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Postal Customer A ECRWSS SECTION NEWSPAPER VOL. 19, NO. 28 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA JANUARY 6, 2012 JANUARY SUNRISE/SUNSET: 6 7:17 • 5:50 7 7:18 • 5:51 8 7:18 • 5:52 9 7:18 • 5:52 10 7:18 • 5:53 11 7:18 • 5:54 12 7:18 • 5:55 Ospreyfest To Benefit CROW

Painted rock by Lisa Brown These rocks will form part of the 30 FISH Reveals Six Rocks! silent auction, helping to raise An osprey feeds its chick much needed funds for FISH. Attendees More Local Artists can bid on the rocks, which will be accom- spreys on the islands start incu- For 30 Rocks! panied by other auction items such as bating eggs in mid-January, so private flight rides, a renew your wedding Othe Clinic for the Rehabilitation of ISH (Friends In Service Here) will vows package, lunch with an artist and Wildlife (CROW) will celebrate the begin- celebrate its 30th anniversary on studio tour, a round of golf plus lunch at ning of breeding season with Ospreyfest FMonday, January 30. Thirty tal- The Sanctuary, Key West Express return on Sunday, January 15. ented Sanibel and Captiva artists have tickets, and a Sanibel-Captiva Islands Ospreyfest is sponsored by the Sanibel been invited to help mark this major Chamber of Commerce membership. Captiva Trust Company, with Bailey’s The auction is open to residents and General Store as wine sponsor. The event milestone, titled 30 Rocks! FISH has Jim Sprankle’s original carving of an osprey announced the next six artists who have visitors and will take place from 5:30 to will take place at Traditions on the Beach 7 p.m. at the FISH Walk-In Center, 1630 inside Sanibel’s historic Island Inn at 3111 feather has been donated by Congress created a variety of artistic rocks. They Jewelers as a silent auction item are: Periwinkle Way. West Gulf Drive, beginning at 4 p.m. • Jerry Churchill For more information call FISH at 472- Prior to a three-course dinner, a silent auc- • Josh Stewart 4775 or visitwww.fishofsanibel.com. tion will offer a number of osprey-related • Kim Nealon items, including a Luc Century vase with • Lisa Brown osprey and chicks deeply etched in half- • Geri Much inch thick crystal glass. • Susie Cronin The event features CROW’s The Story of Ospreys, presented by “Bird” Westall, founder of The International Osprey Foods, Inc. and Unilever, NA. In 1996, Foundation (TIOF), Claudia Burns, long- CEPD Elects New Boyle founded and operated an Australian- time CROW/TIOF volunteer, and Dave based wildflower export company and a Horton, illustrator of Look Who’s Flying, Chairman During U.S.-based flower import company, over- a coloring book about ospreys. seeing the sourcing, logistics, marketing, The highlight of the evening is a live Reorganization sales and distribution of fresh cut wild and auction of an original Darryl Pottorf oil t the December 14 Captiva exotic flowers. painting of a young osprey, created espe- Erosion Prevention District board The new chairman has been involved cially for CROW. The artwork is valued with the CEPD since he came to the at $22,000 and is currently on display at Ameeting, Jim Boyle was elected Congress Jewelers has donated Jim island in 1997. Bank of the Islands. Following the auction, chairman, succeeding Mike Mullins. Sprankle’s original carving of an osprey head Doris Holzheimer was re-elected vice “I have always felt that it is critically Burns will present The Story of Ospreys, important to protect our beautiful beaches punctuated with lifelike osprey calls per- to Ospreyfest as a live auction item. It is on chairman, Harry Kaiser was re-elected display at Bank of the Islands. secretary and Dave Jensen was re-elect- as well as the waters surrounding our very formed by Westall. ed treasurer. Each will serve a one-year special island,” said Boyle. “I see it as a All proceeds go toward the care term. ‘duty of care’ to preserve and maintain and feeding of wildlife patients at CROW. Sponsorships are still available for $500 Boyle holds a BS in food technology them for future generations of all species (Fledgling), $1,000 (Fish Hawk) and $3,000 (Food Sponsor). The Fledgling sponsorship from Rutgers University and a ME in to enjoy as we all do today.” includes tickets for two, the Fish Hawk admits four and the Food Sponsorship admits operations engineering from Penn State. Boyle was named to the CEPD Board eight. He has had a long and successful career of Commissioners in May 2011. He and Admission to Ospreyfest is $75 per person and limited to 175 attendees. For more worldwide as a manufacturing executive his wife, Fran, are lifetime members information and to reserve your place, contact Debbie Friedlund, co-chair of the event, and board member with TJ Lipton, Ragu continued on page 2 at 472-6667 or [email protected]. 2 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 From page 1 CEPD, added, “We are honored and grateful that Mike has chosen to expend League Of CEPD New so much energy and attention to the needs and rights of Captiva residents.” Women Voters Chairman At commissioner Mullins’ urging, the of SCCF and members of both the referendum for the next Captiva beach Luncheon Captiva Civic Association and the Captiva nourishment project was held a year ear- he League of Women Voters of Property Owners Association. Jim cur- lier than scheduled and the Captiva voters Sanibel will begin the New Year rently serves as secretary of the Captiva overwhelmingly approved it. His foresight Twith a luncheon meeting and Community Panel. in this area paid off handsomely; because speaker on Monday, January 16, 12:30 For more information about the of the early referendum, CEPD was able p.m., at Bistro at Beachview, 1100 Par Captiva Erosion Prevention District, con- to jump at the opportunity offered late View Drive. tact administrator Kathy Rooker at 472- last year by the Army Corps of Engineers The speaker will be Robert McKnight, 2472 or [email protected]. for an accelerated project schedule, leav- former state senator, former state repre- ing CEPD well positioned for success with sentative and consultant for ABC News its next beach nourishment. Tallahassee. His topic will be Legislative On behalf of the CEPD board, staff Reapportionment ...The Golden Years and Captiva residents, we’d like to extend of the ‘70s and ‘80s versus today. The Mullins’ Legacy a sincere thank you to Michael Mullins for Golden Years has been recognized a job well done. nationally with literary awards, including of Achievement the 2010 Book Award for Political Non- ommissioner Michael Mullins Fiction by Books and Authors Net; and announced at the December nominated as the outstanding new book Robert McKnight CCaptiva Erosion Prevention District Captiva by Fore Word Magazine and the Eric from Florida Southern College, has board meeting that he wished to take Hoffer Award in 2008. The book will be served as chairman of the Florida on a different role with CEPD and so Community available for purchase at the luncheon. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. His ended his tenure as CEPD chairman, a Make reservations by January 9, book The Golden Years ...The Florida position he assumed in January 2009. Panel To Meet by emailing [email protected] Legislature, ‘70s and ‘80s. Reflections During the three years that Mullins or call Carla Benninga at 472-6689. on Campaigns and Public Service was chaired the agency, his vision, inspira- he Captiva Community Panel will Cancellations must be made by January published by Sentry Press, 2007, 2009; tion and hard work have brought a hold its regular monthly meeting 13 in order not to be charged for your eBook on Amazon Kindle, Infinity pub- more systematic, formal, and organized Ton Tuesday, January 10, begin- meal. Cost is $20 for members and $25 lishing, 2011. approach to running the district, encour- ning at 9 a.m. in the Wakefield Room for non-members. If you cannot attend The League of Women Voters is an aging standard operating procedures, at ‘Tween Waters Inn. The meeting is the luncheon, you can come to the pro- organization that encourages informed strategic planning, greater use of tech- open to all interested islanders and the gram only at 1:15 p.m. and active participation in government, nology, a more professional work envi- public. All interested individuals are invited works to increase understanding of major ronment and outsourcing of services. Among the agenda items: to attend. For more information contact public policy issues, and influences public Mullins’ financial management skills • Creating a vision of Captiva’s future, Carla Benninga at [email protected]. policy through education and advocacy. have enabled CEPD to build up its Capital an update. McKnight, who received his MBA Project Fund (for beach nourishment) • Community Panel overview and ori- from Florida State University and BS by almost $500,000. During his watch, entation. parking revenue from the Hagerup Beach • Land Development Code review Park parking lot increased by 70 percent, update. financial audits have been exemplary, • A Captiva Erosion Prevention and past projects have been successfully District update. closed out without penalties or major • A Hurricane Preparedness and paybacks. He championed the cause of Response Committee update. transforming CEPD into a more transpar- • Other matters as necessary. ent organization, encouraging community Public participation is invited outreach and education, working coop- and encouraged. The next Captiva eratively with the City of Sanibel, and Community Panel meetings will be raising the level of awareness about beach February 14 and March 13. Information nourishment on Captiva with Lee County is available online at www.captivacommu- officials. He also spearheaded local oppo- nitypanel.com. sition to offshore drilling. Kathy Rooker, administrator of the CEPD, said, “Mike has worked effectively and tirelessly as the chairman during the Tahitian Gardens, Sanibel • 239-395-5353 last three years.” Doris Holzheimer, vice chair of the www.SynergySportswear.com

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Lee Ellen Harder and Julie Harder John and Patty Grey Bobby Logue and Jenny Smith Isabella Cintron and Rebecca Lucero New Year’s Eve Fun At The Strauss IG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater’s New Year’s Eve production of BWinter Wonderettes was an eve- ning filled with laughter and song. This special production included a reception and midnight champagne toast. The next production at the theater is Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical that has taken Broadway by storm. The story centers around two con men living on the French Riviera who unsuccessfully attempt to combine forces only to real- ize the town is only big enough for one of them. Performances are January 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, Samantha Rotella, Annie Freres, Cassandra Nuss, and Anne Chamberlain 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, February 1, 2, 3, All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are at $108 for three shows. Call 472-6862 Winter Wonderettes is supported by 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Dirty Rotten $42 for adults, $20 for children 17 and or buy tickets online at www.BIGARTS. Herb Strauss Theater Season Sponsor Scoundrels opening night reception is at under. Theater subscriptions are available org. The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company 7 p.m. Friday, January 13. and Show Sponsor The Royal Shell Companies. BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater is at 2200 Periwinkle Way. Visit www.BIGARTS.org for more event information including links to per- formers’ sites.

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Novice harvester Beck Mnichowicz from Illinois tastes a tangerine from the more bitter of the two trees in the Sanibel Historical Village comes every day and said he’s still learning what will grow here and what won’t – and when. Rodman’s helpful tangerine-picker Mnichowicz was on Sanibel with her two broth- Sanibel Historical Village visitor Becky Mnichowicz helps board member Karl Rodman ers and her mom and dad visiting grandparents George and Geri Podlin, part-time harvest tangerines from the village’s garden to help feel the sick animals at CROW Sanibel residents. harvest Wednesday at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village’s garden is going to help feed recovering wildlife at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of AWildlife (CROW). A large bucket of fruit from two 15-year-old tangerine trees was delivered to CROW after harvesting by museum visitor Becky Mnichowicz of Lake Zurich, Illinois, and Karl Rodman, museum board member and caretaker of the garden/farm. “We will use the fruit for probably three things: baby birds, raccoons and baby squir- rels,” explained CROW executive director Steve Greenstein. “The tangerines will be put to good use, and we appreciate it very much – and so do our patients.” The trees have reverted to root stock so the fruit can taste kind of bitter, accord- ing to Rodman. Mnichowicz and Rodman sampled a few while they were picking and declared some of the fruit sweet, and some bitter. “I’ve never done this before,” Mnichowicz declared. “The purpose of the garden is to remind visitors that Sanibel was an agricultural community,” Rodman added. Growing behind the Rutland House are tomatoes – Sanibel’s prize crop before hur- ricanes covered the island with salt water – eggplant, which was also big on the island, lettuce. squash, cucumbers, cabbage and beans. Sitting among the edibles is a patch of pink periwinkles, the flower that once lined parts of Periwinkle Way and gave it its name. There is also papaya and mango. Rodman has been tending the garden for about four years, following Ray Buck. He

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HISTORICAL VILLAGE Sanibel THANKS SAN-CAP LIONS s the Christmas season draws to Beauty a close, everyone at the Sanibel AHistorical Museum and Village Salon thanks the Sanibel-Captiva Lion’s Club for donating a perfect Christmas tree for display in the Old Bailey General Store. Welcome Back! The Lion’s Club, as it does every year, donated a large and beautifully shaped Free samples with any cut tree that added greatly to the ambience of an “old-time Christmas.” when you mention this ad “We’re very grateful,” said museum (239) 472-1111 president Alex Werner. “The Lions 2330 Palm Ridge Rd. Across from CVS always donate an exceptionally beautiful [email protected] tree and did again this year. People have www.SanibelBeautySalon.net enjoyed it all season.” 6 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 INSIDE CITY HALL

the years, Shore Haven has a 39’x 37’ requirements. Shore Haven May Get base footprint and 1,443 square feet of However, several members took issue living space. with the fact that the proposed changes A New Home In Historical Village The Historical Preservation Committee had not been discussed by the committee learned that the owners planned to members. demolish the house so they could build a After lengthy discussion, the council modern home and asked the City Council was unanimous in postponing a decision to approve the venture. A demolition until its February 7 meeting to allow the permit had already been applied for, but committee members to give input and the owners agreed to allow the home to suggestions. be preserved. ” The new plan is to have five citizens Werner said the board would like to appointed by the council. They would be relocate the home near the vegetable required to attend 75 percent of all meet- garden and the Rutland House, one of ings each year. seven historic buildings already on the The committee of five currently com- site. This site is recommended by the prises a representative from FISH (Friends Planning Department because, among In Service Here), Community Housing other things, it does not pose any impact & Resources, the Parks & Recreation or threat to existing wildlife or wildlife Committee, the city’s recreation director habitat. or designee and a member-at-large. Councilman Marty Harrity was alerted A problem with that is various rep- to the possible destruction of the home resentatives from the four organization by Deb Gleason, a member of the attend the meetings so there is a loss of Historic Preservation Committee. Harrity continuity. Also, there has been poor brought up the matter at an earlier coun- attendance, particularly in the summer, cil meeting. when some members go north. The Financial Assistance Committee Shore Haven has been added to over the years, but originally was 1,443 square feet. If hears applications for financial assistance it is moved to the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, the additions will be stripped for youngsters to attend the city’s after away Committee school programs. Its chairman is Barry by Anne Mitchell Bird Lane to the end of Dixie Beach Roth, who heads many efforts to raise Boulevard and then trucked to the village Not Informed Of funds for the assistance program. istoric Shore Haven, built in on Dunlop Road. 1924, after being barged to Jean Ann Dewalt, a member-at-large Moving costs are estimated at about Pending Changes who also represents Parks & Recreation, HSanibel as a Verona model Sears $150,000 and Alex Werner, president said she was surprised to see the topic on and Roebuck Honor Built home kit, by Anne Mitchell of the Sanibel Historical Museum and the council agenda since she had no idea may once again take a barge ride. Village, said he will prepare a cost and If all goes well, the bayfront home he five-member City Council it was happening and no member had a site analysis for the historical preservation on Tuesday had no objections say in the decision. will be moved to the Sanibel Historical committee, which meets on January 25. Museum and Village to become another Tto changing the make-up of the “I get a sense it is being done by Excluding all add-ons improvements exhibit of how life was lived on Sanibel city’s Recreation Financial Assistance sleight of hand,” she told the council. “I made to the original structures and out- Committee and setting attendance continued on page 35 in earlier times. It will be barged from buildings that have been constructed over

