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PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS, FL PERMIT #5718 Postal Customer Read Us Online at ECRWSS IslandSunNews.com NEWSPAPER VOL. 20, NO. 2 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JULY 6, 2012 JULY SUNRISE/SUNSET: 6 6:41 • 8:25 7 6:42 • 8:25 8 6:42 • 8:25 9 6:42 • 8:25 10 6:43 • 8:25 11 6:43 • 8:25 12 6:44 • 8:24 Historic Sinking Of ‘Mighty Mo’ Off Coast Of Sanibel n Monday, the World War II war- ship USS Mohawk CGC was Odeployed to its final resting place 90 feet under water, roughly 28 nautical miles off of Sanibel Island, creating the first Veterans Memorial Reef dedicated to all United States veterans. The offi- cial name of the reef will be the USS Mohawk CGC Veterans Memorial Reef. The 165-foot World War II Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk was the last remaining ship of the Battle of the Atlantic. She launched 14 attacks against submarine contacts between 1942 and 1945. One of her most famous deeds was being the last ship to radio Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower that the weather was clear- ing for the D-Day invasion. Pirate Treasure To help trigger the first dive, celebrity adventurer Pat Croce has hidden artifacts from his St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum aboard the old warship, including an 18th century rum bottle with authentic 17th century shot (nonexplosive projectile) Charges were detonated aboard the USS Mohawk shortly before 1 p.m. on Monday, 28 nautical miles off the coast of Sanibel continued on page 33 photo courtesy of Lee County VCB Entries may be delivered in person to ‘Ding’ Days JN “Ding” Darling NWR or by mail to “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS), Photo Contest 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957 (Attention: Gary Ogden). Gets Clicking New this year, entrants must submit uly 15 marks the opening of the digital copies of their images. Other con- 25th annual “Ding” Darling Days test details include: JAmateur Nature Photography • There is a $25 per person entry fee Contest. that provides you with a membership to The contest, sponsored by the “Ding” the DDWS and is used to defray the cost Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the of the contest. One fee covers two entries Refuge (DDWS) is held in conjunction per person. with “Ding” Darling Days, October 14 • Only amateur (all ages) photog- to 20, which honors the birthday of Jay raphers are eligible to enter (may not Norwood “Ding” Darling, one of the fore- possess a professional photographer tax most conservationists in American history identification number for the sale of pho- and the driving force behind the epony- tographs). mous JN “Ding” Darling National Wildlife • Photos must be taken at JN “Ding” Refuge. Darling NWR and have been taken within The deadline for contest entry submis- two years of entry date. sion is 4 p.m. on September 15. For an • Photos must be 8” x 10” (or full entry form and other contest information, frame 8” x 12”) with an 11” x 14” mat. visit www.dingdarlingsociety.org/photo- This will facilitate display in the Visitor contests, email dingdarlingoffice@yahoo. Center. (no hangers on the backs of pho- com or call 472-1100 ext. 233. tographs.) Frames are not permitted. New Winners will be announced and this year: submit a digital copy on a CD/ awarded prizes at Conservation Art Day DVD/Flash Drive. Each photo must be at on Saturday, October 20 during “Ding” least 2MB. The two Darling Days. continued on page 11 William Fischer of Hinsdale, Illinois took first place in the 2011 “Ding” Darling photo contest for his Eastern screech owl 2 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Where’s The Beach? submitted by Mike Mullins Much of the sand along the beach by The Mucky Duck, along with other Captiva beach areas, have disappeared after Tropical Storm Debby passed through the region Captiva Beaches Busy Just Days After Debby On June 29, the beaches of Captiva were filled with families A few days after Tropical Storm Debby passed through Southwest Florida, crowds of beachgoers flocked to the sandy Captiva shoreline adjacent to The Mucky Duck ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 3 “We don’t want to reveal too much and spoil the fun,” said museum manager Historical Village’s Decorating Emilie Alfino. “It’s going to be a lively, entertaining event, and our various committees are already working hard on planning and organizing.” Committee Celebrates Success The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS). It closes on August 5 and will reopen on November 7 Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is handicap access to all buildings. