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Postal Customer A ECRWSS SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 25 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA DECEMBER 16, 2011 DECEMBER SUNRISE/SUNSET: 16 7:09 • 5:38 17 7:09 • 5:39 18 7:10 • 5:39 19 7:11 • 5:40 20 7:11• 5:40 21 7:12 • 5:41 22 7:12 • 5:41 Barrus Is Back, With Bells On

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Betty Barrus, wearing a vintage Salvation Army bonnet that was worn by Clint Parsons’ Kiwanis Santas’ Annual Run mother in the early 1900s e’s been doing it for so many years, Father Christmas’ annual Santa Run may be more of a stroll these days – but he promises to make all the deliveries Hentrusted to him. Santa, aka several members of the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, will deliver gifts on Friday, December 23 between 6 and 8 p.m. If you want a gift personally delivered by the old man in red, drop it off at the Sanibel Fire Station #1, located at 2351 Palm Ridge Road, no later than 5 p.m. on December 23. continued on page 5

Drive Through Nativity At SCC n Friday, December 16 Oand Saturday, December 17 from Betty Barrus giving a youngster gold stars for his donation 7 to 9 p.m. both he charis- evenings, bring matic Betty your friends and TBarrus is drive through the once again teaming campus of Sanibel up with other bell Community Church. ringers to collect Carols will fill the donations for The air as the Christmas Salvation Army this story is presented holiday season. from the Living Barrus is at Nativity. Please bring Bailey’s General a canned good for Store on Sundays. FISH (Friends In Children who put Service Here) to place coins in the red Phil Johnson gets a hug and a kiss for his $20 donation while Nanelle at the manger. Drive through nativity at Sanibel Community Church kettle get gold stars Wehmann looks on Sanibel Community from Barrus. For a Church is located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry’s Market.) For more informa- $20 donation you get a hug and a kiss. tion, call 472-2684 or visit www.sanibelchurch.com.

4 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Village is decorated for the holidays and Christmas waiting for both return guests and new- comers to experience the peace and joy On Sanibel, that was Sanibel from the 1880s through the 1940s. Circa 1900 Volunteers Carol DiCorpo, Sally Duffy, uminary is over and everywhere Pam Magnotto and Kitty Moore decorat- you look you see big, inflated ed most of the houses in the village; with LSantas, snowmen, reindeer, and Paula Newton, Mary McLaughlin and all manner of the modern trappings Christel Heidecker decorating Morning of Christmas. But there is still a place Glories, one of the museum’s most popu- you can go on Sanibel to experience lar houses for its simple elegance. Visitors the simple life and Christmas the way it can imagine themselves living there, hav- used to be. ing everything they need and none of the The Sanibel Historical Museum and things they don’t – like traffic and stress

The 1926 Post Office. Letters were still addressed to Mr. Smith, Sanibel – and they reached him and smog. kind gift shop located in the old Bailey’s “The village is now decked out in its General Store. With items for children Christmas finery and we’d love to have and adults alike – all made in the U.S. folks come to enjoy it,” said Gayle Pence, – it’s a good place to find something dif- vice president of the museum board. ferent for the person who has everything. The museum also has a one-of-a- And the museum is open December 21 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 5 Bailey’s Christmas Ornament Is Here anta has arrived! Continuing the tradition of limited-edition collector Sornaments, Bailey’s General Store has unveiled its 2011 edition. The 2011 ornament, the third in the series, depicts the “Bailey’s Santa Claus” climbing up the ladder to the roof of Bailey’s General Store to reach his sleigh. All who visit Bailey’s around the holidays have witnessed this phenomenon first- hand. Santa has visited Bailey’s to spread the spirit of the season to all residents and visitors in this way for many years. Francis P. Bailey Jr., the store’s very own Santa, celebrated his 90th birth- day in April. This year’s ornament was Some of the women responsible for the festive look are Carol DiCorpo, Sally Duffy, Pam designed in honor of Francis and created Magnotto and Kitty Moore. Not shown are Paula Newton, Mary McLaughlin and Christel as a keepsake for all to remember the Heidecker spirit of Christmas. through 24, perfect for last-minute shopping. This ornament, as well as the 2010 The museum is located at 950 Dunlop Road, next to BIG ARTS, just past Sanibel ornament of the original Bailey’s Store City Hall. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, closed on Matthews Wharf and the 2009 inau- holidays. Adult admission is $5; people under age 18 are admitted free. Learn more at gural ornament which bears the hand- 2011 Bailey’s Santa Claus written initials of Sam and Francis Bailey, www.sanibelmuseum.org. The ornaments, certificates and folders is available for purchase exclusively at are produced by The Charleston Mint of Bailey’s General Store. Brevard, North Carolina. Each ornament is made of 24k gold From page 1 on brass and comes in a royal blue pre- sentation folder showing the Bailey’s Santa Run logo on the front. The folder contains a Send your Place the gift in a bag with instructions attached. Include the name, address and a certificate indicating the limited-edition brief note about the recipient. ornament number and giving a brief editorial copy to: For those living in condominiums, detailed instructions are requested, preferably description of the particular significance with a map. of the design. [email protected] If you have any questions, call Dick Muench at 472-2812 or any Kiwanian.

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The home will be on two levels above lower level parking and the pool will dilapidated bayfront home described be constructed within the parameters of the as one that “a good stiff wind could existing house. Ablow down,” will be torn down and The staff report stated that enforcement replaced with a new home and pool. of the setbacks “would result in undue and The Sanibel Planning Commission paved unneccesary hardship to a property owner” the way on Tuesday, approving a variance because of the shape, size and location of for owners Dennis Baxter and Linda Dorn the lot. for the home at 1558 San Carlos Bay Commissioner Chuck Ketteman won- Drive, in the Sanibel Isles subdivision. The dered why the applicant had to go through new home, like the existing one, doesn’t the long form variance process when the meet minimum setback requirements from new home would be within the “envelope” the bay beach zone and the road. of the prior variance. Jordan said the appli- Planning Director Jim Jordan explained cation could have been made under the George Podlin, Tom Hoover, Bud Walker and Tom Louwers that Sanibel Isles was platted years ago to prior variance. t the Tree Lot in the Bailey’s Center, acting on behalf of the Sanibel-Captiva accommodate trailers and modular homes. Burton said his clients were advised to Lions Club, former Lions’ President Tom Hoover presented a check for $500 However, the city has consistently allowed apply because they were doing a tear-down, Ato Friends Who Care representative Tom Louwers. Each year, the Lions Club variances for these undersized lots. not an addition. Charities raise money for deserving causes, including Friends Who Care and other Just over a year ago, the previous own- Commissioner Phillip Marks said the local organizations that provide help and relief for local families and residents. ers, Kennard and Mary Warfield, were existing home is rotting, adding, “A good For the last 27 years, Friends Who Care, Inc. has been assisting families and indi- approved for their plan to add an extension stiff wind could blow it down.” viduals in the Sanibel community facing crisis-related situations. Friends Who Care to the home. Neighbors were in favor, say- works on an anonymous basis, through information from the police department, churches, schools and caring individuals in the community. They provide a private and highly personalized service to the individuals they assist. They also run a gift program some 240 students from low-income fami- during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, and work closely with other local ser- Early Delivery lies. It is run by Redlands Christian Migrant vice organizations to identify areas where they can be of particular help. Association, and is one of two charter If you know of anyone who may need assistance or would like to offer your help, From Santa-bel schools and 74 childcare centers operated please contact Friends Who Care by calling 472-5152. ome 30 students at Immokalee by the Immokalee-based RCMA. “These contributions are an essential part of each holiday season and we appreciate Community School are to receive Several years ago, the island group everyone who so generously supports our effort,” said Hoover. “The Sanibel-Captiva Searly Christmas presents on Friday, began organizing a community drive to col- Lions Club is always proud of its commitment to serve so many different causes in our December 16: used, spruced-up bicycles lect used bikes for distribution to the needy. community.” from the Sanibel Bicycle Club. Since 2008, the bicycle club has brought The Sanibel Captiva Lions Club has been dedicated to helping the less fortunate Members of the club plan to deliver almost 500 bicycles from Sanibel to the since its inception on December 26, 1967. The proceeds from its various fundraising 40 bicycles to the school at 10:30 a.m. impoverished residents of Immokalee. events help support a number of charities. Academic scholarships for handicapped The school will distribute 30 to fifth and “The bikes keep rolling in,” said Patti students and programs for the visually impaired are just two of the causes that the Club sixth graders who don’t already own Sousa, who coordinates the effort for the supports. The Lions also provide free vision, hearing and diabetes screening for the bicycles. The remaining 10 bikes will go 200-member club. “We’ve been really community several times a year. to Immokalee’s Our Lady of Guadalupe touched to see the reactions of people in To make donations and a full list of causes and organizations supported by the Catholic Church, which aids needy families. Immokalee when they get a bike. The need Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club, visit http://sanibelcaptivalions.org/fund_raising/contrib- Immokalee Community School serves is unmistakable.” ute.html.

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Presents a holiday season of memorable services Sanibel Community Church 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island December 18, 2011 “A Shepherd’s Story” (Dramatic Monologue by Pastor John H. Danner) 8 Week Study of Our Lord’s Return 7:45AM, 9:00AM & 11:00AM in our Sanctuary Monday Evening’s ~ 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. December 24, 2011 Annual Lighthouse Beach Christmas Eve Service 5:30PM Beginning Monday, January 9 - February 27 A free will offering will benefit F.I.S.H.; Salvation Army; Friends Who Care Joel C. Rosenberg - Guest Speaker on January 30th December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in our Sanctuary 9:00PM December 25, 2011 Christmas Day Worship Service 9:00AM Are you listening to the news and seeing what is happening in our world? Do you wonder if these are sign’s of the Lord’s Return? January 1, 2012 New Year’s Day Worship Service 9:00AM We believe that they are.

This study will begin with a discussion group and have a Lecture all are welcome!

at the end. It requires advanced weekly preparation. This is an exciting up to date and “timely” study that will 2050 Periwinkle Way make a positive difference in our life! Sanibel, FL 33957 (239) 472-0497 Please join us for fun, fellowship, and meaningful growth! www.sanibelucc.org R.S.V.P. to reserve a spot! Dave and Jinny Kelby - 239-472-2432 Al and Carol Larson - 239-472-6534 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 9 Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Kiwanis Korner es to gro Th continu w. e Convertible Collection