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For reservations call 334-2138 A GALLERY DEVOTED TO THE ROMANCE OF THE PAST or e-mail [email protected] Antique Diamond and Estate Jewelry • American Paintings by Wednesday, January 18th TIFFANY ~ GALLE ~ ROOKWOOD ~ PERIOD BRONZES ~ STERLING SILVER ~ ART NOUVEAU ~ ART DECO ALBERT MEADOW ANTIQUES Sponsored by Bank of the Islands Captiva Island, Florida (across from The Bubble Room Restaurant) • (239) 472-8442 Open Daily • 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • Including Sundays 8 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Mahnaz Bassiri is the instructor. $25 non-members. Feather on the Breath of God. Cost is $5 Center 4 Life Tuesday Kayaking – January 10, 17 Bridge Lessons with Bruce and donation for members and $10 for non- and 24. There is space for 16 people Christl Smith. Stop by the center or call members. Programs on eight two-person kayaks and unlim- in January for dates and times. Class is Flu Shots – January 27 at 12:30 p.m. ited space for those who own their own limited to eight students and you must be anibel Fit 4 Life is the motto at the CVS Pharmacy will send their pharmacist kayaks. Bring water, a snack, change of able to attend all four classes. Separate Center 4 Life. All ages are welcome. to the center to give flu shots. clothing, sun lotion, bug spray, sunglasses fees for members and non-members. Island Seniors Inc. members can buy Make a lasting tribute to yourself, S and a hat. Cost is $5 for members and Mexican Train Lessons with Katie coupon booklets from the City of Sanibel a friend or family member. A beautiful $10 for non-members. Reid – Wednesday and Thursday, January at the Center 4 Life, 2401 Library Way, memorial and honorary brick pathway Page Turners Book Discussion Group 18 and 19, 1 to 4 p.m. This is an excit- or at the Sanibel Recreation Center. joins the Center 4 Life patio to the front meets the second Wednesday of every ing Domino game for four to 12 players. Booklets of 12 coupons are $42, or get walkway. Luc Century’s etched bricks can month at 2:30 p.m. Carol Strange will Cost is $5 for members, $10 non-mem- three coupons for $10.50. Members of be purchased for $100. lead a discussion on Battle Hymn of a bers. Class limited to eight students. the Sanibel Recreation Center need only Call the center for further details on all Tiger Mother by Amy Chan on January to show their photo membership card. Leisure Lunchers and Thrift and programs, 472-5743. 11. Ann Rodman, volunteer coordina- Note: the center will be closed Consignment Connoisseurs – Tuesday, tor, welcomes ideas for books to read January 24 at 11:30 a.m., Vencenzo’s Monday, January 16. and discuss and suggestions on facilita- Chair Yoga – Tuesday and Thursday at Pastaria, 16520 S. Tamiami Trail. tors. Contact her at 395-2191 or email AARP Safe Driving Classes – 11 a.m. [email protected]. Happy Hour Fitness – Monday, Thursdays, January 19 and 26, 1 to 4 Second annual Justine Smith Charity p.m. Participants must attend both ses- Wednesday and Friday at 8 a.m. Format Bridge Tournament – Friday, February 10 is 45 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of sions. The classes are fast-paced and fea- at 1 p.m. Local merchants will contibute ture a dozen videos which will help make balance exercises, core strength and flex- gifts that will be given away during the ibility exercises. Sandi McDougall is the you a better and safer driver. Completion tournament. All proceeds go to PAWS of the program will result in a discount on instructor. for care, fostering and placement of stray Gentle Yoga with Kris Brown – your auto insurance in most states, includ- animals. Cost is $15 per person. ing Florida. Ed VanderHey is the instruc- Share your community Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Games at the Center: Stretch, tone and strengthen while tor. Call him at 472-3623 or 292-4012 news with us. Bridge – 1 p.m. Monday and for reservations. The cost is $12 for improving flexibility, proper alignment Wednesday and circulation. Bring a towel. AARP members, $14 for non-members. Call 395-1213 Hand & Foot – 1 p.m. Tuesday Wheat Free/Gluten Free Products, Essential Total Fitness – Monday, Mahjongg – 1 p.m. Thursday Fax: 395-2299 Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. hosted by Bailey’s (no charge) – Tuesday, Mexican Train – 1 p.m. Thursday. January 17, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Limit or email (an 11 a.m. class will begin January 9). Cost is $2.50 for members and $5 for Cardio, muscle strengthening and flex- non-members. Prizes are awarded. of six participants are at each one-hour [email protected] ibility training with hand weights, stretch Learn to play Mahjohgg with Katie small group session. Sign up at the cords, chairs and stability balls. Mahnaz Reid, board president – Monday, January center. Bailey’s offers over 1,000 wheat- Bassiri is the instructor. An 11 a.m. class 23 and 30; Wednesday and Thursday, free/gluten-free products. Join Rachel will begin January 9. January 25 and February 2; Thursday, Lammers at this seminar for samples and Power Hour Fitness – Tuesday and January 26. Class is limited to four or a list of items Bailey’s carries. Product Thursday at 8 a.m. Hand weights, stretch eight students and you must be able to representatives will be on hand. cords and stability balls along with mats attend all five classes. All supplies will be Florida Travels – Ringling Museum are used to strengthen your muscles. provided. Cost is $12.50 for members, Tour in Sarasota, Wednesday, January Improve your core strength and balance. 25. Cost is $79 for members, $89 non- members. Includes: Round trip trans- portation from Fort Myers, admission to Ringling Complex including the world famous art museum, Ca’ d’Zan (Ringling’s own home), the circus museum, Mable Ringling’s rose garden, lunch at the Banyan Café on the Ringling grounds. Carpool from the center at 8:15 a.m. for bus pickup in Fort Myers at 9 a.m. in front of Publix (across from Tanger A Great Place To Be Stranded Outlets). Technology – Introduction to Computers and Windows 7 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. January 9, 11, 13, 18 and 20 (no class on January 16). Bruce and Christl Smith are the instructors. This class is designed for the novice user. Turn on the PC and discover how to click, create, save and print a document. You must be able to attend all five sessions. Cost is $115 for members, $150 for non-mem- bers. Limited to six students. Payment required at sign-up. Book Signing with Coping With Life, 9th Annual Series Carol Zall Lincoln • January 13, 1:30 p.m. Marcy Albright presents Learning American January 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sign Language Basics for Mature Adults. “The Strange Tale of the Session includes learning signs for every- Determined Crocodile” day conversation, greetings, household items, food and drink, care of self, – Illustrated by Randon T. Eddy medical signs and other signs of a specific nature. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. MON. - SAT. • January 13, 3:30 p.m. Marcy 12-5 P.M. SUNDAY Albright presents American Sign 1571 PERIWINKLE WAY Language for All Ages. Session is geared to signing for all ages. SANIBEL, FL 33957 • January 20, 1:30 p.m. Damaris 239.472.5223 Peters Pike as Hildegard of Bingen: A www.sanibelbookshop.com ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 9 New Year’s Eve Party At Sanibel Rec Center photos by Jeff Lysiak

Recreation Center Director Andrea Miller with Ben Bird receives a Dilly Bar from volunteer Dean Skaugstead. City Manager Judie Zimomra

Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane and his wife, Doreen, along with Vice Mayor Mick Denham and his wife, Sue, rang in 2012 at the Third Annual New Year’s Eve party at the Sanibel Recreation Center on Saturday night

Councilman Jim Jennings and his wife, Christine, at the Cindy LeBow, Robert Banos, Mark Perfit, Michael and Jessica Noe Sanibel Rec Center party

he Wilson family includes parents Chris and Lisa and children Molly, 6, and Kate, 2. David and Mady Rohn with Barbara Santullo John and Lisa Moore. 10 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 SANIBEL CONGREGATIONAL has been working with EHCO since Churches/ Temples UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: ‘Food Justice’ October 2010. ANNUNCIATION GREEK 2050 Periwinkle Way 472-0497 uss Luther of ECHO will discuss ORTHODOX CHURCH: The Rev. Dr. John H. Danner, Sr. Pastor. “Food Justice” at the next Unitarian 8210 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers The Rev. Deborah Kunkel, Associate Pastor RUniversalists of the Islands service Island Bible Study Sunday worship services: 7:45 a.m. Chapel, Rev. Dr. Elias Bouboutsis on Sunday, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. The id you know that the Bible says a Orthros Service Sunday 9 a.m. 9 and 11 a.m. Full Services, with Sunday meeting will take place in Fellowship Hall School and LinC at 9 a.m., and Nursery lot about what’s going to happen Divine Liturgy Sunday 10 a.m. at the Sanibel Congregational United before Christ comes again? And we Fellowship Programs, Greek School, Care at 9 and 11. Elevator access. D Church of Christ, located at 2050 are seeing some of these things happen in Sunday School, Bible Study ST. ISABEL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Periwinkle Way. The service is open to today’s news! www.orthodox-faith.com, 481-2099 3559 San-Cap Rd., 472-2763 the public. Unitarian Universalists wel- BAT YAM-TEMPLE OF THE ISLANDS: Pastor: Rev. Christopher Senk, To learn more, join the Island Bible Saturday Vigil Mass 5 p.m. come people with diverse beliefs from all Study on Monday evenings from 7 to The Reform Congregation of Bat Yam, religious or philosophical traditions. Temple of the Islands, meets for Friday Sunday Masses 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. 8:45 p.m. January 9 through February Daily Mass Wed., Thurs., Friday at 8:30 Luther will give a presentation 27 at Sanibel Community Church. night services at 8 p.m. in the Fellowship about the mission and work of ECHO Hall, of the United Congregational Church, a.m. Communion Service Mon. and Tues. Joel Rosenberg will be one of the 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. at 8:30 a.m. Confession first Saturday of (Educational Concerns for Hunger lecturers this year. He has written many Call Temple President Dr. Michael Raab, at the month 9 a.m. by appointment. Holy Organization), a Christian non-profit books on the subject including Epicenter, 395-1432 for more information. Days please call. 501c3 organization working internation- The Last Jihad, The Twelfth Iman and CAPTIVA CHAPEL BY THE SEA: ST. MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS ally to help poor farmers improve their The Tehran Initiative. Participants will The Rev. Thomas E. Nyman EPISCOPAL CHURCH: crop yields. need a Bible and be willing to do some November 13, 2011 thru April 15, 2012 2304 Periwinkle Way between the The ECHO mission is also at the heart study each week. There will be discussion Sunday 11 a.m., 472-1646 Bean and Baileys, 472-2173 of the recent Unitarian Universalist focus groups. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST: Rev. Dr. Ellen Sloan, Rector on food and social justice. After three If interested call Dave and Jinny Kelby 2950 West Gulf Dr., Sunday - 10:30 a.m.; www.saintmichaels-sanibel.org years of deliberation by local UU congre- at 472-2432 or Al and Carol Larson at Sunday School - 10:30 a.m., Wednesday Worship Services: Saturdays at 5 p.m. gations, the Unitarian Universalists met 472-6534. evening meeting - 7:30 p.m.; Reading Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. in General Assembly in June 2011 and room open, Monday, Wednesday and Sunday School (PreK-6thgr.) at 9:30 a.m. approved a Statement of Conscience on Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (November Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Ethical Eating. Renfroe Concert through March), Friday 10 a.m. to 1st Wednesdays of the month Pot Luck The three-page statement calls on Supper at 6:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalists to “eat ethically” by n Sunday, January 8, Sanibel 12 p.m. (summer hours). 472-8684. Congregational United Church SANIBEL COMMUNITY CHURCH: Morning Prayer: Tuesdays at 9 a.m. becoming aware of the ways that our food of Christ will host internationally 1740 Periwinkle Way, 472-2684 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS choices affect our health and the planet’s O Dr. Daryl Donovan, Senior Pastor OF THE ISLANDS: health. It makes references to industrial acclaimed bass baritone Douglas Renfroe Barb Nave, Associate Pastor Meets on the first Sunday of each month farming, condemns mistreatment of ani- in concert, with his performance starting Tom Walsh, Youth Pastor from December through April at the Sanibel mals and workers in food production, at 3 p.m. Sunday Worship Hours: Congregational Church encourages a diet based more on plants Renfroe, who served as cantor at Bat- 8 a.m. Traditional Service with Communion 2050 Periwinkle Way at 7:30 p.m. than animals, and invites all of us to seek Yam Temple of the Islands since 2001, 9 a.m. Contemporary Service A pot luck is held at a member’s home on out and advocate for food that is raised will present an afternoon filled with music with Kids’ Church the third Sunday of each month. responsibly. from sacred to Broadway, including 10:45 a.m. Traditional Service For more information call 433-4901 or email The statement also invites UU congre- Renfroe’s acclaimed role as Tevye from Childcare available at all services. [email protected]. gations to work for “food justice” so that Fiddler On The Roof. everyone can have “adequate, nutritious The performance will also feature food.” soprano Lesley Frost and Rev. John Luther is the Faith Relations Danner (Sanibel Congregational United Coordinator for ECHO. He grew up in Church of Christ’s Senior Pastor), with southeastern Massachusetts and attended a special presentation of music from 2012 Island Bible Study Nyack College and Alliance Theological Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Seminary in Nyack, New York. He and Dreamcoat. Joining the ensemble will his wife, Laurie, had their first pastorate be Joy Bowe, accompanist for Bat-Yam near Pittsburgh. In 1986, after a year of Temple of the Islands since 2007. French language study in Paris, Russ and A free will offering will be received fol- Laurie worked in Ouagadougou, Burkina lowing the performance. Faso for six years after which they For additional information, contact returned to Pittsburgh ministering in two Sanibel Congregational United Church of different churches for 15 years. Luther Christ, at 472-0497.

Sanibel Community Church 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island 8 Week Study of Our Lord’s Return ***** * Monday Evening’s ~ 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Beginning Monday, January 9 - February 27 * *** Joel C. Rosenberg - Guest Speaker on January 30th Are you listening to the news and seeing what is happening in our world? Do you wonder if these are sign’s of the Lord’s Return? We believe that they are. This study will begin with a discussion group and have a Lecture at the end. It requires advanced weekly preparation. This is an exciting up to date and “timely” study that will make a positive difference in our life! Please join us for fun, fellowship, and meaningful growth! R.S.V.P. to reserve a spot! Dave and Jinny Kelby - 239-472-2432 Al and Carol Larson - 239-472-6534 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 11 Health Fair Artist Of The LOGOS Flight Night anibel Congregational United Church of Christ is partnering Month At Church Swith St. Michael and All Angels anibel Congregational United Episcopal Church to hold a Health Fair Church of Christ announced that on Thursday, January 19 from noon to SMichele Barron Buelow is their 3 p.m. Artist of the Month. It will take place in Heron Hall at “My joy is to be painting in the open Sanibel Congregational UCC located at air, attempting to capture the beauty of 2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel. nature before me using mostly pastels,” Local vendors will offer vision screen- said Buelow. “That vision is then car- ing, memory screening, blood pressure, ried to the studio and reveals itself in the senior fitness test screenings, and senior textures and colors of the mixed media protection and fraud alert. Other vendors work I create. It is with pleasure and are Hope Hospice, Bloodmobile, CVS abandon that I layer them on until I am Pharmacy, Right At Home and Arden satisfied with the facet of nature they Courts. express.” This is a free event. All are welcome! Buelow resides in Portage, Michigan and Fort Myers, where she is cur- rently president of Fort Myers Beach Art Association, a member of Plein Air SCUCC January Artists of West Michigan and a member of the Southwest Florida Pastel Society. Theological Study She regularly shows work at the FMBAA gallery. anibel Congregational United “I have B.S. degrees from Michigan Church of Christ will host a State University and Eastern Michigan STheological Study on Wednesdays University and practiced interior design in Fellowship Hall. in the facilities department of Michigan Every religious tradition addresses the National Bank for many years,” she question, “What happens to us at death?” added. “My art studies began as a youth But the answers vary widely. This study and have continued throughout my will examine Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, adulthood with many instructors as an Jewish and Muslim perspectives on the avocation I enjoyed. Upon retiring, it has Kianna Toothman and Carson Liebetrau line the runway preparing for take-off issue. In particular, the course will exam- become my passion.” ine doctrines concerning resurrection, For more information, call Sanibel ome fly the friendly skies at LOGOS Flight Night, scheduled to take place immortality of the soul, reincarnation, Congregational United Church of Christ at Sanibel Community Church on Wednesday, January 11. Kids will enjoy heaven and hell. at 472-0497. Ca wonderful in-flight meal and we’ll see who the best pilot is. It’s for all kids Identical sessions will be held at 10 ages 3 years through fifth grade, and will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Call 472- a.m. and 7 p.m., and participants are 2684 for more information. free to choose the time which best suits their schedule. For more information, call Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ at 472-0497. I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST... I CANNOT TELL A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY THE BEST... TELLI CANNOT A LIE...IT'S SIMPLY BEST.. THE Open 9AM9AM for ContinentalContinental You askedasked for for it! it! Breakfast He’s back! back! To advertise in the Try OurOur He’s Green! Green! Island Sun Brioche al al Gelato Gelato Gator Stew Stew Pastry, Coffees Coffees Ice Cream!Cream! Call 395-1213 Original Italian Ice Cream Home of the World Famous Sanibel Krunch & Dirty Sand Dollar

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Governor Rick Scott and family visit the Edison & Ford Winter Estates 16 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 could be found from the causeway to Big Cold Front the Sanibel Lighthouse, although they all looked like they had been dead for a long Welcomes In time and had blown in from somewhere else. I did hear a few reports of bait dying The New Year in anglers’ live wells around Punta Rassa by Capt. early in the week. North of Tarpon Bay, Matt Mitchell the sound was pristine with clear water and lots of bait and fish activity. fter a near Don’t let all these shocking TV reports record of red tide keep you from going out and ADecember wetting a line or spending some quality heatwave that time on the water. TV news simply wants brought weeks of to sensationalize the naturally occurring highs in the low red tide to boost ratings. 80s and perfect If you want to know if the red tide is Florida winter time in our area, check it out with your own conditions, the eyes and nose. Take a walk out on the coldest tempera- dock at Jensen’s Twin Palms on Captiva, tures of winter are on the way as I write have a good look across the sound, talk this. to people who make their living on the Like the usual cold front pattern, fish- water and make the call yourself. How ing will by lively today as the front goes often do TV media get out on the water? through and then will slow way down the Probably never. Max Bergmann with his 30-inch snook caught this week fishing with Capt Matt Mitchell day after the front until it slowly recovers If I have one more client from hard. Redfish were the main target. Most as things start to warm back up. These Wisconsin call me to tell me how bad our snook reveal itself, making a few great were on the small side but the action was cold fronts are all just a part of fishing red tide is because they have seen it on jumps and runs. We snapped a few pic- non-stop once you located them. and learning the fish patterns of winter. the news I’m going to freak! tures and released the fish unharmed. Although the big redfish of the week Although we keep hearing reports Fishing this week was good and just One of the things I really like about on my boat was only 24 inches, the of red tide in our area, the middle to got better and better the closer the cold winter time fishing is the huge variety of action at times was awesome, with sev- northern sound remains free of the toxic front got. The super low morning tides fish that can be caught. My go-to winter eral double headers. Every trip this week algae bloom. Large numbers of dead fish had the fish bunched up and feeding rig of a live shrimp on a jig head will pro- we managed a few keeper reds along duce a crazy mixed bag. A few trips this with some other mixed bag fish for din- week we had around 10 different species ner including pompano, flounder and caught. You often have to fish though a sheepshead. lot of small fish while using live shrimp Send Us Your Fish Tales Catch-and-release snook fishing you never know what that next bite will he Island Sun would like to hear from anglers about their catches. Send us around the passes only produced a few bring. details including tackle, bait and weather conditions, date of catch, species fish but they were worth the wait as It could be something unexpected, Tand weight, and include photographs with identification. Drop them at most were quality fish. The best snook another bait-stealing small mangrove the Island Sun, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Suite 2, Sanibel, or email to bite was on the end of the outgoing tide. snapper or it could be that one big fish [email protected]; or call Anne Mitchell at 395-1213. Snook to 30 inches were caught this that got you out on the water. week with a few bigger ones lost too. Capt. Matt Mitchell has been fishing The 30-incher was caught by 14-year-old local waters since he moved to Sanibel Max Bergmann from Minnesota with the in 1980. He now lives in St. James City water temperature in the high 60s. The and works as a back country fishing snook hit the bait so lightly I would have guide. If you have comments or ques- BOAT guessed it was a small fish at first. Not tions email [email protected]. RENTALS until a minute or so into the fight did the Fishing • Cabbage Key Dolphin Watching Captains Available Email your editorial copy to: 472-5800 [email protected] Jensen’s Marina Captiva Island ISLAND MARINE SERVICES, INC. • NEW MOTORMOTOR SSALESALES • REBREBUILTUILT PPOWERHEADSOWERHEADS • 1 • FAFACTORYCTORY TTRAINEDRAINED • MERCURYMERCURY – MARINER – JOHNSONJOHNSON – EVINRUDEEVINRUDE SUZUKI – YAMAHA – OMC – II/O'S/O'S – MERCRUISERMERCRUISER

