (Airport lar business hours. For more information, $25 per 30 min. for non-members Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Canal) - Bob and Bonnie Kellen call Dan Foot and Claudia Binter at 239- Instruction is tailored to the partici- One hour cardio to music class including 2. Pine Island Shores (2063 283-3825 or Bob and Bonnie Kellen at pant's needs: from basic swim instruc- stretching, warm-up and cool down. 239-283-8677. tion to improving stroke efficiency and Members are encouraged to bring a mat Macadamia Lane) - Pink and Ron endurance. Private swim lessons are or towel. Wesorick scheduled on an individual basis by the Recreation Department's Aquatics Weight Room Staff. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. from 9 to 10 a.m. Cost: Included with membership Open Gym This class will be held in the exercise Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 pool for attendees who desire a low- p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. impact workout in warmer, shallow Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. water. Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Deep Water Aerobics Game/Teen Room Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 10 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: Included with membership Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This class will be held in the lap pool Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. for participants who desire a low- impact workout in cooler, deeper Tennis Courts water. (Reserve court time by calling 472-0345) Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 Away Aqua Jogging p.m. Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $5 per class for members, $6.25 Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. December December December per class for non-members This specialized class will be held in the lap pool for those who desire a 4 5 6 low-impact cardiovascular workout in at at deeper water while utilizing aqua jog- Off ging equipment such as belts and Trenton Reading ankle resistance. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Masters Swimming Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays December December December and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost: $28 per year for members, $35 per year for non-members 9 10 11 Masters Swimming is a program for serious swimmers ages 18 and over Off Off Off designed to improve,stroke technique and to build endurance. aa © Miracle announce 2009 schedule; t With snook season closed, DC Fort Myers to host All-Star Game we look to other species • Big Splash- (June 23) — Hammond 00 Special to the REPORTER © While snook Sanibel. Live hand picked shrimp rigged The 18th season of professional baseball Stadium turns into the biggest water park in © season came to a weedless and DOA paddle tail jerk baits in Southwest Florida is only 126 days Southwest Florida. close without were the favored baits. On the bars and away! • Mother Nature Special (April 13) — mucli of a bang, shorelines, it was hard to beat the time Last week, the Fort Myers Miracle Under the glowing lights of Mother Nature, there where other proven live shrimp suspended under a released their 2009 the Miracle entertains Charlotte in an after- species that took popping cork. The reds weren't ganged schedule, which features a new opponent, noon delight. up the slack. The up but were cruising in singles and pairs, new division rivals and Fort Myers hosting • Miracle/FGCU Doubleheader (April latest cool down if you caught one and gave the area the 2009 FSL All-Star Game. 21) — Fans get two games for the price of kept water tem- enough time chances were good another The Miracle begins their defense of the one! The Miracle takes on Palm Beach at peratures down one would come by. West Division Championship on Thursday, 4:05 p.m., followed by the Golden Eagles where anglers Sheepsheads are another fish that April 9 when they travel to Charlotte to har- and Florida at 7:05 p.m. One ticket gets you M5 By BILL RUSSELL, had no trouble should provide us some good action in the vest the Stone Crabs. The home opener is in to both games. On The Water finding snook, upcoming months. They have no closed the following night, on Friday, April 10 The entire 2009 award winning promo- but getting them against Charlotte at 7:05 p.m. with a fire- tional and giveaway^ schedule will be H season and there presence inshore is CM to eat