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atti Sousa from the Sanibel Bike Club was our guest speaker recent- Ply and educated us on her latest philanthropic project. In 2006, with the assistance of Terry Igo (local Dancing With The Island Stars phenomenon), the Sanibel Bike Club started a drive to collect used bikes and donate them to needy families in Immokalee. This was a true community-to-community effort. Little did they know at the time how much the bikes would be appreciated and how large the project would grow. Several members in our community have volunteered their time above and beyond the initial expectations. Henry and Annie Nachstheim of Soon Come and Billy Kirkland of Billy’s Bikes have spent countless hours collecting, repairing, storing and delivering bikes. Dozens of other Sanibeleans have also volunteered their time repairing Look for this trademark the bikes at workshops at the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ on Periwinkle Way. Last year, members of the bike club and others spent more than 100 hours working on the 130 donated bikes. This year, more than 60 have already been donated. The refurbished (and sometimes new thanks to donations) bikes will be delivered to a community school in Immokalee. The project is possible due to the efforts of the RCMA (Redland’s Christian Migrant Association) Child Made in the USA THE WORLD'S MOST EXQUISITE DIAMOND Care Center with assistance from The Farm Worker’s Association, the Immokalee Lions Club and Caballeros The Sanibel Diamond Store | Jerry's Shopping Center | 1700 Periwinkle Way de Colon. The bikes are given to families in Sanibel Island, Florida 33957 | 1-800-850-6605 | (239) 472-1454 | SanibelDiamond.com need but are not only used for pleasure. continued on page 16 10 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Saturday) at 11 a.m. traditional antique flower design with a Join The - Free touch tank demo at Tarpon Bay multi colored shell. Limited quantities. Recreation Area • Shiny Objects guests will receive a Shellabration! - Blair Witherington, author of free shell tote bag with purchases over hellabration 2012! is an island Florida’s Living Beaches, to give the lec- $50. Additionally, select jewelry items will wide, week-long celebration of ture on March 2. include the customer’s choice of shell jew- Sthe Sanibel Shell Fair & Show, • Great White Grill has created it’s elry or trinket box. Restrictions apply, see designed as a tribute to our islands’ shell own microbrew - “Shellabraton Beer” - store for details. bounty. The celebration will run from available during Shellabration week, along • Sanibel Public Library will feature: February 26 through March 4, with the with beer specials all week long - Shell Book Reading Displays, offer- Shell Fair & Show running March 1 to • JB Designs will offer: ing more than 350 shell-related books. 3 at the Sanibel Community House. - Cards designed by local photogra- In addition, your favorite titles and rare Shellabrators from around the island pher/artist Boyd Johnson of Sanibel, books from the Reference Collection will are joining in on the excitement with entitled “Shells” be on display on the Main Level of the events and promotions. Everybody is - Free sand dollar with purchase of Library throughout February and March. invited to participate. A calendar of $20 or more during Shellabration week. - Fossil Shell Display – Library Ground events will be prepared and promoted in • RS Walsh Landscaping will be offer- Floor: 120 different species, ages thou- local and national publications, so let us ing a nice selection of ceramic and terra sands to as much as 5 million years old. know what you plan to do! BIG ARTS programs from February cotta planters in a variety of shell shapes, Some of the shells are extinct and some Below is current list of Shellabrators: 27 through March 3. In addition, the suitable for orchids or small tropical are found at the beach today. The fossils • Amy’s Something Special, located at Sanibel-Captiva Art League will have a arrangements. Staff will be on hand to are from the Burnt Store area is in North 630 Tarpon Bay Road, is going to offer a special shell-themed exhibit in the Herb assist you in design and planting of your Fort Myers. For 10,000 years, the area 15 percent discount on locally-made shell Strauss Theater’s lobby. arrangement. There are also a variety of has been dry land. Before that, during pendants that are wrapped in sterling • Billy’s Bike and Rentals will be giv- larger glazed pottery in shell shapes and the Pliocene and Pleistocene eras, it was silver. ing all customers (online and in-store) a pretty ocean colors available. at times a shallow bay of what is now • Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum is raffle ticket for a chance to own a signed • Sanibel Sea Shells invites folks to the Gulf of Mexico. When stockpiling offering free admission to the museum on Shellabration 2012! poster designed by stop by to play a round of Scavenger this fill on the library building site in the Monday, February 27. artist Pam Brodersen Jeopardy. Visit us online at www.sea- early 1990s, the material was observed to • BIG ARTS will host Show Your • Sanibel Historical Museum & Village shells.com be full of marine fossils, evidence of the Shell Smarts. During Shell Fair week, will have several shell collections on dis- • She Sells Sea Shells will be running abundant life of the ancient sea. between February 27 and March 3, visi- play throughout Shellabration week inside two promotions during Shellabration • Shellabration necklaces will be tors are invited to bring a shell to the BIG the Rutland Home, Burnap Cottage, week: offered for sale at various venues around ARTS Center at 900 Dunlop Road, or Morning Glories and the Schoolhouse. - 25 percent off craft supplies that the island. The specially-designed shell BIG ARTS at 2244 Periwinkle Way (near • J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife include wood and paper mache boxes necklace will allow for creative additions the Sanibel Bean) or the Herb Strauss Refuge is offering: and frames, along with many other paper to make each one as unique as its’ owner. Theater at 2200 Periwinkle Way (directly - Ranger-led Beach Walks at the and wood items, glue, glaze, glitter, glass Shellabrators will be encouraged to collect across from the Shell Fair). Identify the Refuge’s Perry Tract at Gulfside City Park jars and mirror backs. several and make an island fashion state- shell, add it to our collection and receive - Shell-related Reading at the Refuge - Sailor’s Valentine Sale. Regular price ment. special discounted ticket pricing on select session with shell craft (Friday and $275 will be reduced to $75. 10 inches, • The children of the island will be One Stop For All Your Holiday Needs

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CROW Case Of The Week: Eastern Spotted Skunk by Emilie Alfino ROW (Clinic Cfor the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) received a phone call November 14 that a skunk was in someone’s yard in Lehigh Acres with some sort of bottle Eastern spotted skunk recuperating in his cage The skunk being transported for release stuck on his head. The callers weren’t comfortable approaching the animal to and act like he normally would,” said decided to spray again at that point.” nants of its contents. CROW staff has contain it – and they were right. Bast. “I threw a towel over him and put A physical examination revealed the seen it all – animals that’ve gotten into “Generally you shouldn’t be him in a carrier. At this point, he had skunk had only a small abrasion on his peanut butter jars and all sorts of things. approaching any wildlife without proper sprayed. We couldn’t get the bottle off neck, which is how Bast knew the bottle “They’re not able to realize the con- instruction, especially skunks because his head, so I gently poked holes in it so hadn’t been there long. Because of the sequences,” Bast emphasized. “This is they are a rabies vector species – mean- he could breathe, being careful not to difficulties involved in handling skunks, an important reminder to pick up your ing they are more commonly known to poke him in the face.” he was cleaned and put in a cage down- trash and the plastic rings around soda carry that disease,” explained CROW Bast put her new patient in the stairs in the adult mammal room, where cans.” Wildlife Rehabilitator Robin Bast. “That increasingly pungent van and drove an staff observed him for a week to make The staffers in the van and those doesn’t mean all skunks have rabies. hour back to CROW. The students who sure his wound didn’t get infected. sprayed during the exam washed up in If possible, only someone who has were off that day in the student housing The skunk was released on a mixture of tomato juice, white vin- had pre-exposure shots should handle said they could smell the van approach- November 19. “I got to do the release,” egar, and baking soda – it helps, but skunks. Usually anyone who works in ing. Bast said. “He took off like a shot.” He not 100 percent. “The clinic still smells the veterinary field has had these shots.” Once in the clinic, staff could see was released in Alva rather than Lehigh like skunk, and the van will smell for a There was enough coverage at the that, luckily, the bottle – it was a Acres where he was found. “We didn’t bit longer,” Bast laughed. I had to give clinic that day that Bast was able to hop Gatorade bottle – wasn’t very tight and want to release him in an area with a a presentation to a high school biology in the van and travel to Lehigh Acres. hadn’t been there very long. They used lot of development nearby. In Alva he’ll class the next morning, and I had to “When I got there this skunk was so mineral oil around the skunk’s neck as have lots of wooded habitat, away from apologize to the students in the front scared because he couldn’t see very lubricant and slowly and gently twisted Gatorade bottles,” Bast said. row. I told them a skunk thanked me by well through the bottle or turn his head the bottle off his head. “The bottle came Quite possibly, the skunk was trying spraying me – just one of the hazards off nicely,” Bast said. “Unfortunately he to get into the bottle to lick the rem- continued on page 32 OUR PATIENTS CAN’T PAY THEIR BILLS BUT YOU CAN HELP “INSURE” THE ANIMALS AT CROW Go to www.crowclinic.org Click on “Help Insure a CROW Patient” Choose your favorite patient Make your pledge with a credit card Receive a certifi cate with a photo of your chosen animal by reply e-mail For more information, phone 472-3644 ext. 231 Th is holiday season, double your donation to CROW patients - contribute to the Boyd Challenge Grant For more information, visit www.crowclinic.org or phone 472-3644 ext. 227 Please thank our Case of the Week ad sponsor for supporting CROW: thanks

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20 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to Coolidge touches a button and lights the first people dedicate years to growing them and ★★★ December 21) All signs point to a bright holi- national Christmas tree to grace the White finding rare specimens. If you’re like most My Stars day, with all of those pesky problems finally House grounds. The tree was the first to be people, though, you probably don’t realize that FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 19, 2011 resolved in your favor. Share the good times decorated with electric lights -- a strand of the word orchid comes from the Greek word ARIES (March 21 to April 19) I know, with people you love and, of course, who love 2,500 red, white and green bulbs. “orchis,” which means “testicle.” dear Lamb, that you don’t like anyone trying you. • On Dec. 20, 1957, rock ‘n’ roll star Elvis • Records show that the town of Helena, to take charge of one of your projects, but try CAPRICORN (December 22 to January Presley receives his draft notice for the United Montana, had more millionaires per capita to be a bit more flexible. A new idea could 19) Your plans should not be set in stone and States Army. He served in Company D, 32nd than any other city in the world -- way back help hasten a positive result. cemented over. Leave some openings in case Tank Battalion, 3rd Armor Corps in Friedberg, in 1888. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) I’m sure, you need to make changes. 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Depression-era story of racial injustice and the the former Beatle’s throne fetched a whopping confide in you. Your positive reaction could PISCES (February 19 to March 20) That loss of childhood innocence is told from the $14,740. ensure that he or she will have a happy holiday piece of good news assures that you’ll be perspective of a young Alabama girl named • When you’re in an unpopulated area experience. swimming in clearer, calmer waters this holi- Scout Finch. and gaze up at the night sky, it’s easy to be CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be day season. There might be a storm or two • On Dec. 21, 1975, in Vienna, Austria, overwhelmed by the profusion of stars. But rushed into wrapping up that workplace prob- ahead, but you’ll weather it all in fine style. Carlos the Jackal leads a raid on a meeting what’s truly overwhelming is this: All the lem. 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Be sure to use THIS WEEK IN HISTORY Sudan. some groups across the country: tall biking. what you learn both carefully and kindly, to • On Dec. 19, 1986, Michael Sergio, who Hobbyists construct bicycles with normal-sized avoid giving the wrong impression. • On Dec. 23, 1888, Dutch painter Vincent parachuted into Game Six of the 1986 World front and rear wheels, but with frames and VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That van Gogh, suffering from severe depression, Series at New York’s Shea Stadium, is fined seats that extend anywhere from 6 to 10 feet frayed relationship could be mended in time cuts off the lower part of his left ear with a $500 and sentenced to 100 hours of commu- off the ground. Some riders actually use these for the holidays if you were more flexible. razor while staying in Arles, France. He later nity service. Sergio had landed on the infield bikes to joust, using lances made out of PVC Give a little, and you could get back a lot more documented the event in a painting titled with a “Let’s Go Mets” banner in the first pipe and foam rubber. It’s unclear, however, than you imagined. “Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear.” During his inning of the sixth game between the Mets and exactly how the riders mount their steeds. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) lifetime, van Gogh sold only one painting. the Boston Red Sox. Things might not seem to be settling down as • On Dec. 22, 1900, the first car to be pro- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY quickly as you would prefer. But it might be duced under the “Mercedes” name is delivered STRANGE BUT TRUE just a little holiday time flutter. 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After depositing our gifts, we enjoyed We closed the evening with our own a social hour. That was followed by a dancing. It was a successful evening and catered dinner of tenderloin steak. After Charter celebration. Happy Holidays to dinner, entertainment of the highest order Sanibel and Captiva! Winter Solstice Celebration Share your community Tiffany Burns, Joan Burns, Sami Lucas-Hurn, and Jane Linscott at social time. Cruise news with us. aptiva Cruises will be hosting a Call 395-1213 special cruise to celebrate the Fax: 395-2299 Power Squadron Offers Course Cwinter solstice on Wednesday December 21, the shortest day of or email the year, and to benefit The Randell Research Center’s Calusa Heritage Trail. [email protected] The cruise will depart from McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva and travel the waters of Pine Island Sound with Emmy Award- winning and Grammy-nominated flutist and composer Kat Epple performing. FREE GIFT WRAPPING Her music will be interspersed with an interpretive narrative defining the winter solstice as well as identifying and dis- cussing planets and stars. Mysteries and features of our night skies will be pondered. Long before The life vest drill. How long does it take to put on a life vest? Can you do it while in the people started celebrating Christmas or water? The Coast Guard figures indicate that many boating deaths are caused by Hanukah, ancient cultures celebrated the drowning where a life vest was available but the casualty could not get it on in time. winter solstice and the coming of more A Great Place To Be Stranded daylight. he ABC-3 course is the starting point for all safe boating. Subjects are boat Being out on the water at night is an Helen Ketteman types, boat handling, aids to navigation, navigation rules and government incredible experience, Will be signing copies of her new children’s book regulations, knots and lines, marine radio, emergencies, weather and adverse T The cruise, aboard the Lady conditions. Upon completion of the course, at the student’s option, they may take If Beaver Chadwick, will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a proctored test. Almost all pass and receive a certification document of having suc- p.m., cost $65 per person. A full service Had a Fever cessfully completed the course. This document is required for most Florida boaters cash cocktail bar will be available and light and is also required by our other states. Friday, hors d’oeuvres and wine will be compli- The instructors have to be certified as qualified to teach the course. mentary. December 16 The eight-hour course will be offered again on January 14 and on February 25. To The Randell Research Center is a pro- register online, visit www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/cfind.cgi 11am-1pm gram of The Florida Museum of Natural If you have any questions, call Jack Purse at 239-471-7758. History and is dedicated to learning and If you are interested, please register early as there is a bit of preparation work to do “Historic Sanibel & Captiva Islands” teaching the archeology, history and prior to the actual class. by Jeri Magg ecology of Southwest Florida. The center has established and maintains the Calusa Book Signing Event Heritage Trail around the internationally significant Pineland archeological site, a Saturday, massive shell mound site encompassing December 17 more than 200 acres along the mangrove 11am-1pm coastline of Pine Island. Captiva Cruises offers weekly cruises to the Calusa Heritage Trail, focusing on the fishing cul- 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. MON. - SAT. tures of Pine Island Sound. 12-5 P.M. SUNDAY Additional information and reserva- tions may be obtained by calling Captiva 1571 PERIWINKLE WAY Cruises at 472-5300. SANIBEL, FL 33957 Jack Purse, Jay Brown, Dick Travis, Ellen Trevor, Andrew Minsky, Kris Eiden, Susan & Steve 239.472.5223 Metts, Evelyn Silverman, Donna & James Kraft, Stuart Minsky and Dick Squitieri, students www.sanibelbookshop.com and instructors of the ABC-3 Boating Safety Course. 26 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 ‘Ding’ Darling Holds Thank You Luncheon For Volunteers

Tim Gardner and Mark “Bird” Westall Volunteers Suzanne Dubuc and John Maclennan

From left, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society President John McCabe and Executive Director Birgie Vertesch; Refuge Manager Paul Tritaik; Supervisory Ranger Toni Westland; and Tarpon Bay Explorers owner Wendy Schnapp Refuge volunteers Martha and John Wolf Paul Tritaik and Jeff Combs welcomed their guests

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Volunteers Frank Fallert, Mary Jo Hobbs, Carroll and Jim Branyon by Jeff Lysiak n Friday, December 9, members of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, in cooperation with the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, held their Oannual Volunteer Thank You Luncheon at The Community House. According to Refuge Volunteer Coordinator Jeff Combs, approximately 180 vol- unteers attended the buffet luncheon and holiday celebration. Refuge Manager Paul Tritaik and Supervisory Ranger Toni Westland also attended the event, which included handing out gifts to many of the volunteers, donated by Tarpon Bay Explorers and other supporters of the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society. On February 24, the “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge will host its annual Volunteer Award Luncheon at The Community House.