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San-Cap Sail & Power Squadron Seminar Offered ust recently, there was a boat fire off Big Carlos Pass involving a boat car- Jrying 500 gallons of fuel. There was also a commercial fishing boat that had a A drawing of a spotted sea trout by Diane Peebles failure, was adrift and could not return to port. While at sea, were there any heart his Tuesday, January 10, the Sanibel Island Fishing Club will be holding its attacks or strokes? Any weather warn- monthly meeting. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the north room of ings? TThe Community House, located at 2173 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. The fea- These are examples of why knowl- Image of a powerboat on fire tured speakers will begin their presentations at 7 p.m. sharp. There is no admission edgeable boaters respect their marine This seminar will be held from 10 a.m. charge for the event and the angling public is cordially invited to attend. radios. If needed, they can call for help. to noon on Saturday, January 14 at the This month’s featured speaker is marine biologist Sarah Walters. The topic of her However, like any boat equipment they Sanibel Public Library, located at 770 PowerPoint presentation will be the biology and spawning activities of the spotted must be properly maintained to be effec- Dunlop Road. The certified instructor sea trout. Walters has been conduction acoustic surveys of this popular game fish for tive. In crisis situations, you must know is Chap Vail, who holds a Coast Guard the past several years in Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor as a field biologist with how to use them. Master’s license and has participated in the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. She will also discuss the diet, A new seminar offered through the many search and rescue missions. lifespan and unusual spawning behavior of this common species. Anglers interested Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron You can register for the course online in learning more about sea trout and there behavior in and around our local waters focuses on VHF (very high frequency) at www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/ should plan to attend this fascinating program. Sarah is also an avid angler and will and DSC (digital selective calling) marine cfind.cgi share some her intimate knowledge of this species that should help everyone locate radios. Also covered is EPIRB, a wonder- Any questions, contact Chap at 395- and catch this often targeted inshore species. ful life-saving device combining radio and 3479 or [email protected]. The Sanibel Island Fishing Club meets monthly through season and sponsors sev- GPS (ground positioning system). eral group outings as well as lending support for various fishing related charities and

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Operations After need,” said Emilie Alfino, executive direc- Valiquette has had private meetings “The education of children, our tor. “I don’t think many people or groups with three successive commanders of the future leaders, is extremely important,” Seven Years would be doing what they’re doing for Army Corps of Engineers, two Florida Chairman Valiquette said. “There are too he PURRE Water Coalition water quality today without the efforts governors, innumerable state and fed- many people to thank by name for all Foundation, Inc. (People United to that were started by the Valiquettes.” eral senators and congressmen as well they have done to support PURRE, both TRestore Our Rivers and Estuaries) PURRE has been active in the fight as many county and local government financially and as volunteers. We could ceased operations effective December to improve South Florida’s water quality officials. Thanks to these efforts, and to not have accomplished a thing without 31, Chairman Michael J. Valiquette since it was founded by Valiquette and his PURRE’s members and supporters who the support of the community, and I think announced after a board meeting wife, Maureen, in 2004. Observing the made them possible, PURRE has made Sanibel should be proud that its citizens December 16 during which board mem- severely deteriorating water conditions in a difference. Solutions developed by cared enough to learn about a complicat- bers voted to take this action. 2003, they tried to get the appropriate PURRE to the causes of South Florida’s ed environmental problem and then took “Our board members agree that agencies to do something about it and water quality problems were widely heard steps to turn it around. That’s the Sanibel PURRE has accomplished what it set met with resistance and apathy. They and gained acceptance among state and spirit. Vice Mayor Mick Denham, in par- out to do,” explained Valiquette. “Our decided to take matters into their own federal decision-makers. With a lot of ticular, is working hard and effectively on goals were to educate, create aware- hands, beginning with what became a hard work, talking and grassroots sup- water quality issues now, as is the city ness, and help people understand the standing-room-only community meeting port, PURRE played a significant role in staff. We’re in good hands.” need to improve water quality in this in 2004. convincing the right people to implement Special thanks to: area, and we have done that. There are “Our goal was to raise awareness so these solutions. RLR Investments LLC many other good organizations that will somebody would do something, and I The PURRE Water Coalition Royal Shell Companies continue this work, including the City of think we succeeded,” Maureen Valiquette Foundation Inc. has already stopped Roby Roberts and Don DeLuca Sanibel, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation said. “Everybody is paying attention now. accepting donations. “This was at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, the Sanibel Sea School and People know the issues and know what suggestion of our former board member, Foundation START (Solutions to Avoid Red Tide), to needs to be done. We are confident now the late Sam Bailey,” said Valiquette. J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife name a few. PURRE has been honored that water quality will stay in the forefront “Sam believed a community should sup- Refuge to work with these and other groups and of citizens’ minds and in the action plans port water quality efforts without the need Daniel Wexler, former PURRE Public individuals over the years.” of environmental organizations.” for parties and golf outings, leaving orga- Policy Director Over the course of the last seven “I think one of the significant contribu- nizations like PURRE to focus on their Chuck Dworkin, Esquire years, Valiquette was fortunate enough to tions of PURRE was a grassroots effort missions. Sam did a lot for PURRE.” B.C. White, CPA have the opportunity to meet with both to engage people, organizations and busi- PURRE will proceed as quickly as Thomas Louwers, MST elected and appointed officials to talk to nesses in this issue,” said Daniel Wexler, possible to dissolve the 501(c)3 corpora- PURRE’s Board of Directors: them about the concerns of people in the formerly PURRE’s public policy director. tion. Any remaining funds in PURRE’s Michael J. Valiquette, Chairman community and throughout Southwest “PURRE was successful in bringing these account after the expenses of closing the Maureen Valiquette, Vice Chair Florida. The board believes this was a complex issues to the forefront, which office and dissolving the corporation will Dan Schuyler, Treasurer successful effort. helped to create a sense of urgency for be donated half to the Sanibel chapter of Karen Aulino, Secretary “One of the issues we carried with us the people in this community to get Solutions to Avoid Red Tide (START) for Sam Bailey, deceased and greatly all the time is that a healthy marine envi- involved in working to improve our water its efforts to ease red tide outbreaks and missed ronment has a lot to do with a healthy quality.” other endeavors to improve the health Jeff Burns economy,” Valiquette said. For seven years, the work of the of the gulf, and half to the Sanibel Sea John Schubert “PURRE has been a citizen grassroots PURRE Water Coalition Inc. has taken School to be used for scholarships for Executive Director: its officers, lobbyists, employees and children of families unable to afford for Emilie Alfino

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and originally referred to relative position Maritime Trivia of a vessel at sea. by Bryan Henry • At close quarters, meaning crowded or in a confined place, originated in 18th- ore and aft, meaning front and back, century naval warfare. When an enemy or everywhere, as in “The children boarded a ship, its crew would retreat Fhung to the Santa Claus fore and aft behind wooden barriers designed for as he dispersed candies,” first appeared this purpose and would fire through the in the first half of the 1600s as a nautical loopholes. Hence, they were close to the term meaning the bow – or front – and enemy, or fighting in close quarters. the stern – or back – of a vessel. • To make headway, meaning to make • The term “get one’s feet wet,” mean- progress or advance, was first recorded in ing to embark on a new venture or delve the late 1880s in the nautical sense of a into new territory, originated in the late vessel’s forward movement. 1500s and originally alluded to the timid swimmer, slowly or reluctantly getting into the water. • To “get one’s bearings,” meaning to find one’s position or situation relative to one’s surroundings, dates from the 1600s

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Aerial view of Big Cypress National Preserve photo by Ralph Arwood San-Cap Audubon Hosts ‘The Big Story’ ost people think of the immense wilderness of marshes, bogs, Mhammocks and “river of grass” between Naples and Miami as the “Everglades.” Actually, it is two eco- systems and two separate entities: the Everglades National Park and the Big Cypress National Preserve. Join Bob DeGross, chief of inter- pretation for the Big Cypress National Preserve, to hear The Big Story About the Big Cypress National Preserve at his Bob DeGross San-Cap Audubon lecture on Thursday, at 2173 Periwinkle Way. As always, all January 12 starting at 7:30 p.m. at The are welcome to attend. Doors open at Community House on Sanibel. 6:30 p.m. and parking is available at The Big Cypress National Preserve The Community House as well as across consists of 728,000 acres – nearly the Periwinkle Way in the Herb Strauss size of Rhode Island – in Collier and Lee Theater parking area. A $5 donation is counties of Southwest Florida. It differs appreciated with proceeds being used to from Everglades National Park in that promote conservation on Sanibel and in the Miccosukee and Seminole people Florida. have permanent rights to occupy and For additional information, call Elaine 2SHQLQJ use it’s land. Early non-native settlers in Jacobson at 395-1878 or visit the Big Cypress hunted herons and egrets San-Cap Audubon website at www.san- to supply feathers to the hat makers in capaudubon.org. New York and Paris and hunted alliga- -DQXDU\WK tors and crocodiles for their skins. The timber industry also operated there with four hundred million board feet of pine An Evening At timber and 360 million board feet of cypress logged. Railroads were also built The Museum ,O&LHORPHDQV³WKHVN\´+HUH\RX¶OOILQGWKHZDUPHVW to assist in moving the logs. 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A park ranger since programs. 1989, Bob has also worked in Arizona, Visit the museum’s events page at 3HULZLQNOH:D\ Kentucky and Massachusetts to mention www.shellmuseum.org to register. only a few of his bases. As Bob himself ZZZLOFLHORVDQLEHOFRP says, “I am truly proud to work for such a great agency, in such a wonderful place”.  This is the second of eight Sanibel- Our email address is Captiva Audubon lectures to be held in 2012 on Thursday evenings at 7:30 [email protected] p.m. at The Community House, located 24 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Geiger, Schmelz To Give Programs At Shell Museum r. Steve Geiger of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation DCommission’s Research Institute in St. Petersburg will be the Bailey- Matthews Shell Museum’s first presenter in the 2012 Natural Science Lecture Series at the museum from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11. Dr. Geiger is a research scientist in the Marine Fisheries Research Department and he has been employed with the State of Florida since 1988. He has worked in the Molluscan Fisheries group since 2001 and he has led the group since 2009. His current work focuses on shellfish monitor- ing and restoration, primarily scallops, hard clams and oysters. Dr. Geiger has published 13 peer- reviewed articles and co-authored a book chapter on such topics as scallops, stone crabs, plankton dynamics and Antarctic deep sea fish. He also has five Research scientist Dr. Steve Geiger will discuss his work during his Dr. Gary Schmelz will give a colorful presentation during his Friday years experience on crustacean fisheries Natural Science lecture at the Shell Museum on January 11 Lunch Hour program at the Shell Museum on January 13 research and four years of public out- changes in food supply. Both lectures are free with museum information, call 395-2233 or visit www. reach background. The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum’s admission or membership. For more shellmuseum.org. In 1986, he received his B.S. in Friday Lunch Hour series continues at marine science from Southampton noon on January 13, as world trav- College. He received his M.S. in eler and shell expert Dr. Gary Schmelz 1993 and doctorate in 1999 from the shares colorful sea life images during his Email your editorial copy to: University of South Florida. His mas- Wonders of the South Pacific Coral ter’s research focused on the biology of Reefs presentation. Dr. Schmelz has led juvenile tarpon and his doctoral research several Shell Museum-sponsored shelling [email protected] focused on zooplankton responses to and fossil excursions.

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Book Signing And Story Telling Cruise With Bubble Room Creator aptiva Cruises will be hosting a special sunset and cocktail cruise on Sunday, January 22 featuring Katie Gardenia, original owner and creator of the Cworld famous Bubble Room restaurant on Captiva. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Gardenia will share some of her memories and stories and will sign copies of her new book highlighting her recipes and experiences while running the Bubble Room. Gardenia’s book is titled A Bubble Moment and is a collection of fond memories, short stories and tall tales, recollections and secret recipes. The cruise, aboard Captiva Cruises’ Lady Chadwick, will depart from McCarthy’s Marina, next door to the Bubble Room. The cost is $35 per person and includes a complimentary glass of champagne and a red velvet cupcake prepared by Gardenia. The Lady Chadwick features an enclosed cabin as well as a large open air deck and full service bar. For more information or reservations call Captiva Cruises at 472- 5300.

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Bobcat walking along Buckthorn Lane ight-time sounds of carousing bobcats are being heard by islanders these days. It is mating season for our resident bobcats, with kits being born in NJanuary. Come visit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and learn more about these shy felines that live so peacefully amongst us. The next Bobcat Tales program begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11 at the SCCF Nature Center, located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Cost is $5 per adult, with SCCF members and children admitted free. Following the program, take a walk on the trails to the Sanibel River or visit the butterfly house. Call 472-2329 for more information.

Hurricanes have re-sculpted the islands several times over the years Otter Tales ildlife, vegetation and human existence on these islands have been shaped by tropical storms. Most recently Hurricane Charley in 2004, as well as o one knows how Wothers in 1873, 1910 and 1945 rearranged sands with each swipe and re- many river otters sculpted the islands. Nlive on Sanibel and On Friday, January 13 at 10 a.m., come to the SCCF Nature Center and learn Captiva. Come and learn about Sanibel and Captiva’s hurricane history. The program is $5 per adult, with about this large, aquatically- SCCF members and children admitted free. adapted member of the wea- The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva sel family. River otters are Road. Call 472-2329 for more information. strong and graceful swim- mers that capture the hearts of all who see them. Otter sightings have increased recently on SCCF’s trails. THE Otter Tales begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10 in the SCCF Nature Center auditorium, located at GROG SHOP 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. Your One-Stop for Following the program, take An otter perched on a cabbage palm WINE • SPIRITS • LIQUEURS a walk on the trail and view an otter communication site. Cost of the program is $5 per adult, with SCCF mem- CIGARS • GIFT ITEMS bers and children admitted free. Call 472-2329 for more information. One of the Best Grey Goose Vodka 750 ml. $31.99 Selections of Domestic and Imported Wines on Absolut Vodka 1.75 ltr. the West Coast Reg. $39.99 SALE $36.99 Turtle Tracks At SCCF Best Liquor Selection on the Islands Dewars Scotch 1.75 ltr. Special Orders Reg. $43.99 SALE $39.99 and Case Discounts Bacardi Rum 1.75 ltr. Light or Gold Reg. $27.99 SALE $25.99 Walk-in Humidor Sterling Napa Sauvignon Great Selection Blanc Reg. $15.99 SALE $10.99 of Cigars Cupcake Chardonnay $10.99 and Santa Margherita Pinot Accessories Grigio $22.99 Green and loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings, shown side by side earn about the lifecycles and habits of sea turtles that nest on local beaches and what the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is doing to protect them. No need to leave the island... it's all right here! LSCCF sea turtle volunteers and staff monitor every inch of Sanibel and Captiva (just right of the hardware store) beaches every morning from May 1 thru October, looking for tracks to nests laid the Bailey's Shopping Center night before or nests that have hatched. Corner of Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay • 472-1682 The next “Turtle Tracks” program will take place on Thursday, January 12 at 10 a.m. at the SCCF Nature Center, located at 3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road. The program is free Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. noon - 7 p.m. to SCCF members and children, or $5 for adults. Call 472-2329 for more information. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 29

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“Fresh ingredients, simplicity, love... the recipe for a treasured dining experience” – Chef/Owner AJ Black Send your 751 TARPON BAY ROAD • SANIBEL ISLAND, FL editorial copy to: WWW.ILTESORO.NET • 239-395-4022 [email protected] RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 35 From page 6 However, he wanted to give more Fort Myers Postal Service Processing county area of Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, relief to citizens if possible as well as “pro- and Distribution Center to Sarasota and Glades and Lee provides a service popu- Committee mote the progression this island needs.” Tampa,” saying it will result in lost jobs lation of over 1.1 million and more than Ruane moved to authorize a 25 per- and increased mailing times. 30,000 businesses. Not Informed cent reduction and have staff bring a The resolution, passed at the behest The processing and service times for ask that the resolution be withdrawn until resolution to the February 7 council meet- of Councilman Marty Harrity, states, Sanibel mailings will increase significantly, the volunteer members of the committee ing for approval. “Florida Gulf Coast University has esti- according to the wording. can be made aware of the changes.” mated that the closing of the postal Sanibel supports the Horizon Council City Manager Judie Zimomra said, service center will result in a minimum and Economic Development Council to “There is no one currently serving that total wage loss (direct and indirect wages) retain the center in its current location. would not be eligible unless they are not a Council Opposes of $40 million to Lee County and the resident of Sanibel.” surrounding counties; and will result in a Roth said, “This is not trying to elimi- Postal Center minimum job loss of 550 in Lee County nate anyone, just to open it up and say and the surrounding counties. Additional we need five residents with consistency. Relocation reductions in area workforce and wage Read us online at losses will be realized due to the out CHR has had four representatives (attend- he Sanibel City Council passed ing) this year migration of entire families as a result of IslandSunNews.com a resolution Tuesday “strongly layoffs and forced relocations.” “I think we all agree with the resolu- opposing the relocation of the tion, but since this doesn’t take effect T The resolution also states that the five- until April, we have the opportunity to give the committee chance to discuss this and bring it back to the February meeting with any changes or modifications,” said Vice Mayor Mick Denham.

Planning Commissioners Reappointed by Anne Mitchell r. Phillip Marks and Holly Smith were reappointed to the Sanibel DPlanning Commission on Tuesday. The City Council approved the action unanimously. Both will serve three-year terms. Sanibel resident George Campean, a retired engineer and member of the Sanibel-Captiva Kiwanis Club, was not successful in his bid for one of the coun- cil-appointed seats.