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and over; members and children under 18 are admitted free. For more infor- mation, call 472-4648 during business hours. Read us online at IslandSunNews.com The Decorating Committee for the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village It’s In The Bag fundraiser includes, from left, Helen Sweeney, Rosemary Ryan, Kitty Moore, Dottie Miller, Connie Buckowick, Pam Magnotto, Ginny Albertson and Adrienne Cross he women who decorated The Sanctuary Golf Club for the Sanibel Historical Village & Museum’s It’s In The Bag fundraiser gathered recently to celebrate Ttheir success with some lunch and relaxation at Traders Café. It’s In The Bag featured a luncheon, auction and vintage fashion presentation with historical stories of Sanibel. An assortment of handmade, vintage-style bags served as centerpieces; the bags were also sold, raising more than $1,000 toward the event’s total earnings. The museum’s 2013 fundraiser, It’s Paradise Because..., will be held on February 5, again at The Sanctuary. Vignettes will unfold as two newly arrived “tourists” – played by islanders most people will know – wander around The Sanctuary dining room to do a little island exploring. SALE END OF SEASON SALE SAVE 50% to 75% Off Original Price On SALE ITEMS ONLY Sanibel Village Shops • 2340 Periwinkle Way 239-472-3003 SALE STARTS FRIDAY, JUNE 29th Hours: Monday thru Saturday 10-5 Closed Sundays 4 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Bring water, a small snack, change of Center. nize your home and office. It’s also the Center 4 Life clothing, sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses Trip to Useppa with Captiva Cruises perfect time to destroy the sensitive docu- and a hat. Cost is $5 for Island Seniors, – Tuesday, July 31. Depart from ments you no longer need. But, if the Programs Inc. members and $10 for non-members. McCarthy’s Marina at 10 a.m. and return thought of tediously hand-feeding piles of anibel Fit 4 Life is the motto at Come by the center to sign up. by 3 p.m. Dine at the Collier Inn and personal papers into your home shredder the Center 4 Life. All ages are New Computer Class With Patty tour the history museum. Cost is $25 makes it tough to get motivated, then the Swelcome. Island Seniors, Inc. includes Windows 7. PC Savvy – News for members and $35 for non-members. perfect solution is to let someone else members can buy coupon booklets from you can use – Wednesday, July 25, 1 to Come to the center to sign up or mail shred it for you, safely and quickly. the City of Sanibel at the Center 4 Life, 3 p.m. Learn how to use libraries, fold- your reservation with a check. Bring documents such as bank state- 2401 Library Way, or at the Sanibel ers, flash drives, search options, desktop Trash & Treasures – Saturday, ments, credit cards receipts, old checks, Recreation Center. Booklets of 12 cou- icons and other applications. Your paid November 10, 9 a.m. to noon. The cen- income tax returns or anything that con- pons are $42, or get three coupons for reservation guarantees your seat. Cost ter is looking for gently used items for the tains personal information, while watch- $10.50. Make checks payable to City of is $30 for members and $45 for non- sale. Suggested items include household ing the professionals at Secure Shredding, Sanibel. members. furniture, home decor, glassware, fish- Inc. pulverize your papers into bits within Happy to be Fit for Life – Monday, Watercolor with Bea Pappas – Fridays, ing/boating supplies, hardware/tools, mere minutes. Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. This 12:30 to 3 p.m. If you have some paint- sporting goods, dishes and utensils, cook- The event is open to the public. A class is a combination of Happy Hour ing experience and would like to work ware, luggage, collectibles, toys, linens small fee of $5 for two boxes per car and Essential Total Fitness. Keep your from a still life or photo, join the class. (bedspreads, drapes, table cloths), small will be collected. If you have more boxes, heart, lungs and muscles strong and your Cost is $20 per session for members appliances (blenders, mixers, coffee pots). an additional donation is requested. All brain fit with aerobics and muscle condi- and $25 for non-members. Class runs Please, no clothes, shoes, computers, proceeds go to The Community House tioning exercises. Class begins with a joke through August 31. printers or TVs. operating fund, so additional donations and ends with a positive thought. Discounted tickets to Barbara B. Call the center at 472-5743 for more are always encouraged. Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown – Mann Performing Arts Hall, Naples information. For more information on this event or Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m.