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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.

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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. 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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. Philharmonic or Florida Repertory information on sponsoring SCA events, Stretch, tone and strengthen while Theatre for the 2013 season are avail- visit www.sanibelcommunityhouse.net or improving flexibility, proper alignment able. 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Youngsters at the April 30 workshop learned about the importance of a balanced diet and their parents and guardians about the importance of a balanced diet. She then demonstrated how to cook tasty, healthy meals for an entire family. Naturally, the little participants got to help make and then taste the delicious and nutritious meals they prepared. Celia Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences agent for the Lee County Home Extension, will “We had a great turnout and lots of fun last time and we are glad to be able to host hold a live cooking demonstration and nutrition education for children on July 16 another one of these workshops for our community,” said Bill Fellows, president of FISH. “Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to participate in an educational and fun event with your child.” ISH (Friends In Service Here) of Sanibel will be holding its second Cooking To reserve space for the July 16 Cooking With Kids workshop, call Maggie With Kids workshop on Monday, July 16. This free interactive demonstration, Goldsmith of the FISH Walk-In Center at 472-4775. Fopen to the entire island community, will be held at the FISH Walk-In Center, 1630 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel, from 6 to 8 p.m. A group of 15 children attended the first cooking presentation, which was held on April 30. It included a live cooking demonstration and nutrition education by Celia Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences agent for the Lee County Home Extension. Using Our email address is [email protected] foods found in the FISH Food Pantry, Hill and her team spent time teaching the kids

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FLORIDA VOLUNTARY Share your community PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDER news with us. Call 395-1213 CONTACT: JANA YATES, DIRECTOR Fax: 395-2299 or email (239) 472-4538 Unique Clothing for the well dressed Island Girl & Island [email protected] Se habla Español Woman Size 2 - 3X Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 4 pm Sat 9 am - 3 pm (at the East End) 455 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 395-3455 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 7 estimate is $831,250 and is being funded Evans Appointed City Of Sanibel’s Captiva from tourist bed taxes and a grant from the Florida Department of Environmental New Director Of Natural Resources Community Protection. anibel City Manager Judith Zimomra The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation announced on Friday that James Panel To Meet Foundation is working with the county to SEvans has been appointed to the t its June 12 meeting, the Captiva provide sea turtle and shorebird protec- position of Director of Natural Resources. Community Panel voted to can- tion throughout construction. Upon his appointment, Evans stated Acel the July 10 meeting since it During certain phases of the work, “Sanibel is a very special place and as appeared unlikely there would be a quo- fishing from the bridge as well as a por- a biologist it is a very fulfilling place to rum and no pressing items were fore- tion of the Blind Pass parking areas will work. I am looking forward to the oppor- seen. The next panel meeting then will be closed to the public. tunity to serve as the Director of Natural be Tuesday, August 14 beginning at 9 CEPD Meets July 11 Resources.” a.m. in the Cone Rooms in Chadwick’s The next monthly meeting of the Evans has been employed by the City Square at South Seas Island Resort. Captiva Erosion Prevention District will of Sanibel since January 2000, when he Please send in any agenda items no be held on Wednesday, July 11 begin- started as a Conservation Officer. Evans later than August 1 if you want them to ning at noon in the Wakefield Room at was promoted to Environmental Planner be included in the August 14 agenda. ‘Tween Waters Inn. The public is invited in 2003 and in 2006 to Environmental Blind Pass Work Begins to attend. Biologist on Health and Water Quality. The Blind Pass maintenance project Summer Reading Program Evans earned his Bachelor of Arts in began on June 18 and is scheduled to The Captiva Memorial Library’s sum- Environmental Studies in 1999 and his run 24 hours a day, seven days a week mer reading programs – “Dream Big Master of Science in Environmental through August. The project hopes to Read!” for kids and “Own The Night” Science, both from Florida Gulf Coast remove as much as 120,000 cubic yards for teenagers – have begun. Both pro- University, where he was an Honor of sand and place it on the eroding shore- grams feature fun events, games and Graduate. Evans’ 2011 graduate degree line near Bowman’s Beach. prizes for all. For a complete schedule of programs or sign-up information, go to thesis topic was on the “Influence of James Evans Lee County took advantage of Florida Environmental Factors on the Spatial and Dredge & Dock being in the area from the Lee County Library System’s website Temporal Distributions and Abundances of Ichthyoplankton and Gelatinous Predators the recently completed Fort Myers Beach at http://library.lee-county.com, visit in Estero Bay, with Inferences on Estuarine Trophodynamics.” restoration project to get extremely the Captiva Memorial Library or call the Evans has worked on several key habitat restoration projects during his tenure favorable pricing. The construction cost library at 533–4890. with the city, including Sanibel Gardens Preserve, Bowman’s Beach Park, Lighthouse Beach Park, Pond Apple Park and Sea Oats Preserve. Evans is also the city’s pre- scribed burn manager and has extensive experience in wildlife habitat management. Evans currently serves on the board of directors for the Southwest Florida Watershed Council, where he previously served two terms as chairman of the board. Pets On The Sanibel Cat Lost Evans also serves as an appointee to the Lee County Coastal Advisory Council. Prior to joining the city, Evans served in the United States Army on active duty Porch Coming To from 1992 to 1995; the Ohio Army National Guard from 1995 to 1997 and the Florida Army National Guard from 1997 to 2001. In 1995, Evans was awarded Tahitian Gardens Soldier of the Year, 1-107th Armor Battalion and 38th Infantry Brigade. Evans ended his military career with the rank Sergeant. he Royal Shell Companies, along Holly Downing has been appointed to Evans’ previous position of Environmental with the merchants at Tahitian Health and Water Quality Specialist. In that capacity, Downing will be responsible for TGardens, 1975 Periwinkle Way on delivering educational programs, technical assistance and public involvement activities Sanibel, will host Pets On The Porch, on water quality and quantity issues affecting the City of Sanibel and the San Carlos a meet-and-greet with the Gulf Coast Bay Estuary and to plan and coordinate conservation projects for the natural resources Humane Society on Saturday, July 7 within the City. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downing has been employed by the City of Sanibel since May 2006, when she Gulf Coast Humane Society volun- started as an Environmental Specialist. Downing earned her Bachelor of Science in teers will be “on the porch” at Tahitian Biology from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina in 1997 and her Master Gardens with some furry friends who are of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Charleston in South Carolina in looking for a new home. 2001. “At this time, we plan to bring five In addition, Downing has held membership with the National Marine Educator’s dogs and several cats for people to Association and the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and the office of meet,” said Courtney Piggott of the Gulf vice president for the Marine Biology Graduate Student Association. She is currently a Coast Humane Society. member of the Southwest Florida CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management “We are looking forward to host- Association) Steering Committee. ing this type of event periodically,” added Randy Bacik, CEO of Royal Shell Vacations and an ardent dog lover. Boots Islanders are asked to bring a dona- tion to the shopping center on the day oots, a 4-year-old all white of the event. Items such as dog or cat Tonkiense cat, has been missing der New Ownersh toys, cat litter, towels, cleaning supplies Bfrom his home on Sanibel since Un ip! (i.e. bleach, paper towels, Clorox Wipes, Saturday, June 30. His family lives on Scrapbook Papers Rubber Stamping etc.) and cash donations are welcome. Lindgren Boulevard. Quilting Art Supplies Then, spend some time with the furry If found, contact Tony Dibiase of friends and find one that is perfect for PAWS at 839-4987. Fabric Shell Craft you and your family. While you’re at Beads Craft Supplies Tahitian Gardens, do a little shopping and the merchants – many of whom are Notions Find us on Gifts rescue pet moms and dads – will donate a percentage of that day’s sales to the Gulf Coast Humane Society. 75 Gulf Coast Humane Society, a non- Send your Make It & Take It Bead Bracelet Every Thursday $4. kill shelter, is located at 2010 Arcadia editorial copy to: Street in Fort Myers, across from Flea Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10am -5pm • www.threecraftyladies.com Masters Flea Market on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. They are open until 5 p.m. [email protected] 1628 Periwinkle Way • 472-2893 • Heart of the Islands, Sanibel on Saturday. For more information, visit www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org. 8 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Hortoons

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PACE Center, Goodwill Partner To Collect Dresses And Other Goods ACE Center For Girls of Lee and PCollier Counties and Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. are partnering to collect new and gently used dresses for the annual Love That Dress!, the ultimate feel-good  shopping spree of the year. Beginning on Saturday, July 21 and continuing through Saturday, July 28, indi- viduals can bring dress donations for PACE to any Goodwill loca- tion in Lee and Collier Counties. Donors are also encouraged to drop-off other goods to benefit Goodwill. All donated dresses Waverunners-Parasailing-Yamaha Scooters-Bicycles-Beach Chairs & Umbrellas-Sailboats will be resold for nominal Skimboards-SUPs-Golf Carts-Banana Boat Rides-Scoot Coupes-Cayo Costa WR Tours prices at two Love That No-See-Um Repellent-Sunglasses-Freestyle & Momentum Watches-YOLO Gear-GoPro HD Dress! events occurring Sector 9-Arbor-Kahuna-Dregs-Gravity & Krown Longboards-Kahuna Big Stick-Beach simultaneously on August Accessories-Indo Boards-Slackline-Kids Clothing-Waboba-Zap Skimboards-Cool Hats 29. The Lee County Love That Dress! will take place at the Embassy YOLO Watersports, Inc. Suites Hotel in Estero      while Collier’s event will happen at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples. Tickets to the main     ! "    #$"! " events will go on sale online on August 1. For more details, visit www.lovethatdress. continued on page 33  10 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 PAWS Pet Red Snapper Season In Gulf Cat Needs Home Extended 6 Days he federal and state recreational red snapper season in Gulf of TMexico waters has been extended six days. The season will close on Tuesday, July 17, with the last day of the season being July 16. NOAA Fisheries decided to extend the season because bad weather in June led to decreased fishing opportunities. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) decided to go con- sistent with any federal season increases at its June 28 meeting in Palm Beach Gardens. The FWC had originally set the 2012 season to June 1 through July 10 at its Food pantry at the FISH Walk-In Center May Commission meeting. Florida state waters in the Gulf extend FISH Needs To Fill Food Pantry from shore to nine nautical miles; federal waters extend beyond that line to 200 ISH (Friends In Service Here) of • Paper towels nautical miles. Sanibel still needs the community’s • Shampoo Angel needs a loving home More information about red snap- ongoing support to help them F • Detergent ngel was born on July 4, 2005, per fishing, including changes to the restock their food pantry. They are • Toilet paper making her 7 years old this week. 2012 season, is available online at beginning to run low on supplies for If you can help with any of these She has been spayed and com- www.MyFWC.com/Fishing (click on the summer and could use help with products or any unopened, unexpired A pletely declawed, front and back. She “Saltwater,” “Recreational Regulations” restocking the food, cleaning and paper food items, which are delivered directly loves to look out the windows and be and then “Gulf Red Snapper”). products. to island families in need, FISH would on the lanai outside to look around at In particular, FISH needs the following be most grateful. They can be dropped nature. items: off at the FISH Walk-In Center at 1630 Angel will come with her cat carrier • Canned meats/fish (chicken, chili, Periwinkle Way, Unit B on Sanibel (next bag, food and water dish, cat litter tray tuna, etc.) Send your to Pfeifer Realty Group), open Monday and remanding food. She is a gray tabby, • Macaroni and cheese through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 only 6 pounds in size and has beautiful • Peanut butter editorial copy to: p.m., or at Bank of the Islands, 1699 green eyes. She is loving and looking for a • Juice (apple, orange) Periwinkle Way or Bailey’s General Store, new home who will take great care of her. [email protected] • Coffee 2477 Periwinkle Way. Call FISH at 472- For adoption information, contact • Ketchup/salad dressing 4775 for more information. Tiffany at 222-4870.

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Share your community news with us. Call 395-1213 Author Jeri Magg with photographer Manfred Strobel, both long-time volunteers at the Fax: 395-2299 Sanibel Historical Museum & Village or email Paradise. Book Signing At Magg, a freelance writer for more than [email protected] 20 years, moved to Sanibel in 1980 and teer, took the pictures for the book. Historical Village is a long-time volunteer at the museum. The book sells for $21.25 (including n Friday, July 6 from 10 a.m. After 30 years of listening to too many tax) in the museum’s Old Bailey Store. to 1 p.m., author Jeri Magg will stories to count, many told by Sanibel’s The Sanibel Historical Museum & Obe at the Old Bailey Store at the original pioneers or their descendants, Village is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sanibel Historical Museum & Village Magg compiled the tales, along with a site Wednesday through Saturday and is to sign copies of her book, Historic map included in the book, to share the located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to Sanibel & Captiva Islands: Tales of island’s history with others. Photographer BIG ARTS). It closes on August 5 and Manfred Strobel, also a museum volun- will reopen on November 7 Wednesdays ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 11 From page 1 • All photos will become the property of DDWS and will not be returned. There ‘Ding’ Days is no need to include a return envelope or postage. Photos may be used by DDWS Photo Contest in any way with appropriate credit. photo entries can be copied onto the • First, second, and third place win- same CD/DVD/Flash Drive. ners and honorable mentions will be • Each person may enter up to two formally announced during the “Ding” photos but is eligible to win only one Darling Day’s weeklong celebration held award. One $25 fee covers two entries in October. Cash prizes will be awarded. Tahitian per person. • The refuge and DDWS cannot be • Photos that have won awards in held responsible for loss or damage of Gardens previous “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society photos. 1975-2019 periwinkle way photo contests may not be resubmitted. • There are three judges: A refuge • Judging will be anonymous. Please staff person, a professional photographer, do not put your name or anything that and a member of the Sanibel community. will identify you on your photograph. “Ding” Darling Days 2012 sponsors • Judging criteria: include Doc Ford’s Sanibel Rum Bar & 1) Technical excellence (sharpness, Grill, Ocean’s Reach Condominiums, lighting, composition, exposure) Bailey’s General Store, Island Sun, 2) Originality/creativity Jerry’s Foods, Jim and Patty Sprankle, 3) Interest West Wind Inn, Mike and Terry Baldwin, 4) Ability to be reproduced for publica- Art & Susan Cassell, Cedar Chest Fine outdoor tion Jewelry, LCEC, RLR Investments, Call for take out seating • On digital photos, only limited Rochester Resorts, Sanibel-Captiva image modifications are permitted. Minor Kiwanis Club, George & Wendy’s or stay manipulation should be used only to Seafood Grille, Heidrick & Co. Insurance, produce a more natural looking photo- Nave Plumbing, Over Easy Café, Royal 472-4300 graph. Cropping is allowed but adding Shell Vacations, Anne and Jim Scott, She any elements not existing in the original Sells Seashells and Winston and Barbara scene will not be allowed. Judges, at their Spurgeon. discretion, will disqualify any photos that To join the roster of “Ding” Days Making Memories Breakfast & Lunch sponsors, contact Wendy Schnapp at appear to be manipulated beyond these Since 1984 7am - 2:30pm guidelines. [email protected] or 470-1877. Family Owned Kids Menu & Operated Island Style Home Cookin' Share your community news with us. in Our Open Air Kitchen Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 or email [email protected] “Enjoy Dining At Our Handmade No reservations Shadowbox Fossil 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seashell Tables” 472-5323 Come for the beaches.... Discover the Shopping