Council Plans To Slash Building Permit Fees hose planning on building a home or doing some major renovations Tlikely will see some big savings when it comes to the cost of city per- mits. With an $878,000 building department fund balance, the Sanibel City Council wants to cut the fees by 25 percent. City Manager Judie Zimomra said she couldn’t predict whether lower permit fees would stimulate construction. She noted that single family home permits fell from 98 in 2000 to 10 in 2008-09 but have gradually risen to 17 the past year. She said it costs the department approximately $611,000 on average to operate each year. Zimomra recommend- ed a 20 percent fee reduction, which would generate about $616,000. She showed permit fees for four recently constructed homes. One resi- dence on Belding Drive, a $403,000 project, cost $4,800 in fees. 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But you’d AQUARIUS (January 20 to February knocked over the local firehouse and pushed got involved; churches admonished women be wise to take this one step at a time to 18) A friend wants to share a secret that over the support beams for the elevated train to give up their minis or “be condemned allow new developments to come through. could answer some questions you’ve won- line. to hell.” Perhaps the seeming overreaction GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re dered about for a long time. Meanwhile, • On Jan. 13, 1939, Arthur “Doc” Barker wasn’t entirely unjustified, considering the almost ready to make a commitment. A travel aspects continue to be strong. is shot and killed while trying to escape effect the miniskirt had in some places. It lingering doubt or two, however, should be PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay from Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay. was reported that two women wearing minis resolved before you move ahead. An associ- on your new course despite so-called well- Barker, of the notorious “Bloody Barkers” caused a two-hour traffic jam in downtown ate could provide important answers. meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on gang, was spotted on the rock-strewn shore Cairo, and a 63-year-old man in Rio De CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution your deep sense of self-awareness to guide of the island after climbing over the walls Janeiro was sentenced to three days in jail is still the watchword as you move closer you to do what’s right for you. and tying pieces of wood together into a after biting the legs of the miniskirt-clad toward a decision about a new situation. If BORN THIS WEEK: You have the makeshift raft. woman seated next to him on a bus. you act too fast, you might miss some vital capacity to meet challenges that others might • On Jan. 11, 1973, the owners of • The first animated color TV commer- warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert. find overwhelming, and turn them into suc- America’s 24 major-league baseball teams cial was broadcast in 1949, and it was cre- LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new cessful ventures. vote to allow teams in the American League ated by none other than venerable children’s goal looks promising, and your golden touch to use a “designated pinch-hitter” that could book author Dr. Seuss. The ad was for the does much to enhance its prospects for suc- THIS WEEK IN HISTORY bat for the pitcher, while still allowing the Ford Motor Company. cess. In your private life, Cupid does his best pitcher to stay in the game. • Historians say that Abraham Lincoln to make your new relationship special. • On Jan. 9, 1493, Christopher Columbus, • On Jan. 12, 1984, a panel oversee- had a shrill, high-pitched voice rather than VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees ing the restoration of the Great Pyramids the deep and sonorous tones we usually hear That impatient side of yours is looking to three “mermaids” and describes them as “not in Egypt abandons modern construction when the 16th president is portrayed in film goad you into moving before you’re ready half as beautiful as they are painted.” They techniques in favor of the method employed and television. to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let were in reality manatees. Mythical mermaids by the ancient Egyptians. 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ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 39 Arts at 395-0900. Purchase a film book- Of Gods let of 11 tickets for $88. Film booklet Rusty Brown Returns holders must be seated no later than 6:45 And Men p.m. to ensure a seat. All Monday night In Painted Women by Ray Galligan films begin at 7 p.m. n Thursday, January 19, Rusty Brown, Fort Myers feminist historian, tells BIG Arts Monday Night Film Series the true but little-known stories of the female subjects in famous portraits. his is a is supported by Series Sponsor Bank O This illustrated presentation will disclose the scandal touched off by John beautifully Of The Islands and Stan and Visnja Singer Sargent’s sensuous portrait of a Parisian socialite. Why did Andrew Wyeth hide Tcomposed Gembicki, supporters George & Wendy’s the sketches and paintings of a woman who secretly modeled for him for 15 years? and an extremely Corner Grill, Jerry’s Foods of Sanibel, Who was the nude in the famous Rembrandt portrait painted in 1654? well acted movie Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory, and These and other intrigues make up this unique one-woman play titled Painted that won the Grand Sanibel Taxi. Women. Lunch features grilled chicken, salad greens, fresh fruit mini sweets and bev- Prize last year at erage. Cannes. Based on This event is sponsored by Sanibel Holiday! at The Community House, 2175 real events, the Periwinkle Way. Members pay $20, guests $22. Lunch seating begins at 11:30 a.m. film is set in an iso- Brown’s performance follows at 1 p.m. lated community of Read us online at Call The Community House at 472-2155 to make a reservation. French Cistercian Trappist monks in the mid-90s, when a wave of fundamentalist IslandSunNews.com Islamic terrorism swept across Algeria. This made life there exceedingly difficult for foreigners, especially when they represented both Christianity and the legacy of French imperialism. The monks make no attempt to con- vert anyone to Catholicism; they spend their days tending bees, growing food and praying. They are just a part of everyday life in the village in the Atlas Mountains, where their abby has stood since the mid- 19th century. They sell their honey in the local market and participate in rituals and celebrations with their Muslim neighbors. There are nine monks in the mon- astery but the film revolves around two monks: Brother Christian (Lambert Wilson) an Arabic scholar whom they have elected as their leader; and Brother Luc (Michael Lonsdale). He is a doc- tor – old, sick and asthmatic – but seeing countless patients daily and sometimes imparting benevolent advice to them. The drama of the film centers around the growing influence of radical Islam in the vicinity of the monastery. Tales are heard of threats and murders, and then the violence comes close to home as a group of Croatians workers are found just outside the village with their throats slit. On Christmas Eve, gunmen break into the Trappist monastery and demand to see the abbot. Coolly, he reminds them that no guns are allowed in a place of peace and that the militants are inter- rupting the celebration of the birth of the prophet Issa (Jesus) who is, of course, reverenced by Muslims. Impressed by the monk’s courage, and more than a little embarrassed, the armed men slink away. But the Trappists know that it is only a matter a time before more dangerous extremists will be back. The movie makes a sharp distinction between radical Islamic terrorists and the peaceful Muslims whom the monks feel obligated to serve. The question for the monks, the crux of the movie, is in choosing to stay with their vocation in the face of quite probable death or to leave and return to France. Instead of a traditional soundtrack, the music comes from the monk’s chanted Fish Tacos! prayers and the cries of the muezzins at nearby mosques. The film, which is in French and has Rated by:

English subtitles, will be shown in Schein ZAGAT ® Hall at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9. ZAGAT.COM Follow us on The admission charge is $8 and includes refreshments and a post-film discussion (always informative and often quite spir- acebook ited) in the Phillips Gallery. For additional information, call BIG 40 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Suggs, and Jenna Wyse. Local band Tree Community Party – Joey Ford, Jenna Wyse, Travis Bolton, Andy Carroll, and Derek Trost – House Presents will perform originally composed music live with their violin, mandolin, electric 7-Shot Symphony guitar, and upright acoustic bass. Debbie he Minneapolis-based physical- Tallen creates the lighting design, and theater company Live Action Set Mandi Johnson and Amelia English cre- Tcomes to Sanibel with its original ate costumes. production, The 7-Shot Symphony The Community House is at 2173 (aka The Kickass Cowboy Show), 2011 Periwinkle Way. Ivey Award winner for Best Overall Production and Overall Excellence. The show runs January 7 at 7 p.m. and January 8 at 2 p.m. at The Community House. Hailed as “the love child of Quentin Tarantino and Cirque du Soleil,” and “avant-garde for the masses,” Live Action Set’s mash-up of seven myths from around the world reinterpreted against the backdrop of America’s epic Old West has received critical acclaim across the Midwest. The show’s American setting The Old West comes alive on stage of superhuman strength, heroism, and Performances are supported by live, flight and soar to audiences beyond our comeuppance illuminates the contempo- original tunes from Minneapolis-based Twin Cities. Touring extends the life of rary relevance of these ancient tales. band Tree Party, whose style puts a con- the production, employs actors, promotes Performed without set or props, just temporary twist on traditional country Minnesota, and is a big part of our plan with a whole lot of creative ingenuity, music. for long range sustainability,” said Noah The 7-Shot Symphony places focus Originally premiering in March, Bremer, artistic director on the actors’ bare ability to illuminate 2011 at Loring Theater, The 7-Shot Live Action Set is led by Joanna a world of richly filled images. Creating Symphony has performed in Red Wing, Harmon, executive director, and Noah visually entertaining and emotionally Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois. The Bremer, artistic director. This production insightful storytelling, Live Action Set tour to Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee is developed by Live Action Set under builds upon its roots in dance, continues marks the company’s first multi-city ven- the primary creative direction of Ryan its tradition of physical theater, and infus- ture beyond the Midwest. Underbakke and written by Matt Spring es elements borrowed from cinematogra- “Based on the success at home as and Ryan Underbakke and performed phy, cartoons, Italy’s Commedia dell’Arte, well as in Chicago and Red Wing, we by Mark Benzel, Joey Ford, Damian and France’s treteau traditions. believe this show has the wings to take Johnson, Emily King, Matt Riggs, Dustin

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She formerly served as the first state superintendent of education in Washington, D.C., a role tasked with the implementation of critical accountability systems mandated by the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Honored twice as Teacher of the Year at schools in Fort Worth, Texas and Tampa, Gist’s esteemed career and experience in education make her an expert on both current policies and future developments in U.S. education. An expert on climate change, energy security and arms control, Dr. Levi is the Deborah A. Gist Dr. Michael A. Levi David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for energy and the environment at the Council on The Forum Lecture Series Grand Patron Foreign Relations and director of its program on energy security and climate change. Series Sponsors are Northern Trust and Sue and Tom Pick. 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Simpson, esteemed politician from Wyoming and co-chair of the National To learn more about the Forum Lecture Series, call 395-0900, e-mail info@ Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (February 8); Stuart Rothenberg, BIGARTS.org or log on to www.BIGARTS.org. editor and publisher of The Rothenberg Political Report (February 19); Dr. Geoffrey Kemp, director of regional strategic programs at the Center for the National Interest (February 26); Dr. Frederick Kagan, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and co-author of While America Sleeps: Self-Delusion, Military Weakness, Email your editorial copy to: and the Threat to Peace Today (March 4); and Desmond Lachman, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (March 7). An eighth [email protected] speaker will be announced later in the season.

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Patrons will Foundation’s mission of supporting throughout the weekend. They also seating at the same vintner dinner for have a chance to bid on rare and col- charitable programs that improve the attend intimate dinners prepared by two couples. For a schedule of 2012 lectible bottles including a 35-bottle physical, emotional and educational lives famous chefs at private homes of NCEF festivities and more information about the vertical of Château Haut-Brion spanning of underprivileged and at-risk children in trustees with wines selected and poured Naples Winter Wine Festival, visit www. 84 years, exclusive trips to some of the Collier County. by renowned vintners. napleswinefestival.com or call 888-837- world’s most iconic wine estates from Wine Spectator magazine has ranked A festival highlight takes place at The 4919. Napa Valley to Tuscany, and once-in- NWWF as the nation’s top charity wine Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples – a a-lifetime VIP experiences. Wine lots auction since 2004. The festival is include tickets to the American Idol planned and executed by the trustees, finale, a behind-the-scenes experience foundation staff and hundreds of volun- Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. Symphony Ms. Ahn was awarded the Presser Music Award with which she studied On Sanibel and toured in France, Italy and Austria. he Southwest Florida Symphony She has won top prizes at several com- TANGER OUTLETS ART brings the music of Beethoven, petitions, including the New World TWagner and Mozart to BIG ARTS Symphony Concerto Competition, the on Sanibel this Wednesday, January 11 Jacob Flier International Competition, the AND CRAFT FESTIVAL at 8 p.m. In keeping with the relaxed Samick Piano Competition, the World attitude of the island, this classical cham- Newspaper Piano Competition and the ber orchestra series, conducted by music Youth Chamber Music Competition. director Michael Hall, offers superb A graduate of Seoul National classical music in a relaxed, intimate University and the University of Michigan, Art • Crafts • Food • Stores atmosphere. she earned her doctorate from Rice Beethoven’s Overture to the ballet University. After graduation, she won Music by Patchouli Creatures of Prometheus was composed the keyboard position in the New World in 1801 and achieved immediate popular Symphony and spent three years play- Free Admission • Free Parking success. The brilliant allegro section is ing under music director Michael Tilson thought to represent Prometheus fleeing Thomas. Currently, she teaches at Barry from heaven after stealing fire from the University in Miami Shores and holds gods. the position of principal keyboard of the Wednesday, January 11th Wagner wrote the symphonic poem Southwest Florida Symphony in Fort Siegfried Idyll as a birthday present Myers. 10am - 5pm for his wife after the birth of their son, A post-concert discussion will take Siegfried, in 1869. It was first performed place after the concert with Michael Hall & on Christmas morning on the stairs of and musicians. The discussion offers an their villa. It is a beautiful, intimate and opportunity for the audience to ask ques- Thursday, January 12th lovingly crafted work for chamber orches- tions and is free to any ticket holder. tra. Tickets are priced at $36 for adults The Piano Concerto No. 17 is one and $5 for students. The series of three 10am-4pm of Mozart’s finest. It features powerful Symphony on Sanibel concerts (including modulations and the finale, a set of varia- January 11, February 22 and March 14) tions, is particularly note-worthy. is on sale for $90. For more information, 20359 Summerlin Road Pianist Hyojin Ahn leads a multi- call the Symphony Box Office at 418- faceted musical life that has taken her 0996 or visit www.swflso.org across Europe, the United States, Haiti The Symphony on Sanibel series is and her home country of Korea. 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Two knights competing in performance combat Barely Balanced professional acrobats photo courtesy of www.EloquentImaging.com perform at a past Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire dinners, Buckingham Exception School, Orange River Elementary, Sunshine Children and adults alike enjoy the Seahorse photo courtesy of www. Elementary, school grants and scholarships. ride at the 2011 Medieval Faire EloquentImaging.com For more information on the Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire, visit www.medieval- faire.com. For group ticket information, call Sandy Wheeler at 369-6881. he Riverdale Kiwanis have set their annual Medieval Faire for the weekends of January 14 and 15 as well as January 21 and 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tat Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers. The two-weekend event is expected to draw more than 10,000 attendees. The 2012 Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire will feature jousting, live chess match, live sword fighting, royal court, children’s games and rides, jugglers, magicians, minstrels, period food and medieval themed merchants. Entertainment at the faire will be provided by professional touring medieval faire pro- fessionals. Tickets will be available the day of the faire. Adult tickets cost $15 and children tick- Share your community news with us. ets (5 to 11 years) cost $5 to attend. Free onsite parking is available. All profits from the Medieval Faire go to the Kiwanis of Riverdale Foundation Fund Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 to support local programs, including Thanksgiving baskets for the needy, Christmas or email [email protected]

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1231 Middle Gulf Drive Make your reservations 472-4646 today! A strolling violin minstrel at the 2011 Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval Faire 44 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 $35 apiece. The Open House will be than $7,000 for the charitable organiza- Myra Janco held from noon to 4 p.m. tion through a variety of events. Proceeds from the orchid sale and the The Island Pirate Fest will begin on Daniels Orchid Grand Gala will benefit the Myra Janco Friday, February 3 with the Parade of Daniels Legacy Fund, which was started Mermaids. The Pirate’s Ball will be held To Be Unveiled earlier this year to sustain the standards on Saturday, February 4 and the Pirate’s s part of the “Thank You Myra” of excellence in the performing and visual Live Auction will be held on Sunday, Days Weekend celebration on arts established and nurtured by Daniels February 5 at 1 p.m. at Bert’s Bar & AJanuary 14 and 15, a special over the past 30 years. Seafood Grill, located at 4271 Pine Island hybrid orchid has been bred and named To learn more about the Myra Janco Road in Matlacha. A Pirate Ship contest in honor of Naples Philharmonic Center Daniels Legacy Fund, contact the and Boat Parade will follow the auction. founder Myra Janco Daniels by R.F. Philharmonic Center’s Development Donation of goods and/or services to be Orchids of Homestead, one of the most Office at 254-2704 or visit www.ThePhil. auctioned off are being accepted by call- prestigious orchid nurseries in the United org. Tickets for the “Thank You Myra” ing 412-468-8245 States. The rare orchids will be displayed Days Grand Gala may be purchased at From Our Hearts works closely with at the “Thank You Myra” Days Grand www.ThePhil.org, by calling 800-597- Partners For Breast Cancer Care and Gala on Saturday, January 14 and sold 1900 or by visiting the Box Office at Lee Memorial Health System. One of the at the Phil on Sunday, January 15 at the 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard in Naples. many projects the organization funds is Community Day Open House. to provide mammograms for people who The Myra Janco Daniels Orchid has could not manage to pay without their been registered for perpetuity with the help. The result has been beneficial in so International Orchid Register at the Royal Second Island many ways. For example, early detection Horticultural Society in London. Robert A white phalaenopsis from R.F. Orchids is for treatment has been possible with the Fuchs, owner of R.F. Orchids, called it a similar to the Myra Janco Daniels Orchid Pirate Fest & Ball group’s help. Those who do have the “magnificent, pristine, white phalaenopsis sert reception will follow the gala. resources to fund their own care have orchid.” Then on January 15, the Phil opens Announced found emotional support in the alliance. Collier County and the City of Naples its doors to the public for a free, fun Attendees will enjoy chance drawings, he Original Bert’s Bar & Seafood games, entertainment, food and drink have proclaimed January 14 and 15 afternoon of music and the arts. The Grill is pleased to announce the “Thank You Myra” Days as a tribute to Open House Community Day will feature specials as well as contests for those in Tsecond annual Island Pirate Fest & pirate garb. Bert’s Bar offers a superb Daniels, who retired in September. The a variety of events and attractions for Pirates Ball to benefit From Our Hearts “Thank You Myra” Days celebration will patrons of all ages, including backstage waterfront venue that lends itself to the charity. idea of pirates and seafaring people. So include a Grand Gala concert at the Phil tours, admission to the Naples Museum The public is invited join the fun and on January 14, featuring Boston Pops of Art, glassblowing and jewelry dem- don yer best pirate garb, practice yer help wage the war on breast cancer. pirate-speak, dust off yer tri-cornered hat conductor Keith Lockhart leading the onstrations, an instrument petting zoo, One hundred percent of the funds that Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, along performances by the Philharmonic Youth and join us for a weekend to be remem- are raised from the auctions, raffles and bered ‘n talked ‘bout ferra bloody long with Broadway vocalists Brian Stokes Orchestra and Youth Chorale, food games will go to From Our Hearts, a Mitchell and Kelli O’Hara and opera star stations, the premiere of the new docu- time! Pine Island charity whose goal is to make For more information, send an e-mail Harolyn Blackwell. A special guest star mentary film Box 23: The Myra Janco breast cancer care available to everyone, will also be featured as well as several sur- Daniels Story and much more. The Myra to [email protected] or visit www. not just those who can afford health PiratesBall.com. prises. An elegant champagne and des- Janco Daniels Orchids will be on sale for insurance. Last year, the Island Pirate Fest & Pirates Ball successfully raised more

Artist Myra Roberts Exhibits JANUARY IS At Sanibel Public Library BOOK MONTH! In honor of Book Month receive 10% OFF ALL MARKET PUURCHASES whenwh you show a receipt from purchases made in January from any bookstore!

