ISLAND REPORTER ISLAND LIVING NOVEMBER 20,2008 B BIG gettin bus 2008-09 season now under way with a full schedule of entertainment options By JEFF LYSIAK jlysiak® breezenewspapers.com' While temperatures in November have dipped into the upper 40s at night, things are heating up here on the islands as the folks at BIG ARTS are gearing up for what promises to be a very active and entertaining 2008-09 season. Following their mission 'To provide quality cultural and edu- cational experiences to the residents and visitors of Sanibel, Captiva and neighboring communities," BIG ARTS will be offering a diverse Lineup of performers from a wide variety of musical genres — classical, Dixieland, Big Band, jazz, doo-wop and more — along with their popular lecture, film and On Stage series. BIG ARTS flutist Christina Jennings and pianist Lura Johnson-Lee, collectively known as the Jennings- Jennings- Johnson Duo, will open BIG ARTS Classical Afternoon series this Sunday. Johnson Duo tion." brassy or smooth and dark as cane syrup." Also, Margaret Wacyk will perform Sunday, Jan. Wearing their jazz heritage proudly, the Dukes are Kicking off 4, 2009 at 3 p.m. Wacyk made her concert debut at the oldest continuing Dixieland jazz band. A popular BIG ARTS' age ten, and has received consecutive gold medals in favorite at BIG ARTS, they have also sold out such Classical European competitions. She completed her musical venues as The Hollywood Bowl, the Kennedy Center Afternoon series studies at New York University and Juilliard, and is and the Smithsonian. of concerts, the scheduled to make a return appearance to Carnegie "You'll feel the sudden urge to don feathers and a Jennings-Johnson Hall this season. A composer as well as performer, sequined suit and dance," said music reviewer L;ric Duo is a musical she will be featuring a program of Bach, Beethoven, Feber of The Virginia-Pilot. In 2000, they received a partnership which Schumann, Albeniz and Chopin. Grammy nomination for their jazz-gospel anniver- celebrates the true All three Classical Afternoon concerts, to be held sary album "Gloryland." Tickets for the Dukes of spirit of collabora- in BIG ARTS Phillips Gallery, can be purchased as a Dixieland concert are $36 for floor seats and $41 for tion. series, or as an individual concert. loge seats. Flutist Classical Afternoons Patron Series sponsors are The Dukes of Dixieland concert Patron Sponsor is Christina Jennings Deborah and John LaGorce. West Wind Inn. and pianist Lura Johnson-Lee are turning the traditional hierarchy of soloist and accompanist upside-down with performances that include solo Dukes of Dixieland Grand Opera Film Series works, transcriptions and music of today. The pair will perform works by Alfred Schnittke, Johann S. Bach and Sergei Bringing a taste of Bourbon Street to Dunlop BIG ARTS Film Society invites audiences to Rachmaninoff. Road, New Orleans' own Dukes of Dixieland bring enjoy "Grand Opera! The Multimedia Event." This • They will perform at BIG ARTS' Phillips Gallery this Sunday, the sounds of The Big Easy back to Schein series starts on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Performance Hall at BIG ARTS on Saturday, Nov. 29 Come see and learn about these popular operas with Future offerings will include The Luzerne Trio, who will per- at 8 p.m. an educational discussion of the films led by Bern form on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Dukes of Dixieland blow traditional jazz and Katchen. . _ The Luzerne Trio will play music by Brahms, Beethoven and Dixieland into the 21st century, weaving strands of Katchen has been an opera fan since he began lis- Four Seasons arranged for piano, violin and cello by Astor pop, gospel and country with authentic sounds from tening to his mother's recordings of Caruso, Piazzolla. A review by The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y. said, "The Big Easy." More than 32 years of tradition Chaliapin, Galli-Curci, LiH Pons and other stars of 'The precision, tonal refinement and attention to shape brought stand behind today's generation of Dukes as they step out the three musician's almost uncanny sense of communica- forward with a sound that is described as "bright and See BIG ARTS, page 3B

WHAT'S INSIDE Sam Bailey to s Crew wins U-15 The Sanibel release book, Youth Soccer 4 season wrapped A Sanibel Son up play for 2008 /B9 Looks Back' Wines In The Wild Special to the REPORTER Born and raised on Sanibel Island, Sam Bailey's family history dates back to the late SCCFs fundraiser 1800s, a time when life on this Gulf Coast island "Wines In The Wild" was difficult and the people who lived there were drew many support- hard-working and hardy. ers for their cause / Sam Bailey will sign copies of his autobiography, "A B7 Sanibel Son Looks Back," at the Sanibe3l Communit1y See BAILEY, page 3B HCenter on Dec. 13. E I— —: "" "" "*~" ""- i Sanibel Community House si Screening of Fone's JFK film to host Thanksgiving event A community celebration for the Thanksgiving holi- to benefit Lifelong Learning day will be held this Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Sanibel Community House, located at 2173 Periwinkle Way. According to eventplanners, The Sanibel Community Special to the REPORTER the Lifelong Learning al Boca Grande program initiat- Band will provide entertainment. The band will begin The Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center ed by Friends last year. Tickets for the event are $20 playing at 6:45 p.m., "which will be followed by the welcome the return of Andrew Fone with his latest and include a wine and cheese reception in the Ecumenical Service and fellowship with the pilgrims. film, "At the Center of the World — Hyannisport and Woman's Club Room immediately after the screening. Among the participants scheduled to appear at the the Presidency of John F. Kennedy," to be presented The timing of the Boca Grande showing is espe- service are: on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. at the Community cially significant since it falls just a few days after the • Mayor Mick Denham and City Manager Judie Center Auditorium. 45th anniversary of the assassination of the President, Zimomra Fone, well-known to islanders for his "Children of an event that powerfully affected the lives of many • Rev. Dale Kent and Rev. Denise Terry from Sanibel China" films and for "Lady of the Sound," was com- island residents and visitors. Congregational Church missioned by the Kennedy Museum Foundation to Fone, a veteran of over 20 years of television jour- • Rev. Douglad Lind from St. Michael's Episcopal = produce this nearly hour-long documentary which, as nalism experience, has covered numerous national and Church he said, captures "more of Kennedy as a person and as international events including the death of Princess • Rev. Daryl Donovan from Sanibel Community H a family man through the stories these people [his Diana, the Israeli-Hezbollah War, the presidential pri- Church family and neighbors] tell." maries, and the Beijing Olympics. He spent many • Rabbi Murray Salzman from Bat-Yam Temple of the Producer-writer-director Fone obtained rare hours at the sea wall in Galveston during Hurricane Islands archival film and photos from the John F. Kennedy Tke and returned from assignment in Baghdad on Oct. • Brad Murray from First Church of Christ, Scientist I Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester, 25. In addition, musical talents scheduled to perform are: Mass., the National Archives, the John F. Kennedy With his wife Jessica, Fone established and oper- • Jacque Boyce, cantor from St. Isabel Catholic Library Foundation and CBS News, where he was a ates Pearl River Productions, a small film documen- Church producer for eight years. tary company on Cape Cod, visit www.pearlriver.tv. • Jerry Frantz, pianist from Sanibel Community Fone, a frequent visitor with his family to the . Tickets for the special screening on Tuesday, Nov. Church island, selected the Friends to benefit from the second 25 can be purchased in advance at the Friends' office • Jonathan Skaggs and the LOGOS chorus from public performance of this film. Us world premiere at the community center or call 239-964-0827 for Sanibel Community Church was at a gala at the Hyannisport Club in early October. more information, • The BIG ARTS Band with director Don Knowland All proceeds from the local showing will support • The BIG ARTS Chorus with director Steve Cramer Sharing your blessings with those who are less fortunate makes c Thanksgiving more special for everyone. Please bring non-perishable food items and checks for the Harry Chapin Food Bank and for F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) on Sanibel. Al Brisbane, executive director of the Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Glorida Baker of F.I.S.H. will share information about their organizations and their current needs. o All are invited to stay a for fellowship with apple I cider and cookies, provid- •a ed by Bailey's General s Store and Jerry's Supermarket. For additional informa- tion, contact event coordi- nator Marj Nordstrom at 395-2944.