was a difficult task at best. Trout, greater every day. Although many are still works display to follow released at a later date. O redfish and sheepsheads were more coop- undersize they have become thick in the game. Many of the tradition- erative inshore while grouper and triple- recent weeks on the same oyster bars "We are al promotions tail provided some offshore action. mentioned above for trout. Also the docks eagerly antici- such as Two-For- Most of the snook sighted over the last inside Redfish and Captiva Passes as well pating the upcoming One Tuesday, Thursty week of season were found in the protect- as the Sanibel Pier have yielded sheepies season of baseball here Thursday and Happy ed waters of deeper residential canals or up to four pounds over the week. Look for in Southwest Florida," Hour Friday will return under bridges and piers. Schools of sever- the numbers of larger fish to increase said Miracle General along with giveaways and al dozen snook were often sighted just daily. Manager Steve Gliner. live entertainment. under the surface soak ing up the mid day Offshore there were a couple picture "Our schedule allows us Miracle fans can also plan sun in canals. These fish for the most part perfect days that allowed anglers to com- to continue to create that buzz on seeing new and exciting pro- turned their nose at a host of baits that fortably make the trip. Red grouper with around the ballpark that is syn- " motions throughout the upcom- included live shrimp, pinfish and just an average of about one in six of keeper onymous with Miracle ing season. s The Miracle will face their closest rival, c about any kind of artificial you could size were found in 70 foot depths west of Baseball." u imagine. There were a few reports of Boca Grande over live or coral bottom. The highlight of the schedule will be the Charlotte, 20 times and face the other five 6 snook biting in the canals late in the day Gags up to 28 inches were trolled up in return of the Florida State League All-Star clubs in the South Division 18 times, and and a few snook up to thirty inches caught depths from 30 to 45 feet between Game to Hammond Stadium. The leagues' teams in the North Division eight times fi from bridges in Matlacha during the Bowman's Beach on Sanibel up to the mid-season showcase last visited Southwest apiece. c night. southern end of Cayo Costa. Florida in 2003. The festivities will begin The Florida State League is comprised a Although the end of snook season was While trolling for grouper anglers with a Fan Fest on Friday, June 19 and the of 12 teams divided into two divisions: the East and West. The Miracle, affiliated with 3 a little disappointing, the prospects for the were occasionally rewarded with triple- game on Saturday, June 20. ? upcoming trout season looks really good. tail. While trolling within sight of crab "Our fans will be in for a special treat. the Minnesota Twins, compete in the West Season won't kick off until the new year trap lines under the buoys several triple- The weekend will be full of memories to Division along with the Sarasota Reds however the catch and release reports tails were sighted sunning under the sur- last a lifetime," said Gliner. (), have been impressive. Anglers report face. A stealthy approach within casting The Miracle will play 70 of their 140- (Florida Marlins), trout hanging along just about every oys- range resulted in a few tripletail with the game 2009 Florida State League schedule (Tampa Bay Rays), St. Lucie Mets (New ter bar in south Matlacha Pass down to largest one reported scaling at twelve within the friendly confines of Hammond York Mets) and (St. Punta Rassa. Most of the fish are good pounds. Live shrimp large enough to Stadium. In a shift from previous seasons, Louis Cardinals). The Miracle and Sarasota size, averaging well in the 15 to 20-inch make a long cast or Gulp crab imitations the 2009 campaign will not begin until the arc the only holdovers from the 2008 divi- u sion alignment. -—I slot, Trout were also caught between worked best under the buoys. second week of April and, correspondingly, oC Pineland and Part Island and on the bay If you are fishing inshore and you want will not conclude until the first weekend of The East Division consists of the a side of Cayo Costa and Captiva Islands. to catch something to eat, remember both September. Daytona Cubs (Chicago Cubs), Brevard Potholes at the southern end of the Sound snook and trout are off