Artist Myra Roberts and her son, David, look over artwork on display at the Sanibel Public Locally owned, fresh and fun! Library he Sanibel Public Library is currently exhibiting artwork which includes a col- MaM rket opep n 7 dayss: 111 a.mm. to 9 p.mm. lection of Myra Roberts’ newest paintings in oil, featuring work for the Bailey- ReR sttauraantnt: Suun.n – Thuh r.r 11 a.m.m – 9 p.mm. TMatthews Shell Museum. Also included are other originals and giclée prints. FrF i.i – Sata . 111 a.mm. – 1010 p.mm. Roberts’ vintage-style art portrays Florida favorites: palm trees, beaches, blue-green 1717650 San CaC rllos Blvd., Ft. Myyers,s FL 333931 water, sea turtles, bathing beauties and other tropical scenes. 2339.9 482.67765 | SaS ndyButtlel r.coom Work by Myra Roberts is on display through the month of January at the Sanibel Public Library, 770 Dunlop Road. Call 472-2483 for more information. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 45 Project Tolerance: Faces Of Anne Frank At Holocaust Museum $7 Value Lunch n exhibit through Monday, January 30 at the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of 10 Items to Choose From! Includes Drink! OSouthwest Florida in Naples is Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank. Sanibel artist Myra Roberts’s 30 original oil paintings (Must Present This Ad) of Anne Frank’s life took nearly two years to painstak- (MWH ingly create. They depict the innocence and joy that !OUHRU\MOPHOU was ultimately lost in Anne Frank’s young life during the IP IP Holocaust. 3HF "RM Anne Frank is widely known for the diary she kept of /UDOH R\E her and her family’s lives while hiding in an attic from the =\XSRH Nazis. Each finely detailed painting gives viewers a peek inside the life and soul of one of the world’s most recog- HERE! nized Holocaust victims. An exhibit catalog will be avail- able. Project Tolerance: Faces of Anne Frank is the focus for Roberts’s artistic and social commentary on the intoler- ance and bigotry that still plagues the world today. “Art that raises consciousness is vital,” Roberts said. “My hope is that through this (VOGNB project, we can make the world a better place to live.” MOOHR \M=Z Fort Myers journalist Ella Nayor is collaborating with Roberts. Nayor’s new book, Faces of Tolerance: Everybody Counts, details the lives of some Holocaust survivors $\IIZ$DVR living in Florida. The book also features interviews with people who have been margin- *MTNU=Z alized or faced intolerance and prejudice. Included are the homeless and disabled, and victims of homophobia and racism. “It is my dream that through our work, we will spark thought and enlightenment about intolerance and hatred,” said Nayor. “If we start taking the time to see each other as people, all belonging to one human family, we can begin to live more peace- fully as a planet.” The museum will host Roberts and Nayor at a book talk on Wednesday, January "MOF1SDO 25 beginning at 7 p.m. "\GHEDDQ A portion of proceeds from art, catalog and book sales will benefit the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Roberts and Nayor also give multi- media educational presentations on the project.    p/UDOH R\E MOMOT GDP For more information, visit www.holocaustmuseumswfl.org and www.projecttoler- 3HSU#V=K RMWH /\OMEH=%S=\OF ance.com. Myra Roberts can be reached at 395-5370 or [email protected]. Ella Nayor can be contacted at 281-7874 or [email protected].

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on Sanibel Island as a refuge employee From page 37 LeBuff Coming To involved in day-to-day management. LeBuff was the second permanent ref- Cooking Class Island Book Nook uge employee hired by refuge manager The cost is $50 per person and all Tommy Wood, to whom the book is proceeds benefit The Community House. dedicated. Raffle tickets will also be on sale for a “There was a need for this book,” said necklace donated by William E. Wilson LeBuff, who hopes this work will provide jewelers of Sanibel. There is limited seat- an interesting historical journey through ing with prepaid reservations only. Call the years, bearing witness to how and McHale at 565-6663 or stop by The why the refuge was created, has grown, Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way matured and prospered. The event is hosted by KathyTucker. LeBuff carefully selected a series of Indispensable images and wrote comprehensive cap- tions that best portray the history of the “Ding” Darling Refuge. Throughout the Advice from Dr. Dave book, he draws widely on his personal involvement with the refuge. After all, it is here where he has spent most of his life. Highlights include the real story behind how the refuge’s popular Wildlife Drive was aligned and constructed, as well as The Sanibel Historical the chronology of managers and staff members over a 60-year period. Museum and Village LeBuff will be signing copies of his presents book at the Island Book Nook, 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 11 on January 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop in to It’s In The Bag meet Charles and get a copy of Images he Island Book Nook will host an of America: J.N. “Ding” Darling A Lovely Afternoon author presentation of the local National Wildlife Refuge. Tbook Images of America: J.N. Luncheon, Fashion, “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Get your copy of Dr. Dave’s Book Refuge, written by Charles LeBuff, on To advertise in the Stories & Auction at Sanibel Island Books and Gifts, Wednesday, January 11 from 11 a.m. 1571 Periwinkle Way to 1 p.m. Island Sun February 21st… Save The Date LeBuff’s new J.N. “Ding” Darling 472-5223 National Wildlife Refuge book is written Call 395-1213 by a man who spent 32 of his 48 years ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 47 Book Review border as the first step in a forced exile soothe aching hearts, including mine, all The Missing Of The Somme. “None that eventually led to the United States through the years of his self-chosen exile has the imaginative cohesion of purpose Erich Maria and American citizenship. Remarque had in America.” and design or the linguistic intensity and been stripped of his German citizenship Published in 1929, All Quiet On The subtlety to rival the English translation of Remarque: The and his books banned and burned. Western Front still has the power after Erich Maria Remarque’s masterpiece.” Assisting in his escape from Europe 83 years to impress. It is the “magnificent Erich Maria Remarque: The Last Last Romantic was actress Marlene Dietrich, whose long- exception” to all war novels, according to Romantic by Hilton Tims. Paperback, lasting affair with Remarque is described by Max Geoff Dyer, author of the newly released 240 pages, 16 photos, $14. as “the apogee of Remarque’s emotional Friedersdorf life” by British author Hilton Tims in his ll Quiet On marvelous new biography, Erich Maria The Western Remarque: The Last Romantic. Ever fervent to chase the goal, AFront Remarque spent most of his life in the Poetic Voices Never taking time to enfold. by Erich Maria U.S. writing in Hollywood and New York, Gazing now at the Keystone’s reflec- Remarque remains where he romanced an impressive bevy For consideration, tion, the most famous of beauties besides Dietrich. These includ- please send typed I barely know the mirror’s selection, anti-war novel of ed Dolores del Rio, Lupe Velez, Maureen poems with a short biography to A face from youth to pinnacle’s call, all time. A world- O’Sullivan (Jane of the Tarzan pictures), Island Sun, 1640 A time to rise, wide literary sensa- Luis Rainer, Greta Garbo and a happy, Periwinkle Way, A time to fall. tion, the book set late marriage to Paulette Goddard. Suite 2, Sanibel, unprecedented best-selling standards for After his death in 1970 at the age of FL 33957 Attn: Don Brown or send Learning life is not measured by age, 20th century publishing. 72, Marlene a Microsoft Word Each new moment marks a stage, Conscripted in his teens, Remarque, Dietrich attachment to A climbing toward the fleeting light, 19, was wounded five times by shrapnel, wrote, “He donbrown@alum. mit.edu Ascending the Keystone, no end in hospitalized for 15 months and was on was the last sight. his way back to the front when World of the roman- Carol L. Kaplan, PhD, is profes- War 1 ended on November 11, 1918. tics. Besides selected by Don Brown sor emerita of French at California After the war, Remarque left his small the great University of Pennsylvania. She is a backwater hometown, becoming a suc- writer that he Keystone specialist in the 20th century French cessful journalist in cosmopolitan Berlin. was, he had a (inspired by Dan Moeder’s sculp- novel. Her research centers on the Recalling the war and “all its hideous- capacity few ture in front of the Sanibel Public relationship of painting and literature ness,” he became a self-proclaimed paci- men have. Library) in the novels of André Gide. She fist whose most celebrated book would The capacity by Carol Kaplan resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, become a testament to the scourge of to understand and has a condo on Sanibel, where war. the emotions Soaring upward, she enjoys being a docent at the On the night that Adolf Hitler was of all living Each time I tried Sanibel Historical Museum and sworn in as German Chancellor in 1933, creatures. To meet the zenith, Village. Remarque – acting on a tip that he was Understand To force the glide. on a list – drove all night to the Swiss them and

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‘Tween Waters Inn on Captiva has donated a one- week vacation for two Sterling silver sealife pendant by Congress next to The Community House. Jewelers There’s a name for it here on Sanibel Island, that shell-bent thing. They call it the Sanibel Stoop. So hellabration 2012, to be held from intertwined have the island and its shells become, February 17 to March 4, not only that Sanibel’s identity is totally invested in seashells – S“shellabrates” the 75th anniversary known as one of the top shelling destinations in the of the Sanibel Shell Fair & Show, but also world. the island’s shelling obsession. Beginning in the early 1900s, the procession of The festivities kick off with a mass shellers up and down the island’s beaches sparked a Sanibel Stoop on Bowman’s Beach on Shellabration pocket watch by Bill Jordan friendly competition between guests at two early local Friday, February 17 at 10 a.m. Designed hotels – Casa Ybel and The Matthews. Hallie “Granny” Shell floor lamp by She Sells Sea to break a Guinness Book World Record Matthews hosted the Shell Show & Fair in her hotel Shells of 250 people in the Largest Treasure lobby starting in the late 1920s. By 1931, the event Hunt category. Islanders and visitors are moved to the Sanibel Community Association’s Community House. invited to join in and sign their names to “Because it’s the 75th anniversary, we wanted to do something special,” said Marge be sent to the Guinness Book of World Meek, SCA president. “It shows everyone this is a shell island.” Records to prove the island has broken the The week-long Shellabration promises shell-mania. record. The Sanibel Bicycle Club will lead For more details, visit www.Shellabration2012.com, call 472-2155 or stop by The a ride to Bowman’s Beach for those inter- Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way. ested in participating in the Sanibel Stoop. Departure will be from Sanibel City Park, Shell-inspired artwork by Goz Gosselin

“The Cassells deserve Sanctuary Community Golf high praise for their gen- erosity and dedication to Challenge To Benefit The Charitable the islands’ many events and causes. We are very Foundation Of The Islands proud to have Art and he Sanctuary Golf Club is hosting the 10th annual Sanctuary Community Golf Susan Cassell as honor- Challenge on Saturday, January 21. This event has raised almost $600,000 in ary chairpersons. Their Tthe past decade for the Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) and its prede- support and spirit are cessors solely from the generous support of Sanibel and Captiva residents. appreciated by many,” There are numerous sponsorship opportunities ranging from the $5,000 Diamond said Gordon Coons, co- Partnership, which includes additional rounds of golf, lunch and dinner at The Sanctuary chairman. Golf Club, to a $150 Hole Partnership. All proceeds go directly to the Charitable “The Sanctuary Golf Foundation of the Islands, which in turn distributes the funds to assist island non-profit Club members have organizations and individual island residents and workers who have experienced hard- warmly embraced this ships such as medical and financial emergencies. event with their excep- The co-chairmen of the event are Gordon Coons, Terry Igo and Mike Valiquette and tional generosity and the committee members include Al Hanser, Drew Donnelly, Brian Johnson, Ralph Clark commitment to this fun- and Ken Kouril, general manager of The Sanctuary Golf Club. draiser. The Sanctuary This year the honorary chairpersons are Art and Susan Cassell. The couple have Community Golf been supporters of the tournament for many years and are generous donors to the Challenge allows opportu- islands’ non-profits. nities for our community – “We are both honored to be part of this wonderful tournament which has raised over paying it forward – to say half a million dollars for individuals and organizations on our islands. The foundation’s thank you,” said Terry work exemplifies what it means to be a good citizen,” said Art Cassell. continued on page 2B Art and Susan Cassell, honorary chairs 2B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Hortoons American Legion Post 123 Events his Sunday, January 8, come to American Legion Post 123 for Ta BBQ ribs and chicken meal, served from 1 to 8 p.m. On Wednesday, January 11, the American Legion’s general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Then on Sunday, January 15, enjoy spaghetti and meat- balls served all day, with live music pro- vided by Chris Coile from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Every Monday night at Post 123, come watch 8 Ball Pool League action starting at 6 p.m. Stop by and enjoy some great shootin.’ Texas Hold’em is played every Thursday night at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. New players are always welcome. Every Friday, the American Legion offers a 6 oz. ribeye steak sandwich all day. Stop in and try one of our half- pound burgers. Check out our daily specials and the entire menu. They serve food every day, all day long. Open to the public, American Legion Post 123 is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. They are located at 4249 Sanibel-Captiva Road, at mile marker 3. For more information, call 472-9979.

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4B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Top 10 Real Estate Sales Development City Year Built Square Footage Listing Price Selling Price Days on Market Bonita Beach Bonita Springs 1972 2,056 1,695,000 1,450,000 83 River Reach Bonita Springs 2006 4,000 1,595,000 1,350,000 159 Seaspray Sanibel 2011 3,200 1,100,000 1,100,000 1 Devonwood Fort Myers 2004 3,979 1,249,900 900,000 127 Lexington Country Club Fort Myers 1996 2,823 619,000 587,500 458 Spanish Wells Bonita Springs 2003 2,798 599,000 550,000 0 Spanish Wells Bonita Springs 2004 2,798 599,000 550,000 70 Cape Harbour Cape Coral 2009 3,225 570,000 540,000 1 Fort Myers Fort Myers 2006 3,018 589,000 512,000 1,434 Remington Oaks Fort Myers 2008 4,074 522,000 500,000 106

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From page 1B Golf Challenge Igo, co-chairman. The Sanctuary Community Golf Challenge begins at 10:30 a.m., with a brunch followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Afterwards, golfers meet at the clubhouse for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, an awards presentation and the ever-popular Helicopter Drop. For more information about The Sanctuary Community Golf Challenge, contact Drew Donnelly, head golf professional, at 472-6223 or ddonnelly@sanc- tuarygc.net.

Front row from left is Al Hanser, Art Cassell, Susan Cassell, Gordon Coons, Michael Valiquette and Ken Kouril. Back row from left is Ralph Clark and Drew Donnelly.

