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Submissions for 'Ding' Darling Sandy Stilwell drumming up support for Art for Conservation auction contest accepted until Aug. 31 The air is The annual "Ding" Darling Days charged with Amateur Nature Photography Contest , excitement the To go sponsored by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife night before a Society and held in conjunction with Federal Duck What "Ding" Days, Oct. 8 through 14, honors Stamp final round Art for Conservation the birthday of Jay Norwood "Ding" of judging and will auction; live and Darling, one of the foremost conserva- be especially so silent auctions tionists in American history and driving this year as the pro- featuring work by force behind the eponymous J.N. "Ding" gram celebrates the "Ding" Darling, Jim selection of the Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Sprankle and image for the 75 th Deadline for submission is 4 p.m. on winning Duck Stamp August 31. Complete contest rules are stamp. On Sanibel artists listed below. For an entry form and other Island, where the When contest information, log on to www.ding- judging takes darlingsociety.org and click on Photos, place, "Ding" Oct. 12 then Photo Contest. Or contact DDWS at Darling Wildlife Tickets [email protected] or 239- Society, in partner- $250 472-1100, ext. 233. ship with Ducks Reservations Entries may be delivered in person to Unlimited, will Required SPECIAL TO THE ISLANDER J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR or by mail to SPECIAL TO THE ISLANDER; JIM plug into "that ener- More information Entrepreneur Sandy Stilwell "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society, One HAMILTON gy on Friday, 239-472-1100 serves as honorary chair for the Wildlife Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957. The 2006 photography contest sec- October 12, when ext. 228 Art for Conservation auction. • Only amateur photographers are eli- ond place winning photograph of a it hosts its Art for ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ gible to enter. (You may not possess a pro- roseate spoonbill by Jim Hamilton. Conservation on Live and silent auction items will fessional photographer tax identification Sanibel fundraiser. feature original cartoons by J. N. "Ding" number for the sale of photographs.) However, only limited image modifica- Island entrepreneur, Sandy Stilwell will Darling, designer of the first Federal Duck • Photos must have been taken during tions are permitted. Manipulation should serve as the Honorary Chair for this unique 'Stamp and Pulitzer Prize-winning political the two previous years within J.N. "Ding" only be used to produce a more natural auction and is working her magic at getting cartoonist of the early 1900s and an Darling NWR. looking photograph. Cropping is allowed, others to join with her in raising support for Audubon print appraised at $11,000. A • Photos must be 8 x 10 (or full frame but any other color modifications or the conservation. "Giving back to the commu- number of past winners of the duck stamp 8 x 12) with an 11 x 14 mat to facilitate addition of any elements not existing in nity is very important to me, and it is an competition have donated artwork for the display. Frames are not permitted. Please the original scene will not be allowed. honor to be a part of this auction, knowing auction, along with other nationally include one 4x6 copy of entry. • All photos will become the property that it will be supporting the 'Ding' Darling renowned wildlife artists. Jim Sprankle, • Each person may enter up to two of the Society and will not be returned. Wildlife Refuge," said Stilwell. "The president of the board of the DDWS and photos but can win only one award. There is no need to include a return enve- serenity and beauty of nature and wildlife is nationally recognized wood carver, will be • Photos that have won awards in pre- lope or postage. marvelous, and the refuge is such a big part donating a life size, hand carved and paint- vious DDWS photo contests may not be • In the event that fewer than 16 of what this island is all about. We plan to ed Wood Duck Drake. The 2006-07 Duck resubmitted. entries are received, the Wildlife Society have a sold-out crowd and a number of Stamp winner, Richard Clifton, will be hon- • Judging will be anonymous. Please reserves the right to cancel the contest. local and national event sponsors who also ored that evening, along with other special do not put your name or anything that will • First, second, and third place win- believe in the importance of conservation." guests. identify you on your photo. ners and honorable mentions will be Stilwell owns nine businesses, eight of Attendance to the October 12, Art for • Judging criteria: announced during the "Ding" Darling which are on Captiva and include Keylime Conservation Fundraiser is by reservation 1. technical excellence Days in October. Photos may be used by Bistro, Sunshine Seafood Cafe & Wine Bar, only. Tickets are $250 each. For more 2. originality/creativity the Society in any way with appropriate RC Otter's Island Eats, Latte Da Coffee information, or to receive an invitation, call 3. interest credit. Shop, Captiva Island Inn, Celebration 239-472-1100 ext. 228. 4. ability to be reproduced for publica- • The Refuge and DDWS cannot be Center of Captiva, Paradise Shopping Event sponsorships are available; for tion held responsible for lost or damaged pho- Center and Cantina Captiva. She serves on information, please call event coordinator • Digital photos are acceptable. tos. a number of non-profit boards in Lee Birgie Vertesch at 239-292-0566. County, including the Salvation Army, the The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Florida Repertory Theatre, Hodges DDWS, the refuge's friends group, have University, Uncommon Friends and others. planned a week of activities to showcase the Most recently, Stilwell served as Chairman second most-visited refuge in the nation. for the 2007 Lee County Heart Ball. "Ding" Darling Days will coincide with the "Sandy brings an energy, enthusiasm contest events, and will include birding and a real knowledge for running a success- tours, kayaking, a Florida Junior Duck ful event, and we are thrilled she agreed to Stamp awards ceremony, live wildlife pre- serve as the honorary chair for this event," sentations, and a free Family Fun Day. said Jim Sprankle, president of the Ding For more information on attending the Darling Wildlife Society. "We anticipate Art- for Conservation Fundraiser and con- at I he Historic Island |nn great numbers of people from around the tiguous events, visit www.fws.gov/duck- country to attend this federal competition, stamp75 or www.dingdarlingdays.com, or Visit the Grace & Elegance of times ago... which is the oldest and most prestigious call 239-472-1100 ext. 221. Established in 1<S5>5 "Where: Hospitality Never Sets" wildlife art contest in the nation" and we hope they will also attend this auction." 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