limits. As men- Naples native Jeff Smith will return for County Manatees (Milwaukee Brewers), T3 near Mac Keever Keys and Regla Island tioned trout season will reopen with the his second season as manager. Smith led the (Toronto Blue Jays), were also holding some dandy specks New Year and with much anticipation. Miracle to a first-half West Division title (Philadelphia during the low water. Live shrimp either Along with sheepsheads and redfish and helped the club advance to the Florida Phillies), (Detroit free lined or hooked on a quarter ounce chance are good at catching flounder, State League finals for the first time since Tigers), and Tampa Yankees (New York jig head and DOA artificials were the top pompano, snapper and maybe a grouper 1995. Yankees). catchers in all areas. A few trout up to 23 inshore this month. There are no doubt The Miracle will play nine home games Start times for games at Hammond inches were caught on top water lures other species but those are the most pop- in April, 14 in May, 15 in June, 16 in July Stadium in 2009 are 7:05 p.m. for games early in the morning along the.oyster bars ular. For the best results on all these and 16 in August. Monday through Saturday, except for April in Matiacha Pass. species, especially during December you The 2009 schedule features 12 Thursday 13 (1:05 p.m.), April 21 (4:05 p.m.), May Redfish were scattered over the flats, want to go with shrimp or shrimp imita- games, 11 Friday dates and 10 action- 29 (10:35 a.m.) and June 23 (12:05 p.m.). along shorelines and oyster bars. The fish tions. That's wha.t most fish inshore are packed Saturday night games. The regular Sunday games will begin at 1:05 p.m., with were averaging 19 to 22 inches with a few feeding on right now. season ends on Sunday, Sept. 6 at Jupiter. the exceptions being, June 7 and July 26 at larger fish reported. Wade and sight fish- If you have a fishing story or photo Some highlights include: (4:05 p.m.). ing gave the best results on the flats dur- that you would like to share or for charter • Post-game fireworks shows (April 10, For more information on Fort Myers ing the few mornings with little wind and information, contact me at 239-283-7960 May 23, June 20 (All-Star Game), July 3, Miracle season tickets; group outings, tick- a low incoming tide. Fish were sighted in or www.fisnpineisfand.com. Have a safe July 25 and Aug. 29) — The skies explode et plans, merchandise, sponsorship oppor- the Smoke House Bay area of Matlacha week ^nd good fishin'. above Hammond Stadium with the biggest tunities or any other inquiries, individuals and "Ding" Darling on the back side of and best display. and companies are encouraged to contact • Education Day (May 29) — The best the Fort Myers Miracle at 239-768-4210 or field trip a school can take. The Miracle by visiting www.miraclebaseball.com for makes education fun with this special more information. Sanibel Rec Center News & Notes morning start. Lap Pool hours extended Donate the gift of life SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2008-09 To accommodate the increase demand, On Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to Lap Pool hours at the Sanibel Recreation 2:30 p.m., the City of Sanibel is sponsor- Standings through Dec. 1 Center have been extended. ing the Lee Memorial Blood Center's The Lap Pool is now available from 7 Bloodmobile at the Sanibel Recreation Place Team Won Lost a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Center, located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva First One Ball Wonders 84 44 weekday. The Lap Pool is also available Road. Second Bunt's Ball Busters 79 49 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Every two seconds, someone in the Third Sanibel Sharks 68 60 noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. United States needs blood. Shortages of Fourth Fresh Crew 62 66 The Lap Pool extended hours are fund- blood types usually occur during the sum- Fifth Legion Post 123 52 76 ed through membership revenues. mer and winter holidays. One donation Sixth Ram Crew - 39 89 The Sanibel Recreation Center is locat- can help save the lives of three people. ed at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Daily, The Lee Memorial Health System needs Results from Dec. 1 weekly and annual memberships are avail- blood to meet local area needs. able. For more information, call the Donate the gift of life this holiday sea- Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345 