BIG Arts offering trip to Art Basel Festival in Miami

BIG ARTS will take one- island day bus trip to the world renowned Art Basel Festival in Miami Beach on SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA, FLORIDA Thursday, Dec. 4. Join BIG ARTS for the tour of top galleries with an exciting program of interna- Trie Island Reporter has a long and credible history of To that end, we have improved The Island Reporter. tional exhibitions, parties, reporting hard news to the Sanibel community. It's not always and crossover events featur- It's BIGGER, BETTER and BOLDER. Follow the ing music, film, architecture, pretty; we all wish it was. Days of sunshine, nature, art shows community discussion weekly by subscribing today. It's and design. Exhibition sites and ice cream. That's why we're here. But how can a are located in the city's beau- easy to start. Call our office at 239-472-1587, go to our tiful Art Deco District, with- community run that way? The mechanics behind the scenes in walking distance of the web site island-reporter.com, visit us at the Village beach and many beautifully keep it going. Residents and officials at city council meetings restored historic buildings. debate the issues. City workers keep the infrastructure Shopping Center at 2340 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel or The tour will leave Tanger running smoothly. The Island Reporter is the only paper on Outlet Center on Summerlin fill out the form below and mail it to us. Road at 9 a.m. and will Sanibel that keeps this news front and center. It's important return at approximately 9 p.m. The price of the tour is for citizens of Sanibel to keep current on all of the news, pretty $64 per person, which or not. It's where the debate over local policy is reported. Welcome to the conversation. includes fees for transporta- tion and entry into Art Basel. Checks must be written out Yes! I want to get The Island Reporter weekly. Enclosed is my check for my subscription. to TRA Tours' and mailed to or dropped off at BIG ARTS, Attn: Natalie Cunningham, Name 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957. Address There is an option to pur- chase a one-hour guided fes- City State Zip tival tour with art critics. The cost for a guided tour is $16. If you are interested, please Sanibel Delivery $25 Off Sanibel Delivery $31 write a separate check for $16 to 'TRA Tours' and island include it with your trip pay- Return this card to: The Island Reporter • PO Box 809 • Sanibel, FL 33957 ment. If you have any further questions about the trip, please e-mail Natalie Cunningham at ncunning- [email protected] or call BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER. BIG ARTS at 239-395-0900. Zontians to honor Dee Congress by 2 establishing new 'Sugar Bowl Fund' I Submitted by CYNDY LORRY Zonta Club for individual women, this new fund, which A beloved member of Zonta — Dee Congress is part of the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida, passed away this past summer. To honor Inc., extends its reach to organiza- H Dee's memory and her desire to improve tions and individuals. Under the the status of local women, Sanibel- auspices of the Zonta Foundation of = Captiva Zontians recently unanimously Southwest Florida, this fund will approved the establishment of the "Dee provide relatively small, out-of- Congress Memorial Sugar Bowl Fund," cycle grants to non-profit organiza- § In past years, Congress initiated the tions whose purpose is consistent z Zonta Club's "Sugar Bowl Fund" for with Zonta's mission "...to improve local women in need. Her hope was that the lives of women." These organi- e this fund would shortcut the lengthy zational grants will be available to re process required by the Zonta Foundation Zonta Club service partners and | of Southwest Florida, Inc., a 501(c)(3) local 501(c) (3) organizations to BIG ARTS organization, to provide these emergency help individuals. p New Orleans' own Dukes of Dixieland will perform funds, which were not budgeted by the If you would like to join us by at BIG ARTS next weekend. Foundation. Congress believed that it was honoring Dee in this manner, con- e important for neighbors to help neighbors tributions may be made to the Zonta and always wanted this to be a primary Foundation of Southwest Florida, - goal of from page 1 Inc., P.O. Box 1244, Sanibel, FL BIG ARTS Zonta. 33957. All contributions to the Dee the 1920s. He began attending live opera celebration is a $30 one-time "new mem- While a Congress Memorial. Sugar Bowl at the old Met when he was in graduate bership" offering. Sugar Bowl Fund will be fully tax-deductible. school, and is an active supporter of the This special offer, which starts on Fund contin- For further information, send