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Jack Cronin, Marc Adams and Jack Bell take a break under their newly-constructed Kira Zautcke was an expert at weaving palm-frond plates palm frond hut ing from a long journey. On Tuesday morning, after fording a huge puddle to make it to the beach, we built Calusa Week At Sanibel Sea School: survival huts out of palm fronds, sticks and other natural materials we found washed up. Our camp was divided into two tribes: the Mikawachi and the Tookasi Mafola. The Ultimate Game Of Island Survival Each tribe built one main hut and a few smaller ones, and they were all truly impres- submitted by Jenna Sullivan sive and unique. It is amazing what a group of kids can make when given a task, a beach full of materials and free reign of their imaginations. ast week at Sanibel Sea School was Calusa Week – aka Island Survival Week. The Calusa relied almost exclusively on the ocean to sustain themselves. Rather Just like the Calusa tribe that lived on Sanibel almost 3,000 years ago, our than farming or raising livestock, they primarily fished and collected shellfish, crusta- Lcampers explored how to use the land and ocean for everything they would ceans and other resources from the ocean. They even built their houses on top of the need to survive. What would it have been like to be a Calusa living on Sanibel Island discarded mollusk shells – piled in a mound called a midden – to protect themselves without modern luxuries or conveniences? Our conclusion: It would have been from floods and insects. We were inspired by this ocean-minded resourcefulness and extremely challenging, but lots of fun. strove to emulate it throughout the week. We made tools, boats and weapons out of While the rest of Sanibel was inside early last week, hunkered down against the bad shells and wood. We wove plates and flowers using palm fronds. We went fishing and weather associated with Tropical Storm Debby, our campers were outside enjoying it. learned to throw a cast net with spectacular results. This week was easily our most We went on a massive canoe trip through Tarpon Bay, passing known Calusa settle- diverse catch, including huge mullet, two octopuses, a skate, a lookdown and bonefish ment areas and imagining that we were Calusa fishermen, warriors or traders return- along with our regular pinfish, mohara and permits. However, the Calusa diet included over 50 species of fish, so we have more work to do. The Mikawachi and Tookasi Mafola tribes really had a chance to practice their island skills as part of our traditional Peace Totem game. In order to pass through the other tribe’s territory without angering its gods, each tribe had to create peace The Sanibel Sprout offerings to the opposing tribe’s gods. Only after creating totems to the gods of the kitchen, the home, clothing and the ocean could they pass through the other tribe’s Your place to thrive! territory safely. Organic, Nutritious, Healthy Lifestyle At the end of the week, a lot of the structures, tools and art we had created were dismantled and returned to nature. We like it that way. On Mondays, when we go on our weekly beach walk to collect trash, it is easy to wish that life were just a little more THE ONLY ORGANIC HEALTH like it was when the Calusa were around, living in close connection with the land and ocean. FOOD STORE ON THE ISLAND! Next up, we will be learning about ocean drifters and floaters during Plankton Week. THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL: Sanibel Sea School is a non-profit organization looking to create a world where Fresh Organic Medjool Dates, Almond Date Rolls & Coconut Date Rolls all people value, understand and care for the ocean. Our mission is to improve the ocean’s future one person at a time. Please enjoy our offerings and join the ocean while supplies last $6.25/12 oz. tribe at www.sanibelseaschool.org or stop by our Sanibel location. • Fresh Certifi ed Organic Produce • Delicious Snacks, Treats and Drinks • Wide Selection of Gluten Free and Vegan Products • Highest Quality Supplements & Nutraceuticals • Coming Soon: Healthy, Delicious Certified Organic Juice Bar Store hours: Mon. - Fri. 10am-6pm • Closed Sat. & Sun. Located at: 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 9 239-472-4499 Visit our website at: www.thesanibelsprout.com

Let food be thy medicine & medicine be thy food. – Hippocrates 460 BC Matthew Marinello paddling hard in the Gulf ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 13 will explore the various ways poverty United States. Churches/ Temples Sunday impacts life in the 21st century. It will The class will be held at the Sanibel ANNUNCIATION GREEK also examine ways that Christians can Congregational United Church of Christ, ORTHODOX CHURCH: Seminar Series respond to the issues. The course, which 2050 Periwinkle Way, at 9 a.m. Sunday 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers runs through Sunday, August 12, will mornings. The public is invited and the Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis he Summer Sunday Seminar Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. Series, led by the Rev. Dr. John examine a variety of topics including the course is offered free of charge. For Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. TH. Danner, continues in Heron respective roles of religious groups and more information, call the church office Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Hall at Sanibel Congregational United the government in addressing poverty, at 472-0497 or visit the website at www. Sunday School, Bible Study Church of Christ. the theology known as the “prosperity sanibelucc.org. www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 Featuring video presentations with Jim gospel,” the global ramifications of pov- BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Wallis, founder of Sojourners, the course erty and the particulars of poverty in the The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam Temple of the Islands meets for Friday night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the United Congregational Church 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Email your editorial copy to: Rabbi Selwyn Geller For more information 239-472-0177 or [email protected] [email protected] CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman November 13, 2011 thru April 22, 2012 Sunday 11 a.m., 472-1646. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading room open, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November through March), Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 472-2684 Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship Hours: 7:45 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids’ Church 10:45 a.m. Adult and Youth Sunday School classes Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy & Pilates 11 a.m. Traditional Service with Choir Childcare available at all services. SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor Worship Services: 10 a.m. Full Service, with Sunday School and Nursery Care pro- vided. Elevator access. ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Friday at 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues. at 8:30 a.m. Confession first Saturday of the month 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy Days please call. ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 2304 Periwinkle Way between the Bean and Baileys, 472-2173 Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (PreK-6thgr.) at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 1st Wednesdays of the month 6 p.m., Pot Luck Supper at 6:30 p.m. Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OF THE ISLANDS: Meets on the first Sunday of each month from December through April at the Sanibel Congregational Church, 2050 Periwinkle Way at 5 p.m. A pot luck is held at a mem- ber’s home on the third Sunday of each month. For more information call 433-4901 or email [email protected]. 14 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 CARD OF THANKS

Doreen McKay, Robert McDonald, and Robert’s son. Robert is with New Beginning Events Kiwanis ladies feel welcome. We work as a well-oiled Denice Beggs and Sarah Ashton machine! This includes all the behind- the-scenes people not able to attend but whose contributions and assistance make these types of events successful – espe- cially my bosses. • The Village Shops’ merchants as well as merchants from other ShopOnSanibel centers for their gener- ous raffle donations. • The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce and my good friends who are always helpful. Thank you to everyone who contrib- uted to another successful PACE dress collection party. I truly appreciate the Susan, Jane and Pattie from jb Designs Sanibel and Captiva community for its nce again, the Sanibel-Captiva final dollar amount is not yet available, part in creating this year’s successful community has shown its gener- but we know the raffle raised $1,055. event. ous nature by bringing over 350 This year’s participation encompassed Barb Harrington O The Royal Shell Companies Island residents and PACE supporters dresses for the Love That Dress! fund- a wider segment of the local community. raiser for the PACE Center for Girls. A The success of the event increases yearly as community organizations and individu- als learn about PACE and how it trans- EARLY BIRD SPECIALS (4-6pm) $9.99 forms the lives of the young women in its Ft. Myers & Sanibel ONLY program. I wish to thank Zonta, the book clubs, bridge groups, Kiwanis ladies, friends, shop owners, other non-profit groups, island residents and all the PACE sup- DAILY porters both on and off island who attended. LUNCH Thank you to the local media for donating ads and running press releases SPECIALS to publicize the event. The evening would not have been possible without the help from the following: • Mark Blust from Matzaluna Italian Kitchen... I couldn’t do this without your ® fabulous food and beverages. • Robert and Doreen from New Beginnings Events who knew just the right tunes to play for the crowd and If our seafood were any fresher, served as raffle announcer extraordinaire. The many helpers from Royal Shell we would be serving it under water. Vacations, Royal Shell Real Estate and Royal Shell Property Management. Your Happy Hour 3-5pm & 9:30-midnight friendly faces and hard work made people Domestic Drafts $1.50 • Domestic Pitchers $6.00 THE LAZY FLAMINGO LAZY FLAMINGO 2 Share your community Beautiful Downtown Santiva Beautiful Downtown Sanibel news with us. 6520-C Pine Avenue 1036 Periwinkle Way 472-5353 472-6939 Call 395-1213 Fax: 395-2299 LAZY FLAMINGO 3 LAZY FLAMINGO 4 16501 Stringfellow Road 12951 McGregor Boulevard or email Bokeelia Fort Myers [email protected] 283-5959 476-9000 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 15 Best Kept Play Rinaldi’s Shoes Secret On The Islands! Palm Ridge Plaza & Art Gallery Bring The The little store with a Whole Family! Po ke r LARGE selection 239-395-2300 472-5666 Sanibel Deli & Coffee Island Style Interiors F A C T O R Y Serving through July and win $100! Sanibel and Captiva Island FREE DELIVERY for 34 years UE AT PM CLOSE The shops of Palm Ridge Plaza, 2330 Palm Ridge T .- S – 4 - Road, will give away $100 each week throughout July. All you have to do is spend $5, draw the winning poker hand and you win!! Four weeks in July - four (239) 395-2525 472-2555 chances to win! Play each week throughout the month Nancy & Mike McClure of July to increase your chances of winning. Flower Shop HOW TO PLAY: Of The Islands • Shop at 5 different stores along Palm Ridge Plaza • Pick up a sheet at any of the participating stores THE ONLY ORGANIC A full service florist • Spend at least $5 to be eligible to draw HEALTH FOOD STORE Visit our website at: • Draw one card per purchase • Record the face value and suit of the card (record ON THE ISLAND! www.sanibelflorist.com store name and have the clerk initial your sheet) • Turn in your ‘hand’ to any of the stores before 4:30 (239) 472-3707 (800) 933-3646 on Fridays 239-472-4499

Play multiple times at a store each week: use a sepa- rate score sheet for each purchase, each purchase ISLAND PHARMACY NEW YARNS of at least $5 makes eligible for draw (store can show 1.6+ only one time on a score sheet) ARRIVING758 EVERY DAY!2: Voted Best Pharmacy on the Island 5 years in a row www.GeezLeweez.com Winner will be notified by phone >>> If there is more than one winning hand – names will go into a hat and Caring for you and about you [email protected] ONE winner will be drawn.

239-395-2900 All hands played each week will be posted on the FAN US ON FACEBOOK Island Book Nook window (names will be hidden). 239-472-6188 If there is more than one winning hand, the names of those hands will be put into a hat and the winner Sanibel drawn. The winner will be notified by phone. The Island Book Nook What could you fi nd at our store? Beauty Stop in and check us out Salon Shop Palm Ridge Plaza, We specialize in used paperback books 2330 Palm Ridge Road, But we have new items, too! (239) 472-1111 Come browse the nook for that special book 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. in July and win $100! Phone: 472-6777 across from CVS [email protected] M-F 10:00-5:00 www.SanibelBeautySalon.net Sat 10:00–2:00 (thru March) 16 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Family Continues Giving Back To The Community he Roberts family and Royal Shell Companies have given a generous T$50,000 donation to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife to assist CROW with their increasing costs and patient demand. “It did not surprise me when the family decided to give such a sizable donation to CROW,” said Don DeLuca, vice president and general counsel of the Roberts’ vari- ous corporations. “They are huge animal lovers and have tremendous respect for Holding the check, from left, is Don DeLuca, Steve Greenstein, CROW executive director, Heather Barron, CROW hospital director and CROW’s initiatives and efforts.” Jeff Burns, CROW secretary and board member The Roberts’ have consistently provid- surgical treatments, pharmaceuticals and instructed on how to safely capture the ed support to various community causes cage repairs. With over 450 patients hav- bird. We took it to CROW, where they such as Blessings in a Backpack, PURRE, ing been admitted over the past month, nursed it back to good health. It was then Hurricane Quiz CROW, FISH, BIG Arts, Make-A-Wish our staff, students and volunteers are released back into the wild. I think of this Foundation, American Cancer Society, working hard together to rehabilitate and when I drive the causeway and have a The only people who need to fret The Sanibel School, the Children’s release as many of those patients as pos- pelican as my wingman gliding alongside. about coastal storms for the next Center and Hope Hospice. sible. This wonderful donation will make a Being able to support CROW in this 4six months are along the Atlantic “The family has always been commu- huge difference in the lives of the patients manner ensures that our future visitors and the Gulf. nity minded and big supporters of many we save and in the lives of our people enjoy the many animal residents that are FALSE: The West Coast (i.e. Eastern causes. They are extremely generous who are passionate, dedicated and com- such a big part of our way of life.” Pacific) has its very own hurricane season people and make a point of sharing their mitted to saving those lives. On behalf of The Royal Shell Group of Companies – and it even starts earlier (May 15) and business success by generously giving our entire organization and especially on offers homeowners and investors all the lasts all the way to November 30, just like back,” said DeLuca. behalf of our patients, I would like to say conveniences necessary to get the most the Atlantic/Gulf season. It also has its Steve Greenstein, executive director thank you for this investment in the future out of real estate ownership with offices own set of storm names (actually, hurri- of CROW, said, “All of us at CROW are of our wildlife friends and neighbors.” in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Naples, canes in the Eastern Pacific and typhoons deeply touched by the generous donation Michael Polly, vice president of real Ocala and Captiva Island. Florida. In in the Western), doled out in alphabetical from the Roberts family and Royal Shell. estate operations for Royal Shell Real North Carolina, Royal Shell has offices in order (unlike the Central and Western We are in the midst of a very busy baby Estate, added, “When we first moved to Cashiers and Highlands. Pacific lists). season and the funds will be used for Southwest Florida, we found an injured Provided by American Shore & patient care including food, diagnostics, pelican. We called CROW and were Beach Preservation Association.