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he nesting season for Great Horned, Barn and Screech Owls of the islands has begun. The T Linda and Doug Hendrickson Great Horned Owl does not make Give a Cruise its’ own nest but uses one built by an inda Hendrickson of Lafayette, osprey, hawk or eagle. The Screech and Indiana found a 2½-inch alphabet for Christmas Barn Owls nest in tree cavities made Lcone on the beach near Sanibel by woodpeckers or nest boxes. There Arms, where she was staying. “What is a nest box on the side of the SCCF fun!” she commented. Nature Center where Barn owls have THE BEST W AY T O SEE T HE ISLANDS IS FROM T HE W ATER nested off and on since 1980... will they Reservations Required • 10 a.m. Island Cruise to Useppa Or Cabbage Key return this year? Island Screech owls are for All Cruises in the courting phase with males guard- • Adventure Sailing Cruises ing territory and calling to females. (239)472-5300 • 4:00 p.m. Dolphin Watch Cruise On Tuesday, December 20 at 10 Our email address is Cruises depart from • Beach & Shelling Cruise a.m., you are invited to join SCCF to beautiful Captiva Island learn more about the Owls of Sanibel [email protected] • Sunset Serenade Cruise with Island Musicians www.captivacruises.com and Captiva. The cost of the program Call for departure time is $5, with SCCF members and children attending for free.

28 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 The Great White Grill’s Tailgate Party To Raise Funds For FISH Of Sanibel

Pictured is a pretty boat. Learn how to be a pretty good boater. Trailering Your Boat at the Captiva Yacht Power Squadron Club. Contact Bill Jennings at 362-0991. February 11 – A two-hour seminar Public Education on Boat Handling Under Power at the Sanibel library. Contact Bill Jennings at Offerings 362-0991. anibel Captiva Sail & Power February 25 – The eight- hour ABC-3 FISH volunteer Lynn Ridlehoover, Great White Grill owner John Nader and FISH Social Squadron (SCSPS) is one of 400 (America’s Boating Course) at the Sanibel Worker Christine Swiersz counting the money Ssquadrons of the 40,000-member Library. Contact Jack Purse at 471- United States Power Squadrons (USPS, 7758. February 25 – A two-hour seminar he Great White Grill – official island home of the Pittsburgh Steelers – will America’s largest non-profit boating be hosting its annual tailgate party on Monday, December 19 beginning at organization. As members travel they on Basic Weather and Forecasting at the St. Charles Yacht Club. Contact Dan T5 p.m. This year, owner John Nader made the decision to donate a portion are welcomed at other squadrons who of the proceeds from sales for this fun event to FISH (Friends In Service Here) of can give them good information on Himebaugh at 995-2909. You can register for these courses and Sanibel. their local waters, marinas, and other The Great White Grill tailgate event is an island institution as the home of great boating concerns. obtain course information at www.usps. org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/cfind.cgi. If you food, football and fun and is sure to draw a large crowd. “We are pleased to be mak- USPS objectives are community ser- ing a contribution to FISH this year” said John Nader. “We are aware of how fortunate vice, continuing boaters education and have a problem registering or reaching the contact listed, call Bob Allen at 952- we are on this beautiful island but that there are many of our neighbors who are in the friendship and camaraderie of fellow need of a hand up, particularly at this time of year. FISH does a good job of helping members. 933-5133. Some courses not currently offered are these neighbors.” Following is the local squadron’s public The Great White Grill is no stranger to giving support to FISH Earlier this year, they education offerings for the first part of Seamanship, Piloting, Cruise Planning, Marine Electronics, Sail, Emergencies redecorated the restaurant and bar and removed the hundreds of dollars that had be 2012: placed on the wall by happy Great White Grill customers. The staff removed all the January 14 – ABC-3 (America’s on Board, How to Use a Chart, Hurricanes and Boats, Marine Radar, dollar bills and brought them to FISH to be used for food to restock the food pantry. Boating Course). A Saturday session at Kym Nader, the successful interior designer on Sanibel and wife of Great White Grill the Sanibel Library. Contact Jack Purse Mariner’s Compass, Mastering the Rules of the Road, Paddle Smart, Partner in owner John Nader, is a volunteer at FISH and works in their food pantry on a weekly at 471-7758. basis. January 14 – A two-hour morning Command, Tides & Currents, Using GPS and Using Digital Charts. If you have a “We can’t thank the Nader family and the Great White Grill enough for all they do seminar on using VHF and VHF/DSC for FISH,” said Bill Fellows, President of FISH “It is people like the Nader family who Marine Radio at the Sanibel Library. particular need for one of these courses, contact Abbott at 395-9409 make it possible for FISH to provide food and other human services to our neighbors Contact Chap Vail at 395-3479. in need and for that we are truly grateful.” January 17 – The first part of eight All the courses use certified instructors. The ABC-3 course, subject to successful For more than 30 years, FISH has been a “neighbor helping neighbors” organiza- sessions on Engine Maintenance held at tion offering free human services such as transportation for medical appointments, the Sanibel Captiva Community Bank. completion of an optional test, provides documentation that you have success- meal delivery, health equipment, food pantry and emergency financial assistance. Contact Tom Niswonger at 395-9296. The FISH Walk-In Center is located at 1630 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel and is January 28 – A two-hour seminar on fully completed the course as required for some Florida boaters and by other open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They may be contacted at 472-4775 Anchoring at the Captiva Yacht Club. or by visiting www.fishofsanibel.com. Contact Dick Squitieri at 395-9039. states. January 28 – A two-hour seminar on

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Duplicate Bridge n Tuesday, December 6, there were eight tables in play at The OSanibel Community Association. The winners were: North/South Mahi-Mahi! 1. Alaine and Herman Jass 2. Joan and Bob Kent 3. Vida Zubkus and Rick Smart East/West 1. Dorothy and Raymond Chaya 2. Penny and Randy Wilkinson 3. Barbara and Campbell Johnstone Note: There will he no game on December 27. The game runs for six months, November through April, at 1 p.m. Rated by: every Tuesday at the Sanibel Community ZAGAT ® House, which is located at 2173 ZAGAT.COM Follow us on Periwinkle Way. For information, call Susan Willoughby at 239-281-3258. acebook 38 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 MacGregor was the editorial cartoon- LeBuff is well known for his involve- MacGregor To ist at The News-Press for more than 20 LeBuff To Sign ment with the environment and history of years, and has recently shifted his focus Sanibel. He moved to Sanibel in 1959, Give Cartooning to writing and illustrating colorful and ‘Ding’ Darling raised his family in the Sanibel Lighthouse creative children’s books. He also teaches quarters, and spent many years working Demonstration cartooning and creativity to the young History Book for the refuge. He established Caretta and young at heart. Research for the study and conservation For more information, call MacIntosh of loggerhead turtles, and he served for Books & Paper at 472-1447. six years on the first Sanibel City Council. LeBuff has written several books, including Sanybel Light, Everglades From page 35 Wildlife Barons and The Loggerhead Turtle. He is a frequent speaker at island Monday Night Film events and can be found most Sundays The film, which has English subtitles, working at MacIntosh Books. will be shown in Schein Hall at 7 p.m. For more information, call MacIntosh on Monday, December 19. The admis- Books & Paper at 472-1447. sion charge is $8 and includes refresh- ments and a post-film discussion (always informative and often quite spirited) in the Phillips Gallery. For additional infor- mation, phone BIG ARTS at 395-0900. General admission is $8, or purchase a film booklet of 11 tickets for $88. Film booklet holders must be seated no Share your community later than 6:45 p.m. to ensure a seat. All Monday night films begin at 7 p.m. news with us. BIG ARTS Monday Night Film Series is supported by Series Sponsor Call 395-1213 Doug MacGregor, children’s author Bank Of The Islands and Stan and Fax: 395-2299 and longtime editorial cartoonist for Visnja Gembicki, supporters George & or email The News-Press, will present a car- Wendy’s Corner Grill, Jerry’s Foods tooning demonstration on Saturday, of Sanibel, Sanibel Deli & Coffee opular local author and naturalist [email protected] December 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Factory, and Sanibel Taxi. Charles LeBuff will sign copies of at MacIntosh Books & Paper, located at Phis latest book, a history of J.N. 2407 Periwinkle Way. He will also sign “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, copies of his children’s books, including Wednesday, December 21 from11 a.m. Turtellini the Turbo-Charged Turtle, to 1 p.m. at MacIntosh Books & Paper, Rad Hair Day and Get Creative. located at 2407 Periwinkle Way.

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Community Foundation Awards Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club presents $273,500 In Cultural Grants n December Holiday 6 area cultural Oorganizations gathered at the Lee 20112011 County Alliance for the House Arts to receive their “Believe” Arts & Attractions grants established by the Southwest Our gift to Florida Community Foundation, the Southwest Florida for Lee County Tourist 55 years! Development Council and the City of Fort Myers. The grants are used to create program- ming and marketing initiatives that attract tourism, strengthen the area’s cultural landscape and provide organizational resourc- es to spur growth and ensure sustainability. Candidates are required to submit year-end reports. A total of 30 awards Jose Leal, The Bailey Matthews Shell Museum, receives the totaling $273,500 award from Tamara Pigott, director of the Lee County Tourist were distributed to local Development Council cultural organizations. December 9 - 23, 2011 Organizations receiving awards in 2011 include: Artfest Fort Myers, Arts for ACT, Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, BIG ARTS of Sanibel, Bonita Springs Concert Band, Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs, Creative Theater Workshop, Cultural Park Theatre Company, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society, ECHO, Inc., Edison Festival of Light, Florida Arts, Historic Burroughs & Florida Repertory Theatre, Friends of the Lakes Regional Library, Gulf Coast Dance, Gulf Coast Symphony, Imaginarium Hands-On Museum, Laboratory Theater of Florida, Langford Kingston Homes Lee County Alliance for the Arts, Lee County Black History Society, Music Foundation of SWFL, River District Alliance, Sanibel Music Festival, SWFL Attractions Association, Downtown Fort Myers SWFL Museum of History Foundation, SWFL Symphony, Theatre Conspiracy, Town of Fort Myers Beach, Uncommon Friends Foundation and Young Artists Awards. The Alliance for the Arts supports artists and arts organizations in our area as the Admission $5, Children 10 & under free state designated Local Arts Agency for Lee County. The Alliance for the Arts galleries are open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. • Tour two festively decorated to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, located at 10091 McGregor Boulevard just south of Colonial historic homes Boulevard in Fort Myers. • See Santa Claus nightly • Enjoy seasonal music nightly • Military & Veterans visit free with ID! ,IPTXLI'LMPHVIR·W%HZSGEG] 'IRXIVF]FVMRKMRKER YR[VETTIHKMJXSVKMJXGEVH JSVEGLMPH ´7XSTTMRK'LMPH%FYWIK 3RI'LMPHEXEXMQIµ

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Rick Zurbriggen and Steve Greenstein A performance in the rain teve Greenstein (right), executive director of CROW, thanks Rick Zurbriggen of little inclement weather did not deter a crowd of more than 100 spectators Zurbriggen Financial for insuring the care and feeding of patients at CROW. who attended Sunset Arias, a performance of opera music on the beach S Aat ‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Friday, December 9. The outdoor concert continued uninterrupted, with both the musicians and audience members braving the rainfall. From page 1B

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Suzanne Lurie with her winning painting A large decorated tree was the Images courtesy of Christopher Koerner Photography centerpiece for the festival,