Starlight Dukes of Dixieland SCCF First *t Sanibel Uncorked! Auction Mondays ^ Sanibel's inau- The Grammy award- gural Winter Wine nominated Dukes of Come to the SCCF Festival will be The 14th Annual Starlight Auction to Dixieland return to BIG Nature Center (3333 San- benefit A.R.C, will be held at 6 p.m. at held on Saturday, ARTS for an 8 p.m. per- Cap Road) for the monthly Dec. 13 from 4 to 8 Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort formance on Nov. 29". First Mondays series start- Myers. Tickets, priced at $70 p.m. at The Dunes Call 395-0900 for tick- ing at 10 a.m. Call the Golf and Tennis each, are available by calling BIG ARTS ets or information, f* r\ SCCF at 472-2329 for 239-841-0810. Club. Call 472- a home far all the arts additional information. 0836 for details. H Giving Sam Bailey booksigning Holiday Bazaar 99 Jacaranda 7 C.R.O.W. Tree Island legend Sam at Senior Center golf event Bailey will be signing Golfers are wanted to CROW'S Giving copies of "A Sanibel Son The Island Seniors Holiday Tree Festival will be Bazaar will be held on Saturday, take part in the 20th Looks Back" on Dec. 13 Annual Jacaranda Golf held Dec. 7 at The from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sanctuary Golf Club Sanibel Civic Center on Library Tournament, held on Dec. Sanibel Community 7 at The Dunes Country Sanibel Island, FL (2801 Wulfert Road). Center (2173 Periwinkle Way. Call Carole Fallon at 395- 239-472-3644 Call 395-0050 to Way). 2115 for more information. Club. For additional make reservations. details, call 472-1771. Former Sanibel art gallery offering free shipping to military addresses Aboriginals: Art of the First Association and the Southwest Person, a former Sanibel Island Association for Indian Art. gallery now working exclusively "Whether or not the recipient online, announces a special offer to shares beliefs in special powers, the people who want to send healing and fact of the gift represents a material protective gifts to friends and loved wish of good health, protection and ones in the military. power to the person receiving it," Through its ZuniLink.com Web WE SUPPORT Waites added. "We are happy to pay site — www.ZuniLink.com — the OUR TROOPS & our thanks and do our part by offer- SEAFOOD gallery will ship gifts of Zuni fetish ing free shipping." *tf our Mafood ware any frashar, carvings to any military address at FAMILIES Orders from Aboriginals: Art of we would be serving It under water." no charge. Also included are ship- the First Person may be placed ments to domestic addresses of online or with an appointment visit ESPN at Both Locations members of the armed services. the owners — Susanne and William T "We think it is especially appro- Aboriginals: Art of the First Ernest Waites — by calling 239-482- ••outtful Downtown Sanftva priate at this time of giving and grat- Person was formerly located in 7025 or 800-305-0185. ottO-C Pirn Avtnut • 472-4U1 itude to offer this free service," said Sanibel's Village Shopping Plaza More information about the offer ZuniLink owner William Ernest and retains its membership in the and the special qualities of Zuni LAIY Waites. "Zuni fetish carvings are Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of ••autttut Downtown »onlb*l fetish carvings can be found at the considered by Native Americans to Commerce. The gallery is a member ZuniLink Web site, located at 1OW Pwhvlnfci* Way • 472-6*19 possess special powers of protection of the Lee County Alliance for the www.ZuniLink.com/ZuniLink- and healing." • ' . v Arts-, th." Indian Arts and Crafts Millitary-Shipping-Page.htm. y ffl AROUND THE ISLAND 33 When: Guided trail walks at 9 Bay! Paddle with a naturalist Beach and Shelling cruise to premier Sanibel and out by the Lighthouse. I a.m. on Tues., Wed. & Fri. through the mangrove forest along barrier island state park. Pack a lunch, A guided walk through the inte- the Commodore Creek Water Trail. your swimming gear and adventurous Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Eco- rior wetlands and micUisland ridges Learn about the rich backbay spirit! • Tours: Rentals daily. Tours 9 to 11 of the Center Tract, with discussion ecosystem and the creatures that live Full-Day: Adults $45, Child $35 a.m. 5 of native hahits, natural and cultural there. Includes kayak rental for the Paddle through Larry's Lagoon, Half-Day: Adults $35, Child $20 Adventures in 3 history and preservation efforts. entire day. (1.5 hours with natural- Paradise along Stingray Bay through the Meet at Nature Center and proceed ist, then you can keep the kayak out Mangrove Forest. Discover where a Port Sanibel Marina to trails. Free to members and chil- on your own afterwards.) Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island manatee visit, dolphins feed, birds dren, $3 for non-members. 14341 Port Comfort Road flock and eagles nest! 10 Ji.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Myers •z Sunset Rookery Paddle: Call c Trails for schedule Escape to this quaint seaside village Phone: 239-472-8443 eg If you can't make the guided Join us as the sun goes down on with banyan trees, historic churches, Island Happenings &" tours (see Otters and Others), we a paddle to the Rookery Islands as lighthouse, unique shops and restau- Backwater Fishing: Daily 9 n have trail maps in the Nature Center hundreds of birds return to roost for rants. a.m. to noon. for the four miles of trails in our the night. Days offered vary, please Adults $45, Child $35 All fishing equipment, bait, tack- le and license provided. Center Tract. These trails cover call for current schedule. (2V2 e ^^^ upland and wetland hours) o •rifl habitats, and there Dolphin & Wildlife Adventure Sealife Encounter Excursion: 00 mjpm,is an observation 4 to 5:30 p.m. Daily 12:30 to 3 p.m. pp tower for a bird's Join the marine biologist/natural- Narrated by the Sanibel Captiva ist and cruise aboard "Miss eye view of the Conservation Foundation. This is an Sanibel River (really a slough) that Paradise" for a hands-on learning excellent cruise to view dolphins and experience for the whole family runs the length of the Center Tract. Touch Tank other wildlife in their natural setting. Exploration: Call for schedule complete with touch tanks and Get to know our local marine life Adults $25, Child $15 aquariums! See everything from a" seahorses to dolphins. Wear your n Tarpon Bay Explorers during an interactive touch tank n presentation with a marine biolo- beach shoes and bring your towels. N 900 Tarpon Bay Road Sunset Sightseeing re gist. Discover first-hand the crea- 3 Phone: 239-472-8900 tures beneath the- surface, including Time varies with sunset (call for Shelling the Outer Islands: Sanibel Senior Center schedule) n conchs, sea urchins, seastars, horse- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2401 Library Way Tram Tour Protect Wildlife and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. shoe crabs and more. Enjoy the fresh sea air and live music 472-5743 t and Take the Tram!: Daily except while watching the sun set over the Cruise to the Outer Islands for as Fridays Gulf of Mexico. Shelling and lunch at Barnacle Ongoing programs xs Join a naturalist aboard an open- Phil's. Cruise through San Carlos air tram for a tour of Wildlife Drive Captiva Cruises Adults $25, Child $15 Aerobics — Monday, Bay, by the rookery and spoil Wednesday and Friday at 8 and at 'Ding' Darling through the heart 11401 Andy Rosse Lane islands while enjoying dolphins, of the refuge. Sit back and relax Captiva 9:30 a.m. Sailing Cruises herons, egrets and Computer Classes while learning the basics of the Phone: 239-472-5300 osprey! Wear beach ecosystem and its numerous inhabi- Times vary November 20-21. Web: www.captivacruiscs.com (call for shoes and bring your tants. 90 minutes. towels. Bridge — Monday and schedule) . T Wednesday at 1 p.m. Nature & Sea Life Cruise: Call Cabbage Key or Useppa Lunch & for schedule Two-hour Mah Jongg — Tuesday and Dolphin Afternoon Thursday at 1 p.m. See wildlife up close while cruis- cruises ^L- 10 a.m. to 3 pjn. Dolphin Cruise: Step — Tuesday and ing the tranquil waters of Tarpon aboard a 40- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Bay. With a naturalist by your side, Cruise Pine Island Sound, the prime foot Sailing Thursday at 8:45 a.m. and Saturday 3:30 to 5 p.m. Yoga — Thursday at 10 a.m. discover manatees and dolphins and habitat of dolphins. Visit unique island Catamaran. Cruise through San Carlos and 9 observe amazing bird life on the destination where A spectacu- Pine Island Sound to see and learn XS rookery islands. Includes touch tank lunch is available at lar Gulf of about the mangrove islands and © exploration. An excellent program waterfront restaurants. Mexico sailing adventure. estuaries where Calusa Indians once I for all ages. And don't forget our Adults $35, Child $20 Adults $45, Child $35 lived. Learn the history, see the dol- popular Breakfast and Evening phins! cruises, too! (Daytime, 90 minutes; Send us your news! Evening, 2 hours) Cayo Costa State Park Private Cruise Expeditions Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Daily. E-mail Beach & Shelling Times are customized to guests needs Call for departure time. sancapnews@breezenews Guided Kayak Trail Tour: Half-day (9 a.m. to Beach, shelling, lunch or sailing i-cus- Complimentary champagne is papers.com Daily at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 1 noon and 1 to 4 p.m.) tom tours." Boats can accommodate served as you cruise out by Bird p.m. and Full-day (TO a.m. to groups of 1-6 and 7-48 passengers. Island where all the birds come to Phone — 239-472-1587 A great introduction to Tarpon 4 p.m.) roost for the night, along the coast of Fax — 239-472-8398