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Coyote And Bear Tales At SCCF Two of SCCF’s sea turtle volunteers survey the beach n Wednesday, July 11 come to the SCCF Nature Center and learn about two newcomer species to the islands. A coyote and a Florida black bear earn about the lifecycles and habits of sea turtles that nest on local beaches Owere documented on the island for the first time in the winter of 2011. and what the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is doing to protect Come and learn about the behaviors of these two new species and how to live with Lthem. SCCF sea turtle volunteers and staff monitor every inch of Sanibel and them. Captiva beaches each morning from May 1 through October, looking for tracks to Coyotes have now moved into every county in Florida. Both human and bear popu- nests laid the night before or nests that have hatched. lations are growing in Florida. The island black bear was recently relocated to a new The next Turtle Tracks program will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at territory. the SCCF Nature Center, 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. The program is free to SCCF The program begins at 10 a.m. and is free to children and SCCF members, or $5 members and children, or $5 for adults. Call 472-2329 for more information. for adults. Call 472-2329 for more information. Shell Point Hosts Presentation THE On Turtles And Tortoises hell Point’s Academy of Lifelong Learning welcomes the public to Slearn about turtles, tortoises and GROG SHOP terrapins in a presentation by Kristie Your One-Stop for Anders, education director for the WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS This free presentation will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 13 in the Grand One of the Best Jose Cuervo Pre-made Margaritas Cypress Room at The Woodlands in Shell Point Retirement Community. Space is Selections of Domestic Available in Authentic, Light & Classic Lime and Imported Wines on very limited, so reservations are required the West Coast 1.75 ltr. $18.99 each to attend. Call 489-8472 to reserve your seat. Best Liquor Selection Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita What are the differences between on the Islands 1.75 ltr. $21.99 turtles, tortoises and terrapins? The most Special Orders Skinny Girl Margarita common of these reptiles living among us and Case Discounts are the gopher tortoises, Kemp’s Ridley 750 ml. $17.99 and loggerhead sea turtles. However, most people are unaware that the only Walk-in Humidor McManis Family Vineyard Wine known species to live in brackish water, the diamondback terrapin, is right in our 750 ml. $10.99 backyard. Great Cabernet Sauvignon Anders will share with attendees her Kristie Anders Selection Zinfandel • Chardonnay • Pinot Noir experiences with sea turtles over the last of Cigars Best Cigar Selection on the Islands 25 years, including stories and facts regarding these animals, which can literally be and traced to the age of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. Natural and Maduro “We are so lucky to share our environment with these beautiful and majestic crea- Accessories Check out our Craft Beer tures,” said Teri Kollath, manager of Academy and Volunteer Services. “It is a pleasure Selection - Mix a Six for $10.49! to have as an engaging and knowledgeable a presenter as Ms. Anders offer this class to help us understand more about the differences between these species, as well as No need to leave the island... it's all right here! learn more about their amazing lifestyle.” The Academy of Life Long Learning at Shell Point is a lifelong learning educational Bailey's Shopping Center (just right of the hardware store) initiative for the residents of the retirement community. The Academy provides any- where from 70 to 90 classes each semester, that encompasses a well-rounded curricu- Corner of Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay • 472-1682 lum of educational opportunities for senior adults. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. noon - 7 p.m. To learn more about Shell Point Retirement Community, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131. ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 21 Plant Smart Sand Cordgrass

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The key to catching them in will remain closed the bay is knowing where the structure for at least one is. This structure can be anything from a more year on our dock, rocks or sunken boat. A live pinfish coast. I think this is dropped right down on the structure is a good thing in the almost a sure thing. I don’t think there is long run, although our area was not hit another fish out there that hits a live bait as badly as the Everglades in the 2010 as hard as a gag grouper. winter cold snook kill. Sure, snook is a Despite the first part of the week great fish to eat but there are better fish being totally shot due to the heavy rain to eat if you are looking for dinner of and winds associated with Tropical Storm other species that are much more plen- Debby, things quickly turned around and tyfull and tastier. conditions where back to better than normal by the end of the week. As usual Mal Hepburn shows off a 30-inch redfish he caught – and released – while fishing with Our region is really known for its Capt. Matt Mitchell snook fishery and anything that can be when a tropical storm passes through the done to protect the species and bring the area, the storm sucks all the moisture in Morning high water still had the red- getting in on the catch-and-release snook numbers back up is all good with me. If the atmosphire with it, so once it finally fish bite going off after mid-week just like action in the passes, mouth of the river I never ate another snook in my life, I does pass, conditions following it are dry the action before the storm. Just about and out on the beaches. Live pinfish would be not upset at all. with light winds. any mangrove shoreline and oyster bar in and grunts bounced on the bottom while the southern end of the sound had from drifting the passes have been the bait of a few redfish on it to lots of redfish. The choice while whitebait out on the beaches usual baits in the usual places made for and in the river caught the most fish. Send Us Your Fish Tales easy limits of upper slot-size reds. Fishing A few days after the winds laid down for these redfish is a blast, with the mouth and the water began to clear up, tarpon he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us of the river being the hot spot for me this started popping back up all over the details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species week. Seems like all the rain pushed a sound and the beaches. Finally, after Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at lot of redfish out of the river, making the weeks of windy days, we have had slick the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to mangroves from Merwin Key to Sister calm water making tarpon easy to spot [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. 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CallC on Paint Prices 472-3380 • 466-3344 DaveDave DoaneDoane ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 23 less severe on the Atlantic coast, where Snook Season To the normal season reopened for harvest Shell Point Academy Offers Class on September 1, 2011. Remain Closed The Gulf of Mexico recreational sea- On Nature Of Southwest Florida son was to reopen on September 1 of hell Point’s Academy of Lifelong For Another Year this year, but now is expected to reopen Learning invites the public to attend he Florida Fish & Wildlife on September 1, 2013. Catch-and- Sa class presented by Sanibel author Conservation Commission (FWC) release of snook will be allowed during Charles Sobczak about the nature of Tvoted to keep the recreational the closure. In the Atlantic, the season Southwest Florida on Wednesday, July harvest of snook in Gulf of Mexico will remain unchanged. Annual closures 11 at 9 a.m. This free presentation will waters closed for another year to offer in the Atlantic are from December 15 take place in the Grand Cypress Room at the species additional protection after a through January 31 and from June 1 The Woodlands in Shell Point Retirement 2010 cold kill detrimentally affected the through August 31. Community, however, space is very limit- population. There is no commercial harvest for ed so reservations are required to attend. The decision came at the June 28 snook in Florida. To reserve your spot, call 489-8472. commission meeting in Palm Beach Snook are one of Florida’s premier Sobczak has written and published Gardens after staff presented an updated game fish, and anglers often practice three books about the natural paradise in stock assessment that showed snook pop- catch-and-release techniques when target- Southwest Florida, highlighting alligators, ulations are improving in the Atlantic and ing this species. When planning to release sharks, panthers, wildlife on Sanibel Island are not in biological jeopardy in the Gulf. snook, proper handling techniques ensure as well as wildlife on the gulf coast. All of The next assessment is due in 2015. the best chance of survival. This includes his books are filled with wonderful photos “If we have a bad winter this year, we returning the fish to the water as quickly and anecdotes which are presented in a will benefit from this caution; if we don’t as possible; using wet hands to handle the serious yet humorous manner. This pre- have a bad winter, we will let all these fish; supporting its weight in a horizontal sentation will be an hour of pure nature breeding fish come through the slot,” said position when the fish is out of the water; appreciation, and Sobczak’s books will be vice chairman Kenneth Wright, referring not holding the fish by the gill plate, eye available for purchase after the class. to the snook slot limit of 28 to 33 inches or jaw; and reviving the fish if necessary “As Floridians, we live in a paradise Charles Sobczak in Gulf of Mexico waters. “We’ll really by running it through the water head-first and have so many beautiful creatures and have done something good and we’ll to allow water to flow over its gills. foliage around us, and we are so pleased that Charles will take us through this presen- have protected some of these fish.” Learn more about snook by visit- tation to understand our natural neighbors,” said Teri Kollath, manager of Academy The recreational snook season was ing www.MyFWC.com/Fishing and and Volunteer Services. “This is the second time we have had Mr. Sobczak with us to closed in Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic clicking on “Saltwater,” “Recreational speak, and we know that those who attend will love what he has to offer.” waters by executive order on January Regulations” and “Snook.” The Academy of Life Long Learning at Shell Point is a lifelong learning educational 16, 2010 after the cold kill. The FWC initiative for the residents of the retirement community. The Academy provides any- manages snook in both state and fed- where from 70 to 90 classes each semester, that encompasses a well-rounded curricu- eral waters, though the species tends to lum of educational opportunities for senior adults. inhabit the shallower, near-shore state Shell Point Retirement Community is located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin Road waters. The effects of the cold kill were and McGregor Boulevard, two miles before the Sanibel Causeway. To learn more, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131. NIGHTLY SPECIALS It’s TENDER Shrimpfest is the NIGHT! Time! Sunday is Every Tuesday enjoy Crunchy Shrimp, Coconut Fried PRIME RIB Shrimp, Shrimp Scampi, BBQ NIGHT Shrimp, Shrimp fra Diablo Monday - Magic Meatloaf w/brown gravy plus a changing selection While it Lasts Tuesday - Grilled Skirt Steak of shrimp specials like Thai 12 oz. Wednesday - Jerk Chicken Shrimp and More! 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But until we get When Alligators tors, making it illegal to feed them, the understand why the chief could see the serious about stopping the feeding, we law is so weak and unenforceable the drug situation as a threat to the people will always have to worry about whether Are Dangerous, police officer has to see the infraction in of Sanibel, but couldn’t see that feeding the gator we see behind our house has order to ticket the person.* Because of alligators was worth the hassle. I’ve seen been turned into a monster or not. Part II the difficulties of enforcement, I remem- two of my friends on the island killed by Maybe it will have to be like drunk by Mark ‘Bird’ ber being on City Council and having a gators that I am positive had been fed drivers or cigarette smoking, where many Westall private conversation with the police chief before. I think it is because our species people die as a result of our unwise at the time. I wanted more undercover just really doesn’t have a problem with behaviors before we really want to affect ost of you work done by our police department and people feeding animals... any animal. change. Wouldn’t it be nice if along with have prob- try and catch people in the act of feeding. When a species becomes a problem the purge that Sanibel has seen concern- Mably heard The chief hemmed and hawed, claiming due to the feeding, we think the solution ing alligators, we also saw the people of that an airboat tour that if we actually caught someone, all is to kill what we have created. The cur- the island and the City Council demand operator down in that would really happen would be that rent city program has killed somewhere that the state make the penalties for feed- Everglades City some poor, dumb tourist would have a around 300 gators on the island since ing gators more severe? recently got caught bad vacation experience, go home and 2004. And a lot of those were big gators. Sanibel cannot continue to claim that “red-handed,” so- never come back. And the next week, But people think that that makes them it is the environmentally-friendly commu- to-speak, by an alli- we would have another group of tourists safe. It is a false feeling of security. The nity in Florida without a healthy alligator gator while he was come to the islands and we would have to state program will not let an alligator be population, and the people that live on feeding it. Will we never learn? start all over again. harvested until it is old enough to have a and visit the island will not be safe until I probably bore people with my con- I replied that, yes, it would be too bad marketable hide. we get serious about stopping the feed- stant claim that we have an innate desire for that poor, dumb tourist. But if the Now, they say they remove the bigger ing! to domesticate every animal we come community knew we were serious about ones because they are more dangerous, * There has been some success in across, and that is most efficiently done stopping the feeding, every waiter or which is true. But I think it has more prosecuting people who were video-taped by feeding it. It actually feels good to feed waitress on the island, every concierge to do with the fact that a small alligator feeding alligators. If you see someone wild animals... no matter what the conse- on the island, everyone at the Chamber won’t make enough money for the trap- feeding a gator, take their picture with quences might be. As a result, our culture of Commerce would make sure they told per and – perhaps more importantly – a your cell phone. It might be usable as kind of tolerates the feeding behavior every visitor, “Whatever you do, don’t small alligator hasn’t bred sufficiently evidence. and, if the animal becomes dangerous, feed the gators because they’ll put your enough to make sure that our deep, resi- A former city council member and we punish the animal, not the person butt in jail!” dential ponds will always have gators in mayor, Mark “Bird” Westall has owned that created the problem. He finally said that his police officers them. We manage the alligator to thrive and operated Canoe Adventures, Inc. If society is faced with overwhelming had more important things to do than to in our residential ponds as a renewable on Sanibel for over 33 years. Visit evidence that trying to domesticate wild try and catch people feeding gators (like resource. Big alligators have value. But www.canoewithbirdwestall.com for animals is usually bad for the animals there is so much crime on the island). I since the next generation grows about more information. and – in some situations – dangerous to started getting a little upset and said, “You a foot a year, it doesn’t take too long humans, we drag our feet and rational- know, if someone was going to these before the animal grows large enough ize until we are blue in the face when it public places (usually a pond with a pic- that it could hurt someone. comes to getting serious about stopping nic table) and distributing cocaine to the This program presents very little real