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Tower Gallery circulating in the Sanibel Island Books & Gifts is who often works directly from nature, island economy, located at 1571 Periwinkle Way and emphasizing the effect of color and where it will do the most good for the hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to natural light in her work. She has judged community. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. national exhibits, is also a published There are lots of ways to score big If you’re looking for a practical and author and lecturer, and has been fea- on the gift-giving front without leaving thoughtful gift, I suggest buying a book tured in print and on television. the island. Tower Gallery is an artist’s coopera- by Suzy Cohen, who has been writing Karen Petrovich, front, founder of Sjal, and For one, you can give the gift of art Dear Pharmacist, a weekly column in tive showcasing the work of 22 artists. and entertainment, such as buying tick- Sherri Kropp, owner of the newly-opened It’s located at 751 Tarpon Bay Road, the Island Sun for 13 years. The syndi- Spa In Bailey’s Shopping Center ets to concerts and theater shows such cated column is read by 15 million read- Sanibel. as upcoming Herb Strauss Theater ers a week around the world. the services. “It is an experience,” she OMISSION productions as well as performances at Cohen has published three books, said. “It is a place to surrender and let Several lines were omitted from BIG ARTS Schein Hall. The 24-Hour Pharmacist, Diabetes it go.” an article last week about Botox and Without Drugs and Drug Muggers: For more information and for reser- Juvederm treatments offered by Dr. Lyle Keep Your Medicine from Stealing vations, call 233-7061. Hotchkiss of Island Dental. the Life out of You. Go to http:// Watson MacRae Gallery will cel- Here is the missing information: www.24hourpharmacistbook.com/ ebrate the holidays with a new exhibit, “A good smile is more than just pret- uof/24hourpharmacistbook/nc for more Sacred Season; Sacred Art. ty, white teeth. Anything that I can do information. The five artists in December’s exhibit to make the entire face more attractive, The S Spa is now open in the express their views, beliefs and feelings and to encourage more smiles, comple- Bailey Shopping Center, offering a about this concept in varied and unique ments my dentistry,” he added. Bike Wheel Wreath serene place for massages, facials, mani- ways. Marlene Rose from Clearwater, a To decide whether these enhance- with Starfish and cures and pedicures. nationally recognized glass artist creates ments are for you, set up a free consul- Fan Coral by Owner Sherri Kropp uses the holistic poured glass sculptures inspired by the tation with Dr. Hotchkiss to discuss what Beaded sea star Deborah Butler sjal (pronounced schall) skincare line, Buddha. Her colorful variations on the you want to accomplish. His office is at necklace by Nancy a Swedish word for spirit, mind, heart traditional Buddha image are contem- 1648 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone Goes for sale at BIG and soul. It combines ancient eastern porary and contemplative. Native South 395-1211. ARTS medicines with European and Japanese Carolinian Heidi Darr-Hope travels LIVE ON THE ISLANDS biotechnology. Products are infused with internationally conducting workshops Traditions on the Beach has live Also, BIG ARTS bio-osmotic energy through precious on healing art. Her artwork of reliquar- music Thursday through Saturday, fea- is currently hosting minerals and gemstones, such as gold, ies, pathway icons and ordinary oracles turing Joe McCormick, Marvilla Marzan the Merry, Artsy silver, quartz and copper. is a composite of body, mind and soul. and Barbara Smith. There are periodic Holiday Exhibit & Karen Petrovich, the founder of New Sanibel resident Lynda McHugh’s jazz nights on Wednesdays. The res- Sale in Founders York-based sjall, was on Sanibel last 20-year work with Women’s Circles may taurant is at 3111 West Gulf Drive, Gallery. All submitted week for the opening of S Spa. She have been the genesis of her diverse Sanibel, phone 472-4559. entries, which include Fused glass and beaded star orna- talked about the products – eight in and beautiful Spirit Dolls. Emerging art- The Stone Crab, A Shrimp & ornaments, wreaths ment by Toni Ory all – that she developed along with her ist Cassie Ryalls from Asheville, North Seafood House, 2761 West Gulf and festive decora- daughter Karen. They are designed to Carolina, is concerned about relation- Drive Sanibel, has live entertainment tions, are available treat the entire body, not just the face, ships at a deep level. Her iconic ceramic from 8 to 11 p.m. with Danny Morgan for purchase. Prices range from $7 to and they cross gender, race and age. sculptures called Souls, set in provoca- and Friends Wednesdays and Fridays, $200. Colorful BIG ARTS umbrellas, “We wanted it to be easy to use – not tive vignettes, are powerful and moving. Buckeye Ken on Saturdays and a each with a hand-painted design created complicated – so you get your money’s While ceramist Sheena Cameron from mystery guest musician on Thursdays. by members of the visual arts commit- worth,” she said. New Mexico, inspired by goddesses Phone 472-0305. tee, are available in both BIG ARTS The luxury sjal line is sold around from around the ancient world, takes Traders features music by Chris Center and BIG ARTS on Periwinkle the world and is also used in spas at the her popular Messenger Horses to a new Workman Wednesdays from 7 to 10 gift shops. These make a useful and fun Mandarin Oriental hotel in New York, level of creativity and insight. p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends accessory for a rainy day. The umbrellas the Delano in Miami, the Canyon Ranch The exhibit opened on Tuesday, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to come in compact and large size. & Spa, the Four Seasons in Toronto December 13 and will continue until 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 Periwinkle BIG ARTS gifts shops and box office and on cruise ships. January 10. The gallery is at 2340 Way, Sanibel, phone 472-7242. are open Monday through Friday, 9 Clients receive their treatments in a Periwinkle Way in The Village Shops on Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2244 Periwinkle Way darkened room and Kropp places gem- Sanibel. features Michael David playing light and 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel. stones in strategic places to help the In more gallery news, Tower classical guitar on Wednesdays and This weekend, Sanibel Island body absorb the energy and the nutri- Gallery will present guest artist Jan Saturdays. The steakhouse is at 1473 Books & Gifts this will be having a ents in the products. She uses a quartz Ellen Atkielski. at a reception on Friday, Periwinkle Way, phone 472-5700. special Trollbeads jewelry event. Extra wand on the skin during facials. January 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters staff will be on hand to help with exclu- Kropp’s husband Roman operates Atkielski is a “contemporary realist” Inn, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva has sive promotions. Buy three beads and KOR, a retail store and gallery, in the entertainment Fridays and Saturdays the fourth is free; receive $50 off gold same shopping center. from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Crab races are or silver beads Kropp has been in the health and Mondays and Thursdays with the family worth $250 or beauty business for 20 years and has show at 5:30 p.m. and grown-up races more, or $100 off studied homeopath and aromatherapy at 9 p.m. Phone 472-5161. gold beads worth in New York. “I am very honored when Gene Federico plays at Courtney’s $500 or more; somebody lies on my table and entrusts on Sanibel on Thursdays and Fridays, buy an upgraded themselves to me,” she said. Kropp 7 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays at the tiki clasp and receive added that there are so many spas these continued on page 24B a free sterling sil- Troll beads at Sanibel days, one has to offer more than just ver bracelet. Also, Island Books & Gifts Messenger Horse at Watson McRae Gallery ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 7B

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Some fancy colored gemstones diamonds are more valuable than their Jhave long been colorless counterparts. traded and given to Myth: Sapphires are blue gemstones. others as things of A sapphire can be blue, but it can Our Chamber Tour Bus, coming to an event near you value. Along with also be any other color. Yellow, orange their travels, many and green sapphires exist and are regu- his second article in our regular series in the Island Sun about life on the gems and precious larly purchased loose or set into jewelry. islands from a business and tourism perspective will highlight the attractions of metals have gath- Rubies are actually just red sapphires, TSanibel and Captiva at this time of year. ered some mystique as both terms refer to the same mineral Remember, snow has already fallen in large parts of the Midwest, that the tem- and lore. This article will put many of compound, also called corundum. perature in the North has dropped to zero, and that they are pulling out the fur boots those myths to rest. Myth: Gold is found in three colors: in Boston. However, on our part of the Gulf Coast, the water temperature is still a Myth: Diamond jewelry is indestruc- yellow, white and rose. comfortable 75 degrees. Sweaters are still almost out of the question, as daytime tem- tible because diamonds are the hardest Pure yellow gold is too soft for use in peratures are expected to exceed 82 degrees for the foreseeable future and this will be substance in existence. jewelry, so it is often mixed with other accompanied by sunshine unbroken for most of the day. What a great time to be here! Although diamonds are the hard- metals, forming an alloy, before it is That’s the message that we are sending to our friends, relatives and potential guests est mineral and can be scratched only made into jewelry. To make the gold north of the Mason-Dixon line. by other diamonds, they can still be appear white or rose-colored, specific South of the line in Florida, we are using our Chamber bus to encourage stayca- chipped if not treated properly. When combinations of metals such as iron, tion visits. You may have seen our bus (see picture above): it is regularly in Fort Myers paired with delicate features like links, silver, copper and aluminum are used to and traveling up and down US 41. Sponsored by Reef Safe, an Ormond Beach-based settings and clasps, damage can occur. tint the gold alloy. manufacturer of non-toxic sunscreen products, as well as other significant Chamber Myth: You can tell if a piece of gold Myth: Pearls can be dissolved in vin- members, the bus will travel more than 60,000 miles in 2012 exclusively in the state jewelry is real by biting it. egar. of Florida. It will be seen by over 1,000,000 Floridians and visitors as it parks near Pure gold is soft enough for your Many people know the legend in some of the most popular activities in our state such as Bass Pro Shops, Shrimp teeth to leave a mark, but most jewelry which Cleopatra dissolved a valuable Festivals, NASCAR and major sports occasions. At these locations, it distributes pro- sold is not pure gold, and is also easily pearl ring in vinegar and then drank it motional materials and product samples, answers questions about the islands and damaged for the same reason. Eighteen to show off her wealth to Marc Antony. excites tourist interest in the beauty and serenity that we have to offer. If you see our karat gold, the kind used in most jew- Pearls, which are made of calcium car Chamber Tour Bus about town or around the state, please stop by to say hello! elry, is hard enough to withstand more continued on page 14B pressure. Give The Gift Of Entertainment ooking for unique gifts for family and friends this holiday season? Look no further than BIG ARTS, Lwhere you can find one-of-a-kind designed holiday ornaments and umbrellas, as well as tickets to concerts and theater shows. Tickets to see upcoming Herb Strauss Theater productions and performances at BIG ARTS Schein Hall are available in the box offices as well as online. BIG ARTS is currently hosting the Merry, Artsy Holiday Exhibit & Sale in Founders Gallery. All submitted entries, which include ornaments, wreaths and festive dec- orations, are available for purchase. Prices range between $7 and $200. Each entry is certain to make an excellent idea for a gift to give someone special this holiday season. Colorful BIG ARTS umbrellas, each with a hand- painted design created by members of the visual arts com- mittee, are available in both BIG ARTS Center and BIG ARTS on Periwinkle gift shops. These make a useful and Beaded sea star necklace by Nancy Goes Bike Wheel Wreath with Starfish and Fan Coral by Deborah Butler fun accessory for a rainy day. The umbrellas are available in both compact and large size. The family-friendly musical Winter Wonderettes will run December 15 to 31 at BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater, located at 2200 Periwinkle Way. LA Weekly calls Winter Wonderettes, “The perfect Christmas revue ... the musical numbers crackle with energy and joy.” BIG ARTS gifts shops and box office are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a 10 percent discount to BIG ARTS members for items in the gift shop. Items are available at the main BIG ARTS location in Founders Gallery, located at 900 Dunlop Road, and at BIG ARTS on Periwinkle, located at 2244 Periwinkle Way. For further information about exhibits, upcoming events at BIG ARTS or to become a member, call the main BIG ARTS center at 395-0900, e-mail [email protected] or log on to www.BIGARTS.org. 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The 112-mile bike ver the past several months, you ride was comprised of three loops around may have seen Sanibel resident the island, challenging cyclists with a blaz- OChristine Donovan working out ing hot sun and over 20 mph headwinds at the Sanibel Rec Center, riding her and crosswinds when riding the long bike or running along the island paths. stretches along the Caribbean Sea. What you may not know is that she was The 26.2-mile run could have been a training for her 6th Ironman Triathlon, scorcher but the runners were mercifully in Cozumel, Mexico, on November 27. whacked with a torrential downpour that The Ironman, best known for the cooled the temperatures but left large world championship race in Kona, puddles which led to blisters. But through- Hawaii, consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a out the whole race, even during the rain- Christine Donovan and Eric Staubs in 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run. storm, the local islanders stayed out in Cozumel It is also known by many as the toughest force to cheer on the triathletes. Children one-day endurance event on the planet. chanting “si se puede” (you can do it), She and are both finished with Donovan began her triathlon career drums playing, people shouting encour- Ironman distance, for now, unless one agement, hundreds of hands reaching of his or her children decides they want after watching the Sydney Olympics back Sanibel resident Christine Donovan in 2000. She was 50 pounds overweight out for high-fives, and all the smiling and to try one at some point in the future. at the time, watching the women’s triath- the challenges of Ironman races in Lake excited faces made the athletes feel like However they are not finished with tri- lon with her infant son Cameron, who is Placid, New York, Madison, Wisconsin rock stars. Donovan finished this race in athlon. Staubs has already proven himself now a 7th grader at The Sanibel School. and Panama City Beach, Florida. She 13 hours 28 minutes, just in the top half to be very fast at shorter course racing; She was inspired by the winner of the had grand plans for 2010 but fell victim of the field of over 2,300 athletes, not he took second place in his age group at gold medal, who had had a baby 10 to some injuries, so she used this time to bad for a 43-year-old mom in a race that the Galloway Captiva Triathlon when he months prior to the event. She decided work on overall body strength and speed. is comprised of approximately 75 percent had the ‘flu, and then third place overall to try a short triathlon the next spring, She travelled to Cozumel in 2010 to men, most younger than her. at the Marco Island Triathlon a few weeks and even though she panicked during the support her boyfriend Eric Staubs in his It will be her last Ironman. later. Donovan’s son Aidan, a second swim, had a very slow ride on her moun- first Ironman, and was hooked by the “I have been on a 10-year journey grader at The Sanibel School, will be tain bike, and struggled through sand dur- island’s natural beauty and wonderful with Ironman, starting with my first sprint doing his first mini-triathlon in Naples in ing the run, finishing near the back of the inhabitants, and decided to do the race triathlon to my 6th full Ironman race. My January, and mom is doing it with him. pack, she was hooked. herself. life has changed so much for the better in She is already on a relay team for St Over the next several years Donovan In August 2011, she competed in between. I felt very emotional during the Anthony’s Triathlon in St Petersburg in tackled more triathlon and running Ironman Canada in the mountainous race knowing that this part of my life is Aprilas the cyclist on the team, as that is events, and finally moved up to do her region of British Columbia; she was able coming to an end. But I am definitely not her strength. first Ironman distance race in Tempe, to reach speeds of 40 mph-pllus on her sad. This race in Cozumel meant a lot to She and Staubs are also considering Arizona in April 2007. She then took on bicycle on some of the descents. She me, so it seems that it is the perfect last putting together a Sanibel triathlon club. race. On to new adventures.” The Galloway Captiva Triathlon seemed The little island of Cozumel, off the to stimulate a lot of interest on the island coast of the Yucatan peninsula, is the in triathlons. A club here would make it most hospitable island that Donovan has easy for people to train together, share ever visited. “Spending time with the information, and find folks to travel to friendly and welcoming local population races with, she believes. Beginners would gives you a better understanding of what be more than welcome. is important in life. They don’t have a lot, If you are interested, email her at but in their smiles you can see that they [email protected]. have everything. We loved it so much that we will be back many times.”