ENTERTAINMENT O\ vm FRIDAY, 21 SATURDAY, 22 SUNDAY, 23 MONDAY, 24 TUESDAY, 25 WEDNESDAY, 26 THURSDAY, 27 JACARANOA Renata Renata Cat-Man Mario & 8:30 to 12:30 Marci & Tina 1223 Periwinkle Way Renada Renada Buckeye Ken 8:30 to 12:30 472-1771 Insanti Jazz, dance Jazz, dance TWEEN WATERS No Entertainment Crab Races No Entertainment 15951 Captiva Dr. Vintage Vinyl Vintage Vinyl No Entertainment No Entertainment 472-5161 RC OTTER'S Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon -. Afternoon - Afternoon - 11596 Andy Rosse Ln Steve McDougall Royce Allgood Ira Wilkes Royce Allgood Steve McDougall Royce Allgood Noble Hockmeister 395-1142 Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Frank Thomson Pat McCune Chris Workman Royce Allgood Pat McCune Pat MrHunp Pat McCune KEYLIME BISTRO Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - Afternoon - 11509 Andy Rosse Ln Noble Hockmeister Chris Workman Mark Vee Chris Workman Mark Vee Ira Wilkes Frank Thomson 395-4000 Evening - Evening • Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Evening - Pat McCune Ira Wilkes David Johnson Frank Thomson Chris Workman Steve McDougall Frank Thomson ELLINGTON'S JAZZ 937 East Gulf Dr Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Quartet Dan ny.Sinoff Quartet Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Trio Danny Sinoff Quartet 337-5299 Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet Dan Miller-Trumpet Dan Miller -Trumpet w/Geo. Williams Dan Miller -Trumpet DOLCEVfTA 1224 Periwinkle Way Maurice Lomonaco Joe McCormick & Soli & Andre Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Joe McCormick Woody Brubaker 472-5555 w/ Woody Brubaker Marvilla Marzan THE ISLAND COW Nightly 6 - 9:30 pm Greg Watts Diana Lynn Buckeye Ken Buckeye Ken Greg Watts Dan Confreo Diana Lyar 2163 Periwinkle Way THE MUCKY DUCK 5 - 9 pm/472-3434 Buckeye Ken Greg Roche Mark Dupuy Dan Confrey Gene Federico Buckeye Ken Andy Rosse Ln -

TRADERS Tues & Thu 8 -11 pm Danny Morgan Danny Morgan & Friends & Friends 1551 Periwinkle Way BLUE GIRAFFE 2075 PertwinkleWay Gessiey 472-2525 Reed CASAYBEL RESORT Dan Tutor Danny Morgan & Friends Danny Morgan & Friends Sunday Brunch 12 - 2:30 pm 2255 W. Gulf Dr. 6:30-10:00 pm 1:00-4:00 pm 472-9200 " Thistle Lodge Coconuts Bar & Grill Thistle Lodge Dining Room , 6:30 -10:00 pm , , 1:00-4:00 pm Dining Room. ' Coconuts Gar & Grill Cup Stomping, hot dogs at LOGOS 0) 5K walk to focus on suicides; Last week, Logan Sales was crowned the coveted Cup a P- Stomping Champion of the 2008^09 LOGOS year. It was probably the delicious Schnappcr's Hot Dogs that gave the kids their cup-stomping energy. Both the table par- o Fees will go to resource center ents and the kids enjoyed their "dogs" to the last bite. a Thank you, Schnappers! By DREW WINCHESTER lem. able, but she speculates the majority The cup-stomping technique is improved each year as [email protected] According to Cervasio, Lee of suicides are in the 40-50 age the kids licked the rim of their cup before stomping it in Confirmed suicides are up this County has had 106 confirmed sui- group, possibly another telltale sign order to make the loudest noise. The lesson for the night year in Lee County; it is a tragic if cides through Nov. 15. In 2007 there of the economy's devastating effects. fit in beautifully as the kids learned about "stomping out" S not sobering reality for Virginia 'it's up and it's scary" she said. and saying "no" to the wrong things in their life. "From the phone calls we receive ... LOGOS held is each Wednesday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. O Ccrvasio, whose son took his own life in the spring of 2006. a lot has to do with the economy. and is open to kids Pre-3 through Fifth Grade at Sanibel An Air Force veteran who had a To Go People are losing their jobs, their Community Church, located at 1740 Periwinkle Way (next to Jerry's). You can still enroll your kids in LOGOS 53 passion for serving the community, homes, the things they worked for their whole lives." by calling the church office at 472-2684. Angelo Cervasio ended his life at What age 24. Virginia, seeking solace Registration fees are $10 per somewhere in Southwest Florida, C.A.R.E.S. 2nd Annual walker. Fees include breakfast, Holly and Ivy Bazaar returns Dec. 5 H found it impossible to locate an out- "Survivors Stepping Ouf 5K Walk lunch and a T-shirt. reach program. Proceeds will go toward helping When The Women's Guild of Sanibel Community Church It was not long after that she keep the resource center afloat, will be holding its annual Holly and Ivy Bazaar on formed C.A.R.E.S., or Community Saturday, Nov 22 where information, counseling and Friday, Dec. 5 from noon to 9 p.m. Awareness in Recognizing and 11:30 a.m. support are available. There will be many handmade items and gifts to pur- Educating on Suicide, to fill an obvi- It is all aimed at changing the chase for your Christmas gift-giving, many great items ous need throughout the region. Where taboo that suicide should not be dis- for Silent Auction and yummy baked goods will be ready "We had no signs,"no idea some- Tarpon Point Marina cussed openly, and at hopefully pre- for your selection. thing was going on," she said of her Cape Coral venting future loss with the proper Please come and join us. All proceeds go for local, son's death. 'LI sought out some help education. state and international mission work. in our community and realized there Registration Then there is Angelo's legacy, In addition, lunch will be served from noon until 3 was nothing available." $10 per walker which Cervasio felt she must carry p.m. C.A.R.E.S. recently opened Us on, for him, herseff and anyone who Call 472-2684 or visit www.SanibelChurch.com for resource center in Cape Coral to needs help. additional details. help fill that gap, and now it is turn- "All he wanted to do was serve ing to the community for help. his community. He accomplished I On Saturday, the second annual most of it but for whatever reason he o "Survivors Stepping Out" 5K walk were 94, and 102 in 2006 through the decided to end his life. So, I'm fin- Rec Center hosting Yoga will be held at Tarpon Point Marina same date. ishing up his work, taking over to honor those lost to suicide and to Cervasio said the organization where he left off," she added. Mini Retreat on Nov. 22 bring attention to the growing prob- does not have any full statistics avail- On Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Sanibel Recreation Center is sponsoring a "Stress Management Yoga Mini-Retreat." Participants will experience yoga's effects on stress relief in this beginner-friendly retreat. Attendees will perform a variety of poses and breathing exercises specifically designed to relieve physical and men- tal stress. This class is suitable for beginners to advanced students of all fitness and stress levels. Registration is only $35 for Rec Center members and $45 for non-mem- bers. Both retreats are being conducted by Dr. Susan Pataky and will be held at the Sanibel Recreation Center, located at 3880 Sanibel Captiva Road. To register for either retreat, call the Rec Center at 472- 0345. Visit the City of Sanibcl's Web site at www.mysani- bel.com for more information about the Sanibel Recreation Center.

Source: City of Sanibel horse Senior Center offering new 'Waist Management' meetings Looking for healthy nutrition information? Mutual support and discussion promoting wellness and food selection? Every Friday at noon, "Waist Management" attendees discover alternative, food options to meet personal goals Ask us how we can and maintain healthier lifestyles. make you stand Meetings are held at the Sanibel Senior Center, locat- ed at 2401 Library Way. out too! For more information or to register to improve your health and fitness through better nutrition and mutual support, call the Sanibel Senior Center at 472-5743.