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The 145 new sworn officers will don FWC uniforms and integrate completely into the ranks of the FWC, resulting in more efficient service to Floridians and visitors. Lake Okeechobee Locks Reopen “We will have more field-level officers available to respond to calls,” said Col. Jim Brown, division director. “New and current FWC officers will be expected to patrol Thanks To Improved Water Levels state forests, state parks, wildlife management areas and state waters as a more effi- ainfall from Tropical Storm Debby increased the level of Lake Okeechobee cient and effective team.” to 12 feet NGVD on June 28, the threshold to reopen four navigation locks. The reorganization will save the state more than $3 million over the next five years RThe locks resumed on-demand service as of July 2. and $1.28 million in recurring, annual savings. The reopened locks include: “Through rearranging extra management and support positions, the consolidation • S-135 at J&S Fish Camp, Martin County will establish additional patrol and first-response capabilities and expand law enforce- • G-36 at Henry Creek, Okeechobee County ment coverage,” Brown said. • S-127 at Buckhead Ridge, Glades County The public can expect to see FWC officers in state parks and state forests and call • S-131 at Lakeport, Glades County upon them for help. The locks can remain in service as long as the lake remains above 12 feet NGVD. “We will continue to provide excellent resource protection, boating-and-waterways Following is the status of other area navigation locks: services and public safety protection,” Brown said. • The S-193 Lock, located on Taylor Creek on the north shore of Lake People should report fish and wildlife crimes, boating violations as well as environ- Okeechobee, is closed due to ongoing renovation work to refurbish the lock and mental crimes and state park and state forest issues to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline ensure decades of reliable service. It is scheduled to reopen in the fall. at 888-404-3922. • On the south shore of Lake Okeechobee, the S-310 navigation lock at Clewiston DEP’s Bureau of Emergency Response (BER) will not move to the FWC, but will is currently secured in the open position. The navigation lock becomes operational and continue responding to emergency chemical spills and working with law enforce- is staffed by a lock tender when lake levels reach 15.5 feet NGVD and higher. ment on environmental crime matters at DEP. DEP’s emergency numbers – #DEP or • Navigation locks operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which includes 877-2-SAVEFL – should be used to report environmental emergencies, such as oil and locks on the Caloosahatchee River and St. Lucie Canal, are also impacted by lower- chemical spills. than-normal water levels. Information for those navigation locks may be obtained by “The consolidation of officers will provide a more extensive network of environ- calling the Corps’ South Florida Operations Office at 863-983-8101. mental crime law enforcement coverage throughout Florida,” said BER Chief Gwen For a guide to recreation sites on Lake Okeechobee, including boat ramps and Keenan. “DEP’s Bureau of Emergency Response will continue to work closely with its public parks, visit www.sfwmd.gov/recreation. For more information, call the SFWMD law enforcement partners on environmental crime issues as it has done in the past.” Okeechobee Service Center at 863-462-5260 or the Orlando Service Center at 407- In 2011 the Florida Legislature created a Law Enforcement Consolidation Task 858-6100. Force, which met to develop work groups and evaluate functions of several law enforcement agencies. 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But the D-Day invasion of Normandy was just a wanderings yourself. ‘twixt the fun times, stay on top of changing • On July 14, 1798, Congress passes the “diversionary maneuver.” • In the late 1960s, J.I. Rodale, creator workplace conditions. Sedition Act, which permitted the prosecution • On July 13, 1955, model and nightclub of Prevention magazine, was invited to be a VIRGO (August 23 September 22) A of individuals who voiced or printed what the manger Ruth Ellis is executed by hang- guest on the “Dick Cavett Show.” After talk- trusted friend offers understanding as you government deemed to be malicious remarks ing in London for the murder of boyfriend ing confidently about his good health and vent some long-pent-up feelings. Now, move about the president or government of the David Blakely. She was the last woman to be predicting that he would live to be 100, he on from there and start making the changes United States. executed in the United Kingdom. Ellis, 29, seemed to doze off. The host and another you’ve put off all this time. • On July 11, 1804, Vice President Aaron did not help her case when during her trial she guest chuckled a bit about the apparent nap, LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Burr fatally shoots his long-time political stated, “It was obvious that when I shot him I until they realized that Rodale had died. You might well feel uneasy as you face a antagonist, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel. intended to kill him.” Needless to say, the show never aired. difficult situation involving someone close Burr shot Hamilton in the stomach, and the to you. But you know you’re doing the right bullet lodged next to his spine. Hamilton, a STRANGE BUT TRUE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY thing, so stick with your decision. Founding Father and first U.S. treasury secre- SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) tary, died the next day. • It was ancient Chinese philosopher “I would have made a good Pope.” -- You’re a good friend to others. Now’s the time • On July 9, 1877, the All England Confucius who made the following sage Richard Nixon to allow them to be good friends to you. Rely Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first observation: “It is only the very wisest and the on their trusted advice to help you get through lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon, then an very stupidest who cannot change.” BEST TAKE-OUT ON THE ISLANDS Restaurant & Deli Daily Lunch Specials • Salad Bar • Take-Out or Eat In • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner The Only Dockside Dining on Sanibel Open Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Located at the Sanibel Marina Specializing in Local Seafood CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS We also feature Petite & 10 oz. Filet Mignons Jerry’s Foods 472-9300 Dining Awards: 6 years running 472-8138

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5-10 p.m. Get The Word Out 239.395.4022 8:30 am - 6 p.m. 751 Tarpon Bay Road 239-472-4300 About Your Take-Out! Tahitian Gardens Plaza www.iltesoro.net ~Advertise Here~ ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 35 Henry Ford’s birthday celebration, at 11 a.m., 1 Edison & Ford Garden Talks, the continuation of the and 2 p.m. Edison Ford Tour, Lunch & River Cruise Thomas Winter Estates on Wednesdays and Thursdays as well Edison’s favorite as a variety of other special programs invention, of the July Programs throughout the month. Call 334-7419 for 1,093 patents he additional information. held his lifetime, The July schedule of programs and was the pho- events include: nograph. Join • Monthly Volunteer Meeting – July Edisonia expert 10 at 9:30 a.m. and author, Edison Ford curatorial staff will discuss John Kurdyla The Legacy of Henry Ford’s Cars and and curatorial Engines in the Edison Ford Museum. The volunteer Fred meeting is open to current Edison Ford Stebbins for volunteers as well as prospective volun- hands-on presen- teers and the public. For questions and tations and dem- additional information, contact the volun- onstrations of teer department at 334-7419. the phonograph. • Garden Talk: Tropical Fruits – July Visiting from 14 at 9 a.m. Padova, Italy, Throughout the Edison Ford gardens Kurdyla has one The July 14 Garden Talk will feature tropical fruits tropical fruits are plentiful with many of the largest a presentation on The Legacy of Henry typical varieties of fruits known to thrive private collections of Edison phonographs Ford’s Cars and Engines in the Edison in Florida including mangoes, avocados and is considered one of the top experts Ford Museum. Lectures are free with paid and starfruit; and several lesser known in the field of Edison recorded sound. admission to the Edison Ford Museum varieties including black sapote, Barbados Program is free with paid admission and and Lab. cherry and lychees. Join Edison Ford hor- Edison Ford members are free. • Edison Ford Tour, Lunch, & River Henry Ford’s birthday celebration will ticultural garden staff and learn varieties • Happy Birthday Henry Ford – July Cruise – Wednesdays and Thursdays include special programs throughout July that are best suited for Southwest Florida 30 (throughout the day, weather permitting) n addition to tours and regular and how to plant for success and enjoy July 30th marks the 149th birthday Visitors to the Edison Ford will enjoy activities at the Edison & Ford Winter the “fruits” of your labor. Reservations of Henry Ford and the Edison & Ford an audio tour of the historic homes, gar- IEstates, there are special programs not required. Edison Ford members are Winter Estates is celebrating the day with dens, Museum and Lab; boat cruise on and activities to engage both visitors and free, non-members $5. Participants will antique car program lectures, museum the Caloosahatchee River as well as tour residents throughout the month. receive 20 percent off in the Edison Ford demonstrations and 10 percent off Ford of the river with naturalist commentary; July is highlighted with the a new Garden Shoppe. items in the museum store and Ford and buffet lunch at the Royal Palm Yacht museum program and demonstrations, • When Music Was Magic... Edison’s Cottage Shoppe. Join Edison Ford cura- Club, overlooking the river. Cost for Phonographs – July 16, 20, 23 and 27 torial staff at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. for adults is $45; children 12 and under are $35. • Edison Ford Garden Tour – Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Florida Residents Get 2-For-1 Tours Of Burroughs Home Join Edison Ford horticultural gar- iving history tours den staff to experience the 20 acres of of the historic gardens of the Edison and Ford families LBurroughs Home in a whole new way. Thomas Edison will be offered to Florida designed the gardens of his winter estate residents during July with for many purposes including research. a 2-for-1 price. Join the Mina Edison, a leader in community gar- home’s docents as they den and beautification councils, planted share the history and for beauty. The new tour combines the colorful tales of living in history of the site and landscape, as well one of Fort Myers’ oldest as advice on gardening from expert staff. homes. Cost for Edison Ford members is free; Tours will be held each non-members are $40. The tour includes Tuesday, Thursday, and an audio wand. Friday during July. One • Edison Ford Inventor’s Summer tour each day begins at Camp 11 a.m. and continues to Registration is still open for Edison 12:15. Reservations are Ford Inventor’s Summer Camp. Camps requested for the Georgian are separated by grade levels: first to Revival Mansion. Tickets third and fourth to sixth. Students in the for adults are $12; seniors, seventh grade and above can qualify as $10; children six to 12, Summer Camp counselors. Registration $5; and those five and for Edison Ford members is $200; non- under are free. members are $230. The Burroughs Home, July 9 to 13 – Eager Engineers (wait- 2505 First Street, has ing list) come alive under the July 16 to 20 – Time Travelers management of the July 23 to 27 – Physics In Motion Uncommon Friends July 30 to August 3 – Smarts In Arts Foundation. The guided & Science tour includes a walk For additional information, call 334- among live oaks and lush 7419 or visit www.edisonfordwinteres- gardens, with an opportu- The Burroughs Home tates.org. nity to relax in a rocking chair on the veranda while watching the Caloosahatchee River roll by. Built in 1901, the Burroughs Home was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers’ elite including the Edisons, Fords, and Firestones. Antique furnishings, historical artifacts, and delightful tales of growing up as the privileged daughters of Read us online at wealthy businessman Nelson Burroughs and his wife Adeline await visitors who want to take a step back in time. Check the Burroughs Home website, http://burroughshome.com/events.cfm for more information. Appointments can be made IslandSunNews.com for groups of eight or more. Reservations for any of the tours may be made by contacting [email protected]. 36 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012

A crowd of youngsters await the results of the Mini Parade Float Contest Jessica McKee, 6, took top prize in her age Gunnar Philbert, 7, won his age group a prize. category as well as Best In Show for her Library Hosts Following the theme “We Salute The suitcase-shaped entry #1 Vacation Destination,” kids made their Mini Parade own versions of parade floats out of shoe boxes and similar-sized cardboard contain- Float Contest ers, then decorated the floats using their by Jeff Lysiak own creativity. “We usually get about 27 or 28 ome lingering rain and winds from entries, so it’s not too far off. I’m sure Tropical Storm Debby didn’t deter the weather played a factor and kept a Sa group of youngsters from par- few people away,” said Barb Dunkle, the ticipating in the Sanibel Public Library’s library’s youth services coordinator and 10th annual Mini Parade Float Contest, emcee of the event. held on June 26 in the children’s area Following the judging of the entries, of the library. A total of 21 entries were Dunkle handed out prizes to each submitted into the competition, and entrant, which included coupons for ice Miss Barb handed out awards to the top each child submitting an entry received cream and gift certificates to Sanibel three entries in each category Jordan McKee, 4, won her age group

and high-endurance events for the well 18 lengths of a junior Olympic pool. The relay team. Like to swim, but not so into Start Training trained and super-fit athlete. But there bike portion is 10 miles and the run is cycling or running? Maybe you like to are triathlons for those just starting out, a 5K. The whole thing can be done in run, but not so much with the swimming? Today For races for the rest of us called sprint between one and two hours. Putting together a relay team where you triathlons. With a little preparation, If you want to try a tri, there’s no bet- “split up” the race can be a lot of fun and Captiva Triathlon the sprint-length tri is doable for most ter time or place. There are three reasons can be a great way to be a part of the ay the word “triathlon” and what people. to start training now and they all revolve triathlon for the first time. comes to mind? For many, that A local case-in-point is the Galloway around fun: Finally, include a friend in your train- Sconjures thoughts of ultra-distance Captiva Triathlon, a swim/bike/run com- • Get used to the climate – Every ing. Swimming, running or cycling with a races such as the Ironman – high-energy bination event in mid-September. The triathlon has at least one challenge. In friend is a good way to have fun together, swim is a one-quarter mile, or less than Southwest Florida, we don’t have moun- burn up some calories and prepare for tains to climb, but we do have hot weath- the race. er. Getting your body used to swimming, When you register for the Galloway bicycling and running in warm weather Captiva Tri, you’ll also start receiving bi- makes race day all that much more fun. weekly coaching tips from USA Triathlon One of the reasons the race begins Level 2 coach Angie Ferguson, president at 7:15 a.m. is to take advantage of the of Geared Up, the official coaching spon- coolest part of the day, but you still want sor. Ferguson brings years of experience to be acclimated to the temperatures as both a multisport coach and a sea- before you start. soned triathlete (including 18 Ironmans) • Get used to the distances – First to her training advice. She will also be you need to get used to the individual conducting on-site clinics before the distances of the three legs of the race. Sunday, September 16 race to help both Just like everything else in life, you’ll feel novices and seasoned athletes get their more comfortable competing if you know bearings. you’ve done the distances. You can focus Want to make your kids part of the on the fun of the race rather than the fun? There’s a race for them, too. The endurance. Children’s Tri will be held on Saturday, • Get used to the parts of the race – September 15, with two different age Once you get used to the distances, you groups (ages 6 to 9 and 10 to 13) on a need to work on combining the parts shorter course. so you feel comfortable with each one. Both adult and children athletes can Going from one part of the race to the find out more details and register online next builds confidence as well as stamina. at www.captivatri.org. If you’re not feeling comfortable with all the parts, but are intrigued about participating, an alternative to consider is to find two other people and form a ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 37

Some of the entries in the Mini Parade Float Contest were quite creative (above and below) Island Books & Gifts. The contest’s Best Of Show winner, Judges Kyle Luiten, left, and Cathy Cangelosi discuss their favorite entries Dahlia Dry, left, and Seth Lehrer served as created by 6-year-old Jessica McKee, judges for the contest resembled a world-traveled suitcase adorned with bumper stickers, a palm tree, sun, stars and an American flag in the shape of the United States. “My mom helped me come up with the idea,” said McKee. “I think it’s cute that it looks like a great big suitcase.” Dunkle was also impressed by the quality and creativity shown in this year’s group of entries. “It was sort of a difficult theme for some of the younger kids to work with, but I think all of them did very well,” she added.