or son! Please pre-register at the Sanibel Bunt's Ball Busters - 10, Fresh Crew - 6 visit our Web site at www.mysanibel.com. Recreation Center or call 472-0345 to One Ball Wonders -11, Legion Post 123 - 5 reserve your donation time. Sanibel Sharks -13. Ram Crew - 3 Stabilization Ball classes Volunteer at the Rec Center Highlights of Week 8 There is still room for you to join the Captain Jack Dalton posted a perfect 4- popular stabilization strength ball fitness Volunteer opportunities at the Sanibel course currently being offered at the 0 score and his Sanibel Sharks took over Recreation Center are available in a vari- third place, ousting the Fresh Crew who Sanibel Recreation Center every Tuesday ety of areas, including conducting facility at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. lost to Bunt's Ball Busters 10-6. The Fresh tours, assisting with fun special events Crew dropped to fourth six games behind Participants in this class utilize both and sharing your areas of expertise with the Sharks. free weights and the stability ball for a the youngsters in the After-School pro- total body workout. Benefits of the class grams. All Rec Center volunteers receive Two other shooters won all four games are improved balance, flexibility and complimentary AED and first aid training. in their matches. Bob Buntrock, Captain of coordination. Stability ball, weights and Bunt's Ball Busters, dispatched Tom Yorgey If we can answer any questions you with ease and Jimbo Gaubatz from the One Ball Wonders shot his third 4-0 match for the mats are supplied; you bring your own have about becoming a Rec Center volun- towel. season. His victim was Steve Doerr from Legion Post 123. teer, or to register for the volunteer orien- On Monday night, Dec. 8 at 8:30 p.m. the League's first and second place teams meet To register for this course or if you tation meeting, please call us at 472-0345. have any questions, please call the Sanibel for the second time this season. The last time they met the League leading One Ball Recreation Center at 472-0345. Wonders pounded Bunt's Ball Busters 11-5. Drop by Legion Post 123 to view the action. Source: City of Sanibel It's safe to say that a Buntrock will win. . . _ hfl - Locals gobble up 29th Annual Turkey Trot; Boynton, Mulka, Bugby and Allen FQ win BMGA's 'Sucker' tourney re Turnout was far higher than was expected Submitted by ED O'NEIL The handbook of the Beachview Men's Golf By GRAY ROHRER after crossing the finish line. Myers (16:45) Association needs only a few lines to explain each [email protected] When the normal flow of oxygen Female 13-15 - Chelsea Humbert, type of tournament. returned and the heavy breathing sub- North Fort Myers (21:11) However, the Nov. 25 contest required 18 lines to 9T About 1,700 people braved the 45- © ' degree weather Thursday morning to sided, they were treated to a runner's Male 16-19 - Zach Kovacick, Cape explain. participate in the 29th annual Turkey Thanksgiving morning banquet of Coral (16:17) Last week's event was a quaintly named import H Trot at the Cape Coral Hospital. bagels, cookies, oranges, bananas and Female 16-19 - Sarah Spann, Fort from Arkansas called "Sucker In The Bucket." Sure, 3- Entry fees for the 5-kilometer run, orange juice. Myers (18:52) it sounds like a fishing tournament. B 5-kilometer walk and Tot Trot events One of the runners enjoying a Male 20-24 - Oscar Corredor, Cape If you play the first three holes without your score a went toward the expansion of the snack was Dan Rams, who participatr Coral (17:59) being used, it is mandatory that your score is regis- Cape Coral Hospital Emergency ed in his third Turkey Trot. Female 20-24 - Kayla Richmond, tered for the team on the fourth hole. That's how you Room. "This is my best time. When I Fort Myers (21:11) become the sucker in the bucket. Then the rotation a Runners took warm-up jogs to the came across (the time) was 24:10," Male 25-29 - Joshua Shadle, begins again. r.c starting line and stretched out before said Rams, a four-year Cape resident. Boulder, Colo. (15:54) The pressure of being the "Lone Ranger" didn't n the starting gun was fired. Some were "I like to run to keep in sb,ape, plus Female 25-29 - Anne Burdine, seem to bother several teams. John Boynton, Jim 3 Mulka, Dave Bugby and Jay Allen posted the win- a- clad head-to-toe in track suits, jackets I know (the entry fee) goes toward the Cape Coral (20:51) re and headbands that covered their