Source: City of Sanibel Volunteers needed to assist Introducing Now you at 2008 Florida Senior Games The EZ to Use Blue Book! The 2008 Florida Senior Games will be held in Lee have a Better County and the City of Cape Coral early next month, from Dec. 6 to 14. We are happy and proud to publish Alternative! This is the third consecutive year the games will be quality directories for your eommunity. held in Southwest Florida and more than 2,000 senior ath- letes are expected to participate in nine days of competi- Our 31 years of serving the Lee County tion. Volunteers play an important role in the Florida area represents our commitment to an Senior Games State Championships. Each year, more than affordable yellow pages alternative. 200 volunteers play an integral part in organizing the games. For more "information call: The Florida Sports Foundation and Lee County Parks We will be your local yellow page and Recreation is currently seeking volunteers for a vari- connection to Better Rates, Better 239-768-2646 ety of jobs such as helping with registration and stuffing goodie bags. Volunteers will receive a volunteer t-shirt, Exposure and Better Results. goodie bag and an invitation to the "Celebration of Athletes," a catered reception and event. Anyone interested in volunteering can log on to www.leeparks.org or www.flasports.org and download a volunteer application. Return applications to: Kathy Cahill, 3410 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33916, fax them to 239-432-2030 or e-mail them-to [email protected] For more information about volunteering at the 2008 JSWTA Yellow Pages Seaaeetton Florida Senior Games, call 239-432-2159 or go online to www.leeparks.org or www.flasports.org

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ALL PHOTOS VANDY MAJOR Bob Wigley, Patti Sousa and George Sousa. Sigrid Kilger, Linda Hooper and Helmut Cordes. Jeff Siwicke and Jenny Evans.

Pat Harig, Bette Harlg, Fran Cameron, Wendy Cerdan and Sally Reed. John Schubert, Bob Wigley, Ann Moran, Donna Schubert and Jen Schubert.

Erick Lindblad, Ellen Lindblad, Linda Uhler and Dee Serage-Century. Chip Roach, Mike Dutton, Nancy Roach and Gary Dutton.

Melissa Upton, Joan Kain and Wally Kain. Lana Jacobs, Janie Frese and Viki Coen. Amy Lou Waters, Tom Sharbaugh and Judie Sharbaugh. oc a ISLAND WORSHIP ax Bat-Yam Temple of the Islands, Shabbat worship services will be 9 a.m. Full service with Sunday School and nursery held at the Sanibel Congregational United Church at 2050 11 a.m. Full service 0o0 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel every Friday evening at 8 p.m. Rabbi o Murray Saitzman. Call 472-8068. Elevators for easy access to sanctuary. Church office open Monday-Friday 472-0497 Captiva Chapel by the Sea, 11580 Chapin Lane, 472-1646. Also see www.sanibelucc.org Sunday Service 11 a.m. Rev. Joyce Kelly. St. Isabel Catholic Church, 3559 Sanibel-Captiva Road, 472- First Church of Christ, Scientist, 2950 West Gulf Drive, 472- 2763. Rev. Christopher Senk. Sunday Mass: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. • 8684. Sunday services 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Communion Service on Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. • Daily Reading room open Mon. Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30 i Testimony meetings Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. a.m. Confession by appointment. Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684. Dr. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2304 Periwinkle Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor; Barb Nave, Associate Pastor; Tom Way, 472-2173. Rector Donald Fishburne; Associate Rector Suzy' CM Walsh, Youth Pastor; Ruth Ann Skaggs, Interim Children's Director. Post. Services: Sunday at 8 & 10:30 a.m'. Saturday at 5 p.m., O Childcare available at all services. Sanibel Community Church is a Wednesday 9 a.m. (healing) & 6 p.m. (Evensong). Christ-centered non-denominational church. Sunday worship hours: Unitarian Universalists of the Islands meet the first Sunday of • 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion each month - November - April - at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall • 9 a.m. Contemporary Service with Kids' Church (2nd Floor) of Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, • 10:45 a.m. Traditional service with full choir. 2050 Periwinkle Way. Rev. Margaret L. Beard is our speaker. A stimulating talk and dis- Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 cussion follow Rev. Beard's presentation. Periwinkle Way Across from Periwinkle Place Shopping Ctr. A potiuck dinner is held in a member's home on the third Sunday Sunday worship: _ • of each month (time varies)". Please call Ruth lyengar at 395-1438 s for more information. o 7:45 a.m. Informal abbreviated service i Bell Tower Shops to host Deer Santa Auction Experience a spectacular holiday event! Tower Shops Tree Lighting Event All area residents and visitors are invited to In conjunction with Friday Fest, music will How many people do you the Deer Santa Auction at the Bell Tower be provided by the John Chapman Jazz Team. Shops on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. to All Bell Tower Shops and restaurants will be benefit Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida, open for holiday shopping and dining. want to see your ad? a non-profit organization providing resources Voices tor Kids is dedicated to insuring to Guardian ad Litem Program that no abused or neglected child should have This first time event will feature life size to go to court alone. Funding is critical for the reindeer decorated by artists, area businesses, continuation of programs that provide assis- Placing your ad is fast, schools restaurants and shops. Each reindeer tance to these child victims. © will be a unique "one of a kind" creation and Please join us for a festive holiday evening will be available for silent auction purchase. under the stars. For move information or to a The top three reindeer will be offered for live reserve concert seating, please call Voices for easy & effective auction by .celebrity auctioneer Mandy Kids at 239.997 KIDS (5437) or visit the Connell of WINK News Radio. Voices for Kids Web site at www.voices- All reindeer will be available for preview forkids.org. 1. Create your secure username beginning Friday night, Nov. 28 at The Bell & password 2. Choose your category Beware of Oompa-Loompas! 3. Create your ad as you want it to appear 4. Choose enhancements to make your ad stand out from the rest 5. It's that easy!

