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Island Sun Sanibel PRESORTED MAIL U.S. POSTAGE Seahorse Festival PAID PERMIT #18 This Sunday SANIBEL, FL see page 5 Postal Patron NEWSPAPER VOL. 17, NO. 38 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA MARCH 26, 2010 MARCH/APRIL SUNRISE/SUNSET: 26 7:26 • 7:42 27 7:25 • 7:42 28 7:24 • 7:43 29 7:23• 7:43 30 7:22 • 7:44 31 7:21 • 7:44 1 7:19 • 7:44 You can grab a bite to eat at the food Lions Arts court and try your luck in a raffle drawing Jason Bishop for prizes such as original jewelry from And Crafts Fair Lily & Co. Show Features Plenty of free parking will be avail- Opens Friday able. The requested donation is $4 and Illusions, Humor ore is good for both days; children under 12 than are admitted for free. Raffle tickets are $2 And Pop Music M125 each or $5 for three. IG ARTS on Sanibel presents exhibitors The Sanibel-Captiva Lions Club has America’s hottest illusionist, Jason will fill The been dedicated to helping the less fortu- BBishop, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April Community nate since its inception in 1967. The pro- 2. Bishop performs stunning and origi- House grounds ceeds from the arts and crafts fair will be nal state-of-the-art magic at his shows. on Friday used to support various Lions approved Each show features sleight of hand, and Saturday, charities. To learn more, visit the Web grand illusions, cutting edge Op-Art March 26 and site at www.sanibelcaptivalions.org and illusions, and even close-up magic pro- 27 from 9 a.m. click on “Contributions.” jected onto a huge movie screen. No to 4:30 p.m. for the Sanibel-Captiva Some of the local contributions the other touring illusionist showcases such Lions Club 27th annual Arts & Crafts Lions make go to academic scholarships. a diverse array of talents. Bishop per- Fair. This is a great event for the entire The Lions Scholarship Program funds forms to an outstanding rock and pop family. scholarships for children of island resi- soundtrack. There will be displays of hand-crafted dents and workers, in addition to helping Audiences of all ages will enjoy this creations, including original paintings, handicapped students at Edison State surprisingly funny and truly magical show. sculptures, photographs, jewelry, fur- College. They also contribute to a wide Bishop cuts through the usual hype and niture, and clothing. Live music will be range of sight-related programs focuses on entertaining audiences with continued on page 31 provided by Harry and the Dixie Strollers. continued on page 32 Illusionist Jason Bishop Spring Festival Is Egg Hunt At Community Church Next Weekend he Children’s Education Center of the Islands Spring Festival is next TSaturday, April 3 at Sanibel City Park. Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with an Easter egg hunt for children age four and under. The hunt for children ages five to eight will be at 10:10. Children ages nine to 12 will follow at 10:20. There is no charge for the Easter egg hunt, just bring your own basket. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be games, crafts, contests, pony rides, a bounce house, giant slide, face-painting, pinatas, basketball shoot and sack races. A $10 armband guarantees unlimited fun for kids. Other attractions include a silent auc- tion, Easter basket raffles, guess the jelly beans give-away, balloons, homemade baked goods, and hot dogs. You can also have your child’s picture taken with the Easter Bunny or the ponies. The Children’s Education Center of the Islands is a non-profit school run by a parent board. The school relies heavily on the support of the community and is still Cole Fields invites you to try your luck and in need of volunteers from the Sanibel see if you can guess the number of jelly Last year’s Easter egg hunt and Captiva community to assist with the beans in the jar activities at the Spring Festival. Contact here will be games, fun, food and lots of eggs to find at Sanibel Community benefit the education center’s scholarship Jana Yates at 472-4538 if you can spare Church on Saturday, April 3. All the fun and food begins at 11 a.m. a couple of hours to help out. You won’t fund and general operating expenses. Bank of the Islands is the festival TYoungsters will be separated into age appropriate egg hunting groups at believe how many smiles you’ll receive. 12:15 p.m. The church is at 1740 Periwinkle Way. Proceeds from the Spring Festival will sponsor. 