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We also have a large selection of products specifically catering to gluten and dairy-intolerant individuals. The Sanibel Sprout also carries non-genetically modified products. “Our shelves are brimming with nutritional vitamins and supplements. Let us know your needs and favorite products. We’ll make sure we carry them for you,” she said. Rood moved from Miami to Captiva for her new venture. She has been in the nutrition and health business for many years. She has studied nutritional healing for decades and takes a multi-disciplinary approach to creating wellness. She is also a raw food chef and has applied for a license to serve freshly-made carrot and other juices. Nikki Rood, owner of the Sanibel Sprout, which opened January 2 She will carry most of the items that Simontacchi sold and will add other prod- ucts such as aromatherapy oils and perfumes, some children’s books, organic cot- ton T-shirts, recyclable flip-flops, and even cuddly toys containing lavender that She is a volunteer rover at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and can be microwaved to bring out the fragrance. Pick up a scented candle, a beauty also serves in the Welcome Center. She practices yoga, tai-chi and is an avid bird- or spa product or a CD recording of some inspiring thought-leaders in the field of watcher. mind/body/spirit transformation or Putumayo world music CDs. There are ear- The Sanibel Sprout is at 2330 Palm Ridge Road, Suite 9, phone 472-4499. phones for listening. How jealous would your family and friends be if they could see you play on the The store is also home to the Sanibel-Captiva Food Co-op, which receives fresh, sandy beach and wade through the warm waters of Sanibel? Now you can find out. organic, locally grown fruits and vegetables weekly from the farm. “The purchasing The Island Inn’s webcam is a great way to wave “hello” to friends up north. power of our group allows us to buy quality produce for only a small percentage The webcam is located on 550 feet of pristine beach in front of the Island Inn. over wholesale prices,” Rood added. Guests of the inn can now schedule a time to brag to loved ones in the cold. Have Many already know her mother and Sanibel Sprout co-owner Edith Rood, 85. family members go to the webcam on the homepage of the Island Inn website (www.islandinnsanibel.com). You can arrange a time to show them the sand and sea, while they’re stuck in the snow. With temperatures dropping significantly up north, vacationers on Sanibel will be envied by all. This is just one more attraction SOUTH SEAS RESORT MATLACHA W ATERFRONT added to the range of activities at this popular vacation spot. “Our webcam is the most popular page on our website,” said Chris Davison, the inn’s general manager. “Our return guests log on throughout the year to watch the sunset and take a mini vacation at home.” To see what’s on the video cam, go to www. islandinnsanibel.com. If you think shoes have to be unfashionable to be comfortable, think again. The selection of Earthies at Comfort by Design will soon change your Exquisite 2BR/2BA Unique artist’s home mind. There are no teeter- at Lands End. in midst of ing stilettos, of course, but the shoes have quite high Waterviews from art galleries, Christiana shoes from the Earthies line at Comfort by Design every room. restaurants Brand new ¿VKLQJ contemporary community. interior. If you are interested in being a ven- List Local. $550,000 Vendors Sought dor, contact Musselman by phone at $1,299,000 Sell Global. 574-7161 or e-mail musselman@egrace- For Pet Expo church.com. race Community Center will Grace Community Center is a hub for For Showings please call Isabella Rasi: 239-246-4716 host a Pet Expo on Saturday, the community, providing a path so that GFebruary 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 its neighbors can live lives of freedom and p.m. Vendors are needed for this first dignity. This 56,000-square-foot facility annual event, with booths starting at and its ministries impact the Cape Coral/ $45. Proceeds will benefit the Grace North Fort Myers area and the Route Community Center and its pet ministries 41 corridor between Tampa and Naples. ENGEL & VÖLKERS including Feed The Pack and PAWS. Teams feed the hungry, clothe the needy, “We are thrilled to offer this type of heal the sick and educate the uneducated. 1101 Periwinkle Way #105, Sanibel, FL event to our community,” said Carol For more information on Grace 239-472-0044 Musselman, event chair. “We are seeking Community Center, call 244-1818 or www.engelvoelkers.com/Sanibel pet vendors of all types to ensure we pro- visit www.egracecenter.org. vide great value to our guests.” ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 7B wedges and chunky heels for a firm grip Chip’s Sanibel Steakhouse on the ground yet give your calves a features Michael David playing light Edison National Bank To Display sleek look. classical guitar on Wednesdays and There are open-toe pumps as well as Saturdays. The steakhouse is at 1473 ‘Ding’ Darling Days Student Photos sandals in soft suede and leather in vari- Periwinkle Way, phone 472-5700. ous attractive colors. Check them out The Crow’s Nest at ‘Tween Waters at Comfort by Design in the Lime Tree Inn on Captiva has entertainment Center, 1640 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to phone 395-0666. 1 a.m. Crab races are Mondays and LIVE ON THE ISLANDS Thursdays with the family show at 5:30 Gene Federico plays at Courtney’s p.m. and grown-up races at 9 p.m. The on Sanibel on Thursdays and Fridays, Crow’s Nest is at 15951 Captiva Drive, 7 to 10 p.m. and on Sundays at the tiki phone 472-5161. bar from 2 to 5 p.m. Courtney’s is at George & Wendy’s Corner Grill 1231 Middle Gulf Drive, phone 472- features Chris Workman, keyboard and 4646. vocals, on Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. Traditions on the Beach has live The Corner Grill is at Periwinkle Way music Thursday through Saturday, fea- and Tarpon Bay Road, phone 395- turing Joe McCormick, Marvilla Marzan 1263. and Barbara Smith. There are periodic The Island Cow on Periwinkle Way jazz nights on Wednesdays. The restau- has live entertainment from 6 to 9:30 Teacher Carolyn Gora congratulates Leah Rittenburg, Nicole Prancik, Analiese Thomas- rant is at the Island Inn, 3111 West Gulf p.m. nightly. The line-up: Monday, Dan Laroque and Molly Duggin with Edison National Bank vice president John Ammons Drive, phone 472-4559. Confrey; Tuesday, Jeff Key; Wednesday, he public is invited to Edison National Bank to visit an award-winning display The Jacaranda has entertainment Ken Wasiniak; Thursday, Diana Lynn; of nature photography. The photos will be available for viewing throughout nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. On Friday Friday, Greg Watts; Saturday, Diana TJanuary during banking hours at the 13000 S. Cleveland Avenue office in and Saturday, various artists are fea- Lynn; and Sunday, Ken Wasiniak. Fort Myers. All students participating in the contest will receive a $1 U.S. Mint tured. On Sunday, it’s Jamaica “Dave” Phone 472-0606. Native American gold coin from Edison National Bank when they visit the lobby & Co., reggae and dance; Monday, RC Otter’s, 11506 Andy Rosse photo display. Renata, jazz, contemporary music Lane on Captiva, has live music daily As a Reddish Egret sponsor for the 2011 “Ding” Darling Days, Edison National and dance; Tuesday, Steve “Scooter” with dining inside and out, phone 395- Bank provided awards and underwrote expenses for a Cypress Lake Middle School Reynolds, accoustic guitar, contem- 1142. digital photography contest, as well as providing overall support to this annual event. porary music and dance; Wednesday, Restaurant owners/managers, The students’ photographs, taken at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Buckeye Ken, contemporary, Top 40 please e-mail or fax your entertain- Refuge on Sanibel, were judged by local nature photographer Don Parsons. and blues; Thursday, 2 Hot, contempo- ment schedule to Anne Mitchell at “It was very difficult to judge the photographs as I was amazed at the composition,” rary, reggae and dance. The Jacaranda [email protected] or 395-2299. said Schultz. “Thirty students participated in the photography field trip and they all is at 1223 Periwinkle Way, phone 472- found so many different things.” 1771. The awards ceremony for the photo contest took place on December 15 at Traders features music by Chris Cypress Lake Middle School. Edison National Bank Vice President John Ammons Workman on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 continued on page 8B p.m. and Danny Morgan and Friends on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. Traders is at 1551 Periwinkle Way, phone 472-7242.

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Chicago with my brother because he’s and $25 gift certificates so the top three spend their vacation And now to Santa… because, yes, he in the hospital.” And Bobby went on to photographers judged in the contest here in Sanibel visiting their grandpar- does exist right here in Sanibel. explain all about John, and his heart, can open Edison National Bank savings ents, their great aunt and uncle, lots of But first, let’s go back in time a bit. and the emergency surgeries… this is a accounts. other relatives and, of course, loads of Months ago Bobby, the 12-year-old, child who is not at a loss for words. And The honors went to: cousins. This year there was a bit of had been reading a library book. It was that’s when he told about what John 1st Place – Analiese Thomas-Laroque, a difference. His oldest brother had a all about gold… its history… where it wanted for Christmas… just a tiny piece eighth grade basketball game back home in Hinsdale, came from… that sort of thing. John of gold. 2nd Place – Nicole Prancik, eighth Illinois that he didn’t want to miss, so read the book, too, and he became fas- The counter person excused herself grade the plan was that the whole family cinated with gold. “That’s what I want and went to speak to someone and now 3rd Place – Leah Rittenburg, eighth would go down to Sanibel, except Dad for Christmas… just a tiny piece… but a man came out and invited Bobby to grade and the player, and they’d fly down a real piece of gold.” Bobby thought come into the back. Once there he got Student Choice Award – Molly Christmas Eve. No big deal because maybe he’d get it for him… he knew a gold brick out of the safe, and chipped Duggin, eighth grade there are lots of fun things to do here. that for $5 he could buy a dot of it mail a small piece off with a special ham- “It is truly an honor for Edison But then everything changed in a order from some Alaskan mining com- mer. 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Finished, they explained, “we’re grade teacher Carolyn Gora for supervis- a pacemaker installed and, in case that all the names are put into a grab bag going to help your brother’s dream ing the contest.” malfunctions, he carries a defibrillator and, when you pick one out, that’s the come true.” Whereupon they wrapped For more information, call 466-1800 with him at all times. A while ago some person you buy a present for… “and it the gleaming gold piece and handed it or visit www.edisonnationalbank.com. internal adjustment with the pacemaker has to cost less than $15.” I’m not sure to Bobby. And the answer to Bobby’s was required and an infection had devel- who he landed up with this year… I amazed and questioning look? “No oped but it had been treated… presum- think it was his sister Annie. charge.” …Followed by a smile. ably a minor matter… and they’d taken Anyway, one day last week the The O’Neill family are devout

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He also has coaching experience at the college level. than-rosy results of other minor league sports franchises that He also is president and CEO of the Tour Program Golf School, a demanding have come and gone of late. Florida school. Andrew and Leah Haines and Michael and Anna Taylor We hope the success that Haines and Taylor have experienced in their other have teamed to bring the new Florida Tarpons of the Ultimate ventures will spill over to their newest – the Florida Tarpons. Indoor Football League to Germain Arena in Estero, with the But it won’t be easy. History has proven than. home opener on March 9 against the Carolina Aviators. Surging Everblades just one point out of first place Haines and Taylor founded the league a year ago and have The Florida Everblades, winners of five straight games, can move into first since sold their interests for $1.45 million to Assured Equities place in the ECHL South Division this weekend when they take on the first place IV, a Florida corporation, although Haines remains as league president. Gwinnett Gladiators on the road. Now in its second season, the Ultimate Indoor Football League has expanded to Florida began the week with an 18-13 season record, just one point behind 11 teams. The Tarpons will play a 14-game season. Gwinnett. The local hockey team won three on foreign ice last weekend, defeating Although both Haines and Taylor have impressive backgrounds and experience Greenville, Gwinnett and South Carolina. in professional sports, you’ve got to hand it to them for the risk-taking to launch a The Everblades face Gwinnett tonight, Friday and Saturday at Gwinnett. new minor league team here in this difficult economic environment. Florida returns to Germain Arena next week, hosting the expansion Chicago There’s no question that the Fort Myers Miracle baseball team and the Florida Express on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Everblades hockey team are successful operations. But let’s look back at a few of the failures. The Florida Firecats of the now defunct arenafootball2 league played here nine seasons, from 2001 to 2009. They won three division titles, two conference titles one area of the building, my dad and his and were in the postseason playoffs seven of the nine seasons. The Perception coworkers checked everything; took tem- Their first season, the Firecats averaged 6,085 fans per game at Germain peratures, checked fans, compressors and Arena. By 2008, attendance had dropped to 3,170, and the next year to 2,666. Of Being Cool everything seemed to be working in good Unable to meet their team and league financial obligations, the team folded. by Bryan Hayes order. So, what they did was observe the And remember the two professional basketball teams that couldn’t make it here. area during normal working hours to see The Florida Sea Dragons of the United States Basketball League folded in 2002 y kids often how the a/c was being adjusted. What after three unsuccessful seasons. That failure was followed by the Florida Flame of accuse me they found was not at all that shocking. the National Basketball Association Development League that went bye-bye after Mof this, or As one person in the office would walk just two seasons. would that be the by, they would turn the a/c warmer In 2006, another indoor football team lasted for just one season – the Fort misconception of because they were cold. The next person Myers Tarpons of the National Indoor Football League. This ill-fated team played cool? What I’m would walk up to the thermostat because talking about is the they were hot and turn it down. This con- placebo effect. You tinued for hours. Sound familiar? know, the idea that After they observed this for a while taking sugar pills they devised a plan, they waited until when we think it’s after hours and installed a thermostat at Advil will make our headache amazingly each desk location for each person to disappear. 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Probably not, but Bryan Hayes is a Sanibel air condi- just the idea that it’s on its way is enough tioning contractor. He also owns, with to feel more comfortable. his brother Todd, an electrical busi- One of my father’s favorite stories is ness on Sanibel. He can be reached at State Certified Contractor when he was younger and working on [email protected]. EC0001147 a large commercial office building’s a/c system where they continually had prob- lems with their air conditioning systems. Electric Repair, Installation & Upgrade After they received multiple complaints from the secretaries that worked in this

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Participants sign in prior to the start of the Polar Bear Plunge John Carney toasts his fellow Polar Bears

An estimated 300 participants join in singing the Polar Bear Anthem during the 12th annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge, held at Tarpon Bay Beach on Sunday.

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You must move backwards with Third Odd Balls 103 73 I think the thing I your weight and then forwards to heave see in amateur golf it. In golf, we must have a slight amount Fourth Sanibel Café 92 84 swings the most of backwards head and body motion in are balance issues. the backswing and then a little forward Fifth Sandycappers 73 103 They swing as hard head and body motion during the strike as they can to the and follow-through. If you don’t believe it, Sixth Chalk & Awe 70 106 point where they almost fall down and watch Rory McIlroy when he is done with wonder why the ball doesn’t go where his swing. Is his head pointed down at the Seventh Fresh Legion Crew 66 110 they want to go. golf ball like it was at address? No. It has “I want to look like the players on moved to create motion and balance. Eighth George & Wendy’s 41 135 TV,” is what they tell me. In order to do 3. If balance isn’t important, try hitting that, we will need to achieve balance in golf balls with your feet together. You will the golf swing. Balance is the athlete’s only get about 75 percent distance with Bunt’s Ball Busters 13 Odd Balls 3 ability to have a steady base to get their your feet together. To get to 100 percent, body to propel an object. you must move your legs and have a bal- Bathroom Magic 14 Sandycappers 2 Here are a few principles: anced finish. Try this tip – whatever direc- Sanibel Café 13 Chalk & Awe 3 1. The legs provide a platform for tion the club is being swung is what direc- the rotation of the body and the swing- tion your body must be moving towards. Fresh Legion Crew 11 George & Wendy’s 5 ing of the arms. The legs are the key to Back in the backswing and then forward balance in golf. In any athletic move, we in the forward swing. use the legs as our base. To hit a golf Please stop by the Golf Shop at ball, the balance must be shifted to the The Dunes and have one of our PGA Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League back leg in the backswing and to the Professionals explain the ways to have a forward leg to initiate the downswing and balanced golf swing. Peter Mindel Is A Super Shooter follow-through. Think about the pitcher eter Mindel, one of Sanibel Café’s super shooters, posted his second perfect night in a row with his 4-0 effort against Tracy Walters from Chalk & Awe. PJohn Earle, Terry Ricotta, Joe Steamer and John Gonzalez also went 4-0 for the night. At the end of the season, the league member racking up the most 4-0 wins takes Dunes Nifty Niners Sweeney Scores home one of the many awards presented by the Sanibel 8-Ball Pool League. To date, he Dunes Golf & Tennis Club 30 players have had 4-0 wins. announced the Nifty Niners event Hole-In-One In first place with eight perfect nights is John Gonzalez from Bathroom Magic. Tresults from Thursday, December At The Dunes His closest competitors with four 4-0’s each are Terry Ricotta and Dave Doane from 29, format: individual low net (three clubs Bunt’s Ball Busters and Joe Steamer and Jack Dalton from Bathroom Magic. & a putter) n December 29, Louis Sweeney The only other multiple winners are John Earle, Bob Buntrock and Dennis Bender 1st Ann Levinsohn 34 of Nepean, Ontario, Canada with three each and Peter Mindel, Doc Lubinski, Butch Bouchard and Kevin Pottorf Nancy Hopkins Oscored a hole-in-one on the 129- with two each. Phyllis Koury yard ninth hole at The Dunes Golf and With their 11-5 win over George & Wendy’s, Fresh Legion Crew moved into 2nd Jodi Cort 35 Tennis Club on Sanibel. sixth place only three games behind the Sandycappers. The Legion Crew and 3rd Roberta Rohl 38 Jeremie Sweeney witnessed the hole- Sandycappers meet on Monday at American Legion Post 123. The match starts at 6 Robin Cohan in-one as Louis used his eight iron and “a p.m. Spectators are welcome. Gay Nichols nice ball.” This was the first hole-in-one Legion Crew Captain Gator Gates predicts that his team will “beat back the chal- Chip-Ins of his career. lenge from this mosquito-like upstart Sandycappers team from Captiva.” The Fresh Jodi Cort Hole #1 Congratulations, Louis! Legion Crew was one of the founding teams of the league while this is the initial year Congratulations to all the winners. of play for the Sandycappers.

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The skyscrapers of Mumbai, with slums in the foreground

The Taj Mahal hotel, restored to its glory following terrorist attacks a few years ago A Journey To India - Part V by Patty Molnar e have arrived at the last stop on our journey, Mumbai. WMumbai, a city of 21 million, is the financial capital of India. Forty per- cent of the country’s tax revenues derive from Mumbai. Because of the city’s position as a peninsula on the Arabian Sea, its infra- structure cannot be broadened. One third of the city is reclaimed land from the sea. Our Indian guide told us there is no unemployment in this city, where the ser- vice industry dominates. Interestingly, she A sign on Elephanta Island warning visitors not to feed the monkeys. Note the difference also repeatedly referred to the city by its between admission prices for Indians and foreigners colonial name – Bombay – and remarked A few final topics: the caste system, that industry prefers doing business in that the city’s residents are proud of the arranged marriages, the economy and the latter because things happen quickly many buildings erected by the British. Two-story slums; people both live there corruption. because of communism. China’s strength (Victoria Terminus, the railway station is and run businesses out of them Although it is lessening, the caste sys- is industrialization while India stresses arguably the most splendid.) tem is still in place. There are four castes: education and grows through the service ($16), the dobis will wash 100 pieces of In addition, she also had high praise priests/Brahmins; warriors/rulers; trad- industry. Our speaker remarked that, in clothing and return them to you, neat for England’s contribution to the coun- ers, farmers and merchants; and laborers India, religion and spirituality get in the and folded. try’s infrastructure, including the railroad and service people (the untouchables, or way of development, as does the lack of I wrote earlier about the Parsis of system begun in 1853. Dalits). individualist thinking. Indians, he said, India, immigrants in the 9th century from Aside from the Bollywood film industry Written into the Indian constitution prefer communal activity. The economic Persia who practice the Zoroastrian reli- that churns out 1,000 films a year (I cited was a provision to prevent discrimination boom is taking place in the cities, mean- gion. They are a powerful cultural force an incorrect lower number in an earlier by reserving 22 percent of government ing that the 70 percent of Indians who in Mumbai, contributing their energy and article), there are two interesting business and university jobs for the untouchables. live in country villages are left out. One wealth to educational and medical institu- enterprises unique to Mumbai: the dab- We were told that the percentage of this of the main reasons for this is the lack of tions in the metropolis. The renowned bawallas and the dobis. quota now actually stands at 49 percent infrastructure there. conductor Zubin Mehta is a Mumbai-born The former are an army of men who, to provide even more opportunities As far as corruption is concerned, the Parsi, as is the Tata family of auto, etc. every business day, pick up freshly-pre- for members of the Dalit caste to rise. Indian Parliament is currently attempting fame. pared lunches from over 100,000 sub- Increasingly, Dalits are becoming pros- to pass legislation to create an indepen- A worthwhile outing from Mumbai is urban homes and deliver them to offices perous business people and prominent dent agency to deal with this rampant Elephanta Island to see the 6th-century throughout the city. The food, packed politicians. problem. The agency would consist of a cave temples carved into a cliff and dedi- into round stainless-steel boxes known More than 80 percent of Indian mar- board of nine members who would inves- cated to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruc- as “dabbas,” are color coded according riages are arranged. Marriage is mostly tigate corruption charges against bureau- tion. Our boat left from a dock right in to office address and taken to the proper within one’s caste. The bride is expected crats and elected officials. front of the most imposing landmark in destination. The empty dabbas are deliv- to supply a huge dowry, and for this rea- Summarizing, Attila and I consider Mumbai, the Gateway to India. Erected ered back home by late afternoon. The son boys are preferable to girls. This has our India trip the best one we have in the early l900’s, it was the first sight system operates with such efficiency that lead to an imbalance in the gender birth ever taken. There is a pervasive poverty travelers to India saw during the time it has actually become a model studied by rate. The wedding takes place over five there, it is true. However, if you have an of the British Raj. Adjacent to it is the U.S. business schools. days and is an expensive proposition. open mind to new and different experi- colonial Taj Mahal Hotel, which was Alas, we arrived in Mumbai on a As mentioned at the beginning of this ences, you will be touched, as we were, renovated following the terrorist attack a Sunday, and so our timing was off to wit- series, India is the world’s fourth larg- by India’s rich culture and the a deep few years ago. Note: Security at the large ness the dabbawallas in action. However, est economy behind the U.S., China tolerance that enables people of many urban hotels, airports and tourist sites is we did get to see the dobis, men who and Japan. At a lecture we attended, religions and backgrounds to coexist in a stringent now. There are metal detectors, launder clothing in a huge complex of the speaker contrasted Indian economic secular state. Namaste. as well as a strong presence of armed outdoor concrete tubs. For 800 rupees growth with that of China. 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I still recall passion is to inspire and empower all of enhanced with a knit backing. a greater population the pleasure of hav- a letter that was written by an 85-year- you to feel great again, using any treat- Cotton Is Still King ing their home make a strong statement old man explaining how he’d live his life ment, medication, supplement or healer Originating in Egypt, cotton is one of about quality and opulence. differently if he could. The letter is found that works. You are never trapped, if you the most versatile and appealing of all Your decorator will guide you to the in the late Leo Buscaglia’s book, Living, aren’t feeling better, or you don’t like fibers, natural or manmade. In the home, right fabrics for your home and lifestyle. Loving and Learning. Here it is: your health track, make a new choice. cotton is a decorative fabric mainstay. It Cindy Malszycki is an interior deco- If I had my life to live over again, I’d Don’t take the good aspects of your dyes beautifully, and when finely spun, rator on Sanibel. She can be reached try to make more mistakes next time. continued on page 21B at [email protected]. ZzZCONCERNED ABOUT A LOVED ONE?