ears hospital," he added before taking his Male 30-34 - Shane Perkey, Tampa ning total of 53. H to guard against the cool tempera- 1-year-old son, Logan, to take part in (19:13) Helmut Peters, Wayne Turner, Dick Croce and Rene Lohser placed second with a 54. O tures, while others needed only shoes the Tot Trot. Female 30-34 - Tiffany Chartier, O and shorts for the run. Organizers said about $10,000 was Fort Myers (18:30) In the nine-hole points event, Stan Sheft won with CO The man who fired the starting gun raised for the expansion of the hospi- Male 35-39 - Yancey Palmer, Fort 15, one ahead of Bill Stell. Al Krause finished third was Ray Schwab, who has been tal's emergency room. Myers (16:53) with 11. involved in the Turkey Trot for the last Female 35-39 - Rachel Lee, Cape The two-man best (or better) ball on Nov. 29 saw 20 years. He said Thursday that he Turkey Trot Results Coral (18:57) Boynton and Lohser winning with a net 55. Barry was pleasantly surprised with the Male 40-44 - Mark McRaiarry, Humphries and Al Krause were one* shot behind Fort Myers (20:12) while Marty Gallagher and Ralph Barton took third turnout. Top finishers in the Female 40-44 - Armandina at 59. "The athletes really mushroomed 29th Annual 5K on us," Schwab said. "We expected Bromwell, Cape Coral (20:45) Male 45-49 - Douglas Cohen, Fort re 1,500 and we got 1,700." Men's Overall - John Biffar, Cape Beachview Ladies League N Myers (18:09) re He added that the event, put on by Coral (15:46) Event results from Wednesday, Nov. 26 = the Fort Myers Track Club, was well- Women's Overall - Sara Strong Female 45-49 - Stacey Persinger, n organized and he applauded the (18:27) Fort Myers (22:06) FORMAT: Individual Play (Front Net plus Back •a efforts of the volunteers. Male 50-54 - David Sudderth, Fort Gross for 18 Holers, Front Net for 9 Holers) Men's Masters - Perry Small, Cape Myers (18:34) . "We have a good crew... an excel- Coral (17:04) lent crew," he said. Female 50-54 - Michelle 18 Holers Women's Masters - Karen Miles, LaBarbera, Cape Coral (22:34) Michelle Mattia, whose 14-year- Fort Myers (20:16) 1st Place — Gloria Waterhouse (81) old son, Ryan, ran in his first Turkey Male 55-59. - Neil Gomeringer, 2nd Place — Debbie Smith (81) Men's Grand Masters - Rich Fort Myers (19:47) Trot, agreed. Newman, Windermere (18:28) 3rd Place -— Rhoda Dickinson (85) "It seems very well-organized. You Female 55-59 - Loretta Purish, Women's Grand Masters - Laura North Fort Myers (23:40) can't ask for a nicer day," Mattia said Sophiea, Atlanta, Ga. (21:13) 9 Holers as she waited for Ryan near the finish Male 60-64 - Bill Keeler, Cape 1st Place — Sally Gillett (33) Men's Senior Grand Masters - Coral (21:36) line. Alfredo Rosales, Lehigh (20:22) 2nd Place — Judy Maurer (34) The runners began their race at Female 60-64 - Astrid Soli, Fort 3rd Place — Gcri Harrand (36) Women's Senior Grand Masters - Myers (26:01) Southeast Sixth Street and Del Prado Jeannie Rice, Painesville, Ohio Boulevard in front of the Cape Coral (22:04) Male 65-69 - Skip Mullaney, Fort Myers (21:42) The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Hospital, heading toward Southeast Male 9U - Brendon McNabb, Fort 13th Court. After a jaunt through Female 65-69 - Anne Carney, Cape Men's Golf Association Myers (25:06) Coral (35:06) some residential streets, the runners Female 9U - Fiona Kilrland, Fort Event results from Wednesday, Nov. 26 re returned to the Cape Coral Hospital Male 70 and Over - Donald Moore, •a Myers (23:58) Fort Myers (24:16) c parking lot near the Wellness Center. Male 10-12 - Ricky Ledesma, FORMAT: Individual Super Skins Breathing heavily, with their hands Bonita Springs (20:49) Female 70 and Over - Jan Gordon, Fort Myers (38:07) , placed variously on top of their heads Female 10-12 - Emily Edwards, Flight A: or crouched over on top of their knees, Cape Coral (20:24) Jack Cohen (Hole #1) runners were directed to bottled water Male 13-15 - Ryan Stafford, Fort Gene Lopez (#2) Don Weymouth (#4) Felix Curcuru (#8) View from the Marina: Selecting the 'perfect' boat Don Weymouth (#10) Submitted by BARB HANSEN also counsel prospective buyers. We talk when the physical needs of your new Flight B: There are no perfect boats. Accept to our clients about their budget, their vessel exceed your desire to attend to Jerry Nichols (#2) this. Get over it. Move on. boating skills, their maintenance expert- them. The boat cries out for constant Olivier Pcrrottc (#13) Not even your