VANDY MAJOR The Sanibel School's Performing Arts Class presented four showings of "Willy Wonka"on Nov. 6,7,13 and 14,The dual-cast musical included cast members Alex Petrikas (Willy Wonka), Savannah DeBarr (The Candy Man/Oompa-Loompa), Lauren Hayes (Charlie-Act I), Laney Fay (Charlie- Act II), Ali Luft (Grandma Josephine/Oompa-Loompa), Christianna Messinger (Grandma Georgina/Oompa-Loompa), Jamie Roberts (Grandpa George/Oompa-Loompa), Mark Thomas (Grandpa Joe), Mirella Miville (Augustus Gloop), Casey Wexler (Mrs. Gloop), Dara Craig (Veruca Salt-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), Kelsey Congress (Veruca Salt-Act Il/Oompa- Loompa), Andy Perez (Mr. Salt),Tricia Garmager (Violet Beauregarde-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), Dana Congress (Violet Beau regarde-Act Il/Oompa- Loompa), Katie Dupree (Mrs. Beau regarde-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), IMaggie Anderson (Mrs. Beau regarde-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), Crystal Falde (Mike Teevee-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), Kimberley Breece (Mike Teevee-Act Il/Oompa-Loompa), Hal lie Stufano (Ms. Teevee-Act I/Oompa- Loompa), Whitaker Avedikian (Ms. Teevee-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), Katherine Strange (James/Oompa-Loompa), Jill Richter (Matilda/Oompa- Loompa), Katina Fauteux (Phineous Trout/Oom pa-Loom pa), Jacqueline Cloutier (Mr. Bucket-Act I/Oompa-Loompa), Christina Aulino (Mr. Bucket- Act Il/Oompa-Loompa), Chloe Allen (Mrs. Bucket-Act l/Oompa-Loompa) and Jessica Simmonds-Short (Mrs. Bucket-Act Il/Oompa-Loompa). The play was directed and produced by Joseph M. Angelo and the sound r.com technician was Mariah Budd. ISLAND REPORTER SPORTS NOVEMBER 20, 20089 FC Dallas, Galaxy and Crew capture ISLAND SPORTS ROUNDUP Sanibel Youth Soccer championships Submitted by KIRK WILLIAMS and Sam Roberts scored on a long range FC Dallas, Galaxy and the Crew were shot for the Revolution. Rachel Wexler the winners in their respective divisions played strong defense for the Revolution in last weekend's Sanibel Youth Soccer as she returned from an injury suffered Championships. early in the season. FC Dallas was matched up against reg- In the U-12 third place game, the ular season champion Real Salt Lake in Wizards finished the year strong with a the U-10 finals. FC Dallas came out with win over the Earthquake. a strong defensive line-up against the The U-15 championship game saw the powerful offense of Real Salt Lake. Crew take on the Rapids for the ninth Although Real Salt Lake controlled much time this season. Previously, each team of the game, the defensive strategy had won four games and lost four games. worked as FC Dallas was able to keep True to form, the game was a closely con- Real Salt Lake off the Scoreboard and tested battle. managed three counter-attack goals to The Crew jumped out to 3-1 lead only take the victory. to see the Rapids claw back to tie the • In the U-10 third place game, Chivas game 3-3 with only four minutes to go. USA outscored DC United 4-2. With Rapids star Jesse Mitchell out with In the U-12 division, the Galaxy took an injury, the Crew poured it on in the last on the Revolution. Galaxy got on the few minutes to take a 5-3 win. Scoreboard first with an early goal that More than 200 players from ages four was quickly matched by the Revolution. to 14 participated in Sanibel Youth Soccer The score remained tied for most of the this season. The league will be sending first half before Kelsey Congress scored several teams to off-island tournaments off a corner kick from her brother Josh. this winter and will also host summer Not to be outdone, Josh then scored him- camps next summer. For more informa- self as Galaxy took a 4-1 half time lead. tion, contact Kirk Williams at 472-0871 The teams then matched second half or visit www.sanibelsoccer.org. goals as Jill Richter scored for the Galaxy 2008 Sanibel Youth Soccer Teams Riley Mann, Katie Perez and Ryan U-6 Teams JEFF LYSIAK Weisse. Game action from Saturday's championship battle between the Crew and GALAXY the Rapids. Two late goals secured the 5-3 victory for the Crew. Sponsor: Jerry's Foods WIZARDS : Coaches: Heidi Simmorids-Short and Sponsor: Banner Pool Service John Sprecher Coach: Craig Holston SANIBEL REC CENTER CALENDAR Players: Erik Bohacek, Rebecca Players: Arianna Dowling, Jack Heidrick, Liam Holston, Hannah Congress, Dakota Debarr, Grace Gerlach, 3880 Sanibel-Captiva Road Kyle Rothwell, Amy Sanchez, Max Kendrick, Kenny Kouril, Carson Simmonds-Short, Jackson Sprecher, Liebetrau, Osa Nuenlist-Zavala, Meleah Phone: 239-472-0345 McKenna Sprecher and Preslon Towle. Thomas, Ronald Upton and Trevor Zamniak. DYNAMO Hours of Operation U-8 Teams Sponsor: The Bean Monday through Friday Saturday and Sunday Coach: David Fowler 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Players: Tristen Brown, Jay Fowler, RED BULLS Tyler Johns, Ryan Johns, Eric McCrann, Sponsor: VIP Realty WATER ACTIVITES Kayla Nette, Alyssa Perez, Tye Robison, Coaches: Randy Wesley and Elizabeth ^ FACILITY HOURS Talia Tumminello and Max Vaughn. Ireland Private Swim Lessons Land Aerobics Players: Daniel Hayes, Josh Heald, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Morning sessions: Mondays, REVOLUTION Grace Ireland, Grant Ireland, Camilo from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to Sponsor: Billy's Rentals Lilleslatten, Ashley Thibaut, Karoline All ages 11:15a.m. Coach: John Lemmon Tyrrell, Kellie Weisse and Mya Wesley. Cost: $20 per 30 min. for members, Evening sessions: Mondays and Players: Peter Basturk, Liam Deal, $25 per 30 min. for non-members Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tanner Deal, Lara Kendall, John Labar, Instruction is tailored to the partici- One hour cardio to music class including (Continued on page 11) pant's needs: from basic swim instruc- stretching, warm-up and cool down. Michael Lemmon, Arabella Lilleslatten, tion to improving stroke efficiency and Members are encouraged to bring a mat endurance. Private swim lessons are or towel. scheduled on an individual basis by the Recreation Department's Aquatics Weight Room Staff. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Shallow Water Aerobics Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. from 9 to 10 a.m. Cost: Included with membership Open Gym This class will be held in the exercise Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 pool for attendees who desire a low- p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. impact workout in warmer, shallow Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. water. Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Deep Water Aerobics Game/Teen Room Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 to 10 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Cost: Included with membership " Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This class will be held in the lap pool Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. for participants who desire a low- impact workout in cooler, deeper Tennis Courts water. (Reserve court time by calling 472-0345) Home Away Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 Aqua Jogging p.m. Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $5 per class for members, $6.25 Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. November November November per class for non-members This specialized class will be held in 4> the lap pool for those who desire a 20 21 22 low-impact cardiovascular workout in at at deeper water while utilizing aqua jog- Off Augusta Augusta ging equipment such as belts and 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ankle resistance. Masters Swimming u November November November November November Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost: $28 per year for members, $35 23 24 25 26 27 per year for non-members Masters Swimming is a program for at serious swimmers ages 18 and over o Off . Off Gwinnett Off Off designed to improve stroke technique 7:05 p.m. and to build endurance. Fishing up and down with the temperature Bass tournament donates all It's that time holes during low water. Pilchards and of year where pinfish worked on the points and in the ^A ^^ imtmm the quality of potholes anglers faired well, with a proceeds to Lee youth program fishing really variety of shrimp or fish imitation arti- depends on the ficials. A few large trout are also mixed By CONNOR HOLMES (Marisa) loves it. She's never shot archery weather. We in with the reds; we released one that [email protected] . - before." mention the measured 26 inches, a really big trout Some kids played video games Saturday Jessie Cowart, 11, got involved in the weather changes for this time of year. morning. program with friends Josh, 11, and Brittany, often, but this Closer to the Gulf, anglers working Some watched television. 7. month it can bar edges on the inside and along the A few might have even been getting into 'The biggest thing I like about it is they make a critical surf on the outside are hooking up with get a lot of discipline," said Deb Cowart, By BILL RUSSELL, mischief— but not those involved with the difference in a few pompano and flounder. Small or Sheriff's. Youth Activities League, who Jessie's mother. "He likes it very, very On The Water your fishing peanut white and pink jigs often tipped were hard at work helping weigh and well." results. with a small piece of shrimp covered a release fish caught during the second-annu- Cowart said using the bow and arrow The water is cooling down to the lot of area and was a good choice for al Cape Coral Bass Club's Catch and safely and correctly teaches youths to be point where just a couple degrees bait when slowly bounced along the Release Bass Tournament. responsible. The different levels in archery, warmer or cooler can really turn the fish bottom. Fresh shrimp or frozen sand The tournament, with an entry fee of she said, gives them goals to strive for. on or completely turn them off. You fleas was also a good choice when $100 per boat, filled Lake Kennedy with 44 "(Jessie's) mission is to get a 41 (bow- especially notice it inshore where the fished on a number two hook with a boats vying for the win from about 6:30 man)," she added. shallow water is more susceptible to small enough sliding egg sinker to keep a.m. to 2 p.m. The Cape Coral Bass Club was able to it on bottom. quick swings in temperature. Money raised from the tournament was raise $2,500 to donate to SYAL, according This past week was the perfect Offshore, a mix of