Vermont, Chicago and south Louisiana Sanibel Writer before returning to its conclusion at Beyond Good And Evil. Publishes Mystery While currently only available to Kindle users ($4.99 per download), a Novel On Amazon printed version of Scrambled Eggs will ichael Hannan, a year-round soon follow (priced at $14.99). Sanibel resident, has recently Mpublished a mystery novel, titled Scrambled Eggs. Though fiction, the Katie Adams story is based on the oeuvres de fanta- sie that Carl Fabergé created for Tsars To Perform At Alexander III and his son Nicholas II of Russia. Captiva Library The story is about the theft of seven n Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m., Fabergé Imperial Eggs. It is part of a popular storyteller and enter- series involving an unlikely team of misfits Otainer Katie Adams will perform who recover stolen art for a finder’s fee. at the Captiva Memorial Library. The team’s leader is Mick Keagan, The night sky is full of constellations, former fundraiser for the IRA, former the “star stories of ancient Greece.” Boston private school English teacher, Adams will perform Greek myths with and current owner and operator of colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and Beyond Good And Evil, an upscale inn in audience participation. Dream big and Lake Placid, New York. Keagan is joined see mythology come to life. This program by Kelly O’Neill, his one true love – a fey, is free of charge and open to all. Irish beauty who still lives in Ireland and Also, if you are signed up for summer now works for Sinn Féin as a computer reading and your assigned lucky number expert and information analyst. The third comes up on the library display, you win and most unlikely member of the team a special prize. is Niles, a former Captain in 14 Int, the For a complete schedule of events or intelligence arm of SAS’s Unit 22, who more information about summer read- served in Northern Ireland during the ing, family fun and teen programs at Troubles. Finally, there is Teal, who is the Captiva Memorial Library, go to the hiding out with his 13-year-old daughter, Lee County Library System’s website at Anjali, from his past in south Louisiana. http://library.lee-county.com, visit the The novel begins with the theft of Captiva Memorial Library or call 533– the Danish Jubilee Egg in Paris, moves 4890. to New York, Lake Placid, Woodstock, 38 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Dancing And Silly Putty Fun At BIG ARTS Summer Arts Camp

Bobby Logue’s dancing class learns a couple of disco moves ummer Arts Camp at BIG ARTS is an excellent way for children to get cre- ative and keep engaged during the summer. Last week, the campers learned Sa routine from The Will Roger’s Follies, and wrote and performed western Tiffany Campbell’s class incorporates Silly Putty skits. This arts camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Tuition for campers entering kindergarten through fifth grade in the fall is $130 per July 27. week. If attending three or more weeks, the cost is reduced to $115 per week. Activities include acrylic painting, ceramics, dance, photography, puppetry, improvi- Middle and high school students have the option to attend camp solely as a student sational acting, music appreciation, film editing, folk art and general arts and crafts. or select to participate in the fine arts apprentice program, spending half the day as a

An Evening Of Art & Blues At Edison

Stretch and Grow by Christine Reichow ACT, Inc. is a non-profit agency with two shelters in Lee County housing adult victims of domestic violence and their children and survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking for the past 34 years. Incidents of domestic violence have increased over the past year while fund- ing for our agency has declined due to the declining economy. The theme for this year’s gala event Rock it by Lennie Jones Singing the Blues by Stephen Blancett is An Evening of Art and Blues. The first preview of both the live and silent auc- Six Artists of ACT were picked to be per pack or individual postcards are avail- tions artwork will be held from 6 to 8 featured artists, including Stephen Gray able for $3 each. n Evening of Art & Blues, an pm. Blancett, David Belling, Tracy Owen- The preview reception is free and opening exhibit reception at the Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres, pre- Cullimore, Lennie Jones, Christine open to the general public. ABob Rauschenberg Gallery at view over 60 pieces of art, trips and Reichow and Paul Rodino. Stephen Gray Call Jennifer Benton or Claudia Edison State College, will take place on more in the live auction including an Blancett’s artwork was selected as the Goode at 939-2553 for more informa- Friday, July 13. This is the 25th annual original Darryl Pottorf, a print by Robert featured piece for this year’s auction. tion. Arts for ACT 2012 Fine Art Auction fun- Rauschenberg, and a one-of-a-kind neck- This limited edition poster, titled Singing draiser benefitting Abuse Counseling and lace designed by Mark Loren. Preview The Blues, will be available for purchase Treatment, Inc., the domestic violence, over 70 pieces of silent auction art, which for $20. Each poster is signed and num- sexual assault and human trafficking is available for purchase that night and bered by the artist. The Six Artists of center serving Lee, Hendry and Glades while they are hanging at the college. ACT postcard packs are available for $10 Counties. ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 39

The Grand Floridian Orchestra Grand Floridian Society Orchestra At Shell Point’s Summer Concert Series hell Point Retirement Community welcomes the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra as part of its third annual Summer Music Series. This concert will Stake place on Monday, July 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Church Auditorium on The Island at Shell Point. “The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra is a popular attraction for visitors to Disney Sophia Sbarra works with clay World,” said Dawn Boren, director of resident life. “The concert will offer the toe- student and the other half assisting instructors of K-5 classes as a volunteer to receive tapping sounds of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra and we know audience mem- community service hours. Middle and high school tuition is $80 per week. Courses bers will hear why Disney resort guests return year after year for this fantastic group of include photography, basket weaving, film editing, painting, and writing. performers.” Tuition assistance is available; contact BIG ARTS for an application. Coming from Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort is the ever popular Sponsor Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Foundation, L.A.T. Foundation and Sanibel- Grand Floridian Society Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Pat Doyle. This orches- Captiva Community Bank. tra features some of the country’s finest musicians who have been entertaining guests For further information on registration for Summer Arts Camp or to become a for the past 25 years. member, stop by BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road on Sanibel; call 395-0900; e-mail Tickets are currently on sale, priced at $15 each. To purchase tickets, visit www. [email protected]; or log on to www.BIGARTS.org. shellpoint.org/concerts. For additional information about the concert series, call 454- 2067.

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Great Results!!! 40 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Around The Islands With Anne I was impressed by the range of ethnic foods Bailey’s carries. As a Brit The Dunes Offers Family Fun myself, I sometimes crave the tastes of the homeland, things like pickled onions Programs; Discover Exotic and rich tea biscuits. And there they were – on the shelf, along with cans of Heinz Foods On Bailey’s Shelves treacle sponge pudding, UK-style Heinz tomato soup (it really does taste different by Anne Mitchell p.m. than the American version) and baked Other events include: amily fun beans. You might think tomato soup and • Family Golf Sunday with $10 cart days are in baked beans are the same worldwide, but fees from 1 to 3 p.m. for members. full swing this believe me when I say there’s a subtle F Children even the score by hitting their summer at The difference. It’s the same reason that golf balls from the fairways. Dunes Golf & Americans tend to prefer Hershey’s choc- • The tennis courts are open for Tennis Club. olate over Cadbury’s – they grew up with adults, children and families on Tuesdays While club mem- it and tastes can evoke fond memories. from 3 to 5 p.m. bers receive a dis- Also, there were small black jars of • The Nine and Dine scramble round count, these events Marmite, a dark yeast extract that tastes robin and dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. on are open to the like beef and is spread on buttered toast. Wednesdays for both tennis and golf. public as well. The It is beloved of Brits young and old Price is $35. activities offer various ways for families though unpalatable to many Americans. • Penny Play Date on Thursdays to have some quality time together. The In the same section, there is an allows children to eat and play for pen- events are specially priced as an encour- impressive array of Indian foods, a selec- nies at The Dunes pool from 5 to 7 p.m. agement and will be available until the tion that I thought was only available at • Family Golf Friday with $10 cart end of August. specialty food stores off-island. Bailey’s fees is from 1 to 3 p.m. for members. Here is the summer schedule: carries a selection of Patak sauces to The Dunes is at 949 Sand Castle Junior camps for golf and tennis run form the base of a chicken, meat or sea- Road, Sanibel; phone 472-3355 for through August 10 and include instruc- food dish. They include sauces such as more information or to register for camps tion for children by PGA and USTPA/ Madras, Vindaloo, Jalfrezi and Biriyani as and events. USTPR certified pros. The camps are for well as Butter Chicken and Tikka Masala. If you’re like me, when in a supermar- children age five to 14 and other sports I have used them and they are delicious. Alexei Sivsov and his daughter Anicca ket, I tend to look only at the category are included such as soccer, volleyball, You may also find traditional nan breads take part in The Dunes’ family golf, which is of items I’m shopping for and don’t give hockey, art, theater and water sports. to accompany your Indian meal. held on Fridays and Sundays much attention to all the other products Rates range from $92 to $200 a week. Move on down the aisle and you’ll find on the shelves. Most of us get into a rut, Some programs run in multi-week ses- plenty of Thai and Chinese ingredients failing to discover new tastes or realize a.m. to 5 p.m. sions, so call for more details. too and even some French sodas. how much more there is to check out. LIVE ON THE ISLANDS An advanced Golf Academy program In the hardware department, there’s This occurred to me recently when, Traditions on the Beach at the will take place as a three-week session clothing, beach items, housewares and on one of those blissfully slow summer Island Inn has live entertainment most July 16 through August 3. knick-knacks as well as tools, nuts and days, I visited Bailey’s General Store nights. This week’s lineup includes: The Dunes Kids Summer Camp oper- bolts, and paint. on Sanibel without a shopping list, not Friday, dancing to Joe McCormick and ates Monday through Friday and includes What caught my eye was a display even an agenda. Bailey’s often surprises singer Barbara Smith; Saturday, Joe golf, tennis, team sports, arts and crafts of cooling headwear by Blu Bandoo, in me with the variety of its offerings, both McCormick and singer Marvilla Marzan; and pool play. Kids’ tennis clinics are held colorful prints and solids. There are head- in the grocery and the hardware depart- Monday, popular and classic smooth daily from 8 to 9 a.m. and Just for Kids bands and visors and you just soak them ments. So I decided to simply wander music and dancing; Tuesday, popular golf clinics are on Thursdays from 4 to 5 in water for a few minutes and crystals around just for the heck of it. and classic smooth music and dancing; inside are activated to form a cooling Wednesday, Woody Brubaker on the effect. They can be used over and over. piano, saxophone, and vocals; Thursday, The idea is not new, but I haven’t seen dancing to Joe McCormick with popular them around for a long time. favorites and smooth vocal stylings, R&B, Among the many styles of hats are jazz and pop. Traditions is at 3111 West lightweight men’s back flap hats to pro- Gulf Drive, phone 472-4559. tect the neck. They have a wide brim, The Crow’s Nest at ’Tween Waters come in two neutral colors and adjust by Inn will present the Sand Fleas on Friday means of a toggle. and Saturday, July 6 and 7, from 9 p.m. For children, there are Color-in Kids to 1 a.m. Taylor Stokes will play Tuesday T-shirts that come with a set of colored and Wednesday, July 10 and 11. Crab markers. Youngsters can color in turtles races are Mondays and Thursdays. The and other critters. The color comes out in Crow’s Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, the wash so they can do it over and over. phone 472-5161. A golf clinic for youngsters in session at The Dunes. The clinics will continue through Bailey’s also has a cool selection of The Mucky Duck on Andy Rosse August. quick-dry, long swim shorts in tropical Lane, Captiva, features music by Mark and surfer-style prints. They are inexpen- Dupuy on Mondays; Rich Lancaster, sive at $19.99. Wednesdays; Gene Federico, Thursdays Shop at Palm Ridge Plaza in July and Saturdays; and Buckeye Ken, and take part in a poker game in which Fridays. you can win $100 each week for four The Jacaranda has entertainment weeks. nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday and Anyone who spends at least $5 in five Saturday, various artists are featured. On different stores and businesses receives Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” & Co., reg- one playing card per purchase. All the gae and dance; Monday, Renata, jazz, hands played are posted weekly on the contemporary music and dance; Tuesday, window of the Island Book Nook. There Steve “Scooter” Reynolds, accoustic are more than a dozen businesses in the guitar, contemporary music and dance; plaza at 2330 Palm Ridge Road. Wednesday, Buckeye Ken, contempo- Turn your hand in at the Island Book rary, Top 40 and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, Nook by 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. contemporary, reggae and dance. The Just a reminder that the big annual Jacaranda is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, sale at Comfort by Design in the Lime phone 472-1771. Tree Center continues this week. It began Traders Store & Cafe features last week and will keep going indefinitely. music by Chris Workman Wednesdays Youngsters at the summer camp at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club get a ride on a tractor Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 41 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Danny Morgan Don Brown, retired architect and and Friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays May Airport Traffic Poetic Voices native Floridian, is author of Florida from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 Scrub Country, Joy in the Moment and uring the month of May, For consideration, Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242. 531,946 passengers traveled please send typed Passage Through Mangroves, poetry Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse fea- Dthrough Southwest Florida poems with a books available from Sanibel and tures Michael David playing light classical International Airport, a decrease of 9.5 short biography to Captiva Libraries. His books can be guitar on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Island Sun, 1640 browsed online at iUniverse.com/book- percent compared to May 2011. Year- Periwinkle Way, steakhouse is at 1473 Periwinkle Way, to-date, passenger traffic is down 6.2 Suite 2, Sanibel, store. phone 472-5700. percent from the same period last year. FL 33957 Attn: He is poet laureate of the MIT George & Wendy’s Sanibel The traffic leader in May was Delta Don Brown or send Class of 1951. Seafood Grille has live entertainment a Microsoft Word with 143,649 passengers traveling to and attachment to as follows: Wednesdays, Robbie Hutto, from Fort Myers. Rounding out the top donbrown@alum. guitar and vocals; Thursdays Karaoke; five airlines were Southwest (87,665), mit.edu Fridays, Anthony Wayne. All perfor- AirTran (69,239), JetBlue (53,962) and mances start at 8 p.m. except Karaoke, US Airways (49,667). selected by Don Brown Top Ten Books which starts at 9 p.m. The restaurant is Southwest Florida International Airport at 2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, phone had 5,646 aircraft movements (takeoffs Sanibel in Summer On The Island 395-1263. and landings), a decrease of 11 percent by DL Brown The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way 1. Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James compared to May 2011. Page Field 2. Down at the Golden Coin by Kim has live entertainment on Friday with saw 7,059 movements, a 19.7 percent wedded to the sea Dan Confrey; Saturday, Diana Lynn; and washed by salted air Strickland increase from May 2011. 3. Fifty Shades Freed by EL James Sunday, Buckeye Ken. Phone 472-0606. In addition, nearly 2.9 million pounds RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse birded and greened 4. Historic Sanibel and Captiva by of air freight moved through Southwest Jerri Magg Lane, Captiva, has live music daily with Florida International Airport in May clouded beneath bright skies dining inside and out, phone 395-1142. 5. Chasing Midnight by Randy 2012, an increase of 16.8 percent com- Wayne White Keylime Bistro features live music pared to May 2011. shored by sand and shell to the wave days and nights seven days a week. New watered under around and over 6. Sanibel Flats by Randy Wayne Southwest Florida International Airport White to the line-up is Ken Limeri playing jazz served more than 7.5 million passengers sax from 6 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday. scampered by raccoons on grass and 7. Fifty Shades Darker by EL James in 2011 and is one of the top 50 U.S. 8. Sanibel and Captiva Our Island The bistro is at 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, airports for passenger traffic. No ad valor- palm Captiva, phone 395-4000. wandered by egrets on sand and field in the Sun by Jim George and Jim em (property) taxes are used for airport Anderson Restaurant owners/managers, operation or construction. please e-mail or fax your entertain- lurked by lizards on stone and bush 9. In the Woods by Tana French For more information, log onto www. 10. Bubble Moment by Katie Gardenia ment schedule to Anne Mitchell at flylcpa.com. perfumed by plumeria- [email protected] or 395-2299. Courtesy of Sanibel Island Bookshop. and I, browned by the sunning sky drunk on the raining air of July

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Roger Blouin, Barbara Chappell, Lisa and Bruce Cochrane Beachview Golf Scramble Winners fter a few days of cloudy skies and wind, 11 teams came out for a Asunny evening at Beachview Golf Course. The scores were close and three teams tied for first place. Taking top hon- ors in a match of scorecards were first timers Roger Blouin, Barbara Chappell and Lisa and Bruce Cochrane. With each golfer taking a shot at the Timbers/Sanibel Grill closest to the pin contest, Rob Bowman won with a shot just over a foot away.