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kindergarten through eighth grade. Don’t Register For Youth forget to pack a swimsuit and towel. Each child will need to bring their own lunch Holiday Camp for the day. Barry Roth, chairman; Richard Johnson, captain of Cold Foods; Mike Miller, co-captain of For more information contact the Bingo; Don Van Alstyne, captain of parking vehicles; Dick Muench, captain of hot foods; ravel around the world this holiday and Mary Miller, co-captain of Bingo. Absent from photograph is Annie Skaugstad- break as the Sanibel Recreation Recreation Department at 472-0345. The Sanibel Recreation Center is Nachtsheim, captain of desserts and beverages; and Alex Werner and Karen Storjohann, TCenter takes you on a themed tour co-captains of 50/50 raffle tickets of nations around the globe. Highlights located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. include various crafts, games and diverse Daily, weekly, semi-annual and annual snacks from different countries. memberships are available. For more a special “create your own dessert” proj- Holiday Camp will be held Thursday, information, call the Sanibel Recreation Teen Scene ect that is sure to be a tasty treat. December 22 through Wednesday, Center at 472-0345 or visit www.mysani- Non-members will require a day January 4 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. bel.com. Candy Land pass for entry. There is no charge for Enrollment is available for children in Recreation Center members. For more Holiday Social information on this teen event, contact oin us on Friday, December 16 the Recreation Department. from 7 to 10 p.m. for the Teen The Sanibel Recreation Center is JScene Candy Land Holiday Social. located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. VASANTA SENERAT CPA, P.A. The Sanibel Recreation Center’s Teen Daily, weekly and annual memberships CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Room will host this fun filled night com- are available. For more information call plete with movies, music, pizza and even the Sanibel Recreation Center at 472- Accounting and Tax Preparation for 0345 or visit www.mysanibel.com. Businesses • Individuals • Condo Associations Non Residents SANIBEL • 472-6000 FORT MYERS • 418-0008 To advertise in the Island Sun Call 395-1213 1633 Periwinkle Way • Anchor Point 3949 Evans Ave. • Suite 205•33901

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Results: Robin Cohen Flight #1 (HCP Range 17.1-22.8) Jodi Cort 1st Gross Daphne Hellmuth 85 Carol Larson 1st Net Sharon Hannon 73 Valerie Hotchkiss Anne Kuhnle 1st Ann Levinsohn 36 Daphne Hellmuth Sharon Hannon Mike Dutton Maureen Rains Flight #2 (HCP Range 24.9-25.8) Roberta Rohl 1st Gross Claudia Finzen 91 Lesley Simmons 1st Net Mike Dutton 65 Sue Altum Flight #3 (HCP Range 26.8-31.9) 2nd Nancy Hopkins 39 1st Gross Maureen Rains 91 Mary Coddens 1st Net Jana Stone 65 Maureen O’Brien Flight #4 (HCP Range 33.7-38.4) Joann McKelvey 1st Gross Ann Levinsohn 103 Congratulations to all the winners. 1st Net Lil Gailius 74 Chip-ins: #4 Rosemary Ryan Beachview #4 Ann Levinsohn. Suckers Stuck Anne Kuhnle Claudia Finzen Jana Stone Ann Levinsohn In Bucket submitted by Jack Tukey Terry Finzen 69 Dunes Mens Golf Mike Hnatow 59 he week began with a nice get he Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Bill Hotchkiss 65 together on Tuesday with the Men’s Golf Association event results Gordon Rains 71 TBeachview Ladies Golf Group from Wednesday, December 7, for- Congratulations to all the winners. at a cocktail party at the Bistro at T Also, congratulations to Joe Raboy mat: beat the pros. Beachview. It was a very festive occa- and Mike Hnatow for incredible perfor- Pro’s Shot 72 sion attended by 80 men and women mances. Raboy shot his career low round Rocky Cantalupo 66 golfers and spouses. of 79 on the way to a net 60. Hnatow Al Lane 65 On Saturday, December 10, after the shot 85 with a 26 Handicap on his way Jim Bradford 66 usual introduction and lawyer’s joke by to 59. Jim Burkholder 61 Lil Gailius Rosemary Ryan President Jay Allen, the Men’s Group Next week’s game will be four-man 1, Howard Dwyer 63 played a unique game called Sucker in 2, 3 best balls with tee times starting at 8 Andy Mckelvey 65 the Bucket. It’s fun because you actually a.m. Remember to sign up by Monday at Norbert Kunz 69 get to play real golf, only the scoring is noon. Bob Lindman 69 Gulf Coast Men’s different to determine winners. In this Dave Jones 66 game each player in the foursome hits Wilf Mannion 67 Interclub Results only his own ball and his gross and net Joe Raboy 60 by Matt Oakley score is recorded. On the first hole, Dick Hopkins 64 To advertise in the the lowest net score is the team score. Peter Cline 64 he Dunes On the second hole only the best score Joe Miller 68 Island Sun team placed of the remaining three players can be Ron Leavitt 64 Tsixth at recorded as the team score. 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Place the ball a little further back in by Matt Oakley, feet. Is it soft or firm? In either case we your stance than normal, this allows you PGA Golf want to dig our feet in only a little bit, to strike the ball first, then the sand. Professional just enough to get firm footing, do not 2. The Strike. Share your community airway bun- dig like you are trying to reach China. If a. Concentrate on keeping the head news with us. ker shots can you dig yourself too low into the sand you and lower body completely still during the Freally be dif- are more likely to hit the sand first, then swing. This creates solid contact (easier Call 395-1213 ficult if you do not the ball and lose dramatic distance on the to hit a still target than a moving target). have the proper shot. This swing should feel like it is all shoul- Fax: 395-2299 set-up. Once you b. Choke down on the club an equal ders, arms and wrists. 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ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 15B With a 12-11-1-1 season record, the Everblades are on the road this week facing Thanks To Double Blunders By Gwinnett twice and Greenville once. Florida returns to home ice next week host- ing Trenton Thursday and Friday nights at Germain Arena. Both games have 7:30 Chicago’s Marion Barber, Tebow p.m. starts. Marches Denver To Sixth Straight Win by Ed Frank Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League he history books chronicle the greatest blunders and the Bunt’s Retains One Game Lead greatest collapses in sports. Who will ever forget the slow he Tground ball that rolled through the legs of Boston’s Bill SANIBEL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE 2011-12 Buckner in the ninth inning of Game Six in the 1986 World league’s Series that led to the Red Sox defeat by the New York Mets? Ttwo top Standings through December 12 Or what about that awful, painful scene in the 1999 British teams, Bunt’s Open when Jean Van de Velde needed only a double-bogey six Ball Busters Standing Team Name Won Lost and Bathroom on the 18th hole at Carnoustie to win the championship. The First Bunt’s Ball Busters 94 34 Frenchman hit one shot off the bleachers, dumped another Magic, both into the water and then found a bunker to card a miserable easily dis- Second Bathroom Magic 93 35 patched their triple-bogey seven. The disaster put him into a three-man play- Third Odd Balls 82 46 off that he lost. opponents More recently, fans young and old moaned in agony when golfing legend Tom and posted Fourth Sanibel Café 66 62 15-1 wins. Watson needed only a par on the 72nd hole at Turnberry in 2009 to capture his Fifth Sandycappers 59 69 sixth British Open and become the oldest ever to win golf’s prestigious prize. After Bunt’s a beautiful tee shot, his second caromed over the green and he finished with a remains one Sixth Chalk & Awe 52 76 bogey five. In an anti-climax playoff, he lost to Stewart Cink. game out in Strange as it may seem, the uncanny, come-from-behind antics of Denver front with a Seventh Fresh Legion Crew 43 85 match against quarterback Tim Tebow, the former Florida great, who has led the Broncos to six Eighth George & Wendy’s 23 105 straight wins and seven in eight games – including three in overtime – since taking Bathroom over the QB job, can, in some ways, be attributed to mindless errors by his oppo- Magic sched- nents, at least last Sunday. uled for 6 Bunt’s Ball Busters 15 George & Wendy’s 1 p.m. on We might even be able to add the double-pronged gaffes of Chicago Bears run- Odd Balls 11 Sanibel Café 5 ning back Marion Barber to the all-time list of major blunders. Here was the scene: Monday, With little more than four minutes remaining and the Bears leading 10-0, Denver December Bathroom Magic 15 Fresh Legion Crew 1 26, at George faced the possibility of its first home shutout loss in team history. But the ex-Gator Sandycappers 11 Chalk & Awe 5 directed the Broncos to a touchdown, narrowing the score to 10-7. & Wendy’s Chicago recovered the on-sides kickoff and needed only to run out the clock Corner Grill. to preserve the victory. As the seconds ticked down, Barber foolishly ran out of Rich Ennis, Kip Johnson and Bob Buntrock won four straight for Bunt’s Ball bounds to stop the clock, forcing a Bears’ punt. Busters. Dennis Bender, Jack Dalton and John Gonzalez did the same for the Magic That gave Tebow enough time to work down the field allowing Matt Prater to team. boom a 59-yard field goal to tie the score with three seconds remaining, forcing Several teams had to scratch for players due to holiday season travel plans by overtime. some of their players. This provides an opportunity for any island pool players to Chicago won the toss and began the overtime marching into Denver territory play in the league for the next four weeks. Call League Organizer Bob Buntrock at within the field goal range of Robbie Gould. But blunder number two by Barber 274-7881 and he’ll find you a team to play on as a substitute. occurred when he fumbled away the ball. Jack Dalton was inadvertently omitted from last week’s list of the league’s top That’s all that Tebow needed. A few quick completed passes, a game-ending percentage shooters through the first third of the season. Many of his teammates 51-yard field goal by Prater, and Denver had the win. called to rectify the error. Just as Red Sox fans will never forget Buckner’s World Series error; Bear fans Dalton’s average is 68 percent, putting him at seventh place on the top shooter will never forget Barber’s two disastrous blunders. list. Proves that spending $1,000 on Pool School is a wise investment. Ask and And Tebow will forever thank Barber for those miscues. maybe he’ll share his knowledge. Jake Mauer Returns for Third Year as Miracle Manager The Minnesota Twins announced this week that Jake Mauer, the older brother of Twins’ catcher Joe Mauer, will return as manager of the Fort Myers Miracle in 2012. It will mark his third year at the helm of the strong A farm team. Buntrock Wins Two Medals In Florida Mauer previously managed the Twins’ rookie level Gulf Coast League Twins. Steve Mintz will begin his fourth season as pitching coach for the Miracle. Senior Games State Championships Everblades Drop Two of Three to Elmira, but Just One Point out of ob Buntrock, organizer of the Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League, won two med- First Place als in the Florida Senior Games State Championships hosted this year from Just one point separates the four teams in the South Division of ECHL. Despite BDecember 3 through 11 by Polk County and the Polk County Tourism and losing two of three games last week to the Elmira Jackals, the Florida Everblades Sports Marketing Bureau. began the week just one point out of first place. Buntrock won a gold medal and a silver medal in the Billiards category. His first place honors came in 8-Ball Doubles. He won his silver medal in 9-Ball and also placed fourth in 8-Ball. Buntrock competed in the 80-84 age bracket. BUY ENTIRE DUPLEX More than 500 athletes age 50 and older participated in the games. 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Siesta Isles Fort Myers Beach 1985 3,150 585,000 520,000 182 The IRS imposes complicated rules Paseo Fort Myers 2010 2,585 539,990 497,640 131 when a trust is named as the beneficiary of an IRA – and many revocable trusts New Development Estero 1979 3,100 399,900 399,900 161 won’t qualify to defer the income tax North River Oaks Alva 1991 2,039 387,000 387,000 62 treatment of the account during the surviving spouse’s (Alice’s) lifetime. In Heritage Palms Fort Myers 2002 2,686 399,900 385,000 46 order to stretch the tax deferred treat- Spanish Wells Bonita Springs 2005 2,087 395,000 380,000 157 ment over Alice’s lifetime, the trust must qualify Alice under some very strict reg- Rose Garden Cape Coral 1991 2,418 379,000 368,000 5 ulations known as the “identifiable ben- Pelican Sound Estero 2000 1,767 349,900 340,000 75 eficiary” rules. Failure to do so results in disastrous income tax consequences, Pelican Sound Estero 2000 1,767 349,900 340,000 86 triggering all of the income that hasn’t been taxed yet. Courtesy of Royal Shell Real Estate In this case, Jim’s entire $700,000 IRA could be taxed as ordinary income Will Power names his second wife, Alice, as the pri- to his trust in the year following his mary beneficiary of his $700,000 IRA death, resulting in the loss of 35 to 40 IRAs And The Second account with Jim’s children, Tom and percent of its value to taxes. Further, the Tina; as the alternate beneficiaries. Alice balance (let’s calculate that to approxi- Marriage Dilemma is not the mother of Tom and Tina; mate $420,000) may yield something instead she has her own son, Frank. less than 4 percent under current inter- by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified When Jim dies and is survived by Alice, est rates, generating a measly $16,000 Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA who is named as the primary beneficiary of annual income for Alice. oliday sea- plan, the situation can go from difficult to the IRA account, she can “roll over” Assuming that Jim’s trust does actu- son is tough to downright mind numbing. the IRA into her own IRA account. ally qualify Alice as an “identifiable Henough for Take IRA assets, for example. IRAs At that time, Alice is free to name beneficiary” under the complicated IRS most families – and present a uniquely challenging problem anyone she chooses as the beneficiary rules, that doesn’t necessarily solve the even more difficult that requires much more thought than of the account. Alice can name her son, problem. Because Alice is the eldest of for those in second what usually goes into completing the Frank, as the beneficiary if she wants, Jim’s trust’s three beneficiaries (Alice, marriages. Who is brokerage firm’s IRA beneficiary desig- which would effectively disinherit Tom Tom and Tina), the minimum required visiting where on nation. and Tina. It doesn’t matter that Tom distributions are calculated under Alice’s Thanksgiving and Recall that when money is contrib- and Tina were the contingent beneficia- age on the IRS tables. Consequently, if does that mean that uted to an IRA you get an income tax ries to the original IRA account. Alice should live a long life, it’s possible they’re spending Christmas with the deduction. The IRA grows tax-deferred Nor does it matter that Jim’s revo- that the entire IRA will be distributed to other side? until amounts are withdrawn. Each with- cable trust creates a marital trust for Alice over the course of the rest of her Then comes the actual holiday drawal results in the recognition of tax- Alice with the remainder to Tom and life. complete with out-of-town relatives. able income. Tina at Alice’s death. That’s because the So even if Jim was successful in cre- Everyone really wants to get along and This goes on for the rest of your life. IRA isn’t governed by Jim’s will or revo- ating a trust to benefit Alice for her life- try his or her best not to do something When you die, your IRA account names cable trust. The IRA has a beneficiary time (and that trust successfully complies that upsets the step-mother/father/son/ a primary beneficiary and it may also designation that governs how the IRA is with the identifiable beneficiary rules) daughter. name contingent, otherwise known as devised. because the required minimum distribu- All of those emotions become expo- alternate beneficiaries. Many people Suppose that Jim, realizing this fact, tions are based on Alice’s age, Tom and nentially trickier when you consider don’t realize how the IRA account may decides to name his revocable trust as Tina may not inherit much, if any, from estate planning in these second mar- not end up with the loved ones in the the beneficiary of his IRA. Jim’s intent the account. riage situations. Depending upon the manner that you originally intended. is to flow the IRA through his trust that There are several possible solutions type of assets that make up the estate Consider the example where Jim benefits Alice for the rest of her life and to this dilemma. One is to create a spe- then distributes the remainder to Jim’s cial type of trust that will qualify Alice children, Tom and Tina. Jim doesn’t as an “identifiable beneficiary” where necessarily want Frank to benefit from Alice’s trust share is designed to with- SOLAR SOLUTIONS his IRA one day. 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Willpower Greggs, NCSP materials and applications that are mean- a4cwsn.com, Apps for Children At the same time, that special trust ingful. While it is not curing autism it is With Special Needs, features 500 video may create separate trust shares for ear offering a tool that improves the potential reviews done by Gary James of Oxford, Tom and Tina. Here, the IRA may be Shelley, of a person with autism and gives them Conn., who has a son with autism and a shared by all of the beneficiaries during D My an opportunity to become a better com- daughter with epilepsy. Alice’s lifetime, by splitting it into sepa- 6-year-old son has municator, better understanders and bet- iAutism.info. This database contains rate accounts. If there is any remaining autism. We have ter learners. He said, “The iPad is clearly over 400 apps for iPad/iPhone and amount in Alice’s share at her death, been trying every- the next step, a game changer.” nearly 70 for Android. that share can be directed back to Tom thing to help him. This is certainly a very strong endorse- You should be able to find at least a and Tina. Some things work ment from an expert in this field, few apps through these various links that Another is to name all three ben- and some don’t. although there is no formal research to will help you decide whether an iPad is a eficiaries as primary beneficiaries for a I have heard that date on the benefits of the iPad for those tool from which your child would benefit. fixed percentage of the IRA, and allow iPads can help children with autism. What with ASD. Many of the new iPad appli- Talking with his teachers and therapists them to all go their separate ways. Alice do you know about this? cations (apps) focus on helping children may also provide you with some direction is free to name her own beneficiary of Elisa F., Fort Myers Beach, Florida learn how to handle social situations, as well. her own share. While Tom and Tina Elisa, and helping to develop fine-motor skills, Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at may not ever inherit the portion that It is very difficult to find reliable meth- which increase skills for writing or manip- Edison State College where she teaches designated Alice as the primary benefi- ods to help children with autism. Many of ulating small objects. psychology and education courses. ciary, this “unties” the beneficiaries from the reported strategies that are supposed According to a recent article in The She is also Nationally Certified School one another. to work with children who have autism do New York Times, several good websites Psychologist and consultant for School There are many variations on these not or may just not work for your child. have already been created to review Consultation Services, a private educa- strategies. What I want to leave you I’m sure that many of your interventions special-needs apps. Most of these sites tional consulting company. Questions with here is the importance of thinking you chose to implement for your son will are not driven by advertising nor do they for publication may be addressed to through what’s most important to you need a trial-and-error approach to find receive referral fees for recommending [email protected]. Not all questions and to your family to maintain family out if they are beneficial for him. apps. They are listed below. submitted can be addressed through harmony while achieving your estate I, too, have heard that there has been iPad Apps for Autism this publication. planning goals. substantial success using the iPad with Technology in (Spl) Education, which Enjoy the eggnog. children who have disabilities. In fact includes a list of free and discounted apps ©2011 Craig R. Hersch. Learn there was a recent 60 Minutes TV pro- Speech-Language Pathology Sharing, more at www.sbshlaw.com. gram that praised the benefits of the iPad for language development for children with autism spectrum disor- SNapps4kids.com. This site is a pro- ders (ASD) and other disabilities. gram of Easter Seals, lists more than 700 In an interview of Dr. Howard apps, but includes about 60 that have Shane, Director of the Center for been professionally reviewed. The reviews Email your editorial copy to: Communication Enhancement at are all done by a special education Children’s Hospital Boston, he said, “ teacher or certified therapist. The reviews [email protected]