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in The Woodlands neighborhood at Shell Point at 8100 Arbor Court, Fort Myers, Florida 33908 All rights reserved. HCR-308-11 Shell Point. ©2012 ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 19B Will Power Top Five Estate Planning Cleanup Items For The New Year by Craig R. Hersch, Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorney; CPA decided to clean ago. I would suggest that you include out some of the your estate planning attorney in your I closets in my decisions regarding your IRA and 401(k) home last week- accounts. end. I found old 4. Update your Trust and Will. If soccer shin guards you have recently made Florida your and cleats that no residence, then it is a good idea to longer fit my now update your will and trust that may teenage daughters, have been drafted and signed up north. VCRs that no lon- Each state’s law is different, and Florida ger work and a bunch of other stuff we law has some peculiar twists that can don’t need any more. I enjoy the feeling result in unintended consequences if you of accomplishment whenever I am able haven’t considered them in your estate to spend time getting things like this plan. You can find a video on this topic done around the house. at www.sbshlaw.com/floridaestateplan/ This encouraged me to make a list 5. Consider declaring Florida resi- of the top five estate planning cleanup dency. If you are one of the many resi- items that you may want to consider for dents who maintain two homes, one the new year. As always, 2012 brings up north and one down here in sunny many changes, and it’s always good to Florida, declaring Florida residency may ensure that your “estate planning closet” save you tax dollars. Florida residents is organized and up to date. enjoy a homestead tax exemption as Here’s my suggested list of top five well as a cap on the increase to our clean up items for you to consider: home’s annual assessed value. Over 1. Update your Durable Power of time, this assessment cap might mean Attorney. Florida’s power of attorney hundreds or thousands of dollars of tax statute changed significantly on October savings. Moreover, Florida has no per- 1, 2011. The new law requires that sonal state income tax. Depending upon durable powers of attorney contain your personal circumstances, declaring more specific language about the scope Florida residency could save you a lot and types of powers that we grant to of money annually. If you decide to the recipient of the power (referred to declare Florida residency as of January as the “attorney-in-fact”) named in the 1st, you are eligible to homestead your document. The new law also requires home, but you must do so before March that the grantor initial next to certain 1st. Information on these issues can powers contained in the document, indi- be found at the Lee Country Property cating that he or she is fully aware of Appraiser’s website: www.leepa.org/ the powers that are being granted to the Exemption/GeneralExemptionInfo.aspx attorney-in-fact. For those interested, if I hope that I gave you some valuable you look in the video learning center of ideas to start off 2012. May you and my firm’s website I have posted a tutori- yours have a happy and healthy new al on the new durable power of attorney year. act. Scroll down to the heading “Annual ©2012 Craig R. Hersch. Learn Maintenance Workshops” in the video more at www.sbshlaw.com. gallery to find it. 2. Review the title to your Financial Accounts. Many of you have revocable ISLAND SUN BUSINESS living trusts. In order for many of your NEWSMAKERS financial accounts to avoid the pro- bate process, it is important that the accounts be properly titled in the name IP Realty of your trust. Over time, it has been my Group experience that people tend to get lazy Vannounced with this, and begin opening accounts in that Les Pendleton joint name with others or in individual has joined their name. If this is the case and you have a Captiva office. trust, it’s time to review the title to those Pendleton moved accounts and make sure that they are to Sanibel from owned by your trust. Boston 15 years 3. Review your IRA and 401(k) ago and has been Beneficiary Designations. In contrast to a top producer on your regular financial and investment the islands for more accounts, IRA and 401(k) accounts nor- than eight years. Les Pendleton mally should not be titled into the name of your revocable living trust. Instead, you want to ensure that the beneficiary designations are proper and up to date. This task may be more complicated than it sounds. Take a look at my blog Our email address is on my website where I wrote about IRAs and the second marriage dilemma. [email protected] That article first appeared on these pages in the Island Sun a few weeks

ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 21B Dr. Dave ovarian and premenopausal breast cancer, Avoid hobbies such as glass staining, From page 18B to say nothing of the bonding that takes model building or glue sniffing. Wash Breast Feeding place while Junior latches on and tugs foods of all pesticides thoroughly or use Raincoat away as though he were in a Slurpee guz- organically grown food. Ensure your health for granted because one day, they Offenders zling contest. But the breast can also be a workplace is safe for pregnant and lactat- (and you) will be gone. dumping ground for many environmental by Dr. Dave ing women. Have an industrial hygienist As 2012 turns the corner, focus on toxins a mother might have been exposed Hepburn assess this if necessary. Decrease use of what feels well in your body, not what to over the years. Breasts, being primar- cleaning products around the home or you haven’t accomplished. Set reason- rom the Going- ily fat, accumulate fat-soluble toxins such work. (Guys, my hate mail box is already able goals and this time, expect success. Just-a-Tad- as benzenes, toluenes, mercury, lead, full.) Now, following Leo’s lead, is anyone up FOverboard file broccoli and more importantly PCBs and Don’t eat fish from rivers or lakes that for skydiving with me? comes the story of dioxins. have high potential of contamination. This information is not intended Elizabeth McGarry, Humans are at the top of the food Avoid renovating homes built before 1950 to treat, cure or diagnose your condi- detained at Kennedy chain (excluding grizzly bears and those (leaded paint). Decrease exposure to caf- tion. Suzy Cohen is the author of The Airport by security freaky guys in Lord of the Rings.) Over feine, alcohol, nicotine and drugs as most 24-Hour Pharmacist and is a registered staff for attempting many years, humans gradually accumulate of these are passed in breast milk. pharmacist. To contact her, visit www. to stow breast milk fat-soluble toxins from plants and animals It behooves every mother/airplane dearpharmacist.com. aboard a plane. She that have been reared in a pesticide-laden, milk smuggler to try and provide the best was forced to drink from her own breast chemical soup. These are in turn con- possible start to their child’s life. No sense milk (I assume that she used the bottle, centrated in breast milk and from there a crying over spilt weaponry. otherwise... well... ) to prove to security whopping 20 percent of a mother’s total Like the column? You’ll LOVE the Read us online at that it was not going to be used to bring fat-soluble chemical load is transferred book the Doctor is In(sane), available at about the destruction of the free world. to the baby over six months of breast- Sanibel Island Bookshop. Contact Dr. IslandSunNews.com Far be it from me to judge these boobs... feeding. Dave or read more at www.wisequacks. er... security staff, but what, other than With several tons of PCBs falling on org. a stiff breeze, was going through their the Canadian Arctic, Arctic mothers have minds? “Ralph, I need backup over in sec- been found with large concentrations of tor 7. It appears we might have a 36D in toxins in their milk, after it thaws out. progress.” Inuit children were subsequently found to Is breast milk dangerous? Well, hold on have a mildly diminished immune system. to your soothers folks because, apparently Women in Michigan who ate fish from in the wrong hands, it can be downright the Great Lakes ended up suckling their nasty. The advantages of breast milk (for wee ones into significant developmental babies only) are now well documented. delay, thanks to PCBs and dioxins. Breast-fed infants have less asthma, aller- But don’t throw out the baby with gies, ear infections, gastrointestinal infec- the breast milk just yet. Breast feeding tions, meningitis, respiratory infections, remains head and shoulders above any etc. They enjoy an IQ some eight points other method of infant nutrition. But there higher on average than their formula fed are some useful precautions to take should friends, have more fun at the beach and pregnancy or breast feeding (the latter are responsible for world peace in Kansas. often requiring the former) be in your Every pediatrician from Dr. Spock future. Avoid extended exposure to dry to Captain Kangaroo recommends that cleaners, hair salons, print shops, body babies enjoy mother’s milk for at least shops or any other environment where six months, longer if possible. Even the solvents, fumes, metals, paint thinners etc. mother derives benefits, encountering less might be inhaled. ISLAND PHARMACY Voted Best Pharmacy on the Island 4 years in a row! Caring for you and about you We are ready for all your island needs with: Specially Formatted Bite & Itch Lotion Share your community • Natural No-See-Um Repellent • We also offer rental of Walkers,, Wheelchairs

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TM/MC JD Powers Award 22B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Please tell me why would a person be Lizzie a positive effect on anxiety during labor, Mom And Me so hurtful to us when we have been so Lizzie and Pryce’s e-mail address is decreased anxiety at the early and mid- good to her? [email protected]. dle stages of labor (MD -1.46; 95 per- Erick cent CI -2.43 to -0.49; one study, 133 Dear Erick, From page 22B women) and (MD -1.24; 95 percent CI Treating others well regardless of how -2.18 to -0.30). Another study showed you are treated by them… well done! I Guided Imagery that guided imagery had a positive effect wish many would watch and learn from interventions include: autogenic training, on anxiety and depression in the imme- your example. It is a difficult road and at biofeedback, hypnotherapy, imagery, diate postpartum period. Autogenic times, I am sure, seems impossible, but it meditation, prayer, auto-suggestion, training was effective for decreasing screams a lot about your character. Your tai-chi and yoga. Control group could women’s anxiety before delivering. mother-in-law sounds like a self-centered The authors conclude that mind-body individual, interested only in her own feel- include standard care, other pharmaco- logical or non-pharmacological interven- interventions may benefit women’s anxi- ings. I am sure she can justify everything ety during pregnancy. Based on indi- she says, feels and does. tions, other types of mind-body inter- by Lizzie and Pryce ventions or no treatment at all. vidual studies, there is some evidence I do not know why she acts the way for the effectiveness of mind-body inter- she does. One thing is for sure: she is not Eight trials met the criteria (556 par- izzie and Pryce answer your ques- ticipants), evaluating hypnotherapy (one ventions and especially guided imagery, tions and give advice about aging going to change. She is getting her needs for the management of anxiety during met by being mean. trial), guided imagery (five trials), auto- Lconcerns from a two-generational genic training (one trial) and yoga (one pregnancy. The main limitations of the perspective. A mother and daughter If and when her presence in the home affects your family’s health and happi- trial). Due to the small number of studies studies were the lack of blinding and team, Lizzie is a retired RN and health per intervention and to the diversity of insufficient details on the methods used educator, and Pryce is a licensed psycho- ness, making a change is OK and not throwing in the towel. In some families outcome measurements, the investiga- for randomization. therapist in private practice who special- tors performed no meta-analysis, and Dr. Clancy is a licensed mental izes in the care of elders and people with due to personalities, past history, etc., strong and wide boundaries are needed. instead reported results individually for health therapist, certified hypnothera- chronic illnesses. each study. pist, life coach, author and public Dear Mom & Me, You can still care, but care from a dis- tance. Compared with usual care, in one speaker. You may e-mail Dr. Connie at My mother-in-law hated me from [email protected]. the first day she met me. She thought Pryce study (133 women), guided imagery had I wasn’t good enough for her daughter. Dear Erick, I guess I wasn’t then, but as luck would Congratulations on your success. have it, I have been extremely successful. Some people would never ever admit She has written many articles on prostate She hated our son, but adored our that they could do anything wrong. Their Prostate Cancer cancer, speaks publicly and has led sev- daughter. After my wife mentioned it to opinions are right regardless of the facts. eral advocacy efforts on behalf of prostate her, she disliked them both. You were kind and generous people to Question And cancer issues. Years have passed and when my give her a home. Her mental impairment Whether you are currently monitor- mother-in-law’s health started to go, I in later life just compounded the problem. Answer Event ing your PSA, screening, considering asked her to come and live in our home. Some people seem to be nasty individ- treatment or dealing with side effects, uals, regardless of the kindness of others. very Monday She lived with us for six years and not a night from bring your questions and let Jan offer day passed that she didn’t tell me how Nasty when they were young, and even her insight and clarity into the key issues. worse when they are older. E5 to 7 p.m., she still hated me. drop in at the Without giving medical advice, she will Sanibel Public help you identify accurate information, Libray for a free and find new information you may not be discussion group aware of. Wives and other family advo- focusing on pros- cates are welcome. tate cancer. Special thanks to the Porterfield Jan Manarite, Family Foundation for their support of lead educational these meetings. facilitator for the For additional information, call 395- Jan Manarite Prostate Cancer 0995. Sanibel Patient Service Center (PSC) Research Institute (www.PCRI.org), will lead the group with her emphasis on patient empower- ment, and more than 11 years of experi- ence and education in the field. Jan is To advertise in the LAB TESTING a 30-year Sanibel resident, and wife of (formerly Captain) Dominic Manarite, Island Sun We accept assignment for Medicare, Medicaid, who used to operate Janice Too Charters and most Private Insurance Plans out of Castaways Marina. Dominic was Call 395-1213 diagnosed with extremely advanced pros- tate cancer in 2000. Jan has orchestrated *No upfront fee for drawing of blood* much of his care and treatment options, *No appointments Necessary* and has worked for PCRI for 10 years. 239-472-8400 Fax: 239-395-2466

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www.EyelidsOnly.com 24B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Red Sox Celebrity Classic Is Back ee Memorial Health System Foundation will hold its 19th annual Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Classic on Monday, February 27 at The Forest LCountry Club in South Fort Myers. The shotgun start is at 1 p.m. The Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Classic is strengthened by a dollar-for-dollar match to all funds raised and will support construction of a new 136- bed children’s hospital to provide state-of-the-art lifesaving care for the children of Southwest Florida. The golf event is preceded the evening before (on Sunday, February 26) by the Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Tee Party. This year’s Tee Party features a Winter Wonderland theme and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and spirited silent and live auctions. Bidding opportunities include one-of-a-kind hand-signed memorabilia Share your community news with us. from the world of sports and entertainment, luxurious spa and jewelry items, a seven- Call 395-1213, Fax: 395-2299 day cruise, a fun-filled trip to Fenway Park in Boston and a luxury trip to New York City. or email [email protected] Now in its 19th year, the event gives fans the opportunity to hit the links alongside some of the biggest stars and legends in Major League Baseball. Past participants include Josh Beckett, Jason Varitek, Jacoby Ellsbury, Clay Buchholz, Louis Tiant, Hall of Famer Jim Rice and many more. Volunteer committee members invite you to visit www.facebook.com/ RedSoxCelebrityClassic for updated information, event photos and more. To join the Boston Red Sox on the course, or to purchase tickets to the evening- prior Tee Party, call 343-6950 or e-mail [email protected]. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. To inquire, call 343-6950.

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HELP WANTED SERVICES OFFERED SERVICES OFFERED SERVICES OFFERED AUTO FOR SALE Bob Adams PROFESSIONAL TENNIS LESSONS ‘01 VW CABRIO CONVERTIBLE Residential CLEANING SERVICES Tennis Lessons $35. New black canvas top, new tires, silver Residential • Commercial Racquet stringing & regripping; grey body, runs good. 85,000 miles. $4,325. Renewal Interior Windows • Carpet Cleaning Pick Up & Delivery (24 Hour Service). It’s parked in front of Jennifer Watson USPTA certifi ed. 200 Periwinkle Way, Unit 125, Sanibel. Services 239-810-6293 Tony Fittipaldi 239-896-6385. Email [email protected]. “Handyman” Licensed & Insured experience 25+ years SR 11/13 N TFN ☼RS 12/30 PC 1/13 ☼NS 12/30 CC 1/20 (Carpentry, maintenance - toilets, faucets, ceiling fans, sliding doors, etc.) SERVICES WANTED 3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel, Fl 768-0569 or Cell 464-6460 MUSIC INSTRUCTIONS WANT TO BUY Phone: 239-472-3644, ext 1 RS 11/14 M TFN In piano, saxophone, fl ute. MUSICIAN(S) WANTED Fax: 239-472-2334 CASH PAID FOR MILITARY ITEMS www.crowclinic.org On Sanibel/Captiva or South Fort Myers. Female jazz vocalist looking for a pianist Qualifi ed, experienced teacher. HELP US PLEASE!! HELLE'S CLEANING SERVICES or group of musicians to practice with for Cash Paid For Old Military Items. Call 239-989-7799 Sunday night gigs! Medals, Swords, Uniforms, helmets, We need volunteers for: Residential Cleaning to Satisfaction Clinic emergency patient admissions desk ☼RR 10/8 CC TFN Please call 518-796-4239. old guns, awards & more. Sanibel & Captiva • 239-565-0471 Local Toll Free 1-866-440-3280. and baby animal feeders ☼NR 12/23 CC 1/13 Visitor education center greeters and gift Sanibel Lic. #11412 Lee Co. Lic. #051047 ☼RR 12/23 CC 1/13 shop cashiers DORADO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SR 11/13 B TFN BOATS - CANOES - KAYAKS CROW - (239) 472-3644, ext. 231 or HOME WATCH/CARE [email protected] COMMERCIAL SPACE Full Range of Services ❋ Excellent ☼RS 10/28 NC TFN COMPANION SERVICE Organizational Skills ❋ Island Resident DOCKAGE ❋ Licensed & Insured ❋ 24/7 BUSINESS FOR SALE Sanibel-Captiva Care and Companion Service, Hourly, Daily, Weekly LLC Medical appointments, general transportation, Call Lisa 239-472-8875 Downtown Fort Myers Business for sale. shopping, light meal preparations, and light ☼RS 10/1 BM TFN and Monthly. Owner moving out of state. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED cleaning. Our services are customized to meet our clients needs. Call 239-395-3591, or Captiva Island 472-5800 For information, call 239-689-1660. At The Sanibel School for an emergency call 239-472-0556. $54,000 Call Michelle Wesley SR 1/30 B TFN SR 10/3 B TFN SANIBEL HOME WATCH ☼ 239-910-8000 Retired Police Captain RR 12/16 NC 1/6 Lives on Sanibel ☼RS 12/16 NC 1/6 DOCK YOUR YACHT ON SANIBEL HOUSE CARE Will Check Your Home Weekly OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Very Reasonable Rates Prime east end direct access dockage. While you are away by (239) 728-1971 Seawall, electricity, water, parking. 700 square feet. retired architect, Sanibel resident. ☼NR 9/2 BM TFN Only minutes to the gulf! Good Periwinkle location. HELP WANTED Call Joe Call 395-1649. Call: 470-2866 Full time Clinic Assistant at ☼RS 12/17 CC TFN 516-972-2883. ☼RS 11/12 NC TFN The Sanibel School, tolls paid. ☼RS 1/6 PC 2/24 Call Maureen at 472-1617.