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Example of the front and back of the Sanibel black bear T-shirt For more information, call the Sanibel Rec Center Recreation Center at 472-0345 or visit Selling Sanibel www.mysanibel.com. Previous tai chi session at the Sanibel Recreation Center Bear T-Shirts reserve the memory of the once in New Session Of Tai Chi Classes a lifetime presence of the Florida new session of tai chi classes with Dr. Marc Rowe is now being offered at the Pblack bear on Sanibel by purchas- Sanibel Recreation Center on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. ing a limited edition Florida Black Bear, A Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of “soft-style” martial art exercise that is Sanibel Tour 2012 T-shirt. based on slow, fluid movements. Dr. Rowe’s instruction focuses on maintaining one’s Available exclusively at the Sanibel center of gravity while improving flexibility and muscle tone. Tai chi is an excellent way Recreation Center, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva to reduce stress and generate mental calmness and clarity. Participants are encouraged Road, these shirts are only $15 for adult Barrier Island to wear loose-fitting clothing and comfortable shoes. sizes, available in white or sky blue. All Cost for the six-week session is only $40 for Sanibel Recreation Center members proceeds support the City of Sanibel’s Title Services, Inc. and $50 for non-members. Space is limited so be sure to register in advance. youth recreation programming. They (239) 472-3688 The Sanibel Recreation Center is located at 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more accept phone orders and credit cards and information, call 472-0345 or visit www.mysanibel.com. will also ship T-shirts. “You’ll Appreciate the Difference”

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Cozy beach cottage, just steps Island Woods lot, community Lot in Sanibel River Estates near from gulf access path $499K pool & tennis $249K deeded beach access $179K Weekly blog at SanibelSusan.wordpress.com SanibelSusan.com 472-HOME(4663) 888-603-0603 2242 Periwinkle Way Susan David Anderson Elise Carnes Lisa Murty 3-bedroom townhouse golf & ® Suite 3 at Sanibel Square Andrews Office Manager Listing Realtor tennis community $324.9K Realtor® & Closing Coordinator Sales Broker Coordinator & Notary Associate 44 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 PGA Tips However, my mood often dictates my score. Accept the challenge of the game Very Successful First Year For Tarpons How To Enjoy Golf and keep in mind that no matter how good you get you will see where you Despite Losing Indoor Football Crown by Matt Oakley, could have done even better every time by Ed Frank PGA Golf you play. This process never ends. Professional 3. None of my friends are my friends lthough they breezed through the regular season with olf is one of because of my golf skill. If I have to shoot a perfect 12-0 record, the upstart Florida Tarpons fell the most fun 68 for a certain player or group of play- A61-44 to the Cincinnati Commandos on Monday night Gthings I think ers to like me, I will settle for my usual 74 at Germain Arena in Ultimate Bowl II, the championship game you can do to on and the friends I already have. of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. a beautiful day in 4. Laugh at your next bad shot. The There had been doubts from the season’s outset just how Southwest Florida. only time to be mad if you hit a shot in tough the competition was in the league’s Southern Conference Spending a day in the water is if you tried to. You probably which Florida dominated. Those doubts apparently rang true the sunshine with didn’t try to, so, accept your failures. No when the local team met Northern Conference Champion friends or family, matter how good you get, it won’t be Cincinnati Monday. getting some much needed exercise while your last bad shot. Watch golf on TV. Cincinnati, an experienced team with veteran players, challenging myself to improve at the Those guys hit it all over the place, too. hounded Florida on defense forcing numerous turnovers while sacking Tarpons quar- game is why I play golf. Why do you play A good recovery shot makes me happier terback Chris Wallace five times. It was the third straight league championship for golf? Score? To win money? than anything! the Commandos, who joined the UIFL this year after winning the Continental Indoor I see people every day come to play 5. Give yourself a break. Not many Football Championship the last two seasons. golf at The Dunes. Most are here for people reading this article play golf for Cincinnati finished the year with a 10-2 record, winning the title game with a different reasons. Let’s identify why you a living. For the amount of time you get backup quarterback. love to play golf and find that happy to play and the amount of practice you Kyenes Mincy filled in for starter Tyler Sheehan and threw for eight touchdowns probably do, the chance of beating your place more often. If I told you that you and rushed for three more, including a 30-yard touchdown pass on the first offensive buddy who is scratch is pretty small. Play were going to spend a bunch of money play of the game. and your valuable time to be miserable, with that person because you like them or like to spend time with them and see Florida’s Wallace, who assumed the starting QB role four games into the season, the line wouldn’t be very long. Here are a completed five touchdown passes (22 of 42 passes) for 241 total yards. few tips to enjoy golf: if maybe by watching them you can pick something up that can help you. It was a bitter loss for Florida, who earned the No. 1 seed in postseason play by 1. Never set a target score before tee- virtue of their perfect regular season record. However, recognizing the fact that the ing off. The easiest way to disappoint 6. Play a shorter set of tees. It is a lot more fun to have shorter clubs into the Tarpons advanced to the title game in their first year of existence, their season must be yourself before you even start is to set considered a success. an acceptable score for happiness (tell- greens than longer ones. Find a distance And they showed plenty of fight in the title game, particularly in the second half, ing yourself that you have to break 100, that you can handle and enjoy the game 90, 80, etc. to be happy with the round). from there. The USGA handicap system when they closed the gap to just five points. Every day has different scoring condi- gives a way to play a fair game between The Tarpons are the third local franchise to enter the wars of indoor football, the tions. I have shot 83s in terrible condi- golfers from any set of tees with any first two having failed. tions that were better rounds than any of handicap. Again, none of my friends are Hopefully, the Tarpons will succeed where the other two failed. Their first-year the 70s I have shot. my friends because I play the back tees. record shows a promising future. 2. My score does not dictate my mood continued on page 53

From page 31 Summer Reading Program The following activities will be offered this month: July 10 – Scavenger Hunt July 17 – Imaginarium “Magical Matter” July 24 – John Storms’ World of Reptiles Show July 31 – Scott Humston “The Pro Kid Show” In addition, Teen VIP After Hours programs are held on Tuesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be crafts, activities and snacks provided for all. For more information, contact the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road, at 472-2483 or visit www.sanlib.org.

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Having an efficient air for easy expansion. handler not only helps with the monthly Room Decor Expandable tables, with drop leaves, bill, it will optimize your indoor comfort, it by Cindy Malszycki built-in extensions, and inserts/leaves are is quieter, it will maintain more consistent all practical. Today’s table design options Air Conditioner air temperatures throughout the house, ften times, can convert from a small cozy table to maintain better humidity control and, I meet a one that can be instantly enlarged when Upgrades That naturally, helps you save money. Oclient who company is expected. If you are considering some upgrades thinks their dining The lighting above your table should Work Very Well or a replacement, check with your air be carefully selected to assure the right conditioning contractor to see what room is the easiest by Bryan Hayes of all rooms to fur- wattage and the best light direction for options they have for you. nish. Once they’ve the diners. The height of the chandelier is hen it Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- made the decision another important decision. comes tioning contractor. He also owns, with on their table and It’s also more convenient to have sil- Wto air his brother Todd, an electrical busi- chairs, they tend verware, linens and serving pieces stored conditioner com- ness on Sanibel. He can be reached at to think that’s all right in the room. A sideboard or chest ponents, people [email protected]. there is to it. Not so! While that may be will help to give you the storage you often think about one of the biggest decisions to be made, need, and can also handle the fond for a the condensing unit it’s far from all. sit-down buffet. If you opt for this addi- outside first. But I submit that you still need to consider tional furniture piece, consider its top. It’s the inside unit is Hurricane Quiz providing for the comfort of guests as best for these pieces to be covered in a just as important, if he National Flood Insurance well as the convenience of the hostess. I moisture and stain resistant material such not more. Your air Program encourages people to find that there are often problems unique as marble or tile. Other storage options handler is the equipment that comes in build in harm’s way by subsidizing to this room that often make it a design to consider are cabinets or armoires. A direct contact with the air you breathe. T high-cost housing along the coast. challenge. With that in mind, it does take very attractive unit might also become the Not only is it important to keep the air FALSE: At least by our definition of some considerable planning to create and room’s focal point, an extra added design handler clean and make sure that it’s “subsidy.” The program caps its cover- design a dining room that will take center benefit. properly sized for your home and com- age at $250,000 for structures and stage in your home. You’ll find it helpful to think through pressor, it’s also important to make sure $100,000 for contents – nothing to Chairs alone are a far from simple the many uses of your dining room. that it’s keeping you as comfortable as sneeze at, but hardly “high-cost” in a choice. Massive ones take up too much Because our modes of entertaining are possible. coastal context. This and other conditions space, so it’s important to search for well many and ever changing, ultimately, this Some recent advances in a/c technol- placed on the policies undercut the case designed chairs that are comfortable as means that your dining room design plan ogy have produced what in my industry is that this could be construed as a “subsi- well. Don’t worry about having enough should be one that features flexibility. called a variable-speed air handler, and it’s dy” – but, instead, the program both pro- dining room chair shapes and sizes to Whether you’re hosting a Sunday brunch worth considering when you start think- tects at-risk property and forces coastal pick from – there are so many it’s bewil- for six or a midnight snack for 20, versa- ing about replacing or upgrading your a/c (and other) communities to address the system. The air handler is what helps dis- risk of flooding in very constructive ways tribute hot or cold air into the ductwork, to allow their residents access to the pro- and then throughout your house. Because gram. variable-speed air handlers are designed Provided by American Shore & to run at different speeds based upon Beach Preservation Association.