fish was reported. donated to the SYAL, along with that col- to the club's president, Jim Lewis. example. We started off with a cool- King mackerel were still running from lected for a raffle and 50/50 drawing last "With the economy the way it is, it down and north winds this brought with the passes out to 10 miles. They were Saturday. turned out better than we thought," Lewis it a few slow days of fishing. Then, day- caught on free-lined pilchards with the "One of the things this program does is said. "We thank all our participants; I was time temperatures got up into the 80s outgoing tide in the old shipping chan- teaches teamwork," said Lee County happy to see they turned out at the last and the bite improved each day. Abou.t nei on the west side of Boca Grande Sheriff's Deputy Angelo Vaughn, executive minute." the time fishing was going good, anoth- Pass. Trolling from two to 10 miles out director of SYAL. "The satisfaction I get is Winners of the tournament are as fol- er front hit us over the weekend and its also resulted in catches of kings up to to see these kids out here doing a positive lows: back to square one* 15 pounds. Black and silver or chrome thing; it's the satisfaction of just teaching." • First place went to Chris Petrey and The mid- to late-week snook bite blue mackerel Yo-Zuri Hydro Magnums Everett Rankin with a combined 12.11 trolled behind a planer was a good Vaughn, a 14-year officer with the was going good, although most reported LCSO, started the program in April 2007. pounds. Chris and Everett also won the were below the 28-inch minimum. choice for the kings and also worked for "Big Bass" prize for a single fish at 5.76 gag grouper. Youths in the program are typically eight to These fish were caught in potholes 17 years old, and there are approximately pounds. behind Cabbage Key in northern Pine West of Boca Grande amberjacks 25 to 30 kids involved during a particular • Second place went to Mike Oler and Island Sound and near Wulfert Keys and were caught in good numbers in. a event. They participate in activities such as Don Bee with a combined 8.76 pounds. "Ding" Darling on the bayside of reported depth between 60 and 70 feet. archery and basketball. • Third place went to Wayne Oder and Sanibel. The average size was 22 to 26 About any live bait fish dropped over "It's an excellent turnout," Vaughn said Tom Kesting with a combined 8.19 pounds. inches, with a few reported up to 30 artificial structure worked for AJ's run- of the fishing tournament. • Fourth place went to Robert Watkins inches. Live pinfish or pilchards were ning up to 30 pounds. Goliath grouper and Danny Williams with a combined 7.66 the bait of choice during midday and Rob and Bonnie Mazza came to the and a few keeper-size gag grouper were event with their 12-year-old daughter pounds. fish were blasting small 1op water lures also caught on the structure. Those who sponsored the event include early and late in the day. Marisa, who got involved with SYAL after A little closer to shore, fishermen hearing about it through a classmate. Cape Marine, Balfour Beatty, Bench Nighttime snook anglers scored with pursuing snapper are finding above "The deputies are great," Rob said. Warmers and the City of Cape Coral. line sides while fishing the Matlacha average numbers of triggerfish. Cut "They have a lot of patience with the kids. Bridge and Sanibel Pier from land and squid, mullet and live shrimp took trig- fishing under the Sanibel Causeway gerfish up to 19 inches in depths from from boat. On the bridge in Matlacha, 30 to 50 feet. These guys are fantastic hand-picked shrimp and four- to six- table fare but if you want to catch them inch pinfish worked for fish up to 29 you need to scale down your hook size Miracle taking applications inches. Under the Sanibel Causeway, as they have a small mouth for offshore large diving lures, small live ladyfish fish standards. and horse pilchards hooked fish to 34 One day you're fishing in shorts, the for new Account Executive inches. The fish were hanging close to next you can't get enough layers of structure making it necessary to use a clothing on to stay warm, at least for us Special to the REPORTER Applications will close on Friday, Nov. medium to heavy rig. At the Sanibel natives (we get cold easy). Most of "A community can survive without a 21. Pier, the best bite was during the early them are inshore fish are also natives ballpark, but a ballpark cannot survive Send resume to: Account Executive morning hours. Snook were hooked and live here all year — that's why a lit- without a community." Opportunity, Fort Myers Miracle, while bouncing a red and white bucktail tle change in the thermometer can real- The Fort Myers Miracle have been a 14000 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort jig over the bottom or soaking a chunk ly throw them off... they are not accus- staple on the Southwest Florida enter- Myers, FL 33912. of cut ladyfish near the piling. tomed to it. The good thing, it can all tainment scene for 18 years. Fun, fami- Redfish were not reported in big change in a matter of hours. I have ly, affordable entertainment has brought Kids Holiday Card Contest numbers, most were reported in singles spent many of cold mornings on the memories to last a lifetime to residents and pairs. Fish averaging 17 to 21 inch- water where you spent hours just hop- and visitors alike. We know our com- ing for a bite followed by a sunny after- munity is struggling and the Miracle Hey kids! Miracle Professional es were caught in south Matatcha Pass. Baseball needs your help this They were scattered along shorelines noon, where the fish suddenly turn on a want to lend a hand. feed like there is no tomorrow. With holiday season. The with a hard sand and oyster bottom mix Miracle Professional Baseball Miracle is having between Masters Landing and the fishing, you just never know — that's recently announced that they will part of the fun anticipating what the day a contest for Eighth Avenue canal. Live medium- create an account execu- students in sized shrimp fish under a bobber or will bring. It would get pretty boring if tive position encouraging we knew the results before we even kindergarten with just a small split shot worked best local residents, who con- through fifth during the incoming tide. Flounder and went, but it would be nice once in a sider themselves creative while. grades to help some really nice out-of-season trout thinkers and relationship promote artistic were also caught in these areas. If you have a fishing story or photo builders to apply. Prior creativity — we On the Sound side, the redfish were that you would like to share or for char- experience working in want you to design the cover averaging a little larger from 21 to 26 ter information, please contact me at professional sports of our. official holiday inches. The eastern side of the Sound 239-283-7960 or visit us at www.fish- is not required; card. however, a strong from Regla Island north to Panther Key pineisland.com. Have a safe week and The winning design is holding reds on many of the Island good fishin'. sales background is preferred. will appear on the card points on the rising tide and in the pot- that is sent to our friends and business "The great thing about working for partners. The winner will receive an Miracle Baseball is that it isn't your autographed Miracle bat, six Box Seats Rompala, Thkey, Dareshori and McMahaon capture typical 9-to-5 job. When your group to the Miracle's 2009 home opener and motto is 'Fun is Good,' you* know the honor of throwing out a first pitch at Beachview Men's Golf Association Texas Scramble you're in a world void of cubicles, the game. neckties and the same old routine day All entries must be received at the Submitted by ED O'NEIL They handled it pretty well, though, after day," said Miracle spokesperson with most scores (net) in the 40s. Rich Gary Sharp. Miracle's Hammond Stadium offices by People in Texas probably won't be Friday, Nov. 21. thrilled to learn they have a goofy golf Rompala, Jack Tukey, Gholi Dareshori If you're ready to have fun and help game named for their state. Then again, it and Jim McMahon combined for a 43.5 to enhance the Miracle Baseball experi- Please send or drop off your design might be a Texas trait: wind up and let it take first place. ence then please submit resume by mail to: Miracle Professional Baseball, fly. Don Hummel, Jim Hopson only. No e-mails or phone calls, please. 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912, Attn: Holiday Card. That's exactly what the and Bill Sadd wound up sec- Beachview Men's Golf ond at 44.34. Bill Stell, Bob Association did when they Ritchlin, Tom Fitzgerald and played a Texas Scramble on Steve Clark posted 44.5 for Three-day ARC Lifeguard Training Course Saturday, Nov. 15. It was a third place. normal scramble after the Tn the variable better ball to be offered at Sanibel Recreation Center first shots on each hole... event held on Veterans Day, and that was where the dan-_ The American Red Cross Three Day Recreation Center members and $225 for NQV. II, Bill Fellows, Jim Lifeguard Training Course will be taught at ger lurked. Sauer, Fitzgerald and Jim non-Recreation Center members. Included the Sanibel Recreation Center from Friday in the tuition fee are the participants' text- Each team was required Mulka netted a 116 total. That through Sunday, Nov. beat out the 119 of Barry book and training to take the longest shot off 21-23. . materials. Other pre- the tee on every hole. That meant a rock- Humphries, Richard Croce and Ralph Barton. Rompala, Joe Barbieri and Don Participants are course requirements et into deep woods, deeper water, in a trained in life guard- are available at the palm, tree or anywhere else had to be Maurer and Tom Bolon had a 121 total for third overall. ing, first aid and adult Sanibel Recreation used by all of the team if it traveled the and infant CPR/AED Center's front desk. furthest. In other BMGA news, Dave Bugby for the Professional For more informa- Pretty intelligent guys caught them- was elected president for the new season, Rescuer. Participants with Bill Fellows as vice president and tion, contact the selves surveying the nicest lie and then must be 15 years of age or older at the time Sanibel Recreation Center at 472-0345. realizing that wasn't the "real" ball this Mark Evans following him through the of registration. chairs. time around. . Course tuition is only $180 for Sanibel Source: City of Sanibel Images from Saturday's U-15 championship clash for the Cruickshank Trophy ro