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FRONT OFFICE AGENT 3-11 p.m. shift - Full Time. West Wind Inn, Sanibel is seeking a Front Desk Agent. Previous hotel Front Desk experience preferred. Send resumes to: [email protected] ☼NS 1/6 CC 1/6

EXPERIENCED, LICENSED TO PLACE AN AD LOG ON: MASSAGE THERAPIST Wanted for prn position at Sanibel Clinic. Professional, reliable and Florida licensed massage therapist with at least 5 years experience preferably in private practice/ IslandSunNews.com clinical/medical massage setting. Must have excellent clinical and communication skills. Preference for LMT living on or near Sanibel Island. Please call 239-297-4997 to inquire.

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HELP WANTED Jerry’s Foods in Sanibel is now taking applications for experience P/T servers, — Place Classified — flexible hours. Tolls paid. Call Mark at 472-9300

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE VACATION RENTAL ANNUAL RENTAL FOR SALE BY OWNER Island Vacations ANNUAL RENTALS SCAN CODE SANIBEL Super, well maintained house, great Of Sanibel & Captiva neighbors, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, adjacent tennis courts and pool, near Million $ Views Await You! Condo. 1/1 F. 2nd Floor beach. Negotiable. 239-482-0997 • Cottages • Condos • Homes • $900/mo. Canal Home, 3/2/den/pool/dock ☼RS 1/6 CC 1/27 Miles of Beaches & Bike Paths just off Island 239-472-7277 $2,300/mo. Isabella Rasi OPEN HOUSE 1-888-451-7277 International Real SAT, 1/7 from 1 - 4PM S 10/9 B TFN 472-6747 Estate Consultant Lexington Country Club - Southmont Condo Making Islanders out of ordinary citizens McGREGOR WOODS 9190 Southmont Cove #203, NEAR BEACH PRIVATE HOME for over 35 years! Fort Myers 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH FOR A FREE LIST 3 bedroom, 2 bath Home with heated pool, Gulf Beach Properties, Inc. in quiet Sanibel neighborhood. Seasonal Paul H. Zimmerman, Broker/Owner

OF ALL and monthly rentals. 239-472-0692 or ☼RS 1/6 BM TFN www.4sanibel.com. ISLAND PROPERTIES ☼RS 10/14 CC TFN ANNUAL RENTAL SANIBEL GREAT FAMILY HOME IN FOR SALE LIGHTHOUSE REALTY Charming old Sanibel style McGREGOR WOODS! VISIT 3 bed custom baths and kitchen Paul J. Morris, Broker 2 BR 1 BA house. Lighthouse end. with newer stainless steel. 3/3/2...make an offer! www.FreeSanibelList.com VACATION RENTALS Great neighborhood. Beach access. Offered for $195,000 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES Available in January. 252-341-6222 Pfeifer Realty Group 359 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island SANIBEL EAST END ☼ Sanibel Island, FL 239-579-0511 NR 12/23 CC 12/30 239-472-0004 ☼NR 12/30 CC 1/20 ☼RS 6/17 BM TFN ANNUAL RENTAL SANIBEL HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER ON EAST END 2008 MOBILE HOME PROPERTIES AVAILABLE 3,100 sq. ft., 4 bed with 3 full baths. Elegant, Sanibel East End AT PERIWINKLE PARK For a complete list visit our Website Ground level ranch home on canal with Canal Front Home with Boat 1 Bed room new queen bed. LR with www.remax-oftheislands.com private boat dock. Large screened, Dock. Like New! sofa bed, kitchen, refrigerator ice maker, Call Dustyn Corace, RE/MAX of the Islands dinning area, Bosch washer dryer, oversized pool, 2 car garage, large double ASKING $1,795,000 239-472-2311 lot, fully applianced. Includes yard and pool dishwasher. Trane A/C with Pro 4000 RS 10/9 B TFN MATLACHA WATERFRONT programmable thermostat. Full tile fl oors. maintenance. Short walk to beach. Full vinyl deck. Pavers. Oodles of space. Annual rental only. $2,950. Hurricane sun & window protection Call 401-524-2713 fi lm. Home in ex. cond. Much more, too CLOSE TO SANIBEL & FM BEACH ☼NR 12/30 CC 1/6 numerous to mention. Priced at $83,200. 2BR/2BA, 2nd fl oor, end unit w/lanai. Ground rent $5,800/yr. 239-209-1869 or [email protected] Very clean & bright. Pool & tennis. [email protected]. ☼NR 1/6 BM 1/13 No smoking, no pets. $750 per month ☼ RR 10/28 CC TFN 239-851-4921 or 887-0834.

☼RR 1/6 CC 1/13 Unique artist’s home in midst CONDO TRADE of art galleries, restaurants & CAUTION fi shing community. $550,000 SANIBEL Are you looking for a larger condo but haven't sold or listed yours? Owners of Luxury MARINER POINTE TOWNHOUSE OPEN HOUSES Sanibel Condo may entertain a trade. Unfurnished-ground level; 2 BR 2-1/2 BA; EAST END RETAIL CENTER Contact G.G. Robideau, 2 enclosed porches; Bay & Canal views; private POSTED DAILY Broker Associate, fi shing pier; boat dockage lease available; John R Wood Island Real Estate, Cable TV, water, pest control, refuse collection all included in annual lease. 239-395-1786 GARAGE • 239-940-7878 or [email protected] ☼RR 1/6 CC 1/6 ☼NR 1/6 BM 1/27 MOVING • YARD

VACATION RENTAL SALES Newly renovated retail center with high visability VISIT: WALK TO BEACH on Periwinkle toward SanibelOpenHouses.com Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath If you would SANIBEL MOVING SALE! Lighthouse beach. Great 1/2 of duplex 411 Lighthouse Way @ Periwinkle. business opportunity. Pfeifer Realty Group East End of Sanibel Friday 1/6, 9AM - 3PM $1,399,000 like copies of Sanibel Island, FL Great Monthly rates! Saturday 1/7, 8AM - 2PM Call Bob 410-913-2234 Everything must go: Isabella Rasi 239-472-0004 ☼RR 9/16 CC TFN Island Sun delivered Vespa, quality furniture, rugs, wall decor, ☼ chainsaw, wine chillers, kitchenware, (239) 246-4716 NS 10/28 BM TFN to your business or 52” HDTV w/surround sound, much more. LOT FOR RV Call 603-828-5041 for more information Email Up to 35 ft. in fi ve star resort near ☼NR 1/6 CC 1/6 [email protected] Bunche Beach at Palmetto Palms. organization, 55 and over. No pets. $600 per month or $3,000 for 6 months Tel. 239-489-2360 Please call 395-1213

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☼RS 12/30 NC 1/20 30B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 Pets Of The Week y name is Trixie (ID# 522897) and MI am a year-and-a- half old female tri-colored hound mix. I’m a sweet, NEWSPAPER lovable little dog that prom- Sanibel & Captiva Islands ises to be a loving, loyal companion. I’m kind of CALLING CARD 239-395-1213 on the shy side and have a Emergency...... 911 very gentle nature. I warm Sanibel Police ...... 472-3111 up to people in no time Lee County Sheriff’s Office ...... 477-1200 though, and will even eat On Call Captiva Deputy ...... 477-1000 out of your hand. Fire Department My adoption fee is Sanibel ...... 472-5525 $29.99 during January’s Captiva ...... 472-9494 Blue Light Special Florida Marine Patrol ...... 332-6966 Adoption Promotion Florida Highway Patrol ...... 278-7100 Poison Control ...... 1-800-282-3171 My name is Flor, aka Florence (ID# 515327) and Chamber of Commerce ...... 472-1080 I am a 2-year-old female City of Sanibel ...... 472-4135 calico domestic short hair. Administrative Office ...... 472-3700 Building Department ...... 472-4555 I’m a very playful kitty with Community Housing and Resources ...... 472-1189 lots of energy, so I guess Planning Department ...... 472-4136 you could say I’m a “Type Library A” personality. I love to be Trixie ID# 522897 photos by squaredogphoto.com Sanibel ...... 472-2483 around people and other Captiva ...... 472-2133 cats, too. I’m a great lis- Post Office tener... just tell me anything Sanibel ...... 472-1573 and I’ll purr in response. Sanibel (toll free) ...... 800-275-8777 My adoption fee is Captiva ...... 472-1674 $19.99 during January’s Sanibel Community Association ...... 472-2155 Blue Light Special Senior Center ...... 472-5743 Adoption Promotion (adopt ARTS a second cat or kitten free) Arcade Theater ...... 332-4488 For information about Art League Of Fort Myers ...... 275-3970 this week’s pets, call 533- BIG ARTS (Barrier Island Group for the Arts) ...... 395-0900 7387 (LEE-PETS) or log Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre ...... 278-4422 Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers...... 472-0168 on to www.LeeLostPets. Gulf Coast Symphony ...... 472-6197 com. When calling, refer Lee County Alliance for the Arts ...... 939-2787 to the animal’s ID num- Naples Philharmonic ...... 597-1111 ber. The website updates The Herb Strauss Schoolhouse Theater ...... 472-6862 every hour so you will be Sanibel Music Festival ...... 336-7999 able to see if these or any Sanibel-Captiva Art League ...... 472-4258 other pets are still avail- S.W. Florida Symphony ...... 418-0996 able. CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS The shelter is open ABWA (American Business Women’s Assoc.) ...... 472-2929 for adoptions from 11:30 American Legion Post 123 ...... 472-9979 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Angel Flight SE ...... 1-877-4AN-ANGEL through Saturday. The Audubon Society ...... 472-3156 shelter is located at 5600 Sanibel Bike Club ...... sanibelbicycleclub.org Banner Drive in Fort Flor ID# 515327 Community Foundation of Sanibel-Captiva ...... 274-5900 Myers, next to the Lee CROW (Clinic For The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) ...... 472-3644 FISH of Sanibel (Friends in Service Here) ...... 472-0404 County Sheriff’s Office, off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Sanibel Island Fishing Club ...... 472-7257 All adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, rabies vaccination and Horticultural Society of the Islands ...... 472-6940 county license if 3 months or older, flea treatment, worming, heartworm test for dogs six months Horticulture and Tea Society of Sanibel and Captiva ...... 472-8334 and over, feline AIDS and leukemia test for cats, training DVD, 10-day health guarantee and a bag Kiwanis Club ...... 472-2121 of Science Diet pet food. League of Women Voters ...... 472-6689 The adoption package is valued at $500. Lions Club (Tom Rothman) ...... 395-3248 Master Gardeners of the Islands ...... 472-6940 Newcomers ...... 472-9332 animals for adopters to choose from, many highly Notre Dame Club of Southwest Florida ...... 768-0417 Blue Light adoptable pets were overlooked.” Optimist Club ...... 472-0836 At LCDAS, the adoption fee covers spay or PAWS ...... 472-4823 Special Spotlights neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, Rotary Club ...... 472-7257 or 472-0141 deworming, flea treatment, heartworm test for Sanibel Beautification Inc...... 470-2866 Exceptional Pets dogs 6 months and older, feline aids and leukemia Sanibel-Captiva Orchid Society ...... 472-6940 test for cats, Lee County pet license for pets 3 Sanibel-Captiva Power Squadron ...... 472-3828 he holidays have come and gone, but many Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club ...... 395-1770 homeless shelter pets are still waiting for months and older, microchip ID, a 10-day health Sanibel Youth Soccer ...... 395-2040 Ttheir forever homes. January’s Blue Light guarantee and a bag of Science Diet pet food. The www.sanibelsoccer.org Special at Lee County Domestic Animal Services adoption package is a $500 value. The Military Officers Assc. of America will shine the spotlight on the exceptional pets For more information about Lee County (MOAA, Alex MacKenzie)...... 395-9232 that were overlooked during the holidays. Domestic Animal Services’ pets for adoption, go United Way of Lee County ...... 433-2000 to www.LeeLostPets.com or call 533-7387 (LEE- United Way 211 Helpline ...... (24 hour information line) 211 or 433-3900 Adopters can take home an adult cat for just Zonta Club ...... 671-6381 $19.99 and get a second cat or kitten free. Adult PETS). If you are inquiring about a pet you have seen online, please have the animal ID number ISLAND ATTRACTIONS dogs are only $29.99. All adoptions include the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ...... 395-2233 same veterinary services as full-priced adoptions. ready for faster assistance. Adoption hours are J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 472-1100 “We had an unusually high intake of cats in from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Sanibel Historical Museum & Village ...... 472-4648 December,” reports Glenn Johnson, LCDAS Saturday. The shelter is located at 5600 Banner SCCF (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) ...... 472-2329 operations manager. “Because we had so many Drive in Fort Myers. ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 31B BEACH CHAIR PASTIME Answers on page 27B 32B ISLAND SUN - JANUARY 6, 2012 We make it easy. You make it home. ® Real Estate RoyalShellRealEstate.com • (800) 805.0168 CAPTIVA CAPTIVA SANIBEL CAPTIVA

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EXPANSIVE BAY VIEWS CHARMING CAPTIVA DRIVE HOME BEACHFRONT GATED ESTATE BEACH VILLA 2325 • 2BD/3BA with Whimsical, Eclectic Décor • 3BD/2BA Roosevelt Channel Home • Main & Guest Residences • Second Floor Gulf Views • Large Roof Top Deck • 1,800 S.F. Captiva Cottage w/Dock • Manicured Landscape with Gorgeous Pool Area • 2BD/2BA at South Seas Resort • Lushly Landscaped Pool/Spa/Patio • Pool/Tennis Ct/Deeded Beach Access • Artist Studio and Fitness Area • Great Rental Getaway • Bayfront Deck, FIreplace and So Much More! •\ Rental Income Opportunity • Spectacular Sunset & Gulf of Mexico Views • Rental Options Available • $1,849,000 MLS 2111332 • $1,389,000 MLS 2111211 • $4,800,000 MLS 2111338 • $595,000 MLS 2110268 • John & Denice Beggs, 239.357.5500 • Cathy Rosario, 239.464.2249 • McMurray & Nette, 239.281.4435 • Fred Newman & Vicki Panico, 239.980.0088 SANIBEL SANIBEL SANIBEL SANIBEL

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LUXURY SANCTUARY RESIDENCE GREAT ISLAND BEACH CONDO BEACHVIEW COUNTRY CLUB LOT WEDGEWOOD PENTHOUSE • Vistas Holes 103 Private Golf Club • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • Expansive Fairway Views • Gulf Views Over Brick Pavered Pool • End of Cul-de-Sac Location on Wulfert • Gorgeously Remodeled and Decorated • Ample Space to Build Dream Home • Rooftop Sundeck Overlooking Gulf • Gorgeous 4BD/5BA with Pool/Spa • Beach Views From Living Room & Porch • Property is Cleared and Level • Spacious 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths • Fully Furnished/Turn-Key • Virtual Tour: www.compasspointcondo.info • Popular Sanibel Golf Community • Full Laundry/Utility Room/Den • $2,199,000 MLS 2111298 • $599,000 MLS 2111084 • $395,000 MLS 2900288 • $1,349,000 MLS 2800790 • McMurray & Nette, 239.281.4435 • Bob & Viv Radigan 239.691.6240 • Sarah Ashton, 239.691.4915 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 SANIBEL SANIBEL SANIBEL CAPTIVA

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KEY WEST STYLE HIDEAWAY LOGGERHEAD CAY BEACHVIEW COUNTRY CLUB GREAT VALUE-SOUTH SEAS RESORT • Overlooking 3 Intersecting Canals • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths • Vacant Lot-Ready for Dream • Gorgeous Island Kitchen • Ground Level Corner • Spacious and All on One Level • Unbeatable Price for South Seas Home Site • Boat Dock and Lift • Bright, Open Kitchen • Peaceful Views of Golf Course • Directly Across Street From Beach • Only Minutes to the Open Water • Tastefully Furnished & Decorated • Large, Solar Heated Pool • One Lot From Community Amenities • $1,095,000 MLS 2100239 • $599,000 MLS2101012 • $898,900 MLS 2110322 • $499,000 MLS 2110593 • Jane Reader Weaver 239.472.1302 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 • Cathy Rosario, 239.464.2249 • Burns Family Team, 239.464.2984 SANIBEL CAPTIVA SANIBEL SANIBEL

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UNIQUE AND CHARMING ROOSEVELT CHANNEL ESTATE QUAINT TROPICAL RETREAT PREMIERE DUNES COUNTRY CLUB • 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Furnished • 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms • 4BD/3BA Lakeview, Cul-de-Sac Home • Small, Low Density Townhouse Complex • Turn-Key Designer Furnished • Located on Gulf Access Canal • Oversized Pool, Huge Open Deck • Onsite Rentals & Management • Boat Dock & Lift & Beach Access • Boat Dock and Lift • Remodeled Kitchen with Granite • Pool/Spa and Private Beach • Tropical Setting on 2 Acres • Expansive Tropical Grounds • Fireplace and Wood Flooring • $419,000 MLS211277 • $2,300,000 MLS 2701472 • $549,000 MLS 2100507 • $799,900 MLS 2900133 • McMurray & Nette, 239.850.7888 • Jim Branyon, 239.565.3233 • Burns Family Team 239.464.2984 • McMurray & Nette, 239.281.4435

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