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Its signature annual fundrais- It is anticipated that the Southwest ing event, “The Southwest Florida Wine Florida Children’s Charities Music & Food Fest,” has distributed nearly Therapy Program will be open to the first $3.5 million to local organizations since majors in August 2014. For more information, contact its inception. This is the second gift to Quality Guided, Relationship Driven Florida Gulf Coast University. The first Linda Lehtomaa, senior director of provided scholarships for pre-medical stu- Advancement, at 239-590-1071. dents pursuing degrees in pediatrics. (239) 777-4212 The 2012 Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest events are scheduled for February 24 and 25. To advertise in the www.WolverineLandscaping.com “We are delighted to partner with the [email protected] University to make the Music Therapy Island Sun Program a reality. The graduates of the program will make a difference in the Call 395-1213 lives of children and families in Southwest 18B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 source of water and save some money to Superior Interiors Size or physical weight is not the only Air Conditioning boot. factors involved in this kind of balance, Some people even install pumps and Principles Of which can only be appraised by the eye. Condensate piping that goes from their collection area Bright colors seem to advance “weight” to a homemade drip irrigation system Design: Balance more than pale, softer colors or neutrals, Is Good For and successfully water their plants. If you which seem to recede. Irregular shapes by Jeanie Tinch decide to try this out, just make sure that which engage the eye longer than regular Gardening whatever system you put together will alance is ones seem more important, and therefore by Bryan Hayes continue to allow the water to drain from probably the also “weigh” more in terms of balance. the pipe outside. Please do not pipe it Bmost eas- Interested in creating informal balance love when you directly to the condensate line. If you do, ily understood in your room? I suggest you think about can take some- you run the risk of it backing it up into design principle. a see-saw. Equal weights balance each Ithing that is the air conditioner system and then your In decorating, it other when they are equal distance from usually wasted and house. simply means a the center. If one weight is heavier than turn into something Start by checking out where your state of equality the other, it must be moved closer to the beneficial. condensate pipe comes out outside your – or equilibrium center to balance the lighter one. This is We have all home and see if whether it’s high enough between two ele- also an excellent way to arrange objects heard of rain bar- so that you can place a bucket or a rain ments or two parts on top of a table, chest or fireplace man- rels. The problem barrel that can collect the water under it. of a design composition. There are two tle. The heavier, larger, or more brightly with these is that Let gravity drip the water into the col- kinds of balance: formal or symmetrical colored object should be placed closer to during the sum- lection vessal. See for yourself just how balance; and informal or asymmetrical the center than a companion which is mer, it doesn’t rain every day. No rain, many plants you can water with the con- balance. lighter, smaller or less noticeable. Ignoring no rain in the barrel. But we do run our densate that otherwise gets wasted. Be Formal balance is achieved when the this rule makes one side of your design a/c everyday during the hotter months. creative and feel free to share your water two halves of a composition or design composition seem too top-heavy. And when we do, we can collect up to collecting methods with me, I’ll be happy are exactly the same. Identical end tables The same see-saw theory can also be 20 gallons of water in a day. to share it with the world. If you have flanking a sofa; a fireplace with match- applied to decorating foyers and halls. There are people out there who have any questions on this, send me a line at ing bookshelves on either side; a pair of You need to treat the door or opening as come up with some pretty creative ways [email protected]. candlesticks placed the same distance part of your overall composition and bal- to collect the water that drains from their Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- from a central bowl of flowers all repre- ance it by placing a light-looking grouping air conditioning units. Each time you run tioning contractor. He also owns, with sent formal balance. This kind of evenly a greater distance from the center of the your air conditioner, it pulls moisture from his brother Todd, an electrical busi- matched balance tends to creative a sense wall. Strangely enough, an opening or your home and takes it outside through ness on Sanibel. He can be reached at of order and stability – evenness – if you archway has more “weight” than a plain a condensation pipe. Now think about [email protected]. will. It’s fairly easy to create, but you need wall and just as much as a door, so it the potential of collecting water this way to remember that formal balance has a should be treated the same way or care- during all the months that we use our air tendency to make a room seem static fully balanced. conditioning systems, and boy do we run Read us online at and stiffly conventional, especially if it’s Today, the trend is definitely toward those things a lot. When we are faced overdone. informal balance. Why? Because it works with dry spells and watering restrictions, IslandSunNews.com Informal balance is achieved when extremely well with design’s ever-popular this a great way to get an additional two halves of a composition balance each continued on page 19B other even though they are not identical. SANIBEL CREATIVE TILE CO.