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Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified tax law designed to influence behavior) legal, financial and tax strategies going Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA and social justice based upon notions of forward. equality. The Republicans appear to stand Personally, I believe that we’ll end ne of the to develop and communicate. From com- for a more limited government, an open up towards a preference for a more frustrations puters, to smart-phones, to GPS devices market economy (expansion of free trade limited government and open market Opeople to the vast knowledge resources available agreements, rollback of government regu- economy, even though the social safety express to me on the Internet, the microchip has had an lations, simplifying the tax code) and a net won’t be as strong as those found when considering extraordinary impact on human imagina- limited social safety net. in other developed countries. Take a their estate plan- tion, aspiration, creativity and coopera- Reasonable people see merit in both look at southern Europe. Those with the ning is that the tax tion. sides of the equation. We all would like most generous social benefits – including law seems to be in We humans as individuals often don’t to foster the great entrepreneurial engine Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal and now a continual state adapt to change very easily, however. So that has served to create the companies Cypress – all have requested bailouts. of flux. Depending whenever there’s a transformation as sig- and inventions that have made all of our Their governments can’t pay for prom- upon who is in office, the laws ebb and nificant as the one that we find ourselves lives better. On the other hand, those ises made to the people. flow like the Sanibel tides. On a variety in today, it’s not uncommon for there to same freedoms provide windows of For this reason, we’ll probably lurch of political, tax, legal and economic be political, social and economic upheav- opportunity for abuse, as in the case of two steps forward and one step back as issues we have two competing points of al. Back in the times of the Civil War, the Bernie Madoff. So the pendulum swings we enter a new transformational age. I, view in this country, and there doesn’t fight was between the north’s idea of a wildly between free and open markets to for one, am confident about our future. appear to be a half-way point between strong federal government (political), a strict regulation. I believe everyone agrees Not only do I see new inventions, meth- them. new manufacturing economy (economic) that’s there is something inherently wrong ods of communication, transportation and The Supreme Court decision on and freedom for all men (social) against with health insurance companies hap- health care emerge, (they have to!) but I Obamacare is a recent example. Whether the south’s preference for strong state pily collecting our premiums while we’re also believe that we’ll find a way to pro- you agree or disagree with the ruling, it’s governments (political), an agricultural- healthy only to be able to drop those with vide a proper social safety net for those fair to say that the discussion is often less based economy (economic) and the con- pre-existing conditions when we happen at the bottom of our economic ladder. than civil. In fact, it would appear that tinuance of slavery (social). to change jobs or lose employment. The tides of progress can’t and won’t our country is in a sort of a Civil War, The northern victory dictated the How we strike a balance between be held back. Hopefully, though, we’ll all except the ideologies aren’t neatly defined transformation of America from the mid these competing interests will depend have a more constructive and respectful geographically. I would suggest that the 19th century to the middle of the 20th upon what we demand of our elected civil discourse in getting there. outcome of this new Civil War will dictate century. Great manufacturing giants leaders. Will we demand that our govern- ©2012 Craig R. Hersch. Learn more how we plan our affairs over the course like General Motors, US Steel and even ment provide safety and security or will at www.sbshlaw.com. of the next generation. Boeing became possible during the we ask our government to step out of the This all started, by the way, with the decades following the last great American invention of the microchip. For the past transformation. A burgeoning middle 50 years, the microchip has been fun- class emerged. damentally transforming both the quan- Today, we seem to have an ideological Insurance Tip grouped together and pay a slightly high- tity and quality of individual life on this divide, more succinctly paraphrased as er flood insurance premium. Typically, planet. There has never before been an that between Democrats and Republicans. National homes in that category are ground level invention so sweeping in mankind’s ability The Democrats appear to stand for a homes. Flood Program The bill now implies that grandfather- ing will be phased out, which will prob- Approved ably mean that those homes will need to “SOMETIMES THE by Marge Meek get elevation certificates and pay based on their variance from the base flood BEST PLAN IS A inally, after elevation. Being below the base flood NEW PLAN.” a couple of elevation carries with it increasing premi- Fyears of tem- ums as the difference increases. That is porary extensions, why our newer homes are on pilings in Phone: (239)489.0442 both houses of order to meet the rule of being above the Cell: (239)822.2947 Congress approved base flood elevation. No one knows at legislation that this time how this rule is going to roll out, Email: [email protected] will continue flood so stay tuned. insurance for five Also, the legislation says that the www.gregweglarz.com years. That is annual premium increases can be up to indeed welcome 20 percent from the current 10 percent news for those who were buying homes on flood insurance. Greg Weglarz, President Owner right during one of the expiration dead- Those are two of the items in the License # CG CA05420 lines. legislation that will have an impact on New legislation always brings about our flood policies. The program has been change and this one will have consider- losing money for years and Congress has able impact on some of our homes. The identified these and other ways to make Th e Law Offi ce of idea is to phase out subsidies for homes flood insurance less of a financial burden that were built before our flood rules on the program’s budget. Janet M. Strickland, P.A. went in to effect, meaning pre-1979 on Marge Meek is a local Sanibel- Sanibel and pre-1984 on Captiva. Those Captiva insurance agent, who can be • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning homes have been grandfathered and reached at mmeek@rosierinsurance. • Probates & Estates as such, all homes in that category are com. • Business & Corporate Law • Sale of Business Visit Us Online at www.jmslawyer.com Share your community news with us. 472-3322 Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 Th e Village • 2340 Periwinkle Way • Suite J-1 or email [email protected] Sanibel, FL 33957 23 Years Experience (Located in the executive offi ces behind the shops) ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 51 Edison State College where she teaches Immediately following his graduation, School Smart psychology and education courses. GRADUATION he flew to Jerusalem, Israel, where he by Shelley M. She is also Nationally Certified School began a three month internship with the Greggs, NCSP Psychologist and consultant for School Associated Press. Consultation Services, a private educa- Blake and his parents, Molly Heuer ear tional consulting company. Questions and island author Charles Sobczak, would Shelley, for publication may be addressed to like to personally thank the people at BIG D My sec- [email protected]. Not all questions Arts, the Kiwanis Club of Sanibel and the ond grade daughter submitted can be addressed through Naples Northwestern Alumni Association loves to read. She this publication. for the scholarships Blake received from is doing very well these and other organizations over the with her reading and four years he spent as an undergraduate we go to the library at Northwestern. He is well on his way often to select books Squitieri toward achieving his goal of being a pro- for her. With sum- fessional photojournalist. mer vacation coming soon, I know she Graduates From will be reading even more books. How can I help her choose appropriate books? Eckerd College Gary K., Estero Scholarship Gary, ckerd College announced the How wonderful that your daughter graduation of Richard Squitieri, Applications Due enjoys reading! A student who likes read- Ea resident of Sanibel, during ing usually is successful in school. In fact, commencement ceremonies in St. September 7 recent research by Donald J. Hernandez, Petersburg, Florida on May 20. One of a sociology professor at Hunter College 540 Eckerd College graduates, Squitieri IG ARTS is currently accepting received a bachelor of science degree in applications for the BIG ARTS/ indicates that a student who can’t read anibel resident Blake Heuer on grade level by third grade is four times biochemistry. BKenneth L. Nees Classical Music Sobczak graduated from less likely to graduate by age 19 than a Scholarship Award. The major goal of SNorthwestern University on June the scholarship is to award scholarships child who does read proficiently by that 16. He attended pre-school at the time. So it is crucial to start the reading to highly talented high school or college Samet Named Children’s Center of the Islands, then students who plan to continue their clas- habit very early in a child’s life. went on to attend kindergarten through You bring up a great topic of book sical music training. Students who study To Dean’s List eighth grade at The Sanibel School, any classical musical instrument, composi- choices for children. It is important for followed by a rigorous four-year IB children to select books at their appropri- tion, conducting, or teaching are eligible. aryn Samet, daughter of Mr. (International Baccalaureate) program at Applications are available Monday ate reading level to avoid boredom from Michael G. Samet and Ms. Elissa Fort Myers High School. He graduated a book that is too easy or frustration from through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TG. Karasin-Samet of Sanibel, with a double major in Photojournalism at BIG ARTS, 900 Dunlop Road on a book that is too difficult. Children need was named to the 2012 spring term and Middle Eastern Studies. to pick books in their “comfort zone.” Sanibel; online at www.BIGARTS.org; or Dean’s List at Choate Rosemary Hall in Fluent in Spanish and Arabic, Sobczak by emailing info@ BIG ARTS.org. This means that the child can read well Wallingford, Connecticut. graduated summa cum laude with honors. enough to understand the text, accord- continued on page 53 ing to Elaine L. McKwan, author of Choosing a Book in the Comfort Zone. McKwan further says that there are three components to reading in the comfort zone which are that the student is able to sound out at least 95 percent of the words, that they are familiar with least 90 percent of the words and that they under- stand and can use at least 75 percent of the words. When your child picks a book that seems interesting, you both should peruse for your Island home the book and check the size of the font, number of pages and types of illustra- tions. Read the front and back covers as well to see if the book still appeals to Serving Sanibel for twenty years your child. If so, a quick way to determine if the book is an appropriate match for Complete interior home furnishings your child’s reading level is to have your child read several paragraphs aloud from Complimetary in-home consultation various sections of the book. If your child can read most of the words without diffi- culty and can then explain the paragraph, you have most likely found a book in your child’s comfort zone that will be a good book selection. Librarians are a great resource and very knowledgeable. They are willing to help you with recommendations for book choices. Happy summer reading! Ms. Greggs is adjunct faculty at

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Young, conducts weekly briefings on the global tional accounts. ming coach and being originally from macro economic outlook and additional “If I were to summarize what I am Pennsylvania, he spent most of his young CFA, CFP technically price based and historical about, outside my professional life, it adult winter weekends in the mountains trend research. As a sought-after speaker would be about getting fully involved in skiing and teaching ski lessons. submitted by “As a family, we also enjoy golfing, Kathleen McClanahan-Gruhl on domestic and international equi- activities that become avocations,” said ties and fixed income vehicles, Young Young when asked about ice hockey, boating, kayaking and trap shooting as his is the first in a series of articles holds the prestigious designations as a snow skiing and swimming, all of which well as visiting our second home on the that will appear this summer. The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a he excels in. Married, with two sons, ice water near Tampa Bay,” stated Young. Tseries begins with a look into the Certified Financial Planner (CFP). hockey became a family business for him Volunteering has always been impor- personal life of James M. Young. Young entered the investment arena in and not just a sport when his sons began tant. “My desire to actively participate in Young began his career with the 1982 as an account executive for Dean playing. Young became certified as a and give back to my communities and Sanibel Captiva Trust Company in 2008 Witter and Paine Webber after graduat- coach and a referee and encouraged his profession have always driven my involve- and is now senior vice president/senior ing with honors from the University of sons (now 14 and 20) to also get profes- ment,” he added. “I currently serve on portfolio manager responsible for “high Pittsburgh with degrees in economics sionally certified. 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ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 53 Dr. Dave stumped by the question “Has he had all illness that claimed FDR amongst its vic- Tetanus – Though there are now only his shots?” tims, polio is now very close to becoming 50 to 100 cases of “lockjaw” per year, Vaccinations I’m not certain how the confusion was the next disease that will join smallpox 30 percent of those who contract tetanus by Dr. Dave finally sorted out, but I do know that to on the eradicated list. Though there have will die. A booster (along with diphthe- Hepburn this day I have never had heartworms or been no wild cases since 1979 in North ria) every 10 years is recommended for distemper (though I once threw a tantrum America, a few pockets – such as a everyone but Petunia. Lockjaw would recall sitting with when Josie and the Pussycats was can- recent outbreak in Haiti – still exist. The certainly save on muzzles. my mother in celled). Petunia has never had the mumps amazing polio story of Salk and Sabin Like the column? You’ll LOVE I a veterinarian’s or whooping cough. has virtually resulted in vaccination victory the book the Doctor is In(sane), avail- office with our rott- Confusion still reigns in the world of over a very vicious virus. able at Sanibel Island Books & Gifts. weiler-doberman- vaccinations. Pertussis – Under fire for years, the Contact Dr. Dave or read more at www. Mike Tyson cross, Have you had all your shots? Are controversial “whooping cough” vac- wisequacks.org. “Petunia.” I was you even aware of what they are now? cine has been associated with the most busy studying the Should you have more? Should you have significant side effects. However, a recent latest Spiderman less? The next three columns will deal changeover to the new acellular vaccine From page 51 comic while with the question “Are you up to date on has made pertussis vaccination safe. Petunia was trying to gnaw through his all your shots?” Nasty outbreaks of pertussis still occur, BIG ARTS Hannibal Lecter muzzle in order to bet- Vaccination has become a victim of its as recently evidenced in my own com- ter scratch ‘n sniff or maul ‘n ingest the own success. There are those who mis- munity in British Columbia. Whooping Scholarships skittish waiting room clients. Suddenly, takenly feel that diseases such as polio or cough can be tricky to detect. It doesn’t All materials are due to BIG ARTS no around the corner wheeled the nurse of diphtheria appear to be eradicated, hence always have a “Whoop, There It Is” later than Friday, September 7 to be con- my dreams. vaccination is no longer necessary. Why presentation, so this disease can be eas- sidered for this scholarship. “Hi, my name’s Kitty. What’s his?” must we start filling our kids up with vac- ily missed and readily spread. Doctors Ken Nees is a BIG ARTS volunteer “Petunia” my mother replied. “Pet for cines as soon as they are hatched? But often refer to it as the whoopsing cough who not only works in the office every short.” in 1990, after an easing up in measles as in “Whoops, sorry I thought it was day, but is also the chair of the work- “No I mean, your son.” vaccination, the usual 1,500 cases of just a cold.” Pertussis in an adult can be shop/classes committee. He also has “Oh, David, he’s going to be a doctor measles per year in the United States an annoying persistent cough but to an served several terms on the Board of one day.” ballooned to 55,000 cases. Hundreds infant it can be life threatening. Adults Directors. Nees is a fan of classical music “Really, how old is he?” were hospitalized and 132 unvaccinated should be re-immunized in order to avoid and is devoted to helping talented young “37” children died. In addition, every pediatri- becoming a reservoir for pertussis. musicians continue to develop their musi- “No, the dog.” cian, it seems, can recall a horror story HiB – Another marvelous vaccina- cal talents. “Oh... 3.” involving an unvaccinated infant who con- tion success story since it was introduced BIG ARTS has several scholarship “Is he fixed?” tracted pertussis. in the 1990s as routine immunization. programs that are supported by generous “Who?” replied my mother, a con- And so, yes, vaccination remains a Where HiB meningitis killed 5 percent donors. To learn more about establishing cerned furrow puckering her brow. cornerstone of public health. and left another 25 percent of its 12,000 a scholarship fund to support your pas- “I see he slobbers quite a bit. Does he Five vaccines are routinely given at annual victims brain damaged, the HiB sion, and make a difference in the lives of do any tricks?” about age 2, 4, 6,18 months and 5 vaccine is already close to actually making others, contact development coordinator “Well, he knows a little magic...” years. They include: this common form of childhood meningi- Kara Minoui at 472-9700. “No, I mean the dog.” Diphtheria – With only five cases a tis a disease of the past. By the time the interview was over, year in North America, vaccination has all I was so confused. I wasn’t sure if I was but wiped out this dreaded and dangerous free of fleas, was house-trained or liked disease. my belly rubbed. But we were really Polio – A once devastating paralyzing Our email address is [email protected]