first boat, the one that ise, and their long-range cruising plans. attention: Clean me. Oil my teak. Please Bruce Noble (#14) floated in the bathtub, was perfect. Sometimes we find that their "dream pay attention to me. You don't want to Bruce Sprinkle (#17) However, it did get you hooked on boat- boat" doesn't necessarily match the real- work; you want to cruise. Advice to the Olivier Pen-otte (#18) ing and it got you thinking about your ity of their bank account, their skills, the lovelorn: Don't count on friends to help. next boat. It would be, of course, the per- yacht's required maintenance or suitabil- Hire somebody to pay attention to the Flight C: fect boat. ity for their future float plan. boat. Or, sell it and charter instead. Roy Brodersen (#2) After all these years and one or more The problems seem to fall into sever- Mick Denham (#3) vessels later, you are still engaged in that al categories. We should have bought a ranch Doug Tudhopc (#6) quest, aren't you? (Well, if not, you're house Hubert Whitaker (#13) not a boat owner. But if you intend to be, We married in haste John Frymoyer (#16) pay attention. You can go to school on They bought a double-decker or a the mistakes made by some people you " Too many boat owners purchased triple-decker boat but the owners didn't Flight D: will probably meet.) their boat before they knew what kind of realize how their fegs would take a beat- EdHannon (#1) Alas, there are no perfect boats and boating they really want to do. Maybe ing from climbing up and down those George Koury (#6) there are no perfect people, either. they bought a day cruiser but they real- steps. Their vessel has many good years Ivan Davis (#8) Combine the flawed ingredients of both ized later they really wanted to do more left, and so do the owners, but they need MikeHnatow(#10) parties in this strange matchmaking overnight cruising. A variation of this a boat with fewer ups and downs. Sell Fred Nordstrom (#12) brew, and the prize moves elusively are the owners who bought a big, com- the twp-story. Get a floating ranch house RayGalligan(#15) away. Perfection is not attainable on the plex boat before their skills (or their instead. A variation of this is the prob- Fred Nordstrom (#17) water planet. checkbooks) were up to the task. lem of the tall owner who refuses to Andy Mckelvey (#18) Actually, I don't blame the boats as Boaters could avoid a lot of expense and duck when he goes through passage- much as I blame boat owners. The prob- trouble if they analyzed themselves ways designed for short people. Dunes Women's Golf Association lem, like the song says, is that we fall in before they analyze the boat What do love too easily; we fall in love too fast. they say, marry in haste; repent in I just wanted to get a good night's Event results from Friday, Nov. 28 As I write this, we are smack in the leisure? sleep — she wanted to party middle of "Boat Show Season." The fall FORMAT: Throw Out 2 Worst Scores shows have just concluded and winter We can't buy a new boat because This is where so many nautical mar- and spring shows are on the horizon. we can't sell the old boat riages go bad. Right from the start, the Flight A . . Boat shows bring out not only lots of parties are incompatible. You thought 1st Place — Noel Barbee (53) beautiful boats, but also lots of beautiful Marriage partners aren't supposed to this vessel wanted to cruise slowly and people. Now when the beautiful people plan their divorce before they get mar- comfortably. Instead, all she could do 2nd Place — Irmingard Markusch (55) see the beautiful boats, well something ried, but we believe this is a good strate- was get up on plane and go fast. Two Flight B magical happens. There is excitement, gy for boat owners. Boats stay the same, suggestions: Take a long test ride before 1st Place — Nancy McConnell (51) flirting and, one suspects, much more — but people always change. Once upon a you buy. Talk to people who know you 2nd Place — Jana Stone (52) love at first sight, short engagements and time you Liked to run with a fast crowd, and know the boat. quickly-arranged ceremonies. How long now all you want to do is take a slow Flight C will these marriages last before papers boat to nowhere. So, before you buy the If all else fails, don't give up on your 1st Place * — Carol Brodersen (51) are filed? fast boat, investigate the possibility that love for boating. There's "another boat 1st Place • — Lee Bogan (51) Many do not know