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uests at LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels’ (LXR) South Seas Island Resort and From page 18B The Inns of Sanibel will be welcomed this month with a new proprietary Principles Of Design Gmagazine titled Generations that highlights the inns and resorts, their staff, and the beauty of Sanibel and Captiva. The magazine will also feature local attrac- eclectic look. An informal balance plan also works well in creating a contemporary tions, restaurants, and shops in the form of articles and advertising. style of decorating. With most of today’s homeowners interested in creating a relaxed, LXR has proudly partnered with Times of the Islands (TOTI) Media to produce casual lifestyle it’s important to take into account an informal balance plan. a 96-page in-room magazine titled Generations for the guests of South Seas Island Jeanie Tinch is an interior decorator on Sanibel. She can be reached at jeanie@ Resort and the Inns of Sanibel (Sanibel Inn, Song of the Sea, Sanibel Sunset Beach decden.net. Inn, Seaside Inn and Sundial Golf & Beach Resort). “We wanted to provide our guests with a magazine of such quality that they would want to take it home as a keepsake of their time on Sanibel and Captiva,” said Rick Hayduk, regional managing director of LXR. “Many of our guests feel a personal con- nection to these islands, and we wanted to preserve the memories by encouraging them take this coffee-table-quality piece home.” A 60/40 split between insightful, well-written editorial by TOTI Media and local advertising, the 2012 edition of the newly minted annual magazine provides a his- Shell Point ‘Home For The Holidays’ hell Point Retirement Community’s Assisted Living facilities will host a S“Home For The Holidays” event to allow individuals the opportunity to learn more about the assisted living options at Shell Point. This event will take place on December 22, 23, 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arbor Assisted I Have Answers to Living located in the Woodlands at Shell Point. The holidays are a time when families Your Estate Planning gather together to celebrate; however, they can also be a time for discussing the future. If you are concerned for a parent Questions. or loved one, but find it difficult to discuss such serious issues as healthcare, trans- The Arbor at Shell Point Retirement Will Power Columnist: portation, driving, and even a decline in Community their health recently, you can get more information on how to approach this conversation from experienced professionals at Craig R. Hersch, BCS Shell Point. 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We have now created a mon- Lizzie Wisequack, Dr. Dear Agnes, Rob Sealey Esq, we ster that is not an actual bug itself (like Well, the reality show pushes me over decided to explore MRSA) but is nastier. It is a plasmid. the edge. Unfortunately, I bet you millions the area by taking A plasmid is a chunk of DNA that can by Lizzie and Pryce will watch it like a bad train wreck, so a hike, something be passed to ANY bacteria, allowing them awful but they cannot turn away. we have often been to be resistant to antibiotics. MRSA, only izzie and Pryce answer your ques- There are many facts we do not know; urged to do. Before hiking, we met with a a super bug, can still often be treated with tions and give advice about aging maybe the mother lied to her physicians guide who reminded us that bears in the powerful antibiotics, but the super super Lconcerns from a two-generational about her circumstances. Many of us do NWT have a bit of an attitude and a sense bugs are created courtesy of this plas- perspective. A mother and daughter team, lie to our doctors. Maybe the physician of entitlement. “In fact, they designed our mid that can slip into any old E. coli or Lizzie is a retired RN and health educator, told the mother the pregnancy needed license plates. But should you be pursued Salmonella or Klebsiella and make them and Pryce is a licensed psychotherapist to be reduced but she refused. There is by a bear, you must not jettison your resistant to almost all drugs. This drug- in private practice who specializes in the a term for patients not following medical backpack as this will just habituate the resistant bacterial gene called NDM-1 (for care of elders and people with chronic ill- advice: AMA. If a patient refuses a proce- bear to people and create problems for New Delhi metallo 1, of course) has the nesses. dure and makes an informed decision, a potential to cause some major havoc. Dear Mom & Me, future generations. Please keep your back- physician cannot force a patient to have a Plasmids, which contain this NDM-1 I was shocked and appalled to read in pack on your back, that is why it is called procedure. I think there is a criminal stat- a backpack. Were it meant to be flung gene, can be exchanged or transferred the newspaper that a single woman with ute that covers that. I am sure the details no job, no husband, living in a tiny house aside at a time of crisis it would be called from one bacterium to another through will be fodder for the electronic and print grandpa.” conjugation (bacterial conjugal visits) in the with her parents and her six older living media for months to come. children could have in-vitro fertilization Now honestly, I’m thinking a little dif- passionate heat of an abscess, a bowel or Just a small but important point: the Sudbury. It allows the organism containing and deliver eight more babies, mother of the 14 children lives with her ferently from the ranger here. If a raven- There is little doubt that the taxpayers parents. She came from an intact fam- ous ursa major is hot on my heels and the gene to adapt, thrive and reproduce will have to pick up the bill for the next ily with a married mother and father. So wants my backpack and decides that if he in a hostile environment. Antibiotics, once 20 years plus. maybe the marriage certificate is not what doesn’t get it, he will rip it off me along a scary enemy to a bacteria, are suddenly What is this country coming to? is important as much as the quality of par- with my arms and uvulas and pancreases as ineffective as a pygmy flea trying to Agnes enting in an intact family or single parent and things, then the last think I am think- take down a T.rex of the Jurassic period Dear Agnes, family that is the critical factor. ing is about the well being of future hikers which, as we all know, were larger and This seems to me to be medical tech- Pryce and whether the bear will be habituated. tougher than the T.rex of the Cretaceous nology gone amuck, and an extreme vio- Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is No sirrreeee. I wish to be habituated period and probably the Triassic age, lation of medical ethics. [email protected]. myself, back to my couch and remote if making this a most excellent Pulitzerian at all possible. I am completely jettisoning metaphor or even like a simile. This has that pack and will let him gorge on all the some scientists suggesting that the end jujubes and Snickers bars he wants. The of the antibiotic era is soon upon us. We alternative is to smack Sealey in the back may be resorting to Listerine, maggots of the knees with my bear stick and then and Kardashians. (Obviously, Kardashians make a run for it. Actually, I planned to have nothing to do with helping improve do that anyway as a backup. society; maggots are infinitely more use- Now as we all enter another cold and ful.) flu season, some tend to panic at the An August 11, 2010 report in The Sanibel Patient Service Center (PSC) thought of a sore throat, sniffle or cough Lancet indicates that medicine has lost and come flying in to the clinic to see if an important bacterial infectious disease we have discovered a miracle cure for the battle and humans are at risk now more LAB TESTING cold that we plan to share with nobody continued on page 24B We accept assignment for Medicare, Medicaid, Choosing Th e Right Insurance Agent and most Private Insurance Plans Makes All Th e Diff erence *No upfront fee for drawing of blood* *No appointments Necessary* Marge Meek 239-472-8400 Fax: 239-395-2466 Long-time Island Resident Call me anytime for your business We have MOVED to 2407 Periwinkle Way, Suite 3 and personal insurance needs. 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Studies back me. per liter increased the risk of dementia ask if you can take a B vitamin because Pharmacist: As far back as 2002, physicians by 75 percent! Levels higher than 14 there are a handful of meds that inter- I read had the data to prove that homocys- double your risk for Alzheimer’s disease. act. Eat your Bs in green and leafy veg- D etables. B complex supplements are sold your facebook post teine levels correlate with dementia Just FYI, the Rotterdam Study found about improving and Alzheimer’s risk. The higher the that men or women with the highest nationwide. memory with B homocysteine, the more damage to homocysteine levels almost doubled DID YOU KNOW: vitamins. Can you your brain. The study was published their risk of fracture. Ouch! Never combine your anti-anxiety or elaborate more one in the New England Journal of Medicine raises homocysteine indi- sleep medications with alcohol or sedat-

day? Medicine. A few years later, the 2005 rectly too. If you’ve read my ing herbs like Kava Kava. book, you’d know there are CK, Nashville, Framingham Offspring Study printed in This information is not intended hundreds of medications that deplete Tennessee the American Journal of Epidemiology to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- B vitamins. Your medicine steals your Most people know that ginkgo, and concluded high homocysteine levels tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The probiotics too, and you need those to vinpocetine, Eleuthero and Acetyl impacted memory. The study partici- 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered manufacture certain B vitamins in your L-carnitine support memory function pants were, on average, 61 years old. pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. GI tract. So any drug that steals probiot- but they don’t usually consider the B What would’ve been the outcome for dearpharmacist.com. ics (or B2, B6, B12 or folate) can raise vitamins brain food like I do. The best those folks had someone told them to your homocysteine level, and therefore Bs to support memory are vitamin B6, improve B vitamin status when they contribute to memory loss. There are B9 (folate), B2 (riboflavin) and B12. were in their mid 40s? The reason these serve your memory is What about you? A simple blood test because they reduce homocysteine, an can determine your homocysteine level. amino acid that you create as you break High levels also happen to be associated down protein. Too much homocyste- with heart attack, stroke, blood clots and ine, and you’ll constantly forget things. atherosclerosis. If you have high homo- I believe that reducing homocysteine cysteine, I recommend supplement- with B vitamins is one of the easiest ing with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (methylcobalamin), B2 (riboflavin) and

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PAINTINGPAINTING CUSTOMCUSTOM HOMEHOME BUILDERBUILDER LAWN MAINTENANCE Carpentry CONTRACTOR Painting Ph (239) 472-8446 Ron DeCorte 2 Nice Guys, Inc. DeCorteFour.com #CBC058483 Craftsmanship with Precision Doors & Windows, Crown Molding, Custom Decks DeCorte Four Remodels, Interior and Exterior Painting Custom Home Builders, Inc. We do it all from repairing a door to adding a 2nd Floor New Construction Too 239-694-0645 S213640 S313641 Member BBB - A+ Rating www.2niceguys.net P. O. Box 922 • Sanibel, FL 33957 • Fax (239) 472-8449 28B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 Classified Ad Deadline Monday At Noon HELP WANTED SERVICES OFFERED SERVICES OFFERED AUTO FOR SALE BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS Bob Adams MUSIC INSTRUCTIONS CLASSIC CAR FOR SALE 1970 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE DOCKAGE Residential In piano, saxophone, fl ute. SS 396 BIG BLOCK Hourly, Daily, Weekly Renewal On Sanibel/Captiva or South Fort Myers. Asking $5,600. Unrestored, auto trans. Qualifi ed, experienced teacher. I’m available at [email protected] / and Monthly. Services Call 239-989-7799 239-217-6914. Captiva Island 472-5800 RR 10/8 CC TFN Licensed & Insured experience 25+ years SR 1/30 B TFN “Handyman” ☼ ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/23 (Carpentry, maintenance - toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, sliding doors, etc.) 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl 768-0569 or Cell 464-6460 DORADO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT $975 DOWN DOCK YOUR YACHT ON SANIBEL Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 RS 11/14 M TFN HOME WATCH/CARE 01’ Chevy Silverado x/cab Prime east end direct access dockage. Fax: 239-472-2334 Full Range of Services ❋ Excellent Seawall, electricity, water, parking. www.crowclinic.org Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident 239-271-5609 HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES Only minutes to the gulf! HELP US PLEASE!! ❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7 ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 Call: 470-2866 Call Lisa 239-472-8875 We need volunteers for: Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction RS 12/17 CC TFN Clinic emergency patient admissions desk ☼ Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 ☼RS 10/1 BM TFN and baby animal feeders Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 Visitor education center greeters and gift $575 DOWN WANT TO BUY shop cashiers SR 11/13 B TFN SANIBEL HOME WATCH CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or Retired Police Captain 01’ Chevy Blazer [email protected] CASH PAID FOR MILITARY ITEMS Lives on Sanibel 239-271-5609 ☼RS 10/28 NC TFN COMPANION SERVICE Will Check Your Home Weekly Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, Very Reasonable Rates ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, (239) 728-1971 old guns, awards & more. shopping, light meal preparations, and light Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED cleaning. Our services are customized to meet ☼NR 9/2 BM TFN our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or ☼RR 11/25 CC 12/16 At The Sanibel School for an emergency call 239-472-0556. $475 DOWN Call Michelle Wesley SR 10/3 B TFN MONINO CONSTRUCTION, INC. 239-910-8000 CBC 1257406 99’ Pontiac Grand AM COMMERCIAL SPACE Home Maintenance, Drywall, Tile, 239-271-5609 ☼RS 12/16 NC 1/6 HOUSE CARE Paint, Carpentry. Call Luis 239-209-3979 ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 BUSINESS FOR SALE While you are away by Licensed & Insured Downtown Fort Myers Business for sale. HELP WANTED retired architect, Sanibel resident. ☼RR 12/9 CC 12/30 Owner moving out of state. Call 395-1649. For information, call 239-689-1660. Exp. Interior Designer/Decorator $595 DOWN $54,000 ☼RS 11/12 NC TFN TENNIS LESSONS Resume to Tennis Lessons $35. 01’ Pontiac Grand Prix ☼RR 12/16 NC 1/6 [email protected] Racquet stringing & regripping; 239-271-5609 ☼NS 11/25 CC 12/30 PROFESSIONAL Pick Up & Delivery (24 Hour Service). CLEANING SERVICES USPTA certifi ed. ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Residential • Commercial Tony Fittipaldi 239-896-6385. 700 square feet. Interior Windows • Carpet Cleaning ☼RS 12/9 PC 12/23 Good Periwinkle location. HELP WANTED Jennifer Watson Call Joe Full time Clinic Assistant at 239-810-6293 516-972-2883. SR 11/13 N TFN The Sanibel School, tolls paid. ☼NS 12/9 PC 12/30 Call Maureen at 472-1617.