From page 1 Successful First Year Miracle Off To Promising Second Half Jim Rantz, the veteran director of the Minor Leagues for the Minnesota Twins, expected his Class A farm team, the Fort Myers Miracle, to make a strong showing this year in the Florida State League. But the team’s first-half season record of 28-39 – a fifth place finish in the league’s South Division – obviously did not live up to those expectations. The Miracle, however, were 6-5 in the second half as this week began after winning three straight last weekend, two over the Charlotte Stone Crabs and one over the St. Lucie Mets. St. Lucie ran away with the South Division title in the first half. The Miracle host St. Lucie this weekend at Hammond Stadium for three games. The series opener Saturday has a 6:05 p.m. start, followed by Sunday at 1:05 p.m. and the series finale Monday at 7:05 p.m. FGCU Alum Sale Named To AL All-Star Team Just two years removed from pitching college baseball here for Florida Gulf Coast University, Lakeland native Chris Sale will represent the Chicago White Sox in next week’s All-Star Game in Kansas City. The 23-year-old Sale has a 9-2 record and an AL-leading 2.27 ERA. He was the 13th overall pick in the 2010 baseball draft and advanced swiftly through the White Sox Minor League system. He was called up by the White Sox in August 2010, barely two months after being drafted. He pitched as a reliever the first two seasons in the Majors, but was given a starting role this year. M.S.T. Red Sox Donate To Local Charities The spring training importance of the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins to TAX-CONSULTING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES our area far exceeds the tourism dollars they generate. Both have donated generously Serving the islands since 1978 • Professional and Confidential to local charities over the years. This week, the Red Sox announced they have donated $12,500 to five local chari- Income Tax Preparation • Individuals • Corporations • Estates & Trust ties as part of the team’s “100 Acts of Kindness” to commemorate the 100th anniver- Tax Consulting - Tax Deferred Exchange sary of Boston’s Fenway Park. International Taxation • State Tax Forms The donations were made to Amigos Center, Special Equestrians, Community (239) 472-5152 Cooperative Ministries, Inc., the VA Outpatient Clinic and the African Caribbean American Center. Each received $2,500 from the Red Sox. 1619 Periwinkle Way, Suite 102, Sanibel Island, FL 33957 54 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 deaRPharmacist dab lightly on pimples. Do not ingest. There’s a whole world out there on of Christ, 8210 College Parkway, 437- Neutralizing cordial – Take this tincture herbal medicine (the way it used to be) 3007. 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Dubin Alzheimer’s Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, 437-3007. most prescribed medicines. Here are the too much can cause constipation. Suggest Resource Center offers monthly Lehigh Acres must-haves: 1/8 or 1/4 teaspoon mixed in water Tsupport group meetings for care- Monday, July 16 at 2 p.m., Lehigh Eucalyptus essential oil – Purifies the daily, but do not take within 4 hours of givers throughout Lee County and Acres United Way House, 201 Plaza air, and may relieve sinus and lung con- important medications because it will neighboring areas. Drive, Suite 3, 437-3007. gestion. I keep a tiny bottle (similar to the inactivate them. Clay can be applied to The caregivers support group meet- Bonita Springs sort that department stores sample per- the skin to draw out poison from stings ings include an opportunity for caregivers Monday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m., Hope fumes) and it’s filled with pure eucalyptus and bites, and to dry up pimples. to meet others who are facing similar Lutheran Church, 25999 Old 41, 437- oil. I sniff it before boarding, especially Bach Rescue Remedy – An energetic challenges and to learn more about 3007. if people are sick around me, and I’ve remedy, you take a few drops by mouth. Alzheimer’s disease and effective coping never gotten sick during or after a flight. It’s a brilliant combination of flower strategies. Select meeting locations fea- You inhale it, do not ingest it. Dilute with essences and affects the emotional and ture a guest speaker as well as an infor- a little oil and rub on your sore muscles. spiritual layer of our body. People use it mal time for sharing. Lavender essential oil – Another must to help manage trauma or shock, convul- Fort Myers Got A Problem? have that you apply to your skin for sions, fainting and even severe stress like Tuesday, July 10 at 2 p.m., Broadway minor burns, bites, stings, rashes, abra- a car crash, animal attack or witnessing Community Church, 3309 Broadway Dr. Connie Is In sions, pimples and so forth. You can death. Interesting, huh? I suspect you Avenue, 437-3007. Wednesday, July 11 at 9:45 a.m., by Constance take a few deep inhalations of this oil for want more information, so visit www.nel- Clancy instant relaxation, or to help you sleep. sonsnaturalworld.com Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9065 Rub on pulse points. White Willow Bark or California Ligon Court, 437-3007. Q: I recently Tea tree essential oil – A powerful Poppy – These are used in the same way Wednesday, July 25 at 9:45 a.m., had a bad family anti-fungal and antiseptic. Clean cuts/ that you might use ibuprofen, aspirin or Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9065 encounter with my scrapes with it and apply to discolored Tylenol. I recommend them as herbal Ligon Court, 437-3007. step-father. I was fingernails and toenails twice daily. Can tinctures. Wednesday, July 18 at 10 a.m., Fort home from col- Myers Congregational United, Church lege and he began lecturing me about all kinds of things I didn’t want to deal with, so I left early. I don’t want to have these bad feelings between us, but I don’t need the lecturing either. Is there a way to shed some light on this situation? A: Sometimes by putting light on a situation that has turned ugly helps take the edge off. That is what humor therapy is all about. When we can separate ourselves from our problems, we can gain a much better perspective of it. Humor can help us to get to that perspective much quicker. One of the elements of humor is the art of exaggeration, and this technique is used by almost every stand-up comic. It seems that if we take things to the extreme, we can gain a proper prospec- tive on the truth, especially those embar- rassing moments where humor may be the only relief. In workshops, when I have discussed humor therapy, I have had par- ticipants write down what the worst pos- sible situation would look like by filling in the blank. You might want to try this with your step-father’s situation and see what you come up with. It doesn’t take long to realize by doing this, the situation doesn’t look so bad after all. ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 55 Dear Ursula, Tropical Storm Debby Impacts Mom And Me I am very sorry to hear about your situation. I am, many times, taken aback Already Low Supplies Of Blood when I see the consequences of personal ummer blood shortages are expected, but now the continuous rain and storms choices. I also know many couples in from Tropical Storm Debby have caused collection numbers to dip even lower your situation. One spouse chooses poor Sfor the Lee Memorial Blood Center. As a result, a call for the community to health habits and the other suffers the help has been issued. consequences of the poor choices. All blood types are needed, especially O negative and A negative. Community resi- I see two options for you. One is to dents are encouraged to donate at one of our four convenient Lee Memorial Donor purchase in-home aid and/or nursing ser- Centers or call 343-2333 to find a blood mobile location near your home or office. vices for ongoing care. This would lighten All donors receive a T-shirt and that warm fuzzy feeling knowing you saved a life or your load. In this situation, ongoing main- two! tenance care is paid out of pocket. Lee Memorial Blood Center is the sole supplier of blood and blood products for The other option is placement into all the Lee Memorial Health System facilities. Their mission is to save lives locally an assisted or nursing home environ- and need our residents to help keep our hospitals supplied with their life saving blood by Lizzie and Pryce ment. This, unless you have long term donation the “gift of life”. insurance or your husband served in the For more donor and age requirement information, visit www.leememorial.org. izzie and Pryce answer your ques- military, this option is paid out of pocket tions and give advice about aging as well. These are two options for you to Lconcerns from a two-generational consider. perspective. A mother and daughter Pryce can view tools and information to help team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health Dear Ursula, FPL Summer them understand, control and manage educator, and Pryce is a licensed psy- This is a most unfortunate occurrence bills including top 10 energy-saving tips, chotherapist in private practice who in your retirement years. You need all the Savings Tips an interactive house with energy-saving specializes in the care of elders and help you can get. people with chronic illnesses. Try to schedule outings and pleasant omeowners can save $250 each tips room by room and information on Dear Mom & Me, experiences for yourself while there is year with a few simple do-it-your- savings when purchasing a new air con- My husband refused to do what the help in your home. Contact your church self home energy fixes. Summer ditioner. H doctor advised to improve his health. He or synagogue, because they frequently is a time when Floridians’ air condition- Additionally, customers can get a per- said when he retired, he would have the have volunteers who will give a helping ers run more often and longer to cool sonalized energy savings plan by complet- time to concentrate on himself. hand for a couple of hours on a regular homes, a major factor than can drive up ing an Online Home Energy Survey at We retired, and three months later basis. energy bills. FPL offers customers a few www.FPL.com/ohes. he had a stroke; then six months later, Please try to take care of your own simple ideas to reduce energy costs in the another. He now is in his bed for the rest health. summer months without compromising of his life and I am his nursemaid. Lizzie comfort. I am well physically and very Lizzie and Pryce’s email address is “FPL residential customers have bills depressed and resentful of what I think [email protected]. that are the lowest in the state and 25 was avoidable. 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REAL ESTATE ANNUAL RENTAL VACATION RENTAL AUTO FOR SALE FOR SALE NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME PERIWINKLE PARK $39,900 ANNUAL RENTALS FOR SALE SANIBEL 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH AUTO FOR SALE 1BR/1BTH Newly renovated with oak Furniture and antiques 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, 2006 Acura TL. 46,000 mi. fl ooring open kitchen beautiful landscape Good condition. $16,500. priced to sell. & nicely decorated. Central H/AC. 10’ x 30’ FOUR BEDROOM - DUNES in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal Call for appointment and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or Call 472-8396. Daytime only. Lanai. Corner lot. 239-233-7061. This Large UF Executive home offers a ☼RS 7/6 CC 7/6 472-4972. ☼NS 6/29 CC 7/6 www.4sanibel.com. ☼NS 7/6 PC 7/6 cul-de-sac road, overlooks lake to golf ☼RS 10/14 CC TFN course, garage + covered parking. Rarely available 4 BR/3 BA. $2,500/mo. LIGHTHOUSE REALTY FOR SALE FOR SALE FSBO $550,000. 472-6747 Paul J. Morris, Broker 3B/2B 1,600 sq. ft. VACATION RENTALS Rattan coffee table $100, child bike training Half acre across the street from beach. Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES ESTATE JEWELRY SALE! wheels $35, trailer hitch bike rack $60, West Gulf Drive. Sanibelannualrentals.com 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island Largest collection of silver jewelry in thomas table w/wooden trains set $150, 239-472-0692 or www.4sanibel.com. ☼RS 7/6 BM TFN 239-579-0511 SWFL! 50% OFF Art Furniture over $500. 2 adirondack lamps $50, huge lighted ☼RR 6/1 CC 6/29 ☼NS 6/22 CC TFN palm bay tree $100. 239-579-0420. Come by daily 2431 Periwinkle Way & ☼ see The Silverneer & Silver Queen only at NS 7/6 CC 7/6 Sanibel Consignments 472-5222 ☼ RE/MAX OF THE ISLANDS RENTAL WANTED NS 5/18 CC TFN Putting owners and SCAN CODE tenants together Call Dustyn Corace www.remax-oftheislands.com ANNUAL RENTAL OR CABINET FOR SALE 239-472-2311 OWNER FINANCING WANTED Whitewash cabinet with 2 solid doors--open TO PLACE A ☼NS 3/30 BM TFN Looking to relocate to Sanibel Island ASAP. to lighted upper half with glass shelf and Need 3-4 bedroom home. We live in NJ large storage area in lower half/stands on and want to make this move. If you have a metal legs. Robb&Stucky. 5’x3’x22”deep/ CLASSIFIED nice clean home and will hold a mortgage Excellent condition. $250,OBO 395-0978 ANNUAL RENTAL we are the family for you or a long term ☼NS 7/6 CC 7/6 LOG ONTO: FOR $1,300 PER MONTH lease will be great. Please contact Joe Dieckman 609-618-2739. Small 4 bedroom 2 bath house on canal ☼ located on the East end. Pets okay. $1,300 NS 6/15 CC 7/6 IslandSunNews.com per month. Please call Mark at 310-866- EQUIPMENT 0031 or email at [email protected] Guardian Standby 16 kw Generator, Nat CLICK ON ☼NS 6/29 CC TFN WANTED TO BUY Gas or Propane, NEW 2006, never used FOR A FREE LIST or hooked up. Kept inside garage. Auto PLACE CLASSIFIED transfer switch, emergency load center, OF ALL CASH PAID FOR owner’s manual. $1,500. ANNUAL RENTAL Call 203-446-7174. ISLAND PROPERTIES Two newly-remodeled 3/2s available in a MILITARY ITEMS ☼NS 7/6 CC 7/6 duplex with a shared, screened-in pool. UF, Cash Paid For Old Military Items. FOR SALE Washer/Dryer, close to the Sanibel School, Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, deeded beach access & parking included old guns, awards & more. VISIT just down the street! Each unit is $2,000/ Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280 www.FreeSanibelList.com month. Pets okay. Call 239-728-1920. ☼RS 6/15 CC 7/6 ☼NS 7/6 CC TFN Pfeifer Realty Group Sanibel Island, FL 239-472-0004 ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN VACATION RENTAL Shelling Sanibel? Island Vacations Of Sanibel & Captiva Million $ Views Await You! To have your picture in the paper • Cottages • Condos • Homes • Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths bring rare shell fi nds to the 239-472-7277 1-888-451-7277 S 10/9 B TFN

NEWS PAPE R Sanibel & Captiva Islands 1640 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 62 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 Pets Of The Week y name is Morgan (ID #538762) and I am a 2-year-old male black Mand white dachshund mix. Are you looking for a short, dark and handsome guy? Then I’m the perfect companion for you. NEWSPAPER I’m not too big and I’m not too small... I’m Sanibel & Captiva Islands just right! My adoption fee is $10 (regularly $75) CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 during Lee County Domestic Animal Emergency...... 911 Services’ Red, White or Blue adoption pro- Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 motion. Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 My name is Mars (ID #535721) and I am On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 a 3-month-old male black domestic medium Fire Department hair. I’m adorable and playful and all the Sanibel ...... 472-5525 things you want a kitten to be. It’s kitten Captiva ...... 472-9494 season and the shelter is overflowing with Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 felines, so please adopt of couple of us. All Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 cats and kitten are two-for-one. My adoption fee is $25 (regularly $75) Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 during Animal Services’ Red, White or Blue Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 adoption promotion. Building Department ...... 472-4555 For information about this week’s Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 pets, call 533-7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Planning Department ...... 472-4136 on to Animal Services’ website at www. Library LeeLostPets.com. When calling, refer Sanibel ...... 472-2483 to the animal’s ID number. The website Captiva ...... 472-2133 Morgan ID #538762 Post Office updates every hour so you will be able photos by squaredogphoto.com to see if these or any other pets are still Sanibel ...... 472-1573 available. Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 The shelter is open for adoptions from Captiva ...... 472-1674 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 Senior Center ...... 472-5743 Banner Drive in Fort Myers, next to the ARTS Lee County Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 Cypress Parkway. Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 All adoptions include spay/neuter sur- Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 gery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 vaccination and county license if three Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 months or older, flea treatment, worming, Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 heartworm test for dogs 6 months and Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 cats, training DVD, 10-day health guaran- Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 tee, and a bag of Science Diet pet food. Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 The adoption package is valued at S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 $500. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-2929 American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 Mars ID #535721 Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 available to give these cats and kittens a chance,” FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 Red, White & Blue said Donna Ward, LCDAS director. “Kittens Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-8994 raised in a foster home are very sociable, playful Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Pet Promotion and have the benefit of early litter training,” she Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 uly fireworks have officially begun with a adds. Once kittens are old enough, they return to the shelter for adoption. League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 pet population explosion in Lee County. As Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 Although fees will be reduced, the adoption Jwe celebrate our country’s independence, Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Lee County Domestic Animal Services hopes to package (valued at $500) still includes the follow- Newcomers ...... 472-9332 give homeless pets a chance for independence, ing: Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 too! • Spay/neuter surgery Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 Throughout the entire month of July, pets • Age-appropriate vaccinations PAWS ...... 472-4823 designated as “Red” (adult dogs and cats) may be • Rabies vaccination and county license for Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 adopted for $10, those designated “White” (pup- pets over 3 months • 10-day pet health guarantee Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 pies and small breed dogs) may be adopted for Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 $45, and “Blue” pets (kittens) may be adopted for • Microchip ID • Feline leukemia and AIDS test for cats Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 only $25. Cats and kittens are also two for the Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 price of one. • Heartworm test for dogs over 6 months • Flea treatment www.sanibelsoccer.org The increase in pets entering the shelter coin- The Military Officers Assc. of America cides with the start of kitten season, which began • De-worming (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 in May. An average of 523 cats per month enter • Training DVD United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 the shelter during kitten season, compared to a • Bag of Science Diet pet food United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 monthly average of only 286 during the rest of Photos and information about lost pets or pets Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 the year, an 83 percent increase. The problem is for adoption are available online at www.leelost- ISLAND ATTRACTIONS also compounded by a drop in adoptions during pets.com; the website updates hourly. Adoption Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 summer months and the continuation of a reno- applications may also be completed online. Anyone interested in fostering pets may also Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 vation project for the shelter’s kennels. SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 “We are utilizing every foster home we have obtain an application online. ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012 63 BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 57 64 ISLAND SUN - JULY 6, 2012

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