this but, at you'll want to sell it some day. When you out there, the perfect boat for you and Southwest Florida Yachts, the captains do, will you quickly find a willing buyer yours. Well, almost perfect. * There was a two-way tie for 1st Place in this and I have become marriage counselors, for it? A couple of tips: Buy a well- flight of a sort, for our charter clients. Many of known brand. Pay attention to local Barb Hansen is proprietor of yacht- our customers own boats but they like to boating wisdom. Plan an exit strategy. charterer Southwest Florida Yachts and Chip-In Winners; Irmingard Markusch (#3), charter, too. They come to us and they Florida Sailing & Cruising School in Carol Brodersen (#12), Irmingard Markusch (#14) confide in us, saying unkind things We are just too different North Fort Myers. Contact her at and Nan Frymoyer (#15) about their boats back home. [email protected], phone 1-800-262- At our yacht brokerage division, we This is the sad situation that occurs 7939 or visit www.swfyachts.com/ ISLAND PLEASERS REPORTER DECEMBER 4,2008 12

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But the plague was man-made, as I book signing with Michele W. Albion, Egan shows. The plains weren't suited to w bugs "miserable." But she grew to love B who will be talking about and signing the place and became a strong advocate farming, and plowing-up the grass to copies of her new book, "The Florida for both the people and the environment. plant wheat, along with a confluence of H Life of Thomas Edison," on Saturday, Join us on Dec. 6 for a fun afternoon economic disaster — the Depression C Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. looking at the life of a very important — and natural disaster — eight years of Albion, former curator of the Edison person to the history of Southwest drought — resulted in an ecological and a. and Ford Winter Estates, writes with an Florida. Light refreshments will be human catastrophe that Egan details with. eye for extraordinary as well as ordinary served. The Author Series is funded in stunning specificity. ? details, from the difficult task of lighting part with the generous support of the O Fort Myers in the late 1882 to family Sanibel Public Library Foundation, Inc. Donuts & Databases «n expeditions up the Caloosahatchee River The Sanibe! Public Library is located and into the Everglades. at 770 Dunlop Road. For additional 3 Join us at the Reference Desk on This is both a portrait of Thomas information, call 472-2483. "1 Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. until Edison and a record of the vast changes noon for donuts, database demonstra- to the region of Fort Myers, as it grew Book Discussion Group tions and a great cup of coffee. from a remote and unspoiled wilderness Upcoming topics: i into a popular modern resort area with 50 the attendant problems of over develop- The Sanibel Public Library's Non- • Dec. 9 — Ancestry.com/Heritage ment and environmental damage. Fiction Book Group will meet on Quest Thursday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. to discuss • Dec. 23 — Garden, Landscape & When Edison decided in 1885 to Timothy Egan's book, "The Worst Hard Horticulture Collection build a winter retreat and laboratory in Time." Fort Myers, the region was regarded as a • December 30 — America's "frontier outpost." The local paper Egan tells an extraordinary tale in this Newspapers/DigiFindlt proudly announced Edison's decision, visceral account of how America's great, There's no need to sign up — just Island Reporter staff writer Ida Vaynberg and and the town enjoyed an economic boom grassy plains turned to dust,'and how the stop by and get to know the great her husband, Jake, proudly announce the birth as construction progressed on the inven- ferocious plains winds stirred up an end- resources available at your Sanibel of their daughter, Annika Elena, who was born tor's compound. less series of "black blizzards" that were Public Library. like a biblical plague. "Dust clouds Donuts & Databases is funded in part on Oct. 25. Last week, mother and daughter vis- Edison's new second wife, young boiled up, ten thousand feet or more in ited Sanibel for the first time since Annika's Ohio-born Mina Miller, arrived in Fort with the generous support of the Sanibel the sky, and rolled like moving moun- Public Library Foundation, Inc. birth. Congratulations Ida, Jake and Annika!

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