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PART TIME (SEASONAL) Sanibel Island Liquor Store. Flexible hours. Good customer service skills, restaurant/ hospitality industry experience a plus. Call Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 472-1682 ☼NS 12/16 CC 1/6 TO PLACE AN AD LOG ON: IslandSunNews.com & click on — Place Classified — ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 29B ★ ★ Classifieds ★ Classifieds ★ ★ REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL ANNUAL RENTAL FOR SALE BY OWNER PROPERTIES AVAILABLE ANNUAL RENTALS SCAN CODE SANIBEL Super, well maintained house, great For a complete list visit our Website neighbors, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, www.remax-oftheislands.com Condo. 1/1 F. 2nd Floor adjacent tennis courts and pool, near Call Dustyn Corace, RE/MAX of the Islands beach. Negotiable. 239-482-0997 $900/mo. 239-472-2311 Canal Home, 3/2/den/pool/dock RS 10/9 B TFN ☼NS 12/9 CC 12/30 just off Island $2,300/mo. ROOMMATE WANTED Isabella Rasi CLOSE TO SANIBEL & FM BEACH International Real ROOMMATE WANTED 2BR/2BA, 2nd fl oor, end unit w/lanai. 472-6747 Estate Consultant 2BD/2BA Roommate Wanted Very clean & bright. Pool & tennis. Making Islanders out of ordinary citizens $500 a month and 1/2 utilities, No smoking, no pets. $800 per month for over 35 years! McGREGOR WOODS on Casa Ybel Road, Sanibel. 239-851-4921 or 887-0834. Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. Call 239-691-3892. ☼RR 12/9 CC 12/16 FOR A FREE LIST Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner ☼NS 12/16 CC 12/16

OF ALL ☼RS 12/9 BM TFN ISLAND PROPERTIES VACATION RENTAL SANIBEL APARTMENT FOR RENT 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. Washer/dryer; FOR SALE NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME modern kitchen includes dishwasher, GREAT FAMILY HOME IN McGREGOR WOODS! VISIT 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH microwave. GREAT location – walk to 3/3/2...make an offer! www. ree anibel ist.com 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, shops, bank, restaurants, while on a quiet F S L in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal street. $1,025/month includes all utilities CAUTION Pfeifer Realty Group and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or except elec., tel. & cable. Call 395-8774. SANIBEL EAST END Sanibel Island, FL www.4sanibel.com. RS 11/4 CC TFN 239-472-0004 ☼RS 10/14 CC TFN ☼ ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN WALK TO BEACH GARAGE • Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath MARINER POINTE TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE - TRAILER 1/2 of duplex Unfurnished-ground level; 2 BR 2-1/2 BA; MOVING • YARD Periwinkle Park - 30’ Trailer with attached East End of Sanibel 2 enclosed porches; Bay & Canal views; private 20’x10’ screen room, furnished, cozy and Great Monthly rates! fi shing pier; boat dockage lease available; SALES Elegant, Sanibel East End clean, appliances, garden area, paver Call Bob 410-913-2234 Cable TV, water, pest control, refuse collection all included in annual lease. 239-395-1786 Canal Front Home with Boat parking. Reduced price. Motivated to sell. ☼RR 9/16 CC TFN Dock. Like New! 727-207-5787. Paradise! ☼RR 12/9 CC 12/30 ASKING $1,795,000 ☼RR 12/16 CC 12/16 GARAGE SALE Saturday December 17, 7 a.m. at MATLACHA WATERFRONT Island Vacations ANNUAL RENTAL 4619 Bowen Bayou, Sanibel. FOR SALE BY OWNER Of Sanibel & Captiva Huge neighborhood garage sale, Cute Key West style 2/2 direct including Christmas gifts, household 2008 MOBILE HOME Million $ Views Await You! Gulf access with boat dock and lift. items, bedding and various items. AT PERIWINKLE PARK Cottages Condos Homes Near Sanibel Rec Center & Blind Pass. 1 Bed room new queen bed. LR with • • • • Call 239-297-1422 ☼NS 12/16 CC 12/16 sofa bed, kitchen, refrigerator ice maker, Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths dinning area, Bosch washer dryer, 239-472-7277 ☼NR 12/16 CC 12/16 GARAGE SALE dishwasher. Trane A/C with Pro 4000 Saturday, December 17, 8 a.m. programmable thermostat. Full tile fl oors. 1-888-451-7277 S 10/9 B TFN No Early Birds, 1097 Skiff Place, Sanibel. Unique artist’s home in midst Full vinyl deck. Pavers. Oodles of space. Tables, linens, duvet sets, of art galleries, restaurants & Hurricane sun & window protection decorative pillows, coffee machine, fi shing community. $550,000 fi lm. Home in ex. cond. Much more, too kids playpen, toys, misc. numerous to mention. Priced at $83,200. Ground rent $5,800/yr. 239-209-1869 or ☼NS 12/16 CC 12/16 EAST END RETAIL CENTER [email protected]. ☼RR 10/28 CC TFN SANIBEL OPEN HOUSES Newly renovated retail POSTED DAILY center with high visability Island Sun on Periwinkle toward Lighthouse beach. Great business opportunity. $1,299,000 Isabella Rasi EMAIL: (239) 246-4716 VISIT: Email SanibelOpenHouses.com [email protected] Pfeifer Realty Group Sanibel Island, FL [email protected] 239-472-0004

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y name is Maxine and I’m a 2-year- Mold female black and brown Catahoula NEWSPAPER Leopard Hound. If you Sanibel & Captiva Islands have a laidback personal- ity we could be a perfect CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 match for one another. Emergency...... 911 I’m cool and calm but very Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 affectionate around people Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 and I like other dogs, too. On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 Now’s the perfect time to Fire Department make your family complete Sanibel ...... 472-5525 with a great family dog! Captiva ...... 472-9494 My adoption fee is $30 Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 during December’s Home Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 4The Holidays Adoption Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 Promotion. Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 Would you prefer a City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 brown tabby? My name is Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 Juno and I’m a 2-year-old Building Department ...... 472-4555 female domestic short hair. Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 If kitties got report cards Planning Department ...... 472-4136 Library I would get an “A” for a Sanibel ...... 472-2483 super sweet disposition. I Captiva ...... 472-2133 love to be around people Post Office and follow the staff and Sanibel ...... 472-1573 volunteers all around the Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 adoption room. I also love Captiva ...... 472-1674 to give everyone little kisses Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 on their face. If you adopt Senior Center ...... 472-5743 me I promise to shower ARTS you with affection, too! Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 My adoption fee is $30 Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 during December’s Home BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 4The Holidays Adoption Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Promotion (adopt a second Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 cat or kitten free) Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 For information about Maxine ID # 519815 photos by squaredogphoto.com Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 this week’s pets, call The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 or log on to Animal Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 Services’ website at www. S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 LeeLostPets.com. When CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS calling, refer to the ani- ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-4499 mal’s ID number. The ...... or [email protected] website updates every American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 hour so you will be able Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL to see if these or any Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 other pets are still avail- Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org able. Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 The shelter is open CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 for adoptions from 11:30 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-7257 Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 through Saturday. The Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 shelter is located at 5600 Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 Banner Drive in Fort League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 Myers, next to the Lee Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 County Sheriff’s Office, Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 off Six Mile Cypress Newcomers ...... 472-9332 Parkway. Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 All adoptions include Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 spay/neuter surgery, PAWS ...... 472-4823 age-appropriate vaccina- Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 tions, rabies vaccination Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 and county license if Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 three months or older, Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 flea treatment, worming, Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 heartworm test for dogs www.sanibelsoccer.org six months and over, The Military Officers Assc. of America feline AIDS and leuke- (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 mia test for cats, train- United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 ing DVD, 10-day health United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 guarantee, and a bag of Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 Science Diet pet food. ISLAND ATTRACTIONS The adoption package Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 is valued at $500. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 Juno ID # 521576 ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011 31B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 27B 32B ISLAND SUN - DECEMBER 16, 2011

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New Listings Lowest priced 4 bedroom home 2 Great Units at Loggerhead Cay in Crown Colony Golf & Country Club Amenities Galore!!! Loggerhead Cay is This very rare 4 bedroom, 2 bath model one of the most popular condominium has lake exposure from the private complexes on the highly desirable East heated pool and spa with Aqualink End. Tennis courts, shuffleboard, sparkling Control. Membership in the Golf and pool, deeded beach access, on site country Club is optional, but available. management, bbq grills -- these are just The club, golf course and restaurant a few of the many amenities available at is totally owned by the members with Loggerhead Cay. This 2/2 ground level unit no debt load and the homeowners was recently remodeled and offers tile floors association is in excellent financial throughout and gorgeous gulf views. This condition. Offered for $379,000. Contact Larry Hahn 239/898-8789 unit is perfect for an investor or someone looking for a vacation home as it boasts an impressive rental history. Offered for 17170 Harbour Pointe Dr $519,000 Contact Tracy Walters “Mr. #1232 - Sanibel Harbour Towers South Listr” 239/994-7975 or Connie Walters This Penthouse must be seen to be appreciated. “Ms Listr” 239/841-4540 Sweeping 180 degree views of the bay, the gulf, the river, small islands in the bay and Sanibel Look no further for the perfect vacation home or investment property! This Island offer serene surroundings from the interior ground level condo is located in the popular Loggerhead Cay complex or your own private sun deck. The interior was and is only ONE UNIT back from the beach! Enjoy amazing sunsets and totally re-done by an interior designer in 2005, breathtaking views of the ocean. This 2/2 is tiled throughout and features with nothing but the best in appliances, cabinets and amenities. Open floor updated bathrooms. Easy access to the pool and beach through the plan for entertaining, with plenty of room for privacy on the main living level or screened in lanai helps keep the sand and mess to a minimum! Offered the loft/library on the second floor. Unique master area with separate sitting for $615,000 Contact Tracy Walters “Mr. Listr” 239/994-7975 or area for privacy. This stunning penthouse is a one of a kind that should satisfy Connie Walters “Ms Listr” 239/841-4540 the most discriminating buyer. Beach access, pool, fishing pier, restaurant, bike path. Offered for $2,800,000 Contact Sharon Wise 239/849-9121 or Punta Rassa #404 Ray Ochester 239/410-9725 WOW! End Unit with balcony off the dining area. Pure silk breezes capturing the aura of not only the sunsets but also the panoramic views of Coco Bay Sanibel Harbour Resort. Recently remodeled 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,153 sq. ft. home in Coco kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel sink Bay. Huge outdoor lanai and pool area allows tiled floor. Other features include, tray ceilings, you to make the most of the Southwest Florida tiled lanai, sun shutters, and oversized affinity lifestyle. Open floor plan featuring tropical design. washer and dryer. Social Membership to Sanibel Harbour Yacht Club. This Great private community close to Sanibel & Fort sun splashed home is worth visiting to absorb the portrait of “Paradise by Myers Beach. Kitchen features granite counter the Sea”. Offered for $339,900. Contact Marianne Stewart 239/560- tops, stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets 6420. and a wine cooler. Off-Season reciprocal with Kelly Greens grants owner use of golf course and dining facilities. Offered for $419,500. Contact Bob Berning 239-699-9597 or Ken Colter 239/851-1357. Exceptional Home on Almost 1 Acre! Words truly can’t describe this extraordinary home/location, but Better Homes & Gardens YOU MUST SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT! definitely comes to mind. This 4 BR (could be This elegantly appointed 3/4 pool home 5 or 6), 4 1/2 bath home has too many new in Sanibel Estates was extensively upgrades to mention all. New kitchen ‘06. remodeled in 2002 by Benchmark and Thermidor frig, Wolf stove, Miele DW, custom no detail was spared! Home features cabs/granite counters. 1st floor master has Brazilian cherry wood floors, top floor new Master Bath ‘10. Custom Vanities, Kohler master suite, 2 complete guest suites, Jacuzzi, walk-in Rain Shower, closet built-ins. 3 new A/C’s ‘10. New Roof rooftop sundeck with Bay views, ‘04. Many new Hurr. rated windows. Custom wood and marble floors, coffer and tray ceilings, granite stone Spanish tile. The yard is big (almost an acre) and beautiful! The back is and marble surfaces, 3 floor elevator, completely fenced, and the property extends approx 20-30’ beyond the media room, library, chef’s kitchen with Crystal cabinetry and MUCH more. back fence and was left natural for a very private setting. Perfect for play The elevated pool is light w fiber optics and overlooks the gardens and canal. area, outdoor activities, or just enjoying nature. Garage has extra storage Accommodate your boat at this 65’ dock with 2-50 amp shore power available. rm/workshop. Pinehurst is a great community, all larger homesites, tucked Home has been meticulously landscaped and features brick paver walkways. off of the popular Daniels Rd. corridor - convenient to shops, restaurants, This home is truly one of a kind! Contact Tracy Walters 239/994-7975 or hospital/medical, SWFL Reg Airport, Twins training stadium. Offered for Connie Walters 239/841-4540 $699,000. Contact Nancy Finch at 239/822-7825. 1149 Periwinkle Way Sanibel, FL 33957 239/472-0176 fax 239/472-0350 www.jnaislandrealestate.com