2 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 26, 2010 Hortoons American Legion Post 123 News his Sunday, March 28 at American Legion Post 123, TDougie Fresh’s BBQ ribs and chicken will be served from 1 to 8 p.m. and there will be live music in the eve- ning. A five-week cribbage tournament kicks off Monday, March 29 at 6 p.m. along with the kickoff of the 9-ball pool tournaments. All 9-ball tourneys will be held on Mondays through the summer. Call for details. Every Friday the Legion serves up a six-ounce ribeye sandwich with French fries all day. Come in on Thursdays at 7 p.m. for a game of Texas hold ‘em. Stop in and check-out the daily spe- cials and the entire menu. Food is served all day, every day. The public is always invited. The American Legion Post 123 is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. The post is located at mile marker 3 on Sanibel-Captiva Road. For more information call 472-9979. Our email address is [email protected] Read us online at IslandSunNews.com Women’s Apparel & Sandals HAPPY EASTER Sanibel Perfume SUNDAYSUNDAY • APRILAPRIL 4 Gold Crown Store Sanibel Island, FL • GIFTS • CHOCOLATES • PLUSH ANIMALS • PARTY GOODS Nic + Zoe, Tribal , Spanner • TRADITIONAL & MUSICAL CARDS Andrea Lieu, Cheryl Nash EASTER PLUSH Bunnies, Ducks, Lambs Naot & Onex Sandals JUMPY - I sing and & More BABBLIN’ BUNNY - I talk, jump, jump, jump! faster, faster, faster! Find your favorite BUDDY says, plus sizes here from 14W-24W 10% OFF SHIPPING Stop By & PRESENT YOUR GOLD CROWN CARD EASTER SPECIAL See Our Latest Minimum one pound. 19¢ Prints 4 x 6 Periwinkle Place Authorized Shipper Arrivals Minimum 100, offer good thru April 4th Shopping Center 2075 Periwinkle Way 1626 Periwinkle Way • Heart of The Island Shops • 472-0434 • FAX 472-8517 www.PeachRepublic.com • 239.472.8444 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 26, 2010 3 Lily Loves Carats... Lots of Carats! Join Lily as she goes on an Easter Egg Hunt that is anything but typical. The Easter Bunny is hiding some “egg”stra special treats that include 50 eggs filled with a certificate for loose diamonds, gemstones and pearls, valued at a total of $30,000! Hop on over and sniff out a dazzling find. Plus, Lily & Co. will be raffling off a stunning piece from Marya Dabrowski valued at $1,000. Proceeds to benefit F.I.S.H. (Friends in Service Here). We encourage everyone to bring a non-perishable food item and donate to F.I.S.H. Lily's Egg-stravaganza Saturday, April 3rd Kids ages 1 to 7: 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Costume Contest: 2:30-3:00 p.m. Kids ages 8 to 12: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please bring your own basket for the Egg Hunt. Costume prizes donated by Bailey's General Store Certain restrictions apply. JEWELRY GALLERY Voted BEST of the Islands Three Consecutive Years Karen Bell 520 TARPON BAY ROAD (ACROSS FROM BAILEY'S) Dan Schuyler SANIBEL, FL 33957 Refreshments provided by Proceeds to benefit Lily & Gracie 239-472-2888 | LILYJEWELERS.COM Bailey’s General Store. FISH 4 ISLAND SUN - MARCH 26, 2010 Sanibel Historical Museum And Village He has been a docent at the Historical Museum and Village for two years and is Docent Profile: John Lefever also a volunteer at the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce. by Ray Buck ohn Lefever, like many of the male docents at the Sanibel JHistorical Museum and Village, likes the Burnap Cottage best in “sharing Sanibel’s short but interest- ing history with island visitors and residents.” “This former fishing camp reminds me of the determination and resource- fulness of the residents of the island,” Lefever says, “especially after their farming-based economy was destroyed overnight by a devastating tidal wave hurricane in 1926.” The Burnap Cottage, unlike the Bailey Packing House, Store and Ferry dock, survived that great blow and others before and after as well. “Many islanders found it necessary to leave for the mainland,” Lefever said, John Lefever in front of the Burnap Cottage Front: Allan Hall, Wayne Pence, Tom Bolen, and Sam Bailey. Back: Pete Halliday, the Miss “and those who chose to stay had to Charlotta mannequin, Gayle Pence, Jan Halliday, Mary Jane Bolen and Elise Hall. find new sources in income quickly.” The business of guiding those who wanted to take advantage of Sanibel’s location for sport fishing, as well as commercial fishing, became more important. “I think the Tea Room Lunch With Sam Bailey Burnap Cottage, formerly used by a fishing guide to house customers, represents the ocal residents who were the highest bidders for Lunch with Sam Bailey spirit of the islanders who were forced to adapt to a new economy that didn’t include enjoyed good company and delightful fare as they dined with Bailey in Miss farming,” Lefever said.
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