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EARTHQUAKE Sponsor: Sanibel Air Conditioning Coach: Rob Price CREW Players: Nicole Benzrihem, Leah Bordiuk, Dana Sponsor: Bailey's Congress, Maclane Keohane, Colin Maw, Andy Perez, Coaches: John Costa and Mike Robison Corey Pcthers, Devianna Pethers, Scarlet Price and Players: Savannah Biddle, Zachary Costa, Nicholas Joshua Russell. Leonardi, Bella Meyers, Savannah Nippa, Aden Phoenix, Clayton Robison, Marissa Thomas, Carson Towle and Frank Tumminello. REVOLUTION Sponsor: Sotheby's International Realty Coaches: Dan Wexler and Larry Paul U-10 Teams Players: Thomas Coyne, Cole Fernandez, Lauren Lockard, Paul McDonough, Audry Paul, Grace Ann FC DALLAS Paul, Charlie Reinhardt, Sam Roberts and Rachel - Sponsor: Sanctuary Island Electric Wexler. Coaches: Todd Roberts and Joe Ramsey Players: Georgia Congress, Hannah Fay, Allison WIZARDS Gerlach, Anna Hayes, Duane Keohane, Jacob Sponsor: Zurbriggen Financial Lemmon, Courtney Maw, Jacob Ramsey, Mitchell Rice Coaches: Jim Dowling and Blake Evans and Jennifer Roberts. Players: Nicholas Atkinson, Stephanie Crown, James Dowling, Casey Durand, Christopher Evans, DC UNITED Sara Hayes, Jordan Olson, Madison Weigel and Kyle Sponsor: Doc Fords Zurbriggen. Coaches: Mark Marinello and Cem Bastruk Players: Sarah Adler, Jacob Atkinson, Metin U-15 Teams Basturk, Evan Brunner, Deanna Craig, Sam Gruss, Matthew Marinello, Emma Neill, John Pfeifer, Jack Simmonds-Short and Kendall Steele. RAPIDS Sponsor: Lazy Flamingo Coaches: Danny Mitchell and Vince Damico CHIVAS USA Players: Broderick Burns, Michael Damico, Sponsor: Blue Giraffe Samantha Fowler, Lochlainn Kane, Tara Kane, Maven Coaches: Randy DeBarr and Art Cleary Mcintosh, Jesse Mitchell, Mirella Miville, Aldo Players: Sam Arensman, Isaac Bender, Richard Ramirez, Kevin Ruane, Jessica Simmonds-Short, Thomas Cleary, Autumn Debarr, Cameron Donovan, Rocco Smith, Oriana Vargas and Rudy Zahorchak. Emily McCallion, Erin Rich, Olivia Talmage, Maikala Thomas and Emily Walsh. CREW Sponsor: Congress Jewelers REAL SALT LAKE Coaches: Julie Neal and Russ Bogen Sponsor: Hungry Heron Players: Christina Aulino, William Bogen, Chris Coaches: JeffWeige! and Colleen Dcpasquale Christoff, Ty Christoff, Andrew Congress, Adrian Players: Joshua Blacldiurn, Kyle Cemel, Elizabeth Cooper, Nico Farrell, Porter Fay, Ramsey Fisher, Dane Depasquale, Zachary Leonardi, Dahlia Lilleslatten, Johnson,.Micacla Neal, Hallie Stufano, Mark Thomas Maxime Mivile, Jana Mohr, Logan Sales, Karla and Haley Von Harten. ,Sanchezr Alex.Scianimanico and Noah Weigel. ISLAND REPORTER OVEMBER 20, 2008 12 HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY The Virgo moon nudges us to get it together in terms of health. It's not just about fitness or nutrition, though; 4 1 5 8 it's about harmonizing our body, mind and spirit. 8 Improvements in any one area will favorably affect the 1 SUDOKU others. Instead of resolving to make a big change, take 5 6 4 9 SOLUTION action in some small way. 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Duplicate Bridge players continue season On Monday evening, Nov. 17, there 1 — Judy Glaser & Dick Brown were seven tables in play al the Sanibel 2 — Clara & Terry Terrana Community Association. The winners 3 — Belle Lipsky & Lill Waterhouse were: The Sanibel Duplicate Bridge Club North/South meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at the 1 (tie) — Louise & Steve Clark Sanibel Communiy House on Periwinkle 1 (tie) — Ulla & Bogi Von Below Way. For more information, please call 2 — Judy Haralson & Cathy Suthard Susan Willoughby at 281-3258. The late Al Oerter, shown here engaged in the painting process. Inset image East/West is "Impact," an abstract painting created by the Olympic legend.

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Paws and reflect on Sanibel's rich history. Cultural Take a step back in time to the early days of fife on Sanibel during the Lily & Co. Cultural Heritage Heritage Event Event fund-raising party next week! Enjoy live and silent auctions, including pieces from Myra WHEN: Friday,November 14, Roberts, Luke Century and Jim Sprankle. Plus live from 5 to 9 p.m. music, and intriguing displays from the islands' days gone by. Guests will include several genera- WHERE: Lily & Co. Jewelers tions of the Gavin / Walker family — Sanibel's 520 Tarpon Bay Road (across from Bailey's) earliest African-American settlers. Sanibel, FL 33957 Proceeds will benefit the Cultural Heritage CALL: 239-472-2888 Center of the Island. Through pictorial anthro- pology, the nonprofit organization celebrates cultural and ethnic contributions that island resi- dents and guests have made throughout history.

The building that houses Lily & Co. is rich in his- tory. Built sometime around 1915, the building was owned by the Florida Baptist Convention of Jacksonville. In 1929, it opened as a school for African-American elementary grade children, and over the years housed Schoolhouse Art Gallery, a bank and a podiatrist's office. On July 8, 1999, the building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, and is a stop on the Florida Black Heritage Trail.

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